A mosaic approach to Holy Week
Students at St Joseph’s, Waipukurau, represented Christ’s passion in the form of mosaic stations of the Cross for a Holy Thursday presentation.
Author: wmc
Catholic Schools Day in Waipukurau
Balloons with prayers attached were floated into the atmosphere over Waipukurau on Catholic Schools Day, 2 May.
Home of Compassion rocks
They came in the hundreds from England and Australia and from all over New Zealand to revisit the home of their childhood as the Home of Compassion celebrated its 100th birthday at the end of April.
Whanganui Voice For Life turns 35
The branch started in 1972 when 350 people gathered in Whanganui’s MÄorial Hall Concert Chamber, to hear the late Sir William Liley speak, and show slides of the stages of a developing baby in the womb.
First Holy Communion in Hastings
Sacred Heart Parish, Hastings, celebrates the First Eucharist of 16 people including one adult.
Soapbox: evolution and the story of Adam and Eve
This is an occasional spot for those who write a well reasoned argument in response to an article previously published in Wel-com. Retired Hamilton lawyer, John Fong, has written a rebuttal to Br Kieran Fenn’s paper on the evolution of creation (Wel-com March and April 2007). Br Kieran’s reply is at the end.
Goodbye Fr Simon
HIV-AIDS a growing challenge for Pacific nations
At first glance it can seem an overwhelming problem. Over 39 million people globally are infected with HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). Closer to home in Oceania, there are 81,000 living with the virus, three-quarters of those in PNG. The question is: How do we solve this problem? Catholic social teaching and compassion for the vulnerable, compels us to find a solution or at least to help those who are in need.
Living in the now brings inner peace
Being present in the now was a gift to be prized, American psychologist Robert Wicks told a gathering in Sacred Heart Cathedral one Saturday morning last month. Robert Wicks who specialises in the integration of psychology and spirituality has been in New Zealand sharing his wisdom on letting go of unnecessary obsessions in order to deepen one’s spiritual life.