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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Three Catholic organisations have expressed support at a parliamentary select committee for the establishment of Matariki as a public holiday. The Archdiocese of Wellington Commission for Ecology, Justice and Peace, Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand and Challenge 2000 made submissions to the Māori Affairs Committee supporting the Te Pire mō te Hararei Tūmatanui o te Kāhui o Matariki/Te Kāhui o Matariki Public Holiday Bill. The Catholic organisations recognised the importance of respecting the rights of … Read More about Catholic support for Matariki as a public holiday
A parliamentary select committee has recommended changes to a bill that would seek to enable the creation of “safe areas” within up to 150 metres of specified premises providing abortions, on a case- by-case basis, but pro-life groups have condemned the changes and the bill as a whole. Parliament’s Health Select Committee reported back to Parliament … Read More about Pro-life groups object to ‘safe areas’ bill changes
Ministering to people who are contemplating assisted suicide or euthanasia can be tricky, but Catholics are called upon to err on the side of mercy and compassion when making a judgement call. Te Kupenga acting chief executive Dr John Kleinsman and Te Kupenga lecturer and former dean Fr Merv Duffy, SM, stressed this message at an online event … Read More about Event focuses on Catholic response to assisted death
The annual diocesan Mass for those celebrating jubilees of presbyteral ordination in the Diocese of Palmerston North this year was held at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit on November 30. The Mass was celebrated with Bishop Peter Cullinane presiding and with Cardinal John Dew, Bishop Owen Dolan, Fr Craig Butler, Monsignor Brian Walsh and many other clergy in the diocese concelebrating. The five jubilees that were … Read More about Jubilees of ordination celebrated in Palmerston North
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
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
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