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Paul Martin appointed Coadjutor Archbishop of Wellington
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Christchurch Bishop Paul Martin has been appointed Coadjutor Archbishop of Wellington
Born immaculate, Mary is the highest honour of our race
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Dec 8 is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception
On mission and salvation
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Archbishop Novatus Rugambwa, Apostolic Nuncio to New Zealand, discusses these important topics
Bishops meet in Palmerston North
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The New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference met in Palmerston North in October
Roadmaps for Transformation
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A presentation from Diocesan staff on our current situation
Oceania faces multiple crises – Caritas Report
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Many countries are living in an emergency situation and facing multiple crises, report states
Jubilees celebrated in Palmerston North Diocese
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Eight priests and three bishops celebrated their jubilees on 8 October
Kauwhata church turns 125
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The people of Ngāti Kauwhata gathered on Oct 20 to celebrate this milestone
Diocesan Update sessions
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All parishioners, volunteers, and leaders are invited to one of four sessions
Fratelli Tutti – new encyclical
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Pope Francis signed his new encyclical Fratelli Tutti on the tomb of St Francis of Assisi on Oct 4
Bishops’ Election Statement: Time to re-evaluate priorities
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The Catholic Bishops challenge NZers to ask what kind of society we want Aotearoa New Zealand to be
He Hīkoi Whakapono: A Journey of Faith
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Our journey of faith this month visits the rural parish of Pungarehu and Opunake
Artist wanted for commissioned work on Mary
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NZ Bishops are seeking an artist to commemorating Bishop Pompallier’s 1838 dedication of NZ to Mary
Suzanne Aubert Celebration Day
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On Sun Oct 4 we celebrate the spirituality and good works of Venerable Suzanne Aubert
Loud Fence movement gets approval from Cardinal
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Cardinal John Dew has written a letter in support of the Loud Fence movement
World Day of Migrants and Refugees
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The last Sunday of September of every year is World Day of Migrants and Refugees
Vinnies see sharp rise in requests for help
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Covid-19 has resulted in requests for support from the St Vincent de Paul Society
Dioceses celebrate Chrism Mass together
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The Chrism Mass for both Dioceses was celebrated on 1 August
Caritas helping after explosion in Lebanon
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Caritas NZ is providing urgently needed funding for Lebanon after the August 4 blast
Encounter with Cynthia
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Paul Bailey describes how a visit to a rest home became a memory to treasure
Hear the Cry of the Earth: Pre-Election Forum
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An online election forum hosted by the Catholic Archdiocese of Wellington
COVID-19 – Prayers in Time of Separation
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Prayers by Fr James Lyons during a time when many people are unable to meet with those they love
The Assumption: 15 August
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The Patron Saint of NZ has her feast day on Aug 15
Social Justice Week 2020
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The year Social Justice Week runs from 6 - 12 September
New Zealand Bishops 2020 general election statement
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The NZ Bishops have issued a statement in preparation for the general election in September
Study for a crucifixion
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A large-scale religious painting has been gifted to the Mission Estate Winery in Hawke’s Bay
Newly ordained priest for Palmerston North Diocese
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Trung Nguyen was ordained as a priest on 6 June 2020
Cathedral of the Holy Spirit
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The Cathedral, designed by architect Frederick de Jersey Clere, was opened in 1925
Solidarity: Lockdowns and Black Lives Matter
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How did you experience the COVID19 lockdowns? Was it positive, difficult, what happened to you?
Special Bible for New Zealand Police
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At Bible Society, we appreciate the good work the New Zealand Police have done and continue to do
Ngā Whaea Atawhai: Sisters of Mercy, sisters of prayer
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Dr Areti Metuamate and his wife spent time living with the Sisters of Mercy in Wellington
Masses resume & parishes open
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A Pastoral Letter from our bishops on returning to Mass and 'Leaving the Closed Room'
Alert Level 2 and parishes
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Some parish activities to resume, but mass still unavailable
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (25-31 May)
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Celebrated between Ascension and Pentecost Sundays each year
Palmerston North ordination postponed
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Deacon Trung Nguyen was due to be ordained for the Palmerston North diocese on April 18
Good Shepherd Sunday
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I am the gate. Whoever enters through me will be saved and will come in and go out and find pasture
The Worker
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A reflection by Msgr Gerard Burns for the feast of St Joseph the Worker
Breathe Life
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A Pentecost Reflection for Sunday 31 May 2020
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
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The week of prayer is to be held 25–31 May this year
Marking 5 Years of Laudato si’
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This year is the fifth anniversary of the publication of Pope Francis’ encyclical
Pope Francis – Letter for the Month of May
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It is traditional in this month to pray the Rosary at home
Essential workers – at the centre
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These essential workers do their job day in and day out, pandemic or no
Coronavirus and the Eucharist
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Thomas O’Loughlin shares his observations from the UK
God Present In Our Darkest Hour
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All Anzac Day services around the country have been cancelled
Bishops disappointed at disregard for rights of unborn
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The abortion Bill ignores the fact there are at least two human lives involved in every pregnancy
Priests attending the sick
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Communion to the sick is not able to happen at this time
Fixing our gaze on Christ
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Lenten reflections from Cardinal John Dew
Resources for difficult time
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Some aids to reflection and prayer in this time of pandemic
Christian Mission - Fr Jamie Calder
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How can we truly be on mission and be fully ourselves?
Funerals, sacraments and parish activities during COVID-19
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In his letter to parishioners Cardinal John Dew set some restrictions to parish activities