A celebration to mark the 60th anniversary of Sr Francine becoming a Marist Sister – a branch of the Society of Mary – was held at the morning Mass for Our Lady of Hope parish in Tawa/Titahi Bay, on 9 June. Over 80 people were there to celebrate with Sr Francine and take part in her blessing. The large number present was more than twice the usual number for a weekday Mass at this time of year.
Members of Marlborough’s Catholic community were invited to attend an historic last Mass at Renwick’s 115-year-old Catholic Church, Sunday 18 June. St Francis de Sales Church has served the community of Renwick since its official opening and blessing in 1908. Organisers extended an invitation to include anyone wanting to be a part of the historic gathering and final Mass.
A cathedral in today’s city is that city’s question mark!
What do I mean?
Such a building announces the presence of ‘otherness’ – a reminder that there are questions we cannot adequately answer, mysteries we cannot fully penetrate.
There is growing concern in Aotearoa-New Zealand about low rates of childhood immunisations against diseases such as measles, mumps and rubella.
A Vatican pastoral reflection urges people of faith to promote Christian values, not divisions on social media.
Twelfth Sunday of the year – Matthew 10:26-33 26 Jesus instructed the Twelve as follows: ‘Do not be afraid. For everything that is now covered will be uncovered, and everything now hidden will be made clear. 27 What I say to you in the dark, tell in the daylight; what you hear in whispers, proclaim […]
Fr James Lyons continues his exploration of the titles of Mary, Mother of Jesus, as prayed in the 1531 Litany of Loreto. In this issue: Mary as ‘Spiritual Vessel’ and ‘Vessel of Honour’.
Pope Francis has made an appeal for peace in the Holy Land, praying that a recent ceasefire between Israel and militants in the Gaza Strip might hold.
During the month of August 2023 Pope Francis’ intention is:for World Youth Day. We pray the World Youth Day in Lisbon will help young people to live and witness the Gospel in their own lives.
WelCom June/July 2023 If you would like your event listed free on this page, please email an outline to welcom@wn.catholic.org.nz including name of event, date, time, location and contact. Friday 16 June Sacred Heart of Jesus, Solemnity Saturday 17 June Immaculate Heart of Mary, Memorial Sunday 18 June Day of Prayer for Refugees and Migrants […]