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OXFORD, England (CNS) – The Brussels-based commission representing the Catholic bishops of the European Union is backing tougher steps to … Read More about European Union bishops express caution about hate crimes legislation
Read Moreby PILAR MACKINNON As part of an internship with NZ Catholic, I was asked to review a range of popular … Read More about Gen Z Catholic media observations
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) – German Cardinal Reinhard Marx of Munich and Freising, 67, has submitted his resignation to Pope Francis, … Read More about Citing ‘systemic failures’ in handling abuse, German cardinal offers resignation
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Society is obsessed with success, which usually means fame and fortune. This seems increasingly to mean doing as little as … Read More about How do we define success – for our children and our family?
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by PATRICIA SISON On May 1, a special Mass was celebrated in honour of the Feast of St Joseph the … Read More about Family pilgrimage in honour of St Joseph
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The Cathedral of the Holy Spirit in Palmerston North was filled on May 11 for the investiture of former Palmerston … Read More about Former PN diocesan manager receives knighthood
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by Sue Jones Conversion life is the lot of Catholics. If sin can be defined broadly as a refusal to … Read More about Pro-planet, pro-life
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June 6: Body and Blood of Christ. Readings: 1. Exodus 24:3-8; Psalm: 116B; 2. Hebrews 9:11-15; Gospel: Mark 14:12-16,22-26. This … Read More about A unique gesture offered for all our sakes
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New Zealand’s Catholic bishops have welcomed Pope Francis’ approval of the new Book VI of the Church’s Code of Canon Law, which toughens and extends sanctions against sexual abuse. Hamilton Bishop Stephen Lowe, secretary of the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference, said the revised code makes it clear that bishops must take decisive action when … Read More about Bishops welcome canon law changes
by JAMES van SCHIE When Bishop Pompallier first arrived in New Zealand in 1838, he was treated to some typical Irish hospitality, courtesy of the Poyntons. It was this warm Irish welcome that was celebrated recently when the first ambassador of Ireland to Aotearoa New Zealand, Peter Ryan, visited the grave site of Mary and … Read More about Irish visit to Poynton graves
by Bridget Kennelly Throughout a long relationship with the people of Kiribati, the Palms organisation has prepared many very effective Australians and New Zealanders for assignments in various fields. In particular, schools have had the advantage of great teachers sharing their skills both with students and the i-Kiribati teachers for over 40 years. As a result, … Read More about Preserving the culture of Kiribati
Archbishop of Wellington Cardinal John Dew received the first dose of his Pfizer Covid-19 vaccination yesterday (June 9), launching a new Catholic Church campaign urging all Catholics and all people to get the vaccination to help fight Covid-19. The Covid-19 vaccine campaign, Love your Neighbour as Yourself, focusses on ethnic and religious communities that are fearful … Read More about Catholic vaccine campaign appeals to ethnic communities in the fight against Covid-19
Sunny skies and smiling faces were to the fore as the Sisters of Mercy celebrated 100 years since their arrival in Epsom, Auckland. On May 2 this year, some 250-280 people were welcomed to the sisters’ property in Epsom, where they enjoyed morning tea, and viewed static and audio-visual displays, which had been prepared by … Read More about Mercy Sisters celebrate Epsom anniversary
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