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Information for Bishop John's Ordination
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Things to know for the Episcopal Ordination and Installation on Saturday 30 Sept
“Let Justice and Peace Flow”
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Pope Francis' 2023 message for World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation
Support Life Sunday 2023 – ‘A Consistent Ethic of Life’
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The Catholic Bishops will reissue the 1997 'Te Kahu o te Ora' document on 8 Oct
Br Peter Bray awarded Papal honour
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The Vice Chancellor of Bethlehem University in the Holy Land has been awarded a high Papal honour
World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly 2023
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The Third World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly will be celebrated this year on Sunday 23 July
NZCBC new leadership positions announced
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The Catholic bishops of NZ have agreed on their new roles
Queen’s Service Medal recipient
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Dr Mary Eastham is an active member of the Catholic community in Palmerston North
Action on housing welcomed – but needed on emissions
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Caritas has welcomed last month’s Budget initiatives to assist low-income households
Ignatian Spirituality Silent Retreat
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A 6-day silent retreat is being held in Auckland in September
Livestream for the Installation of Archbishop Paul SM
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Find out how to watch the livestream on Saturday 17 June
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: 21 May–28 May 2023
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The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is an ecumenical Christian observance celebrated
Oceania bishops publish response to Synod document
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The bishops met in Fiji from 5–10 February for the quadrennial assembly of the FCBCO
Royal Commission extended as new evidence emerges
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The Government announced on 12 April 2023 that the Royal Commission into Abuse in Care
Bishop Colin Campbell appointed interim rector of seminary
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Retired Catholic Bishop of Dunedin Colin Campbell has been appointed Interim Rector of Seminary
Pope Francis upholds ‘Billings Revolution’
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Pope Francis has called for a ‘new revolution’ in today’s way of thinking human sexuality
Blessing of the Oils during Holy Week
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Chrism Masses were celebrated in Wellington and Palmerston North in April
Christian mothers’ group Hastings
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The Young Christian Mothers group was formed in the Sacred Heart Parish of Hastings in 1974
Called to Care
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International Nurses Day and Hospice Awareness Week
Nature is complaining and is calling STOP
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The follow-up workshop on 'The Letter' raised some interesting points
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2023
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The theme for this year is “Do good; seek justice” from Isaiah 1:17
Oceania Catholic bishops publish response to Synod
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"We do not want to build a different Church, but rather to renew and revitalize the Church we love'
‘Hope, light and human kindness in traumatic times’
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Sacred Heart College Napier principal reflects on the response to Cyclone Gabrielle
Eucharist in Eketāhuna part of civic celebrations
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A Mass of Thanksgiving was part of the 150 years’ celebrations for the town
Faith community fundraiser
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Parishioners from the Catholic Parish of Whanganui organised a fundraiser for Cyclone Gabrielle
Catholic women want reform – global survey
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The survey has found that the majority of women support significant reform within the Church
Pilgrimage, not just a visit
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Chaplain Brian Fennessy reflects on the importance of ANZAC Day
Invitation to St Joseph’s Church Shannon 60th Jubilee
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10am, Sunday 23 April, for all past and present parishioners and friends
Interfaith Relations group meets in Palmerston North
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Honorary doctorate for university leader
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Br Peter Bray has been awarded an honorary doctorate for his inspirational work with students
10 years with Pope Francis
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The Pope celebrated his 10th pontifical anniversary on March 13 2023
Climate Action Workshop
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A follow up information workshop on the film ‘The Letter’
Charis - Current of Grace Conference 2023
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Friday 24 March - Sunday 26 March 2023 at El Rancho, Waikanae
Catholic Caring Foundation Appeal for Auckland Floods
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Bishop Steve has launched an emergency flood relief appeal to provide funds for the flood recovery
Monsignor John Carde: 1933 – 2023
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John was a former Vicar-General and Parish Priest around several parishes in the Diocese
NZ response to Synod’s Continental Stage document published
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The NZ Catholic Church response to the “Document for the Continental Stage” has been published
Workshop on feature documentary “The Letter”
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“The Letter” brings to life the transformative vision of Laudato Si’ to inspire lasting action for o
Support Life Sunday
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You are not alone – accompanying and caring for people living with mental illness
Catholic Prison Chaplain | Hastings | Part-time
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We’re looking for a Catholic Chaplain who is ready to journey with prisoners in the Hawke’s Bay
NZ Catholics urged to support hospices and palliative care
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Catholics are being urged to support the under-funded hospice and palliative care services
There’s nothing ‘up there’ about heaven!
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Every culture has a ‘creation story’ attributing power to what are called the ‘gods’
Counter toxicity in social media, says Pope
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Pope Francis has called on Catholics to counter toxicity in social media
Debate continues over Humanae Vitae
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The Vatican’s top body on life issues has caused a stir for suggesting that one of the Church’s
Religious Diversity Day
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A group of Palmerston North people from different faith groups participated in a Religious Diversity
St Mary of the Angels dedicated as National Shrine to Mary
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A large gathering of the Catholic community came together for the Mass of Dedication of St Mary
Season of Creation: Listen to the Voice of Creation
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The Season of Creation is a time of grace the Church offers to humanity to renew its relationship
Social Justice Week – Te Wiki o te Whai Tika
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Social Justice Week 2022 resources are available to download from the Caritas website
Hui helps create national Synod synthesis
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About 80 representatives from the country’s six Catholic dioceses and other entities met for
Pope’s letter on celebrating liturgy well
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Pope Francis has writted a new apostolic letter, Desiderio Desideravi
The ‘unpredictability of grace’
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Cardinal John gave the opening address at the National Synod Day in July
Mary as Mother
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The Church marks Sunday Aug 15 as the ‘foremost holy day of obligation’