by CathNews New Zealand | Apr 29, 2025 | 3rd, Uncategorized
Pope Francis was remembered with affection as Pāpā Werahiko by many Māori Catholics. Te Tai Tokerau kaumātua for the Church, Bobby Newson, said the late Pope’s humility extended beyond his public ministry and into the way he lived his daily life. Mr Newson noted...
by CathNews New Zealand | Apr 24, 2025 | 3rd, Uncategorized
Sisters of Compassion congregational leader Sr Margaret Anne Mills DOLC said that “whilst our hearts are heavy, they are also full of gratitude for the life he lived and the love he showed in the service of Christ”. “Pope Francis’ death is significant for the...
by CathNews New Zealand | Apr 22, 2025 | 3rd, Uncategorized
Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, was scheduled to preside over the rite, which includes the formal ascertainment of death, in the Chapel of the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta. The Holy See Press Office indicated that those present would include...
by CathNews New Zealand | Apr 17, 2025 | 3rd, Uncategorized
According to NCEA regional data, Otago had the top attainment rate for NCEA level 1, level 3 and University Entrance last year. For level 2, Otago was second behind Taranaki by 0.2 per cent. In 2023, Otago had the highest attainment rate in two of the four...
by CathNews New Zealand | Apr 15, 2025 | 3rd, Uncategorized
The evenings feature screenings of a Formed series called “Forgiven: The Transforming Power of Confession”. The evenings have been led by Fr Isaac Fransen and a group of young adults, and the screenings are followed by a small group discussion in which each group...
by CathNews New Zealand | Apr 11, 2025 | 3rd, Uncategorized
The King and Queen had previously postponed their official state visit to the Vatican because of the Pope’s health. During their meeting on April 9, the Pope congratulated the royal couple on the 20th anniversary of their wedding and “reciprocated His Majesty’s wishes...
