by MICHELLE KAUFMAN
Love is Our Mission, the Family Fully Alive, was the theme of the eighth World Meeting of Families held over the week of September 22 to 27 in Philadelphia. Continue reading
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Kiwis attend World Meeting of Families in USA
American drug drama puts action above morality
by NEVIL GIBSON
Like heaven and Earth or black and white, the borderlands between the United States and Mexico depict opposites —
the contrast between the rule of law and the lack of it. Continue reading
Two Hamilton men ordained to priesthood
by PETER GRACE
A former accountant and general manager of Dunedin diocese was ordained to the priesthood in Morrinsville on October 10. Continue reading
Successful oratorio has an NZ link
by NZ CATHOLIC staff
A teacher and researcher in New Zealand in the 2000s, Cormac O’Duffy, had the premiere of his oratorio The Wedding Feast of the Lamb before a full church at St John the Evangelist in Philadelphia on September 24, during the World Meeting of Families. Continue reading
No justification for terrorist attacks – Pope
By Cindy Wooden
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Using God’s name to try to justify violence and murder is “blasphemy,” Pope Francis said Nov. 15 speaking about the terrorist attacks on Paris. Continue reading
Calls for refugees to be sent to Dunedin
by NZ CATHOLIC staff
A grouping of social agencies is adding to calls for refugees to be sent to Dunedin. Continue reading
Historian Hugh had a special passion for the Pacific
by PETER GRACE
A historian, teacher and mentor renowned for his “hangy-out shirts” died in Auckland on October 6. Continue reading