Archive
Flashes of Insight – Let’s talk liturgy!
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Join us in an international conversation with Professor Thomas O’Loughlin
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
Job Vacancy: General Manager
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The Diocese is seeking applications from suitably experienced professionals for the position.
COVID-19 Updates
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Resources and announcements for our communities & whānau
Job Vacancy: Safeguarding & Compliance Officer
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We're seeking someone with a passion to ensure we are providing a safe environment for all people.
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
Executive Summary of Abortion Submission
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The Abortion Legislation Bill passed its first reading on 8 August
‘Climate justice’ call
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Thousands of New Zealanders took to the streets in solidarity
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