Monsignor Kevin Hackett

Title:

Monsignor

First Name:

Kevin

Middle Names:

Bernard

Preferred Name:

Surname:

Hackett

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Date of Birth:

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Date of Ordination:

1957

Place of Ordination:

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Ordination Diocese:

Auckland

Seminary:

Holy Cross College, Mosgiel, New Zealand

Date of Death:

11-Aug-2025

Place of Death:

Auckland

Country of Death:

New Zealand

Date of Burial:

14-Aug-2025

Place of Burial:

Panmure, Auckland

Country of Burial:

New Zealand

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Biographical Notes

Death notice, New Zealand Herald, 13 August 2025:
Hackett, Kevin Bernard (Monsignor). On Monday 11 August 2025 peacefully at the Little Sisters of The Poor St Joseph's Rest Home, in Auckland. Beloved priest of the Auckland Diocese. Rosary will be prayed at the Little Sisters of the Poor St Joseph's Home, Herne Bay today Wednesday 13 August at 2pm and Vigil Mass will be celebrated this evening at St John the Baptist Catholic Church Parnell at 7pm. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated at Christ the King Catholic Church, 260 Richardson Road Auckland, on Thursday 14 August at 12 noon followed by interment at Panmure cemetery.

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Tairawhiti Catholic, Facebook post, 14 August 2025, https://www.facebook.com/61556407753091/posts/some-parishioners-may-have-known-monsignor-kevin-hackett-from-the-diocese-of-auc/122249576348213591/
Some parishioners may have known Monsignor Kevin Hackett from the Diocese of Auckland. He was buried today, aged 93. He was for many years the parish priest of Parnell, but was parish priest of the East Coast (based in Tokomaru Bay) in 1966 and 1967. May he rest in peace.

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St John Vianney, Hillsborough, Facebook post, 14 August 2025, https://www.facebook.com/100070146578486/posts/1076559468025596/
In Loving Memory of Monsignor Kevin Hackett
Beloved Priest of the Diocese of Auckland
It is with deep sorrow and profound respect that we remember Monsignor Kevin Hackett, a devoted servant of God and a cherished member of the Diocese of Auckland. Monsignor Hackett dedicated his life to the Church, serving faithfully with humility, wisdom, and unwavering compassion.
Throughout his priestly ministry, he touched countless lives — offering spiritual guidance, comforting the grieving, celebrating the sacraments with joy, and bearing witness to Christ’s love in both word and deed.
His gentle demeanor, insightful homilies, and pastoral care endeared him to all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Monsignor Hackett’s legacy is one of faith, service, and deep commitment to the mission of the Church. His contributions to the spiritual life of the diocese, his mentorship of younger clergy, and his dedication to his parish communities will be long remembered.
As we commend his soul to God, we give thanks for his life and ministry.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.
May he rest in peace. Amen.