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Vandalism at St Mark’s, Pakuranga

By Michael Otto | December 11, 2020 | 0 Comments

When St Mark’s, Pakuranga parish priest Fr Sherwin Lapaan went to open the church for Sunday Mass on the morning of December 6, he discovered shattered glass “everywhere”, as a result of vandalism. Two large glass panels at the foyer of the church had been shattered, so parish staff came … Read More about Vandalism at St Mark’s, Pakuranga

Dr Areti Metuamate joins ITENZ Board

By NZ Catholic Staff | December 11, 2020 | 0 Comments

The chief executive of Te Kupenga-Catholic Leadership Institute, Dr Areti Metuamate, has been appointed to the board of Independent Tertiary Education New Zealand (ITENZ), a national body representing private tertiary institutions. ITENZ is the biggest association covering all areas of tertiary education and is recognised by the Government as the … Read More about Dr Areti Metuamate joins ITENZ Board

Social justice at the heart of challenge day

By NZ Catholic Staff | December 10, 2020 | 0 Comments

To learn about Catholic social teaching, students and teachers at St Dominic’s School, Blockhouse Bay, took part in a social justice challenge day on October 30. All the children were put into teams to take part in challenges set up and carried out by teachers and a special leadership group, … Read More about Social justice at the heart of challenge day

Schools collect thousands of cans for Christmas

By Rowena Orejana | December 9, 2020 | 0 Comments

Forty-eight Catholic schools have participated this year in Cans for Christmas, a community-building project that enables the St Vincent de Paul Society to provide families with food parcels. The project was launched in 2015 with 10 Auckland schools taking part. Now nationwide, this year it involved 37 Auckland school and … Read More about Schools collect thousands of cans for Christmas

NZCBC new appointments

By Rowena Orejana | December 8, 2020 | 0 Comments

The New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference has appointed Wellington Cardinal John Dew as its president. Auckland Bishop Patrick Dunn stepped down from the role at the end of his three-year term and because of health reasons. Hamilton Bishop Stephen Lowe was also appointed vice-president and secretary of the conference. Auckland … Read More about NZCBC new appointments

Hamilton diocese clergy shifts for 2021

By NZ Catholic Staff | December 7, 2020 | 0 Comments

Hamilton Bishop Stephen Lowe has announced the following clergy shifts in the diocese. Fr Fernando Alombro is appointed parish priest of St Patrick’s Parish, Putaruru, and parish priest of St Pius X Parish, Tokoroa. Fr Alombro is replacing Fr Vincent Jones who is going to be parish priest of Immaculate … Read More about Hamilton diocese clergy shifts for 2021