Archivist – NZ Catholic Newspaper https://www.nzcatholic.org.nz The New Zealand National Catholic Newspaper Wed, 20 Jan 2016 22:51:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.4 New Anglican Archbishop for NZ https://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/2013/04/08/new-anglican-archbishop-for-nz/ Sun, 07 Apr 2013 23:51:10 +0000 http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/?p=5328 by MICHAEL OTTO NEW PLYMOUTH — The new Anglican Archbishop of New Zealand and Pope Francis have something in common — both have wasted no time in emphasising the importance of true discipleship of Jesus. Archbishop-elect Philip Richardson, who is … Continue reading →

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NEW PLYMOUTH — The new Anglican Archbishop of New Zealand and Pope Francis have something in common — both have wasted no time in emphasising the importance of true discipleship of Jesus.echo $variable;

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]]> Sweet Garden https://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/2013/04/03/sweet-garden/ Tue, 02 Apr 2013 23:26:34 +0000 http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/?p=5325 BY JULIA DU FRESNE I once knew a parish priest who didn’t believe in purgatory. He said so. From the pulpit. Another concedes that it exists — but not for the faithful, for whom apparently God is a glorified insurance … Continue reading →

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I once knew a parish priest who didn’t believe in purgatory. He said so. From the pulpit. Another concedes that it exists — but not for the faithful, for whom apparently God is a glorified insurance agent, with Masses offered for them after death a celestial endowment fund delivering immediate admission to heaven.echo $variable;

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AUCKLAND — “Joy, excitement and pride” — that’s how Walter Alvarez described his reaction to the election of Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio from Argentina as Supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church.echo $variable;

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]]> Kiwi priest pedals miles on Dutch roads https://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/2013/03/28/kiwi-priest-pedals-miles-on-dutch-roads/ https://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/2013/03/28/kiwi-priest-pedals-miles-on-dutch-roads/#comments Wed, 27 Mar 2013 22:53:00 +0000 http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/?p=5290 by MICHAEL OTTO AUCKLAND — Kiwi priest Fr Marcel Smits might have 11 churches in his parish in the Netherlands, but getting to them by bicycle is no problem. Fr Smits, who grew up in Howick and attended Holy Cross … Continue reading →

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AUCKLAND — Kiwi priest Fr Marcel Smits might have 11 churches in his parish in the Netherlands, but getting to them by bicycle is no problem.echo $variable;

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]]> https://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/2013/03/28/kiwi-priest-pedals-miles-on-dutch-roads/feed/ 2 Couple to help in Timor-Leste https://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/2013/03/28/couple-to-help-in-timor-leste/ Wed, 27 Mar 2013 21:25:29 +0000 http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/?p=5244 by NZ CATHOLIC staff AUCKLAND — Auckland Catholic couple Andrew Leong and Mary Seong are preparing to spend the next 12 months volunteering in East Timor. Palms Australia recruited Andrew Leong, a general practitioner, and his wife Mary Seong, a … Continue reading →

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AUCKLAND — Auckland Catholic couple Andrew Leong and Mary Seong are preparing to spend the next 12 months volunteering in East Timor.echo $variable;

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]]> Chaplaincy for the deaf turns 35 https://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/2013/03/27/chaplaincy-for-the-deaf-turns-35/ Tue, 26 Mar 2013 21:41:42 +0000 http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/?p=5250 by MARJORIE DAWSON PALMERSTON NORTH — About 50 people gathered at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Palmerston North, to celebrate 35 years of Catholic Chaplaincy in New Zealand (1978-2013) on Saturday February 23. _The liturgy, which was signed, was … Continue reading →

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PALMERSTON NORTH — About 50 people gathered at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Palmerston North, to celebrate 35 years of Catholic Chaplaincy in New Zealand (1978-2013) on Saturday February 23.echo $variable;

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]]> ‘Bishops’ sprint to highlight local poverty https://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/2013/03/27/bishops-sprint-to-highlight-local-poverty/ Tue, 26 Mar 2013 21:16:36 +0000 http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/?p=5234 by MICHAEL OTTO AUCKLAND — A group of bishops racing around the running track at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland would normally raise an eyebrow or two. But on March 7 it was all for a good cause at the … Continue reading →

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AUCKLAND — A group of bishops racing around the running track at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland would normally raise an eyebrow or two.echo $variable;

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