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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Cardinal John Dew, apostolic administrator of Palmerston North diocese, announced clergy appointments in the diocese, saying he is limiting the changes because of “staffing challenges” that will impact the provision of Masses and pastoral care. “I hope this gives everyone the bigger picture. Changes will need to be made when … Read More about Lack of staff limit clergy moves in PN diocese
Bishop Robin “Bob” Leamy, SM, was a born leader and, if he had been an All Black, he would have been the captain. “[But] he became a Marist, so he ended up [as] provincial, and later a missionary bishop,” said Msgr Paul Farmer during a homily at the funeral Mass … Read More about Bishop ‘Bob’ Leamy was a born leader
Sunlight poured through the roof windows of St Joseph’s Takapuna as Auxillary Bishop Michael Gielen laid his hand on the head of Mark Napa, who was being ordained priest on December 18, 2021. It lent the atmosphere a sense of rightness amidst the prevailing pandemic. Auckland had just moved into … Read More about New priest wants to journey with people
The scale of reported alleged abuse within the Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand has become known for the first time from extensive research undertaken by the Church at the request of the Royal Commission on Abuse in Care. A total of 1680 reports of abuse were made by 1122 … Read More about Scale of abuse in New Zealand Catholic Church revealed in research project: 1680 reports of abuse since 1950
Among those whose services were acknowledged in the 2022 New Year Honours were several Catholics and people with links to the Catholic Church. Jan Maree Rutledge of Auckland was awarded the Queen’s Service Medal for services to transitional housing. Mrs Rutledge has worked in the emergency housing and social services … Read More about Catholic connections in 2022 New Year Honours
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 Sale of bishops’ Ponsonby site will help Catholic Theological College move
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