Youth, Schools, Education
Over 100 young Vinnies’ students from Chanel, Bishop Viard, St Bernard’s, Sacred Heart, St Catherine’s, St Patrick’s Kilbirnie, and St Patrick’s Silverstream Colleges, joined with host college St Mary’s for the annual Vinnie’s Mass at Sacred Heart Cathedral. It was celebrated by Fr James Lyons, and also attended by teachers, families and friends. The St Vincent de Paul Society acknowledged the students’ generous and loving work done throughout the year in many areas of the community. District Council Presidents John Kennedy Good, Mike Driscoll and Des Horan gave out badges and encouraged the Vinnies to continue their works of charity and mercy.
Anzac Day, 25 April 2021, National Day of Remembrance
WelCom April 2021 Te Rā o ANZAC, 25 o Paenga-whāwhā 2021, He Rā Whakamaharatanga a Motu New Zealand-sponsored peace talks between Bougainville groups and at times the Papua New Guinea…
Pope’s peace pilgrimage to Iraq
WelCom April 2021 Last month Pope Francis defied security fears and the Covid-19 pandemic to visit Iraq, one of the world’s oldest and most persecuted Christian communities. His trip was…
Cardinal apologises to abuse survivors
WelCom April 2021 The Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand has made a formal apology to victims and survivors of abuse committed by priests and other Church figures. Cardinal John…