Patrick Dunn
Retired Catholic Bishop of Auckland speaks about the Pope
Pope Francis' funeral is expected to be this coming weekend. A few days after that Cardinals will gather and join in conclave to elect a new Pontiff. Retired Catholic Bishop of Auckland, Patrick Dunn… Audio
Religious institutions included in abuse inquiry
Churches will be included in the government's abuse inquiry, after lobbying from religious institutions and those subjected to abuse under their care. The expansion means the Royal Commission inquiry… Audio
Auckland bishop convinced priest is woman's father
After seeing further evidence, the Bishop of Auckland now accepts that a local woman is the daughter of a Catholic priest. Bishop Patrick Dunn says it is the first time he knows of in New Zealand… Audio
Auckland bishop accepts woman is daughter of priest
The Catholic Bishop of Auckland says he now accepts that an Auckland woman is correct in saying her father was a serving priest who broke his vow of celibacy. Bishop Patrick Dunn says as far as he… Audio
Children of Catholic priests: Bishop discusses Auckland case
An Auckland woman says she wants the Catholic Church to acknowledge her father was a priest who broke his vow of celibacy. The woman, who RNZ has agreed not to identify, has broken a half century of… Audio
Auckland woman speaks out on Catholic priest father
An Auckland woman is breaking a half century of secrecy around her father. It's believed to be the first time in New Zealand that the child of a supposedly celibate Catholic priest has gone public… Audio