As 2023 draws to a close, it is customary to look back over the year that has been. This year started with the news that Pope Benedict XVI had died on the last day of 2022. So it seems fitting, that in the build-up to Christmas, 2023, we conclude the calendar year with some reflections … Read More about The First-born of all that is
Opinion
Democracy and governments and politics
We have a new government. The previous one was in ... Read More about Democracy and governments and politics
Evangelisation
We had the privilege of having a family holiday in ... Read More about Evangelisation
What makes a good dad?
by GREG ERLANDSON (OSV News) Judging from media ... Read More about What makes a good dad?
Last month, a group of University of Auckland researchers released a report on social cohesion in Aotearoa New Zealand. A media release accompanying the report stated that social cohesion is under threat in this country. “[The] challenge of social cohesion is becoming increasingly critical, and more research and policy development … Read More about Editorial: Social cohesion
When Auckland Catholic diocese’s library closed last year, the slow process of rehoming the books started. By chance, a colleague came across a slim volume titled, “Pioneer Catholic Women of New Zealand” (1992 – correct year. An initial version of the editorial stated 1922 as the year) by Noeline De … Read More about Editorial: The Church has always faced challenges
by CARDINAL JOHN DEW In late January of this year, I wrote a letter to Pope Francis offering my resignation as Archbishop of Wellington. Bishops are required by canon law to offer their resignation when they turn 75 years of age. I had been told by a Vatican official last … Read More about Cardinal John Dew reflects on his ministry
Meditation is a very popular activity nowadays. Christian meditation is a practice that has been around for centuries. It involves quieting the mind and focusing on a specific thought or Scripture, with the goal of deepening one’s relationship with God. There are many benefits to Christian meditation, both physical and … Read More about Meditation
As I write this we are approaching Advent, which starts on November 27 and takes us through a period of preparation for Christmas. All around me it seems the rest of the world is already getting ready for Christmas! There are Christmas decorations up at work and places I visit. … Read More about Approaching Advent
In the film Camino Skies (2019), there is a moving scene that highlights the power of prayer. A New Zealander and his Kiwi son-in-law are among those making the pilgrimage on the famous Camino de Santiago in northern Spain. The older man has walked the Camino before. The two men … Read More about A love that overcomes all isolation
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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