little sisters of the poor – NZ Catholic Newspaper

Reflection and prayers from Auckland church ‘legend’

NZ Catholic Staff — Mon, 12 Dec 2016 22:28:24 +0000

by Pat Lythe

On the Saturday of Labour weekend, an assembly of people, mainly Catholics, gathered at the Little Sisters of the Poor in Herne Bay, Auckland, to witness the launch of Jocelyn Franklin’s beautiful book of reflections and prayers, titled Faith and Reflection. echo $variable;

The post Reflection and prayers from Auckland church ‘legend’ appeared first on NZ Catholic Newspaper.

Governor General makes special visit

NZ Catholic Staff — Sun, 12 Jun 2016 22:25:50 +0000

by Jeff Dillon Residents of the Sacred Heart Home and Hospital run by the Little Sisters of the Poor in Brockville, Dunedin, were treated to a special visit in early May when Governor-General Sir Jerry Mateparae arrived. The Governor-General, while interested in the lives of residents, was on a special mission. He was there to meet a special treasure there, Sr Marie of

The post Governor General makes special visit appeared first on NZ Catholic Newspaper.

Priests told they serve even in infirmity

Rowena Orejana — Tue, 19 Apr 2016 21:35:20 +0000

by ROWENA OREJANA Priests are called to serve the Lord even during times of infirmity and seeming helplessness. Auckland Bishop Patrick Dunn shared this reflection during his homily at the renewal of priestly vows Mass at the chapel of the Little Sisters of the Poor-Aged Care in Ponsonby on March 23. The Mass was held

The post Priests told they serve even in infirmity appeared first on NZ Catholic Newspaper.

Sr Marie still lends a helping hand at 100

Michael Otto — Sun, 25 May 2014 22:08:42 +0000

by JEFF DILLON
DUNEDIN — A letter from the Queen. A certificate of celebration from
Pope Francis. Sr Marie of the Little Sisters of the Poor takes all the fuss in her stride as she celebrates 100 years.echo $variable;

The post Sr Marie still lends a helping hand at 100 appeared first on NZ Catholic Newspaper.

Pope canonises Father Damien, four others as models of Christian love

Vatican City (CNS) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:00:00 +0000

VATICAN CITY (CNS) Calling them "shining examples" of Christian love, Pope Benedict XVI proclaimed five new saints, including Father Damien de Veuster, the 19th-century Belgian missionary who ministered to people with leprosy in Hawaii before dying of the disease. echo $variable;

The post Pope canonises Father Damien, four others as models of Christian love appeared first on NZ Catholic Newspaper.

200 sisters off to Rome for canonisation of foundress

Michael Otto — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:00:00 +0000

AUCKLAND Little Sisters of the Poor around the world are looking forward to the canonisation of their foundress, Jeanne Jugan, on October 11. About 50 sisters, residents of their homes and lay members of the Association Jeanne Jugan from the province of Australia, New Zealand, Samoa and New Caledonia will attend, NZ Catholic understands. The

The post 200 sisters off to Rome for canonisation of foundress appeared first on NZ Catholic Newspaper.

Little Sisters of the Poor “thrilled” their founder will be canonised

Washington (CNS) — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 12:00:00 +0000

WASHINGTON (CNS) The announcement that Pope Benedict XVI will canonise Blessed Jeanne Jugan, the foundress of the Little Sisters of the Poor, on October 11 has created excitement among members of the congregation worldwide. echo $variable;

The post Little Sisters of the Poor “thrilled” their founder will be canonised appeared first on NZ Catholic Newspaper.