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Seven men have been ordained to the permanent diaconate in a joyous celebration at the Cathedral of St Patrick and St Joseph in Auckland.
At the conclusion of the Jubilee of Youth in Rome, Pope Leo XIV told 1 million young people to aspire to holiness and remain united to Christ. Source: Catholic News Service.
A former Monte Cecilia Housing Trust chief executive says homelessness is even worse than the marked increase shown in the 2023 Census. Source: NewsTalkZB.
Planning has started for new buildings at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Rangiora following approval to grow the roll. Source: Star News.
A New Zealand theologian has told a radio audience that the sacrament of Confession is not always celebrated as depicted on TV and movies. Source: Radio New Zealand.
The board of John Paul College in Rotorua has strongly supported a proposal to ban access to social media platforms for under-16s.
Demolition plans have been confirmed for a former Catholic church in Carterton that is earthquake-prone. Source: Wairarapa Times-Age.
Pope Leo XIV has announced he will proclaim St John Henry Newman as a Doctor of the Church. Source: Catholic Herald.
The dates for the next World Youth Day in Seoul, South Korea will be August 3-8, 2027, Pope Leo XIV has announced. Source: Catholic News Agency.
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