by ROWENA OREJANA AUCKLAND — St Luke’s Presbyterian Church has prominently displayed a big billboard of Pope Francis with his quote, “Inequality is the root of social evils”, in recognition of his leadership on tackling the issue poverty. ... Read More about Presbyterians share papal message
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Much loved Otago priest farewelled in Wanaka
by PETER OWENS WANAKA — On Friday August 1 the beautiful Church of the Holy Family at Wanaka was filled to overcrowding by more than 300 people for the funeral and celebration of the life of Fr Brian Fenton. ... Read More about Much loved Otago priest farewelled in Wanaka
Heavenly flight for Father
by NZ CATHOLIC staff SYDNEY — Auckland Hospital chaplain Fr Christopher Brady was a passenger on the first international passenger flight of the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. ... Read More about Heavenly flight for Father
Abortion rate falls
by NZ CATHOLIC staff WELLINGTON — The median age of women who had an abortion in 2013 was 26, figures from Statistics New Zealand (SNZ) show. Figures from SNZ show that 14,073 abortions were carried out last year, the lowest number since 1995. The general abortion rate; that is, the number of ... Read More about Abortion rate falls
Broadway drama sizzles on screen
by NEVIL GIBSON The “golden years” of age seem no barrier to quality filmmaking. The number of directors working well past most people’s retirement is steadily growing. ... Read More about Broadway drama sizzles on screen