Six young men entered the Holy Cross seminary this year, double the number of first year seminarians in the past few years. Newly- appointed rector Fr David Dowling expressed hope that these young men will approach their formation with humility. “My hope is that these young men will open themselves to be conformed to Jesus, … Read More about Introducing first year seminarians, 2024
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New Anglican deacon appointed as Sisters of Compassion Co- chief executive
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Inclement weather didn’t dampen enthusiasm or spirits at the inaugural ethnic chaplaincies’ festival for Auckland diocese on the weekend of October 1-2. Held at Sancta Maria College and St Luke’s parish in Flat Bush in east Auckland, the festival featured activities, cultural performances, and stalls selling an assortment of delicious … Read More about Ethnic chaplaincies festival a success
When graphic designer Sr Jane Maisey, RSJ, hears of a need into which she can pour her artistic talents, it is an invitation that she cannot turn down. So, when Te Kupenga— Catholic Theological College lecturer Fr Merv Duffy, SM, asked her if she could create an image that will … Read More about Sister Jane creates an image of the many books of the Bible
Wellington Cardinal John Dew called on newly-ordained priest Fr Alfred Tong and all his brother priests to “be creative and imaginative in the ways that we preach the Gospel and make Jesus known” to an unenthusiastic society. Fr Tong’s ordination was held at St Joseph’s church in Upper Hutt on … Read More about Fr Tong looking forward to his life of ministry
The sun shone down on the participants in the Te Awa Kairangi (Hutt River) prayer walk, magnifying the beauty of God’s creation as they reflected on Laudato Si’ and their Christian duty to care for the environment. Helene Doyle, one of the organisers of the river prayer walk, said that … Read More about River walk celebrates God’s creation
In the public sphere, more Christians should “own their faith”, says the long-time foreign editor of The Australian newspaper. Greg Sheridan, who has been the foreign editor at the newspaper for 30 years, and has written eight books, with two of them specifically about Christianity, said this in a keynote … Read More about Being a resilient minority in a hostile culture
New Zealand canon lawyer Msgr Brendan Daly believes the challenge for the Church in Australia and New Zealand is “to work for more accountability and transparency” in its penal processes to ensure its credibility. At a presentation before the 55th conference of the Canon Law Society of Australia and New … Read More about ‘Best practice’ requires protecting victims more
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