The New Zealand Catholic Church cannot be perfected in grace as a New Zealand Catholic Church unless the deepest elements of Tikanga Maori are incorporated in it. This was the conclusion reached by Society of Mary third-year seminarian Hemi Ropata in his research project entitled “Deep Calls Unto Deep – The Theological Basis of Inculturation … Read More about Tikanga Maori needed in NZ Catholic Church
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Priests and bishop at pro-life street vigil
Auckland auxiliary Bishop Michael Gielen led a ... Read More about Priests and bishop at pro-life street vigil
Cardinal concerned at social media’s negative aspects
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New parish formally started in east Auckland
St Luke’s parish in Flat Bush in east Auckland is ... Read More about New parish formally started in east Auckland
As a little boy, Deacon Tang Phan had always wanted to be a teacher. “[My] teachers were very lovely. They have good hearts. They were kind towards me and they cared for me. I wanted to be one of them . . . to teach others,” he said. He aimed to do that, but things didn’t work … Read More about Vocational path led Deacon Tang to Aotearoa
A very special occasion has happened at the recently-opened St Gianna’s Home for Mothers and Babies in Auckland – the first resident of the home has given birth to her first baby. The news was shared in a message sent out by Family Life International’s Dame Colleen Bayer last month, … Read More about St Gianna’s home welcomes first baby
by MIKE FITZSIMONS The Covid-19 lockdowns have resulted in a sharp rise across the country in requests for support from the St Vincent de Paul Society. The response from volunteers and donors has been tremendous, said Marlena Hoeft-Marwick, national president of the St Vincent de Paul Society. “Some people have donated money, others have given food items and essential household goods. Our ongoing efforts to support … Read More about Vinnies see sharp rise in requests for help
Christchurch diocese has bought the site of the former Copthorne Hotel in the central city to use in the planned cathedral parish precinct project. The purchase of the 2154 square metre site at 776 Colombo Street was announced last month by Millennium and Copthorne Hotels NZ Ltd (MCK). According to … Read More about Chch diocese buys former Copthorne Hotel site
Catholic emergency housing providers in Auckland are struggling to cope with increased demand for shelter as the pandemic continues to wreak havoc on employment. Monte Cecilia Housing Trust chief executive officer Bernie Smith told NZ Catholic that some people are having to face reduced hours of employment, or are losing their jobs as a result of the first lockdown. “In the … Read More about Akld Catholic housing providers facing soaring demand
More than a quarter of a million people have viewed “The Blessing Aotearoa New Zealand” within a week of the music video being uploaded on YouTube. More Than Music Mentor founder Grant Norsworthy, who produced the music video, said the New Zealand version of the song – based on Numbers 6:24-26 – is the offering of Kiwi … Read More about Kiwi version of Christian song popular online
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