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The enduring legacy of Venerable Meri Hōhepa Suzanne Aubert was celebrated at a full St Mary of the Angels in Wellington on Sunday – almost 100 years to the day since crowds packed that city’s streets to farewell her.
New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference president Bishop Steve Lowe will be among 150 bishops who will hear from couples over the coming week at a gathering on families and faith at the Vatican. Source: EWTN News.
A canonical commission established by Pope Francis has proposed changes to 34 canons of the Code of Canon Law in light of the final document of the 2021-2024 Synod on Synodality. Source: Catholic Culture.
The lead architect for the new Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Christchurch says being part of creating the new Mother Church of the Diocese is “an extraordinary blessing and responsibility”. Source: Inform.
The Rome-based secretary general for monastic interreligious dialogue for the Benedictine Confederation is to lead a silent retreat in Aotearoa New Zealand early next year.
Not-for-profit lender Good Shepherd New Zealand and the National Collective of Independent Women’s Refuges have called for measures to help prevent and respond to cases of economic abuse, including that victims not be held responsible for paying debt that was caused by family violence. Source: Radio New Zealand.
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Members of the Auckland Catholic Deaf Community gathered recently to celebrate the community’s 40th anniversary and give thanks for the many people who have contributed to the life of the community over more than four decades.
In announcing his prayer intention for October 2026, Pope Leo has expressed his desire that the Church may be an “open house” where people facing challenges to their mental health find welcome, dignity and hope. Source: Vatican News.
Tennessee’s Catholic leaders have urged the state’s lawmakers to replace the death penalty after the failed attempt to execute Christa Pike last week. Source: Tennessee Catholic Conference.