WelCom October 2019: The Special Assembly of the Synod of Bishops for the Pan-Amazon Region will meet in Rome from 6 to 27 October 2019. Pope Francis announced on 15 October 2017 that it would work ‘to identify new paths for the evangelisation of God’s people in that region’, specifically the indigenous peoples who are experiencing […]
WelCom October 2019: See: Closing Mass for Our Lady of Fatima Church, Waikanae
WelCom October 2019: Cardinal John Dew, Archbishop of Wellington At about this time last year the New Zealand Bishops were informed that our ad limina apostolorum visit was to take place in October this year. We have had plenty of time to prepare, as a year ago we were given the date on which we would […]
WelCom October 2019: Caritas will be presenting its sixth State of the Environment for Oceania Report at official launches in Auckland on 3 October and in Wellington on 4 October – the Feast of St Francis of Assisi. Called Seeds of Hope: Caritas State of the Environment for Oceania Report 2019, the report provides a human […]
WelCom October 2019: Caritas has applauded the sense of urgency conveyed in the timeframe set out in the Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Bill, which requires a climate change risk assessment to be prepared and presented to Parliament within a year. The purpose of the bill is to provide a framework and process by which […]
WelCom October 2019: Amanda Gregan On 19 September 2019, members of Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand presented an oral submission to the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Select Committee Inquiry into Aid in the Pacific. Their submission centred on three key areas from first-hand experience: New Zealand’s strong relationships in the Pacific, climate funding and climate migration. […]
WelCom October 2019: Congratulations to Holy Family School, Porirua, on winning the Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Award for ‘engaging with the community’. The 2019 awards were held at a ceremony in Wellington on Tuesday 10 September. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced the winners. The national awards recognise and celebrate outstanding achievements in early learning, primary and […]
WelCom October 2019: Apply now – Tertiary Scholarships – Applications. Tertiary students in the Archdiocese of Wellington and the Diocese of Palmerston North who are entering into their third year or more of study are invited to apply for a Suzanne Aubert Tertiary Scholarship. Each student selected will receive $3000 towards their third year of tertiary […]
WelCom October 2019: On Thursday 8 August at the New Zealand Parliament, the Abortion Legislation Bill passed its first reading and was sent for further deliberation and public consultation to a special Select Committee. Submissions closed on 19 September 2019. The Executive Summary of the joint submission prepared by the New Zealand Catholic Bishops and The […]
WelCom October 2019: Dr John Kleinsman The End of Life Choice Bill continues to be debated, clause by clause, by the ‘Committee of the Whole House’ – meaning every MP has a chance to comment on it or propose amendments. It is anticipated the Bill will come up for its third and final reading and vote […]