By MINA AMSO A survey looking into church culture in New Zealand has found that the majority of Catholics are not involved in their parishes and are not tithing, prompting questions around engagement levels and their sense of belonging within their church. The 2023 Church Life Survey NZ had ... Read More about New Zealand Catholic Church faces engagement and giving challenges, survey shows
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No police charges vs Cardinal Dew
New Zealand Police found no evidence to substantiate allegations of abuse against Wellington Archbishop Emeritus Cardinal John Dew and will not be laying charges against him. Wellington Archbishop Paul Martin SM released this information in a letter to all the people in the Church following media ... Read More about No police charges vs Cardinal Dew
Inspiration, laughs and banter as Christchurch Catholic women meet and listen to faith stories
By MINA AMSO Christchurch Bishop Michael Gielen has met with dozens of women from throughout the diocese, at an event aiming at connecting, inspiring and also sharing some laughs and banter. Women often times feel as if they're alone, isolated, or that they are the only ones feeling ... Read More about Inspiration, laughs and banter as Christchurch Catholic women meet and listen to faith stories
Still sick, Pope has aide read his audience talk on envy and pride
VATICAN CITY (CNS) - Arriving in a wheelchair instead of walking with his cane, Pope Francis began his weekly general audience by telling visitors and pilgrims, "I'm still a bit sick”, so an aide would read his prepared text. The pope had cancelled his appointments on February 24 and February 26 ... Read More about Still sick, Pope has aide read his audience talk on envy and pride
Fr David Dowling appointed as new rector of Holy Cross Seminary
By NZ CATHOLIC staff Father David Dowling has been appointed the new rector of Holy Cross Seminary in Auckland. The appointment has been confirmed by the Vatican’s Dicastery for Evangelisation. Fr Dowling is at present the Human Formator at Holy Cross. He will take over the role in April from ... Read More about Fr David Dowling appointed as new rector of Holy Cross Seminary