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Social Justice Week: 8–14 September 2024

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Choose forgiveness, know peace | Kōwhiria te murunga hara, kia mōhio ki te rangimārie

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Ngā Parirau | Wings – ‘Soaring with faith’

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As the next meeting on synodality happens at the global level we need to do our best to ensure that

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Catholic Church welcomes final report of NZ Royal Commission

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The long-running Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care was made public on 24 July 2024

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Honouring 70 years of priestly service

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Bishop Owen Dolan celebrated his 70th anniversary of priesthood on 25 July 2024

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Care for creation requires true conversion

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The theme for the World Day of Prayer for Creation on 1 Sept 2024 is "Hope and Act with Creation"

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New Vinnies Palmerston North Conference President

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Kevin Frost installed as new PN SVdP President; thanks Rose Semmens for 3 years of leadership

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Archbishop Gábor Pintér appointed Apostolic Nuncio to NZ

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The appointment was announced on 27 July 2024

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Statement from bishops and congregational leaders

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A statement on the final report of the Royal Commission was read out at parishes on 21 July

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Hawke’s Bay Regional Prison – Chaplaincy Vacancy

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Job opportunity for Prison Chaplaincy

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Watch: Video highlights of the Mass of Thanksgiving

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Some highlights of the re-opening of The Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Wellington

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Wellington Cathedral reopening with a weekend of celebration

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Three days of celebrations mark the reopening of the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart

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Bishops send latest NZ Synod consultation document to Rome

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'Towards October 2024' includes Catholic voices from around Aotearoa New Zealand

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Te Rōpū Tautoko seeks feedback on Royal Commission

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Please consider taking this anonymous survey

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Cathedral Pentecost Celebrations

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The Cathedral Parish invites everyone to come and join them for their Pentecost Celebrations

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Preparations Underway for October Synod Meeting

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Representatives from across NZ gathered to review draft synthesis for next stage of the Synod

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Journeying Together – Hīkoi Ngātahi

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A recap of the Synod on Synodality steps so far

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Gaza crisis: joint statement from Caritas agencies

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Caritas Aotearoa, Australia, & Canada have issued a joint statement to their countries governments

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World Day of Prayer for Vocations – April 2024

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Vocation Sunday is a worldwide day of prayer for vocations to the priesthood and religious life

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New co-chief executive for Compassion group

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Deacon Rebecca Packer has been appointed as co-Chief Executive for the Sisters of Compassion

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Hope for Christian unity in a festival of new life

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What does Christianity look like to those who are not Christian?

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Suzanne Aubert Rongoā Garden of native plants

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A re-opening ceremony of the Suzanne Aubert Rongoā Garden was held in January

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World Day of Prayer for Vocations – April 2024

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Former Army Chaplain Fr Brian Fennessy ED, reflects on the meaning of ANZAC Day

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The joy of the Resurrection – the grace of Easter believed

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Lent has been a time of entering into the spiritual ‘land’ which is God’s domain

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Bishops’ statement supporting Caritas Lent Appeal 2024

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The bishops have written a letter asking everyone in our parishes to support the Caritas Lent Appeal

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Chrism Mass

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Everyone is invited to attend the Chrism Mass on Tuesday 26 March, 12:05pm

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Letter to the People from Archbishop Paul Martin SM

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Archbishop Paul has written a letter to the faithful following media stories about Cardinal John Dew

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Community reflections – a year on from Cyclone Gabrielle

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People from the Hawke's Bay reflect on the impact of the devastating cyclone last year

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Pursuing the common good

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Bishop Peter Cullinane challenges Christians to promote the common good in our society now

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Synod on Synodality - Phase Two

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We are gearing up for the next phase of the Synod on Synodality

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Watch: New Zealand experiences on the Synod of Synodality

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3 NZers have shared their experiences of the Holy Father’s Synod on Synodality in Rome last October

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Letter from the West Bank

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Br Peter Bray's final letter as vice-chancellor of Bethlehem University

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Synodal process powerful tool for Religious Life

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Last November, Sr Margaret Anne attended meetings for Superior Generals of religious congregations

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Bishop Michael Gielen in Rome for international dialogue

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Bishop Michael Gielen says it is a great privilege to be representing New Zealand in Rome

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Bishops seek to limit abortion by supporting young families

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NZ Bishops want new Government to promote policies that reduce stresses that can lead to abortion

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2024 clergy moves announced

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The following clergy shifts have been announced for 2024

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RIP Thomas Cardinal Williams 20 March 1930–22 December 2023

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Cardinal Tom Williams, ONZ, Archbishop Emeritus of Wellington has died, aged 93

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NZ bishops give copy of ethics booklet to all MPs

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The Catholic bishops have given a copy of their new ethics document to the new Parliament

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Dannevirke celebrates 125 years of Catholic faith

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St Joseph’s parish gathered in October to celebrate 125 years

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The world must unite in faith to tackle climate change

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Climate change is truly the defining challenge of our generation

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Caritas NZ launches appeal for Holy Land

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Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand welcomes donations to its special fund for the Holy Land

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Knights celebrate centenary

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Two men were honoured at the KSCNZ centenary celebrations

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Caritas pleads for peace in Gaza

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Caritas Internationalis has joined international appeals for a ceasefire in Gaza

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Te Kahu o te Ora flip book resource

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Te Ahu o te Ora: A Consistent Ethic of Life is now available online as an easy-to-read flip book

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Notice to All Parishes – World day of the Poor

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All parishes are encouraged to mark this day with an examination of the poor in each area

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“Out of the depths I cry to you O Lord; hear my voice”

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War is once again destroying people’s lives in the Holy Land

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Mission Sisters celebrate 70th Jubilee

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It was with great rejoicing we celebrated the Jubilee of Srs Mary-Ellen O’Sullivan & Valerie Lawson

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World Day of the Poor – Sunday 19 November 2023

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Do not turn your face away from anyone who is poor

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‘Created goods should flow fairly to all’

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God intended the earth and everything in it for the use of all human beings and peoples

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A spirit of encounter

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Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand invites you to take part in the World Day of the Poor 2023 on 19 Nov

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Laudato Deum chooses life

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Pope Francis has published Laudate Deum, an Apostolic Exhortation building on his 2015 encyclical

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