Napier Catholic parishioners could soon be enjoying a new Catholic administration and mission centre.
Recently, the Catholic Parish of Napier stated that since the demolition of the old presbytery and office in 2015, there had been no day-to-day physical presence of clergy or office staff on the St Patrick's Catholic Church site in Napier.
The aim was that the new facility would be not only an office, but "a mission centre where people are offered hospitality".
Concept plans were presented to the three Napier parish communities of St Patrick's, St Thomas More and St Mary's earlier this year and some 250-300 people attended the presentations.
According to the newsletters, the concept design seemed to have the support of all parishioners. The diocese was also "very happy" with what was being proposed.