A whole new face on Creation
In winter we look out our windows that are designed to keep the house cool and over the swimming pool, in which we take welcome summertime dips ‘ the summer scene making us feel even colder.
Author: wmc
A changing of the guard
Now there is a new man at the helm, Kevin Shore. As an old boy and former teacher and deputy principal at St Augustine’s College, Mr Shore is familiar with Catholic education in Whanganui.
Dannevirke children honour a great NZ leader
Through these opportunities we encourage the children to look at themselves ‘ the qualities they have and those they are yet to develop that will enable them to be leaders in their lives.
When a miscarriage happens – a priest’s response
‘We know that there is very limited advice for people in our situation ‘ we could put ‘it’ in the rubbish or down the toilet. We did find that ‘it’ could be buried.’
Sharing time, talent and treasure
Stewardship involves the realisation that everyone has gifts which God calls them to share for the good of everyone. In a parish community, people bring different gifts which, when combined, help the community to realise the Kingdom of God.
Editorial: Magdalene
She, who put Jesus at the centre of her life as the church encourages us to do, shines from the gospels as the ‘apostle to the apostles’ – the one commissioned to spread the good news. The wider church must recognise that there are many lay men and women who do likewise ‘ unordained, but leaders just the same.
First lay pastoral leader appointed to Samoan chaplaincy
The appointment has not been universally welcomed. Some of the catechists were expecting that an ordained minister would fill the vacancy left by Fr Maleko Api Tufuga’s move to parish-based ministry.
Archbishop’s column: believers
Archbishop John DewAugust 2010 ‘ The whole group of believers was united, heart and soul’ (Acts 4:32) St James the Apostle, Blessed Mary MacKillop, St Paul the missionary, Catholics in the Middle East today from Egypt to Iran, evangelist and author of the Acts of the Apostles St Luke, St Peter Chanel, Blessed Peter to […]
A justice that reconciles – prison in search of rehab
NZ Bishops … comment on the increasing trend towards revenge and retribution in legislation and question the costs to the community, both human and monetary, of the increased rates of imprisonment.
Inter-generational project nets major arts award
Year 6 Young Vinnies at St Francis Xavier School in Tawa with Enliven Longview Rest Home have received one of four national Arts Access Aotearoa Big A Awards.