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A Catholic health professionals group has been established in Christchurch. The establishment of the group means that there is an opportunity to meet with other professionals across a spread of health disciplines in the industry, and to discuss and support each other in both faith and vocation. All health professionals are most welcome to join … Read More about Christchurch Catholic health professionals group established
The sense of joy in answering God’s call was evident, when Matthew White was ordained to the transitional diaconate at St Teresa’s Pro-Cathedral, in the Catholic Parish of Otari in Wellington on November 12. This was the first ordination for Archbishop Paul Martin, SM, since his appointment as coadjutor archbishop in January, 2021. “We rejoice … Read More about Another step on path to priesthood
On the last Saturday of November, Auckland diocese put on a significant music ministry event, “Gaudete, Advent and Christmas Carols”, ushering in the season by gathering musicians and choirs from parishes, schools and ethnic chaplaincies. Auckland Liturgy and Ministry coordinator Randall Ramos and his co-MC Hinemoa Finau, started the event with high energy, getting the … Read More about Gaudete Advent and Christmas carols
Catholic mental health practitioners need peer support, as they find their faith sidelined in the secular world. Te Kupenga Catholic Theological College director John Evangelista and New Zealand-registered psychologist Pamela Low formed the Catholic Counsellors and Psychologists Network this year, to provide a space for Catholics in the helping industry to exchange ideas, experiences and … Read More about Catholic mental health professionals forge network
New Zealand’s Catholic bishops say the rise in abortion numbers since a 2020 law change is a tragedy and they want the new coalition Government to promote policies that reduce stresses that can lead to mothers opting for abortion. The number of abortions peaked at 18,511 in 2003 before falling steadily to 12,823 in 2016, … Read More about NZ Catholic bishops urge Government to reduce stress on young families to counter rising abortion numbers
Pope Francis has expressed interest in the katekita (Maori catechists), as well as in how the ministry to Maori is being undertaken in Aotearoa New Zealand. Auckland Vicar for Maori Manuel Beazley said that it was “quite a surreal experience” talking to the Pope at the Vatican, during the synod meeting in October. “My first … Read More about Meeting Pope Francis described as a ‘surreal experience’
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