WelCom June/July 2021
Pope Francis has warned newly ordained priests against the twin perils of worldly ambition and love of money. Speaking at a Mass in Rome, where he ordained nine deacons to the priesthood, the Pope acknowledged that in the past there used to be talk of the ‘ecclesiastical career’. But he continued: ‘This is not a career, it is a service, a service like that which God has done to his people. And this service of God to his people has “a style”, a style that you must follow. Style of closeness, style of compassion and style of tenderness. This is God’s style. Closeness, compassion, tenderness.’ He urged the nine men to beware of vanity and ‘the pride of money’. The devil enters via the pockets, he said.
‘Overwhelming generosity’ helping West Coasters
NauMai September 2021 Catholics from around New Zealand have responded generously $15,000 for our flood-relief fund and the Tindall Foundation is set to make a further donation to help our…
WelCom – NauMai, September, 2021
Due to Covid-19 Alert Level 3, distribution of printed copies of WelCom to parishes and schools will be delayed until Alert Level 2. The September 2021 edition of WelCom | Nau…
Cathedral showcased in light and sound
NauMai September 2021 The beauty and tranquillity of the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit was explored with a unique ‘light and sound’ installation, on Saturday 14 August, to begin celebrations…