Author: wmc

Sadness as church closure signals crossroads

Sunday morning Mass was celebrated for the last time in the little church of St Brigid in Wadestown on 8 July. The church is part of the Wellington West Pastoral Area and with one priest leaving last month and another due to leave in the next year, it was decided the pastoral area could not sustain the extra weekend Mass in Wadestown.

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Searching for a meaning in the lost ark

From the time of the discovery of the wooden relic of St Jacob in the seventh century to the 18th century vision of the pastor of Bayzit, at the foot of the mountains, expeditions to what is now known as Turkey have continued, with lots of claims being made but no proof.

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Rachel’s journey to the stage

Sacred Heart College, Napier, Year 13 student, Rachel Doohan, has just landed the part of Victoria the white kitten in the local operatic society’s production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical, Cats. Here she talks about her journey to this point.

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Bishops’ stem cell views debated in youth parliament

Two St Mary’s College students had a taste of the cut and thrust of parliamentary debate during their school holidays last month. Rachel Kleinsman and Natasha Perry presented the New Zealand Bishops’ Conference submission on stem cell research to the Science select committee of Youth Parliament.

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Minister to rugby

John Holden3 August 2007 ‘I help the players, administrators and supporters. I support people working in rugby circles,’ says Fr Geoff. ‘I find the work exciting and rewarding, as I am able to move in a different world. In addition to that of traditional parish responsibilities, my task is to be available to help people […]

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