On 13 January 1838 Jean Baptiste Pompallier, who later became the first bishop of Aotearoa New Zealand, arrived in the Hokianga (Northland) where he celebrated the first Catholic Mass on…
The other day, I heard Ian Bassin saying in an interview that the “lack of accountability by the powerful has been a galvanising political force over the last 15-25 years”.…
"Deeply contemplative paintings" - that's how Chris Verryt's art is often described. Some of these fascinating landscapes appear to be mystical. The viewers are invited to think about their own…
A diverse group of Aucklanders met for a lunch at which they were sharing their thoughts, ideas and good will.
It is with deep sadness that we now have to come to terms with the loss of our dear friend, presenter and passionate lover of the Scriptures, Kieran Fenn fms.When…
Kwibuka 30 – remember, unite, renew. A service in memory of the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Auckland, 20 April 2024 It was an honour and a…
Published in NZ Catholic (Feb. 25 - Mar. 9, 2024)