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Optimism towards Meeting of Pope And Trump
Wednesday, 24 May 2017, 10:32 am | NZ Catholic Bishops
Bishop Steve Lowe of the Hamilton Diocese, in a statement yesterday, echoed the general consensus among Catholic commentators in saying “that while agreement on issues discussed between the two leaders may not be on the cards, it will be an interesting ... More >>
Significant appointment for the Catholic Church in Aotearoa
Friday, 3 February 2017, 3:06 pm | NZ Catholic Bishops
The New Zealand bishops today announced that Deacon Danny Karatea-Goddard will be taking on a new part-time role with Secretariat for Te Huinga o ngā Pīhopa Katorika o Aotearoa / the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference supporting the secretariat ... More >>
Cardinal Dew Challenges MPs on Euthanasia
Wednesday, 7 December 2016, 2:57 pm | NZ Catholic Bishops
Cardinal Dew spoke on behalf of the bishops of New Zealand to the written Submission to the Health Select Committee on their End of Life investigation, today at Parliament. More >>
Suzanne Aubert declared ‘venerable’
Sunday, 4 December 2016, 10:28 pm | NZ Catholic Bishops
Suzanne Aubert, the founder of the Sisters of Compassion New Zealand’s home grown order of Sisters, has been declared ‘venerable’, a major milestone on the path to sainthood in the Catholic Church. More >>
Message from Pope Francis to quake-affected Kaikoura
Thursday, 1 December 2016, 3:32 pm | NZ Catholic Bishops
Cardinal Dew was in Rome when news broke of the first earthquake. Pope Francis and local Italians, having recently experienced large earthquakes, expressed deep concern for the people of New Zealand. More >>
NZ Bishops grateful for prayer and concern following quakes
Friday, 18 November 2016, 1:53 pm | NZ Catholic Bishops
Bishop Patrick Dunn said today, “On behalf of my brother bishops I would like to thank all those who have sent messages of sympathy, concern, solidarity, prayers, and offers of generosity following the major earthquake on Sunday night and the subsequent ... More >>
Appointment of first Cardinal from Papua New Guinea
Monday, 10 October 2016, 3:18 pm | NZ Catholic Bishops
Archbishop Sir John Ribat, of Port Moresby Diocese in Papua New Guinea was named by Pope Francis among the list of 17 new Cardinals appointed to the College of Cardinals. More >>
NZ Anglican and Roman Catholic bishops at the Vatican
Monday, 10 October 2016, 10:46 am | NZ Catholic Bishops
Cardinal John celebrating the Roman Catholic Vigil Mass in the Undercroft of the Canterbury Cathedral More >>
All views on assisted suicide matter
Wednesday, 24 August 2016, 4:56 pm | NZ Catholic Bishops
Director of The Nathaniel Bioethics Centre, Dr John Kleinsman, is surprised and appalled at the disingenuous tactics being employed by assisted suicide supporters. Both Matt Vickers and Act MP David Seymour have in recent days described the unprecedented ... More >>
Catholic Bishops Welcome increase to annual refugee quota
Tuesday, 14 June 2016, 9:17 am | NZ Catholic Bishops
“We are pleased that the Government has today announced that New Zealand’s annual refugee quota will be increased to 1,000 from 750.” Said Bishop Patrick Dunn, President of the Catholic Bishops Conference. More >>
Emeritus Bishop Len Boyle passes away
Wednesday, 1 June 2016, 12:49 pm | NZ Catholic Bishops
Emeritus Bishop Len Boyle of Dunedin has died, surrounded by family and his brother priests, after a short period of ill health, he was 85. More >>
Nationwide celebration of Catholic Schools
Friday, 13 May 2016, 11:39 am | NZ Catholic Bishops
The Catholic community prepares to celebrate Catholic Schools day and the Chief Executive of Catholic Schools, Paul Ferris, says ahead of the annual celebration that there is much to celebrate. More >>
Catholic Church responds to sentencing of Peter Hercock
Tuesday, 3 May 2016, 10:32 am | NZ Catholic Bishops
Former Catholic priest Peter Hercock has been sentenced to six years and seven months in jail for charges of rape, attempted rape and indecent assault against teenage girls in the 1970s and 1980s. More >>
We can no longer watch immense suffering from sidelines
Tuesday, 24 February 2015, 5:11 pm | NZ Catholic Bishops
New Zealand can no longer watch from the sidelines as the Islamic State continues to inflict immense suffering and brutality on the people of Iraq. They must not be left to face such unjust aggression on their own, say the New Zealand Catholic Bishops. More >>
