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May 9: Sixth Sunday of Easter. Readings: 1. Acts 10:25-26,34-35,44-48; Psalm 98; 2. 1 John 4:7-10; Gospel: John 15:9-17. Once again, we … Read More about A powerful reminder of the love shown to us
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WASHINGTON (CNS) – “The Eucharist must never be instrumentalised for a political end, no matter how important,” said Bishop Robert … Read More about US bishop: Don’t weaponise the Eucharist for political ends
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) – While millions of laypeople around the world are recognised as catechists in their parish or diocese, … Read More about Pope to institute formal ‘ministry of catechist’
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A prayer of blessing was read by John Paul College (Rotorua) principal Patrick Walsh upon the installation of new waharoa … Read More about Rotorua student well-being enhanced
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Joseph Son Van Pham’s vocational journey has been an adventure of patience and perseverance. From a family of six in … Read More about From Vietnam to Italy via Palmy
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SAN FRANCISCO (CNS) – A pastoral letter issued on May 1 by San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone focuses on the … Read More about US archbishop addresses abortion, Communion in pastoral letter
Read MoreRedemptorist Fr Denis Whelan was farewelled at a requiem Mass at Mother of Perpetual Help Church in Glendowie, Auckland, on … Read More about Fr Denis Whelan farewelled
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BONN, Germany (CNS) – Catholic chaplains in parishes across Germany plan to invite people to “blessing services for lovers” on and … Read More about Some German parishes plan blessings for lovers, including same-sex
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Pope Francis has awarded the title Knight of the Order of Saint Gregory the Great to Tony Murphy in recognition of his outstanding service to the Church in the diocese of Palmerston North. Mr Murphy retired from being general manager in Palmerston North diocese last year, after 18 years in the role. The presentation of the papal … Read More about Papal knighthood for former P. North diocese general manager
The Institute for World Evangelisation-ICPE Mission in New Zealand announced it is closing the historic St Gerard’s church in Wellington after a final Mass on Pentecost Sunday, May 23. Wellington Cardinal John Dew will celebrate the Mass on behalf of the lay Catholic missionary group, the Institute for World Evangelisation-ICPE Mission, which acquired St Gerard’s … Read More about Landmark St Gerard’s church to close
by ANDY DEVEREUX Very early on Christmas morning, Michael Devereux passed away in his hometown of Dunedin. Father of seven sons, including three priests of the Legionaries of Christ, Michael was a devoted husband and father, who leaves behind a family legacy of faithful and generous service to the Church and Regnum Christi. Michael Devereux … Read More about Michael Devereux leaves a great legacy
Auckland Auxiliary Bishop Michael Gielen has called on people to support vocations through prayer, asking everyone to pray at least one Hail Mary every day for more vocations. “As parents, grandparents and parishioners, we’ve got to pray for vocations. Pray hard. Especially, Marian prayers, asking the Blessed Mary to intercede for vocations. I ask people … Read More about Plea for more prayers for vocations
On Easter Sunday, the Filipino communities in the Archdiocese of Wellington and in the Auckland diocese commemorated the 500th anniversary of the first Mass celebrated in the Philippines, thanking God for the wonderful gift of faith. In a video message played at the Wellington gathering on April 4, Congregation for the Evangelisation of Peoples prefect … Read More about Kiwi Filipinos celebrate 500 years of faith
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