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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Dunedin diocese eyes self-insurance as premiums soar
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New Anglican deacon appointed as Sisters of Compassion Co- chief executive
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Big year for Vinnies working with students
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On July 14, jubilees of priesthood for diocesan and religious priests were celebrated in Wellington archdiocese. According to a note on Cardinal John Dew’s facebook page, the jubilarians this year were Frs John Walls, SM (50 years), Roderick Milne, SM (60 years), David Arms, SSC (60 years), Brian Wysocki, SM … Read More about Wellington Archdiocese marks priestly jubilees
by NZ CATHOLIC staff The Ministry of Health has six full-time positions dedicated to “assisted dying”, but no team dedicated to palliative care, which alarms Dr John Kleinsman, director of the New Zealand Catholic bishops’ Nathaniel Centre for Bioethics. “Proponents of the End of Life Choice Act promoted its introduction as … Read More about End-of-life process slanted to euthanasia
Young people from around Aotearoa New Zealand are invited to join a pilgrimage to World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon next year and maybe see Pope Francis himself there. The Catholic bishops’ Council for Young People – made up of representatives from Catholic youth ministries across the country – has … Read More about NZ itinerary published for World Youth Day 2023 pilgrimage to Lisbon
Peter Neven, a member of Auckland Bishop Stephen Lowe’s Diocesan Administration Council, has been made a Knight of the Pontifical Equestrian Order of St Gregory the Great. A “surprise” presentation of the medal and framed certificate was made to Peter Neven of Glendowie at the Pompallier Diocesan Centre on July … Read More about Papal knighthood long time in making
Newly-ordained Fr Adam Kirkeby’s vocation story didn’t start with a great revelation or an “aha!” moment. Rather, it was a call in quiet moments, a gentle pull, something that was always there waiting for him to respond. “It was something that I started to feel drawn to when I was … Read More about New priest Fr Adam Kirkeby felt God’s quiet – but persistent – call
OBERAMMERGAU, Germany (CNS) – “I shout: ‘Jesus is innocent! Set him free!’” Roswitha Stückl exclaimed in a loud voice, while grinning at her husband, Peter, who plays the Annas, the high priest. White-haired Peter Stückl chuckled as he recounted his many years of acting in the world-famed Passion Play and … Read More about For many in Oberammergau, the Passion Play is a family tradition
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