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Dunedin diocesan staff, priests and members of the Diocesan Pastoral Council have heard Dr Michael Stevens, a local Kai Tahu … Read More about Catholic Church in NZ striving to be fully bi-cultural
In the film Camino Skies (2019), there is a moving scene that highlights the power of prayer. A New Zealander … Read More about A love that overcomes all isolation
We are getting to that time of year when the weather starts to warm up, and more Kiwis head to … Read More about Water safety
Over 200 guests and past pupils gathered at St Joseph’s Māori Girls’College in Napier on September 10, to celebrate the … Read More about A richly illustrated and comprehensive history of St Joseph’s Maori Girls’ College
The decline of Netflix is an example of Mark Twain’s saying that rumours of his death are greatly exaggerated. A … Read More about Legend survives fictional life
Archbishop Patrick Coveney – a long-serving Apostolic Nuncio to Aotearoa New Zealand – has died in Crosshaven, County Cork, Ireland, … Read More about Former Apostolic Nuncio to NZ dies in Ireland
The New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference’s national synthesis that was sent to Rome on August 16 completes New Zealand’s stage … Read More about Musings on our synod process and outcomes
Christchurch diocese has mourned the loss of two of its priests, Msgr William (Bill) Middleton and Fr Bryan Parish. Msgr … Read More about Chch diocese mourns passing of two priests
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The annual Mass for the deceased clergy of Auckland diocese was celebrated at St Patrick’s church in Panmure on November 3, after not taking place last year because of Covid-19 restrictions. At the 2022 Mass, the principal celebrant was Auckland vicar-general Msgr Bernard Kiely, and the names of 14 priests who had died in the … Read More about Great November feasts are ‘feasts of hope’ says bishop
Some of the institutions of the Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand appeared at the Faith-based Institutional Response Hearing at the Royal Commission on Abuse in Care on October 17. According to a Te Rōpū Tautoko update that was emailed to parishioners in at least one Auckland parish, nine witnesses were called to give evidence. … Read More about Catholic leaders appear before Royal Commission
Auckland diocese Pastoral Services Group Leader Sr Sian Owen, RSJ, expressed hope that the energy that were in three recent Mission Map Momentum meetings will translate into positive action in the different communities and parishes. The Pastoral Services Group held these meetings in the parishes of St Francis Xavier, Whangarei (August 27), Our Lady of … Read More about Hope high for Mission Map momentum
The Hastings Hibernian Education Trust wants to support the educational needs of students at Catholic primary and secondary schools in New Zealand, but no one has responded to the trust’s invitation for funding applications this year. The president of the St Joseph’s branch (172) of the Hibernian Catholic Benefit Society, Mike Martin, told NZ Catholic … Read More about No applications after education trust funding offer
Auckland Bishop and Hamilton diocese apostolic administrator Bishop Stephen Lowe called on Hamilton’s newest permanent deacons to live a life of service, imitating Christ who came “not to be served but to serve”, and who listens to those in need. Bishop Lowe ordained John Marneth-Rust, Glenn Clunie and Mark Hassett to the permanent diaconate at … Read More about Three permanent deacons ordained in Hamilton
Ever since the Apostolic Nuncio to New Zealand heard that there was an African Catholic community in Auckland, discussions have been taking place on how to gather them together to celebrate their faith. Holy Cross Seminary rector Fr Mathew Vadakkevettuvazhiyil said this when introducing Archbishop Novatus Rugambwa, at the start of a Mass celebrated during … Read More about African faith and culture celebrated
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