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…
When there is a Census in New Zealand, there is a Church Life Survey. Professor emeritus Peter Lineham was involved in the 2023 Church Life Survey. In this interview he…
If a person intends to be truly fair, they don’t judge a situation only by one snapshot – even if that snapshot is the result of the situation. This starts…
NZCBCIR Resources: Guidelines & Encouragement to encounter one another within a faith perspective - copies are available in the New Zealand Catholic parishes. Download the booklet here Vatican Resources: Declaration…
The Vatican Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue releases its annual message for the Islamic month of Ramadan, urging all religious believers to extinguish "the fires of hatred, violence and war, and…
Why do people say “hang in there” when someone shares that they are struggling?To me, this is the worst answer one can give. If someone is really unhappy in a…
From 16 to 17 March 2024, the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Committee for Interfaith Relations (NZCBCIR) met in Dunedin. Picture from left to right: Adele Churchman (Christchurch/Timaru), Nick Wilson (Palmerston…