Sunday, October 7, 2012

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Christian faiths losing out to other religions (photo)
In the battle for believers, Christianity is losing out to religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism and Islam. A Massey University study, Changing Patterns of Auckland Religion, has found that with the exception of Catholicism, membership of all mainstream Christian denominations has fallen to historic lows.

Also:
Radio NZ. Nine to noon with Kathryn Ryan. The changing face of Auckland religion, an interview with Dr Peter Lineham.

TVNZ interview with Dr Peter Lineham

'Well deserved' award for devotion (photo)
The Southland Times
Devotion to the Catholic Church has played a huge part in Isobel Walsh's life - and Pope Benedict XVI has honoured her for her service. Mrs Walsh was presented with the Benemerenti Medal at a mass and ceremony at the St Theresa of Lisieux parish in Invercargill yesterday afternoon.

Dismissed gay rights teacher considers legal action (photo)
A Northland science teacher who was dismissed after he supported a gay rights protest at the Catholic school is considering legal action.

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News of the Schools
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Francis Douglas Memorial College-Sacred Heart Girls' College, New Plymouth: Tennis successes (photo) http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/sport/7761233/Tennis-successes

John Paul College, Rotorua: Rotorua teen gets training session with Usain Bolt http://www.rotoruadailypost.co.nz/news/rotorua-teen-gets-training-session-with-usain-bolt/1571007/


St Joseph's, Kaikoura: Angels aid Creation in school play (photo) http://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/news/kaikoura/7761523/Angels-aid-Creation-in-school-play

St Mary's College, Wellington: St Mary's Mayo lines up national double http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/sport/college-sport/7761017/St-Marys-Mayo-lines-up-national-double


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INSPIRATIONAL TV


Sure:
Mark 10:2-16: Intentions. a reading and reflection with Sister Stephanie Kitching. 

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NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC PODCASTS

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LIGHT OF THE WORLD - Otago Catholic Access Radio
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[Choose the "Click to download" link. The sound quality of the other one is terrible - ml]

30 September – Historian Sandra Miesel debunks some of the myths surrounding the Knights Templar.


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SOUNDS CATHOLIC - Christchurch Catholic Radio
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Sounds Catholic September 30 2012: We feature Fr Paul Check, Director of Courage, the Church's apostolate for people with same sex attraction.  Fr Paul teaches moral theology, which with the current debates in New Zealand, has particular relevance.

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'BEING FRANK' - New Zealand Catholic blogs


** That guy Sam on the Voice of Holland and the call to creativity (making our lives "a work of art, a masterpiece")

** Angelic considerations (about Guardian Angels)

** Grace (grace before meals in America)

** Game of Thrones (delay in appointing a bishop for Hamilton)

** Are Aussies more mature? (Tasmania has rejected a gay marriage bill)

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NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC PERIODICALS & NEWSLETTERS

'NZ Catholic' is a national newspaper published by the Catholic Bishop of Auckland. http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz 

Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'. http://proudtobecatholic.org.nz/news-events/kete-korero/

Catholic Dioceses of Palmerston North and Wellington. 'Wel-com'  http://www.welcom.org.nz

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

The Nathaniel Centre. The New Zealand Catholic Bioethics Centre. 'The Nathaniel Report' http://www.nathaniel.org.nz/?sid=5


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

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


Q&A on the synod for new evangelization

The 25th Synod of Bishops begins Sunday, this one dedicated to "The New Evangelization for the Transmission of the Christian Faith." In all honesty, at least from a media point of view, it's not even the biggest Vatican event happening right now. That distinction belongs to the trial of Paolo Gabriele, the former papal butler. Yet the synod is nonetheless worth tracking, especially given the theme. Here are three good reasons why ...

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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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FACEBOOK

Pompallier's People: The Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand

Bishop Patrick Dunn

Catholic Discipleship College

SMNZ Marists - the Society of Mary in New Zealand

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NEWS OF THE CHURCH IN NZ AND THE WORLD






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 ]

[Catholic overseas volunteer vacancies are listed on the Vacancies page of http://www.mahitahi.org ]

National Director, National Office for Professional Standards
Details here: http://www.catholic.org.nz/_uploads/_ckpg/files/NOPS/National%20Director%20180mmx130mm%20(Challenge).pdf and from Mike Hurdle or Catharina Vossen tel. (04) 499 4749; e-mail contact@micahpartners.co.nz  Applications close on Wednesday 10 October 2012

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