Built in 1923, the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Taui St, Ngongotaha is not being used anymore and the church committee has decided it’s time to put it up for tender. Land for the church was given to the Catholic Church by Taui Takerei, who died at age 80 in 1938 and who is buried Read more
Opus Dei is suing a Danish publisher that has trademarked its name for a card game titled “Opus Dei. Existence After Religion”. The game, the brainchild of a philosophy student, is described as philosophy-themed and strategy-based. Opus Dei is demanding that its trademark be revoked and financial compensation be paid. Continue reading
The only blended Catholic and Episcopal parish in the United States has been told it must change its worship services so Catholics and non-Catholics go to separate rooms for the Eucharist. The decision by the Catholic diocese of Richmond in Virginia has upset parishioners who have worshipped side by side, with co-pastors, in a blended Read more
The Castor Bay Presbyterian Church on Auckland’s North Shore was put on the market in September after its dwindling and ageing congregation accepted it was impractical to keep it. The church has ocean views, and sits beside a separate hall on a 1133sq metre block of prime real estate valued at $1.125 million. It was Read more
Cheating on partners, lying to friends and stealing from work – it sounds like a pretty bad rap sheet. And, according to a Colmar Brunton study, the level of dishonesty among young New Zealanders under the age of 30 – generation Y – is “shockingly high”. Spencer Willis, who led the survey, said it was Read more
The role of love in marriage is being challenged by a Wellington-based church. The issue’s come up during select committee hearings on Labour MP Louisa Wall’s bill that would allow same sex marriage Coast Community Church spokesman Paul Barris has responded to arguments made by the bill’s supporters that people who love each other should Read more
The Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, has sent a letter around the Roman Curia, reminding clerics to turn up for work in traditional clerical garb — dog collar and black cassock. But an experienced Vatican-watcher suggests it is really a hint to those visiting from outside. Continue reading
“We have been living in an atmosphere of tension . . . . Attacks and retaliations have been going on practically non-stop. All activities have been interrupted. People are scared . . . . This description of life in Gaza under bombardment comes from a sister of the Congregation of the Incarnate Word, which is Read more
Recognising that “fair wages are essential to the common good of our society”, the Catholic bishops of England and Wales have endorsed the principle of a living wage for Catholics agencies under their control. “Given the extent of employment by Catholic organisations and charities, it is likely that thousands of people could be affected and Read more