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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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A man of God - and the people (photo)
The Press
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=EGR306JUS3V&linkid=4f61b99b-fb71-426f-bda0-c0713d4c76e2&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d
If the image of a country parish priest is of an ageing, demure man
rather set in his ways, then Akaraoa's Parish priest Father Paul
Shannahan breaks the mould. He recently turned 79 but is neither
demure nor hidebound. Roadman, pilot, chef, rose fancier, swimmer,
genealogist, world traveller - his CV is impressive...
Resistance fighter a master of languages (obitutary of Molly Jane
Goossens, 1920-2014)
The Press
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=IG5TL5GJ3NB1&linkid=363c2f8b-ad80-487a-b37c-fadcc6010f7e&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d
Molly Goossens showed rare courage in action with the Dutch Resistance
in World War II. She later showed great stoicism and flair in
confronting the difficulties of an immigrant adapting to life in New
Zealand.
Precious glass to be preserved (photo)
Kapi-Mana News
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=JPCK9ECCUM26&linkid=fb50b44d-34cf-4496-99d2-978cfd7d92ad&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d
There are elements of a Dan Brown novel in the story of St Joseph's
Church in Pauatahanui, as the mystery surrounding its '' poor man's
stained glass windows'' deepens.
Church now rubble but another in the pipeline (photo)
Waikato Times
http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/9869370/Morrinsvilles-Catholic-church-demolished
Morrinsville's Catholic church has been demolished but details of a
new building remain under wraps. The distinctive St Joseph's structure
in Thames St, opened in 1965, has been demolished reportedly because
of earthquake risk.
Food rescue mission taking root in Hamilton
http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/9864540/Food-rescue-mission-taking-root-in-Hamilton
Excess food from bakeries, supermarkets and catering companies will
soon be redistributed to struggling Hamilton residents as part of a
food rescue mission.
Adoption paves way for love (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff-nation/assignments/my-adoption-story/9865615/Adoption-paves-way-for-love
It's what they talk about in movies and soap operas; 15-years-old,
Catholic and pregnant. The daughter of a well known policeman, to the
son of a well known Catholic school principal. The shame. The
embarrassment. The scandal.
ERA orders employee to repay $574,000 (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/better-business/9869491/ERA-orders-employee-to-repay-574-000
An employee who ripped off a Catholic society for $574,000 has been
ordered to repay the money. The Hibernian Catholic Benefit Society had
sued its former administration and accounting officer Susan Terri
Hagai, 47, in the High Court at Wellington.
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News of the Schools
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Bishop Viard College, Wellington: Another schoolyard attack (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/9877240/Another-schoolyard-attack
Chanel College, Masterton: Catholic students walk for the poor (photo)
Wairarapa News http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=XKVIDBG7AFL7&linkid=0fc8a2ee-a3a6-4641-977a-6ac3832c95b0&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d
Francis Douglas Memorial College, New Plymouth: Francis Douglas
Memorial College wins two
http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/sport/9877466/Francis-Douglas-Memorial-College-wins-two
Roncalli College, Rotorua: Johnny Rush talks up his Maadi medal
chances (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/sport/9872454/Johnny-Rush-talks-up-his-Maadi-medal-chances
Sancta Maria College, Manukau: Players off to champs (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/eastern-courier/9874103/Players-off-to-champs
St Joseph's, Morrinsville: Fundraiser for women will be inspirational
(photos) Piako Post
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=R6RHD41QQFR6&linkid=aba6f886-367c-45b0-8031-c96c03a30cad&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d
St Joseph's, Te Aroha: Church visit popular (photo) Piako Post
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=ZYDUMDZMRDH5&linkid=fe238b09-9802-4b7e-8630-5f9a5b3a0935&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d
St Mary's, Tauranga: City school applies to expand (photo)
http://www.sunlive.co.nz/news/67904-city-school-applies-to-expand.html
St Mary's, Tauranga: St Mary's decision pending
http://www.sunlive.co.nz/news/68077-st-marys-decision-pending.html
St Patrick's College, Silverstream: A place of lifelong friendships
(advertising feature) The Dominion Post
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=H954ZFF0SUK6&linkid=ae0161e7-ac9b-4280-92ff-3f160d5256f7&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d
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INSPIRATIONAL TV
http://inspirationaltv.net
Inspiration
John 9:1-41 - Jesus heals a man born blind, a reading and reflection
by Sr Stephanie Kitching
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'BEING FRANK' - New Zealand Catholic blogs
http://www.beingfrank.co.nz
** Lil Kiwi Pilgrimages (some Catholic localities to visit in NZ)
** It's hard being a Catholic (Where do you draw the line with giving
people second chances?)
** The Sunday Scrum ("I am proud of being fettered by antiquated
dogmas and enslaved by dead creeds" - G. K. Chesterton)
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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
2014-03-23 - A programme hosted by Chris McGregor of the Discerning
Hearts Ministry : Fr Timothy Gallagher on steps one and two of the
examen prayer; Dr Matthew Bunson on St Cyril's Jerusalem.
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SOUNDS CATHOLIC - Christchurch Catholic Radio
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http://www.chch.catholic.org.nz/?sid=3295
March 30 2014
We feature highlights of a recent Lenten concert given by the Catholic
Pro-Cathedral choir, Christchurch. Readings for Lent will also
feature.
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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
Safe Church Programme Leader, National Office of Professional
Standards, NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference
http://www.catholic.org.nz/nzcbc/dsp-default.cfm?loadref=196
Details in 'NZ Catholic' March 23 - April 5 2014 p.23 and from
prof.standards@nzcbc.org.nz
