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By MIKE CONROY CHARIS was launched during the international gathering of Catholic Charismatic Renewal delegates with Pope Francis held in … Read More about CHARIS retreat for priests
Read MoreFr Dan Cummings died at home on the family farm at Tuapeka Flat on March 28, a few days after … Read More about Much-loved Fr Dan dies
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As Covid-19 continues its seemingly-inexorable march through many nations, New Zealand wants to be able to continue to be “Covid-free”, … Read More about Nuclear-free and Covid-free
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August 2: Eighteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time. Readings: 1. Isaiah 55:1-3; Psalm: 145; 2. Romans 8:35,37-39; Gospel: Matthew 14:13-21. Through … Read More about A fine illustration of Jesus’ compassionate love
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by Sr BRIDGET CRISP, RSM Many of us know the phrase “actions speak louder than words”. This phrase comes to … Read More about Be brave and follow up on that call!
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Long-term relationships between filmmakers and actors usually indicate mutually rewarding rapport. The empathy between director Michael Winterbottom and Steve Coogan … Read More about Greece and greed
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July 26: Seventeenth Sunday of Ordinary Time. Readings: 1. 1 Kings 3:5,7-12; Psalm: 119P; 2. Romans 8:28-30; Gospel: Matthew 13:44-52. These biblical … Read More about Thinking about the universal divine plan
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by DAVID TENNENT On Saturday, June 27, Fr Peter Murphy celebrated Mass with members of his family and parishioners of … Read More about Celebration of Fr Murphy’s 50th jubilee
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With new parishes being formed in Christchurch diocese, leadership teams are being formed and communities are actively seeking ways to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ to the wider community. Overseas expertise is being engaged to help in this process. Christchurch diocese evangelisation coordinator Matt O’Connell told NZ Catholic that a small group of … Read More about Chch looking to further develop parish outreach
by JEFF DILLON About 60 people gathered at 1pm on June 20, near the entrance to Dunedin Hospital, on Unborn Remembrance Day, organised throughout New Zealand by Voice for Life. The hour-long ceremony drew attention to the 581 lives aborted at the hospital during 2019, which contributed to the New Zealand total of 12,857 abortions … Read More about Many little lives lost remembered in the South
Family Life International New Zealand recently opened a new home in Auckland for mothers and babies who face many difficulties. Saint Gianna’s Home for Mothers and Babies provides a safe and positive home for mothers who need urgent accommodation because of their particular situation. Often, the mothers will be vulnerable to suggestions of abortion. The … Read More about New Akld home for babies and mothers
Bishop Michael Dooley has returned to Dunedin diocese and has resumed his duties as bishop after taking some time away. On May 3, Bishop Dooley wrote a letter addressed to his “dear brothers and sisters in Christ” announcing that he would spend some time away from the diocese for personal and spiritual renewal. Referring to … Read More about Dunedin Bishop resumes duties after time away
Catholicism does not require Jesus to be blonde-haired and blue-eyed, says a New Zealand theologian, in response to a challenge by a US Black Lives Matter activist. Fr Mervyn Duffy, SM, made the comment to NZ Catholic after the newspaper sent questions about recent statements by activist Shaun King. Last month, Mr King said statues … Read More about Jesus not required to be blonde, blue-eyed
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