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In order to assist readers in preparing to vote in the General Election on October 17, NZ Catholic has listed … Read More about Political parties and their policies as related to our bishops’ statement
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Most years produce an incomprehensible movie that is celebrated by critics and audiences alike. The year of Covid-19 looks likely … Read More about The art of confusion
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As part of NZ Catholic’s coverage of the 2020 General Election, seven significant political parties were invited to submit 300-word … Read More about Which party should get your vote in the 2020 General Election? – Part 2
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As part of NZ Catholic’s coverage of the 2020 General Election, seven significant political parties were invited to submit 300-word … Read More about Which party should get your vote in the 2020 General Election? Part 1
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October 4: 27th Sunday of Ordinary Time. Readings: 1. Isaiah 5:1-7; Psalm: 80; 2. Philippians 4:6-9; Gospel: Matthew 21:33-43. Much … Read More about A recipe for living as members of God’s church community
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By NEIL VANEY Start at the very beginning Psychologists tell us that, if you want to become a more loving person, you start … Read More about The Practice of Holy Ecology
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by MOTHER MARY MADELEINE, OP When New Zealand went into a Covid-19 lockdown earlier this year, the Dominican Sisters of Wanganui were left with … Read More about Expansion for Whanganui order
Read MoreIn a letter to the Prime Minister, Auckland diocese’s Justice and Peace Commission has reiterated its earlier calls for an … Read More about Calls for amnesty for overstayers affected by border closures
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Auckland diocese assistant pastoral worker to the Deaf Eric Matthews was awarded Māori Champion by Deaf Aotearoa for his initiatives and inspiration for the Maori Deaf youth. The 27-year old said he was surprised to hear he won the award, not knowing that two Deaf people nominated him. “I said, why me? They said I … Read More about Eric a champion for Māori Deaf young people
For the last two years, and especially for the last few months, Father Roger Gilbride, FSSP, felt a “holy impatience” to be ordained as a priest. Scheduled to be ordained in Sydney on two different dates earlier this year, Covid-19 border restrictions meant these celebrations were postponed, so Fr Gilbride had to bide his time, … Read More about Extraordinary form ordinations at St Benedict’s
CLEVELAND (CNS) – Pope Francis’ expression of openness to the idea of laws recognising civil unions, including for gay couples, to protect their rights does not change Church teaching on marriage as being between one woman and one man, said several US bishops and dioceses. “His comments in no way signal a departure from the … Read More about Bishops: Pope remarks on civil unions won’t change Church teaching on marriage
Vietnamese deacon Anthony Tang Vinh Phan was finally ordained to the priesthood, as Christchurch Bishop Paul Martin SM called on him to be “configured in Christ” and “grow into holiness”. Fr Tang’s ordination had to be rescheduled four times due to the different lockdowns the country had undergone. The closure of the borders also meant … Read More about Priest ordained after many delays
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis often has expressed openness to the idea of laws recognizing civil unions, including for gay couples, to protect their rights. The pope’s comments in a brief passage in the documentary film, “Francesco,” are similar to the position he took while archbishop of Buenos Aires, Argentina, and echo … Read More about Pope has history of defending marriage, but being open to some civil unions
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