Archbishop Paul Martin SM announced the appointment of Simon Thompson as the Christchurch diocese’s new general manager, replacing Andy Doherty…
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NZ Catholic success at Australasian Catholic Press Association awards 2021
NZ Catholic received three awards at the 2021 Australasian Catholic Press Association awards held online on September 15. NZ Catholic…
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New Carmelite Sister inspired by St Therese
An argument among children overheard by 15-year-old Sisi’uhila Kiu was to eventually bring her from her village in Lapaha, Tonga, to a final commitment in Christchurch as Carmelite Sister Anne…
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Sr Mary Scanlon, LCM, celebrates platinum jubilee
On Thursday, July 1, Sr Mary Scanlon, LCM, celebrated her platinum jubilee at Nazareth Chapel, Christchurch. Some 60 guests rejoiced…
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Rare Pompallier portrait to be auctioned in September
by NZ CATHOLIC staff A rare 19th century portrait in oils of Bishop Jean-Baptiste Pompallier is being sold by auction on September…
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