News
WILHERING, Austria (CNS) – Retired Pope Benedict XVI has hinted at his death in a condolence message for a former … Read More about Retired Pope Benedict hints at his death in condolence message
Read More
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Francis will prepare for his celebration of the World Day of the Poor by spending … Read More about Pope plans day of listening, prayer with the poor in Assisi
Read MoreSister Mary Leonie (Helen O’Neill), RSM, QSM, one of New Zealand’s most distinguished teachers of speech and drama, died in … Read More about Mercy sister was top teacher and master linguist
Read More
WASHINGTON (CNS) – US President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will have an audience with Pope Francis on … Read More about President Biden and Pope Francis scheduled to meet on October 29
Read More
Education, research and action are needed in order to implement eco-justice, which is giving the environment what is its due. This was the message … Read More about Giving to the environment what it is due
Read More
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Francis has signed a decree recognising a miracle attributed to the intercession of Pope John … Read More about Recognising miracle, Pope clears way for beatification of John Paul I
Read More
by PETER OWENS St Peter’s College in Gore has a long tradition of assisting in volunteer work among people with … Read More about Parliamentary recognition for southern volunteer
Read More
By NEIL BROOM Although never having mastered the craft of knitting, I am the grateful recipient of a magnificent hand-knitted winter jersey, courtesy of my wife’s stellar knitting skills. The … Read More about Knitting our way towards the mind of the Creator
Read MoreFeatured News
New Zealand places of worship which elect not to require a vaccination certificate for entry will have reduced numbers at services under all levels of the new three-level “traffic light” system for managing Covid-19 in the community announced by the Government on October 22. Places of worship are grouped together with “gatherings” such as “weddings” … Read More about Future limits for NZ places of worship that don’t use vaccine certs for entry
Catholic and Lutheran churches in Aotearoa New Zealand have approved a statement recognising the unity of each other’s baptisms. The statement – Baptised Together in Christ – will be particularly helpful for families wanting to baptise their child where one parent is Lutheran and the other Catholic. The baptism agreement is the first major work … Read More about Lutherans and Catholics in NZ reach landmark baptism agreement
Eco-theology is the “highest calling of Christians” at the present time. This was the message that came out of the Wellington Theological Consortium’s seminar, “Caring for our Common Homeland”, held on the last weekend of August through Zoom. The seminar was moderated by David Wardle from the Salvation Army. Business journalist Rod Oram noted “one of the … Read More about Eco-theology is the ‘highest calling of Christians’
The Compassion Soup Kitchen in Wellington is seeking financial help from the public after it was forced to cancel its annual street appeal for a second year due to the pandemic. Compassion Chief Executive Dr Chris Gallavin said the cancellation is ill-timed as the pandemic also escalated the need for their service. “The street appeal is our … Read More about Wellington’s Compassion Soup Kitchen asks for help
Eighty-three-year-old Gloria Rae has fared well during this lockdown, but there are some things she needed help with. “Each time there’s a lockdown, I’ve joined the Age Concern. I rang them this time, and one of the ladies was nice enough to pick up my groceries and leave them outside my house,” she said. “I thought that was bloomin’ marvellous.” During lockdown, Age Concern Auckland … Read More about Some elderly need practical help in lockdown
Featured
Current Digital Edition: October 17
Previous Digital Edition: October 3
Lockdown Digital Edition: September 15
Lockdown Digital Edition: September 1
Advertisement
Advertisement
