By invitation of Principal Dame Georgina Kingi, Bishop John Adams recently made his first visit to St Joseph’s Māori Girls College in Taradale, Napier, to celebrate the Feast of St Matthias the Apostle, and to renew relationships between the college and the Diocese of Palmerston North.
A Vatican-led review of an abuse complaint against Cardinal John Dew dating to the 1970s has concluded that no further Church inquiry is required, says the Catholic Metropolitan Archbishop, Paul Martin SM, Archbishop of Wellington.
NZ Catholic, the national Catholic newspaper published by the Bishop of Auckland, is to cease its print publication at the end of June.
A new monthly digital publication, which will retain the title NZ Catholic, will be developed and shared from July.
The Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry delivered on 30 May 2024 recommendations to Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden, as required by the inquiry’s Terms of Reference.
The New Zealand Catholic Education Office is holding its first convention since 2018 for Catholic Education professionals. The convention will be at the TSB Arena. Wellington from Wednesday 19 to Friday 21 June. The theme is: Tūhono Whakapono – Together, One Faith Community.
A new consultation document prepared as part of the Holy Father’s Synod 2021–2024 process has been sent to Rome. Titled Towards October 2024, it includes Catholic voices from around Aotearoa New Zealand.
“14 July 2024 is Sea Sunday in the Church’s liturgical calendar when we are encouraged to pray for seafarers and fishers and give thanks for their vital role in our lives.”
World Refugee Day, on 20 June, emphasises solidarity with refugees. Solidarity is a key Catholic social teaching principle.
At Caritas, we connect solidarity to whakawhanaungatanga – making time for building and strengthening relationships. We are called to show love and support for those often marginalised, eliminate divisions and embrace the unity of one human family.
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand has launched an appeal to help those affected by the devastating landslide that struck a remote village in Papua New Guinea on 20 May 2024.
Dr Mary Eastham of Feilding was bestowed a Queen’s Service Medal for services to interfaith communities on the King’s Birthday and Coronation Honours List in June 2023. She received her QSM at the Investiture Ceremony at Government House on 22 May.