Sunday, December 4, 2016

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE


Joy as Suzanne Aubert declared 'venerable'

Suzanne Aubert, the founder of the Sisters of Compassion New Zealand's home grown order of Sisters, has been declared 'venerable', a major milestone on the path to sainthood in the Catholic Church ...

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FROM THE SECULAR MEDIA

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Fond farewell for pop legend (photos)
We met him, most of us, in black and white. His black mop-top flicking back and forth above a dimpled chin and clean-cut suit as he flung his body into hit single, She's a Mod, preserved for perpetuity by grainy 1960s footage. But Ray Columbus wasn't black and white. He was vibrant and generous and loving, and when he began his final journey at St Patrick's Cathedral yesterday it was in a casket painted bright red by his widow, Linda.

New communities changing the religious landscape of the south (photo)
Religion in the south has traditionally reflected the region's European Christian heritage, but there is evidence that congregations are beginning to change. 

Living example of Mother Teresa's love talks to Aucklanders
'Love can heal and give a life', this was the main thought that was evident from the recent annual meeting of the Mother Teresa Interfaith Committee. The committee held its annual gathering on 27 November, at St. Paul's College, Ponsonby.

Temuka church to re-open five years after earthquake (photo)
St Joseph's Catholic Church in Temuka, closed after its spire was smashed in the Canterbury earthquakes five years ago, is expected to re-open soon.

Obituary Terry Flanagan a man of gentleness, humility and faith (photo)

Pope prays for quake-affected Kaikoura (photo)
Leader of the Catholic Church Pope Francis has expressed deep concern for Kiwis affected by last month's quake, having recently experienced large earthquakes in Italy. Archbishop of Wellington Cardinal John Dew, whose diocese extends to Kaikoura, will deliver the Pope's message to Kaikoura this weekend.

Rambling Catholic girls rehab facility changes hands, newcomers to live in chapel (photos)
A rambling, deserted Catholic home for girls, owned by a self-styled Georgian prince, will finally be sold. Marycrest, on State Highway 1 between Peka Peka and Te Horo, was listed on Trade Me in 2014 for a minimum $2 million by Victor Greenwich, now living in Sydney, who said he was a descendant of princes from Georgia.

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS
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St Mary's, Papakura: Funny gorilla story is helping sick kids (photo)
Papakura Courier

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INSPIRATIONAL TV


Matthew 3:1-12 The preaching of John the Baptist

A reading and reflection with Rev. Dr. Raymond Pelly and Very Rev. Frank Nelson at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.

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'CRUX', edited by John L. Allen and Inés San Martín.


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

** Pope tells CEOs: If you want to help the poor, empower them!

Addressing participants of the Fortune+Time Global Forum on Saturday, Pope Francis called on CEOs to involve in efforts to build a more equitable economy "those whom you seek to help; give them a voice, listen to their stories, learn from their experiences and understand their needs."

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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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