The Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal recently found a doctor guilty of professional misconduct. Doctor N has been granted permanent name suppression by the High Court. The pro life organisation Right to Life wants to know why why criminal charges have not been laid. The Tribunal found that the doctor had breached the Contraception Sterilisation Read more
Many Catholics in Canterbury celebrated a fourth Easter in makeshift facilities. Christchurch’s Catholic diocese has more than 50 properties in Canterbury and the West Coast to be either strengthened, repaired or rebuilt. About 75 per cent of the strategies have been finalised. Diocesan financial administrator Paddy Beban said although progress could have been faster, he Read more
The principal of Bishop Viard College, Porirua, Teresa Cargo is requesting a substantial period of leave. Confirmation of Ms Cargo’s request came Sunday from the chairman of the College’s Board of Trustees, Allan Holden. Mr Holden described the request as “not unwelcome”. “All I’m saying is that she’s requested leave and that we are looking at Read more
The proposed legislation for managing earthquake prone buildings fails to provide a financial framework to support the owners of buildings that play a key role in defining the kind of communities that make New Zealand such a great place to live, says the Archbishop of Wellington, New Zealand, John Dew. The Archdiocese of Wellington has Read more
Pleroma Christian Supplies and Pleroma Social Services are now working from purpose-built premises. It is the first time in nearly 40 years, both trusts have enjoyed tailor-made facilities. Kopua Abbot, Brian Keogh and kaumatua Rev John Flavell blessed the new building on 1 April. Abbot Brian spoke of the meaning of “Pleroma”. He stressed the Read more
The Equippers church, the organisers of a public Easter egg drop, have apologised after children were injured during the event – by parents desperate to get their share of the chocolate treats. The Egg Day Out was held across three locations in Auckland on Good Friday. It was organised by the Equippers church and sponsored Read more
This Easter the Greens and Labour parties and a 11,00 strong union have called for businesses to respect Easter trading laws. FIRST Union retail secretary Maxine Gay said retailers who opened on Good Friday were being “greedy”, with little regard for workers’ and families’ need. “Retail workers have among the fewest rights in the country Read more
Ella Yates, is an American-based artist. She is spending two years travelling and painting murals for Catholic schools. The Presentation Sisters of Ireland, which has links to schools throughout the world funded her travel For the past few weeks she has been at St Bernadette’s in Naenae. She has also completed murals at Our Lady Read more
In the lead -up to the election politicians of all parties are chasing the Samoan vote in Auckland. Politicians from both sides attended the recent monthly Samoan Mass held in south Auckland. Judith Collins who was present at the Mass said, “South Auckland can always make or break elections”. Labour Mangere MP Su’a William Sio Read more
The New Zealand branch of St Pius X is asking what the hurry is about in canonizing John Paul II. In a letter to all New Zealand priests, the Society acknowledges the popularity of John Paul II. It concedes John Paul II strongly defended the unborn and family life. However, the Society’s concern is the speed of Read more