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Online Initiatives Launched for World Youth Day
Thursday, 22 May 2008, 1:53 pm | Catholic Communications
The much-awaited re-launch of Connect.org.nz was celebrated yesterday with the ceremonial ‘first click’ by Wellington World Youth Day Ambassador, Josie Leota, and Fr James Lyons, the parish priest of Sacred Heart Cathedral in Wellington. More >>
Free morning after pill sends wrong message
Thursday, 8 May 2008, 9:35 am | Catholic Communications
Bishop Peter Cullinane, spokesperson on bioethical issues for the New Zealand Catholic Bishops’ Conference said we should be seriously concerned about reports that the Auckland District Health Board might be making it even easier to access the morning ... More >>
Access to Morning After Pill sends wrong message
Tuesday, 6 May 2008, 4:59 pm | Catholic Communications
Bishop Peter Cullinane, spokesperson on bioethical issues for the New Zealand Catholic Bishops’ Conference said we should be seriously concerned about reports that the Auckland District Health Board might be making it even easier to access the morning ... More >>
4000 pilgrims to come
Monday, 5 May 2008, 4:28 pm | Catholic Communications
Kiwi Catholics brace to greet 4000 international pilgrims… then, 4000 young Kiwis will join them for World Youth Day in Sydney. More >>
Pope Benedict's Deep Shame For Clergy Sexual Abuse
Thursday, 17 April 2008, 10:37 am | Catholic Communications
"It is a great suffering for the Church in the United States and for the Church in general, and for me personally, that this could happen. It is difficult for me to understand how it was possible that priests betray in this way. More >>
WYD08 Papal Boat-a-cade announced
Wednesday, 19 March 2008, 12:03 am | Catholic Communications
Captain Cook Cruises set to sail on Sydney Harbour as WYD08 Papal Boat-a-cade announced Sydney Harbour will provide a spectacular backdrop for the official arrival of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI during World Youth Day 2008 (WYD08) in July. More >>
‘The gift of Hope’ at 2008 Eucharistic Convention
Sunday, 9 March 2008, 11:29 am | Catholic Communications
Media headlines are beyond belief. Murders, home invasions, hijackings. It’s enough to make you weep. But, thankfully, there is an answer – the 15th Annual Eucharistic Convention, whose theme is ‘The Gift of Hope.’ More >>
Bioethics Centre critical of Nitschke’s comments
Monday, 4 February 2008, 5:28 pm | Catholic Communications
The New Zealand Catholic Bioethics Centre – The Nathaniel Centre – is deeply distressed at the comments of Dr Philip Nitschke as reported in The Sunday Star Times. [3 February 2008] More >>
Nominations sought for Catholic Youth Awards
Wednesday, 9 January 2008, 3:04 pm | Catholic Communications
These awards, in honour of the late Cardinal Reginald Delargey, are sponsored by the National Council for Young Catholics (NCYC). More >>
2008 New Year's Day Homily From Benedict XVI
Tuesday, 8 January 2008, 12:22 am | Catholic Communications
Homily delivered by Benedict XVI in St. Peter's Basilica on January 1, Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, and the 41st World Day of Peace. "Today, we are beginning a new year and Christian hope takes us by the hand." More >>
Cakes earn $14,000 to help families
Friday, 21 December 2007, 2:45 pm | Catholic Communications
Background The Catholic Caring Foundation is the charitable foundation of the Catholic Bishop of Auckland, providing funding for grass-roots organisations that work with the marginalised in society. Its primary purpose is to strengthen families and community ... More >>
Cakes earn $14,000 for worthy cause
Thursday, 20 December 2007, 5:02 pm | Catholic Communications
The Catholic Caring Foundation is the charitable foundation of the Catholic Bishop of Auckland, providing funding for grass-roots organisations that work with the marginalised in society. Its primary purpose is to strengthen families and community networks, ... More >>
TV programme "Californication"
Tuesday, 13 November 2007, 9:28 am | Catholic Communications
There has been considerable comment on the programme “Californication”, the first episode of which screened last Thursday on TV3. More >>
Christians and Jews boycott TV3
Thursday, 8 November 2007, 9:12 am | Catholic Communications
The Wellington Council of Christians and Jews is urging their congregants to boycott TV3 for one week starting this Thursday, 8 November. The action is a response to TV3's airing of “Californication”, in which a nun gives oral sex to a lead character ... More >>
Sale of Star of the Sea Chapel
Thursday, 13 September 2007, 1:25 pm | Catholic Communications
The sale of Star of the Sea Chapel and Stella Maris Retreat and Conference Centre in Seatoun, announced this week, will enable the Sisters of Mercy to direct further resources to their mission of education, health care and community development. More >>
St Patrick's Cathedral re-opens after two years
Tuesday, 11 September 2007, 12:24 am | Catholic Communications
Auckland's Catholic community has for two years been without its cathedral which has undergone extensive conservation and restoration to ensure it complies with modern safety standards. More >>
Award marks prison Chaplain's contribution
Thursday, 5 July 2007, 9:31 am | Catholic Communications
The recent PRIDE award (professionalism, responsiveness, integrity, diversity, efficiency and effectiveness) by the Chief Executive of the Corrections Department, Mr Barry Matthews to Good Shepherd Sister Teresa Donworth was very well deserved said Eric ... More >>
Catholic Bishops on Easter Trading Bill
Wednesday, 16 May 2007, 11:55 am | Catholic Communications
Catholic Bishops call on Parliament to put the interests of workers and familiesahead of commercial interests when considering Easter Sunday trading legislation In a recent statement New Zealand's Catholic bishops said that if restricted trading on Easter ... More >>
Catholic bishop praises decision on Communion Wine
Saturday, 12 May 2007, 1:15 pm | Catholic Communications
www.cathcom.org.nz www.catholic.org.nz Catholic bishop praises Corrections Dept. for reversing decision on Communion Wine The Department of Corrections confirmed today that it has reviewed its earlier position that allowing Communion wine could ... More >>
Communion wine decision pleases Catholic Bishop
Friday, 11 May 2007, 3:39 pm | Catholic Communications
The Department of Corrections confirmed today that it has reviewed its earlier position that allowing Communion wine could not be taken into prisons in order to celebrate the Mass. More >>
