The Congregation of Christian Brothers in New Zealand is part of the Congregation of Christian Brothers, a Catholic religious institute, and has been established in New Zealand since 1876. Its particular charism is the education of boys and in New Zealand it has been responsible for eight schools and has launched other educational initiatives.
Read more about Congregation Of Christian Brothers In New Zealand: History of The Christian Brothers, New Zealand Province Leaders 1959-2007, New Zealand Cluster Leaders 2007-, Christian Brothers Initiatives
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