new zealand catholic bishops conference – NZ Catholic Newspaper https://www.nzcatholic.org.nz The New Zealand National Catholic Newspaper Wed, 14 Feb 2018 21:02:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.8.5 Suzanne Aubert Day in October https://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/2017/07/19/suzanne-aubert-day-in-october/ https://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/2017/07/19/suzanne-aubert-day-in-october/#respond Tue, 18 Jul 2017 20:30:06 +0000 https://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/?p=15540 The Sisters of Compassion and the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference have announced the first Sunday of October as a day of celebration for the Venerable Suzanne Aubert. Suzanne Aubert was the founder of the Sisters of Compassion, New Zealand’s only home grown order of sisters. Last year, Pope Francis declared Suzanne Aubert “venerable” —

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]]> https://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/2017/07/19/suzanne-aubert-day-in-october/feed/ 0 Bishops publish new policy booklet on Christian funerals https://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/2017/05/29/bishops-publish-new-policy-booklet-christian-funerals/ https://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/2017/05/29/bishops-publish-new-policy-booklet-christian-funerals/#respond Sun, 28 May 2017 22:59:10 +0000 https://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/?p=15116 The New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference has published a new booklet on liturgical policy for Christian funerals and guidelines for tangihana. The 36-page booklet is entitled For Those Who Believe: Life is Changed not Ended, a quote from Preface 1 for Mass for the Dead. The policy recognises the challenges and sensitivity required of those

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]]> https://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/2017/05/29/bishops-publish-new-policy-booklet-christian-funerals/feed/ 0 New Rite of Blessing for expectant parents and their unborn child https://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/2016/07/14/new-rite-blessing-expectant-parents-unborn-child/ https://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/2016/07/14/new-rite-blessing-expectant-parents-unborn-child/#respond Wed, 13 Jul 2016 23:18:30 +0000 https://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/?p=13211 The New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference are offering a new publication Ko Te Ritenga Whakapai I Ngā Mātua Me Tā Rāua Tamaiti Kei Roto Tonu I Te Kōpū,  Rite of Blessing for Expectant Parents and Their Child in the Womb  which outlines the wording and prayers for this Rite. This is especially timely following the

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]]> https://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/2016/07/14/new-rite-blessing-expectant-parents-unborn-child/feed/ 0 Catholics speak of being hurt by Church teaching https://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/2014/10/06/catholics-speak-of-being-hurt-by-church-teaching/ https://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/2014/10/06/catholics-speak-of-being-hurt-by-church-teaching/#comments Sun, 05 Oct 2014 20:14:22 +0000 http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/?p=8623 by ROWENA OREJANA WELLINGTON — New Zealand Catholics unable to live up to the Church’s teaching on remarriage, divorce, cohabitation, contraception and same-sex unions felt “a strong sense of exclusion and hurt”, a survey conducted by the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference has shown. The more than 2000 responses to the survey carried out from

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]]> https://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/2014/10/06/catholics-speak-of-being-hurt-by-church-teaching/feed/ 3 Poverty in an affluent society a statement from the New Zealand Catholic bishops https://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/2011/03/15/poverty-in-an-affluent-society-a-statement-from-the-new-zealand-catholic-bishops/ https://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/2011/03/15/poverty-in-an-affluent-society-a-statement-from-the-new-zealand-catholic-bishops/#respond Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:00:00 +0000 http://nzcatholic.iconmedia.co.nz/?p=2763 Being in communion with Jesus Christ draws us into his being for all; it makes it our own way of beingThe love of God is revealed in responsibility for others. Love of God and love of our neighbour together make up the great commandment taught by Jesus Christ. Our personal search for holiness is forever

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]]> https://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/2011/03/15/poverty-in-an-affluent-society-a-statement-from-the-new-zealand-catholic-bishops/feed/ 0 Prelates seek action on abortion https://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/2009/12/05/prelates-seek-action-on-abortion/ https://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/2009/12/05/prelates-seek-action-on-abortion/#respond Fri, 04 Dec 2009 12:00:00 +0000 http://nzcatholic.iconmedia.co.nz/?p=2766 WELLINGTON New Zealands bishops are urging the Government to address questions raised in a study on the links between abortion and mental health. A University of Otago longitudinal study of more than 500 women found that abortion can increase the risk of developing problems like depression and anxiety. The study by Professor David Fergusson and

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]]> https://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/2009/12/05/prelates-seek-action-on-abortion/feed/ 0 NZ bishops lift swine flu restrictions https://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/2009/05/27/nz-bishops-lift-swine-flu-restrictions/ https://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/2009/05/27/nz-bishops-lift-swine-flu-restrictions/#respond Tue, 26 May 2009 12:00:00 +0000 http://nzcatholic.iconmedia.co.nz/?p=2591 WELLINGTON New Zealands Catholic bishops have lifted restrictions on practices at Mass that were implemented three weeks ago in response to fears of the spread of H1N1 influenza, also known as swine flu. In a May 21 statement, the bishops said they had decided to lift the restrictions after consulting with the Health Ministry. As

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]]> https://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/2009/05/27/nz-bishops-lift-swine-flu-restrictions/feed/ 0 NZ bishops back prayer campaign for Kiwi kids https://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/2009/03/07/nz-bishops-back-prayer-campaign-for-kiwi-kids/ https://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/2009/03/07/nz-bishops-back-prayer-campaign-for-kiwi-kids/#respond Fri, 06 Mar 2009 12:00:00 +0000 http://nzcatholic.iconmedia.co.nz/?p=2589 WELLINGTON For the first time, New Zealands Catholic bishops have included a Day of Prayer for Children in their national calendar. The day, first reported in NZ Catholic last year, will be marked on March 1 and has seen a partnership forged between the bishops development agency, Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand, and the Open Home

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]]> https://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/2009/03/07/nz-bishops-back-prayer-campaign-for-kiwi-kids/feed/ 0 Bishops stress liturgy, youth https://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/2008/11/03/bishops-stress-liturgy-youth/ https://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/2008/11/03/bishops-stress-liturgy-youth/#respond Sun, 02 Nov 2008 12:00:00 +0000 http://nzcatholic.iconmedia.co.nz/?p=2281 HAMILTON The establishment of new offices for liturgy and young people demonstrates the emphasis New Zealands bishops place on those aspects of Church life, Bishop Denis Browne has said. As NZ Catholic reported in September, the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference is undergoing a restructure with the aim of fulfilling the pastoral priorities it set

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]]> https://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/2008/11/03/bishops-stress-liturgy-youth/feed/ 0 Bishops release guide to voting in election https://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/2008/09/07/bishops-release-guide-to-voting-in-election/ https://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/2008/09/07/bishops-release-guide-to-voting-in-election/#respond Sat, 06 Sep 2008 12:00:00 +0000 http://nzcatholic.iconmedia.co.nz/?p=2278 AUCKLAND New Zealands bishops have urged the countrys Catholics to think critically about how to vote in the upcoming general election, issuing a statement to help the faithful ask the right questions of parties and candidates. In the statement, released on August 11 and titled Mindful of the Common Good Thinking about Election 2008, the

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