Six young men entered the Holy Cross seminary this year, double the number of first year seminarians in the past few years. Newly- appointed rector Fr David Dowling expressed hope that these young men will approach their formation with humility. “My hope is that these young men will open themselves to be conformed to Jesus, … Read More about Introducing first year seminarians, 2024
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Dunedin diocese eyes self-insurance as premiums soar
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New Anglican deacon appointed as Sisters of Compassion Co- chief executive
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Big year for Vinnies working with students
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LISBON, Portugal (CNS) – Meeting in a makeshift “Sistine Chapel” painted floor-to ceiling by students, Pope Francis, paintbrush in hand, left a mark on the hearts of young people by telling them not to shy away from the personal crises that come with a life of faith. “A life without … Read More about Pope meets abuse victims, Ukraine pilgrims and Portuguese students in Lisbon
LISBON, Portugal (CNS) – Arriving at the edge of the European continent for World Youth Day, Pope Francis urged Portuguese officials to return to their maritime roots by setting sail toward new horizons of hope and helping build a Europe “capable of recovering its youthful heart”. “It is my hope … Read More about In Portugal for WYD, Pope urges Europe to recover its ‘youthful heart’
by MINA AMSO How can I help bring about change in my parish? That’s the question a lot of people are wrestling with, said Cheryl Surrey, New Zealand relationship guide for Divine Renovation [DR]. Mrs Surrey led a “Connect Day” in Auckland last month, with participants including parish council members, … Read More about Starting a conversation about renewal in parishes
By ROWENA OREJANA Cultural and language barriers did not stop two young Vietnamese men from following the call of God to become priests in New Zealand. Dunedin diocese joyfully celebrated the ordinations of young Vietnamese seminarians Joseph Long Van Nguyen and John the Baptist Suu Van Nguyen to the priesthood … Read More about Ordinations show the generosity of the Vietnam church to NZ
(MELBOURNE, ACBC) Hundreds of people gathered on May 31 in Melbourne to celebrate the ordination of Bishop John Panamthottathil, CMI, as the second shepherd of the Syro-Malabar Eparchy of St Thomas the Apostle in Melbourne. The Eparchy covers all of Australia, as well as New Zealand and the countries of … Read More about New Bishop for Syro-Malabar eparchy including NZ
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Treated to songs, gifts and a paper medallion designating him “hero”, Pope Francis visited children attending a summer camp at the Vatican. About 250 children of Vatican employees welcomed the Pope, who greeted the children and counsellors, and posed for pictures on July 18. He spoke … Read More about Pope visits summer camp for kids of Vatican employees
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