Scripture Kieran Fenn fms This article is a response to a request to reflect on the call for new Marian dogmas. Rather than go down new paths, we need to give life to the truths about Mary we already have, to let them speak anew to our 21st century Church and faith. We need, first, […]
Editorial Cecily McNeill Archbishop John Dew’s plan for restructuring the diocese echoes developments in the early church documented in the Acts of the Apostles about which we have been hearing in the liturgical readings between Easter and Pentecost. While the excerpts from Acts in the readings have been largely on the apostles’ teachings about Jesus […]
Archdiocesan News Cecily McNeill City parishes in the Wellington Archdiocese may be struggling to come to terms with the possibility of having to go to the next suburb for Sunday Mass but in its southernmost parishes of Reefton and Westport, the prospect is an hour’s drive over sometimes impassable roads. Tony Fortune of Sacred Heart […]
Obituary Jane Allan A fortnight before his death while distributing communion at Napier’s St Patrick’s Church, Monsignor Timothy Hannigan had remarked to a parishioner that he wanted to die ‘in his vestments’.Fr Tim was granted his wish. He was at his happiest surrounded by people and died minutes after baptising a baby. Born in Ireland, […]
Archdiocesan News Tricia Kane To wait in silence in that dark, quiet space for God to speak was the challenge for Christian Life Communities in Wellington and Palmerston North when they met last month. Acting ecclesial assistant Fr Denis O’Hagen sm led them in meditation and prayer at the Home of Compassion inspired by the […]
Archdiocesan News St Joseph’s Upper Hutt held a morning tea on 20 April to say ‘farewell’ to Fr Michael Sweere. Five years ago the parish was blessed with the arrival of Fr Michael as a retired priest. In Fr Michael’s case this description became an oxymoron. He has assisted parish priest Fr Ron Bennett by […]
Schools One of four new classrooms which Archbishop John Dew opened at Garin College, Richmond, in February. The financing of the classrooms was made possible by a loan from the Catholic Development Fund. Parishioners and other organisations who deposit funds with CDF are actively helping to provide loan funding for projects in schools and parishes. […]
Archdiocesan News Fr Ron Bennett Upper Hutt’s St Joseph’s Parish and the city council have collaborated on a joint wellness plan to encourage parishioners to live more healthily. An intensive eight-week course in wellness, has taught participants to pursue more healthy lifestyles, keep their homes healthy and exercise for life.For health, specialists discussed nutrition, blood […]
Palmerston North Steve Morton Parishioners of St Brigid’s Feilding were thrilled over Easter to celebrate the installation of a new stained glass window in the church’s gathering area. In May 2008 after a suggestion from Bishop Peter Cullinane, the parish school, St Joseph’s, held a competition to design a window suitable for the new church. […]
Reflection Veronica Lawson RSM Luke 9:11-17 The gospel for today brings together elements that have traditionally formed part of Christian worship. In the first part of the story, Jesus welcomes those who follow him. He then speaks to them of God’s reign and heals those in need of healing. In the second part, he takes […]