by NZ CATHOLIC staff A Wellington nun born before the outbreak of World War I has died. ... Read More about Noted musical nun dies
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Need the impossible? See St Rita
by Emma O’Connell Ever had to employ the intercession of a saint? When my husband and I got married four years ago we thought we’d quickly and naturally fall pregnant — and we were right, we did. Trouble was, we just didn’t remain pregnant. ... Read More about Need the impossible? See St Rita
Pope asks prayers for refugees after 71 found dead in truck
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis joined Austrian church leaders in praying for the 71 refugees found dead in an abandoned truck near Vienna and he condemned the smuggling of migrants as an offense "against the whole human family." ... Read More about Pope asks prayers for refugees after 71 found dead in truck
St Joseph farewells Norgate
by NZ CATHOLIC staff A former chief executive of Fonterra was farewelled in a funeral service at St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Hawera on July 21. ... Read More about St Joseph farewells Norgate
Zaoui shares the journey of his life
by PETER GRACE An Algerian-born Muslim leader told an audience in Auckland last month of his journey from happiness to struggle, and back to peace. ... Read More about Zaoui shares the journey of his life