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An Auckland Computer Science academic says he is at a loss to understand what many see as the modern dichotomy between science and religion. Dr Robert Sheehan, from the University of Auckland’s Department...

by MARIE ROSS When we think of saints, we may conjure up an image of other-worldly types, somewhat divorced from reality and prone to mystical experiences alien to lesser mortals. The...

By Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON (CNS) -- In more ways than one, Ash Wednesday -- celebrated March 1 this year -- leaves a mark. That's because not only are Catholics marked with...

Palmerston North Bishop Charles Drennan has called ACT leader David Seymour’s End of Life Choice Bill “deeply cynical” saying the title tricks people into thinking that euthanasia or assisted suicide is something good.“End of...

By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis urged Christians to remember how they first encountered Christ and to share his love and mercy with others, especially through acts...

by WIGA AUTET “Bishop Pompallier had a greatest gift to give, a gift of Jesus.” With these words Bishop Stephen Lowe of Hamilton greeted the faithful at Totara Point in the Hokianga on Epiphany Sunday, January 8. “Today is...

by DAVE CRAMPTON Lower Hutt athlete Nathaniel Sulupo may have started throwing shot put and discus seriously only about 18 months ago, but he is already on his way to his first world championships in...

Pope Francis is giving us an urgent call to look at the issue of homosexuality more deeply by understanding the person first and foremost. Courage International associate director Fr Philip Bochanski made this...

Auckland Bishop Patrick Dunn said the International Commission on English in the Liturgy is not currently considering changing the line in “Our Father” which Pope Francis considered to be...

by MICHAEL OTTO TAURANGA — In the 50 years since 1963, there have been many changes in Church and the world, but one thing has stayed constant — the Greerton...

by PETER GRACE New Zealand Bishop John Patrick Kavanagh succeeded in an important quest in France in 1952 because he was well prepared. At an anniversary Mass for the Little Sisters...

by PETER GRACE AUCKLAND — Twenty-three years ago the life of Vietnamese Community chaplain, Fr Andrew Nguyen, was transformed. On June 6, 1990, Fr Nguyen arrived in New Zealand to a...

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Proclaiming his innocence after being charged with sexual abuse, Australian Cardinal George Pell said, "I'm looking forward finally to having my day in court." "I'm innocent...

by ROWENA OREJANA Tucked in the heart of Ponsonby is St John Vianney House, home to 10 retired priests. The latest resident, Msgr Brian Arahill, said 58 years ago, when he...

The National Professional Standards Committee (NPSC) has appointed former Christchurch lawyer and mother of two Virginia Noonan as director of the National Office of Professional Standards (NOPS). Ms Noonan, most...

by NZ CATHOLIC staff WELLINGTON — The new translation of the Roman Missal will not be introduced in New Zealand on the first Sunday of Advent — November 27 —...

by MICHAEL OTTO WANAKA — Ten students at Holy Family School, Wanaka, have been writing and drawing to highlight the meaning of Christmas. The fruit of their work is a full...

by ROWENA OREJANA AUCKLAND – The Eastern Catholic Churches in New Zealand are asking the government to reinstate an immigration quota specifically for Iraqi Christians who are being persecuted and...

by ROWENA OREJANA Priests are called to serve the Lord even during times of infirmity and seeming helplessness. Auckland Bishop Patrick Dunn shared this reflection during his homily at the...

Bishop Stephen Lowe of Hamilton has proposed changing the number of parishes in Hamilton city from six to four. Bishop Lowe spelled out the need to make changes, the reasons...

Invercargill by JEFF DILLON Cardboard, scissors, tape. No it is not a new game, but it was quite a learning curve for four girls and nine boys from years 5 and...

New legislation will mean that Catholic dioceses in New Zealand will have different timeframes for assessment and strengthening of any earthquake-prone buildings.  The Building (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Act passed by Parliament in mid-May divides the country into...

by JUDITH DOYLE A slim spire across the river surrounded by bush and a sparse scatter of buildings. This is our first glimpse of Jerusalem (Hiruharama) on the Whanganui River...

By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- As disciples, Christians are called to imitate Jesus' heart and lead others directly to him, without lecturing them, Pope Francis said. Thousands gathered...

In the depths of winter, some 50 protesters formed a human chain around a block of land in Trentham, Upper Hutt, which Housing New Zealand wants to sell. The St Joseph’s (Upper Hutt)...

With the general election on September 20 approaching fast, NZ Catholic has summarised the policies of the main parties according to the headings outlined in the New Zealand Catholic bishops’ statement...

VATICAN CITY (CNS) - Pope Francis' new document, "Gaudete et Exsultate", shows that holiness is not an impossible task nor is it something to be pursued far removed from...

by CHERRY C. THELMO-FERNANDEZ AUCKLAND — Nearly 10,000 people took part in a Catholic event, Sinulog 2012, at the North Shore Events Centre last month. In 1521, Queen Juana (formerly Hara...

by PETER GRACE A former accountant and general manager of Dunedin diocese was ordained to the priesthood in Morrinsville on October 10. Stuart Young grew up as a Presbyterian and attended...

by MICHAEL OTTO People visit Geneva in Switzerland for many reasons. They might be international visitors on a diplomatic mission to the United Nations Office in the Palais des Nations....