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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Catholics do not have to be perfect to become missionary disciples. They just have to be themselves. This is what Catholic motivational speaker David Wells told participants of the Mission Map Momentum meetings which were held in the parishes of St Francis Xavier Whangarei (August 27), Our Lady of Assumption … Read More about The four characteristics of a missionary disciple
Anna White first came across the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd in America, and she fell in love with it. Mrs White, a Kiwi, said her family was in the United States while her husband was finishing his medical training. They moved to the States in 2014. and came back … Read More about Helping children fall in love with Jesus
Long term Mangere resident Vicki Sykes is to be the new chief executive/kaiwhakaharaere matua of the Monte Cecilia Housing Trust. The appointment was announced by Monte Cecilia Housing Trust chair Ken Brophy in September. This follows the resignation of former chief executive Bernie Smith, which was announced in July. A … Read More about Mangere resident is new chief executive for housing trust
Dunedin Emeritus Bishop Colin Campbell said people should pray “that our country will be delivered from this culture of death and the pervasive relativism in New Zealand today”. Bishop Campbell gave this message at a retreat for Catholic men held by the Joshua Catholic Men’s Fellowship North Shore on October … Read More about Bishop Campbell warns men about relative values
The courage of lay people standing up to their priests for the good of the priest and his ministry was one of the themes Auckland Bishop Stephen Lowe drew from the readings at the Auckland Clergy Jubilee Mass 2022. At the Mass celebrated at Immaculate Conception church in Ellerslie on … Read More about Being ‘Father’ means being close to people
A new Catholic church at Pleasant Point in South Canterbury was packed with parishioners for its dedication by Christchurch Bishop Michael Gielen on October 8. The new St Mary’s Church replaces the original church, built 132 years ago and damaged beyond repair in the 2011 Canterbury earthquake. The small Pleasant … Read More about New church for South Canterbury parish
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