“Bullying and pushing and shoving” in line at a Rotorua food rescue charity caused some seniors to leave without getting food, a volunteer says. Now Rotorua Whakaora has set up a separate day for clients aged 60-plus to visit its free food store, where people struggling to feed themselves or their families can shop for Read more
Posts Tagged ‘Bullying’
Bullying plagues all NZ schools and is taken seriously at St Benedict’s
Thursday, July 18th, 2024
All incidents of reported bullying have always been taken seriously says the board of an under-fire Catholic school. The board of St Benedict’s School, Khandallah says investigations into past events were undertaken and there were consequences where appropriate. “The board, principal and staff remain committed to continual improvement in this space” said board presiding member Read more
The rise of the Catholic bully
Monday, May 27th, 2024
Catholic bullying is spreading. In the latest example of a bully is Minnesota Bishop Robert Barron’s Word on Fire organisation threatened Commonweal magazine and theologian Massimo Faggioli over Faggioli’s April 22 essay, “Will Trumpism Spare Catholicism?” The commotion is too weird to behold. Sticks and stones It began like all schoolyard fights. Barron, or someone Read more
A ‘Theology of Love’ needed to navigate modern challenges
Monday, May 13th, 2024
In a recent address to members of the International Network for Societies for Catholic Theology (INSeCT), Pope Francis stressed the necessity for theologians to engage with the contemporary world and the importance of a ‘theology of love’ and wisdom. In his prepared text, Pope Francis told group members that theology is “a significant and necessary Read more
NZ named worst OECD country for bullying
Thursday, May 9th, 2024
International research shows New Zealand has the highest school bullying rates in the developed world. The newly-released Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) report paints a grim picture. Its PISA 2018 survey found 15 percent of New Zealand students reported being frequently bullied. Bullying severely affects students’ mental health and attendance, the OECD report Read more
Love driven Church reform is beyond the documents
Thursday, May 2nd, 2024
The synodal process within the Catholic Church demands a profound call to love that resonates at the very heart of Synodal discussions and decisions. This period of reflection and dialogue, aimed at rejuvenating and reforming the Church, must fundamentally be rooted in love. Central to this journey is the challenge to embody the greatest commandment—love. Read more
Marcellin College outraged at pupil’s vicious attack
Thursday, February 22nd, 2024
Auckland’s Marcellin College is “deeply saddened and outraged” after a brutal attack hospitalised one of its students. The incident occurred at the Māngere Town Centre after school hours and outside school premises, Marcellin College Board chair Bernadette Tovio (pictured) confirmed. Police are investigating. Cowardly and senseless At least 10 to 15 Māngere College pupils were Read more
Pope Francis condemns body shaming, shares personal experience
Thursday, September 28th, 2023
Pope Francis strongly denounced body shaming among young people and revealed his past involvement in such behaviour during his childhood in Argentina. Francis commented on the issue while speaking to university students in Asia via a video link. The pope was moved by a young woman from India who shared her experiences of feeling embarrassed Read more