Comments for NZ Catholic Newspaper

Comment on The enduring legacy of G.I.F.T. celebrated by Erin Wi

Erin Wi — Thu, 30 May 2024 21:53:31 +0000

I enjoyed the 50th birthday gift mass at the gift center. I’ve been going to gift for 45 years since I was 13 and now I’m 59 going on to 60. Godbless from Erin Wi.

Comment on Fr Frank ordered no sad faces at his funeral by Kylee

Kylee — Mon, 27 May 2024 08:32:49 +0000

We pray for God’s blessings on Fr Roach and May He move him quickly to the great heights of heaven where this saint belongs, my first teacher of the faith as a RCIA to whom I will always be grateful for his belief in me.

Comment on New Anglican deacon appointed as Sisters of Compassion Co- chief executive by Dr.Cajetan Coelho

Dr.Cajetan Coelho — Sat, 18 May 2024 09:37:51 +0000

Diakonia is a meaningful way of spending one’s life in service. Wishing the deacons and deaconesses joy in their mission.

Comment on Introducing first year seminarians, 2024 by Dr.Cajetan Coelho

Dr.Cajetan Coelho — Sat, 18 May 2024 09:34:24 +0000

It takes courage to answer a call. Wishing the seminarians strength and stamina in their journey ahead. God bless.

Comment on Scale of abuse in New Zealand Catholic Church revealed in research project: 1680 reports of abuse since 1950 by Lilian Wilde

Lilian Wilde — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 22:24:17 +0000

I attended Addington Primary in Christchurch from 1958-1959 and received daily corporal punishment by Sister Mary Lucia when I was 12. She had taken over the form 2 class following disruptions by over-exuberant boys in our form 1 class the previous year. She had asked me to become a nun, and when I said no (I didnt believe I was worthy) she began using me to embarrass the naughty boys into submission. She did this by strapping me every time they were disruptive in class, obviously hoping to make them feel embarrassed or bad for my pain. Her strapping extended up my wrist and I had to pull my jersey over the welts as my mother would have sided with the “good nuns”. I still have my faith but am not a practising Catholic.

Comment on Update on precinct plan for Hato Petera College site by Herbert

Herbert — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 20:49:48 +0000

Hello Kia ora i am looking to ask the bishop if we can serve maori mass every sundy this year as i am from whangape and would like to welcome all maori living in Auckland from northland to a maori service in the church i am willing to supply paint or any services to rebuild any info would be appreciated
Herbert Hokai

Comment on Life Teen Summer Camp re-ignites teens’ spiritual sparks with the real presence of Christ by Dr.Cajetan Coelho

Dr.Cajetan Coelho — Thu, 28 Mar 2024 10:21:29 +0000

The up coming youngsters are the future torch-bearers of their families, communities, societies, and their nations. Life Teen Summer Camps are fine initiatives.

Comment on Vatican doctrine official says priestly celibacy should be optional by Anthony

Anthony — Sun, 03 Mar 2024 04:12:26 +0000

My opinion is, that even in the protestant setting, the demand of lifelong ministerial/ pastoral profession is too great, and like as with the Amish, the position of teaching elder should be taken on for a limited time according to nomination, and ones willingness to be on ballot. This does not mean there isn’t a great need for a ministry that allows individuals time in settings of quiet apart from the world.

Comment on Inspiration, laughs and banter as Christchurch Catholic women meet and listen to faith stories by Regina

Regina — Sat, 02 Mar 2024 00:42:13 +0000

Woman is closer to the soul, what everybody is supposed to be saving.

Comment on Still sick, Pope has aide read his audience talk on envy and pride by Dr.Cajetan Coelho

Dr.Cajetan Coelho — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 10:18:11 +0000

Wishing the Holy Father good health, strength, and stamina. God bless.