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Brother Colin Wilfred dies in UK

Brother Colin Wilfred dies in UK

Brother Colin Wilfred of the Society of St Francis has died at the friary of Canterbury, England. Brother Colin was in his early 70s and had been unwell for a time.

03 August 2011

Cardboard cathedral proposed for 'quake-hit Christchurch

Cardboard cathedral proposed for 'quake-hit Christchurch

Christchurch leaders have revealed the unconventional design they want to use for the city's temporary Cathedral and it is made out of cardboard.

02 August 2011

The Bishop of Wellington to retire

The Bishop of Wellington to retire

The Bishop of Wellington, Dr Tom Brown, today announced his intention to retire in March next year.

29 July 2011

Nigerian Archbishop: "Going out for God not an option, but a privilege"

Nigerian Archbishop: "Going out for God not an option, but a privilege"

There’s no time to waste. God’s mission is now, and you’re needed on the front line. That call came loud and clear at last week’s big Common Life Mission Conference at Waikanae.

25 July 2011

Christchurch Bishop fears her clergy are facing "exhaustion of spirit" following more tremors

Christchurch Bishop fears her clergy are facing "exhaustion of spirit" following more tremors

The bishop of Christchurch, the Rt Revd Victoria Matthews, has said she fears her clergy are facing "exhaustion of spirit" and experiencing "a deep weariness of soul" in the wake of new tremors in the New Zealand city.

15 June 2011

New Zealand Christian social services group warn of 2011 budget impact

New Zealand Christian social services group warn of 2011 budget impact

The New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) social service agency members have identified that much of the misery and social disease they see every day in their communities is caused by the ever increasing inequalities in our society.

20 May 2011

Suva's super-size ordination service

Suva's super-size ordination service

Suva’s Holy Trinity Cathedral played host on Sunday to the largest ordination service ever held in the Diocese of Polynesia.

03 May 2011

Anglicans cross about pizza firm's bun adverts

Anglicans cross about pizza firm's bun adverts

A pizza company has upset people over an advertising campaign that compares its limited-edition hot cross buns to Jesus. Hell Pizza has put billboards around Auckland's CBD that advertise its hot cross buns with the tagline: "For a limited time. A bit like Jesus."

12 April 2011

Cathedral voices unite for benefit concert for victims of New Zealand earthquake

Cathedral voices unite for benefit concert for victims of New Zealand earthquake

Scottish singers came together for a major benefit concert on Monday for the people of Christchurch, New Zealand, and raised over £3,000 (over 6,000 New Zealand dollars).  

02 March 2011

Cathedrals prepare for Tuesday remembrance

Cathedrals prepare for Tuesday remembrance

Cathedrals around New Zealand, and parliament, will hold services tomorrow to support the people of Christchurch a week after the devastating earthquake struck the city.

28 February 2011