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SYDNEY (CNS) – The need for “deep, spiritual conversion of all members of the Church stands out” as a key … Read More about Australian bishops release working document for October plenary council
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Living in New Zealand, it’s easy to ignore the harsh reality many people face in other countries. In January, several … Read More about 12-hour walk to raise awareness of migrant plight
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With Auckland moving to Covid-19 alert level 3 and the rest of the country to alert level 2 late on … Read More about Alert level shift changed Ash Wednesday plans
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Some pedestrians and motorists on Richmond Road in Ponsonby, Auckland, witnessed a sight not often seen there on weekday summer … Read More about Candlemas procession in Ponsonby
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of 75-year-old Cardinal Robert Sarah, prefect of the Congregation for … Read More about Pope accepts resignation of liturgy prefect
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MANCHESTER, England (CNS) – A priest related to Princes William and Harry took a major step closer to sainthood when … Read More about Prince William relative moves closer to sainthood
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SAN FRANCISCO (CNS) – Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco said the “justice system is working” following the arraignment of … Read More about Justice is working, says US archbishop about St Junipero Serra statue vandalism case
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The annual Hollywood awards season is late arriving, but that doesn’t mean it has lost its impact or importance. In … Read More about Awards season boosts choice
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The historic 19th century Halmshaw organ was successfully retrieved from the earthquake-damaged Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Christchurch late last year, but the instrument in not in great shape. CBS Music Charitable Trust was the principal sponsor of the retrieval, which took place during demolition work on the building. CBS trust spokesman Don Whelan … Read More about Funding sought for organ rebuild
Two Catholics, a priest and a lay woman, share their mental health journeys towards a better life. One night, towards the end of August, 2016, then Thames-Coromandel parish priest Fr James Mulligan had a complete breakdown. “I was actually wheeled out of Thames. I had no choice,” he said. “The bishop rightly said, ‘well, I’ve … Read More about It’s OK to ask for help
Holy Family Timaru parish priest Fr Christopher Friel was a little surprised to find that a parishioner, “a good daily Massgoer”, entered his garden at Sacred Heart Basilica in the Timaru Horticultural Society Summer Garden competition. An even more pleasant surprise for the priest was winning the competition’s best-under-a-year garden category. “Not that I garden … Read More about Fr Friel’s love for gardening an award winner in Timaru
by CATHIE BELL The Sisters of Mercy have called time on 135 years in Marlborough, with an official farewell held in December. The last two Mercy nuns based in Marlborough, Sister Elizabeth Mary and Sister Suzanna, left in early 2020, but they returned in December with nine other nuns, who had connections with the district, … Read More about Fond Marlborough farewell for Mercy Sisters
On Anzac weekend, 2021, St Patrick’s church, Waipawa, will host celebrations to commemorate 150 years since the first church was dedicated. St Patrick’s has been a focal point for many families in its long history, and the parish is inviting those families and their descendants, as well as past pupils, teachers, and religious of St … Read More about St Patrick’s, Waipawa to celebrate 150 years
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