CathNews New Zealand and CathNews Pacific report news about the Catholic Church and subjects of interest to the Church primarily in New Zealand and the Pacific, but also the world.
CathNews should be seen as an expression of the Pastoral Constitution of the Church in the Modern World, paragraph one:
“The joys and the hopes, the griefs and the anxieties of the people of this age, especially those who are poor or in any way afflicted, these are the joys and hopes, the griefs and anxieties of the followers of Christ. Indeed, nothing genuinely human fails to raise an echo in their hearts. For theirs is a community composed of human beings. United in Christ, they are led by the Holy Spirit in their journey to the Kingdom of their Father and they have welcomed the news of salvation which is meant for every person. That is why this community realizes that it is truly linked with humanity and its history by the deepest of bonds.”
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- Education
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- Immigration
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- Family
- Poverty, Substance Abuse, Unemployment
- Human Rights, Religious Freedom
- Ecumenism, other religions and religious tolerance
- Race Relations, Treaty Settlements, Maori Party, Tinorangatiratanga
- Church: Reform, Liturgy, Priesthood, Bishops, Theology, New Religious Movements, Church Attendance
- Primary Industries e.g. Fisheries, Agriculture
- Defense, Foreign Relations, Emergency aid, Foreign Aid
- Science/Medicine: Reproductive technology Genetic Manipulation, Stem cells, Euthanasia, Climate Change, Energy
- Information Technology, Nano Technology, Bio-technology
- Inter-Church relations
- The relationship between Society and the Church.
New Zealand
Teachers and childcare staff aren't taught how to spot child abuse. If they suspect - or even know - a child is being abused,... Read more
History shows the future as staff and students at New Zealand's Catholic Theological College - Te Kupenga, recently found their... Read more
CathNews, 11 April, reported the path to sainthood of missionary Mother Meri Hohepa Suzanne Aubert had been delayed; a Vatican... Read more- The pastor of Clifflife Church in Whanganui has been left feeling frustrated after items were stolen and parts of the property... Read more
The new Christchurch Catholic bishop, Michael Gielen, is quick to praise the work done by the previous Christchurch bishop and... Read more
Support for struggling families, our homeless whanau and those living in poverty has not been up to the task for decades says... Read more
Pacific
World News
Opinions
Features
CathNews New Zealand and CathNews Pacific was launched in New Zealand in 2011. Its editorial headquarters are in Wellington, New Zealand. It is a product of the Society of Mary’s Church Resources Ltd, New Zealand, which is governed by an active Board and managed by a General Manager.
CathNews was developed by the Marist Internet Project. It is complied twice-weekly by the Marist Fathers and all labour is voluntary labour.