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1 Apr 2026 | Church in NZ

The National Privacy Officers Team, made up of staff from Catholic organisations across the country, gathered in Wellington recently for…

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Supporters of an upcoming exhibition of eucharistic miracles and the visit of a relic…

17 Mar 2026 | Church in NZ

Every year in this holy season, the New Zealand Bishops asks Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand to run a fundraising campaign…

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Privacy officers gather to discuss emerging challenges

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Christian Charity: An invitation from the Bishops of New Zealand

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