The Provincial Committee for Maori Pastoral Care has organised a meeting for those working with or trying to improve pastoral engagement with Maori: Manurewa Parish Hall Auckland. March 17th 10.00am – 4.00pm. [Read more…] about Maori Pastoral Care Hui
Taking a 3D View on Life
The more alert amongst you may have noticed that I haven‟t referred to films for some months.
That may be a relief for some – but actually it‟s been simply a reflection that I didn‟t get to see any movies for quite an extended period towards the end of last year.
However, New Year resolutions and all that saw me viewing two excellent films in recent times: Flame and Citron and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. [Read more…] about Taking a 3D View on Life
Rere mai, rere atu, the River flows
One of the best moments I experienced over summer was stopping alongside the Atiwhakatu River near Mt Holdsworth, in from Masterton. It was evening and I found a log near the side of the river. There were bush and ferns around me and slowly I noticed birds catching insects and heard them singing. It was marvellous to stop and listen and be surrounded by the sound of the river bubbling and chuckling over the stones. [Read more…] about Rere mai, rere atu, the River flows
New Senior Marist Care Co-ordinator appointed
This month Mrs Pauline Hillis begins employment with the Society of Mary in New Zealand as the Co-ordinator of Senior Marist Care. We welcome Pauline and present a little about her and her role with us. [Read more…] about New Senior Marist Care Co-ordinator appointed
Worldwide Marriage Encounter meets in Indonesia
During mid January 2010 I was in Jakarta, Indonesia to attend the week long Annual World Council of Worldwide Marriage Encounter to build up and protect the sacraments of marriage and of priesthood. [Read more…] about Worldwide Marriage Encounter meets in Indonesia
Two out of Three
One – In March 2003, an article in the Eastern Courier, a local newspaper reported that A secondary school, catering for up to 1000 students, is being built for Howick and Pakuranga’s Catholic community. The article also said that The Church has long term plans to build a primary school and a parish on the site. [Read more…] about Two out of Three