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Finding God in the Margins | A Reflection on Prison Chaplaincy
Sean Ryan is the Prison Chaplain at Whanganui Prison. In this reflection, he explores his journey into prison chaplaincy, the challenges and rewards of the role, and the profound impact of simply...
Imagine Peace for All | Social Justice Week 2024
For the next three years the focus for Social Justice Week will be on peace and responding to conflict. The overarching tagline is: ‘Imagine Peace For All / Pohewatia te Rangimārie mō te Katoa’. Each year there will be a unique focus. Social Justice Week 2024 runs...
Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary | 15 August
Aotearoa New Zealand’s National Patronal Feast is on Thursday 15 August. We celebrate the Assumption of Mary Mother of God because this illustrates for us the truth about Christ’s promise of eternal life and the resurrection of the faithful. The solemnity of the...
Opportunities for Prayer | Bishop John’s Coat of Arms
In the final part of the 'Bishop's Coat of Arms' series, Bishop John invites us all to enter into prayer while reflecting on the symbols in his coat of arms.
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