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Thursday, February 8th, 2024
In a historic move towards unity, Anglican and Catholic bishops from across the globe gathered for the ‘Growing Together’ summit, a testament to their commitment to bridge centuries-old divides. The Growing Together summit, known as the International Anglican-Roman Catholic Commission for Unity and Mission (IARCCUM), was held from 22-29 January in Rome and Canterbury. Anglican Read more
Tags: Anglican and Catholic, Bishop Michael Gielen, Bishop Ross Bay, Growing together, IARCCUM
Posted in New Zealand | Comments Off on Growing Together signals move to Anglican and Catholic unity
Monday, December 11th, 2023
In a significant about turn, Christchurch bishop Michael Gielen is proposing Barbadoes Street, the location of the original cathedral, as his preferred site for a new Christchurch Cathedral. The new thinking marks a departure from the construction plan on Armagh Street. As part of the change in thinking, Bishop Gielen has initiated consultations with professional Read more
Tags: Archbishop Paul Martin, Bishop Michael Gielen, Christchurch Catholic Cathedral, Christchurch Catholic Cathedral precinct plan, Christchurch parish mergers, parish mergers
Posted in New Zealand, Top Story | Comments Off on Christchurch Cathedral location – about turn in thinking
Thursday, November 23rd, 2023
In the wake of recent events in Christchurch involving the fringe group “Sons of the Most Holy Redeemer” and their alleged exorcisms, a critical examination of the Church’s stance on pre-Vatican II Latin Mass rites is both timely and necessary. This group’s actions have them being accused of operating as a law unto themselves, disrespecting Read more
Tags: Bishop Michael Gielen, Dr Joe Grayland, Joe Grayland, Latin Rite Mass, Novus Ordo, Pope Francis, Sons of the Most Holy Redeemer, Traditionis Custodes
Posted in Analysis and Comment, Great reads | Comments Off on Action on fringe Latin Mass rites – timely and necessary
Thursday, November 16th, 2023
The Vatican has responded to Bishop of Christchurch Michael Gielen’s request for help dealing with unauthorised exorcisms and related spiritual abuse in the Diocese. The retired bishop of Toowoomba, Robert McGuckin (pictured), has been tasked with conducting an Apostolic Visitation to investigate the allegations. The former professor of Canon Law at the University of Notre Read more
Tags: Archbishop Paul Martin, Bishop Michael Gielen, Christchurch, Christchurch Diocese, Exorcism, NZ Catholic Bishops Conference, Sons of the Most Holy Redeemer, Transalpine Redemptorists
Posted in Great reads, New Zealand, Top Story | Comments Off on More exorcisms! The Vatican acts
Thursday, August 3rd, 2023
Following allegations of unauthorised exorcisms, Bishop Michael Gielen has suspended all exorcisms in the Christchurch diocese and ordered a comprehensive review of the practice. Gielen is currently in Portugal at World Youth Day. The announcement arrives in the wake of a report by TV3 journalist Michael Morrah that exposed alleged unapproved exorcisms conducted by the Read more
Tags: Archbishop Paul Martin, Bishop Michael Gielen, Christchurch, Christchurch Diocese, Communication, Exorcism, NZ Catholic Bishops Conference, Sons of the Most Holy Redeemer, Transalpine Redemptorists
Posted in New Zealand, Top Story | Comments Off on Exorcisms suspended by Christchurch bishop
Monday, July 17th, 2023
A new Christchurch Cathedral is a step further ahead with the Catholic diocese advertising for a Fundraising and Development manager. The role is newly created, and the successful person will work closely with the bishop, general manager and senior leadership team to provide revenue growth, supporting the diocese’s mission. In the position’s Candidate Brief, the Read more
Tags: Bishop Michael Gielen, Christchurch Catholic Cathedral, parish mergers, The Gathering Group
Posted in Great reads, New Zealand, Palmerston | Comments Off on New Christchurch Cathedral beckons
Thursday, June 15th, 2023
The Catholic men’s breakfast held on May 13 in Christchurch had a record number of men gathering at Sacred Heart Church in Addington. The breakfast, organised by Christchurch diocese, was attended by some 200 men. They travelled to Sacred Heart church in Addington to receive spiritual food from Christchurch Bishop Michael Gielen, and to meet Read more
Tags: Bishop Michael Gielen, Catholic men, Catholic men's breakfast
Posted in New Zealand | Comments Off on Catholic men’s breakfast attracts record numbers
Monday, April 3rd, 2023
Three days after not allowing the printing or publication of a letter concerning parish restructuring and rebuilding a new Cathedral, bishop of Christchurch, Michael Gielen, released the letter. The 29 March move came after there was considerable interest in the letter’s contents, particularly from Catholics who could not be at Mass on the Sunday it Read more
Tags: Archbishop Paul Martin, Bishop Michael Gielen, Christchurch Catholic Cathedral, parish mergers, The Gathering Group
Posted in New Zealand | Comments Off on Christchurch diocese publishes the letter
Monday, March 27th, 2023
Parish mergers, further sale of parish and diocesan land and building of a new Christchurch Catholic Cathedral have halted until the diocese hears back from Rome. The news was delivered by a letter read on behalf of the Bishop of Christchurch, Michael Gielen, at all Sunday Masses. Christchurch diocese parishioners told CathNews that Gielen had Read more
Tags: Archbishop Paul Martin, Bishop Michael Gielen, Christchurch Catholic Cathedral, parish mergers, The Gathering Group
Posted in Great reads, New Zealand, Palmerston | Comments Off on Parish mergers, land sales and Christchurch Cathedral rebuild all halted