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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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Controversial abortionist wants to run for New Zealand Parliament (photo)
http://www.lifesitenews.com/news/controversial-abortionist-wants-to-run-for-new-zealand-parliament?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+LifesitenewscomLatestHeadlines+%28LifeSiteNews.com+Latest+Headlines%29
Controversy has risen over the news that Wellington abortionist Rosy
Fenwicke is seeking to represent the National Party for Wellington
Central in New Zealand's general election, which will be held in
September.

Politicians chase Pacific vote at church service (text and video)
http://www.3news.co.nz/Politicians-chase-Pacific-vote-at-church-service/tabid/1607/articleID/339005/Default.aspx
Politicians from both sides descended on a monthly Catholic mass held
in south Auckland today where more than 1000 Pacific Islanders met.
Most say they still support Labour, but that the party and its leader
need to work harder.

War journey on (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/western-leader/9913000/War-journey-on
Father David Mullins looks forward to reconnecting with his late dad
when he visits Gallipoli in 2015.

Church event raises spirits, community and needed funds
Piako Post
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=Z1R9PY7OAA7&linkid=032ce93b-6d38-4f42-a22e-4f5664e73c01&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d
A successful fundraising evening has raised $3250 for the new St
Joseph's Catholic Church in Morrinsville.

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News of the Schools
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Schools for Caritas and the Solomons
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Students sleep rough for Solomons (photos)
Nor' West News, Canterbury
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=2F2XMUORJM86&linkid=fd58d2cf-d20f-407d-b82f-7b66a24b27e3&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d
A chance to show solidarity with those living in poverty saw 46
students from Marian College and Catholic Cathedral College sleep
"rough" last weekend. As part of the first nationwide challenge,
initiated by Caritas, a Catholic charity, students were sponsored to
spend 24 hours sleeping outside in cardboard boxes, eating at a soup
kitchen and undertaking activities to help them understand the
everyday issues faced by those in the Solomon Islands.

Walking for the Solomon Islands (photo)
Wairarapa News
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=FMBACAQIZ945&linkid=99f8c634-cd18-46b4-a31f-ecb206a8f2cf&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d
During the weekend Chanel College students ran and walked hundreds of
kilometres to raise money for the Solomon Islands. The event took the
form of a walk/runathon around the college's sports fields lasting for
24 hours.

Spending a night in a box (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/capital-life/9913282/Spending-a-night-in-a-box
Young Wellingtonians spent a night sleeping outside in a cardboard box
as part of a campaign to raise awareness about poverty. The
Johnsonville event was set up by the Challenge 2000 Youth Group, while
students from St Catherine's and St Patrick held a similar event in
Kilbirnie. All funds raised went to the Solomon Islands, where floods
have left seven dead, 30 missing and 10,000 homeless

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Art journey a big joy (photo)
The Hutt News
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=KGZHS3MTI3E7&linkid=c7ad103a-c61b-4236-8d92-a8c6494ef54f&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d
Helen Yates agrees she has scored a pretty good gig. The
American-based artist has an interest in Catholicism and is spending
two years travelling and painting murals for Catholic schools.

Aquinas College, Tauranga: Rugby: Aquinas forwards pave way to win
(photo) http://www.nzherald.co.nz/bay-of-plenty-times/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503345&objectid=11235016

Garin College, Nelson: Waimea girls best in country
http://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/sport/9920782/Waimea-girls-best-in-country

Garin College, Nelson: Brake rises to challenge in California
http://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/sport/9912407/Brake-rises-to-challenge-in-California

St Bede's College, Christchurch: St Bede's students misbehave at
rowing regatta (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/9910813/St-Bedes-students-misbehave-at-rowing-regatta

St Pius X, New Plymouth: Raising the brass for St Pius (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/midweek/9905748/Raising-the-brass-for-St-Pius

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INSPIRATIONAL TV

http://inspirationaltv.net

It seems the Inspirational TV website is being redesigned and will be
relaunched at Easter. In the meantime it offers a full archive of the
site's videos. ml

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'BEING FRANK' - New Zealand Catholic blogs

http://www.beingfrank.co.nz

** Left Behind Again?? (all the fascination of a trainwreck)

** Holy Week eve (the delights of Holy Week)

** The Sunday Scrum (start by believing; then master the evidence)

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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

2014-04-06 - An interview with Dr Aaron Kheriaty, author of The
Catholic Guide to Depression; a commentary on the Columban Calendar
painting for April; Fr Gallagher with practical help for beginning the
Examen Prayer.

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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC

John L. Allen's Column In The Boston Globe

https://www.facebook.com/JohnLAllenJr

A new patron saint for persecuted Christians
http://goo.gl/P0oSxl

Also: Bioethics; Venezuela; Synod of Bishops; and a little friendly
slang to greet the pope

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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 6-19 2014 p.31 and tel. 03-768 5263
Applications close 9 May 2014