NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE
http://www.catholic.org.nz/
New Zealand has particular moral responsibility - Pope Benedict XVI (10 Jun 2011)
New Zealand ambassador to the Holy See, His Excellency George Robert Furness Troup, was one of six new ambassadors whose credential letters were received by Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI yesterday...
New Catholic Bishop to be ordained on Saturday (9 Jun 2011)
Final preparations are being made for the ordination of Monsignor Charles Drennan as bishop this Saturday 11 June in Palmerston North...
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FROM THE SECULAR MEDIA
Radio New Zealand. 'Marrying Out'
http://www.radionz.co.nz/
A two-part radio documentary on Protestant-Catholic sectarianism and mixed marriages in Australia in the early-to-mid twentieth century. The "systemic discrimination" of the era against working class Catholics in Australia had echoes in New Zealand in the early twentieth century but wasn't on anywhere near the scale reported in the documentary, maybe because, as a small minority, we Kiwi Catholics were perceived as odd, but not threatening. But the strong disapproval of mixed marriages, both by the Church and within the families concerned, was exactly paralleled in the two countries - ML
Priest numbers mission for bishop (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/
Recruiting the next generation of priests is a priority for Palmerston North's new Catholic Bishop. Christchurch's Charles Edward Drennan, 50, will be ordained as the bishop of the Palmerston North diocese at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit today.
Popes’ aide to be bishop
Manawatu Standard
http://www.stuff.co.nz/
More fraud found at benefit society
http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/
The Hibernian Catholic Benefit Society says more money than previously thought has been taken from one of its bank accounts, taking the amount known to have been removed to more than $1 million.
Church calling (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/
Former Filipino veterinarian Dennis Nacorda is embracing Blenheim as he works towards completing his priesthood under the guidance of Father Alan Roberts at St Mary's Catholic Church.
Police seize profane clothing in Invercargill
http://www.stuff.co.nz/
Clothing that describes Jesus Christ as a profanity was seized from a south Invercargill store by police yesterday. Police took away the offending apparel after being asked to do so by Internal Affairs.
Profane tops 'horrify' in Invercargill (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/
Catholic conference a success (photo)
Piako Post
http://tinyurl.com/3ephmqj
Morrinsville was the host of this year’s Catholic Women’s League Diocesan Conference. About 110 people from all across the central North Island attended the two-day conference at the Morrinsville Catholic Church.
Church attendance up since earthquakes
Christchurch Mail
http://tinyurl.com/3l5fgq8
Christchurch people have been spiritually shaken by the last nine months of earthquakes, church leaders say. They report new faces in Sunday congregations and an increase in queries regarding matters of religious faith.
Youth groups combine (photo)
Franklin County News
http://tinyurl.com/4y3dubx
Waiuku, Pukekohe and Tuakau’s Catholic youth have formed the first combined Catholic youth group of its kind in Franklin.
Nun celebrates her 75th anniversary (photo)
http://www.odt.co.nz/news/
A Dunedin Catholic nun has reached a rare milestone - the 75th anniversary of her profession. Sr Marie (97) lives in the Little Sister of the Poor's Brockville community and still assists at the order's Sacred Heart rest-home and hospital, visiting residents and helping at meal times.
Nun's faith in humanity still strong after years behind bars as a chaplain (photo)
The Dominion Post
http://tinyurl.com/42hpsfj
Becoming a nun at the tender age of 17 has led to a life of serving those less fortunate, and Sister Marie Elizabeth Roche wouldn’t have it any other way. ‘‘It was a calling, really. I love the lifestyle and because I’m not married and don’t have children, I’m free to really do mission.’’
T-shirt auction to fund operation (photo)
http://www.rotoruadailypost.
Rotorua swim coach Henk Greupink wants to help raise money for former Rotorua man Peter Pomare who has just had surgery to remove a brain tumour.
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News of the Schools
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"Together at One Altar"
http://www.togetheratonealtar.
'Together at One Altar' is an Internet-based multimedia resource for school-aged children to develop their formation in the Eucharist and assist their full, active and conscious participation in the Mass. It is published by the National Catholic Education Office of Australia.
Francis Douglas Memorial College, New Plymouth: Conrad Smith yearns for across-town success (photo) http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/
Francis Douglas Memorial College, New Plymouth: Entrepreneurial enthusiasm (photo) North Taranaki Midweek http://tinyurl.com/3ndw7fy
Garin College, Nelson: Hillary Challenge well worth the effort http://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-
John Paul College, Rotorua: JPC win student awards Rotorua Review http://tinyurlJPC win student awards
John Paul College, Rotorua: Meet the budding MasterChefs (photo) http://www.thereporter.com.au/
John Paul College, Rotorua: No masking Jake's direction (photo) http://www.rotoruadailypost.
John Paul College, Rotorua: Sinclair one of tournament's top players (photo) http://www.rotoruadailypost.
Kavanagh College, Dunedin: Rugby: Kavanagh holds Gore to draw in upset http://www.odt.co.nz/sport/
Roncalli College, Timaru: Student faces test on life-saving decisions (photo) High Country Community Herald http://tinyurl.com/3n32vww
Sacred Heart College, Auckland: School soccer coach banned (photo) http://www.nzherald.co.nz/
Sacred Heart College. Auckland: Students are top speakers East and Bays Courier http://tinyurl.com/3tv3l43
St Bede's College, Christchurch: Captain's two tries inspire St Bede's to win http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-
St Bede's College, Christchurch: MBC rally too late against St Bede’s The Marlborough Express http://tinyurl.com/44o3svg
St Bernard’s College, Lower Hutt: surprises (photo) The Hutt News http://tinyurl.com/3hsr6o5
St Joseph's, Dunedin: Art awards presented http://www.odt.co.nz/news/
St Joseph's, Arrowrown: School consent against rules, residents say http://www.odt.co.nz/your-
St Joseph's, Opunake: Diabetes does not stop Michael winning (photo) http://www.stuff.co.nz/
St Joseph's, Upper Hutt: 500 at St Joseph’s centenary (photo) Upper Hutt Leader http://tinyurl.com/3kjp6sp
St Joseph's, Upper Hutt: Parish and school centenary (photo caption) Upper Hutt Leader http://tinyurl.com/3v5xp3r
St Joseph’s, Hamilton: Tiana to entertain at club (photo) Piako Post http://tinyurl.com/3numds7
St Mary's, Palmerston North: International cultural day (photo caption) Manawatu Standard http://tinyurl.com/3gvgua4
St Peter’s, Cambridge: Enviro efforts rewarded (photo) Cambridge Edition http://tinyurl.com/3fuwxwe
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INSPIRATIONAL TV
http://inspirationaltv.net
'Spirited giving'
John 20: 19 - 23: a reading and commentary by Rev. Dr Raymond Pelly and Very Rev. Frank Nelson at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.
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NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC PODCASTS
http://station15.libsyn.com
15 Minutes with the Bishop: Office of Bishop (June 10, 2011)
In Palmerston North tomorrow (June 11), Msgr Charles Drennan will be ordained Coadjutor Bishop of Palmerston North. In this episode of 15 Minutes with the Bishop, Bishop Patrick Dunn talks to Gavin about the office of bishop. What are the bishop’s roles? What can he do that a priest can’t? What is a “coadjutor” bishop? Bishop Patrick answers those questions and more in this week’s episode.
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'BEING FRANK' - New Zealand Catholic blogs
http://www.beingfrank.co.nz
** Are we serving the poor?
** “Six hours nineteen minutes right ascension ..." ( a rise in New Zealanders with no religious affiliation)
** Meet some of our friends (introducing two Websites)
** A Room with a rather different sort of View (what crosses an astronaut’s mind?)
See also Gavin Abraham's blog 'The Catholic Soapbox:
http://catholicsoapbox.com
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NEW ZEALAND COMMENTARIES ON THE SUNDAY READINGS
Living the Word - Fr Frank Bird sm http://livingtheword.org.nz
Reflect - Veronica Lawson rsm http://www.welcom.org.nz/?sid=
Daily Reflections (right-hand column) http://www.maristmessenger.co.
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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC - John L. Allen Jr
http://ncronline.org/blogs/
Top Ten Papal Trips
http://ncronline.org/blogs/
If you blinked last weekend you might have missed it, but Pope Benedict XVI visited Croatia on Saturday and Sunday, marking the 19th foreign journey of his pontificate. As papal travel goes, it wasn't really the stuff of high drama.
This fairly routine excursion got me thinking: Of all the papal journeys we've seen over the years, which ones were truly memorable? ...
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Pompallier's People: The Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand
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NEWS OF THE CHURCH IN NZ AND THE WORLD
http://cathnews.co.nz
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
http://www.romereports.com (video)
http://www.youtube.com/vatican (news of Pope Benedict - video)
http://www.catholicherald.co.
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EMPLOYMENT
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