Thousands of colourful ribbons tied to the fence of a regional Victorian cathedral as a show of support for survivors of child sexual abuse are set to be removed. The Diocese of Ballarat says it will remove ribbons tied outside St Patrick’s Cathedral on Saturday morning so the ageing wrought-iron fence can be painted. It Read more
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Auckland shooting: Church caretaker finds man with gunshot wound
Thursday, September 17th, 2020Police are investigating after a man was found at an Auckland CBD church with a gunshot wound this morning. The incident is understood to have taken place near St Patrick’s Cathedral in Wyndham St. Police received a report of a person with a gunshot injury at 7.30 am on Thursday. Read more
Virus causes cancellation of Sunday Mass
Wednesday, March 18th, 2020
With Sunday Mass suspended at least one venue more suspensions are likely to follow as the Catholic Church responds to the coronavirus. The dean of St Patrick’s Cathedral in Auckland, Father Peter Tipene has already announced that he is suspending all Sunday Masses. He says the 7 am and 12.15 pm weekday Masses will continue Read more