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Remembering Sr Joan Manson and Her Legacy of Service
Sr Joan Manson (Sister Mary Pius) died on 2 July 2026 in Upper Hutt, where she had retired to Villa Joseph. She was 97 years old. Sr Joan was one of the two founding teachers at St James’ School in...
Season of Creation 2026 | Living Water
Each year from 1 September to 4 October, Christians around the world unite in prayer, reflection and action during the Season of Creation. This ecumenical celebration invites us to deepen our relationship with God, one another, and the whole of creation, while...
World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly: “I will never forget you.”
The World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly is an annual celebration of the Church’s love and pastoral care for older people. It is usually observed on the fourth Sunday of July, close to the feast of Saints Joachim and Anne, the grandparents of Jesus. In 2026, the...
Watch Fr Paul Turner’s Workshop: Deepening Our Celebration of the Mass
In the last week of July, Fr Paul Turner hosted a workshop on Deepening Our Celebration of the Mass. Fr Paul is a liturgist, Vatican consultant, and priest of the Diocese of Kansas City-St Joseph,...
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