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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Those taking part in an art installation challenging the Church to recognise women’s leadership will be received by Cardinal John Dew at the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Wellington on September 19. Catholic women in Wellington, and in Auckland, are marking Women’s Suffrage day with a challenge to the Church … Read More about Catholic women to mark suffrage day with a challenge to the Church
The history of the Catholic Church in New Zealand, particularly that of Māori Catholics, is something that seems to be left out many times when people discuss this country’s history. A project is underway to correct this oversight. A Māori Catholic history book project is being led by University of Auckland lecturer and historian … Read More about Māori Catholic history well worth knowing
Catholics have a lot to contribute in the public discussion on mātauranga Māori (Māori knowledge) and science, said University of Auckland lecturer and historian Dr Rowan Light. “We’ve been critiquing science for many, many years . . . For hundreds of years, we’ve had an engagement with what science is as a … Read More about Catholic appreciation of Maori knowledge and science
A special artwork to honour Mary was unveiled and blessed at a Mass at St Mary of the Angels church in Wellington on August 15. After a welcome involving Māori, the artwork was processed into the church before the Mass, during which the dedications of Aotearoa New Zealand and the … Read More about Nationwide hīkoi underway for new artwork honouring Mary
The Catholic bishops of Aotearoa New Zealand have renewed this country’s dedication to Mary, Mother of God, Assumed into Heaven. The renewal of this dedication, and of the dedication of the mission of the Church in this country, took place during a Mass celebrated at St Mary of the Angels … Read More about NZ rededicated to ‘Mary Assumed into Heaven’
A person with Covid-19 visited St Patrick’s Cathedral in Auckland on August 12. The visit was between 12.15pm and 1.15pm. According to a letter posted to the cathedral facebook page from the Medical Officer of Health (Auckland Regional Public Health Service), those who have tested positive and their household members are … Read More about Person with Covid-19 visited St Patrick’s Cathedral, Auckland
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