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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A special sign was given to Bishop Stephen Lowe when he was preparing to leave Hamilton and head north to be the Twelfth Bishop of Auckland. Bishop Lowe told people at a powhiri in the grounds of the Pompallier Diocesan Centre in Ponsonby on February 18 that he was leaving … Read More about Ponsonby powhiri for new Auckland bishop
“Christ — he must be our first word. But he is the Word. Christ calls us, Christ empowers us and Christ sends us.” That is how Bishop Stephen Lowe started his homily at the Mass, celebrated at St Patrick’s Cathedral on February 19, during which he was installed as the … Read More about Bishop Lowe installed as twelfth Bishop of Auckland
The leaders of New Zealand’s four main Christian denominations have released a statement on Russian aggression in Ukraine. The leaders are Right Rev. Hamish Galloway (moderator, Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand), Andrew Doubleday (president, Methodist Church of New Zealand), Cardinal John Dew (Archbishop of Wellington) and Archbishop Don Tamihere/Archbishop … Read More about NZ Church leaders issue statement on Russia aggression in Ukraine
The Society of St Vincent de Paul Christchurch’s (SSVDPC) $2.25 million housing project for young and vulnerable families is expected to be completed by September this year, with the aim of having tenants moved in by the end of the year. SSVDP Christchurch area president Mike Daly told NZ Catholic … Read More about SSVDP housing project in Chch begins with donors still wanted
The sale of the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference’s half share in the former Good Shepherd College site in Auckland to the Society of Mary will help Te Kupenga-Catholic Theological College to move to modern premises. Proceeds from the sale of the site at 20 Ponsonby Rd will go to … Read More about Bishops sell share of site to Marists
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