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Make a positive impact by investing with the Catholic Development Fund

Discover the perfect opportunity to watch your funds make a positive impact with CDF's interest-bearing savings and term investment accounts. Our investment options are designed to reflect Catholic values, providing a meaningful way to save for life's important milestones while positively impacting communities within the Catholic Diocese of Hamilton.

WHY INVEST?

INVESTMENT POLICY

We invest in companies aligned to our Catholic views

HELP THE CHURCH LOCALLY

A socially responsible investment

100% GUARANTEED

By the Bishop of Hamilton

NO ACCOUNT FEES

No transaction fees

PERSONALISED SERVICE

We are here for you when you phone during business hours on 07 856 6989. A staff member may be available to visit you at your home or workplace

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Good News Updates

Learn How the CDF is Making a Difference in our Diocese

Annual Family Weekend

Since 2018, the diocese has organised an annual family weekend, with the 2024 event expected to host around 23 families, totalling approximately 130 people at Narrows Park in Tamahere. Each year, aRead more

CDF Annual Distribution to the Bishop of the Hamilton Diocese

THE CDF Treasury Committee and staff deliver good news to the Bishop of Hamilton for the 2023-24 financial year.Read more

Pro-Life Essay Competition

Since its inception in 2023, the CDF has been proud to lend its support through sponsorship to the annual Pro-Life essay competition for Catholic intermediate and secondary students. The competition,Read more

Another Catholic Early Education Centre for the Hamilton Diocese

With the assistance of lending from the Catholic Development Fund, Our Place Catholic Preschool officially opened for operation on 2 September 2024.  The centre is adjacent to St Columba’sRead more

Bishop visits Rome

In September 2024, Bishop Richard and his fellow newly ordained colleague, Bishop John Adams travelled to Rome to attend the formation programme for newly ordained bishops. The event 267 baby bishopsRead more

Catholic School Children Meet Bishop Richard

On a beautiful sunny day in May, a group of Catholic schoolchildren from around the Diocese, together with their families, gathered at the Chanel Centre to share afternoon tea with Bishop Richard. Read more

Heaven Come

Heaven Come is an annual festival run in April each year by the Diocesan Youth Office.  Young adults are invited to come together at St. Peter’s Catholic School in Cambridge for three days ofRead more

Set Free

Since 2009, the Diocesan Youth Office has facilitated the Set Free Festival every April. The festival is an opportunity for young people from Years 10-13 to come together and spend three daysRead more

We welcome our new Bishop

On 8 December 2023, at his Episcopal Ordination held at the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Hamilton, Bishop Richard Laurenson became the 4th bishop of the Hamilton Diocese. A native ofRead more

Michael Hanaray receives Papal Knighthood

Pope Francis appointed Diocesan Treasury Committee chairperson Mike Hanaray a knight of the Papal Order of St Sylvester in recognition of his service to the Catholic Church in the Hamilton dioceseRead more

Catholic Early Childhood Centre For Gisborne

In 2021, three classrooms from St Mary’s Primary School Gisborne were removed to create a new learning hub. These classrooms were repositioned on the opposite side of the school on parish land.Read more

New Performing Arts Centre for John Paul College

On behalf of the Proprietor, the Catholic Integrated Schools Office Property Manager worked with the Board of John Paul College for the successful transformation of what was the previous MaryRead more

Get Started 

Call us today and speak personally to one of our friendly staff.  We can answer any questions you may have and arrange a time to meet with you at our premises, your home, or your workplace. Phone 07 856 6989 or contact us below.