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2843kms walked to help victims of trafficking

By NZ Catholic contributor | December 28, 2021 | 0 Comments

by Susan Dickson The Vietnam-China border is 1445 km long. This border is a known area for human trafficking, as women and children are often trafficked into China to be sold as brides or enter other situations of exploitation.   The challenge for a group of Catholic women from Aotearoa New Zealand was to form a group to collectively walk … Read More about 2843kms walked to help victims of trafficking

Otago church closed after more than 100 years

By Rowena Orejana | December 27, 2021 | 0 Comments

by PETER OWENS On December 5, St Patrick’s church in Lawrence, Central Otago, was closed as a parish church after being the centre for Catholic activity in the region for more than 100 years. However, age took its toll on this historic church and, according to St Patrick’s parish chairman … Read More about Otago church closed after more than 100 years

No Christmas Masses at St Patrick’s Cathedral this year

By NZ Catholic Staff | December 24, 2021 | 0 Comments

The extension of the red Covid-19 protection framework setting in Auckland until late December has led to a decision that no Christmas Masses would be celebrated at St Patrick’s Cathedral this year.  In a December 14 notice on the St Patrick’s website, the Dean of the Cathedral, Fr Chris Denham, expressed his … Read More about No Christmas Masses at St Patrick’s Cathedral this year

Learning about the saint behind the Santa Claus legend

By Rowena Orejana | December 23, 2021 | 0 Comments

From an ascetic bishop to a jolly bearded man in a red suit, the story of St Nicholas is one that reached legendary proportions as it was passed on from person to person and culture to culture.   Te Kupenga lecturer Fr Merv Duffy, SM, who acknowledged a little resemblance to the modern-day version of the saint, said a “whole series … Read More about Learning about the saint behind the Santa Claus legend

SVdP sets up Christmas toy shop

By Rowena Orejana | December 22, 2021 | 0 Comments

The St Vincent de Paul Society in Wellington is partnering with the Wellington City Mission to put up a Christmas toyshop for their clients this year.   SVdP communications and marketing development manager Millie Lambess said they are thankful to be able to work with the city mission, which has a bigger reach in terms of resources and donations.   … Read More about SVdP sets up Christmas toy shop

Bishop Lowe appointment is “answer to my prayers” – Bishop Dunn

By Rowena Orejana | December 18, 2021 | 2 Comments

Auckland Bishop Patrick Dunn said the appointment of his successor, Bishop Stephen Lowe, by Pope Francis is the “answer to my prayers” citing his continued failing eyesight as the reason for his retirement. Bishop Dunn said plans are tentative, but they hope that Bishop Lowe will move up to Auckland … Read More about Bishop Lowe appointment is “answer to my prayers” – Bishop Dunn