Tag: New Zealand
I come from a Land Down Umbers
The Kiwi-born and bred Bishop Richard Umbers has officially crossed the ditch, becoming an Australian citizen at a ceremony in Leichhardt Town Hall on 15 April.
Final bishop ordained for NZ
The ordination of Bishop Richard Laurenson to the diocese of Hamilton in New Zealand means all six Kiwi dioceses have bishops.
New Zealand bishops publish report on abuse cases
A report released by the New Zealand bishops’ conference found allegations of abuse were made against 14 per cent of diocesan clergy who have ministered in the country since 1950. The report, published 1 February, said that “a total of 1,680 reports of abuse were made by 1,122 individuals against Catholic clergy, brothers, nuns, sisters […]
Warning after NZ assisted suicide green light
Communities of care will be essential under new regime
Legal experts and pro-life advocates warn that vulnerable sick, elderly and people with disabilities will be...
New NZ euthanasia push warning
Elderly will be most at risk if an assisted suicide bill is passed, says bioethicist.
Making sense of senseless violence
By Rachel Sharman
The world is reeling in the aftermath of the horrific shootings in Christchurch. The attack has also raised a number of side...
‘Service, not ego’ after attack
True strength lies in service, compassion, said Archbishop Fisher at interfaith gathering.
