by MICHAEL OTTO
NEW PLYMOUTH — The new Anglican Archbishop of New Zealand and Pope Francis have something in common — both have wasted no time in emphasising the importance of true discipleship of Jesus. Continue reading
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New Anglican Archbishop for NZ
Sweet Garden
BY JULIA DU FRESNE
I once knew a parish priest who didn’t believe in purgatory. He said so. From the pulpit. Another concedes that it exists — but not for the faithful, for whom apparently God is a glorified insurance agent, with Masses offered for them after death a celestial endowment fund delivering immediate admission to heaven. Continue reading
Argentinians in New Zealand hail Francis
by MICHAEL OTTO
AUCKLAND — “Joy, excitement and pride” — that’s how Walter Alvarez described his reaction to the election of Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio from Argentina as Supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church. Continue reading
Kiwi priest pedals miles on Dutch roads
by MICHAEL OTTO
AUCKLAND — Kiwi priest Fr Marcel Smits might have 11 churches in his parish in the Netherlands, but getting to them by bicycle is no problem. Continue reading
Couple to help in Timor-Leste
by NZ CATHOLIC staff
AUCKLAND — Auckland Catholic couple Andrew Leong and Mary Seong are preparing to spend the next 12 months volunteering in East Timor. Continue reading
Chaplaincy for the deaf turns 35
by MARJORIE DAWSON
PALMERSTON NORTH — About 50 people gathered at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Palmerston North, to celebrate 35 years of Catholic Chaplaincy in New Zealand (1978-2013) on Saturday February 23. Continue reading
‘Bishops’ sprint to highlight local poverty
by MICHAEL OTTO
AUCKLAND — A group of bishops racing around the running track at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland would normally raise an eyebrow or two. Continue reading