Evangelium Vitae Day for English speaking pilgrims began with an inspiring catechesis from Cardinal Raymond Burke, who explained the relationship between the New Evangelization and being actively involved in promoting the dignity of human life in the political sphere. He…
Category: Pro-Life
Let us say “yes” to life and not death: Pope Francis at the Mass for Evangelium Vitae Day
"Let us say “Yes” to life and not death. Let us say “Yes” to freedom and not enslavement to the many idols of our time. In a word, let us say “Yes” to the God who is love, life and…
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Dame Colleen Bayer honoured at Investiture Mass for pro-life work
Saturday, May 11th was a very special day for the New Zealand pro-life movement as Colleen Bayer, Founder and Director of Family Life International NZ, had her life’s work acknowledged by the Catholic Church. Earlier this year, Bishop Patrick Dunn,…
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Exciting Pro-Life Speaking Tour in New Zealand
As part of Family Life International NZ’s commitment to the Auckland Eucharistic Convention, we sponsor at least one pro-life speaker each year. This partnership has turned out to be well worth-while for both FLI and the Eucharistic Convention. This year,…
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,…
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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5 Ways You Can Be Pro-life Today
Blessed John Paul II told us that The challenge is to make the church's yes to life concrete and effective. The struggle will be long, and it needs each one of you. Place your intelligence, your talents, your enthusiasm, your…
Memorial of Blessed John Paul II
Today marks the very first Memorial of Blessed John Paul II. A day of great Grace for the Church and for the pro-life movement. During his priesthood and pontificate, Blessed John Paul II taught us so much about respect for…
Thinking Big with the Courage to Dare in the Capital
The morning following Auckland’s Lifefest, Fr. Stan arrived safely in Wellington to launch into his second Lifefest. He was warmly welcomed by Bishop Viard College’s deputy head boy, Michael Terawasi. Everyone then joined in singing, KaWaiata, in honour of Our…
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Youth Come Together for a Day of Loving Life and Thinking Big
Screams of delight could be heard echoing through St Joseph's School hall in Takapuna for Lifefest 2012 (Auckland). About 350 people attended, including groups from as far away as Hamilton. Father Stan Fortuna, a foundation member of the Franciscan Friars…
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