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Bishops’ statement supporting Caritas Lent Appeal 2024

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The bishops have written a letter asking everyone in our parishes to support the Caritas Lent Appeal

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Chrism Mass

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Everyone is invited to attend the Chrism Mass on Tuesday 26 March, 12:05pm

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Letter to the People from Archbishop Paul Martin SM

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Archbishop Paul has written a letter to the faithful following media stories about Cardinal John Dew

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Community reflections – a year on from Cyclone Gabrielle

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People from the Hawke's Bay reflect on the impact of the devastating cyclone last year

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Pursuing the common good

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Bishop Peter Cullinane challenges Christians to promote the common good in our society now

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Synod on Synodality - Phase Two

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We are gearing up for the next phase of the Synod on Synodality

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Watch: New Zealand experiences on the Synod of Synodality

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3 NZers have shared their experiences of the Holy Father’s Synod on Synodality in Rome last October

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Letter from the West Bank

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Br Peter Bray's final letter as vice-chancellor of Bethlehem University

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Synodal process powerful tool for Religious Life

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Last November, Sr Margaret Anne attended meetings for Superior Generals of religious congregations

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Bishop Michael Gielen in Rome for international dialogue

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Bishop Michael Gielen says it is a great privilege to be representing New Zealand in Rome

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Bishops seek to limit abortion by supporting young families

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NZ Bishops want new Government to promote policies that reduce stresses that can lead to abortion

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2024 clergy moves announced

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The following clergy shifts have been announced for 2024

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RIP Thomas Cardinal Williams 20 March 1930–22 December 2023

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Cardinal Tom Williams, ONZ, Archbishop Emeritus of Wellington has died, aged 93

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NZ bishops give copy of ethics booklet to all MPs

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The Catholic bishops have given a copy of their new ethics document to the new Parliament

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Dannevirke celebrates 125 years of Catholic faith

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St Joseph’s parish gathered in October to celebrate 125 years

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The world must unite in faith to tackle climate change

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Climate change is truly the defining challenge of our generation

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Caritas NZ launches appeal for Holy Land

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Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand welcomes donations to its special fund for the Holy Land

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Knights celebrate centenary

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Two men were honoured at the KSCNZ centenary celebrations

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Caritas pleads for peace in Gaza

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Caritas Internationalis has joined international appeals for a ceasefire in Gaza

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Te Kahu o te Ora flip book resource

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Te Ahu o te Ora: A Consistent Ethic of Life is now available online as an easy-to-read flip book

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Notice to All Parishes – World day of the Poor

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All parishes are encouraged to mark this day with an examination of the poor in each area

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“Out of the depths I cry to you O Lord; hear my voice”

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War is once again destroying people’s lives in the Holy Land

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Mission Sisters celebrate 70th Jubilee

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It was with great rejoicing we celebrated the Jubilee of Srs Mary-Ellen O’Sullivan & Valerie Lawson

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World Day of the Poor – Sunday 19 November 2023

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Do not turn your face away from anyone who is poor

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‘Created goods should flow fairly to all’

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God intended the earth and everything in it for the use of all human beings and peoples

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A spirit of encounter

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Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand invites you to take part in the World Day of the Poor 2023 on 19 Nov

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Laudato Deum chooses life

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Pope Francis has published Laudate Deum, an Apostolic Exhortation building on his 2015 encyclical

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Pope’s climate exhortation a clarion call, say NZ Bishops

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Laudate Deum is a clarion call to us all, as individuals, as industry and as nations

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Praying for Peace: Israel-Gaza prayer

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A prayer for the people of the Holy Land

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NZ bishops publish expanded statement on supporting life

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The bishops have updated their 1997 document that inspires the active promotion of all life

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Support still needed post-cyclone

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The effects of Cyclone Gabrielle in the Hawke's Bay are still being felt many months later

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Brisbane Archbishop to address National Assembly of Priests

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Archbishop of Brisbane Mark Coleridge will be speaking at the National Assembly in October

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What you need to know about the Synod on Synodality

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The first Vatican assembly for the global Synod on Synodality will begin in October

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Information for Bishop John's Ordination

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Things to know for the Episcopal Ordination and Installation on Saturday 30 Sept

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“Let Justice and Peace Flow”

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Pope Francis' 2023 message for World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation

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Support Life Sunday 2023 – ‘A Consistent Ethic of Life’

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The Catholic Bishops will reissue the 1997 'Te Kahu o te Ora' document on 8 Oct

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Br Peter Bray awarded Papal honour

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The Vice Chancellor of Bethlehem University in the Holy Land has been awarded a high Papal honour

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World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly 2023

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The Third World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly will be celebrated this year on Sunday 23 July

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NZCBC new leadership positions announced

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The Catholic bishops of NZ have agreed on their new roles

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Queen’s Service Medal recipient

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Dr Mary Eastham is an active member of the Catholic community in Palmerston North

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Action on housing welcomed – but needed on emissions

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Caritas has welcomed last month’s Budget initiatives to assist low-income households

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Ignatian Spirituality Silent Retreat

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A 6-day silent retreat is being held in Auckland in September

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Livestream for the Installation of Archbishop Paul SM

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Find out how to watch the livestream on Saturday 17 June

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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: 21 May–28 May 2023

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The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is an ecumenical Christian observance celebrated

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Oceania bishops publish response to Synod document

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The bishops met in Fiji from 5–10 February for the quadrennial assembly of the FCBCO

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Royal Commission extended as new evidence emerges

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The Government announced on 12 April 2023 that the Royal Commission into Abuse in Care

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Bishop Colin Campbell appointed interim rector of seminary

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Retired Catholic Bishop of Dunedin Colin Campbell has been appointed Interim Rector of Seminary

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Pope Francis upholds ‘Billings Revolution’

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Pope Francis has called for a ‘new revolution’ in today’s way of thinking human sexuality

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Blessing of the Oils during Holy Week

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Chrism Masses were celebrated in Wellington and Palmerston North in April

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Christian mothers’ group Hastings

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The Young Christian Mothers group was formed in the Sacred Heart Parish of Hastings in 1974

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