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The Catholic Church has launched two Appeals for donations to support those who have suffered ‘unimaginable damage’ in the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle.

A National Appeal is being organised by the Diocese of Auckland through its Catholic Caring Foundation. Funds donated to this Appeal will go to all areas affected by Cyclone Gabrielle.

The Federation of Catholic Bishops Conferences of Oceania has spoken out on the need for ‘deeper ecological conversion’ and to embrace ‘the challenge of integral ecology’.

In his Message for Lent 2023, 22 February–6 April, Pope Francis highlights the relationship between the Lenten journey and the synodal journey, which are both rooted in tradition and open to newness.

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Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the German-born theologian, died on 31 December 2022.  The retired pope, whose pontificate lasted from 2005 to 2013, shocked the world with an announcement of his retirement on 11 February 2013.  He was 85 at the time and became the first pope to resign in almost 600 years. In his final […]

The Lent Appeal on behalf of the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference enables Caritas to continue working to heal and support those overcome by poverty and injustice around the world. The theme for the 2023 Lent Appeal is “I am the Light of the World” – John 8:12.