In 2025, CathNews will be published by the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference (NZCBC). The Church Resources Ltd board, the current publisher of CathNews, recently made this decision. The move follows the closure of NZ Catholic in June and the promise of a new publication. Forward looking – a new chapter This change marks a Read more
Spark NZ customers have voiced frustration after failing to receive the last two editions of CathNews. Spark has also been unable to assure their customers that they will receive today’s edition. Complaint ‘sparks’ investigation The issue first came to light when a CathNews reader complained about the missing newsletter. Initially, the focus was on potential Read more
Fr Denis O’Hagan SM died on Wednesday, 14 August. His passing came after a short illness. CathNews rarely publishes obituaries; however, Denis, CathNews’ first editor, was ‘known’ to readers for nine years. Mission at home As a Marist and priest, Denis O’Hagan primarily considered himself as an ‘at home’ missionary. Although he spent some time Read more
CathNews editor, Fr Denis O’Hagan SM, celebrated the 50th anniversary of his ordination this last weekend. At a social occasion on Saturday night, Denis O’Hagan said he didn’t remember much of his ordination day. One thing he however remembered was his cousin, at one point an undertaker, saying, “Just let me know if you need Read more