by SUE SECONI WANGANUI — A staggering 370 combined years of religious life were celebrated by six Sisters of St Joseph Whanganui, ... Read More about 370 years of religious life celebrated
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Election of new Pope brings NZ bishops great joy
New Zealand Catholic Bishops awoke this morning to the message ‘Habemus Papem’ we have a Pope and the presentation of newly elected Pope Francis with joy, and excitement. “We’ve been prayerfully watching the Conclave and awaiting an announcement of a new Pope with hope and anticipation, as we ... Read More about Election of new Pope brings NZ bishops great joy
Speaker is a St Bede’s old Boy
by MICHAEL OTTO WELLINGTON — The newly elected Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Rt Hon David Carter, is the second St Bede’s College old boy to hold this office. ... Read More about Speaker is a St Bede’s old Boy
Church leaders write open letter to MPs about marriage definition bill
WELLINGTON — Archbishop John Dew of Wellington is among the signatories to an open letter to Members of Parliament ahead of the second reading debate on the Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill scheduled for March 13. The text of the letter is as follows:- 11 March 2013 Marriage ... Read More about Church leaders write open letter to MPs about marriage definition bill
It’s a long way to go to voluntarily work
by PETER GRACE AUCKLAND — Four hundred and eighty kilometres is a long way to travel for a working bee, but some parishioners from St Mary’s, Northcote, ... Read More about It’s a long way to go to voluntarily work