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Something vital just 'clicked'!

The much-awaited re-launch of Connect.org.nz was celebrated yesterday with the ceremonial ‘first click’ by Wellington World Youth Day Ambassador, Josie Leota, and Fr James Lyons, the parish priest of Sacred Heart Cathedral in Wellington. Read More...

Christchurch help New Caledonia Pilgrims

The Diocese of Christchurch is organising the journey of a group of ten pilgrims from two islands off the coast of New Caledonia, through the Pilgrim Partnership Scheme. Read More...

Kiwis represent in the WYD08 Sydney office

Kiwi lasses Chelsea Pelham and Hannah Kennedy have been working as long term volunteers in the Sydney WYD08 office. Read More...

NZHQ at WYD is finalised

The NZ World Youth Day Project Manager, David Mullin, was in Sydney last week to finalize details for the New Zealand Headquarters (NZHQ) at World Youth Day in Sydney in July. Read More...

Greymouth Pilgrim Captures WYD

Congratulations to Tania Watson of St. Patrick's, Greymouth for winning the Capturing WYD Pilgrim Competition! Read More...

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National News

Hamilton cathedral richly refurbished
HAMILTON - Six bishops, three Members of Parliament and Maori King Tuheitia were among hundreds of people who packed the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary for a Mass of rededication on November 7.

Christchurch youth celebrate Catholic heritage
CHRISTCHURCH - Young people who could not attend the recent World Youth Day in Sydney were able to take part in a Juventutem Weekend in Christchurch from October 17 to 19.

Christian parties barely register in NZ election
AUCKLAND - The three parties overtly seeking the support of Christian voters have been sent a resounding message from the electorate: Thanks, but no thanks.