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Head of SSPX to bless church in New Zealand

Michael Otto — Mon, 02 Sep 2013 05:55:45 +0000

by MICHAEL OTTO ROTORUA — Plans have been made for the superior of the traditionalist Society of St Pius X, Bishop Bernard Fellay, to come to New Zealand in October this year, when supporters hope he will bless a former Catholic church building that is to be moved from Rotorua to Auckland. Bishop Fellay, whose

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Moot response: Many issues due to ‘disconnects’, says bishop

Michael Otto — Wed, 26 Jun 2013 05:08:40 +0000

by MICHAEL OTTO ROTORUA — Responding to concerns expressed at a Moot in Rotorua about the role of women and youth in the Church, as well as the relationship between clergy and laity, Bishop Peter Cullinane said that underlying the headings and discussions at the event, was a sense of “disconnect”. This “disconnect” is between

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Priests’ assembly to be in Rotorua next year

Michael Otto — Wed, 30 May 2012 05:15:12 +0000

by MICHAEL OTTO ROTORUA — A national assembly of diocesan priests is being planned for Rotorua in 2013, NZ Catholic understands. The last two national priests’ assemblies have been in Blenheim, in 2003 and 2008, but an organising committee decided it would be good to have a North Island venue this time. The organising committee,

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Easter trading bill defeated

Michael Otto — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:00:00 +0000

WELLINGTON An attempt to allow local councils to decide if shops should be able to open on Easter Sunday has failed. Rotorua MP Todd McClays private members bill was defeated 62-59 at its first reading in a conscience vote in December. Mr McClay argued that exemptions that allow stores in certain tourist areas to open

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Project to boost thinking

Michael Otto — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 12:00:00 +0000

ROTORUA Year 7 and 8 students at John Paul College will get more than the usual during science lessons this year. They will be involved in the Rotorua schools Thinking Kids project, a strategy designed to develop students critical thinking skills and ultimately raise their levels of achievement. John Paul College is a member of

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