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The Gift of Tears

By NZ Catholic contributor | February 16, 2022 | 0 Comments

By JOHN EVANGELISTA  The time many associated with gift-giving has been and gone already. Where does time go? But because the Christmas season is over, it is not a time to stop giving gifts. Here’s a suggestion: What about trying to offer the “gift of tears” throughout 2022?  Pope Francis, … Read More about The Gift of Tears

Carer for seafarers farewelled

By Michael Otto | February 15, 2022 | 0 Comments

A parishioner honoured by the Pope for his service to seafarers was farewelled at St Michael’s church in Remuera on January 18.   Philip Dromgool died in Auckland on December 19. He was 85. In 2014, he received the Benemerenti Medal from Pope Francis. A report in NZ Catholic at the … Read More about Carer for seafarers farewelled

Myanmar cardinal appeals to Mary to protect his country

By OSV News | February 15, 2022 | 0 Comments

YANGON, Myanmar (CNS) – Cardinal Charles Bo of Yangon has sought the intercession of Mary for protection, healing and mercy for conflict-torn Myanmar, which has been in turmoil since the February 2021 military coup. “Our Lady becomes the mother of all people, of all races and all religions. The whole … Read More about Myanmar cardinal appeals to Mary to protect his country

Mill Hill missionary priest Pa Mikaere (Mick) Ryan dies

By Michael Otto | February 10, 2022 | 0 Comments

Pa Mikaere (Peter Michael) Ryan, MHM, died on February 9 at his home in Mt Eden after a long illness. NZ Catholic understands he was 93 years old. A funeral Mass was celebrated at the Hato Petera College chapel on Auckland’s North Shore on February 12, with Bishop Michael Gielen … Read More about Mill Hill missionary priest Pa Mikaere (Mick) Ryan dies

Retired Pope asks forgiveness in response to Munich abuse report

By OSV News | February 9, 2022 | 0 Comments

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – At the age of 94, retired Pope Benedict XVI has said that he knows he will soon stand before God’s judgement, and he prayed that he would be forgiven for his shortcomings, including in handling allegations of clerical sexual abuse. “Even though, as I look back … Read More about Retired Pope asks forgiveness in response to Munich abuse report

Online event to celebrate World Marriage Day

By NZ Catholic contributor | February 8, 2022 | 0 Comments

by FELICITY GILTRAP An online, livestream event to celebrate World Marriage Day is happening on Sunday, February 13, 2022 at 7.30pm. Promoted and sponsored by the Catholic Network of Marriage Educators, the event, called “Building a Love that Lasts”, will feature Megan and Nahum Kozak of Lighthouse Relationships as the … Read More about Online event to celebrate World Marriage Day