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The shifts of emphasis since Vatican II that have come down into parish life, particularly with the sacraments and Mass, … Read More about Working towards a co-responsible leadership model
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The oral stories of a people in the Solomon Islands, stories which were in danger of being lost forever, have … Read More about Stories from Solomon Islands people preserved
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CAPE TOWN, South Africa (CNS) – About 14,000 people in drought-ravaged southern Madagascar face starvation after exhausting all their options … Read More about Southern Madagascar drought leads to starvation; pandemic complicates aid
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WASHINGTON (CNS) – It’s “a fair question,” said Bishop James Wall of Gallup, New Mexico, to ask whether US bishops … Read More about Salvation of souls motivates US bishop concerning abortion and Communion
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As I write this piece, we have just completed Term 1, still Covid-minded, and hopeful that the world will return … Read More about Inspiring young women to change the world
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With pressure for a cease-fire increasing, 11 days of Israeli airstrikes in Gaza are taking a toll both mentally and … Read More about Catholic Relief Services official in Gaza: ‘I know these people. They are not numbers’
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The Catholic bishops of Aotearoa New Zealand will discuss at their October meeting the new lay ministry of catechist announced … Read More about NZ bishops to discuss catechist ministry announced by Pope
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) – The revised section of the Code of Canon Law dealing with crimes and penalties, including those … Read More about Revised canon law on crimes, penalties almost ready for publication
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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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