by ROWENA OREJANA
AUCKLAND — A young mum had just given birth and was leaving hospital with nowhere to go. A 14-year old girl caught trains and buses at night to keep safe. A man lived in his car for about two years. Continue reading
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Faith firmly behind work to help those in crisis
College students learn about horses
by PETER OWENS
OAMARU — All schools offer subjects to suit the various talents of different students. If that is a “horses for courses” approach, St Kevin’s College also offers courses for horses.
There is understood to be a growing anxiety among parents with the curriculum of many state secondary schools serving the rural community. Continue reading
1000 march for poor children
by NZ CATHOLIC staff
AUCKLAND — A demonstration against child poverty is one thing, but ongoing action
is needed marchers heard in Auckland on September 6. Continue reading
The ordinary that made a man extraordinary
by CAROLYN MOYNIHAN
AUCKLAND — Towards the end of September, several small groups of Kiwis will be making their way to Madrid for the beatification of Bishop Alvaro del Portillo, who succeeded St Josemaria
Escriva as head of Opus Dei after the founder’s death in 1975. Continue reading
Parish support eases anguish
by SUE SECONI
WANGANUI — The forcing of the Yaziki people from their villages by Sunni militants
in Northern Iraq has become more real for the congregation of St Anne’s Wanganui. Continue reading
Political parties and their policies as related to our bishops’ key points
With the general election on September 20 approaching fast, NZ Catholic has
summarised the policies of the main parties according to the headings outlined in the
New Zealand Catholic bishops’ statement released in August. Continue reading
Blenheim young people help poor village
by NZ CATHOLIC staff
BLENHEIM — A village in Kenya now has its own well, thanks to fundraising by a Blenheim youth group. Continue reading
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- Bishop gifts painting to Far North | Thursday Jan, 2015
- Young and restless Catholics have their say online | Wednesday Jan, 2015
- A personal quest in Geneva’s churches | Tuesday Jan, 2015
- Brother knighted for education work | Tuesday Jan, 2015
- New cardinal thought parish work was his future | Wednesday Jan, 2015
- Tears often are only correct response to suffering, pope tells youths | Monday Jan, 2015
- Exuberant crowds greet pope in unofficial welcome to Philippines | Friday Jan, 2015
- Msgr Hunt lives on through new book | Thursday Jan, 2015
- Indian priest, ‘miracle son,’ eager for canonization of Blessed Vaz | Tuesday Jan, 2015
- Graduation celebrates several journeys | Tuesday Jan, 2015