NZ Catholic, the national Catholic newspaper published by the Bishop of Auckland, is to cease its print publication at the end of June. A new monthly digital publication, which will retain the title NZ Catholic, will be developed and shared in the coming months. The publisher of NZ Catholic, Bishop Stephen Lowe, sent a letter … Read More about NZ Catholic to cease printing, and transition to a new digital publication
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Papal Nuncio goes back to Rome
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The sixth Sunday of Easter, which falls on May 5 this year, has been designated by the New Zealand Bishops Conference and the Lutheran Dialogue group as the “Festival of New Life”, an occasion meant to signal hope and confidence in the move towards Christian unity. This was an initiative … Read More about Festival of New Life date announced
By MINA AMSO The leaders of the Vinnies (Society of St Vincent de Paul) in Auckland are gearing up for 2024, which they anticipate will be a momentous year for them. The general manager for the Vinnies Tamaki Makaurau hub in Onehunga, Delphina Soti, said that the Young Vinnies Programme … Read More about Big year for Vinnies working with students
By MINA AMSO Christchurch Bishop Michael Gielen has met with dozens of women from throughout the diocese, at an event aiming at connecting, inspiring and also sharing some laughs and banter. Women often times feel as if they’re alone, isolated, or that they are the only ones feeling challenged, said … Read More about Inspiration, laughs and banter as Christchurch Catholic women meet and listen to faith stories
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Arriving in a wheelchair instead of walking with his cane, Pope Francis began his weekly general audience by telling visitors and pilgrims, “I’m still a bit sick”, so an aide would read his prepared text. The pope had cancelled his appointments on February 24 and February … Read More about Still sick, Pope has aide read his audience talk on envy and pride
By NZ CATHOLIC staff Father David Dowling has been appointed the new rector of Holy Cross Seminary in Auckland. The appointment has been confirmed by the Vatican’s Dicastery for Evangelisation. Fr Dowling is at present the Human Formator at Holy Cross. He will take over the role in April from … Read More about Fr David Dowling appointed as new rector of Holy Cross Seminary
By MINA AMSO The thirty-first Hearts Aflame Catholic Summer School wrapped up this year, marking a significant milestone and an end of an era for its long-serving director, Jemma Brunton. “For me, handing over Hearts had always been about the Lord’s timing and him providing the right person. I had always … Read More about New director for Hearts Aflame Summer School
NZ Catholic published their last edition on 30 June. Since the closure of the paper, a real prospect has emerged of genuine opportunity for the creation of a truly national news/media platform in collaborating with other dioceses. For this reason, we have delayed the startup of our own digital news service in order to sincerely pursue the development of a national platform. A further update will be provided early in 2025.
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