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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St Joseph and St Joachim (Otahuhu) parish priest Fr Martin Wu is hoping that he can bring his latest project, “Kai by Koha”, around the community this Christmas to spread a little cheer. NZ Catholic caught up with Fr Wu at the “Gaudete, Advent and Christmas Carols”, a music ministry … Read More about Fr Wu upcycles Kai by Koha
In recent weeks our TVs have confronted us with horrific scenes from Gaza. In this corner of the Holy Land, we see children screaming in abject terror at the killing and destruction has become the norm. The Holy Land is indeed a complex land, and it is difficult for us … Read More about May His Love and Peace Reign
Bishop Richard Laurenson was ordained as the fourth Bishop of Hamilton in a solemn and dignified liturgy at the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary on the evening of December 8, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Before addressing the congregation, which filled the cathedral, … Read More about Joy as fourth Bishop of Hamilton ordained
Since its inception in 1973, the Auckland Diocesan Pastoral Council has been a “spectacular success”, in the opinion of a lay Catholic who was involved with it for 43 years. Pat Lythe, who retired from the DPC in 2018, presented a short history of the council at a November 18 … Read More about Akld DPC 50 years of work described as ‘spectacular success’
A Catholic health professionals group has been established in Christchurch. The establishment of the group means that there is an opportunity to meet with other professionals across a spread of health disciplines in the industry, and to discuss and support each other in both faith and vocation. All health professionals … Read More about Christchurch Catholic health professionals group established
The sense of joy in answering God’s call was evident, when Matthew White was ordained to the transitional diaconate at St Teresa’s Pro-Cathedral, in the Catholic Parish of Otari in Wellington on November 12. This was the first ordination for Archbishop Paul Martin, SM, since his appointment as coadjutor archbishop … Read More about Another step on path to priesthood
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