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
Parishioners throughout Dunedin diocese have spent ... Read More about Dunedin diocese eyes self-insurance as premiums soar
New Anglican deacon appointed as Sisters of Compassion Co- chief executive
Anglican Deacon Rebecca Packer was appointed as ... Read More about New Anglican deacon appointed as Sisters of Compassion Co- chief executive
Big year for Vinnies working with students
By MINA AMSO The leaders of the Vinnies ... Read More about Big year for Vinnies working with students
Julianne Hickey, director, and Kate Go, executive assistant, of Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand recently returned from a week’s visit to Rarotonga. The purpose of the visit was to accompany a new participant in the Catholic Volunteers Overseas (CVO) programme, Andy Doherty of Christchurch, and to check on health and safety processes … Read More about Caritas does Cook Islands check-up
by PETER OWENS “The Rural Ministry Roadshow” is making an impact. The Catholic Church in New Zealand, like other institutions, is undergoing a change in its demographics and activities. The drop in the number of priests in this country, along with rapid change in transportation and population, is causing concern everywhere. … Read More about Dunedin Diocesan Pastoral Council on a rural roadshow
More than 200 people attended a Community Hiring Day, which was a community-driven jobs fair at St Anne’s Catholic church in Manurewa, South Auckland, on July 16. St Anne’s parish Deacon Sanele Poluleuligaga said that some 70 people had found jobs within a few days of the event. “The initiative was a … Read More about Community hiring day sees dozens get jobs
New Zealand and Australian Catholic networks have banded together and hosted a virtual seminar entitled “Alive in the Spirit”, which was aimed at seeking inspiration from the Holy Spirit as the two countries and the Church emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic. It was able to gather more than 700 participants … Read More about Need for constant renewal in the Spirit
The image of the shepherd and the sheep was well known to the cultures of the Ancient Near East, but what might an equivalent image that speaks similarly to modern New Zealand be? The was one of the questions put on July 18 by Auckland auxiliary Bishop Michael Gielen in his homily … Read More about What is a ‘shepherd-image’ for modern NZ?
Hamilton Bishop Stephen Lowe is reminding everyone to be vigilant on social media after he was impersonated on facebook by unscrupulous persons aiming to scam people. “It looks as if my Bishop Steve Lowe facebook page was hacked earlier today . . . If you receivedany message from me on … Read More about Bishop issues warning over online scam
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