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Government needs to address crises

By NZ Catholic Staff | April 26, 2022

In a submission earlier this year on the Government’s Budget Policy Statement, Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand told Parliament’s Finance and … Read More about Government needs to address crises

Church land proposed as social and community housing site

By Michael Otto | April 26, 2022

The Catholic Parish of Whanganui and Palmerston North diocese have been carrying out consultation on a proposal to use 1.7ha … Read More about Church land proposed as social and community housing site

Wellington Catholic Centre is quake-prone

By NZ Catholic Staff | April 26, 2022

Wellington archdiocese has been advised that The Catholic Centre in Hill Street near Parliament is a seismic risk.  A newsletter … Read More about Wellington Catholic Centre is quake-prone

New chief executive for Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand

By NZ Catholic Staff | April 25, 2022

Leadership coach Mena Antonio is the new chief executive/kaiwhakahaere mātua of Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand.  Ms Antonio has a deep … Read More about New chief executive for Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand

Pope, Vatican back UN appeal for Easter truce in Ukraine

By Catholic News Service | April 22, 2022

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Francis and the Vatican are urging world leaders to listen to the people’s cry for … Read More about Pope, Vatican back UN appeal for Easter truce in Ukraine

New Catholic website created as a ‘welcome mat’

By NZ Catholic Staff | April 22, 2022

A new Catholic website has been created as a “welcome mat”, taking the depth and richness of the Church’s teachings … Read More about New Catholic website created as a ‘welcome mat’

German bishop responds to letter criticising Synodal Path

By Catholic News Service | April 21, 2022

WASHINGTON (CNS) – The head of the German bishops’ conference responded to an open letter from more than 70 bishops … Read More about German bishop responds to letter criticising Synodal Path

Sister Lyra’s first profession celebrated

By Rowena Orejana | April 20, 2022

On March 12, Ngā Whaea Atawhai o Aotearoa Sisters of Mercy New Zealand celebrated the first profession of Sister Lyra … Read More about Sister Lyra’s first profession celebrated

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Call for Church to be community of peacemakers

By Rowena Orejana | May 6, 2022

Christians need to go back to the understanding of themselves as “a community of peacemakers”, and that the call to become a peacemaker is not to an individual, but to the whole Church.   This was gist of the workshop “Peace-making and the Pursuit of Justice” held by Dr Jeremy Simons on Zoom on March 25. … Read More about Call for Church to be community of peacemakers

More Catholic military chaplains wanted

By NZ Catholic contributor | May 6, 2022

by JENNY McPHEE  Fr Brian Fennessy of Selwyn in Christchurch diocese, and Fr Tony Harrison from the Invercargill North parish, are the last two active Catholic chaplains working with the New Zealand Defence Force. They are both looking at retirement from this role later this year, and are keen that other priests might put their … Read More about More Catholic military chaplains wanted

Survey shows softening attitude on blasphemy

By Michael Otto | May 5, 2022

A softening of attitudes among New Zealanders towards blasphemy, evident in a survey on offensive language on radio and TV, has surprised and saddened a New Zealand theologian.  A 2021 survey of 1505 people aged 18 and over conducted for the Broadcasting Standards Authority showed that an expletive expression involving the Lord’s name was considered … Read More about Survey shows softening attitude on blasphemy

Encounter with Marists led to vocation journey

By Rowena Orejana | May 5, 2022

The Society of Mary has welcomed a new young seminarian this year.  Marist Seminary rector Fr Patrick Breeze, SM, said that they have been blessed as their order can still plan for ministry in New Zealand with younger people joining them.  “Most religious orders are struggling for vocations, but we are still getting a few. … Read More about Encounter with Marists led to vocation journey

Cheryl working for parish renewal

By Michael Otto | May 4, 2022

The Divine Renovation framework for parish renewal is underway in several parishes in New Zealand, and Cheryl Surrey is inviting others to embark on this journey.  Mrs Surrey, from Pukekohe, has been appointed as Divine Renovation’s New Zealand Relationship Guide. New Zealand is one of some 75 countries in which the ministry is operating, guiding … Read More about Cheryl working for parish renewal

Auckland’s Marist Seminary faces repair job

By Rowena Orejana | May 4, 2022

The Marist Seminary at Hopetoun St, Freemans Bay, Auckland, will be repaired “at a significant cost” after its foundations started showing structural issues.   Marist Seminary rector Fr Patrick Breeze, SM, told NZ Catholic that they decided to temporarily move to Vermont St because the buildings at Hopetoun St had become unsafe for the priests and … Read More about Auckland’s Marist Seminary faces repair job

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