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“Go out into the world today and love the people you meet. Let your presence light new light in the … Read More about Many faiths at final event held in centre
Read MoreAn ordination to the priesthood and to the diaconate according to the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite will take … Read More about Ordinations rescheduled
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“On Trial for Reason: Science, Religion and Culture in the Galileo Affair” by Maurice A. Finocchiaro. Oxford University Press (New York, … Read More about Authoritative journey through history of science and philosophy
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by JEFF DILLON The issue of social distancing actually resulted in two denominations coming closer together briefly – with St Joseph’s Cathedral parish in Dunedin agreeing to … Read More about Anglicans grateful for Dunedin cathedral help
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Hollywood’s studio system was declared dead in the past month. It was the end of an era in which big budget movies were released solely to paying … Read More about Bollywood steps up
Read MoreFamily First NZ has won its appeal in the Wellington Court of Appeal against deregistration from the Charities Register. “This decision is a … Read More about Family First wins charitable status battle after Court of Appeal hearing
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September 13: 24th Sunday of Ordinary Time. Readings: 1. Sirach 27:30-28:7; Psalm 102; 2. Romans 14:7-9; Gospel: Matthew 18:21-35. These biblical texts treat of a certain regard for our lives as … Read More about We are duty-bound to nurture a generous, gracious heart
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By Palmerston North Diocese Vocations Team Kopua is a hidden treasure of the Church in New Zealand. That it is hidden is … Read More about Kopua blessed by local vocation
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People of goodwill can best nurture civility and proper discourse in public life by being courageous, taking risks and bearing burdens for the sake of goods greater than themselves. Courage – in the public square – is the “absent virtue” for many people of goodwill today, said US Professor Robert George, in a Facebook interview with New Zealand’s Brendan Malone of … Read More about Courage needed in public square where ‘pseudo-religion’ dominates
Social networks have changed the pace of communication, making reaction times for communicators very much shorter – by necessity – even at an institution as ancient as the Holy See. Much has changed in the last decade–and–a–half, said the director of the Vatican press office, Matteo Bruni, in a Zoom talk from Rome to members of the Australasian … Read More about Church communicators need to be bridge-builders
Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) has approved the Catholic Diocese of Christchurch’s demolition plan for the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. This is in accordance with the conditions of a section 38 notice – an emergency earthquake-related provision in the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Act. A LINZ spokesperson told NZ Catholic that the diocese intends to start deconstruction … Read More about Christchurch cathedral demolition plan approved
Wellington Cardinal John Dew said that the country needs far-sighted people who will think beyond the three–year parliamentary term when making decisions around the environment. The cardinal made this call as representatives of six political parties outlined their party policies on climate change and the environment at a Wellington pre-election forum. The Wellington Archdiocesan Ecology, Justice and Peace Commission organised … Read More about Wgtn students question politicians
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – With the legalisation of assisted suicide and euthanasia in many countries, and questions concerning what is morally permissible regarding end-of-life care, the Vatican’s doctrinal office released a 25-page letter offering “a moral and practical clarification” on the care of vulnerable patients. “The Church is convinced of the necessity to reaffirm as … Read More about Vatican reaffirms, clarifies Church teachings on end-of-life care
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