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NEW AUCKLAND HOME FOR THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE Te Kupenga-Catholic Theological College is to move its Auckland campus to the St Columba Centre on Vermont St in Ponsonby, next to the Holy Cross Seminary. Te Kupenga chief executive Dr Areti Metuamate said the move is slated for February next year, before the next school opening. “The diocese, which owns this building, has given TWO MISSION SISTERS SERVED IN MANY PLACES Two Mission Sisters served in many places. On Sunday, November 1, Sisters Linley Trower and Muriel Kivell celebrated 60 years of profession as Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions. Many sisters gathered from across the country to celebrate with the people of the Napier parish at St Mary’s church in Taradale. It was very fitting

to celebrate in

MĀORI GIRLS’ COLLEGE WINS O’SHEA SHIELD The NZ Catholic website aims to help you keep abreast of Catholic news worldwide without having to scan the contents of dozens of websites every day. Although it is an online companion to New Zealand’s national Catholic newspaper, it is not an online version of NZ

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FR PARK’S DREAMS COME TRUE WITH ORDINATION The NZ Catholic website aims to help you keep abreast of Catholic news worldwide without having to scan the contents of dozens of websites every day. Although it is an online companion to New Zealand’s national Catholic newspaper, it is not an online version of NZ

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O'SHEA SHIELD 2021 ARCHIVES The NZ Catholic website aims to help you keep abreast of Catholic news worldwide without having to scan the contents of dozens of websites every day. Although it is an online companion to New Zealand’s national Catholic newspaper, it is not an online version of NZ

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AUCKLAND’S MERCY SPIRITUALITY CENTRE CLOSES Auckland’s Mercy Spirituality Centre closes. The Covid-19 pandemic has claimed another victim with the permanent closure of Te Ngakau Waiora Mercy Spirituality Centre in Epsom, Auckland, from July 31. A ceremony marking the closure was held on July 19 at the centre, attended by Sisters of Mercy and more than 100 people who have felt

connected

OLIVE LEAF CENTRE SAGA IN CENTRAL OTAGO HEADING FOR Olive Leaf Centre saga in Central Otago heading for Environment Court. Denied a resource consent by commissioners appointed by the Queenstown Lakes District Council in late November, the proponents of the Olive Leaf Centre project in Arrowtown have now lodged an appeal in the Environment Court. This is the latest move in a long-running saga. INNOVATIVE PLANS MAP FUTURE FOR MARIAN COLLEGE Innovative plans map future for Marian College. Plans for an estimated $25million development on Lydia Street, Papanui, Christchurch, that will become the new “home” of Marian College were revealed last month. The new school, designed by Christchurch architects Sheppard and Rout, will be built within the warehouse that currently exists TOKELAU CELEBRATES 150 YEARS OF CATHOLIC FAITH Tokelau celebrates 150 years of Catholic Faith. Tokelau is a non-self-governing territory of New Zealand. It comprises three coral atolls — Atafu, Nukunonu and Fakaofo — lying 500 kilometres north of Samoa. Tokelau has no airport and is serviced by a fortnightly ship from Apia, a journey which takes around 24 hours. HOME | NZ CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER The NZ Catholic website aims to help you keep abreast of Catholic news worldwide without having to scan the contents of dozens of websites every day. Although it is an online companion to New Zealand’s national Catholic newspaper, it is not an online version of NZ

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NEW AUCKLAND HOME FOR THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE Te Kupenga-Catholic Theological College is to move its Auckland campus to the St Columba Centre on Vermont St in Ponsonby, next to the Holy Cross Seminary. Te Kupenga chief executive Dr Areti Metuamate said the move is slated for February next year, before the next school opening. “The diocese, which owns this building, has given TWO MISSION SISTERS SERVED IN MANY PLACES Two Mission Sisters served in many places. On Sunday, November 1, Sisters Linley Trower and Muriel Kivell celebrated 60 years of profession as Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions. Many sisters gathered from across the country to celebrate with the people of the Napier parish at St Mary’s church in Taradale. It was very fitting

to celebrate in

MĀORI GIRLS’ COLLEGE WINS O’SHEA SHIELD The NZ Catholic website aims to help you keep abreast of Catholic news worldwide without having to scan the contents of dozens of websites every day. Although it is an online companion to New Zealand’s national Catholic newspaper, it is not an online version of NZ

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FR PARK’S DREAMS COME TRUE WITH ORDINATION The NZ Catholic website aims to help you keep abreast of Catholic news worldwide without having to scan the contents of dozens of websites every day. Although it is an online companion to New Zealand’s national Catholic newspaper, it is not an online version of NZ

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O'SHEA SHIELD 2021 ARCHIVES The NZ Catholic website aims to help you keep abreast of Catholic news worldwide without having to scan the contents of dozens of websites every day. Although it is an online companion to New Zealand’s national Catholic newspaper, it is not an online version of NZ

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AUCKLAND’S MERCY SPIRITUALITY CENTRE CLOSES Auckland’s Mercy Spirituality Centre closes. The Covid-19 pandemic has claimed another victim with the permanent closure of Te Ngakau Waiora Mercy Spirituality Centre in Epsom, Auckland, from July 31. A ceremony marking the closure was held on July 19 at the centre, attended by Sisters of Mercy and more than 100 people who have felt

connected

OLIVE LEAF CENTRE SAGA IN CENTRAL OTAGO HEADING FOR Olive Leaf Centre saga in Central Otago heading for Environment Court. Denied a resource consent by commissioners appointed by the Queenstown Lakes District Council in late November, the proponents of the Olive Leaf Centre project in Arrowtown have now lodged an appeal in the Environment Court. This is the latest move in a long-running saga. INNOVATIVE PLANS MAP FUTURE FOR MARIAN COLLEGE Innovative plans map future for Marian College. Plans for an estimated $25million development on Lydia Street, Papanui, Christchurch, that will become the new “home” of Marian College were revealed last month. The new school, designed by Christchurch architects Sheppard and Rout, will be built within the warehouse that currently exists TOKELAU CELEBRATES 150 YEARS OF CATHOLIC FAITH Tokelau celebrates 150 years of Catholic Faith. Tokelau is a non-self-governing territory of New Zealand. It comprises three coral atolls — Atafu, Nukunonu and Fakaofo — lying 500 kilometres north of Samoa. Tokelau has no airport and is serviced by a fortnightly ship from Apia, a journey which takes around 24 hours. CATHOLIC VACCINE CAMPAIGN APPEALS TO ETHNIC COMMUNITIES IN The NZ Catholic website aims to help you keep abreast of Catholic news worldwide without having to scan the contents of dozens of websites every day. Although it is an online companion to New Zealand’s national Catholic newspaper, it is not an online version of NZ

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MERCY SISTERS CELEBRATE EPSOM ANNIVERSARY Bishop Patrick Dunn, helped by Srs Rita and Cathryn, cut a cake made for the occasion, and many photos were taken. The displays covered a wide range of themes, including the foundation of the Sisters of Mercy in Ireland, and their arrival in New Zealand, the purchase of the Epsom property and the establishment of the convent school, boarding school and Mass Centre, as well as the ministry of A UNIQUE GESTURE OFFERED FOR ALL OUR SAKES This festal day is yet another occasion for us to celebrate a key aspect of the Catholic faith that is scripturally-based. This is the day to recall our ecclesial bond as brothers and sisters who are regularly nurtured by the Eucharist. FORMER PN DIOCESAN MANAGER RECEIVES KNIGHTHOOD The Cathedral of the Holy Spirit in Palmerston North was filled on May 11 for the investiture of former Palmerston North diocesan manager

Tony Murphy as

POPE DENIES CARDINAL'S REQUEST TO RESIGN; AGREES 'WE HAVE 1 day ago · Agreeing with German Cardinal Reinhard Marx that Catholic leaders cannot adopt an "ostrich policy" in the face of the clerical sexual abuse crisis, Pope Francis still told the cardinal that he would not accept his resignation as head of the Archdiocese of

Munich and Freising

FORUMS FOR LISTENING 1 day ago · One of the characteristics of the Church of our times is the emergence of regular, serious and structural forums for listening to the People of God. CITING 'SYSTEMIC FAILURES' IN HANDLING ABUSE, GERMAN German Cardinal Reinhard Marx of Munich and Freising, 67, has submitted his resignation to Pope Francis, saying that bishops must begin to accept responsibility for the institutional failures of the Church in handling the clerical sexual abuse crisis. 2021 | PAGE 57 OF 57 | NZ CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER The NZ Catholic website aims to help you keep abreast of Catholic news worldwide without having to scan the contents of dozens of websites every day. Although it is an online companion to New Zealand’s national Catholic newspaper, it is not an online version of NZ

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EUROPEAN UNION BISHOPS EXPRESS CAUTION ABOUT HATE CRIMES The Brussels-based commission representing the Catholic bishops of the European Union is backing tougher steps to combat hate crimes, but warned that current EU proposals could violate religious freedom and have a chilling and self-censoring effect. FR PARK’S DREAMS COME TRUE WITH ORDINATION The NZ Catholic website aims to help you keep abreast of Catholic news worldwide without having to scan the contents of dozens of websites every day. Although it is an online companion to New Zealand’s national Catholic newspaper, it is not an online version of NZ

Catholic.

HOME | NZ CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER The NZ Catholic website aims to help you keep abreast of Catholic news worldwide without having to scan the contents of dozens of websites every day. Although it is an online companion to New Zealand’s national Catholic newspaper, it is not an online version of NZ

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MERCY SISTERS CELEBRATE EPSOM ANNIVERSARY 15 hours ago · Bishop Patrick Dunn, helped by Srs Rita and Cathryn, cut a cake made for the occasion, and many photos were taken. The displays covered a wide range of themes, including the foundation of the Sisters of Mercy in Ireland, and their arrival in New Zealand, the purchase of the Epsom property and the establishment of the convent school, boarding school and Mass Centre, as well as the ministry of EUROPEAN UNION BISHOPS EXPRESS CAUTION ABOUT HATE CRIMES 12 hours ago · The Brussels-based commission representing the Catholic bishops of the European Union is backing tougher steps to combat hate crimes, but warned that current EU proposals could violate religious freedom and have a chilling and self-censoring effect. TWO MISSION SISTERS SERVED IN MANY PLACES Two Mission Sisters served in many places. On Sunday, November 1, Sisters Linley Trower and Muriel Kivell celebrated 60 years of profession as Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions. Many sisters gathered from across the country to celebrate with the people of the Napier parish at St Mary’s church in Taradale. It was very fitting

to celebrate in

NEW AUCKLAND HOME FOR THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE Te Kupenga-Catholic Theological College is to move its Auckland campus to the St Columba Centre on Vermont St in Ponsonby, next to the Holy Cross Seminary. Te Kupenga chief executive Dr Areti Metuamate said the move is slated for February next year, before the next school opening. “The diocese, which owns this building, has given MĀORI GIRLS’ COLLEGE WINS O’SHEA SHIELD St Joseph’s Māori Girls’ College received cups for first in Scripture (both English and Te Reo Māori) and first in the positive section of Debating. Cardinal John Dew, in posting on his facebook page about the success by St Joseph’s, noted that this was the first win by the college in the O’Shea Shield competition in 46 years. NZ BISHOPS TO DISCUSS CATECHIST MINISTRY ANNOUNCED BY POPE The Catholic bishops of Aotearoa New Zealand will discuss at their October meeting the new lay ministry of catechist announced this month by Pope Francis.. Secretary of the NZ Catholic Bishops Conference, Hamilton Bishop Stephen Lowe, said the bishops have received many questions about the formation of the new lay catechists, and how the ministry will link to lay pastoral workers, FR PARK’S DREAMS COME TRUE WITH ORDINATION Fr Park’s dreams come true with ordination. Fr Chani Thomas Park first heard the call to priesthood at age 19 in a dream. Three dreams to be exact. On May 15, he was finally ordained to the priesthood by Auckland Auxiliary Bishop Michael Gielen at the Cathedral of St Patrick and St Joseph. Auckland Bishop Patrick Dunn was the presiding

bishop

PAPAL KNIGHTHOOD FOR FORMER P. NORTH DIOCESE GENERAL Pope Francis has awarded the title Knight of the Order of Saint Gregory the Great to Tony Murphy in recognition of his outstanding service to the Church in the diocese of Palmerston North. Mr Murphy retired from being general manager in Palmerston North diocese last year, after 18 years in the role. The presentation of the papal award

will take

OLIVE LEAF CENTRE SAGA IN CENTRAL OTAGO HEADING FOR Olive Leaf Centre saga in Central Otago heading for Environment Court. Denied a resource consent by commissioners appointed by the Queenstown Lakes District Council in late November, the proponents of the Olive Leaf Centre project in Arrowtown have now lodged an appeal in the Environment Court. This is the latest move in a long-running saga. HOME | NZ CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER The NZ Catholic website aims to help you keep abreast of Catholic news worldwide without having to scan the contents of dozens of websites every day. Although it is an online companion to New Zealand’s national Catholic newspaper, it is not an online version of NZ

Catholic.

MERCY SISTERS CELEBRATE EPSOM ANNIVERSARY 15 hours ago · Bishop Patrick Dunn, helped by Srs Rita and Cathryn, cut a cake made for the occasion, and many photos were taken. The displays covered a wide range of themes, including the foundation of the Sisters of Mercy in Ireland, and their arrival in New Zealand, the purchase of the Epsom property and the establishment of the convent school, boarding school and Mass Centre, as well as the ministry of EUROPEAN UNION BISHOPS EXPRESS CAUTION ABOUT HATE CRIMES 12 hours ago · The Brussels-based commission representing the Catholic bishops of the European Union is backing tougher steps to combat hate crimes, but warned that current EU proposals could violate religious freedom and have a chilling and self-censoring effect. TWO MISSION SISTERS SERVED IN MANY PLACES Two Mission Sisters served in many places. On Sunday, November 1, Sisters Linley Trower and Muriel Kivell celebrated 60 years of profession as Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions. Many sisters gathered from across the country to celebrate with the people of the Napier parish at St Mary’s church in Taradale. It was very fitting

to celebrate in

NEW AUCKLAND HOME FOR THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE Te Kupenga-Catholic Theological College is to move its Auckland campus to the St Columba Centre on Vermont St in Ponsonby, next to the Holy Cross Seminary. Te Kupenga chief executive Dr Areti Metuamate said the move is slated for February next year, before the next school opening. “The diocese, which owns this building, has given MĀORI GIRLS’ COLLEGE WINS O’SHEA SHIELD St Joseph’s Māori Girls’ College received cups for first in Scripture (both English and Te Reo Māori) and first in the positive section of Debating. Cardinal John Dew, in posting on his facebook page about the success by St Joseph’s, noted that this was the first win by the college in the O’Shea Shield competition in 46 years. NZ BISHOPS TO DISCUSS CATECHIST MINISTRY ANNOUNCED BY POPE The Catholic bishops of Aotearoa New Zealand will discuss at their October meeting the new lay ministry of catechist announced this month by Pope Francis.. Secretary of the NZ Catholic Bishops Conference, Hamilton Bishop Stephen Lowe, said the bishops have received many questions about the formation of the new lay catechists, and how the ministry will link to lay pastoral workers, FR PARK’S DREAMS COME TRUE WITH ORDINATION Fr Park’s dreams come true with ordination. Fr Chani Thomas Park first heard the call to priesthood at age 19 in a dream. Three dreams to be exact. On May 15, he was finally ordained to the priesthood by Auckland Auxiliary Bishop Michael Gielen at the Cathedral of St Patrick and St Joseph. Auckland Bishop Patrick Dunn was the presiding

bishop

PAPAL KNIGHTHOOD FOR FORMER P. NORTH DIOCESE GENERAL Pope Francis has awarded the title Knight of the Order of Saint Gregory the Great to Tony Murphy in recognition of his outstanding service to the Church in the diocese of Palmerston North. Mr Murphy retired from being general manager in Palmerston North diocese last year, after 18 years in the role. The presentation of the papal award

will take

OLIVE LEAF CENTRE SAGA IN CENTRAL OTAGO HEADING FOR Olive Leaf Centre saga in Central Otago heading for Environment Court. Denied a resource consent by commissioners appointed by the Queenstown Lakes District Council in late November, the proponents of the Olive Leaf Centre project in Arrowtown have now lodged an appeal in the Environment Court. This is the latest move in a long-running saga. CATHOLIC VACCINE CAMPAIGN APPEALS TO ETHNIC COMMUNITIES IN 11 hours ago · The NZ Catholic website aims to help you keep abreast of Catholic news worldwide without having to scan the contents of dozens of websites every day. Although it is an online companion to New Zealand’s national Catholic newspaper, it is not an online version of NZ Catholic. MERCY SISTERS CELEBRATE EPSOM ANNIVERSARY 15 hours ago · Bishop Patrick Dunn, helped by Srs Rita and Cathryn, cut a cake made for the occasion, and many photos were taken. The displays covered a wide range of themes, including the foundation of the Sisters of Mercy in Ireland, and their arrival in New Zealand, the purchase of the Epsom property and the establishment of the convent school, boarding school and Mass Centre, as well as the ministry of GEN Z CATHOLIC MEDIA OBSERVATIONS 1 day ago · As part of an internship with NZ Catholic, I was asked to review a range of popular Catholic and other denominational newspapers and websites to assess their appeal or otherwise to a younger audience. Having read through six recent publications, I have found that there is a surprising range in terms of the content of these news mediums and how easy they are to engage with. CITING 'SYSTEMIC FAILURES' IN HANDLING ABUSE, GERMAN German Cardinal Reinhard Marx of Munich and Freising, 67, has submitted his resignation to Pope Francis, saying that bishops must begin to accept responsibility for the institutional failures of the Church in handling the clerical sexual abuse crisis. STORIES FROM SOLOMON ISLANDS PEOPLE PRESERVED The oral stories of a people in the Solomon Islands, stories which were in danger of being lost forever, have been put down in writing by a New Zealand Marist priest. FINAL MASSES AT BRYNDWR, CHCH The final Masses at St Matthew’s church, Bryndwr, in Christchurch were held over the weekend of April 10-11. According to the Christchurch diocese facebook page, a beautiful time of celebration included testimonies witnessing to God’s presence in this community over many decades. After the final Mass on April 11, celebrated by

Archbishop

EUROPEAN UNION BISHOPS EXPRESS CAUTION ABOUT HATE CRIMES 12 hours ago · The Brussels-based commission representing the Catholic bishops of the European Union is backing tougher steps to combat hate crimes, but warned that current EU proposals could violate religious freedom and have a chilling and self-censoring effect. ROLLING UP IN DUNEDIN TO HELP KIDS AT SCHOOL 1 day ago · Passing by an open window at the Kavanagh College kitchen on York Place in Dunedin on a Saturday morning in mid-May, it was obvious from the buzz of conversation that there was a 2021 | PAGE 56 OF 56 | NZ CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER The NZ Catholic website aims to help you keep abreast of Catholic news worldwide without having to scan the contents of dozens of websites every day. Although it is an online companion to New Zealand’s national Catholic newspaper, it is not an online version of NZ

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NEW AUCKLAND HOME FOR THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE Te Kupenga-Catholic Theological College is to move its Auckland campus to the St Columba Centre on Vermont St in Ponsonby, next to the Holy

Cross Seminary.

TWO MISSION SISTERS SERVED IN MANY PLACES On Sunday, November 1, Sisters Linley Trower and Muriel Kivell celebrated 60 years of profession as Sisters of Our Lady of the

Missions.

CATHOLIC CENSUS NUMBERS DROP Catholics are still the largest “religious” group in New Zealand, according to 2018 census data, but the number of people identifying as Catholic has continued to drop. OLIVE LEAF CENTRE SAGA IN CENTRAL OTAGO HEADING FOR Denied a resource consent by commissioners appointed by the Queenstown Lakes District Council in late November, the proponents of the Olive Leaf Centre project in Arrowtown have now lodged an appeal in the Environment Court.This is the latest move in a long-running saga. CLERGY MOVES IN SIX NZ DIOCESES Christchurch Bishop Paul Martin, SM, announced the assignment of priests reflecting the new diocesan structure as other dioceses made public clergy moves that would take effect either on the last weekend of January or first weekend of February. NEW CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL PROPOSED FOR DRURY The Minister of Education has approved an application by Auckland diocese to enter into integration negotiations for a proposed new

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DEACONS ENCOURAGED TO WEAR ROMAN COLLAR The NZ Catholic website aims to help you keep abreast of Catholic news worldwide without having to scan the contents of dozens of websites every day. Although it is an online companion to New Zealand’s national Catholic newspaper, it is not an online version of NZ

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MANY FIRSTS AS NEW MOEREWA CHURCH OPENED More than 400 people — the living stones of the local Church — gathered in Moerewa, Bay of Islands, on a windy Saturday afternoon on January 21, to rejoice at the consecration and opening of their new church dedicated to St Thérèse of Lisieux. HOME | NZ CATHOLIC NEWSPAPERAUCKLAND NZ NEWSPAPERNZ NEWSPAPERS STUFFDOMINION POST WELLINGTON NZ NEWSPAPER The NZ Catholic website aims to help you keep abreast of Catholic news worldwide without having to scan the contents of dozens of websites every day. Although it is an online companion to New Zealand’s national Catholic newspaper, it is not an online version of NZ

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NEW AUCKLAND HOME FOR THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE Te Kupenga-Catholic Theological College is to move its Auckland campus to the St Columba Centre on Vermont St in Ponsonby, next to the Holy

Cross Seminary.

TWO MISSION SISTERS SERVED IN MANY PLACES On Sunday, November 1, Sisters Linley Trower and Muriel Kivell celebrated 60 years of profession as Sisters of Our Lady of the

Missions.

CATHOLIC CENSUS NUMBERS DROP Catholics are still the largest “religious” group in New Zealand, according to 2018 census data, but the number of people identifying as Catholic has continued to drop. OLIVE LEAF CENTRE SAGA IN CENTRAL OTAGO HEADING FOR Denied a resource consent by commissioners appointed by the Queenstown Lakes District Council in late November, the proponents of the Olive Leaf Centre project in Arrowtown have now lodged an appeal in the Environment Court.This is the latest move in a long-running saga. CLERGY MOVES IN SIX NZ DIOCESES Christchurch Bishop Paul Martin, SM, announced the assignment of priests reflecting the new diocesan structure as other dioceses made public clergy moves that would take effect either on the last weekend of January or first weekend of February. NEW CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL PROPOSED FOR DRURY The Minister of Education has approved an application by Auckland diocese to enter into integration negotiations for a proposed new

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MSGR PAUL FARMER ARCHIVES The NZ Catholic website aims to help you keep abreast of Catholic news worldwide without having to scan the contents of dozens of websites every day. Although it is an online companion to New Zealand’s national Catholic newspaper, it is not an online version of NZ

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DEACONS ENCOURAGED TO WEAR ROMAN COLLAR The NZ Catholic website aims to help you keep abreast of Catholic news worldwide without having to scan the contents of dozens of websites every day. Although it is an online companion to New Zealand’s national Catholic newspaper, it is not an online version of NZ

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MANY FIRSTS AS NEW MOEREWA CHURCH OPENED More than 400 people — the living stones of the local Church — gathered in Moerewa, Bay of Islands, on a windy Saturday afternoon on January 21, to rejoice at the consecration and opening of their new church dedicated to St Thérèse of Lisieux. PRO-PLANET, PRO-LIFE 1 day ago · Conversion life is the lot of Catholics. If sin can be defined broadly as a refusal to live, then at the heart of turning from sin to live the Gospel is a pro-life attitude. In former times, this attitude, living amongst the laity, gave birth to a pro-life movement to protect the unborn child. It was a bit of a mission to get it going. Today, Catholics are charged with a prolife mission of a REACTION TO THE BUDGET The benefit increases announced in Budget 2021 are welcome as much- needed practical support that will make a difference in many of New Zealand’s most vulnerable households, said the Wellington Archdiocese Ecology, Justice and Peace (EJD) Commission. FAMILY PILGRIMAGE IN HONOUR OF ST JOSEPH 3 hours ago · On May 1, a special Mass was celebrated in honour of the Feast of St Joseph the Worker at St Joseph’s church, Mt Victoria, Wellington. The Mass was celebrated by Msgr Gerard Burns, vicar-general of Wellington archdiocese. About 50 pilgrims prayed the consecration prayer and a hymn to St Joseph in front of the statue of St Joseph the Worker outside the church after the Mass. HOMEWARD TURN IN FAR-FLUNG VOCATIONAL JOURNEY 1 day ago · Having spent more than 30 years as a priest outside of New Zealand, Fr James Walsh’s continued vocational journey has led him back home. With a little touch of irony, Fr Walsh first felt called to come home while serving as the chaplain of the Italian rugby team at the World Rugby Cup in 2011. FORMER PN DIOCESAN MANAGER RECEIVES KNIGHTHOOD The Cathedral of the Holy Spirit in Palmerston North was filled on May 11 for the investiture of former Palmerston North diocesan manager

Tony Murphy as

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HOW DO WE DEFINE SUCCESS 3 hours ago · Society is obsessed with success, which usually means fame and fortune. This seems increasingly to mean doing as little as possible, for as much as possible, and being entitled to more than others. We have gone to an extreme of business indicating some form of success — and therefore indicating popularity and desirability. NEWS | PAGE 185 OF 667 | NZ CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER The NZ Catholic website aims to help you keep abreast of Catholic news worldwide without having to scan the contents of dozens of websites every day. Although it is an online companion to New Zealand’s national Catholic newspaper, it is not an online version of NZ

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AUSTRALIA'S PLENARY COUNCIL: LISTENING BRINGS LIBERATION Pope Francis insists "synodality" requires listening, and not only on the part of people in the pews - but it is not easy, said Archbishop Mark Coleridge, president of the bishops' conference of Australia, which will hold the first assembly of its plenary council in October. FR PARK’S DREAMS COME TRUE WITH ORDINATION The NZ Catholic website aims to help you keep abreast of Catholic news worldwide without having to scan the contents of dozens of websites every day. Although it is an online companion to New Zealand’s national Catholic newspaper, it is not an online version of NZ

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SPIRITUALITY IN A LOCKDOWN By NZ Catholic contributor

| May 15,

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Family Matters by Helen Luxford So how has everyone been keeping up their faith during the lockdown? It should be … Read More about Spirituality in a lockdown

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THE SPIRITUAL LEGACY OF COVID-19 By NZ Catholic contributor

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By NEIL VANEY Commentators are beginning to speculate on what our world will be like when the Covid-19 pandemic is … Read More about The Spiritual Legacy of Covid-19

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AN EASTER MESSAGE FROM NZ CATHOLIC’S PUBLISHER By Bishop Patrick Dunn

| April 20, 2020

If I had read last summer a science fiction novel about a super bug that forced most of the world’s … Read More about An Easter message from NZ Catholic’s publisher

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MATURITY OF FAITH DURING LOCKDOWN By NZ Catholic contributor

| April 9,

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by Fr JOHN O’CONNOR This week’s (March 28) pastoral letter of the New Zealand bishops invites the Catholics of Aotearoa … Read More about Maturity of faith during lockdown

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SELF-ISOLATION IN OUR DESERTS OF LENT By Michael Otto | March

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With the first cases of the novel coronavirus confirmed in New Zealand, authorities are responding in various ways. Among the … Read More about Self-isolation in our deserts of Lent

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REFLECTING ON MARCH 15 By NZ Catholic contributor

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by Mina Amso This is the day that we dreaded the most. We felt the pain of loss, we felt … Read More about Reflecting on March 15

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APPROACHES TO EVANGELISATION By NZ Catholic Staff

| January 29, 2020

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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern asked religious communities “for patience for a little longer” hinting that the limit of 10 on public gatherings may be expanded, but probably not up to 100. This was revealed by Auckland Bishop and NZCBC president Bishop Patrick Dunn who was among the religious leaders who met with the Prime Minister … Read More about PM asks for more patience THE SPIRITUAL LEGACY OF COVID-19 By NZ Catholic contributor

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2020

By NEIL VANEY Commentators are beginning to speculate on what our world will be like when the Covid-19 pandemic is over. What will the “new normal” look like? They agree that, although many would like all to return to the way life was before, that will not be the case. Such commentators are focusing on … Read More about The Spiritual

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KEEPING REST HOME RESIDENTS SAFE AND HAPPY By NZ Catholic contributor

| May 14,

2020

by Jeff Dillon “Making the elderly happy, that’s what counts.” That quote from St Jean Jugan, foundress of the Little Sisters of the Poor, is of paramount importance at the Sacred Heart Home and Hospital at Brockville in Dunedin during the current Covid-19 pandemic. The facility went into a voluntary lockdown on March 22, a … Read More about Keeping rest home residents safe and happy CATHOLIC AGENCIES CONTINUE TO SERVE IN NZ By NZ Catholic Staff

| May 13, 2020

Catholic agencies and individuals around the country were busy working from home and providing still-open “essential services” supporting communities in need during the Level 4 Covid-19 coronavirus lockdown. Ingenuity was used at a time when essential Catholic spiritual work such as attending to the sick and dying was severely restricted by Level 4 rules. Fr … Read More about Catholic agencies continue to

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PM FIRM ON LIMITS TO GATHERINGS By Rowena Orejana | May

12, 2020

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern remained firm on keeping the number of people gathering under ten, effectively barring public celebrations of weddings, tangihangas as well as public Masses. “You’ve heard me clearly outline them. This is only intended, we hope, to be a very, very, very short period that we are asking New Zealanders to unfortunately … Read More about PM firm on limits to gatherings

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