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Reflecting on cribs at Christmas

By Michael Otto | December 24, 2021 | 0 Comments

In the past few months, with “bubbles” limiting social interaction in some places, and restrictions on gatherings, for many Christians, their faith has had to be lived mainly in their homes – to a greater extent than it usually is. At this time of year, one of the traditions in many such homes is … Read More about Reflecting on cribs at Christmas

The Wine of Hope

By NZ Catholic contributor | December 24, 2021 | 0 Comments

by JOHN EVANGELISTA  November 7, 2021 passed by like any other day in Aotearoa New Zealand. One of the highlights of the day was probably the magnitude 5.5 earthquake which shook central New Zealand at 4:16pm. But again, isn’t this something normal and ordinary in our part of the world?  What many people have missed was … Read More about The Wine of Hope

‘Highly respected’ diocesan manager farewelled

By Rowena Orejana | December 23, 2021 | 0 Comments

Papal knight and former Palmerston North diocesan manager Tony Murphy passed away on November 20, 2021. He was 69.  Mr Murphy served as the diocesan general manager for 18 years. Acknowledging his services, he was made a  Knight of the Order of St Gregory the Great in May which, in all humility, he “struggled to comprehend” how he deserved that.  A requiem Mass was celebrated at the Cathedral … Read More about ‘Highly respected’ diocesan manager farewelled

Praise in Parliament for Auckland parish

By NZ Catholic Staff | December 23, 2021 | 0 Comments

An Auckland parish has been praised in Parliament for its work in a community vaccination event.   Christ the King parish in Owairaka was mentioned by Mt Roskill MP Michael Wood in a general debate on November 17.  “I think of our leaders from our Christ the King Catholic church on Richardson Road in my electorate, who … Read More about Praise in Parliament for Auckland parish

Teen White Fern from Baradene wins further honour

By Michael Otto | December 22, 2021 | 0 Comments

The last few years have been a whirlwind journey for Baradene College cricketer Frances Jonas, with her being selected for the New Zealand White Ferns 50-over team, playing against England on the international stage, and now being named the 2021 Collegesport Auckland Young Sportswoman of the Year.  Frances, 17, who is a left-arm spin bowler, has been a member of … Read More about Teen White Fern from Baradene wins further honour

Many women feel their voices will be ignored in synod, speakers say

By OSV News | December 21, 2021 | 1 Comment

ROME (CNS) – Women around the world are participating in the process of the Synod of Bishops, but many of them fear that, despite promises, their voices will not be heard, said speakers at a webinar in Rome. “We have to deal with the fears,” Xavière Missionary Sister Nathalie Becquart, undersecretary of … Read More about Many women feel their voices will be ignored in synod, speakers say