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The Society of St Vincent De Paul in Hamilton has made pensioners the focus of their service after seeing increasing levels of hardship among the elderly. Source: Radio New Zealand.
Auckland Diocese’s Justice and Peace Commission has expressed concern that less frequent reporting on the state of the environment will weaken accountability and reduce public visibility of trends.
New Zealand’s Catholic bishops have written to parishes and schools encouraging renewed support for the missions as the 100th anniversary of Mission Sunday looms.
Christchurch Bishop Michael Gielen has spoken on the EWTN media network in the United States about the project to rebuild the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. Source: EWTN News.
Pope Leo XIV has urged new bishops to “remain with Jesus” as their most important priority, speaking to and about him and spending time in prayer. Source: Vatican News.
The Catholic Parish of St Peter Chanel Waimakariri has formally farewelled St Mary and St Francis de Sales Church in Rangiora. Source: Otago Daily Times.
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The recent conference of the Canon Law Society of Australia and New Zealand (CLSANZ) focused on practical solutions to some of the complex canonical and pastoral issues in the Church today.
In a statement marking the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops prayed for victims and their families, and called on Catholics to build peace. Source: USCCB.
The lead bishop for life issues for the Catholic Church in England and Wales has thanked MPs who voted against an assisted dying bill that was defeated in the House of Commons. Source: The Tablet.