When we read the Gospels as a parable, they bring new meaning to us, and this is especially so in the holy seasons of Advent and Easter. In prayer, we are now with Mary and the angel. Gabriel does not Read more
Christmas time 1973 I was a newly-arrived seminarian in Japan. It was my first-ever Christmas away from home. The “economic miracle” of the country’s post-war recovery was in full swing. Before the end of the decade, a best-selling book would Read more
COVID-19 safety measures and social distancing have put further strain on many Catholic churches and parishes that have already seen their flocks dwindling. While many still hope things will go back to “normal” once a vaccine is widely available, one Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the way most Catholics around the world are used to worshiping, having led to measures ranging from outright bans on physical gatherings to limits on the size and behaviour of congregations. The various restrictions have Read more
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Royal Commission – Abuse in Care
From 30/11/20 – to 11/12/20 the Royal Commission focuses on evidence from survivors of abuse in the Catholic and Anglican Churches and the Salvation Army and their experience of seeking redress.
MonGood news in particular for the church in Wellington.
The Christchurch parishes we recently visited on our road trip were vibrant and united. People mixed freely and seemed colour blind.
Masses were celebrated reverently and were well attended.
Some of this could be attributed to the good...
Wojciech Żaglewski
To bardzo dobra wiadomość!! Ale nie wielu jest takich ludzi!
Translated courtesy of Google: This is very good news!! But there aren't many people like that!
MonWe were there and what a joyful affirmation of life it was. Such a pity though that there didn't seem to be much in the way of locals especially Catholics there. Almost everyone I talked to on the day was from Napier. Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin and even Kaitaia! Sad that Wellingtonians of...
MonYes, we rely on the State for co-funding our 237 Catholic schools. But if the pricetag of this funding is that we need to teach things that are contrary to our special character and that our schools are barely distinguishable from State Schools - then it is a price too high.
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Wojciech Żaglewski