It has been an interesting week as the media has been abuzz with the news that the International Criminial Court will undertake a preliminary investigation into New Zealand's ante-natal screening programme. We should not be surprised that many doctors and midwives…
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International Criminal Court to Investigate New Zealand’s Ante-natal Screening Programme
This past week has seen some exciting news regarding the antenatal screening programme in New Zealand. The purpose of the programme is to detect Down Syndrome, Spina Bifida and other conditions in pre-born babies with the intention of preventing the birth…
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Courageous Parenthood
It is always encouraging to hear stories of modern people who have managed to live their faith courageously. This week I read of one such woman - a mother who had followed in the steps of St Gianna Molla -…
Same Sex Attraction: Categories of Homosexuality
This is the second part of Fr Clovis' paper on Same Sex Attraction: A Catholic Perspective. To read the first part of his paper "Is Homosexuality a sin?" please click here. B. Categories of homosexuality The desires and experiences of…
Same Sex Attraction: A Catholic Perspective
Extract from a paper delivered at the Family Life International annual Conference held in London on 28 April, 2012. This is part one of five and should be read in that context. You can read the other parts by clicking…
The Care Southland Women Really Need
It is interesting to note the kind of language that the medical community and pro-abortion groups such as ALRANZ (Abortion Law Reform Association of NZ) are using regarding the decision to perform abortions at Southland Hospital from July. One word…
Down Syndrome Ante-Natal Screening Debate Heats Up
Midwives attending antenatal screening seminars in the North Island this month have been met with unexpected participants. The seminars predominently address the Down Syndrome screening programme and are funded by the National Screening Unit (NSU). These seminars are co-presented by the…
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The Life Debates in New Zealand this Week
What a fortnight it has been for life issues being debated in the public square! Last week the country was ablaze with discussion about euthanasia and assisted suicide. That conversation was soon pushed aside as Paula Bennett announced that the…
Supporting Families after an Adverse Pre-Natal Diagnosis
I came across an article "Incompatible With Life,” A Death Sentence for Unborn Children" written by Cora Sherlock today. The article discusses the arguement that women who receive an adverse pre-natal diagnosis for their unborn child should be given the opportunity…
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Euthanasia is an Attack on Love
Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide campaigners have managed to hi-jack the English language. They have done so now to the point where many people believe that true compassion equals ending the life of someone who is suffering from a terminal illness or…