Sensitive negotiation has been carried out by the New Zealand Catholic Education Office over the protection of special character provisions in state-integrated Catholic schools, especially as related to the Christian position on marriage and the pastoral care of LGBTQI+ students. In the chairperson’s report in the NZCEO Annual Report 2022, the late Geoff Ricketts wrote … Read More about Sensitive negotiations needed over integrated schools
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Two colleges share O’Shea Shield victory
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Fr Rick Loughnan now a monsignor
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Cardinal Dew resigns but will be busy in many roles
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by JUSTIN McLELLAN (CNS) VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Of the more than 1300 Marian images crowned around the world, one of the first to receive this honour does not have a crown today. For over 350 years, Michelangelo’s Pietà, instantly recognisable by Catholics and non-Catholics alike, was one of several … Read More about St Peter’s Basilica opens exhibit on Marian coronations
[Since this story was published in NZ Catholic, the NZCBC has received the following message from Cardinal Tagle’s office: “It has recently been confirmed that His Eminence, Cardinal Tagle, has been named as a participant in the upcoming synod this October. Given the schedule of the synod itself, as well … Read More about Evangelisation prelate booked to attend NZ national clergy assembly
By CINDY WOODEN VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Catholics should make an “examination of conscience” about how they use social media, how they allow it to influence them and about the opportunities it provides them to share the Gospel, build community and care for others, said the Vatican Dicastery for Communication. … Read More about Vatican releases pastoral reflection on use of social media
Auckland Bishop Stephen Lowe called on the students of Te Kupenga-Catholic Theological College to become leaders patterned after the Good Shepherd, who knows each and every one of his flock and guides them to a place of comfort and safety. Bishop Lowe gave the homily at a Mass for the … Read More about Auckland Bishop urges leadership after the pattern of the Good Shepherd
My oldest just turned 14, so we are now in the realms of being parents to teenagers – which brings a whole other level of complexity to the household. Being a mother today is very complicated. There are a wide range of expectations – both self-imposed and those imposed by … Read More about Being a mother today is very complicated
(This is the first of series of reflections on motherhood that were published in NZ Catholic last week.) by NICOLE van HEERDEN After one of our slightly hectic cafe dates with my three little nephews, my sister got talking about motherhood as we walked back to the car. “It’s tempting … Read More about All Mothers are Philosophers
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