All Catholic bishops in New Zealand must resign, says respected Catholic theologian Dr Christopher Longhurst. – Originally reported August 22, 2024 Longhurst’s comments, reported in the widely read publication La Croix International, are strongly critical of the very people from whom he receives his daily bread. New Zealand’s Catholic bishops employ him to teach at Read more
History shows the future as staff and students at New Zealand’s Catholic Theological College – Te Kupenga, recently found their way to their new tertiary campus in Auckland. The century-old St Colomba Centre at 40 Vermont St, with its high ceilings and timber floors, once a Marist Brothers primary school full of rich history is Read more
The first Dean of New Zealand’s new Catholic Theological College is a medical doctor. Dr John Evangelista (pictured with his wife, Tina) is described as an active Catholic who has had a strong involvement in the Church both locally and overseas. He was educated as a medical doctor and has 25 years’ experience in senior Read more
Feilding-raised Dr Areti Metuamate of Ngati Kauwhata, Ngati Raukawa ki te Tonga, Ngati Haua and Cook Islands descent has been appointed the first Chief Executive of Te Kupenga-Catholic Leadership Institute. Te Kupenga was formed on January 1 by the merger of Good Shepherd College and The Catholic Institute. Metuamate attended Hato Pāora College. He graduated Read more