by Sr COLLEEN EDGECOMBE, RNDM On May 3 in Little Waihi on the southern edge of Lake Taupo, requiem Mass was celebrated for Sr Mary Katarina, RNDM. ... Read More about Gracious Mary Katarina lived a loving, committed life
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How do we see ourselves in Church?
by ROWENA OREJANA When we think about mission, we first need to think about Church and how it relates to us and how we see ourselves in it, according to a Boston University professor. ... Read More about How do we see ourselves in Church?
Phone-in abortion service criticised
by NZ CATHOLIC staff Auckland Bishop Patrick Dunn is disturbed at a move to allow abortion consultation over the phone. Pro-life groups slammed it as “irresponsible”, “unprofessional” and “disgusting”. ... Read More about Phone-in abortion service criticised
New Zealand Bishops quoted in Pope Francis’ message to the world on environment
Pope Francis' much anticipated environmental encyclical 'Laudato Si’ [Praised Be] quotes the New Zealand Catholic Bishops’ statement on the environment published in 2006, and amplifies the cry of the poor and the earth. “We are humbled to have been quoted [para #95] as Pope Francis echoes our ... Read More about New Zealand Bishops quoted in Pope Francis’ message to the world on environment
People express heartache, outrage as they mourn shooting victims
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The tragic taking of nine lives at a historically black church in downtown Charleston, South Carolina, brought an outpouring of solidarity, compassion and sorrow from around the country. ... Read More about People express heartache, outrage as they mourn shooting victims