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Nuncio stresses vocation to holiness

By Rowena Orejana | October 4, 2022 | 1 Comment

Apostolic Nuncio Archbishop Novatus Rugambwa has encouraged staff and students of Te Kupenga- Catholic Theological College to continue strengthening faith through education as a means to defeat secularism.  The nuncio met with the college’s staff and students on August 19, and presided over a college Mass, which celebrated the Feast … Read More about Nuncio stresses vocation to holiness

Papal knighthood recognises many years of dedicated service

By NZ Catholic contributor | October 4, 2022 | 0 Comments

by CONOR LEAHY  Christchurch North parishioner Geoff Bailey was honoured with a knighthood of the Pontifical Equestrian Order of St Gregory the Great on August 21. This was bestowed upon him by the Bishop of Christchurch, Bishop Michael Gielen.  The investiture ceremony took place at St Bede’s College Chapel – … Read More about Papal knighthood recognises many years of dedicated service

Catholics urged to support hospices and palliative care by direct action

By NZ Catholic Staff | October 4, 2022 | 0 Comments

Catholics are being urged to support the under-funded hospice and palliative care services by donating, volunteering in hospice shops and asking their members of Parliament and the Government to make palliative care a priority.  Auckland Bishop Stephen Lowe, secretary of the NZ Catholic Bishops Conference, says hospices provide a free … Read More about Catholics urged to support hospices and palliative care by direct action

Bible scholars could contribute a lot more to Church, says lecturer

By Rowena Orejana | October 3, 2022 | 1 Comment

Biblical scholars in New Zealand and Australia are hoping that their bishops will use their expertise more in current issues with which the Church is engaged, as well as encouraging young people to take up biblical studies. Australian Catholic Biblical Association president Fr Kevin Waldie, SM, told NZ Catholic that … Read More about Bible scholars could contribute a lot more to Church, says lecturer

New hope for beloved St Joseph’s Home of Compassion in Upper Hutt

By Michael Otto | September 29, 2022 | 0 Comments

A residential care home for older people that was facing imminent closure, St Joseph’s Home of Compassion in Upper Hutt, hopes to keep its doors open, announced Dr Chris Gallavin, Tumu Whakarae (chief executive) of the Sisters of Compassion group. “We were pleased to communicate our partnership between St Joseph’s … Read More about New hope for beloved St Joseph’s Home of Compassion in Upper Hutt

Bishop Pat teaches Maori language and culture

By Rowena Orejana | September 27, 2022 | 1 Comment

When Auckland Emeritus Bishop Patrick Dunn was asked by Holy Cross Seminary rector Fr Matthew Vadakkevettuvazhiyil to teach Maori language and culture to first-year seminarians, he was hesitant to accept the role.  “I can’t see properly and I’m not Maori,” Bishop Dunn said. “I had huge doubts doing it but … Read More about Bishop Pat teaches Maori language and culture