The Knights of the Southern Cross of New Zealand is a society of Catholic men in New Zealand actively involved in supporting the Church and each other through practical works, fraternity and promotion of the Gospel.

Our Principles

• Our actions to be in accord with the pastoral authority of the Catholic Church in New Zealand.
• The exercise of the virtue of Charity as the basis of all our actions.
• All our activities to give practical effect to the Mission Statement.

Our Objects

• To foster the Christian way of life in New Zealand.
• To promote the spiritual and physical welfare of members.
• To encourage social, charitable and intellectual activities among members.
• To promote and engage in educational, charitable, religious and social welfare work in support of the mission of the Church.

Our Pledge

• To pray and work for greater justice and peace in New Zealand and our world.
• To learn more about Catholic social teaching and its call to protect human life.
• To oppose all poverty and promote justice for the poor.
• To care for creation and the environment.
• To foster and pray for religious and priestly vocations, and to work with our Bishops, priests and laity in the mission of the Church.