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Cardinal Dew resigns but will be busy in many roles

By Rowena Orejana | June 1, 2023 | Comments Off on Cardinal Dew resigns but will be busy in many roles

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Cardinal John Dew as Archbishop of Wellington. The cardinal turned 75 on May 5. He is succeeded by Archbishop Paul Martin, SM, who becomes Wellington’s eighth archbishop. In his last newsletter, Cardinal Dew explained that canon law requires that bishops offer their resignation … Read More about Cardinal Dew resigns but will be busy in many roles

St Peter’s Basilica opens exhibit on Marian coronations

By Michael Otto | May 31, 2023 | 1 Comment

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

Evangelisation prelate booked to attend NZ national clergy assembly

By Rowena Orejana | May 31, 2023 | Comments Off on Evangelisation prelate booked to attend NZ national clergy assembly

[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

Vatican releases pastoral reflection on use of social media

By OSV News | May 30, 2023 | Comments Off on Vatican releases pastoral reflection on use of social media

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 urges leadership after the pattern of the Good Shepherd

By Rowena Orejana | May 22, 2023 | 1 Comment

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

Being a mother today is very complicated

By Helen Luxford | May 12, 2023 | 1 Comment

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