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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Each of the country’s six Catholic dioceses has published the synthesis documents as part of the process leading up to the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops which will have the theme: “For a Synodal Church: communion, participation and mission.” The six local synthesis documents follow the … Read More about NZ dioceses publish synod synthesis documents
There are men and women whose attraction is to the same sex, who just get on with their lives, often with the support of others of the same disposition, and in many cases living chastely. This essay is not about them. Rather, it is about those who have an ideological … Read More about About LGBTQ+
Auckland Bishop Stephen Lowe has called on the diocesan Justice and Peace Commission to bring young people in to energise the commission’s social justice work. Bishop Lowe spoke to members of the commission at their meeting on May 28, held at the Pompallier Diocesan Centre. Bishop Lowe noted that, when … Read More about Repackaging social justice work to attract the young
To build a just society in Aotearoa New Zealand, we must reset an alternative moral discourse to the current prevailing philosophy of liberal rationalism. Child Poverty Action Group co-convenor Alan Johnson gave a talk entitled “Telling a new justice story — reframing the poverty debate” to members of the Auckland … Read More about Reframing debate to build a just society
Near the end of her graduation address for Te Kupenga Catholic Theological College on June 10, Professor Isabell Naumann, ISSM, told those present that there is one question which we must all ask of ourselves. “What contribution have we made in shaping the future? This contribution is in the hands … Read More about Theologian tells graduates to shape the future
The Vinnies are continuing to meet a strong demand for assistance, as the rising cost of living impacts on disadvantaged communities. The current demand for food parcels in Auckland is about 500 food parcels a week, with peak demand this year reaching 1200 food parcels. Covid has a long tail, … Read More about Vinnies face continued demand for food parcels
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