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November 29: First Sunday of Advent. Readings: 1. Isaiah 63:16-17, 64:1,3-8; Psalm: XX; 2. 1 Corinthians 1:3-9; Gospel: Mark 13:33-37. As we … Read More about At the start of Advent, a mighty but straightforward message
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by BEATE MATTHIES “Presence in Unity” – What a challenge it has been to organise an event of “presence”, while … Read More about Unity across denominations
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by PATRICIA BROOKS Tauranga parishioners, Maureen and Kevin Gallagher had a very happy marriage for 66 years. When they became engaged, Kevin … Read More about Couple die on same day after 66 years married
Read MoreChristians of different traditions have enough in common to be able to unite and work for a better world. This … Read More about Christians have enough in common to work together
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St Joseph’s School (Upper Hutt) student Grace Moorman was the lucky recipient of US$1000 from the Knights of Columbus Pennsylvania … Read More about Knightly help for Upper Hutt student
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by Sr CARMEL COLE On Sunday, November 1, Sisters Linley Trower and Muriel Kivell celebrated 60 years of profession as … Read More about Two Mission Sisters served in many places
Read MoreThree out of five Catholic churches in the Wairarapa are to be put up for sale after decisions made by … Read More about Decision made to sell three Wairarapa churches Vatican
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Ribbons have been tied to a fence at St Patrick’s church in Napier and will stay there as an acknowledgement … Read More about Ribbons tied to Napier church ‘Loud Fence’
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Parishioners and clergy from across Palmerston North diocese gathered at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit on October 8 for Mass, to rejoice with eight priests celebrating their jubilees of ordination, and three bishops on their episcopal ordination anniversaries. Fr John McLaughlan (65 years), Fr Frank Twiss, SM, and Fr Walter Cooke (60 years), Fr … Read More about Reflecting on years of service
The approval of the End of Life Choice Act Referendum puts vulnerable people and those who care for them on an unwelcome and dangerous path, says the ethics expert for the Catholic bishops, Dr John Kleinsman. “For very many people, the End of Life Choice Act will bring a new and unwelcome dynamic into their … Read More about “Yes” vote for euthanasia puts vulnerable on a dangerous path – NZ bishops’ conference
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
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