The recent Go Forward in Hope International Pro-Life and Family conference in Auckland, New Zealand, featured a stellar line-up of international and local speakers, passionate about their areas of expertise. As videos of the presentations become available, they will be…
A Culture of Life
Saint Gianna Beretta Molla: A Saint For Our Times
Saint Gianna Beretta Molla was a wife, mother and physician. Her virtuous life is a reminder of the truth about the dignity of the human person and of marriage and family life.
St Gianna Beretta Molla Novena
At a time when the dignity of life and the beauty of the family need strong and faithful witnesses, we turn to St Gianna Beretta Molla to intercede on our behalf. St Gianna was a wife, mother, and doctor who…
Candlelight Vigil Closes 40 Days for Life in Auckland
On Palm Sunday, people of goodwill from across Auckland gathered for the annual peaceful, prayerful Candlelight Vigil for the Unborn, marking the conclusion of 40 Days for Life. The vigil was held at a highly visible corner of Potters Park,…
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The Culture of Death Will Only Be Overcome by Christ
Father Jeremy Palman reflects on the decline of faith and the battle for life at Mass preceding New Zealand’s National March for Life. Before people of good will gathered for New Zealand’s National March for Life earlier this month, Catholics…
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Abortion Numbers Continue to Escalate in New Zealand
Abortion numbers in New Zealand continue to escalate at an alarming rate, according to provisional data provided by the Ministry of Health. A total of 17,964 induced abortions were reported in 2025, with 11,871 of these being Early Medical (chemical)…
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To women who have had an abortion
In his encyclical letter Evangelium Vitae, Saint John Paul II advocates for a culture of life and love, challenging society's distorted views on freedom and autonomy. He extends compassion to women who have had abortions, acknowledging their pain and offering hope and forgiveness through repentance and reconciliation. He urges them to become advocates for life.
At-Home Chemical Abortions: A Dramatic Shift
In just a few years, abortion practice has changed dramatically in New Zealand. Early abortions increasingly take place at home after a teleabortion consultation, rather than in a physical clinic. This model, known as Early Medical Abortion (EMA) or, more…
A Year to Stand for Life, Faith, and the Family
As a new year begins, we stand at a decisive moment. The challenges facing life, marriage, family, and freedom are not abstract or distant; they are shaping laws, institutions, and everyday decisions that affect the most vulnerable among us. This…
Pro-Life Hero – St Basil the Great
This is the first in a series of articles about “pro-life heroes”. Their outstanding example will show us how heroic obedience to the Gospel can result in a single a man or woman having a major impact on the society…
Abortion in New Zealand 2024: A Disturbing Normalisation of the Unthinkable
The Ministry of Health's 2024 report on induced abortions in New Zealand highlights a distressing trend, with 17,785 abortions performed, showing a 9% increase. Early Medical Abortions dominate, accounting for 67%. The report raises concerns about transparency, increasing late-term abortions, and the psychological impact on families, urging societal reflection on abortion practices.