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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New Anglican deacon appointed as Sisters of Compassion Co- chief executive
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By ROWENA OREJANA People can have everything going well for them during this lockdown, but still feel unsettled and have mental health issues. Christchurch-based behavioural expert Michael Hempseed told NZ Catholic the number of people that had reached out to him from all around the country to seek help is higher now than it was in the … Read More about Acknowledging the pain of the long lockdown
The Catholic bishops of Aotearoa New Zealand will ensure vaccinated and unvaccinated people can safely attend Mass when the Government’s “traffic light” Covid-19 system starts. Each parish will be asked to provide at least one weekly Mass for people with the “My Vaccine Pass” required for unrestricted gatherings under the … Read More about Catholic churches in NZ will offer Mass for all under “traffic light” plan
A national gathering is being planned for next year at the conclusion of the diocesan discussion and reflection stages of the Synod of Bishops 2021-23 process, said Hamilton Bishop Stephen Lowe. The synod theme is: “For a synodal church: Communion, Participation, and Mission.” During a homily at a Mass celebrated at his chapel because of … Read More about National gathering planned in synod process
Relationships are key to ministering to Māori, particularly when discussing getting vaccinated against the Covid-19 virus. Auckland Vicar for Māori Manuel Beazley said that many of the Catholic parishes in the region are actively promoting vaccination, and were involved in the Super Saturday Vaxathon held on October 16. “There is a big push in south Auckland, many of the Catholic … Read More about Maori leadership needed in vaccination drive
(This is the second part of a two-part article.) Part IV Where to start? I referred to the increasing gap between the number of our parishes and the number of priests. Simply combining parishes, whether for the sake of having a parish priest in every parish, or out of due … Read More about Mission, ministries and co-responsibility (part two)
(This is the first of a two-part article.) By PETER CULLINANE The front line of the Church’s work is the Christian people whose lives are leaven in the dough of all the ordinary circumstances of ordinary life. The purpose of ministries within the Church is to provide nurture and formation … Read More about Mission, Ministries and co-responsibility
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