By MARILYN RODRIGUES SYDNEY (OSV News) – The joy of Eastertide has turned to shock and bewilderment across Sydney’s Catholic community in the wake of a deadly knife attack at Bondi Junction Westfield shopping centre on April 13, in which seven people were killed and a dozen injured, including a nine-month-old baby. Archbishop Anthony Fisher of … Read More about Eastertide joy turns to tears as Sydney Catholics mourn horrific knife attack’s victims
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Christchurch CSS Foodbank closed
After 16 years, Christchurch diocese’s Catholic ... Read More about Christchurch CSS Foodbank closed
Papal Nuncio goes back to Rome
Archbishop Novatus Rugambwa, the Apostolic Nuncio ... Read More about Papal Nuncio goes back to Rome
Festival of New Life date announced
The sixth Sunday of Easter, which falls on May 5 ... Read More about Festival of New Life date announced
The Bicultural Committee of Auckland diocese’s Justice and Peace Commission supports requirements in a bill before Parliament to require territorial authorities that don’t have Maori wards or constituencies to consider Maori representation every six years. But the bicultural committee believes the bill does not go far enough to ensure appropriate … Read More about Call for more Maori in local govt
De La Salle College in south Auckland won the NZRL Secondary Schools boys’ premiership grand final with a 42-6 win over Rotorua Boys’ High School in the final, played in Rotorua on September 3. De La Salle raced to an early lead through left centre Kaylise Fatialofa, who scored two … Read More about De La Salle College wins NZRL title
For the past few months, it’s been my privilege to walk alongside our third child as he journeys through the sacramental programme. So often as parents we get buried in the more mundane aspects of being a parent; making sure the children get to school in the morning and finish … Read More about Introducing your offspring to the sacraments
When the school canteen lady retired, Sacred Heart College in Napier surveyed its options. The students asked for an online lunch delivery service but, at more than $10 a pop, it was an expensive option. The school principal turned to the Young Vinnies at the school and asked if they … Read More about Young Vinnies step up for canteen service in Napier
The Compassion Soup Kitchen in Wellington has seen a steep increase in people needing its support, serving nearly 60,000 meals and delivering another 10,000 take-out meals to people in need during the past 12 months. “With the impact of Covid-19 and the cost-of-living crisis, people are struggling now more than … Read More about Increase in people needing daily meals at the Compassion Soup Kitchen
Preparation, hard work, practice and “the lucky blue raspberry energy drink” were the secrets behind the year nine debating team from St Patrick’s College, Silverstream winning the Wellington Speaking Union junior certificate. More than 50 schools competed. The St Patrick’s team members were Gyananjan Ahluwalia, Caleb Malskaitis, Joseph Moorman, and … Read More about ‘Stream’ students win capital debating competition
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