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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By NZ CATHOLIC staff New Zealand’s Catholic bishops have given a copy of their new ethics teaching document to all 123 members of the recently elected 54th Parliament. The bishops published “Te Kahu o te Ora: A Consistent Ethic of Life” in September. Bishop of Auckland Bishop Stephen Lowe, the president of … Read More about NZ bishops give copy of ethics document to all MPs
by JEFF DILLON St Joseph’s Cathedral, Dunedin, attracted a full congregation to its much heralded 10.30am Solemn Mass, on November 19, which witnessed some significant changes in the sanctuary area – which was to the satisfaction of many. The special occasion was to welcome and acknowledge the return of two … Read More about Changes for Dunedin Cathedral
Shortly before Dunedin Catholic Social Services director Mike Tonks steps down from his role, the new Family Support Centre will open to welcome staff and clients. After a year and a half, with some hiccups along the way, the $1.4 million facility, built on land owned by the Sisters of … Read More about Dunedin CSS director Mike Tonks steps down
A New Zealand Catholic theologian has challenged people in the Church to live in a way that is consistent with their identity as Christians, after a new report showed that many people could be interested in faith and spirituality if they witness people living as good examples of these. Dr … Read More about Report prompts challenge to live Christian identity
By MINA AMSO Getting married these days to a tall dark handsome Catholic man seems to be a very long stretch for some Catholic women. In fact, it is an idealistic, unrealistic dream for some. Why is that? Where are all the men? Is it that men are too afraid … Read More about Catholic dating from the perspective of men
The recently concluded first phase of the Synod on Synodality brought to the fore the wide diversity within the Church unified by faith, as well as the need to reclaim the early Church’s identity through synodality. Wellington Archbishop Paul Martin, SM, Fr Dennis Nacorda and Auckland Vicar for Maori Manuel … Read More about Reclaiming the early Church’s identity in synodality
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