Mum and dad KiwiSaver investors may be helping finance the Israeli war in Gaza but they might not know it. The claim is made by Barry Coates, chief executive of Mindful Money. Coates told Stuff’s Esther Taunton that most people do not want to invest in weapons, but KiwiSaver providers do not tell them where Read more
The unwavering commitment of 70 years of priestly service by Bishop Owen Dolan was celebrated last Thursday in Palmerston North. In 1995, Dolan was appointed Bishop Peter Cullinane’s coadjutor bishop but, as he retired before Cullinane, he became one of only a few emeritus coadjutor bishops worldwide. A life of service At 95 years old, Read more
Aotearoa New Zealand’s new Apostolic Nuncio is Archbishop Gábor Pintér. He will also serve as Apostolic Delegate to the Pacific. Pintér succeeds Archbishop Novatus Rugambwa, who returned to Rome in March after suffering a stroke last October. The Apostolic Nuncio is the Pope’s chief diplomatic representative – the equivalent of an ambassador. Archbishop Pintér Archbishop Read more
Marlborough’s Catholic parish has no idea if or when its two new priests will be able to live and serve in New Zealand. Based at St Mary’s in Blenheim, Star of the Sea parish has gone without a permanent priest for over six months. Their last priest was Father Michael McCabe who retired in January. Read more
Work to replace the copper on Timaru’s historic Sacred Heart Basilica domes has been completed, with the architect hailing the church among the most pre-eminent buildings in the country. “Nationally it’s in the top handful of its type and it’s the most eminent neo-classical design for a church in the country, and the best church Read more
More children are being placed in state care in New Zealand as compared to a year ago — rising by 20 percent — figures obtained by 1News show. This increase has raised concerns among abuse survivors and child welfare advocates, with worries that it goes against advice put forward by the landmark Abuse in Care Read more
The principal of St Peter’s College in Gore, Tara Quinney, has resigned. In April last year, the school was placed in limited statutory management after Quinney called on the board of trustees chairperson to resign. Although board chair Ruth Mitchell did not resign she was replaced in April this year. The new chair is the Read more
Having a karakia at work is no more acceptable than starting the work day with a Catholic ritual or observing Japanese customs says Act leader David Seymour. Staff at Te Whatu Ora incorporating karakia into their daily routine should stop he says. Seymour is reported as saying that Te Whatu Ora must concentrate on people’s Read more
The New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference and the Catholic Congregational Leaders Conference of Aotearoa NZ have welcomed the final report of the Royal Commission on Abuse in Care. The “Whanaketia – through pain and trauma, from darkness to light” report was made public on Wednesday afternoon after being tabled in Parliament. The bishops and congregational Read more