Newly consecrated Saint Gianna’s Chapel a sanctuary of peace for mothers

Bishop Stephen Lowe officially consecrated a new Chapel dedicated to Saint Gianna in November. The “tiny” Chapel, located within Saint Gianna’s Home for Mothers and Babies, will provide a place of peace and calm for residents, staff, and volunteers. The…

Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide: Second Anniversary

New Zealand has just reached the second anniversary of legalised euthanasia and assisted suicide, euphemistically called “assisted dying”. Data published on the Health New Zealand (Te Whatu Ora) website shows that 558 people had ended their lives prematurely at the conclusion of…

Reported Abortion in New Zealand: A 2022 Overview

The Ministry of Health recently released information about induced abortion in New Zealand for the year 2022. The data provided here is drawn from the Abortion Services Aotearoa New Zealand Annual Report 2023 and presents a concise overview of the…

Government passes “safe area” legislation days out from extreme abortion law anniversary

Friday 18 March marks the second-year anniversary of the passing of the Abortion Legislation Act.  It is one of the most extreme abortion laws in the world, allowing for abortion up to birth, with only a very limited test after…

Prayer: Day of Reparation for euthanasia

On Sunday 7 November 2021, euthanasia and assisted suicide will become legal in New Zealand. The End of Life Choice Act, 2019 permits terminally ill people who experience "unbearable suffering" to request to die at the hands of a health…

Peaceful candlelight vigil closes Auckland 40 Days for Life vigil

This year's 40 Days for Life vigil in Auckland came to a poignant closing with a well-attended candlelight vigil outside a private abortion centre. Held on Palm Sunday, approximately 300 people gathered on the footpath opposite the Auckland Medical Centre…

National March for Life is a voice for pre-born children at Parliament

Over a thousand people gathered from all over New Zealand in the nation’s capital, Wellington, on Saturday for the National March for Life. A joyful atmosphere was apparent throughout the family-friendly event which exists to celebrate the value of life…