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 displaced
in Mosul and nearby areas. Continue reading
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Eastern Catholics want a migrant quota
Huge response for help with benefits
by PETER GRACE
AUCKLAND — The centre of gravity shifted in Mangere from August 5 to 7 as hundreds of people crowded over the footpath, into the foyer and into a huge room each day at the WINZ Mangere
office. Continue reading
Setting a record for sacred #selfies
by Catholic News Service
Past popes have set a variety of records, but Pope Francis seems sure to be setting the record for papal selfies. Continue reading
League delegates discuss having women deacons
by ROWENA OREJANA
AUCKLAND — If we can’t ordain women priests, why not women deacons? Continue reading
Later years can be the best, CWL hears
by PETER GRACE
AUCKLAND — The biggest social mistake made by the elderly is the answer they give to the question, “How are you?”, says teacher, author and psychotherapist, Juliet Batten. Continue reading
Moving school to school often hurts children
by MICHAEL OTTO
AUCKLAND — Children often changing schools is an ongoing issue in south Auckland, but local Catholic schools in the area seem to have more stable enrolments. Continue reading
Santo Nino at home in St Benedict’s
by ROWENA OREJANA
AUCKLAND — The image of
Senyor Santo Nino (Holy Child Jesus) has finally found a home at St Benedict’s Church in Newton. Continue reading
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