While the Australian Catholic Church says it is “working hard to prevent child abuse from happening again”, what does this mean? One priest has adopted strategies to ensure his church is a safe place. These include, for example, ensuring young altar servers do not change into their robes without parental supervision. “Now the door to Read more
Former Zealandia executive manager Patrick Snedden has been made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to education and Māori. Read more
A Tauranga priest is suing the Catholic Church over claims of racial harassment and exploitation. Father Alex Kapiarumala left India to work as a priest in Bay of Plenty nine years ago. He said he quickly became ostracised by certain colleagues, as well as deceived, exploited and stereotyped for his Indian heritage. Continue reading
Hospitality for pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage is essential say French and Spanish bishops. They are offering guidelines to those who host the pilgrims suggesting how they can welcome and care for their spiritual needs. Read more
The Exclusive Brethren has included in its prayer agenda a request to its members to pray for a National Party victory in the coming general election. The prayer agenda, a confidential document, is distributed world-wide. The actual words in the prayer agenda are for the “right Government which maintains Christian principles” to win the New Read more
“Sometimes these things which are evil can really, maybe, wake some people up. We really have to take our faith seriously and live it,” a Catholic priest said about a proposed monument to Satan in a US war veterans memorial park. The monument design is for a black cube with Satanic symbols and an offering Read more
In his new book, Jesuit priest James Martin proposes the Church forge “a relationship of respect, compassion and sensitivity” with LGBT Catholics. Read more
A Tongan man has taken photographs and a video of what he considers to be a divine apparition. The apparition appeared in the clouds in the shape of Our Lady, but unlike the other clouds, it retained its form for some time. It also glowed more brightly than the other clouds. Look at the video
The theme song composed for World Youth Day has been released. The song, by Panamanian catechist Abdiel Jiménez, “unites melody and lyrics with the motto of this celebration: ‘Let it be [done] to me according to your word’.” Read more
Each year, individuals, trusts and charities give around $3 billion dollars to New Zealand causes. Famous and not-so-famous wealthy individuals have generously given billions, established trusts, foundations, and charities. However, based on the available figures, it’s ordinary Kiwis who give the most to the philanthropic sector. Continue reading