WelCom May 2022
Archbishop Charles Balvo, a former Apostolic Nuncio to New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, has arrived as Pope Francis’ ambassador to Australia. The 70-year-old has served 35 years in the Vatican’s diplomatic service. A native of Brooklyn, New York, Archbishop Balvo said the task of any Apostolic Nuncio is to be ‘the eyes, ears, hands, if you will, of the Holy Father, an extension of the Holy Father’s Ministry, because the Holy Father has his concern for the Church, all aspects of its life’.
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.