Former Australian Ambassador to the Holy See John McCarthy, QC, has called on New Zealand Catholics to help eradicate modern slavery by making sure...

Alex Bailey of Hamilton is the new chair of the Catholic bishops’ Council for Young People. Mr Bailey, the pastoral services...

In the formation of leaders in the Church, the issue of “spiritual abuse” should be addressed as part of safeguarding policies, while humility and...

Taking pride in their neighbourhood and taking action to help our common home - in line with the teaching in Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato...

Christchurch Bishop Paul Martin, SM, has presented the final plan for changes to parishes in Christchurch city and some other regions.

Seven women from the Catholic Parish of Whanganui - Te Parihi Katorika Ki Whanganui - were recognised for their service in the Society of...

Christchurch Bishop Paul Martin, SM, has announced the construction of a $126 million cathedral parish precinct, that will see a new Catholic...

by STEPHEN FRASER The Cathedral of St Patrick and St Joseph in Auckland was again alive with the throng and...

Sixteen young people in Auckland diocese were recognised and given the Tu Kahikatea Awards for their outstanding contribution to their communities.

More than one in three New Zealand households subscribe to Netflix, the global heavyweight among streaming services, to watch movies and...

by PETER OWENS The parish priest of Waikiwi, Invercargill, Fr Tony Harrison, recently conducted a signficant public service in his role...

Te Runanga o Te Hahi Katorika ki Aotearoa chair Sr Tui Cadigan, RSM, said she would be open to a thorough discussion...

Amalgamations and closure of churches were among the proposals submitted by Wellington parishes in response to a directive sent by...

At the national March for Life there were many sounds — which could mostly be heard above a strong wind from the...

Pupils at St Pius X Catholic School in Glen Innes in East Auckland“learned” from home for two days last month, as the...

New Zealand’s Catholic bishops and congregational leaders have, throughlegal counsel, told the Royal Commission into Abuse in Care that they are committed...

St Peter’s College is having a final fundraising push in a bid to finish its estimated $3 million chapel before the next...

Integrated schools are exploring all options, including taking the Government to court, after being left out of the $396 million funding package to upgrade...

Plans are progressing towards a new Catholic administration and mission centre in Napier city. According to the Catholic...

A Christmas message from NZ Catholic publisher Auckland Bishop Patrick Dunn. During Advent, a friend of mine was interviewed...

Mass-goers in two Auckland parishes were delighted to hear southern voices raised in song to praise the Lord at Masses on November...

Each morning, I start my day with a walk around inner city Wellington. The inner city looks different at 5am, with mainly...

by CAROLE DOOR On Saturday, November 9, there was a wonderful celebration to commemorate the 100th year of Whangamomona’s...

One of New Zealand’s most distinguished daughters paid a visit to her old school on November 19. Dame Kiri...

St Francis de Sales and All Souls parish in Devonport celebrated its church’s 100th birthday on November 1.

Christchurch Bishop Paul Martin, SM, unveiled a new shrine at Leithfield, just north of Christchurch, on the 25th Jubilee Celebration of the...

The Marist Sisters are supporting a centre in the Philippines that takes careof, and provides a home for, children of street women...

The human frailties of priests — and even of apostles — can help to make them attractive figures. Auckland...

Religious leaders from a number of New Zealand’s faith traditions have written a joint letter to Members of Parliament expressing their grave...

by DENIS TUTAKA De La Salle College in Mangere, Auckland, celebrated the completion of their sacramental programme at an...