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New Zealand bishops echo Pope Leo's words in new letter

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Latest edition of Catholic Directory published

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Support for Lent Appeal is an ‘act of generosity’

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Bishops' pilgrimage celebrates faith passed down for generations

Three bishops conferences join forces to revise Lectionary

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Human dignity the focus for Support Life Sunday 2024

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Key bishops’ document Te Kahu o te Ora: A Consistent Ethic of Life now also a flip book

And then there were six: First formal photo of the six Catholic Bishops of Aotearoa NZ

NZ bishops publish significant expanded statement on the importance of respecting all life

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Six strong themes and women, biculturalism and abuse feature in NZ national Synod synthesis

Lutherans and Catholics reach landmark Baptism agreement

10 Oct 2025 | Church in NZ

Pope Leo XIV signs his first apostolic exhortation, "Dilexi Te" ("I Have Loved You"), in the library of the Apostolic…

6 Oct 2025 | Church in NZ

Bishop John Adams, Fr James Mallon and Divine Renovation lead for New Zealand, Cheryl Surrey (Taila Burton photo)Palmerston North Bishop…

5 Oct 2025 | Church in NZ

Catholics in Aotearoa New Zealand are being encouraged to recognise and respond with faith to issues that challenge God’s vision…

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New Zealand bishops echo Pope Leo's words in new letter

Summit attendees urged to promote renewal at home

Church prepares to mark Support Life Sunday

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