EDITORIAL For thousands of years, indigenous peoples lived free in their territories. When European monarchies arrived in the Western Hemisphere during the so-called Age of Discovery, they claimed the lands, territories and resources of such peoples. ... Read More about Time for old doctrine to go
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The value and power of ritual
by Fr Ron Rolheiser OMI Today we no longer understand the value and power of ritual. This is more than an individual failing. It’s the cultural air we breathe. In the words of Robert L. Moore, we’ve gone “ritually tone deaf”. The effects of this can be seen everywhere. Allow me two examples: ... Read More about The value and power of ritual
Much to learn on the trail of Suzanne Aubert
by SUE SECONI The Associates of Suzanne Aubert-Te Hunga Whai i nga Akoranga a Suzanne learnt a lot more about New Zealand’s saint-in-the-making when 12 of their members took part in another Suzanne Aubert trail, this time in central Hawke’s Bay. ... Read More about Much to learn on the trail of Suzanne Aubert
Fr Webb celebrates 40th anniversary
by NZ CATHOLIC staff Fr John Brian Webb of Pt Chevalier parish, in Auckland, last month celebrated his 40th anniversary of ordination to the priesthood. ... Read More about Fr Webb celebrates 40th anniversary
Faith networking integral
by CAMERON TAYLOR Earthquakes destroyed many of Christchurch’s beautiful church buildings, but the latest All Right? survey shows churches and other faith networks are integral to the wellbeing of many Cantabrians. ... Read More about Faith networking integral