Author: Rose Miller

Easter Sunday. ‘Christ is Risen’ – statue above the altar at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Palmerston North.

Easter Greetings to you. I hope you have had a fruitful time of Lent and that these days of the Easter Triduum have been a blessed time as you pray and reflect on the gift of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ for each one of us. It is a time for celebration for us as Christian people.

As the universal Church continues its synodal journey towards the second and final session in Rome in October this year, here is a recap of the Synod on Synodality steps so far.

Cardinal John Dew has been overwhelmed by enormous support following his statement and the letter from Archbishop Paul Martin sm in response to media coverage about an allegation of sexual abuse.

The New Zealand Police have concluded their 10-month investigation and have determined that no charge will be laid against Cardinal John Dew, retired Archbishop of Wellington.

On 15 March 2024, Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand, Caritas Australia, Development and Peace – Caritas Canada, issued a joint statement calling on their countries’ respective prime ministers and governments to act to urgently to prevent famine, additional destruction and the further regional spread of the Gaza-Israel conflict.