Mike Stopforth – NZ Catholic Newspaper

Leaders back Christchurch Anglican cathedral decision

NZ Catholic Staff — Sat, 14 Oct 2017 20:30:03 +0000

Heads of Christian denominations in Canterbury have called for acceptance of the decision by the Anglican Christchurch diocesan synod to reinstate the earthquake-damaged Christ Church Cathedral. A statement by 13 church leaders, including Catholic representation by Christchurch Catholic diocese’s Mike Stopforth, expressed “unequivocal support for the Anglican community”. But the statement also noted concerns around

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Major conference on parish renewal for Chch

Michael Otto — Tue, 10 Oct 2017 20:30:28 +0000

A major conference on parish renewal featuring three international speakers and many quality workshops is being planned for Christchurch in November. The Ablaze Parish Renewal Conference on November 10-11 will be held at St Mary’s Church, and City Church, Manchester St, in Christchurch. The international speakers are Bishop Nicholas Hudson, auxiliary bishop for the diocese

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Akld and Chch Easter trading decisions praised

NZ Catholic Staff — Thu, 28 Sep 2017 20:30:24 +0000

The decision by the Auckland Council not to extend Easter Sunday trading has been praised by Auckland diocese’s Justice and Peace Commission. On August 24, councillors voted 20-1 to retain the status quo so that only shops currently able to trade on Easter Sunday will continue to be able to do so. According to the

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Diocese wants beautiful churches to rise

Rowena Orejana — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 01:09:09 +0000

by ROWENA OREJANA Beautiful traditional churches are expected in Christchurch as the diocese gears towards rebuilding next year some churches destroyed by the 2011 earthquake. Bishop’s Pastoral Office director Mike Stopforth said the diocese is preparing for a number of churches to be built. “We’ve got three churches currently active being planned. We have another

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New FCBCO President

Michael Otto — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 00:00:38 +0000

by Bishop Patrick Dunn The Federation of Bishops’ Conferences of Oceania have elected Archbishop John Ribat of Port Moresby as president of their federation, and the vice president is Bishop Robert McGuckin of Toowoomba. The next assembly will be in Papua New Guinea in 2018. The Wellington archdiocese hosted the 80-plus bishops of the Federation

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