Bethlehem University vice-chancellor Br Peter Bray, FSC, said that the Palestinian people, including their students, are resisting the structures put in place by Israeli military forces in their (Palestinian) land through non-violent means. Br Peter said that the recently elected government in ... Read More about Palestinians resist restrictions says Kiwi brother
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Where worlds collide
Authoritarian states have historically put a lot of effort into using movies for propaganda, sometimes with spectacular results. While the Nazis forced much of Germany’s top talent to Hollywood, much to the latter’s benefit, its studios continued to operate throughout the war. One epic about the ... Read More about Where worlds collide
Oceania bishops reflect on synodality and mission
by NZ CATHOLIC staff The Catholic bishops of the Oceania region have finished a week-long assembly in Fiji with a closing Mass, and by issuing a concluding statement saying that it has been a great joy for the bishops to gather this week for which to pray and consider their shared mission as the ... Read More about Oceania bishops reflect on synodality and mission
Waitangi Day Mass at SMOA in Wgtn
by MARTIN de JONG At the annual Waitangi Day Mass at St Mary of the Angels Church, Wellington, Cardinal John Dew said that people from many nationalities had come to Aotearoa “led here by God’s good choice”. The prayers of the Mass were “for all who live here under the guardianship of the ... Read More about Waitangi Day Mass at SMOA in Wgtn
Divino Rostro (Divine Face) and Our Lady of Peñafrancia devotees urged to stay faithful
The archbishop of an archdiocese that is home to one of the biggest devotions to the Blessed Mother in the Philippines has called on Kiwi-Filipino Catholics to remain strongly committed to their faith and be witnesses to God’s love in a largely secular society. In his homily on February 12, ... Read More about Divino Rostro (Divine Face) and Our Lady of Peñafrancia devotees urged to stay faithful