Posts Tagged ‘SECT’

Sect based on child Jesus apparitions guilty of schism

Friday, June 10th, 2016

An Italian sect that arose after alleged apparitions of the child Jesus has been found guilty of schism and has incurred an automatic excommunication. The Diocese of Sora-Cassino-Aquino-Pontecorvo made the announcement on June 5 concerning the self-styled Universal Christian Church of the New Testament. This followed an examination by the Congregation for the Doctrine of Read more

Religious sect plans development in MacKenzie Basin

Tuesday, May 19th, 2015

A senior member of a religious sect wants to turn one of New Zealand’s most picturesque locations into a private residential retreat and tourism eco-village. Allan Tibby, from the World Vaishnava Association, is seeking investors to fulfil his dream. Tibby is a charismatic holy man, who claims to be privy to a secret knowledge that Read more

New stoush brewing over Erskine College

Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012

“Earthquake prone building – do not approach” warns the cherry-red notice. Through the wrought-iron gate the Reverend Mother’s Garden would have the good nun turning in her grave. Century-old pohutukawas spread splendidly above, but weeds smother the plantings, broken glass flecks the path. Even a water pipe has become a canvas for bored taggers. The Read more