By MINA AMSO Christchurch Bishop Michael Gielen has met with dozens of women from throughout the diocese, at an event aiming at connecting, inspiring and also sharing some laughs and banter. Women often times feel as if they're alone, isolated, or that they are the only ones feeling ... Read More about Inspiration, laughs and banter as Christchurch Catholic women meet and listen to faith stories
News
Still sick, Pope has aide read his audience talk on envy and pride
VATICAN CITY (CNS) - Arriving in a wheelchair instead of walking with his cane, Pope Francis began his weekly general audience by telling visitors and pilgrims, "I'm still a bit sick”, so an aide would read his prepared text. The pope had cancelled his appointments on February 24 and February 26 ... Read More about Still sick, Pope has aide read his audience talk on envy and pride
Fr David Dowling appointed as new rector of Holy Cross Seminary
By NZ CATHOLIC staff Father David Dowling has been appointed the new rector of Holy Cross Seminary in Auckland. The appointment has been confirmed by the Vatican’s Dicastery for Evangelisation. Fr Dowling is at present the Human Formator at Holy Cross. He will take over the role in April from ... Read More about Fr David Dowling appointed as new rector of Holy Cross Seminary
New director for Hearts Aflame Summer School
By MINA AMSO The thirty-first Hearts Aflame Catholic Summer School wrapped up this year, marking a significant milestone and an end of an era for its long-serving director, Jemma Brunton. “For me, handing over Hearts had always been about the Lord's timing and him providing the right person. I ... Read More about New director for Hearts Aflame Summer School
Cardinal Schönborn warns of schism as Rome halts German bishops’ vote on lay committee
AUGSBURG, Germany (OSV News) - Cardinal Christoph Schönborn of Vienna has warned of schism as German bishops want to keep to their reform course despite the latest letter from Rome, which halted the vote on the statutes of a Synodal Committee. The move has proceed "in dialogue with Rome", the ... Read More about Cardinal Schönborn warns of schism as Rome halts German bishops’ vote on lay committee