Disagreement is emerging about an open letter four cardinals wrote asking for clarification from the Pope on his apostolic exhortation Amoris Laetitia Bishop Fragkiskos Papamanolis, the president of the Greek bishops’ conference has written an open letter accusing them of heresy and scandal. In the letter Papamanolis says: “If you are “deeply concerned for the Read more
A plan to rehabilitate ex-prisoners in a church house in Otaki has angered neighbours, some of whom have gone as far as threatening to torch buildings. Te Whare O Te Redeemed Fellowship has gained the lease for a building in suburban Waerenga Rd, near a kindergarten and a retirement village, and is planning to make Read more
A 110-year-old Waihi church up for sale with a $1 reserve has sold to the highest bidder online. The St James Presbyterian Church building was listed for sale on Trade Me. The auction closed shortly after 11am when the church sold for $11,100 from a total of 115 bids. The church, made of heart rimu, Read more
A decision on the future of the Christchurch Cathedral will be announced before Christmas, church and recovery leaders say. Greater Christchurch regeneration minister Gerry Brownlee and Bishop Victoria Matthews issued a joint statement this week confirming an announcement would be made in the “second half of December”. Continue reading
An Auckland Imam Dr Shaykh Mohammad Anwar Sahib has been accused of making anti-Semitic speeches but he says he has been falsely accused and deserves an apology. Sahib was religious advisor for the New Zealand Federation of Islamic Association. But the Federation has stood him down. The Federation said it vehemently opposes all teachings that promote Read more
Director of the NZ Catholic Bioethics Centre, Dr John Kleinsman, commenting on MP Louisa Wall’s proposed Authorised Dying Bill, noted that it was an attempt to narrow the criteria of eligibility for euthanasia and assisted suicide. It shows that at one level she has taken on board some of the concerns raised by opponents of Read more
The Auckland diocese has announcing that from 2017 Hato Petera College will operate as a College for day students only. No hostel facilities will be available. The Bishop of Auckland, Patrick Dunn, said he was disappointed by Minister of Education’s decision not to close the school. The a co-educational Year 9-13 state integrated school is Read more
A man named Jesus Christ has been sentenced to home detention after a burglary spree. Emmanuel Jesus Christ Prasad, 27, broke into 13 of his neighbours’ Massey homes and took food and things he could sell to pawn shops. He was yesterday sentenced to 10 months’ home detention at the Waitakere District Court for the Read more
It’s that time of year – when parents are bracing themselves to take the kids to see Santa. And it seems plenty are willing to pay for the privilege of skipping long queues. Tickets to do just that at Auckland department store Smith & Caughey’s cost $30 and are selling fast. continue reading
When people find their voice, it is incredibly powerful and healing for them, says Alyssa Poole “It’s the cheapest therapy you’ll ever get.” Being able to help someone re-discover their singing ability was what Poole loved most about her job. At the moment she has about 25 students on her books. “If you’re a teacher you Read more