The Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference has urged parishes across Ireland to dedicate 30 per cent of their church grounds for biodiversity and pollinators so grounds can be enjoyed ‘in perpetuity by the whole community.’
The first world meeting of digital evangelisers and missionaries was held on 4 August at the Catholic Influencers Festival in Lisbon, Portugal.
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The Diocese of Palmerston North’s primary and secondary school faith leaders – principals and directors of Religious Education – gathered at the diocesan office and at Hato Pāora College near Feilding, for a two-day conference in June.
Pope Francis has appointed Fr John Adams from the Diocese of Christchurch as the new Catholic Bishop of Palmerston North.
This edition of WelCom celebrates the appointment of Bishop-elect John Adams of the Diocese of Christchurch. I join with all in the Archdiocese of Wellington and our brothers and sisters in the Diocese of Palmerston North in giving thanks for this appointment.
This month WelCom visits Holy Trinity Parish in Wellington’s eastern suburbs. The pastoral area encompasses hill and beachside suburbs including Kilbirnie, Miramar, Seatoun and Strathmore.
The president of the Federation of Catholic Bishops Conferences of Oceania (FCBCO) says the 10 non-bishop members from the region chosen for the upcoming Synod of Bishops will help amplify the voice of the Catholic population.
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Archbishop Paul Martin sm was installed as Archbishop of Wellington in a special Mass on Saturday 17 June at St Teresa’s Pro-Cathedral in Karori.