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FROM THE SECULAR MEDIA
DEAR READERS:
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choice between 'Press Reader' and 'Press Display' as your reading
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Easter 2015
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Hamilton church flocks swell for Easter services
http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/67616682/Hamilton-church-flocks-swell-for-Easter-services
Some Hamilton Easter services were better attended than ever before
according to church leaders.
Poverty exposure (photo)
Christchurch Mail
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=34NTVKV82UF2&linkid=2a1977a4-d493-474a-8d47-72e07b805706&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d
Students at Marian College had a tough weekend, spending 24 hours
living rough to show solidarity with those living in poverty.
March marks Easter (photos)
South Taranaki Star
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=LG6A4U5IGD56&linkid=57209ede-68c0-46f2-86a1-153f0ffc3508&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d
More than 140 people joined a combined churches' Stations of the Cross
walk in Stratford on Good Friday, re-enacting symbolically Christ's
journey to be crucified.
Journey around churches (photos)
Piako Post
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=OJEOR08KVK45&linkid=8979fc45-169e-4109-99ee-97a3304bbbbe&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d
Easter processions in Piako and Morrinsville.
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Fears for man's life as caller waits for ambulance (photo)
The Southland Times
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=TRMYC06WSP01&linkid=fd0dce29-b019-47f0-9c84-e95f758551cd&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d
A Central Southland man believed a church parishioner was about to die
before an ambulance could get to him last weekend.
Caritas humanitarian coordinator reflects on aftermath of Cyclone Pam
http://www.indcatholicnews.com/news.php?viewStory=27165
Mark Mitchell, Humanitarian Programmes Coordinator for Caritas
Aotearoa New Zealand, witnessed the devastation of Cyclone Pam and has
been part of the emergency relief efforts to get food and shelter to
those most in need. Last week he returned home for Easter to spend
time with his family in Wellington and reflected on what he had seen.
Positive messages flow after death (photo)
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rotorua-daily-post/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503438&objectid=11429379
A talented Rotorua rugby player who never gave up his fight against
testicular cancer has died. Kurtis Jones was surrounded by family at
home when he passed away on Sunday.
Unexplained death at Auckland school (video)
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11428115
Police are waiting for a post mortem examination tomorrow morning to
assess whether foul play was involved in the death of a man found with
injuries in the grounds of an Auckland primary school today. (The dead
man has been identified as Clarrie Henry, aged 50. - ml)
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News of the Schools
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Axe over Hato Petera Maori college (photo)
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11428255
The future of Auckland's only Maori boarding school is under threat
from a falling roll, dilapidated buildings, bullying, infighting and a
lack of confidence from its owner, the Catholic Church.
Iconic Maori College Still Needed
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1504/S00079/iconic-maori-college-still-needed.htm
New Zealand First Deputy Leader and Education Spokesperson Tracey
Martin says the government should do more to collaborate with the
Catholic church in saving Hato Petera Maori College.
St Mary's College, Auckland: Rare syndrome no barrier for college worker (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/inspire-me/67630720/Rare-syndrome-no-barrier-for-college-worker
When Katie Nash found out she had the rare condition of Kabuki
syndrome at about 8 years old, she was determined not to let it run
her life. She now works at St Mary's College as a helping hand in the
kitchen, library and office, and is an integral part of the 100-strong
team.
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INSPIRATIONAL TV
http://www.inspirationaltv.net
John 20: 19-31, a reading and reflection with Rev. Dr Raymond Pelly
and the Very Rev. Frank Nelson at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington
(right).
Also: Easter, with Sister Mary Scanlon (centre)
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'RESTLESS PRESS'
http://www.restlesspress.net
This week:
** How Divine Mercy And The Sacred Heart Fit Together - Laura Mcalister
** Apologetics: Aircraft Conversation Style - Dean Mischewski
** Witnessing Chastity - Jane Bourke
** Proclaiming The Good News: Child Style - Carrie Mccormack
** Contributors' Guide to Restless Press: Step By Step - Anthony English
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JOHN L. ALLEN
https://www.facebook.com/JohnLAllenJr
John L. Allen is a Catholic columnist for The Boston Globe
An Easter reflection on what Christians and atheists have in common.
Also: The Vatican's Italian challenge, and how baseball is like Catholicism
http://www.cruxnow.com/church/2015/04/05/an-easter-reflection-on-what-christians-and-atheists-have-in-common/
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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
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
'NZ Catholic' newspaper
https://www.facebook.com/pages/NZ-Catholic/262886647205656
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand
https://www.facebook.com/caritasaotearoa/timeline
Holy Cross Seminary
https://www.facebook.com/HolyCrossNZ
Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ
https://www.facebook.com/Marists
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NEWS OF THE CHURCH IN NZ AND THE WORLD
http://cathnews.co.nz/category/new-zealand/
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
http://goo.gl/Fc9Q8K (Catholic Herald)
http://vaticaninsider.lastampa.it/en/
https://www.youtube.com/user/romereports/videos?sort=dd&flow=grid&view=0 (video)
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EVENTS
New Zealand Catholic Education Convention
June 10-12, 2015
http://www.nzceo.catholic.org.nz/pages/events/events_convention.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
