The members of the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference join with many many people throughtout the world in sending you this message of condolence and prayerful support at this time of national tragedy for the people, of the United States of America.

Our prayers, and the prayers of New Zealand Catholics, are for the victims of the terrorist attacks and for their families.

Please be assured of deep sympathy and prayerful support for you and the citizens of the united States.

With every blessing,


John A. Dew
Auxiliary Bishop of Wellington
Secretary, NZCBC