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by PETER GRACE AUCKLAND — The 10th book in a Dominican Series was launched at St Columba Centre in Auckland on September 25. The book, From North to South: Southern Scholars...

by PETER GRACE AUCKLAND — The Catholic school system’s loss was the state system’s gain when Henderson principal Kathy Moy-Low was farewelled in a “humbling experience” on August 16. Mrs Moy-Low...

by MICHAEL OTTO AUCKLAND — NZ Catholic has been judged the best Catholic newspaper in Australia and New Zealand in 2013. The newspaper received the Bishop Phillip Kennedy Memorial Award for...

by NZ CATHOLIC staff CHRISTCHURCH — A dedication to achieve has resulted in Marian College Year 13 student Ana Avia-O’Connor being awarded the Top Pacific Student for Christchurch and Ashburton...

by MICHAEL OTTO ROTORUA — Plans have been made for the superior of the traditionalist Society of St Pius X, Bishop Bernard Fellay, to come to New Zealand in October...

by MICHAEL OTTO AUCKLAND — More than six decades of playing the organ in Catholic Churches by Margaret Mary (Maree) McNaughten has been acknowledged with a papal honour. Bishop Patrick Dunn...

by NZ CATHOLIC staff UPPER HUTT — The Upper Hutt City Council and St Joseph’s Church, Upper Hutt, have undertaken a joint wellness plan involving an intensive eight-week course covering...

by PETER GRACE AUCKLAND — Franciscan friar and priest Fr Lucian Armstrong was always optimistic — even as he lay in hospital a month before he died, according to fellow...

by SUE SECONI WANGANUI — “Surprised and unexpected, but absolutely delighted to receive this acknowledgement,” was the immediate response from Wanganui’s Ted Downs after he was awarded Life Membership...

by NZ CATHOLIC staff WELLINGTON — Orphans Aid shops are urging Kiwis to give Third World growers a fair deal this Fair Trade Fortnight. As members of the Fair Trade Association...

by NZ CATHOLIC staff AKAROA — Easter is always a special time at Akaroa when the church is filled with families enjoying the delights of this seaside town. This year...

by MICHAEL OTTO NEW PLYMOUTH — The new Anglican Archbishop of New Zealand and Pope Francis have something in common — both have wasted no time in emphasising the importance...

by MICHAEL OTTO AUCKLAND — “Joy, excitement and pride” — that's how Walter Alvarez described his reaction to the election of Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio from Argentina as Supreme...

by NZ CATHOLIC staff AUCKLAND — Auckland Catholic couple Andrew Leong and Mary Seong are preparing to spend the next 12 months volunteering in East Timor. Palms Australia recruited Andrew Leong,...

by MARJORIE DAWSON PALMERSTON NORTH — About 50 people gathered at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Palmerston North, to celebrate 35 years of Catholic Chaplaincy in New Zealand (1978-2013)...

by MICHAEL OTTO AUCKLAND — A group of bishops racing around the running track at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland would normally raise an eyebrow or two. But on March 7...

by MICHAEL OTTO AUCKLAND — A priest who hardly ever said no has been honoured for his work in youth ministry with a Delargey Award. Fr Frank Bird, SM, received the...

by MICHAEL OTTO AUCKLAND — About 25 women attended a discernment day for women at Liston Hall in Auckland on February 10. Presented by consecrated women who have found Christ as...

by NZ CATHOLIC staff Auckland — Pictured at the Logos premises in Auckland are Henry Pyc of Rosmini College and Fr Tim Duckworth, SM, at the dedication of their new...

by MICHAEL OTTO WELLINGTON — The newly elected Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Rt Hon David Carter, is the second St Bede’s College old boy to hold this...

by KATHLEEN CASEY CHRISTCHURCH — An educational gem was blessed by Bishop Barry Jones on December 6 in Christchurch, the fulfilment of a dream for Rashan Rayen. Mrs Rayen, a Montessori...

by MICHAEL OTTO AUCKLAND — Christmas will have been a little brighter for children who have a parent in prison, thanks to the efforts of children from a Catholic school. Years...

by NZ CATHOLIC staff AUCKLAND — This year’s fifth annual pro-life songwriting contest, won by a Nelson duet, may be the last such event. Organiser Don Brebner announced at the finals...

by NZ CATHOLIC staff HAMILTON — The Anglican Archbishop of New Zealand, Archbishop David Moxon, is heading to Rome as the Anglican Communion’s chief representative to the Roman Catholic Church. This...

by MARJORIE DAWSON PALMERSTON NORTH — After 400 hours as an intern with St Mary’s Parish in Palmerston North, Lara Collins hopes to work with the Marist Fathers at a...

Twenty-three children received the sacrament of Holy Communion as well as Confirmation on Sunday the October 28, 2012, at St Bernadette Parish, in Mt Wellington, Auckland. They are pictured...

The New Zealand Catholic Education Office has released data from July 2012 of the ethnic origins of students in Catholic schools.Catholic School Student Ethnicity

by SUE SECONI WANGANUI — About 450 friends, religious sisters, former staff and others associated with the Aubert Home of Compassion in Wanganui gathered around the altar of St Mary’s...

by MICHAEL OTTO WELLINGTON — Australian researchers have listed ethically compromised vaccines for rubella, polio, chickenpox, shingles, hepatitis A and rabies available in New Zealand, as well as ethical alternatives...

by PAT VELTKAMP SMITH INVERCARGILL — Marie Seymour Searle played the organ at St Mary’s Basilica in Invercargill for 70 years — and stopped about 11 years ago only because...