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the art of JMH

the art of JMH

The response to my post yesterday marking the death of Christchurch priest Monsignor James Harrington was both overwhelming and moving. Many readers were touched to learn that a most outstanding example of the art of JMH (as he usually signed a piece he had written)...

Mgr. Harrington RIP

Mgr. Harrington RIP

It is with sadness this morning that we have learnt of the death of Monsignor James Harrington PA. Monsignor Jim, as he was widely and affectionately known, became a priest of the Catholic Diocese of Christchurch on July 14 1957 when he was ordained by Bishop...

saved by the light

saved by the light

Several times at this weekend's Sunday liturgy we will pray in response to the first reading, "The Lord is my Light and my Salvation".  Twice in the Liturgy of the Word we will hear that the people in darkness have seen a great light. Let's take a couple of minutes to...

grace at work

grace at work

I'm writing this as an encouragement to everyone who has been united in prayer for the complete recovery of Bridget Martin. A significant number of people in New Zealand and in many other parts of the world have been united in prayer for Bridget forming a family of...

NZ Filipino priests

NZ Filipino priests

It was a great pleasure this morning for me to spend time with many of the Filipino priests serving in the dioceses of New Zealand. They bring energy, enthusiasm and new life to many of our parishes and ministries. Each year they gather for a few days of formation and...