Synod role for Australian women
Renee Kohler-Ryan says that as a lay theologian and mother of five, she was struck by the significance of her inclusion in the upcoming Synod of Bishops.
Author: Rose Miller
Continuing a worthwhile legacy
“Never see a need without doing something about it.” – St Mary MacKillop
The Catholic Parish of Hastings runs an annual community project called ‘Thermals for Children’ that helps to keep local children warm during chilly winter months.
Superior General from Rome praises Palmerston North Diocese
Visiting Super General of the Rosminians was full of praise when he made his recent visitation from Rome to the Rosminian community in Palmerston North.
Caring for our world together
The Religious Diversity Centre Aotearoa New Zealand recently hosted E tū te Mana O Te Ao – Building a Climate of Hope, a webinar series across four weeks, hosted by journalist and broadcaster, Rod Oram. The series is available to watch online.
Compassion Soup Kitchen launches Annual Appeal 2023
To face the challenge of the increasing demand for meal services and people seeking assistance experienced in recent months, Compassion Soup Kitchen will launch its Annual Appeal on 1 August.
On the lookout for pews
St Joseph’s historic church in Pāuatahanui is undergoing a facelift. A new St Joseph’s Church Stewardship Committee has been formed from within St Theresa’s parish Plimmerton, with the vision to preserve and resource this special place ensuring its future for generations.
Papal award for ‘Lower Hutt son’
Bishop Steve Lowe, former Bishop of Hamilton, and now Bishop of the Auckland, recently presented Michael (Mike) Hanaray with a Papal Knighthood, in recognition of his dedicated and lifetime service to the Catholic Church at parish, diocesan and national levels.
Cathedral corner: More than skill needed for Cathedral
Running a project to strengthen and refurbish a Grade 1 listed heritage site, requires much more than technical skill.
To succeed, there has to be a personal commitment to the project, a willingness to perse-vere despite unforeseen obstacles and an appreciation of heritage for both the present and the future.
St Gerard’s altar donated to Sacred Heart Cathedral
The altar from St Gerard’s Church in Wellington has been given a new home at the city’s Catholic Sacred Heart Cathedral.
St Gerard’s – a distinctive, category one, heritage-listed church and monastery building – was sold in March this year.
Abrahamic Council meets Wellington Mayor
The Wellington Abrahamic Council of Jews, Christians and Muslims met with Wellington’s Mayor Tory Whanau in April, to discuss areas of cooperation with environmental stewardship, diversity, and respect for minority groups.