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The Catholic Bishop of Christchurch has formally assumed governance of St Thomas of Canterbury College from the Christian Brothers at a handover liturgy at the school.
More than 25 delegates from across Oceania, including Cardinal Soane Mafi of Tonga and Archbishop Peter Loy Chong from Fiji, gathered with Caritas Internationalis secretary general Alastair Dutton in Wellington this week to address challenges in the Pacific region such as climate change, poverty and cuts in overseas aid.
Pope Leo XIV’s doctors have confirmed that no further treatment is necessary after the Pontiff underwent surgery last week to remove the lower lobe of his right lung. Source: Vatican News.
A temptation in a ritual-based church is to go through the motions and say the words, but full, active and conscious participation in the liturgy done in an interior and exterior way is very beautiful, said a US liturgist visiting Aotearoa New Zealand.
Generations of alumni gathered at Trinity Catholic College last weekend to celebrate 150 years of Catholic education in Dunedin. Source: Otago Daily Times.
From 2027, studying with Catholic Theological College (CTC) will become more accessible than ever, with major changes designed to support students throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.
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St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College in south Auckland is calling for safe walking routes to their site as Auckland Council consults on a greenway connection plan for the area.
The Holy See has welcomed progress towards an international treaty on crimes against humanity, but has listed several caveats on issues such as gender, international cooperation, justice for victims and the maintenance of the dignity of the accused.
A Redemptorist priest in Ecuador who died while celebrating Mass after a large crucifix came loose from a wall and fell on him is being remembered for his simple, calm and fraternal ministry.