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Ethnic Chaplaincies Express Faith Through Food and Culture

By NZ Catholic contributor | November 21, 2023 | 1 Comment

By SARAH SPARKS The Ethnic Chaplaincies Annual Festival is a vibrant community heartbeat within Auckland diocese. This special family event in October was a faithful reflection of the variety of cultures that form the Catholic community. “This is the beauty of the Catholic Church. Diversity makes the Church alive, diversity … Read More about Ethnic Chaplaincies Express Faith Through Food and Culture

Carmelites reflect on St Therese papal letter

By Rowena Orejana | November 20, 2023 | 1 Comment

Pope Francis’ recently released exhortation on St Therese of Lisieux brought to the fore her message of abandoning oneself to God’s plan to find peace. The Carmelite nuns in Christchurch, in response to NZ Catholic’s request for their reaction to the Pope’s message, said that they were “delighted to hear … Read More about Carmelites reflect on St Therese papal letter

Looking back on 90 years of faith and awe at St Michael’s, Remuera

By Michael Otto | November 17, 2023 | Comments Off on Looking back on 90 years of faith and awe at St Michael’s, Remuera

When Auckland diocese vicar-general Msgr Bernard Kiely first walked into St Michael’s church in Remuera as an 11-year-old, he thought he had walked into the Vatican. “I just couldn’t believe it was such a beautiful place,” Msgr Kiely said in a homily at a Mass at St Michael’s on October … Read More about Looking back on 90 years of faith and awe at St Michael’s, Remuera

Young people told about navigating cultural crisis

By NZ Catholic contributor | November 16, 2023 | 2 Comments

By MINA AMSO In the midst of the modern chaos, where technology races forward and societal bonds seem to loosen, a disconcerting reality lurks beneath the surface. As Brendan Malone, director of Life Net NZ and Founder of Activ8 Pro Life training week, passionately articulated, what we’re facing today isn’t … Read More about Young people told about navigating cultural crisis

Hamilton bishop-elect hopes he does not disappoint

By NZ Catholic Staff | November 15, 2023 | 1 Comment

Bishop-elect Richard Laurenson said he is praying that he does not disappoint the Lord as he confessed moving between ” peace and terror” after accepting his new role as bishop. The bishop-elect is expected to be ordained as bishop on Friday, December 8. Pope Francis has appointed the former priest … Read More about Hamilton bishop-elect hopes he does not disappoint

Rosary pilgrimage made to country church

By Michael Otto | November 10, 2023 | Comments Off on Rosary pilgrimage made to country church

The memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary on October 7 saw a special celebration in a holy place on the Awhitu Peninsula north of Waiuku in Auckland diocese. People made a pilgrimage to The Church of the Most Holy Rosary at Matakawau to pray the rosary – the five … Read More about Rosary pilgrimage made to country church