Author: wmc
A postmodern Christianity
In postmodern thinking one is always moving whether it be through the various stages of maturation or through the messiness of the crises life brings us.
Fr Kevin Neal on his recovery from stroke
Fr Kevin Neal, formerly of Stratford, now living and recuperating in Hawke’s Bay, continues his account of a long and sometimes frustrating return to health after a stroke.
Opposition to proposed changes to Easter trading
The government is seeking submissions on proposals to change Easter trading laws just months after two private members’ bills were defeated.
Book review: The Seeking Feet by Rosaleen Conway
The Seeking Feet is an intriguing mix of Māori, Irish, Scottish and Austrian. The feet themselves belong to a young Irishman, Tim Malone, born in Belfast in the 19th century, who sails to New Zealand and marries into a family from Tolaga Bay.
Former Anglican priest new lay pastoral leader
Kathy brings significant experience in working with change in Anglican parishes, and in spiritual direction having done intensive study of the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises in the Jesuit Centre in Guelph, Canada. She has a PhD in modern history from Oxford University.
Karen Holland installed in Sth Wellington
A reflection from her husband, Duncan, on the impact of Karen’s appointment on the family.
New archives building for Nelson
Parishes Diana Clark4 February 2008 On December 30, 2007 the parish archives was blessed and opened in its own building. This event also coincided with the 125th anniversary of the first Mass celebrated in the present St Mary’s Church which was built in 1882, the third since 1844. The parish archives had been housed in a […]
Celebrating life in Paraparaumu
Parishes 4 February 2008 A wonderful life was celebrated at St Patrick’s Church at Sunday Mass on November 25. Mabel Inglis of Eldon Lodge in Paraparaumu was congratulated by Fr Bruce England and the congregation for having attained her 100th birthday on Saturday, November 17. Speaking in a clear voice, Mrs Inglis told of her […]
Reflecting on moving on
How a priest might deal with the prospect of leaving home.
