Tag: New Zealand

Amid the grief following the death of their king, the Maori people rejoiced as the late monarch's youngest daughter, Nga Wai hono i te po, was named as his successor.

Leading from a team is a beautiful thing—to my brother priests out there, don’t be afraid! Put together a team that loves the church, put together a team that has been converted, put together a team who will help you.

Cardinal John Dew, New Zealand’s former Archbishop of Wellington has been cleared to return to ministry following church and police investigations into an historical abuse complaint.

When it comes to spearheading talks at this year’s Parish Renewal Conference, who better than the man who watched his church reduced to rubble after the New Zealand earthquakes in 2011?

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.

The ordination of Bishop Richard Laurenson to the diocese of Hamilton in New Zealand means all six Kiwi dioceses have bishops.

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 […]

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...

Elderly will be most at risk if an assisted suicide bill is passed, says bioethicist.

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...

True strength lies in service, compassion, said Archbishop Fisher at interfaith gathering.