The New Zealand catholic Bishops’ Conference has announced what it describes as “joyous news”. Archbishop Novatus Rugambwa, our Apostolic Nuncio, has been moved to Kenepuru Hospital from Wellington Hospital to begin his rehabilitation proper, following the stroke he suffered last month. Because of the intense rehab work Archbishop Novatus is doing, we have been asked Read more
Posts Tagged ‘New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference (NZBC)’
Damian Dempsey appointed new NZCBC Executive Director
Thursday, May 4th, 2023
Damian Dempsey has been appointed the new Executive Director of the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference. Dempsey brings a strong justice and mission lens and executive management experience to the appointment. He was a member of the Society of Mary for 25 years, working in formation, education, and community development in New Zealand and in Read more
Catholic bishops release Staying Safe on Social Media campaign
Thursday, March 16th, 2023
New Zealand’s Catholic bishops are supporting a campaign to help people stay safe on social media. The campaign was developed after diocesan communications and pastoral staff noticed an increase in suspicious activities on Church social media pages. The Staying Safe on Social Media campaign starts next Monday, 20 March. It features special posts each day Read more
Caritas Aotearoa NZ not involved in post-cyclone relief
Thursday, February 23rd, 2023
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand has confirmed it is not leading the post-cyclone Catholic relief effort for the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference (NZCBC). It told CathNews that Caritas’ focus was not New Zealand, but on helping fund development and emergency relief work worldwide. However, Caritas’ comments seems to run counter to the information the charity Read more
Come back! Catholic bishops lift all Covid-19 restrictions
Thursday, September 15th, 2022
New Zealand’s Catholic bishops have lifted the remaining Covid-19 restrictions on attending Mass. After the Government lifted all restrictions this week, the bishops followed suit. At the same time, they issued an invitation. We are happy to extend an enthusiastic invitation for all Catholics of Aotearoa New Zealand to return to full and active participation Read more
New Zealand child abuse survivors call for Pope’s intervention
Thursday, September 15th, 2022
A child abuse survivors’ group has told Pope Francis the Catholic Church in New Zealand is mishandling the abuse redress process. They are being retraumatised during the process, Aotearoa-New Zealand’s chapter of Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) told Francis in a letter last week. SNAP, a global organisation, went on to accuse Read more