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Cardinal John Dew

6 hours ago

Last Sunday it was a joy to celebrate the very colourful Santo Niño Mass for the Filipino community in Wellington. The energy and passion of the people testify to the strength of their faith and the importance of this devotion in the Filipino community. The Mass also began a year of preparation for the 500th anniversary of Christianity coming to the Philippines. The theme of the year is “Gifted to Give” with four aspects to be studied during the year – Mercy, Compassion, Justice and Peace. May it be a year of blessings! ... See MoreSee Less

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