Baby recession’ hits Australia
Not since the stagflation-hit 1970s has Australia experienced as sharp a drop in fertility as it has in recent years, an analysis by KPMG Australia reveals.
Author: Rose Miller
Archbishop Gábor Pintér appointed Pope’s representative to Aotearoa New Zealand
Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Gábor Pintér as the new Apostolic Nuncio to Aotearoa New Zealand. The appointment was announced on 27 July 2024, in Rome.
Caritas calls for more action on human trafficking
For the fourth consecutive year, the New Zealand Government has failed to address human trafficking in Aotearoa New Zealand, according to the annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report, released 25 June 2024.
New Zealand theologian sought for international appointment
New Zealand’s only liturgically trained theologian, Dr Joe Grayland, has accepted the offer of a long-term position teaching at the University of Würzburg, Germany.
Columbaria option for Catholic parishes
Late last year, in response to a new set of dubia, or doubts, on the Catholic Church’s cremation practices, the Vatican’s doctrinal office – the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith – reaffirmed a ban on spreading ashes in nature, but said they can be conserved in ‘sacred places’.
Catholic Foundation grants
The Archdiocese of Wellington’s Catholic Foundation Board has restructured the focus of the grants it makes available to the archdiocese community, towards spiritual growth and development.
Fr Craig shares overseas journey with parishioners
Fr Craig Butler, parish priest for the Catholic Parish of Whanganui – Te Parihi Katoria Ki Whanganui, recently spoke to parishioners at St Mary’s Parish Centre about his experiences in Rome the Synod on Synodality and travels that followed.
New Vinnies Palmerston North Conference President
During a special time at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit midday Mass on Friday 3 May, Kevin Frost was installed as the new Conference President for Palmerston North, taking over from Rose Semmens. Two new members, Rick Field and James Kissell, were also commissioned.
Te Awakairangi baritone bound for the Netherlands
Patrick Shanahan, a Wellington-born baritone and parishioner at Te Awakairangi Parish in Lower Hutt, has recently completed his Bachelor of Music with Honours in vocal performance at The New Zealand School of Music – Te Kōkī, at Victoria University of Wellington.
Confirmations at Ōtaki for whānau
Speaking to the Confirmation candidates Archbishop Paul reminded them, as well as everyone in the congregation, that the values displayed behind the altar during Mass, are sealed in us by the Holy Spirit through the Sacrament of Confirmation: love, peace, kindness, faithfulness, gentleness, chastity, patience, humility, generosity, joy, goodness and self-control.