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Pope visits summer camp for kids of Vatican employees

By OSV News | July 19, 2023 | 1 Comment

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

Perpetual adoration for 10 years in Chch chapel

By NZ Catholic Staff | July 19, 2023 | 0 Comments

By MINA AMSO  Hundreds of people who make time to adore the Eucharist in Canterbury celebrated a significant milestone at the end of June, as their diocese marked 10 years of perpetual adoration at the chapel of St Gregory’s church in Christchurch.  Long-time adorer and Rangiora resident Marina Krijigsman said … Read More about Perpetual adoration for 10 years in Chch chapel

Two dioceses have 175th birthdays

By Michael Otto | July 17, 2023 | 0 Comments

The Catholic Diocese of Auckland celebrated its 175th birthday on June 20.  During a homily at a Mass at St Patrick’s Cathedral on the anniversary, Auckland Bishop Stephen Lowe looked back at the origins of the diocese.  He noted that the story of the Catholic faith in this land started … Read More about Two dioceses have 175th birthdays

ICPE Mission looks to future after St Gerard’s

By Rowena Orejana | July 12, 2023 | 0 Comments

With their school closed and building sold, the Institute for World Evangelisation-ICPE Mission New Zealand has become a “Community of Companions”, living out their charism of worship and evangelisation by getting involved in parish ministries.  The current coordinator of the ICPE New Zealand community, Lucienne Hansen, told NZ Catholic that, … Read More about ICPE Mission looks to future after St Gerard’s

Three things that all Christians should ponder deeply

By Rowena Orejana | July 12, 2023 | 0 Comments

Wellington Archbishop Paul Martin, SM, called on the graduates of Te Kupenga – Catholic Theological College to reflect on going where God is leading them for the sake of the Gospel.   Archbishop Martin made this call in his homily at the college’s graduation Mass celebrated on May 26 at Sacred … Read More about Three things that all Christians should ponder deeply

Kiwi brother receives papal cross of honour

By admin | July 10, 2023 | 1 Comment

Taranaki-raised Br Peter Bray, FSC, EdD, – vice-chancellor of Bethlehem University in the Holy Land since 2009 – has been awarded a high papal honour as he prepares to leave his “amazing” and “challenging” role at the end of the year. Br Peter was presented with the Papal Cross of … Read More about Kiwi brother receives papal cross of honour