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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By MARTIN de JONG For the third year, walking an ecumenical prayer pilgrimage along Te Awa Kairangi (Hutt River) in Wellington brought a range of people outdoors to connect with God and each other during the Season of Creation. In previous years, the (mainly Catholic and Anglican) organisers have dealt … Read More about Prayer pilgrimage follows the awa
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – On the 800th anniversary of St Francis of Assisi setting up the first Nativity scene, the creche in St Peter’s Square in 2023 will come from the Diocese of Rieti, Italy, and pay tribute to the scene set up in the diocese in 1223. St Francis’ … Read More about Vatican Nativity scene to honour 800th anniversary of St Francis’ creche
Dan Martin had always loved reading about the Catholic Church and the faith. The father of three and Christchurch North parishioner loved discovering more about Jesus, the Church’s evolution, the Old Testament, the saints, as well as “private revelations”, that he opened a second-hand Catholic bookshop some years ago at … Read More about Christchurch book shop named after St Augustine has its first annual sale of Catholic books
The Anglican and Catholic Bishops of Aotearoa New Zealand, meeting together in Wellington this week, jointly express their horror at the latest acts of violence and join international voices in calling for an immediate ceasefire. In a joint-statement, the bishops stressed “violence will never be a solution” and asked the … Read More about Anglican-Catholic Bishops call for immediate ceasefire in Holy Land
People walking past 20 Ponsonby Road in Auckland can now see a stunning mural that is the height of a building. The mural, by Kairau Bradley, looms over the carpark of the new Whanau Maria complex owned by the Society of Mary. The site is where the former Good Shepherd … Read More about Akld hub for young people opened and blessed
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Francis said a trip to his native Argentina remains on his schedule, and that he has been encouraged to travel through Oceania. Asked by an Argentine reporter what important trips remain pending in his pontificate, the Pope said “I would like to go” to Argentina … Read More about Pope Francis hints at Oceania tour
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