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Dear readers,

A very happy Easter to you all.

God bless,

Mike Leon

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'NZ CATHOLIC' - Issue 438, April 20 - May 3 2014

http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

Hamilton to halve number of parishes ... Hardship tried across nation
over weekend ... New reporter at 'NZ Catholic' ... Facing death with
fortitude and joy, by Bishop Michael Putney ... Three decades of
service in Wanganui ... Former IT man professes as Marist ... Secret
papal road trips fondly remembered ... Organ restorer Ron provides
recital bonus ... Advertising features: Divine Mercy Sunday ...
Eucharistic Convention, 25 - 27 April 2014

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

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Easter 2014
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Church leaders' Easter message: The fisherman's despair
A fresh look at the Easter experience through the eyes of the disciple Peter.
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11240592

Danny Tolentino and Junn Pascual carry the cross during the Auckland
Filipino Catholic Community Way of the Cross march up Winstone Park,
Mt Roskill (photo caption)
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=MEIME2TWX08&linkid=29300b25-49e8-47ec-878e-4a63672d445f&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d

Cross carrier's load an insight to Jesus' journey (photo)
Waikato Times Weekend
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=KMOLQ8RJHGT5&linkid=255f5d62-96ca-43a1-bcef-a223cf5597c1&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d
Various denominations of local church-goers marched for Good Friday
[in Hamilton].

Thousands gathering for hui
http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/241903/thousands-gathering-for-hui
Thousands of people are gathering in Upper Hutt north of Wellington
for the annual Maori Catholic Hui Aranga event.

Also: Maori Catholic event in Upper Hutt
http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/241977/maori-catholic-event-in-upper-hutt

About Hui Aranga 2014: http://www.huiaranga.co.nz/index.html

Easter work pressure expected by union
http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/242115/easter-work-pressure-expected-by-union
Caritas, a Catholic social agency, says there should be no change to
Easter trading laws, citing the need for retail workers to spend some
time with their families.

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More articles ...
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Of faith fishes and fate (photos)
The Nelson Mail
Danny Boulton has spent more than two decades crusading for the
wildlife that lives near or visits his beloved French Pass at the
western edge of the Marlborough Sounds. For more than 10 years he has
been involved in a more private struggle against cancer. In frank
interviews with Bill Moore, he explained what has driven his efforts
and why he hopes the message will be heard.
Part one:
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=3K2NJTRMULS4&linkid=dadba012-8ae9-459e-9409-1b2f81c56e0b&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d

Part two
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=NLGPGUALXPN4&linkid=ee43daa1-78be-4ca4-bbf2-db7d8907e86c&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d

West's beauty a drawcard (photo)
Western Leader
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=M3XG7WSK9H53&linkid=61643ea7-c759-4578-a766-12bafcc2aaf9&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d
Father Mario Dorado OFM Cap. of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church,
Glen Eden on what's good about West Auckland.

They met by chance (photo)
http://www.gisborneherald.co.nz/article/?type=article&id=36705
What started as a brisk walk along the Weymouth promenade in England
has led to 60 years of marriage for a Gisborne couple. Sean and Judy
Powers, both 82, met 63 years ago by chance while out with friends in
Weymouth, Dorset.

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News of the Schools
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Students from throughout the lower South Island gathered to take part
in the Catholic Secondary Schools Sports Tournament (photo captions)
Newslink (Southland)
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=JKGRTBPP06Z1&linkid=e6534634-d02c-44b0-8a20-31e2b08e88c8&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d

Chanel College girls do us proud (photo)
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/wairarapa-times-age/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503414&objectid=11238368
A team of female canoe polo players from Chanel College tested the
mettle of their elite male counterparts at the National Secondary
School Championships in Feilding.

Smarts, ticker get boys home (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/sport/taranaki-rugby/9951250/Smarts-ticker-get-boys-home
If there is one thing we have come to expect from Francis Douglas
Memorial College over the last few seasons it's that size doesn't
really matter. Time and again the college's first XV find the right
formula to combat bigger opposition.

Uphill or down, Roncalli's Hogg is wheel deal (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/sport/9951299/Uphill-or-down-Roncallis-Hogg-is-wheel-deal
Competing in his first downhill on a mountainbike did not stop Chris
Hogg grabbing gold. The 16-year-old Roncalli student took out both
senior titles at the Aoraki Secondary Schools Mountainbike
Championships at Herbert Forest.

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INSPIRATIONAL TV

http://inspirationaltv.net

The empty tomb: John 20:1-9, a reading and reflection by Fr James
Lyons and Christine Paterson.

Also: Renewal, a reflection by Sister Mary Scanlon

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'BEING FRANK' - New Zealand Catholic blogs

http://www.beingfrank.co.nz

** The Sunday Scrum ("He is risen")

** The Dilemma of Hot Cross Buns (when to eat or not to eat, that is
the question)

** Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? (how to explain Jesus' cry?)

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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

2014-04-13 – "The Time of Favour", "The Hour of Salvation", "The Day
is Coming": an Easter reflection. The daily prayer of discernment: the
Examen Prayer

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

Programmes for Easter Sunday, Good Friday, Holy Thursday, and Palm Sunday.

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STATION XV
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http://station15.co.nz

Episode 79 — Schools, saying sorry and standing strong (April 16, 2014)
It's Holy Week, and there are stories to challenge and inspire people
in this month's episode, as Lucy, James and Gavin talk about the
challenge of providing a solid Catholic education, as well as the
courage and witness of Pope Francis and martyred Dutch priest Fr Frans
van der Lugt. The panel also discusses the new class of first-year
seminarians in New Zealand, reflecting the increasing diversity of the
Church here, and the singing religious sister who stunned judges on
Italy's version of The Voice with her remarkable talent. The Station
15 teams wishes everyone a happy and holy Easter. Until next month….

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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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EVENTS

Eucharistic Convention, Westlake Boy's High School, Takapuna, 25-27 April 2014
http://eucharistic-convention.com/u_2014/EC2014_menu.html

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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

Youth worker, Catholic parish of Greymouth
Details in 'NZ Catholic' April 20 - May 3 2014 p.23, in 'Wel-com'
April 2014 p.18 and tel. 03-768 5263 Applications close 9 May 2014