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Chris Skinner Concert
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Fr Chris is performing a fundraising concert at St Mary's parish, Whanganui
Caring for our Common Home
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1 September - 4 October celebrates the joy of creation
Chair of Abuse in Care Inquiry to step down
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Sir Anand Satyanand will be stepping down in November
Caritas: we must take responsibility for planet wellbeing
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Caritas called on government to support low-carbon future
Abortion law changes revealed
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The government has announced the details of a bill amending abortion legislation
Error in August issue of WelCom
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An event was advertised in Pahiatua instead of Feilding
End of Life Choice Bill passes Second Reading
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Dr John Kleinsman comments on the second reading of the bill
Sr Margaret Anne meets Pope Francis
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"I felt Pope Francis greeted me very warmly"
A Hopeful Start – Budget 2019
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The Wellbeing Budget was unveiled in Parliament on May 30
Catholic Thinking – Biblical Justice
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Prof Anne Tuohy discusses 'justice'
Pope Francis meets Māori King
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His Majesty Kiingi Tuheita Pōtatau Te Wherowhero met the Pope on 26 May
Caritas Internationalis General Assembly, Rome
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Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle as been re-elected as president of Caritas Internationalis
Vicar General Mons Brian Walsh
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Update on Mons Brian
Church in solidarity with Sri Lanka
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Pope Francis pledged his closeness and solidarity with Sri Lanka
A time for coming together
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Over 250 people were killed in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday
Euthanasia Bill to come back to Parliament
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MPs will vote on the End of Life Choice Bill later in May
Notre Dame: 'A major symbol of the Catholic faith'
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Parts of Notre Dame Cathedral were destroyed by fire on 15 April
New Appointments
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New appointments for the NZCBC and National Liturgy Office
End of Life Choice Bill should be withdrawn immediately
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Justice Committee rules the bill “is not workable in its present state”
Promoting Interfaith Relations
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Interfaith workshop on promoting dialogue, 18 May
Public talk on Interfaith dialogue
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Being Faithful, Being Open: the journey of inter-religious dialogue
One individual goes bad with a gun – this is not us!
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Joe Green comments on NZ's gun control laws
We remember them
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Reflections on ANZAC Day 2019
Visit to Tānenui-ā-Rangi Marae
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PN Diocesan Staff visited the mana whenua
Is chocolate at Easter a treat we take for granted?
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Look for Fairtrade chocolate this Easter
‘Our God is too small’
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Vatican astronomer will give a free public lecture in Wellington
New safeguarding website launched
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The National Office of Professional Standards launches website
Petition against Euthanasia Bill
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The Euthanasia bill is about to get its 2nd reading
Job vacancy - Parish and Pastoral Support Coordinator
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Job vacancy in the Diocesan office
Messages of support in the wake of Christchurch shootings
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Documents received after the events of 15 March
Vatican Meeting on the Protection of Minors
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'Global problem can only be resolved with a global response’
Progress stalled in reducing inequality
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On 13 February The Salvation Army launched its 2019 State of the Nation report
The Pope’s Astronomer and Observatory Director to visit NZ
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Br Guy Consolmasagno is visiting New Zealand in May 2019
Tribute to Mark Richards
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It is with sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Mark Edward Richards
Fr Patrick Cooke – Requiescat In Pace
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Much-loved and former parish priest at Havelock North passed away aged 89 years
SVdP New Plymouth pampers visitors
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Members of St Vincent de Paul Conference in New Plymouth held a heart-warming event
Marriage filled with giving to others
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Palmerston North couple Josephine and Ian Bailey celebrate 60 years of marriage
Call for action on climate change
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Catholic agencies lead the charge to mitigate climate change
Report on Proposed Abortion Law Changes
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Should abortion be under criminal or health law?
What Does ‘Hope’ Really Mean?
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Emeritus Bishop Peter discusses hope and hopelessness
Can Security Be a False God?
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Joy Cowley reflects on security and fear
Mark Richards - Writings
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The thesis and associated work - writings, presentations, interviews - of Dr Mark Richards
Diversity of Faiths in our Community
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A multi-faith celebration event on 30 November
Discover Suzanne Aubert
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Catholics invited to follow in Suzanne Aubert’s footsteps
Canonisation of Paul VI, Romero, and more
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Pope Francis celebrated their canonisation on October 14
New Joy Cowley book to be launched
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Veil Over The Light – Selected Spiritual Writings by Joy Cowley will be launched on October 27
New Books sharing Social Justice messages
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New books launched from Palmerston North
220 years of priestly ministry celebrated
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Priests gathered in Whanganui for jubilarian celebrations
Marriage Encounter Anniversary
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The Marriage Encounter Movement celebrates 40 years
When the well seems dry
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Joy Cowley reflects on 'dryness' in our relationship with God