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Bishops oppose liberalising Easter trading laws
Wednesday, 2 May 2007, 4:18 pm | Catholic Communications
The New Zealand Catholic bishops, in a recent statement, repeated their concern at the push for liberalising laws on Easter trading. They have directly appealed to Members of Parliament to pay heed to the social rather than the commercial aspects ... More >>
No Catholic bishops at Ecumenical Service
Tuesday, 1 May 2007, 5:08 pm | Catholic Communications
Contrary to suggestions in news reports earlier today, the Catholic bishops of New Zealand will not be attending the ecumenical service to be held tomorrow (Wednesday) in Wellington’s Anglican cathedral. More >>
Catholic Bishops - Children are Precious Gifts
Thursday, 26 April 2007, 10:13 am | Catholic Communications
A statement from the New Zealand Catholic Bishops’ Conference, April 2007 “Our basic Christian teaching applies equally to children as to adults: every person is made in the image and likeness of God and therefore has an innate dignity.” (New ... More >>
Vatican Urges Sri Lanka to respect human rights
Tuesday, 24 April 2007, 9:31 am | Catholic Communications
The Vatican urged Sri Lanka to respect human rights and restart negotiations with Tamil rebels during a meeting Friday between Pope Benedict XVI and the island nation's president, Mahinda Rajapakse, the Vatican said. More >>
NZ Catholic bishops speak out on Easter trading
Friday, 16 February 2007, 10:45 am | Catholic Communications
Catholic bishops explain why they are opposed to Easter Sunday trading and have shared this explanation with the Members of Parliament regarding the two bills soon to come before Parliament, that seek to liberalise restrictions on Easter Sunday trading. More >>
Catholic bishops on Easter Sunday trading bills
Thursday, 15 February 2007, 12:51 am | Catholic Communications
Catholic bishops explain why they are opposed to Easter Sunday trading and have shared this explanation with the Members of Parliament regarding the two bills soon to come before Parliament, that seek to liberalise restrictions on Easter Sunday trading. More >>
First of it’s kind Early Childhood Centre in Auck
Friday, 2 February 2007, 11:54 am | Catholic Communications
Fetu'u Moana Catholic Early Childhood Centre is the first Tongan/Catholic-established early childhood education centre in New Zealand. Known as Fetu’u Moana Catholic Early Childhood Centre, the concept began in 2003 following consultations with the ... More >>
Obituary For Mina Foley, Soprano
Thursday, 25 January 2007, 9:51 am | Catholic Communications
Mina Foley, the soprano who first captivated New Zealand audiences with the quality and technique of her singing back in the 1950s, died on Sunday January 21 after a long illness, aged 77. She was the first of the galaxy of singing stars trained by ... More >>
Catholic Archbishop Suva supports coup objectives
Wednesday, 24 January 2007, 3:28 pm | Catholic Communications
The following statement was made today, 23 January 2007, by Archbishop Petero Mataca of Suva More >>
