By MICHAEL OTTO and JEFF DILLON The stand of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most prominent wartime conscientious objector, Archibald Baxter, who became a Catholic late in his life, has been honoured with the opening of a national memorial in Dunedin. The Archibald Baxter Peace Garden – The National Memorial for Conscientious Objectors was officially opened on October … Read More about Memorial honours NZ’s most prominent pacifist
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Reflecting on 50 years of priesthood, Dunedin jubilarian says God gave all that was needed
by JEFF DILLON Performing at a high level for ... Read More about Reflecting on 50 years of priesthood, Dunedin jubilarian says God gave all that was needed
Integrated schools must follow health order
Priests not vaccinated against Covid-19 will be ... Read More about Integrated schools must follow health order
Running parishes at higher capacities
If the “engine” of a parish is the mobilization of ... Read More about Running parishes at higher capacities
by Bishop Peter Cullinane, Bishop Emeritus of Palmerston North diocese An image has been occurring to me of boats that have become unmoored. They end up on the rocks, or colliding with one another. There are features of our Western world’s culture that seem to fit the image. Important … Read More about Unmoored
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’
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