by MICHAEL OTTO A visit to a marae in south Auckland was the culmination of a series of events organised by Te Ngakau Waiora Mercy Spirituality Centre, focusing on Maori culture. ... Read More about Events encourage cultural awareness
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Friars gather in USA
by NZ CATHOLIC staff Thirteen Franciscan friars from the English-speaking world gathered in Washington, D.C., from June 29 to July 3, 2015, to discuss the urgent need for the support of Christians in the Holy Land. ... Read More about Friars gather in USA
Parishes told to toe the line
by NZ CATHOLIC staff Some parishes in Wellington archdiocese are reportedly not reviewing Mass times and their number of Masses in line with their number of priests, as they are expected to. ... Read More about Parishes told to toe the line
French churches get increased security before feast of Assumption
By Catholic News Service PARIS -- Catholic churches in France have been placed under police protection and urged to take extra security measures against possible Islamist attacks before the Aug. 15 feast of the Assumption. ... Read More about French churches get increased security before feast of Assumption
Divorced and remarried are not excommunicated, pope says at audience
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Catholics who have divorced and are civilly remarried "are not, in fact, excommunicated -- they are not excommunicated -- and they absolutely must not be treated as if they were," Pope Francis said. ... Read More about Divorced and remarried are not excommunicated, pope says at audience