International Day of Education 2025Jan 24, 2025
The International Day of Education is celebrated each year on the 24th of January to promote education as a human right and public responsibility that develops upstanding citizens and societies. Read more
2025 Jubilee Year of HopeJan 08, 2025
It is a tradition of our church to celebrate a Jubilee every 25 years. On December 24 Pope Francis opened the sacred door to launch the Jubilee year “Pilgrims of Hope”. Read more
Inspired and Inspiring VersesDec 11, 2024
In the first week of Advent, we hear from the prophet Isaiah and his wonderful images of a renewed world. Read more
Celebrating Remembrance DayNov 11, 2024
In many parts of the world today is celebrated as Remembrance Day. It is to commemorate the signing of the armistice that ended the First World War. Read more
The Erosion of TrustOct 17, 2024
Lately I have been pondering the erosion of trust that many social commentators have identified as a critical issue for people in many parts of the world. Read more
Accompanying Refugees in AotearoaSep 30, 2024
When I tell people that I am accompanying refugees from Colombia they often ask why people from Colombia are coming to Aotearoa as refugees sponsored by United Nations and supported by the New Zealand government. Read more
Igniting Sparks of HopeSep 19, 2024
This month we continue to celebrate the Season of Creation with its theme of “To Hope and Act with Creation”. Read more
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