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June 20: Twelfth Sunday of the Year. Readings: 1. Job 38:1, 8-11; Psalm: 106; 2. 2 Corinthians 5:14-17; Gospel: Mark … Read More about Focus that directs us to be keenly observant of the divine
Read MoreHamilton Bishop Stephen Lowe has defended the beauty of one of the churches in his diocese, and that church’s suitability … Read More about Bishop defends church simplicity
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) – On the feast of St Francis of Assisi, October 4, leaders of world religions or their … Read More about Faith leaders to meet at Vatican in October to discuss climate change
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) – After issuing revised guidelines for preparing for the next world Synod of Bishops, leaders of the … Read More about Rome discusses synod process with bishops’ conference presidents
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BETHLEHEM, West Bank (CNS) – Graduating in July as part of Bethlehem University’s first software engineering class, students Marianna Bannoura, … Read More about NZ brother says revamped curriculum helps Palestinian community
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) – The Institute for the Works of Religion, commonly known as the Vatican bank, showed a net … Read More about Vatican bank posts healthy profit despite economic shock of pandemic
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Agreeing with German Cardinal Reinhard Marx that Catholic leaders cannot adopt an “ostrich policy” in the … Read More about Pope denies cardinal’s request to resign; agrees ‘we have sinned’
Read MoreOne of the characteristics of the Church of our times is the emergence of regular, serious and structural forums for … Read More about Forums for listening
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New Zealand’s Catholic bishops have welcomed Pope Francis’ approval of the new Book VI of the Church’s Code of Canon Law, which toughens and extends sanctions against sexual abuse. Hamilton Bishop Stephen Lowe, secretary of the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference, said the revised code makes it clear that bishops must take decisive action when … Read More about Bishops welcome canon law changes
by JAMES van SCHIE When Bishop Pompallier first arrived in New Zealand in 1838, he was treated to some typical Irish hospitality, courtesy of the Poyntons. It was this warm Irish welcome that was celebrated recently when the first ambassador of Ireland to Aotearoa New Zealand, Peter Ryan, visited the grave site of Mary and … Read More about Irish visit to Poynton graves
by Bridget Kennelly Throughout a long relationship with the people of Kiribati, the Palms organisation has prepared many very effective Australians and New Zealanders for assignments in various fields. In particular, schools have had the advantage of great teachers sharing their skills both with students and the i-Kiribati teachers for over 40 years. As a result, … Read More about Preserving the culture of Kiribati
Archbishop of Wellington Cardinal John Dew received the first dose of his Pfizer Covid-19 vaccination yesterday (June 9), launching a new Catholic Church campaign urging all Catholics and all people to get the vaccination to help fight Covid-19. The Covid-19 vaccine campaign, Love your Neighbour as Yourself, focusses on ethnic and religious communities that are fearful … Read More about Catholic vaccine campaign appeals to ethnic communities in the fight against Covid-19
Sunny skies and smiling faces were to the fore as the Sisters of Mercy celebrated 100 years since their arrival in Epsom, Auckland. On May 2 this year, some 250-280 people were welcomed to the sisters’ property in Epsom, where they enjoyed morning tea, and viewed static and audio-visual displays, which had been prepared by … Read More about Mercy Sisters celebrate Epsom anniversary
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