WelCom August 2022
In a recent briefing to the Council of Priests, Cardinal John advised of the need to remain cautious during this pandemic. ‘As a recent victim of Covid-19, I am very aware we still need to take precautions to prevent its spread through parish activities. My experience has confirmed the importance of the restrictions we have lived with in parishes over the last two years. With recent relaxation of the restrictions, those who are vulnerable because of age or being immune compromised need our attention, as some are feeling very unsafe in our churches’. The Cardinal said, ‘I will not hesitate to reintroduce restrictions if there is an upsurge of cases in the community.’
Worm juice fundraiser for country school
Last year, Years 5 and 6 students of Room 5 at St Joseph’s School in Taihape began learning all about worms from a visiting expert. In his final lesson the expert brought Tiger worms and containers for the students to create their own portable worm farms to take home.
Hīkoi of learning to Far North traces early Marist’s footsteps
Members of Te Āhi Kā o Mātaruranga – a young Catholic adult community from Palmerston North – went on a hīkoi to the Far North late last year to trace the origins of faith mission in this country, through the work of early Marists.
Students awarded Suzanne Aubert tertiary scholarships
Three students have been awarded the Suzanne Aubert Tertiary Scholarship to help them complete their studies in 2023.