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Eastertide joy turns to tears as Sydney Catholics mourn horrific knife attack’s victims

By MARILYN RODRIGUES SYDNEY (OSV News) – The joy of Eastertide has turned to shock and bewilderment across Sydney’s Catholic community in the wake of a deadly knife attack at Bondi Junction Westfield shopping centre on April 13, in which seven people were killed and a dozen injured, including a nine-month-old baby. Archbishop Anthony Fisher of … Read More about Eastertide joy turns to tears as Sydney Catholics mourn horrific knife attack’s victims

Vinnies servants farewelled in commissioning Mass

By Michael Otto | May 24, 2016 | 0 Comments

Leaders from 13 Auckland colleges received their badges at the St Vincent de Paul Vinnies Commission Mass on April 9.

Beloved Christhurch priest Msgr O’Connor dies

By NZ Catholic Staff | May 24, 2016 | 0 Comments

A priest who served Christchurch diocese for 63 years, Msgr Gerard Michael O’Connor, died at his home in Greymouth on April 12.

Finn’s Seven Worlds shows key truth

By Sam Harris | May 23, 2016 | 0 Comments

The family home of New Zealand rock royalty, Neil Finn, is on the market. His two boys have long moved out and it seems that he and his wife Sharon no longer have need of the big house.

Catholics cautioned on civil disobedience

By Michael Otto | May 19, 2016 | 1 Comment

Catholics have been warned about the consequences of civil disobedience if they become involved in protest action over fossil fuel use next month.

Happy Catholics School Day

By NZ Catholic Staff | May 16, 2016 | 0 Comments

Excellence is the main focus of Catholic Schools which are celebrated today for their continued contribution both to the Church and the country said Chief Executive of Catholic Schools Paul Ferris.