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Archdiocese of Wellington hosts Post-WYD event

It would have been wrong to be inside on a day like this. Read More...

Caritas offers scholarships to development-related studies

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand is offering two $2,000 post-graduate scholarships for students undertaking development studies, or a related field, in 2009. Application packs available from Claire@caritas.org.nz.

Mapping a way forward: Life at FM Connection, a Marist Young Men's Community in Wellington

A glance at the many testimonies on World Youth Day websites shows that for many young people World Youth Day events and people have been a kind of crossroads as they discern where and how the Lord is calling them, as popes and bishops urge, into being present Church rather than saying that they are the future Church. Read More...

Otago Catholic students retreat and reach out

Recently, CathSOC (Catholic students on campus) held a retreat for youths at Millervale, Warrington (12-14th September 2008). It was about finding ourselves and Listening to the Callings of Life. The weekend consisted of four talks on trusting and listening to God and also finding ourselves, adoration, reconciliation, mass at Palmerston, and social interactions. It was a reflective time and the chance to get away from the chaos of studentville, Dunedin and also to relax. A great weekend was had by everyone who attended, with thought-provoking presentations by Amy, Paul and Father Mark.

Best buddies is a group of students that are keen to spend time and hang out with Youths with disabilities. This year, we have had many activies, including talent show, mid-winter christmas party, movies and spas, sports night and many more. It offers an opportunity for those who are interested to give up their time once a month and carry out a service that is very fulfilling and rewarding.

By Melissa Chai

Check out the photos in the Diocese of Duh-neeee-din Album on Flickr.

Christchurcher Reports Back on International Youth Forum in Rome

Although some time has passed, my thoughts of late have turned back to the Lent and Easter seasons of last year when I had the privilege of participating in the 9th International Youth Forum in Rome. Organised by the Pontifical Council for the Laity, the forum was attended by delegates from over 80 countries and its theme was “Witnessing to Christ in the World of Work”. Read More...

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National News

Bishops prefer kneeling for Eucharistic Prayer
AUCKLAND - New Zealand's Catholic bishops are to seek approval from the Vatican for kneeling to be the standard posture of the faithful during the Eucharistic Prayer at Masses.

Bishop blesses hospital extension
DUNEDIN - The $10 million redevelopment of the private Mercy Hospital in Dunedin has been opened and blessed - and in some ways the redevelopment may be doubly blessed.

Recession increases requests for assistance
WELLINGTON - Catholic social agencies' workloads are soaring as the economy turns sour.