Why did it take us so long to learn that God was there before we arrived; that every local church is both mission-sending and mission-receiving; to respect rather than to disrespect local culture; to be culturally sensitive rather than culturally dismissive?
Parishes 9 April 2008 Good Friday became unusually personal this year for audiences at a musical drama performed by Ss Peter & Paul Lower Hutt WYD pilgrims. They found themselves pulled into the action as the musical challenged them to acknowledge real responsibility for the suffering and death of Jesus. ‘One Friday In Eternity’, based […]
The New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services, with the support of church leaders, has launched an information programme aimed at raising public awareness of social justice and compassion issues.
This was the first time the New Zealand Bishops’ Conference agency leaders, diocesan managers and leaders of national movements have come together for such a gathering to focus on WYD and, perhaps more importantly, beyond.
Public Trust has established an annual award in memory of tireless archdiocesan and Tawa parish worker, Brian Blacktop who died unexpectedly at his home on June 23, 2007. He was 70.
‘Something in our church has died … but ‘we are invited to new life through the advent of this pastoral area team who, through their generosity and service, as they serve in my name as the bishop of this diocese, are called to bring to life for all the joy and hope of the gospel.’
Schools Kathy Ryan8 April 2008 The Deputy Head Girl of St Catherine’s College, Maddie Dai (17), is one of only two New Zealand recipients of the prestigious United World Colleges Scholarship. After a rigorous selection process, Maddie, who attends St Benedict’s Church, Khandallah, was chosen and will leave New Zealand in September to begin another […]
Schools Kathy Ryan8 April 2008 Six and a half years ago, Samara Al Badri, 18, arrived with her family as refugees from the Iraqi war zone. Last year she won a Foundation scholarship. Speaking very little English, Samara launched into school life with enthusiasm, dedication and solid hard work. At the end of 2007, Samara […]
Schools 8 April 2008 The Manager of Catholic Schools for the Wellington Archdiocese, Michele Lafferty, was recently presented with the New Zealand Catholic Primary Principals Association award for outstanding service to Catholic Primary Education. Below are the notes from the nominators: Michele has been deeply committed to Catholic Education over a significant period of time […]
We will help lead the catechesis for large groups of pilgrims from all over the english-speaking world. We will use music, drama, dance and testimony, alongside one of the bishops on the episcopal team who will give a reflection on the theme of the day.