Post by Kiwi Frontline on Nov 2, 2017 17:43:06 GMT 12
HISTORIC CATHOLIC MAORI HUI FOR AKLD
In a first for Auckland diocese, a hui for Catholic Māori in the diocese is to be held in November.
The hui, titled “Te Iwi Māori Katorika”, is to be held at Whaiora Marae in Otara on November 1718. It aims to strengthen “Mana Māori” within the Church and the diocese and to “consider what leadership structure might be needed to develop this kaupapa”.
They will describe the present situation of Māori in the Church and the challenges that lie ahead.
Speaking on behalf of the Diocesan Bicultural Committee for Auckland diocese, Fr Bernard Dennehy told NZ Catholic that “although the 1979 diocesan synod committed the diocese to promote a bicultural church and a bicultural society, there is little Māori participation in the structures of the diocese”.
So questions arise concerning Māori representation in the structures of the diocese, and the meaning of “Mana Māori” in the Church......
www.nzcatholic.org.nz/2017/11/01/historic-catholic-maori-hui-akld/
In a first for Auckland diocese, a hui for Catholic Māori in the diocese is to be held in November.
The hui, titled “Te Iwi Māori Katorika”, is to be held at Whaiora Marae in Otara on November 1718. It aims to strengthen “Mana Māori” within the Church and the diocese and to “consider what leadership structure might be needed to develop this kaupapa”.
They will describe the present situation of Māori in the Church and the challenges that lie ahead.
Speaking on behalf of the Diocesan Bicultural Committee for Auckland diocese, Fr Bernard Dennehy told NZ Catholic that “although the 1979 diocesan synod committed the diocese to promote a bicultural church and a bicultural society, there is little Māori participation in the structures of the diocese”.
So questions arise concerning Māori representation in the structures of the diocese, and the meaning of “Mana Māori” in the Church......
www.nzcatholic.org.nz/2017/11/01/historic-catholic-maori-hui-akld/