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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Pope Francis has appointed Bishop of Hamilton Stephen Lowe as the new Catholic Bishop of Auckland. The appointment was announced in Rome at midnight New Zealand time. Bishop Lowe replaces Bishop Patrick Dunn, who has served since 1994 and is retiring. The Diocese of Auckland has almost 40 per cent … Read More about Bishop Lowe is the new bishop of Auckland
The Centre for Marriage and Family, Sanctuary of Fourviere and Evangelion, commenced a “Festival on St Joseph” as the Year of St Joseph came to an end. The festival started with an opening Mass on November 14, and will finish with a closing Mass and Festival of Lights at the Sanctuary of Fourviere on December … Read More about Year of St Joseph comes to an end
Ministry of Health chief executive and Health Director-General Dr Ashley Bloomfield has rubbished the idea that Christians represent a majority of those who are anti-vaccine. “I think, the first thing is perspective here. Actually, the notion that we are fractured and divided suggests division that is straight down the middle. But it’s not,” … Read More about Christian upbringing gave Dr Bloomfield strong values
Julianne Hickey is stepping down as director of Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand. NZ Catholic spoke with her about her decade leading the New Zealand Catholic Bishops’ agency for Justice, Peace and Development. NZ CATHOLIC: In your first annual report director’s message, you wrote that 2011 was a challenging year, with the Christchurch earthquake, ongoing uncertainty over Government support … Read More about Departing director looks back at her years at Caritas
A new website featuring art created by talented, but not well-known, young Catholic artists, launched in the last week of October. Called “Everything Blessed”, the website was an idea that came to Daniel Morton-Jones, who knew creative people who didn’t have a platform to promote their work. “My sister, for example, she has done amazing artwork … Read More about Website showcases young Catholic artists
By MICHAEL OTTO and JEFF DILLON The stand of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most prominent wartime conscientious objector, Archibald Baxter, who became a Catholic late in his life, has been honoured with the opening of a national memorial in Dunedin. The Archibald Baxter Peace Garden – The National Memorial for Conscientious Objectors … Read More about Memorial honours NZ’s most prominent pacifist
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