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Bishop Charles, 2012

Meet Bishop Charles

Bishop Charles’ motto caritas congaudet veritati (love delights in the truth) is taken from the First Letter of St Paul to the Corinthians, chapter 13. Saint Paul’s insight can be considered the kernel of Blessed Antonio Rosmini’s (founder of the Institute of Charity to which Bishop Charles belongs as an Ascribed member) entire contribution to the dialogue between faith and reason. It also stands at the heart of the ‘new evangelization’ in which all the baptized of Aotearoa-New Zealand are called to participate as we further the mission of the universal Church in our own secular society.

Bishop's Writings Despair is never part of the Christian vocabularly

Bishop John has delivered an inspiring Easter message to the people of the Diocese

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Despair is never part of the Christian vocabularly

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Bishop John has delivered an inspiring Easter message to the people of the Diocese

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Divine logic opens the way to an adventure of faith

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I have always loved the story that is told about Mother Teresa

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Excited by that ‘Catholic breadth’

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Michael Fitzsimons talks with the new bishop of Palmerston North

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The Church is a tremendous force for good in the world

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I have a little litmus test when I meet someone who wishes to discuss the Catholic Church

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A letter from Bishop-elect John Adams

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I want to take this opportunity to write this short message to you as you hear the news that I am to

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Easter Vigil homily 2019

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Cultural Catholics and the alive Jesus of Easter Sunday …

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Chrism Mass Homily 2019

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How do we move from behind our desks into our streets with the sacred oils of God’s workshop?

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Bishop Charles’ message following the Christchurch shooting

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The shocking events in Christchurch, with tragic and senseless loss of life, are impacting on us all

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WYD 2019

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Bishop Charles' reflections and thoughts from World Youth Day 2019

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Fake hope tweets and the true hope of Christ’s birth….

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Bishop Charles’ Christmas homily: fake hope tweets and the true hope of Christ’s birth….

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2018 Christmas Message

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A final message for Christmas from Bishop Charles

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Christ's Kingdom has no borders

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Bishop Charles' homily for the Solemnity of Christ the King

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Bishop Charles invites you to Miha Māori

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This Sunday, September 2nd, the 9:30am Mass at the Cathedral will be a Miha Māori

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Columbans Celebrate 100 Years

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Bishop Charles shares his reflections on the Columbans and other missionaries

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Pentecost 2018 Homily

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High rates of adolescent depression correlate to impossible aspirations placed on teenagers

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Chrism Mass homily 2018

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Our faith is an embrace of not escape from time.

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Letter to Year 13 students on Euthanasia

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Welcome to Year 13. I’m writing to you about the so-called End of Life Choice Bill ...

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Happy New Year 2018

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Christmas is a time of faith and whānau...

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Bishop Charles' Christmas Message

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The birth of Jesus changed the world. God became one of us ...

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Raphael, the lepers colony

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Raphael, where I stay in India, was founded as a colony or community for lepers...

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Bishop Charles writes from India on World Day of the Poor

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Poverty, part of every culture and nation, takes many forms...

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Ragpickers

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Ragpickers intrigue us...

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Schools in India

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Schools and hospitals abound in India...

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Sab ko namaste

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Despite best intentions I’ve taken well over a week to tap out a line or two from India...

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Let’s talk about Sundays

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My heart is lifted by the presence at Mass of young families, elderly, teenagers, and young adults

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Homily preached on the 150th Anniversary of NZ SVdP

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The Church’s credibility depends on our work of charity and justice for the poor...

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Better translation of the Mass possible

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Bishop Charles suggests a refined translation could happen in the future

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Southern Star Abbey, Kopua

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I am writing this early in the morning following “Vigils” at Southern Star Abbey

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Vocations Retreat 2017

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Last weekend I led a Vocations Retreat...

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A Visit to De La Salle College

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A couple of months ago I suggested that we visit De La Salle College in South Auckland...

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Federation of Catholics Bishops Conference of Oceania

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This week I'm in Auckland...

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David Seymour's Euthanasia Bill

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We Catholics are a progressive, pro-life, pro-nature people ...

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A Visit to Waipukurau

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I love visiting our schools ...

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A Visit to Whanganui

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Our network of Catholic schools is a massive commitment...

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The Start of Confirmation Season

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Yesterday marked the opening of the Confirmation season in our Diocese

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Easter Vigil 2017

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Bishop Charles' homily during the Easter Vigil mass

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Chrism Mass 2017

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Read Bishop Charles' homily for this year's Chrism Mass

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Holy Week Collections

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Bishop Charles asks us to support the Good Friday and Easter Sunday collections

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Vietnam Visit pt 3

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My Vietnam visit has now reached its end...

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Vietnam Visit pt 2

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One of the hidden treasures of the Church in NZ...

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Vietnam Visit pt 1

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The last week in Lent might seem an odd time to travel...

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Lent and the Essentials of Our Faith

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Bishop Charles reflects on the season of Lent

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Marist Brothers Bicentennial

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Bishop Charles reflects on the 200th anniversary of the Marist Brothers

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Christmas Midnight Mass 2016

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Our Christian lives show to humanity that the darkness of fate can be overcome ...

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Travels in India pt 7

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Along with entrenched corruption, India is full of scams...

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Travels in India pt 6

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Dehra Dun and Mussoorie Hill Station are well known for their schools...

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Travels in India pt 5

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TB is a killer ...

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Travels in India pt 4

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One of the great things about volunteering...

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Travels in India pt 3

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It takes me a few days to get into gear at Raphael...

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Travels in India pt 2

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I've made it to Dehra Dun

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