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Catholic Prison Chaplain – Part-time
Pastoral
Based at Hawke’s Bay Regional Prison - Hastings. Apply now!
Royal Commission into abuse in state care
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"Listening to stories of the past will help us to strengthen safeguarding in the present..."
Bishops encourage Day of Prayer to Respect Life
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A Pastoral Letter from the Bishops on the preciousness and fragility of life.
Warm winter thermals for Hawke’s Bay children
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The Hastings Parish organised hundreds of thermals for needy children
Notice of Presentation: Mark Richards 23rd of September
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People have asked Mark to share with the community the fruit of his recent studies in Rome
Papal Letter to “the People of God”
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Pope Francis's letter to the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics about sexual abuse
Safeguarding
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The Catholic Church believes that every person has a value and dignity.
Vocation – what does it mean today?
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The disciples were people who had nothing to offer but the good news
Caritas Emergency Appeal for Rohingya refugees
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Since August 2017, over 700,000 Rohingya people have fled from Myanmar to Bangladesh
Catholic agencies at select committee hearing on End of Life
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Representatives of the NZCBC presented serious reservations over ‘End of Life Choice' bill
Pastoral perspectives among the rural community
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Reflections on the effect of Mycoplasma Bovis on our rural communities
Vocation & Discernment Retreat
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How can I know what God is calling me to? How do I know which religious group may be right for me?
Inculturation
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A one-size-fits-all church doesn’t work for individual cultural needs.
Rejoice and Be Glad
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Pope Francis has written a new apostolic exhortation on ‘the call to holiness'
World Communications Day
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In Pope Francis’ 2018 World Communications Day message he reminds us we cannot stop seeking truth
Catholics seek inclusion in Royal Commission of Inquiry
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The New Zealand Catholic Bishops and representation from Catholic religious orders request inclusion
Postcard from Rome #3
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As the deacon sang out Christ our light, the light spread out across the thousands gathered
ANZAC Day 25 April 2018
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Three reflections on this important day for New Zealand
Bishops of Oceania to discuss climate change and human right
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The Assembly’s theme is, ‘Care of our Common Home of Oceania: A sea of possibilities’
What Do We Say to Brokenness?
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Joy Cowley's reflections on the Paschal Mystery in everyday life
Catholic Thinking – Aiming for Fairer Circulation of Money
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GSC Lecturer Dr Sarah Hart shares some biblical ideas around money
Caritas Lenten appeal
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A few words from Caritas after the Lenten appeal
Postcard from Rome: 2 – “Living in the one body of Christ”
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What does it fundamentally mean for us to say ‘Yes to Christ’ this Easter?
Reconciliation – ‘Strengthening the life of the Soul'
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We are spiritually humbled but never humiliated in the Sacrament – God never humiliates.
Mass of the Oils 2018
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You are invited to attend the Mass of the Oils at the Cathedral
Reconciliation for Lent
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Find out when your parish is offering Reconciliation before Easter
CATHOLIC BISHOPS EXPRESS CONCERN AT END OF LIFE BILL
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“The Bill takes a dim or even cynical view of the medical profession..."
The Image of God
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Joy Cowley reflects on male and female equality
First Profession of a New Zealander in Melbourne
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Karen Englebretsen made her first vows with the Sisters of the Cross and Passion
Seminarian on pastoral year
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Seminarian Simone Masanga is on a pastoral year in Whanganui
Postcard from Rome
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Mark Richards writes from Rome where he is currently based for three months
Lenten seminars for all
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Fr Marcus Francis is offering a series of lectures about the Catholic faith
75 Years of Service Celebrated at the Cathedral
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On Feb 18 the Dominican Sisters were farewelled from the diocese
Submissions on the End of Life Choice Bill
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Parliament’s Justice Committee is calling for submissions on David Seymour’s End of Life Choice Bill
Ambassadors for Christ
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“Lent is the season that calls us to account for our ambassadorial duties.”
Let us go together – Me haere tahi tāua
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Caritas Lenten Appeal 2018
Lent: A season of Spiritual Preparation and Renewal
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Reflections from Mark Richards
RIP Fr Don Hamilton sm
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Fr Don Hamilton died in Hastings on Tuesday 23 January
Hundreds March for Life
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600 people marched to Parliament on Dec 6
Rosminian Postulancy
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….join Bishop Charles & the Rosminians at St Marys on Sunday for Khuong’s reception as a Postulant.
End of Life Choice Bill
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How to make a submission on David Seymour's End of Life Choice Bill
New Bishop appointed to Christchurch Diocese
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Bishop Charles welcomes the appointment of Bishop to Christchurch
The Season of Advent – Te Wā o te Aweneti
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Various reflections on the Advent Season
Vocational journeys in the service of Mary
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2 religious brothers celebrate their 60th Jubilee in Napier
New Pastoral Director for Holy Cross Seminary
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Br Mark McKeon fsc will be taking on the position
A Mission in the Wide Blue Yonder
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Fr Neil Vaney reflects on his time in Kiribati
Finance not enough for climate action
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International officials met in Germany to discuss the Paris Agreement
‘We are the Church’
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A group of children were baptised and received into the Church in Patea
Celebration of the Dominican Sisters
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Palmerston North will farewell the sisters in Feb 2018
2018 Clergy Shifts
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Clerical appointments for 2018