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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

85 new arrivals start a new journey

By Rowena Orejana | April 8, 2016 | 0 Comments

by ROWENA OREJANA As the first Syrian refugees arrived to make New Zealand their home, Wellington Cardinal John Dew and Auckland Anglican Bishop Ross Bay reminded Christians in New Zealand that the refugees will need long-term support.

Focus on faith makes refugees’ struggle real

By Michael Otto | April 8, 2016 | 0 Comments

by MICHAEL OTTO When one sees refugees through the eyes of faith, we see something very different from common social stereotypes like “queue jumpers” and “illegal aliens”.

School welcomes new charism

By NZ Catholic Staff | April 8, 2016 | 0 Comments

by NZ CATHOLIC staff Holy Cross Catholic School in Henderson has launched and blessed its new school charism. The blessing took place at the school’s commissioning Mass on February 26. The revision and simplification of the charism followed consultation last year with the school community, students, staff, the board of … Read More about School welcomes new charism