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by MICHAEL OTTO WELLINGTON — The newly elected Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Rt Hon David Carter, is … Read More about Speaker is a St Bede’s old Boy
Read MoreWELLINGTON — Archbishop John Dew of Wellington is among the signatories to an open letter to Members of Parliament ahead … Read More about Church leaders write open letter to MPs about marriage definition bill
Read MoreWELLINGTON — It was with some sadness that New Zealand Catholic Bishops woke to the news of Pope Benedict XVI … Read More about New Zealand Bishops react with surprise and understanding at news of Pope’s resignation
Read Moreby KATHLEEN CASEY CHRISTCHURCH — An educational gem was blessed by Bishop Barry Jones on December 6 in Christchurch, the … Read More about Special Catholic school blessed
Read Moreby MICHAEL OTTO AUCKLAND — Christmas will have been a little brighter for children who have a parent in prison, … Read More about School pupils help inmates children
Read Moreby MARJORIE DAWSON PALMERSTON NORTH — After 400 hours as an intern with St Mary’s Parish in Palmerston North, Lara … Read More about Palmerston North youth leader on a mission to Thailand
Read MoreNew Zealand’s Catholic bishops appeared on November 28 before the Government Administration Select Committee considering the Marriage (Definition of Marriage) … Read More about NZ bishops make submission on same-sex ‘marriage’ bill
Read MoreTwenty-three children received the sacrament of Holy Communion as well as Confirmation on Sunday the October 28, 2012,
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The historic 19th century Halmshaw organ was successfully retrieved from the earthquake-damaged Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Christchurch late last year, but the instrument in not in great shape. CBS Music Charitable Trust was the principal sponsor of the retrieval, which took place during demolition work on the building. CBS trust spokesman Don Whelan … Read More about Funding sought for organ rebuild
Two Catholics, a priest and a lay woman, share their mental health journeys towards a better life. One night, towards the end of August, 2016, then Thames-Coromandel parish priest Fr James Mulligan had a complete breakdown. “I was actually wheeled out of Thames. I had no choice,” he said. “The bishop rightly said, ‘well, I’ve … Read More about It’s OK to ask for help
Holy Family Timaru parish priest Fr Christopher Friel was a little surprised to find that a parishioner, “a good daily Massgoer”, entered his garden at Sacred Heart Basilica in the Timaru Horticultural Society Summer Garden competition. An even more pleasant surprise for the priest was winning the competition’s best-under-a-year garden category. “Not that I garden … Read More about Fr Friel’s love for gardening an award winner in Timaru
by CATHIE BELL The Sisters of Mercy have called time on 135 years in Marlborough, with an official farewell held in December. The last two Mercy nuns based in Marlborough, Sister Elizabeth Mary and Sister Suzanna, left in early 2020, but they returned in December with nine other nuns, who had connections with the district, … Read More about Fond Marlborough farewell for Mercy Sisters
On Anzac weekend, 2021, St Patrick’s church, Waipawa, will host celebrations to commemorate 150 years since the first church was dedicated. St Patrick’s has been a focal point for many families in its long history, and the parish is inviting those families and their descendants, as well as past pupils, teachers, and religious of St … Read More about St Patrick’s, Waipawa to celebrate 150 years
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