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The 15th Station Podcast

by The 15th Station Team

New Zealand’s first Catholic podcast

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Episodes

  1. Station XV: Episode 194 — So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, adieu

    In New Zealand, we often tell someone we’ll “see you later”, rather than saying “goodbye”. And as we work our way through Advent 2024, more than 17 years after James uttered those now well-known words “You’re tuned to The 15th ... The post Station XV: Episode 194 — So long, farewell, auf...

  2. Station XV: Episode 193 — Pope to Papua (New Guinea), Paris, Patrick

    Pope Francis’ first trip to the Oceania region headlines this month’s episode, as the Pontiff prepares to visit Papua New Guinea, as well as East Timor, Indonesia and Singapore on the longest trip of his pontificate. It’s also been a ... The post Station XV: Episode 193 — Pope to Papua (New...

  3. Station XV: Episode 192 — Allegations, Attitudes, Anthropology, Advertising

    New Zealand’s lone cardinal has been the subject of allegations of abuse in the 1970s, with the allegations aired publicly despite police saying they won’t proceed with charges. It’s a challenging opening for Anna, Don, Cameron and James this month, ... The post Station XV: Episode 192 —...

  4. Station XV: Episode 191 — Blessing, Reading, Deciding, Writing

    In our first episode of 2024, we dive into the Church controversy that ended 2023 — the issuance of a Vatican “declaration” on blessings for people in “irregular” relationships. What did the declaration say? How has it been received? Why ... The post Station XV: Episode 191 — Blessing, Reading,...

  5. Station XV: Episode 190 — Six, Synod, Shift, Strickland, Sister

    After a long wait, New Zealand now has a full complement of six bishops, with a new Bishop of Hamilton named. Bishops have also been busy in Rome for the Synod of Bishops, while one US bishop in particular now ... The post Station XV: Episode 190 — Six, Synod, Shift, Strickland, Sister appeared...

  6. Station XV: Episode 189 — Mongolia, Muller, Mass, Moscow, Moon

    It’s possible that The 15th Station has more listeners than Mongolia has Catholics, but that didn’t stop Pope Francis from heading to the Asian nation to support them in their faith life. The visit garnered positive coverage, as opposed to ... The post Station XV: Episode 189 — Mongolia, Muller,...

  7. Station XV: Episode 188 — Our Sweet Sixteen

    The sixth World Youth Day during the life of The 15th Station features prominently on our 16th birthday episode, with the panel reflecting on the gathering in Lisbon as well as the choice of South Korea to host the next ... The post Station XV: Episode 188 — Our Sweet Sixteen appeared first on…

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  8. Station XV: Episode 187 — Laity, Religious, Bishop, Cardinal, Seminarian

    Some significant developments in the Synod on Synodality dominate this month’s episode, with the release of the Synod working document and the announcement of the Synod participants — including dozens of lay people — offering much to ponder. There has ... The post Station XV: Episode 187 — Laity,...

  9. Station XV: Episode 186 — Compact, College, (New) Caledonia, Cardinal, Christians

    This month’s show is anything but compact, but we start with news of a Vatican compact on the family, encouraging its flourishing in society. In the Pacific, Catholic education is growing in New Zealand, but has been under threat in ... The post Station XV: Episode 186 — Compact, College, (New)...

  10. Station XV: Episode 185 – Continent (of Oceania), Calvary, Cardinal, Convent

    If you’re looking for a list of the countries in the Pacific, you’ve come to the right place as the panel discusses the Oceania Bishops’ response to the Synod of Bishops working document, Enlarge the Space of Your Tent. The ... The post Station XV: Episode 185 – Continent (of Oceania), Calvary,...

  11. Station XV: Episode 184 — Christchurch, Colonialism, Commission, Coronation

    In this month’s episode, a couple of controversies lead our lineup — an attempt to block the construction of a new cathedral in New Zealand and the repudiation of a 15th-century doctrine. Things don’t get much less complicated as the ... The post Station XV: Episode 184 — Christchurch…

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  12. Station XV: Episode 183 — Pope, Project, Politics, Pamela

    There’s a bit of a revolving door for the panel this month as we reflect on 10 years of Pope Francis, with most suggesting it’s been a mixed bag (including The Washington Post). In Germany, the Church appears to be ... The post Station XV: Episode 183 — Pope, Project, Politics, Pamela appeared...

  13. Station XV: Episode 182 – Pacific, Pope, Parishes, Practice

    The bishops from around the Pacific have gathered for a major meeting, with climate change among the key topics on the agenda. On the other side of the world, Pope Francis has again found himself having to explain comments he ... The post Station XV: Episode 182 – Pacific, Pope, Parishes…

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  14. Station XV: Episode 181 — Pope, Pell, Pledges, Pilgrimage

    2023 starts off on a fairly sombre note, with the panel covering the deaths of two Church heavyweights — Pope Benedict for the Church globally and Cardinal George Pell for the Church in Australia and New Zealand (and beyond). The ... The post Station XV: Episode 181 — Pope, Pell, Pledges,...

  15. Station XV: Episode 180 — Pastors, Pew, Pope, Prayer, Poland

    For the Christmas episode, it’s a typically international look at the life of the Church. The panels globetrot from Australia, where hard choices are being made on pastoral care for those accessing euthanasia, to the Christmas scenes in Rome and ... The post Station XV: Episode 180 — Pastors…

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  16. Homily for the Third Sunday of Advent

    The post Homily for the Third Sunday of Advent appeared first on The 15th Station.

  17. Station XV: Episode 179 — Abstinence, Bahrain, Campbell, Dioceses, Enlarging

    Don, James and Gavin metaphorically join Pope Francis on his Middle East trip, assessing the impact of his time in Bahrain. In New Zealand, men attending a retreat have been urged to stand up against relativism by a former bishop, ... The post Station XV: Episode 179 — Abstinence, Bahrain,...

  18. Station XV: Episode 178 — Queen, Quitting, Quake, Quirkiness

    As the world — and especially the Commonwealth and the Christian world — stopped to mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Catholic leaders featured prominently at her funeral. She was remembered as a woman of deep faith, among other ... The post Station XV: Episode 178 — Queen, Quitting, Quake,...

  19. Station XV: Episode 177 — 15 Years Young

    As The 15th Station team celebrates 15 years of podcasting, it’s a typically global issue as this month’s stories take us to the New Zealand capital, to Canada, Germany and Italy. There are some uplifting stories, some confronting ones and ... The post Station XV: Episode 177 — 15 Years Young...

  20. Station XV: Episode 176 — Sacrifice, Synod, Census, Sisters

    Pope Francis has urged Catholics to better understand the sacrifice of the Mass — which is something the Station 15 panel can certainly get behind. The Pope has also made headlines with the commitment to appoint women to the panel ... The post Station XV: Episode 176 — Sacrifice, Synod, Census,...

  21. Station XV: Episode 175 – Persecution, Pelosi, Palliation, Prayer

    The episode is a real mixture of joy and sadness, as we traverse the globe for this month’s stories. Starting close to home, there’s news of the appointment of a Bishop of Christchurch, but in Africa, the news of another ... The post Station XV: Episode 175 – Persecution, Pelosi, Palliation…

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  22. Station XV: Episode 174 – Constitution, Cardinal, Children, Concern, Commandments

    The Catholic world has (as always) had some big news stories over the past month, led by the leaked US Supreme Court opinion foreshadowing an overturning of Roe v Wade. Elsewhere, the arrest of a 90-year-old cardinal sent shockwaves through ... The post Station XV: Episode 174 – Constitution,...

  23. Station XV: Episode 173 – Truce, Trinity, Transfer, Transgression

    Once again, the horror and violence in the Ukraine leads this month’s episode, with Pope Francis calling for a truce over the Easter feast. In New Zealand, there’s a sense of disappointment as the Vatican rules a cure that had ... The post Station XV: Episode 173 – Truce, Trinity, Transfer,...

  24. Station XV: Episode 172 – Mediation, Vocation, Resignation, Termination

    In a world watching in horror at what’s unfolding in Ukraine, the panel opens the episode with a discussion of Pope Francis’ attempts to broker peace in the region. In New Zealand, the priesthood looks set to get a boost ... The post Station XV: Episode 172 – Mediation, Vocation, Resignation,...

  25. Station XV: Episode 171 – Data, Papa, Papa, Data, Pater

    It’s not the most uplifting line-up of stories, but the panel tackles a range of important topics this month. In New Zealand, data has been released on abuse within the Church, as well as on the number of people accessing ... The post Station XV: Episode 171 – Data, Papa, Papa, Data, Pater…

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  26. Station XV: Episode 170 — Peace and Pets, Witness and Weather

    New Zealand’s largest diocese has a new bishop — a worthy story to kick off a new year for The 15th Station. Pope Francis has also been busy to start 2022, speaking out against violence against women, and also encouraging ... The post Station XV: Episode 170 — Peace and Pets, Witness and Weather...

  27. Station XV: Episode 169 — COVID, Communion, Canada, Christmas

    It’s a globe-trotting Christmas edition of The 15th Station, as the panel starts in New Zealand, assessing the country’s liturgical restrictions under COVID-19, before heading to the United States and the long-awaited and much-discussed document on the Eucharist. In Switzerland, ... The post...

  28. Station XV: Episode 168 — Life, Listening, Laws, Las Vegas

    Much of this month’s episode focuses on the South Pacific, with new euthanasia laws in New Zealand, proposed religious freedom laws in Australia, a Tongan cardinal and a possible papal visit to the Pacific finding their way into the lineup. ... The post Station XV: Episode 168 — Life, Listening,...

  29. Station XV: Episode 167 — Council, Conversion, Communion, Conclave

    This month’s episode travels the world, taking in the devastating French abuse report, the historic Plenary Council in Australia, New Zealand’s attempt to ban “conversion therapy” and the ongoing debate about politicians and holy Communion. Anna, Don, James and Gavin ... The post Station XV:...

  30. Station XV: Episode 166 — Attack, Assisted Dying, Afghanistan, Activity

    The terror attack on an Auckland supermarket leads this month’s episode, with the New Zealand bishops condemning the attack, praying for the injured victims and urging the pursuit of peace. Across the Tasman in Australia, faith-based health care workers are ... The post Station XV: Episode 166 —...

  31. Station XV: Birthday Interview with Bishop Gielen

    In a special treat for 15th Station listeners, James interviews Auckland Auxiliary Bishop Michael Gielen as New Zealand marks its patronal feast day: the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. That was why this podcast launched on August 15 — ... The post Station XV: Birthday Interview with…

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  32. Station XV: Episode 165 — Our 14th Birthday!!

    As The 15th Station celebrates our 14th birthday, we open the episode with a special guest: Auckland Auxiliary Bishop Michael Gielen. Bishop Michael talks with James about COVID-19, the re-dedication of New Zealand to Our Lady Assumed into Heaven and ... The post Station XV: Episode 165 — Our…

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  33. Station XV: Episode 164 — Eucharist and University, Hospital and Hero

    The US Bishops and President Joe Biden continue to be pitted against one another, with an upcoming document on the Eucharist seen as a shot across Biden’s bow. But is it just a teaching document on a key topic? Anna, ... The post Station XV: Episode 164 — Eucharist and University, Hospital and…

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  34. Station XV: Episode 163 — Consultation, Cardinal, Canada, Canon Law

    Pope Francis has just announced that there will be a three-year buildup to the next Synod of Bishops, inviting Catholics around the world to share their thoughts on Church affairs. Will it be a valuable process? Or just set people ... The post Station XV: Episode 163 — Consultation, Cardinal,...

  35. Station XV: Episode 162 — Communion, Conscience, Cathedral, Careerism

    As debate rages in the US over the reception of Communion by some Catholic politicians, the panels weighs in on the hot-button topic. Anna, Don, James and Gavin also look at two major stories in New Zealand — the reluctance ... The post Station XV: Episode 162 — Communion, Conscience, Cathedral,...

  36. Station XV: Episode 161 — Sorrow, Surety, Suffering, Shrine

    New Zealand’s Royal Commission into abuse in care continues to dominate the Church’s agenda, with Cardinal John Dew issuing an apology on behalf of dioceses and religious orders. In Rome, there has been some clarity offered around the Church’s inability ... The post Station XV: Episode 161 —...

  37. Station XV: Episode 160 — Two Popes, a Prime Minister and some seagulls

    Pope Francis’ historic and courageous trip to Iraq and reflections on Pope Benedict’s historic resignation from the papacy eight years ago feature prominently in this month’s episode. There’s also an ongoing debate in Australia about religious freedom as it relates ... The post Station XV…

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  38. Station XV: Episode 159 — Division, Rejection, Conversion, Confusion

    The candidacy and election of Catholic Joe Biden has divided opinion within the Church, so his inauguration was destined to be similar — and it certainly was. Anna, Donald, James and Gavin discuss the various statements issued on inauguration day, ... The post Station XV: Episode 159 — Division,...

  39. Station XV: Episode 158 — Capitol, COVID, Coadjutor, Chesterton

    The violent protests at the Capitol building in Washington, DC shocked the world, including many prominent Catholic leaders, as well as our panel. What does it all mean? Who was at fault? Anna, Don, James and Gavin seek to answer ... The post Station XV: Episode 158 — Capitol, COVID, Coadjutor,...

  40. Station XV: Episode 157 — Commission, Coronavirus, Cardinal, Christmas Card

    In a year when COVID-19 has dominated people’s lives, it’s fitting that it features in the final episode of 2020. Pope Francis has warned that the pandemic shouldn’t be exploited for political point-scoring, but the panel concludes that the horse ... The post Station XV: Episode 157 — Commission,...

  41. Station XV: Episode 156 — Referendum, Result, Report and Recipes

    The election of just the second Catholic president in US history hasn’t been universally welcomed even within Catholic circles, while in New Zealand, the euthanasia referendum has certainly disturbed many Catholics. Two diverse but also highly disturbing events — the ... The post Station XV:...

  42. Station XV: Episode 155 — Papal Ponderings, Politics, Prayer, Pell and Pews

    Pope Francis’ new encyclical on fraternity and solidarity leads this month’s episode of The 15th Station, with the document seen as particularly important in a time of pandemic. In New Zealand, the upcoming general election — in terms of the ... The post Station XV: Episode 155 — Papal…

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  43. Station XV: Episode 154 — Euthanasia, Election, Eucharist, Encyclical, Escape

    With the New Zealand election coming up in a few weeks, the referendum on euthanasia leads this month’s episode of The 15th Station. In a related story, priests in New Zealand have been warned that they shouldn’t endorse specific political ... The post Station XV: Episode 154 — Euthanasia,...

  44. Station XV: Episode 153 — The Podcast Becomes an Unruly Teenager

    Elections on either side of the Pacific Ocean are in the spotlight (and under the microscope) as the panel celebrates 13 years of The 15th Station. Anna, Don, James and Gavin start with the upcoming New Zealand election, and some ... The post Station XV: Episode 153 — The Podcast Becomes an…

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  45. Station XV: Episode 152 — Mosque, Matters, Marijuana, Murals

    The reversion of Hagia Sophia into a mosque, with Friday prayers returning on July 24, leads this month’s episode, which is dominated by stories from New Zealand. A pro-life billboard has been criticised for trying to hijack the Black Lives ... The post Station XV: Episode 152 — Mosque, Matters,...

  46. Station XV: Episode 151 — Family; Floyd; Fees; Frivolity?

    In New Zealand, the new Leader of the Opposition has touted his faith and family values as key focus points for him as the country counts down to a September election. Around the globe the focus continues to be on ... The post Station XV: Episode 151 — Family; Floyd; Fees; Frivolity? appeared…

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  47. Station XV: Episode 150 — COVID, Courage, Conscience, Confession

    In a bumper 150th episode of The 15th Station, the ongoing coronavirus pandemic dominates the show. This month, the focus is on the return to public worship in New Zealand (or lack thereof), as well as the courage of priests ... The post Station XV: Episode 150 — COVID, Courage, Conscience,...

  48. Station XV: Episode 149 — Lockdown, Law, Legislation, Lady Deacons?

    It’s a truly bumper Easter episode of The 15th Station, as the international COVID-19 pandemic and the acquittal of Cardinal George Pell on historical sex abuse charges headline the show. Anna, Don, James and Gavin also discuss the new abortion ... The post Station XV: Episode 149 — Lockdown…

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  49. Station XV: Episode 148 — COVID, Cardinal, Celebration, Commemoration

    The news has been coming thick and fast on the COVID-19 pandemic, including as it relates to Masses and other public gatherings. Anna, Don, Gavin and James try to keep up with it all in this month’s episode. They also ... The post Station XV: Episode 148 — COVID, Cardinal, Celebration,...

  50. Station XV: Episode 147 — Exhortation, Celebration, Consecration and Conversion

    Two big moments from Pope Francis — his new apostolic exhortation Querida Amazonia and his decision to turn a Roman palace into a homeless shelter feature in this month’s episode of The 15th Station. Two New Zealand issues fall in ... The post Station XV: Episode 147 — Exhortation, Celebration,...

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