by ROWENA OREJANA
AUCKLAND — Waving hello to dolphins and orcas. Being out on the water for about half the day. Nothing could be cooler for a 14-year-old boy except taking part in an international regatta in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Continue reading
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Young Kiwi sailor competes in Mexico
Quilts illustrate the vision of Mother Aubert
by SUE SECONI
WANGANUI — One hundred and fifty people of all creeds and none gathered in St Mary’s Church in
Wanganui on July 12 for the blessing and opening of Merrilyn George’s week-long exhibition of more than 20 quilts inspired by and honouring Mother Suzanne Aubert. Continue reading
Men’s order moves from outside to inside
by ROWENA OREJANA
ORKNEY, Scotland — The Congregation of the Sons of the Most Holy Redeemer called Christchurch Bishop Barry Jones their “quiet shepherd and instrument of grace” Continue reading
Scripture : It is the Word of God that truly nourishes
August 3: 18th Sunday of Year: Readings: 1.
Isaiah 55:1-3; Psalm 145; 2. Romans 8:35, 37-
39; Gospel, Matthew 14:13-21.
by Fr Kevin Waldie, SM
Being fed from the love of God is the thought that comes through to us in each of our biblical authors this Sunday. Continue reading
Website man aims for one-stop online Catholic shop
by ROWENA OREJANA
CHRISTCHURCH — Website administrator Graeme Scott is building a one-stop online shop
for information on parish events and Mass times, as well as resources for developing the faith. Continue reading
Theologian likes Pope Francis’s style
by PETER GRACE
OKOROIRE — A priest, author and scholar who tried to get Nicole Kidman to join him in Rome was
the main presenter at the annual Hamilton priests’ gathering early in July. Continue reading
Auckland priests get together
by Fr PETER MURPHY
TAUPO — God clearly has a sense of humour, Fr Gilbert Ramos told his brother priests at the second Auckland Diocesan Clergy Assembly, held at Wairakei from July 14 to 18. Continue reading
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