EDITORIAL
For thousands of years, indigenous peoples lived free in their territories. When European monarchies arrived in the Western Hemisphere during the so-called Age of Discovery, they claimed the lands, territories and resources of such peoples. Continue reading
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Time for old doctrine to go
The value and power of ritual
by Fr Ron Rolheiser OMI
Today we no longer understand the value and power of ritual. This is more than an individual failing. It’s the cultural air we breathe. In the words of Robert L. Moore, we’ve gone “ritually tone deaf”. The effects of this can be seen everywhere. Allow me two examples: Continue reading
Much to learn on the trail of Suzanne Aubert
by SUE SECONI
The Associates of Suzanne Aubert-Te Hunga Whai i nga Akoranga a Suzanne learnt a lot more about New Zealand’s saint-in-the-making when 12 of their members took part in another Suzanne Aubert trail, this time in central Hawke’s
Bay. Continue reading
Fr Webb celebrates 40th anniversary
by NZ CATHOLIC staff
Fr John Brian Webb of Pt Chevalier parish, in Auckland, last month celebrated his 40th anniversary of ordination to the priesthood. Continue reading
Faith networking integral
by CAMERON TAYLOR
Earthquakes destroyed many of Christchurch’s beautiful church buildings, but the latest All Right? survey
shows churches and other faith networks are integral to the wellbeing of many Cantabrians. Continue reading
Events encourage cultural awareness
by MICHAEL OTTO
A visit to a marae in south Auckland was the culmination of a series of events organised by Te Ngakau Waiora Mercy Spirituality Centre, focusing on Maori culture. Continue reading
Friars gather in USA
by NZ CATHOLIC staff
Thirteen Franciscan friars from the English-speaking world gathered in Washington, D.C., from June 29 to July 3, 2015, to discuss the urgent need for the support of Christians in the Holy Land. Continue reading