Sadly this morning, Catholics in New Zealand, have woken to the news that our Holy Father, Benedict XVI has resigned from his position of leader of the Church. What more is there to say than we love our Holy Father Benedict…
Author: Michelle Kaufman
I am a Catholic mother of seven children. Blessed with an amazing husband and very supportive Mum and Dad. We live in New Zealand and are deeply involved in promoting life, faith and family through the apostolate we work for Family Life International NZ.
5 Inspiring Quotes from Blessed John Paul II
Blessed John Paul II was one of the most inspirational people to have walked this planet in recent history. The world was indeed blessed by his wisdom, faith and infectious smile. Like a true father, he gently led his people,…
Governments Support Same-Sex Marriage Despite Wide spread Opposition
On Tuesday, the UK Parliament voted for same-sex marriage, with a count of 400 for the legislation and only 175 against. There are still a number of votes to be held before it becomes law. Debate was strong in the…
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Colleen Bayer Announced as Dame in the Order of St Gregory the Great
It is with great joy that the Board of Trustees of Family Life International NZ is able to announce that Colleen Bayer, National Director and Founder, has been named by Pope Benedict XVI, a Dame of the Order of St Gregory the…
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Gay Lobby’s Intention is to Redefine “family”
The recent moves all over the world to legalise same-sex marriage, is seen by many people to be about equality, justified by the belief that "everyone has a right to be loved and to love, therefore everyone has a right to marry…
Family Fun Day Encourages Christian Families
The attacks on family life in this current age are constant and unabating. Where once family was mum, dad and the kids and the wider family unit was available for constant support and encouragement, today that is no longer the…
Free Contraception for Beneficiaries Uptake “Low”
Figures have been made public over how many beneficiaries have taken up the offer of free long-acting contraception. The Special Needs Grant administered by Work and Income NZ (WINZ) offers free long-acting contraception for beneficiaries and their daughters (16+). The…
Support for Abortion Based on Love and Lies
Jennifer Fulwiler has once again posted a brilliant blog - this time about her conversion from being pro-choice to pro-life. I personally find conversion stories fascinating (being from a strong pro-life Catholic family, never knowing any different), as I get…
Sunday Star Times Publishes Biased Article on the Family Planning Association’s Challenged Charity Status by Right to Life
The charity status of the New Zealand Family Planning Association has been questioned by Right to Life, who has lodged a complaint with the Charities Commission. An article was published yesterday regarding the complaint. Biased from the very first word, the…
Half a Million March for Life
Yesterday an estimated 500,000 people marched for life in Washington DC. They braved the cold and snow to show their President and their country, that life is worth is protecting from the very first moment of conception. They marched for…