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LENT 2012
http://www.caritas.org.nz/take-action/events/lent-2012
Lent 2012 began on Ash Wednesday 22 February and ends with Easter on 8 April. Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand's theme for Lent 2012 is "Called by faith to act with generous hearts". This theme was inspired by the words of Pope Benedict XVI addressed to the Caritas Internationalis General Assembly for 2011.
The Lenten theme is being promoted in schools as "Hearts filled with hope" – recognising that good people everywhere have hopeful hearts. Our schools resource was sent to all Catholic schools in early December and is also downloadable from the Website. Parish Lenten resources are available from the same page and visitors may donate to the Caritas Lent Appeal there.
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'NZ CATHOLIC'
In issue no. 385, February 26 - March 10: Marist novices relocate ... Hato Petera principal returns home .. Fraternal correction praised by Pope ... Philippines trip embraces spirit of service ... Sex abuse conference hears resounding message ... Fun Day a celebration of family life ... Tests show shroud not medieval fake ... Advertising features: Pilgrimages (3 pages); Josephite Retreat Centre, Whanganui (2 pages)
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Tributes flow for Cathy Campbell
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10787887
Family and friends of former journalist Cathy Campbell have paid tribute to a woman who was warm, kind and devoted herself to others.
Farewell to mother of Kaikohe (photo)
Northern News
http://tinyurl.com/6qxjqj2
Mavis Amy Campbell, who was affectionately known as the Mother of Kaikohe, died on February 17, aged 96.
New Zealand Christian leaders decry income inequality
http://www.christiancentury.org/article/2012-02/new-zealand-christian-leaders-decry-income-inequality
Wellington, New Zealand (ENInews)--Christian leaders in New Zealand are decrying the widening gap between the lowest and highest income earners, in a country that has one of the highest rates of income inequality among developed countries.
'Mayor of Cuba Street' dies
Capital businessman Nelson Nunns dies at 83
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/wellington-central/6505575/Mayor-of-Cuba-Street-dies
The unofficial Mayor of Cuba Street, Nelson Nunns, has died, aged 83. Mr Nunns, who was well-known for his two decade stint as a grocery shop owner in Constable Street, Newtown purchased Ellmers Mowers in Upper Cuba Street in 1992 when he was 64.
Justice theme of World Prayer Day (full text)
http://tinyurl.com/7lkj75j
Taupo Times
The world will unite on World Day of Prayer this week. World Day of Prayer is a global ecumenical movement for informed prayer and prayerful action. This year's theme is Let Justice Prevail which has been chosen by the 2012 committee in Malaysia. In New Zealand there will be about 250 services organised by local interdenominational groups and in Taupo St Patrick's Catholic Church will host the service on Friday, March 2. This service starts at 10am and is open to everyone. There will be a morning tea served and a collection will be taken to go towards international and national charities.
Life strikes a major chord (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/life-style/people/6517873/Life-strikes-a-major-chord
Dame Malvina Major has moved home. The world-famous opera star is returning to her roots, family and new position with The University of Waikato.
Blog Idle, with Moata: Is there much God in godparenting?
http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/blogs/moatas-blog-idle/6511819/Is-there-much-God-in-godparenting
"For the grace of Baptism to unfold, the parents' help is important. So too is the role of the godfather and godmother, who must be firm believers, able and ready to help the newly baptized - child or adult - on the road of Christian life..." Catechism of the Catholic Church para 1255
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News of the Schools
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Sacred Heart College, Lower Hutt: Sacred Heart spreads word http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/local-papers/hutt-news/6489807/Sacred-Heart-spreads-word
Sacred Heart Girls' College, Hamilton: School crews in fine form http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/sport/6489698/School-crews-in-fine-form
St Joseph's, Pukekohe: Fun of the fair on offer at St Joseph's School (photo) Franklin County News http://tinyurl.com/7f4au7p
St Kevin's College, Oamaru: Off to world champs (photo) http://www.odt.co.nz/regions/north-otago/199720/world-champs
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INSPIRATIONAL TV
'Transfiguration': Mark 9:2-10, a reading and commentary with Very Rev. Frank Nelson and Rev. Canon Jenny Wilkens at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.
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NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC PODCASTS
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THE VIEW FROM DOWN HERE
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February 28, 2012: In the second episode of 'The View from Down Here', Brendan, Tim and Gavin revisit the Republican primary contest and, in particular, look at Ron Paul, the congressman from Texas. Is he being ignored by the media? Does he have a chance to win the nomination? Can — and should — Catholic voters support him? We look at a pundit's view of that, and also deconstruct an opponent of Rick Santorum who tries to portray the former Pennsylvania senator as not a very good Catholic. Finally, we look at the way atheists are fighting for their rights to not be offended by such outrageous words as "Amen" and "prayer".
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THE BISHOP REFLECTS – Episode 3
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http://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/the-bishop-reflects-episode-3/
Welcome to the third episode of The Bishop Reflects, in which Lyndsay Freer and Bishop Patrick Dunn discuss Lent.
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LIGHT OF THE WORLD - Otago Catholic Access Radio
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http://www.accessradio.org/public/programme.php?uid=1218074856-834
2012-02-26 – Sherry Weddell, of Intentional Disciples, comments on the coming synod for the New Evangelisation; Fr Robert Barron talks about the seven deadly sins and the seven lively virtues; in a new series, Kevin Flaherty reads from 'The Joy of Knowing Christ'.
[Choose the "Click to download" link. The sound quality of the other one is terrible - ml]
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'BEING FRANK' - New Zealand Catholic blogs
** Appointments (on selecting candidates for Catholic institutions)
** The Rise and Fall of Celebrity Priests
** Let Lent be Lent (Are Sundays part of Lent?)
** Lent timely reminder to get involved (Is contraception the ambulance at the bottom of the cliff, or the lesser of two evils?)
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NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC PERIODICALS & NEWSLETTERS
Catholic Diocese of Christchurch. 'Inform' http://www.chch.catholic.org.nz/?sid=25
Catholic Diocese of Dunedin. 'The Tablet' http://www.cdd.org.nz/the-tablet
NZ Catholic Education Office. 'Lighting New Fires' http://www.nzceo.catholic.org.nz/pages/resources/resources_lighting_new_fires.html
NZ Catholic Education Office. 'Good News and the News' http://www.nzceo.catholic.org.nz/pages/resources/resources_good_news.html
Society of Mary. 'Marist Messenger' http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz
The Nathaniel Centre. The New Zealand Catholic Bioethics Centre. 'The Nathaniel Report' http://www.nathaniel.org.nz/?sid=5
St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East' http://www.columban.org.au/?MID=200510192652
'Tui Motu Interislands'. An independent Catholic magazine. http://www.tuimotu.org/articles
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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen Jr
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic
Three myths about the church to give up for Lent
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic/three-myths-about-church-give-lent
I realize this comes a little late, but if anybody's still on the market for something to give up for Lent, I'd suggest that the following misconceptions about the Catholic church and about Christianity in general would be dandy bits of intellectual junk to cut loose in the spirit of the season...
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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=394
Daily Reflections (right-hand column) http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz
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Pompallier's People: The Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Catholic-Church-in-Aotearoa-New-Zealand/149916141686808
Bishop Patrick Dunn
http://www.facebook.com/bishoppatrick?sk=wall
Catholic Discipleship College
http://www.facebook.com/cdcnz?sk=wall
SMNZ Marists - the Society of Mary in New Zealand
http://www.facebook.com/Marists
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NEWS OF THE CHURCH IN NZ AND THE WORLD
http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/author/luke/page/14/
http://vaticaninsider.lastampa.it/en/homepage/
http://www.romereports.com (video)
http://www.youtube.com/vatican (video news of Pope Benedict)
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EMPLOYMENT
[Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised on the Website of the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz ]
