Archive
Papal Award Presentation to Tony Murphy
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Pope Francis, has awarded the title Knight of the Order of Saint Gregory the Great to Tony Murphy
Anzac Day, 25 April 2021
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Chaplain Brian Fennessy reflects on this National Day of Remembrance
Church leaders meet PM to talk vaccines, housing, poverty
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Christian faith leaders met with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern in March
Interfaith Committee marks 2nd anniversary of mosque attacks
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NZ Bishops’ Interfaith Committee sends letter of support to Muslim communities
Building safer communities together
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In the Diocese of Palmerston North, our mission is to build a Safeguarding culture in action
PN Interfaith event - Holocaust Memorial Day
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Members of all faith communities have a unique opportunity to see the Children’s Holocaust Memorial
Royal Commission on Abuse in Care – Faith-based Hearing
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The Royal Commission is holding Phase 2 of its hearings into redress by faith-based institutions
Caritas welcomes climate report
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Caritas urges widespread Catholic involvement in making submissions on the recent report
Landmark study on the Irish in New Zealand
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In Jan 2021 the Irish Embassy in New Zealand launched a landmark study of Irish people in Aotearoa
Slavery-free Easter chocolate
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With Easter coming up, how can we make sure our chocolate is slavery-free?
Chris Skinner Concert - Feilding
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Fr Chris Skinner will be performing at St Bridgid's church on May 23
New Zealand’s Climate Commission work ‘absolutely vital’
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Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand has been engaging with the new Climate Change Commission since 2020
Caritas funding to Fiji after cyclones
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Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand has sent solidarity funding to its long-term partners in Fiji
Institutions lead the way in divestment from fossil fuels
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Faith institutions around the world are committing to a brighter and cleaner future
COVID-19 vaccine
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New Zealand’s Catholic bishops are strongly urging everyone to get a Covid-19 vaccine
Catholic Church will listen to learn from abuse survivors
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The Church is determined to listen, learn, and reflect on the evidence of abuse survivors
Royal Commission on Abuse in Care – this week
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From Nov 30 the Royal Commission is holding public hearings for faith-based cases of abuse
Joy Cowley takes an Ignatian journey
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Joy Cowley has released a new book of spiritual reflections
Caritas Aotearoa says Thank You
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Caritas director and staff are taking to the road to visit and say thank you to communities
Kua oti kaota taotu te pihere – We are all connected
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The Bishops' 2020 Election Statement begins with a quotation from Pope Francis’ Laudato si'
General Manager praised for pastoral approach
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Tony Murphy has retired after 18 years in the role
General Elections 2020
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Information on the general elections in October
New Zealand Bishops’ 2020 Election Statement
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The NZ Catholic Bishops’ election statement encourages informed participation
Catholic Church welcomes publishing of Inquiry details
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The Church has welcomed the publication by the Royal Commission into Abuse in Care
Church welcomes Royal Commission’s Marylands inquiry
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The Royal Commission has launched an enquiry into Christchurch school Marylands
COVID-19 Update for our Communities
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Info on celebration of Mass, contact tracing, and prayer resources
Flashes of Insight – Let’s talk liturgy!
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Join us in an international conversation with Professor Thomas O’Loughlin
New General Manager Welcomed
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Liam Greer was welcomed into the role of Diocesan General Manager on July 14
SVDP launches National Recovery Appeal
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The goal is to provide people with economic, social and emotional support
Budget 2020
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Catholic organisations respond to the Budget delivered on Thursday, 14 May 2020
'The Upper Zoom'
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Everyone is invited to an online Diocesan Pentecost Celebration!
Ordination of Trung Nguyen to the Priesthood
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Deacon Trung Nguyen will be ordained a priest on Saturday 6 June 2020
The Cannabis Referendum 2020
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In September we will be asked if we support the legalisation of recreational cannabis in NZ
Abortion Legislation Bill passes third and final reading
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NZ Parliament passed a bill allowing women to abort up to 20 weeks into a pregnancy
Parishes cautioned about Coronavirus
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New Zealand Bishops’ National Liturgy Office have notified parishes about precautions to take
New leader for ACROSS
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Susan Turner, Ngāti Hikairo, has been appointed the new Director of ACROSS
A Milestone for our Diocese
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On Friday March 6 the Diocese will celebrate its 40th anniversary
Why study theology? Part 3
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The 3rd installment of Prof. O'Loughlin's six-part series
Why study theology? Part 2
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The 2nd installment from Prof. Thomas O'Louglin
Pope calls for end of culture of food waste
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A negligent and selfish culture of food waste is fueling the global hunger crisis
Appointments for NZ Catholic Bishops Conference
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The NZCBC warmly welcomes two new staff members
Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care
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The first public hearing was held 29 October - 8 November 2019
Pahiatua Polish Children’s 75th Reunion
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Pahiatua commemorated the Polish 'children' who came to NZ in 1944
Why study theology? Part 1
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Prof Thomas O'Loughlin writes on the subject of theology
The Camino Walking Pilgrimage
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It’s the biggest tourist attraction in Spain – the Basilica of Sagrada Familia
John’s Pilgrimage
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Ioane (John) Perez has undertaken a sole pilgrimage to pray for Worldwide Christian Unity
Climate change: What can ‘I’ do?
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Glennis Moriarty shares her ideas about climate change
End of Life Choice Bill
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The End of Life Choice Bill awaits its third and final reading on 13 November
Interfaith Event - FAITH FAMILY FEAST
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The Palmerston North Interfaith Group invites you to a night of sharing and fellowship
Dutch medical ethicist visits New Zealand
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Professor Theo Boer commented on the End of Life Choice Bill