Scammers are posing as priests and contacting parishioners, the Catholic Diocese of Auckland says. It is warning Auckland parishioners that scammers are asking for gift cards and money. The Bishop’s office says the texts usually start with the name of the so-called priest. Sometimes parishioners’ names are included. Describing a typical text from the scammers, Read more
The Catholic Diocese of Auckland’s new business ethics guide reflects what the diocese is about, says the diocese’s general manager Mr James van Schie (pictured). Van Schie told NZ Catholic the guide limits the diocese’s business transactions to companies and organisations that share its “commitment to good ethical standards and social responsibility”. We are trying Read more
Several months after attending a Catholic funeral service, Police have laid charges against several gang members because of their behaviour during the funeral procession to St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Grey Lynn. The funeral was for gang member Taranaki Fuimaono, 43, who died in police custody and was facing drug charges. The massive gathering forced authorities Read more