Theologian and sexual abuse survivor Rocio Figueroa has expressed distress over the “victim blaming” that has been happening in the wake of...

by Wellington Cardinal John Dew Human Rights Day December 10 is always an opportunity to consider how we as...

There’s a new kids’ book in town which is raising funds for families in need and Joanne Underwood, head teacher at De Paul House’s...

The Minister of Education has approved an application by Auckland diocese to enter into integration negotiations for a proposed new Catholic year...

Auckland Bishop Patrick Dunn has asked that Catholic secondary schools in his diocese unable to accept all preference applicants have an enrolment...

There is a need to reframe the question around abortion so that womenwith unintended pregnancies can be comprehensively and holistically supported, the...

The proposed referendum question on the End of Life Choice Bill is “vague, narrow and misleading” and a “robust and honest education...

The New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference has announced the appointment of two new staff members — Kate Aduna and David McLoughlin, looking...

Catholic lawyers have been told the legal profession can overcome its current crisis after being forced to face major issues like bullying...

by MARY PEPPING The Marian Centre Catholic preschool in Panmure has celebrated its 20th birthday with a Mass concelebrated...

New Zealand bishops came away “feeling very hopeful” after a discussion with the prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints,...

Listening and walking with people are key to newly-appointed Auckland diocese Vicar for Māori Manuel Beazley’s plan to be of service to...

November is a busy time of year. Exam season swings into action. Christmas plans are being made. There are major sports events...

by NZ CATHOLIC staff After more than 40 climate change protest events held throughout the country in late...

By Paige Hanley VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- A negligent and selfish culture of food waste is fueling...

Kiwi Catholics need to be open to receiving missionary priests so that they (Kiwis) don’t miss out on the life of the...

Pope Francis raised the profile of both the Pontifical Mission Societies and the missionaries themselves when he declared October, 2019, as the...

by JEFF DILLON A panel discussion with a difference attempted to wrap up the thoughts emerging from the two...

by JEFF DILLON Judging from overheard comments, it appeared that there were many well-satisfied participants at the end of...

by Dan Stollenwerk Like so many of the faithful, I was greatly saddened to read that Bishop Charles Drennan...

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern reiterated long-term housing for every family is the end goal as she opened the new Monte Cecilia Housing...

by MINA AMSO Newly-professed Carmelite nun, Sr Catherine of Christ, lacked the words toarticulate what it felt like on...

by Msgr BRENDAN DALY Following on from the resignation of Bishop Charles Drennan, NZ Catholic asked Msgr Brendan...

In the wake of Pope Francis’ acceptance of the resignation of Bishop Charles Drennan as Bishop of Palmerston North, “support” was a...

“Ecce sacerdos magnus — behold a great priest who has pleased God in his days.” The first three...

by ESME O’RAFFERTY Catholic students swept up medals at the Anchor AIMS Games in Tauranga this year, especially...

by ESME O’RAFFERTY A New Plymouth youth leader is encouraging local young people to see Christ in others, by...

by PETER OWENS Karl Metzler, the chair of the board of trustees of St Peter’s College, Gore, has announced...

How often does a daughter sit down and really talk — for 10 minutes in a one-on-one conversation — with her Dad?...

Former Prime Minister Sir John Key had a “remarkable experience” when he met Pope Francis at the Vatican earlier this year.