A faith-based international network of organisations is committed to working together to fight for gender justice. When it launched in July last year, Side-by-Side involved 17 churches and Christian organisations. Read more
News Shorts
Strange twist occurs in anti Tamaki protest
Tuesday, November 22nd, 2016
An online campaign has been set up asking people to donate to Rainbow Youth using Bishop Brian Tamaki’s name. But Tamaki’s wife has tweeted, her husband will receive a tax return to the value of one third of every donation over $5. Rainbow Youth supporters were encouraged to make the donations in Tamaki’s name, using Read more
German football squad – friendly advice from Pope
Friday, November 18th, 2016The German football squad has had some friendly advice from Pope Francis. “Remember your are role models for so many young people and children, and the great responsibility this entails…” he said. Read more
Music ministry conference a success
Friday, November 18th, 2016The first weekend in October saw Catholics converge on Christchurch for a music ministry conference. Earlier this year, Christchurch diocese was offered some formation from its own Catholic Youth Team (CYT). Catholics involved in school and parish music were invited to register for Exalt, a weekend of music workshops, time for Mass, adoration, along with free-form worship. Feedback was positive from six of the conference participants. Read more
Paris prosecutor says four arrested over failed church attack
Friday, November 18th, 2016The Paris prosecutor says four men have been arrested over a failed attack on a suburban Parisian church last year. They were arrested separately on Tuesday. France’s LCI television said they may have provided logistical help to chief suspect Sid Ahmed Ghlam. Read more
Wellington decides not to close its door of mercy
Friday, November 18th, 2016The archdiocese of Wellington is marking the end of the year of mercy with a mass at the Cathedral at 7:30 on Sunday 20 November. But they are not closing their holy door: “Here in the Archdiocese our glass Doors of Mercy, will in fact, remain open. These doors will continue to remind all who Read more
Filmmaker Michael Moore challenges white Americans
Friday, November 18th, 2016Filmmaker Michael Moore has challenged white Americans to stand up for minorities and women. He says they have been coming under attack since the election of Donald Trump. Read more
NZ company Pushpay makes megabucks helping churches take up the collection
Friday, November 18th, 2016
Pushpay is a mobile app thats make it as easy to give as it is to buy a song on iTunes. Stuff.co.nz says Chris Heaslip and Eliot Crowther got the idea while they were sitting in church one Sunday. When the plate came round they found they did not have any cash, but they did have Read more
Poland finally opened huge Catholic shrine 200 years after cornerstone laid
Tuesday, November 15th, 2016Poland finally opened a huge Catholic shrine on 11 November. What’s unusual is that it took over 200 years to complete from the time the cornerstone was laid. An invasion and two world wars were among the interruptions to the works. Read more
Catholic website: Pray for NZ- Massive earthquake and devastating tsunami affects millions
Tuesday, November 15th, 2016Catholic Online has invited its readers to pray for New Zealand. The headline reads: Join us in prayer for New Zealand – Massive earthquake and devastating tsunami affects millions. Lord, Protect your children. Bring peace to the frightened And swift recovery to the injured. Father God we ask for the earth to still And the Read more