Sunday, September 4, 2016

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SOCIAL JUSTICE WEEK 2016: "We all have a migration story"

11-17 September


The Catholic Bishops of New Zealand have named the week of 11-17 September Social Justice Week. This year, the focus is on  migration.

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand has produced three short videos about communities that are welcoming migrants and former refugees. All videos can be found at http://www.caritas.org.nz/social-justice-week

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'NZ CATHOLIC' 

Full text articles: https://goo.gl/6YI1V6 

In issue 498, September 4-17 2016: Kiwi-Aussie bishop ordained in Sydney ... The third saint to set foot in NZ ... New general manager for Auckland diocese ... A Kiwi mercy missionary on wheels ... Tortured pastor grieves for flock (Fr Douglas Al-Bazi) ... Social Justice Week 2016 (2 pages) ... Plan for nationwide Aussie synod.

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

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DEAR READERS: 
When you open one of the Press Display links below, you may be offered a choice between 'Press Reader' and 'Press Display' as your reading option. Always choose 'Press Display'.  Mike L

Mother Teresa canonisation celebrated in Auckland (photo)
Mother Teresa of Calcutta will be canonised a Catholic saint on Sunday in Rome, but commemorations in Auckland will involve people of many faiths.

Family, friends gather for funeral for young councillor Sarah Higgins (photos, text, video)
As mist lifted from the waters of Hokianga Harbour, the bell tolled outside the iconic red and white Catholic Church to begin the farewell service for Sarah Higgins.

Iconic churches reflect region's rich history (photos)
Feilding-Rangitikei Herlad
There's a lot of good news in Rangitikei. The 36 churches across the district have an important role in the rural communities they serve. Each creates a vibrant hub of activity unique to the needs of their individual communities.

Hamilton East's Euphrasie House looks to be gone by Christmas (photo)
Hamilton East's Euphrasie House has the timer set for its demolition. One of the conditions was that the adjoining St Mary's Chapel had to be strengthened. And now that work is under way, it is only a matter of time before the 1936 Spanish-mission-style convent and hostel will be brought down.

Young Catholics, Latter-day Saints to Meet Parliamentarians
A group of young members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Catholic Church will meet with several Members of Parliament this Thursday (1 September) in Wellington.

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS
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Baradene College, Remuera: Loco Lamington Ice Pops without the guilt (video, photos) 

Carmel College, North Shore: Teen showcases design at New Zealand Fashion Week (photo) 

Roncalli College Enterprise Market Day could become event for all Timaru schools (photo) 

Roncalli College, Timaru: American trip an eye opener for Roncalli's Mulholland (photo) 

Sacred Heart College in Lower Hutt lets students use cellphones only at lunchtime 

St Columba's, Hamilton: Women's Sevens stars inspire Waikato kids (photos) 

St John's College Hastings Slices up the Competition 

St Joseph's, Balclutha: Catholic Bishop to visit St Joseph's School Balclutha to bless and open new buildings (photo) 

St Joseph's, Queenstown: Survey shows support for school move to Frankton 

St Mary's College first Wellington school to qualify for national rugby top four (photo) 

St Mary's College, Wellington: Cheerful stickers: St Mary's students countering the silence around depression 

St Patrick's College, Wellington: Team culture carries St Pat's Town to boys' premier basketball title (photo) 

St Thomas of Canterbury College, Christchurch: Rugby union's process inappropriate for dealing with race complaints - school 

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'CRUX', edited by John L. Allen


'Crux' is a free online magazine of articles on Catholic issues. On Crux now ...

** Turkson a credible successor to Francis, but not the only one

** Pope calls global warming sin, says protecting creation is work of mercy

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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/


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/

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NEW ZEALAND COMMENTARIES ON THE SUNDAY READINGS

Catholic Enquiry Centre. Reflections on the Sunday Gospel

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

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

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The Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand

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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

Vacancies in the Catholic Overseas Volunteer programme, contact: volunteers@caritas.org.nz 

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