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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
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
Excited by that ‘Catholic breadth’
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Michael Fitzsimons talks with the new bishop of Palmerston North
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
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
Easter Vigil homily 2019
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Cultural Catholics and the alive Jesus of Easter Sunday …
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?
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
WYD 2019
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Bishop Charles' reflections and thoughts from World Youth Day 2019
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….
2018 Christmas Message
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A final message for Christmas from Bishop Charles
Christ's Kingdom has no borders
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Bishop Charles' homily for the Solemnity of Christ the King
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
Columbans Celebrate 100 Years
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Bishop Charles shares his reflections on the Columbans and other missionaries
Pentecost 2018 Homily
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High rates of adolescent depression correlate to impossible aspirations placed on teenagers
Chrism Mass homily 2018
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Our faith is an embrace of not escape from time.
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 ...
Happy New Year 2018
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Christmas is a time of faith and whānau...
Bishop Charles' Christmas Message
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The birth of Jesus changed the world. God became one of us ...
Raphael, the lepers colony
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Raphael, where I stay in India, was founded as a colony or community for lepers...
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...
Ragpickers
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Ragpickers intrigue us...
Schools in India
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Schools and hospitals abound in India...
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...
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
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...
Better translation of the Mass possible
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Bishop Charles suggests a refined translation could happen in the future
Southern Star Abbey, Kopua
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I am writing this early in the morning following “Vigils” at Southern Star Abbey
Vocations Retreat 2017
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Last weekend I led a Vocations Retreat...
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...
Federation of Catholics Bishops Conference of Oceania
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This week I'm in Auckland...
David Seymour's Euthanasia Bill
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We Catholics are a progressive, pro-life, pro-nature people ...
A Visit to Waipukurau
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I love visiting our schools ...
A Visit to Whanganui
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Our network of Catholic schools is a massive commitment...
The Start of Confirmation Season
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Yesterday marked the opening of the Confirmation season in our Diocese
Easter Vigil 2017
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Bishop Charles' homily during the Easter Vigil mass
Chrism Mass 2017
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Read Bishop Charles' homily for this year's Chrism Mass
Holy Week Collections
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Bishop Charles asks us to support the Good Friday and Easter Sunday collections
Vietnam Visit pt 3
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My Vietnam visit has now reached its end...
Vietnam Visit pt 2
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One of the hidden treasures of the Church in NZ...
Vietnam Visit pt 1
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The last week in Lent might seem an odd time to travel...
Lent and the Essentials of Our Faith
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Bishop Charles reflects on the season of Lent
Marist Brothers Bicentennial
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Bishop Charles reflects on the 200th anniversary of the Marist Brothers
Christmas Midnight Mass 2016
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Our Christian lives show to humanity that the darkness of fate can be overcome ...
Travels in India pt 7
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Along with entrenched corruption, India is full of scams...
Travels in India pt 6
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Dehra Dun and Mussoorie Hill Station are well known for their schools...
Travels in India pt 5
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TB is a killer ...
Travels in India pt 4
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One of the great things about volunteering...
Travels in India pt 3
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It takes me a few days to get into gear at Raphael...
Travels in India pt 2
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I've made it to Dehra Dun