Archives
Ethnic leaders are calling for more resources to tackle issues such as social cohesion and health disparities. Source: Radio New Zealand.
More than 100 churches will host workshops on retaining Māori wards in local or regional councils ahead of referendums later this year. Source: New Zealand Herald.
The head of the Italian Bishops’ Conference has helped read out the names of every child killed in the Israel-Hamas conflict since October 2023. Source: National Catholic Reporter.
Christchurch Bishop Michael Gielen has encouraged people to take time at midday each day to pray the Angelus for peace.
Thefts of metals to sell as scrap have almost tripled in a decade and churches are among the places being targeted. Source: Stuff.
Repairs are underway at the fire-damaged St Patrick’s Church in Masterton, but there is much work still to do before the building can be reopened.
Australia’s Catholic bishops have drawn attention to the nation’s growing homelessness issue. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Tongan Catholics in Aotearoa New Zealand and in other nations are being asked to fundraise for the renovation of a basilica in Nuku’alofa. Source: Tangata Pasifika Plus.
Clerical abuse has badly damaged victims and their families and has broken the hearts and spirits of many priests, the leader of the Irish Catholic Church has said. Source: The Tablet.
Ad
Ad
The latest from
CathNews
Newsletter Signup
Receive CathNews NZ updates in your email every Tuesday and Friday