The podcast itself is a monthly news discussion podcast that was launched on the Feast of the Assumption (August 15) 2007, as that is the feast day of New Zealand. We named the podcast after the Stations of the Cross. The last station (the 14th) ends with Christ’s body being laid in the tomb. Of course, we all know that the next station would be Christ’s rising from the dead – which our Church is the product of. So, we named this media project after that glorious moment when Christ conquered death and sin and gave us all new life.

The latest episodes from the 15th Station

Station XV: Episode 123 — Instruction, Inquiry, Immigration and Identification

15 January 2018 | 10:50 pm

As 2018 gets under way, Pope Francis has been very clear in his advice to Vatican ambassadors — uphold the family and protect all life. He’s also been clear about people’s obligations to refugees and asylum-seekers, while acknowledging that some people can …

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Station XV: Episode 122 — Christchurch, Christ’s prayer, Christianity and Christmas fun

18 December 2017 | 9:56 am

In the final episode of 2017, there is cause for celebration, but also cause for concern. In New Zealand, Catholics welcomed the appointment of a new Bishop of Christchurch. But there was also fear that attempts to legislate euthanasia might …

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Station XV: Episode 121 — Protesting, Praying, Poverty and Poor Choices

15 November 2017 | 10:00 am

The Catholic and Lutheran Churches have marked 500 years since Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses on the door of a German cathedral, reflecting on the shared faith and expressing a desire for unity. In the new New Zealand Parliament, …

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Station XV: Episode 120 — Sadness, Solidarity, Social and Celebrity

15 October 2017 | 11:23 am

Tragedy has struck again, this time in Las Vegas, where the local Catholic bishop urged locals and tourists alike to band together in solidarity to support the mourning, the injured and the suffering. Pope Francis has acknowledged the inadequate response …

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Station XV: Episode 119 — Electing, Protecting, Translating, Counting and Baptising

15 September 2017 | 11:02 am

As New Zealanders prepare to vote in their national election, the issue of abortion — and the views of the Catholic Prime Minister — were put front and centre. Meanwhile, Pope Francis is seeking to empower local bishops’ conferences and …

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