Sunday, March 2, 2014

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LENT 2014, 5 March - 20 April

http://www.caritas.org.nz/lent

The theme of the New Zealand Catholic biships' Lenten appeal is 'Open
up a horizon of hope', taken from the inaugural homily of Pope
Francis.

The Lent page of Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand includes Lenten
resources for schools and for parishes, and a Lenten reflection
programme in English, Maori, Samoan, Tongan and Tokelauan

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

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Short story competition win a surprise for author (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/central-leader/9743698/Short-story-competition-win-a-surprise-for-author
Medical science and creative writing might not seem like a natural fit
but it works for Himali McInnes. The GP has received first prize in
the New Zealand Society of Authors Asian Short Story Competition.

Ralph Hotere remembered (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/culture/9757717/Hotere-remembered
Rosemary on Black Phoenix helped mark the anniversary of the death of
celebrated New Zealand artist and environmentalist Hone Papita Ruakura
(Ralph) Hotere ONZ at Dunedin's Port Chalmers yesterday.

New Zealand Order of Merit - Mr Wenceslaus Anthony (photo)
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1402/S00567/new-zealand-order-of-merit-mr-wenceslaus-anthony.htm
A function to honour Mr Wenceslaus Anthony on his selection for the
New Zealand Order of Merit for furthering New Zealand-Trade Relations
was held at the Te Whau hall of St Mary's Church, Avondale on Sunday
23 February. This was the first time that the Order of Merit was given
in this category, and that it was awarded to a new migrant to New
Zealand made it special.

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News of the Schools
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Francis Douglas Memorial College, New Plymouth: Problem solving -
first get some dosh (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/9759066/Problem-solving-first-get-some-dosh

St Alban's, Christchurch: It's a flour show for foodie family (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/christchurch-life/9763849/Its-a-flour-show-for-foodie-family

St Anthony's Catholic School, Huntly: Students celebrate school's
birthday (photo) North Waikato News
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=1O6MFJM5LDX6&linkid=7a1a4926-fb73-4a95-b4a4-8ce41051281f&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d

St Thomas of Canterbury College, Christchurch: Lesson times to double
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/schools/9773374/Lesson-times-to-double

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INSPIRATIONAL TV

http://inspirationaltv.net

Inspired Word
Matthew 6:24-34, a reading and discussion with Sister Stephanie
Kitching and Malia Vito-Tupai.

Also: Comment: Rules that work, with Jenny O'Brien, DRS at St
Catherine's College, Wellington.

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NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC PODCASTS

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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

2014-02-23 - The question of evil and suffering; spiritual discernment
in the Ignatian tradition; words of Pope Francis; music of Taizé.

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SOUNDS CATHOLIC - Christchurch Catholic Radio
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http://www.chch.catholic.org.nz/?sid=3295

2014-02-23: On the third anniversary of the Canterbury earthquakes,
Ken Joblin talks to pupils and a teacher at Catholic Cathedral
College, Christchurch; and the programme recalls the one-year
anniversary service at Hagley Park

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'BEING FRANK' - New Zealand Catholic blogs

http://www.beingfrank.co.nz

** The Emeritus Bishop (what does 'Emeritus' mean in practice?)

** Misconceptions (the ideas children get)

** Anonymity Online (disclosing your identity, and the consequences)

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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'
https://catholic-diocese.squarespace.com/back-issues

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

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

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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NEW ZEALAND COMMENTARIES ON THE SUNDAY READINGS

Living the Word - Fr Frank Bird sm http://livingtheword.org.nz

Gospel Reflections - Veronica Lawson rsm http://goo.gl/69vmqc

Daily Reflections (right-hand column) http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz

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FACEBOOK

The Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Catholic-Church-in-Aotearoa-New-Zealand/149916141686808

Auckland Catholic Tertiary Chaplaincy - Newman Hall
https://www.facebook.com/TheChaplains

Auckland Catholic Youth Ministry
https://www.facebook.com/AKCYM

Bishop Patrick Dunn
http://www.facebook.com/bishoppatrick?sk=wall

Catholic Diocese of Christchurch
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Catholic-Diocese-of-Christchurch/181351388575074

Catholic Diocese of Hamilton
https://www.facebook.com/CatholicDioceseofHamilton

Catholic Discipleship College
http://www.facebook.com/cdcnz?sk=wall

Diocesan Young Catholics, Palmerston North
http://www.facebook.com/DiocesanYoungCatholics

Youth and Young Adults Ministries, Christchurch
http://www.facebook.com/pages/CYT-Youth-and-Young-Adults-Ministries/95736474530

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NEWS OF THE CHURCH IN NZ AND THE WORLD

http://cathnews.co.nz

http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/author/luke/

http://vaticaninsider.lastampa.it/en/homepage/

http://www.youtube.com/user/romereports/videos (video)

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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 ]

Job vacancies in the Auckland and Wellington Catholic diocesan
agencies are on these pages:
Auckland: http://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/category/vacancies/
Wellington: http://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/jobs

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