Sunday, August 21, 2016

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'NZ CATHOLIC' 

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

In issue no. 497 August 21 - September 3 2016: Vision-impaired Jesuit ordained at St Patrick's ... Bishops send strong challenge to school trustees ... World prayer for abuse survivors coming ... A Catholic priest who enjoyed Ramadan ... Catholic schools need to take some calculated risks ... Bp Peter Cullinane: Wars and rumours of war and peacemaking (2) ... Marist family celebrates origins 200 years on ... Don't forget Iraqi Christians, says priest ... Advertising feature: Retreat and Conference Centres (2 pages)

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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

Olympian who helped fallen competitor says God groomed her to love
Abbey D'Agostino, who was raised in a Catholic family, discussed her fears and anxieties about running, her injuries, and her prayer life. [During the Women's 5,000-meter run on Tuesday, D'Agostino and New Zealand runner Nikki Hamblin collided, both tripping and tumbling to the ground. D'Agostino turned back to help Hamblin. Then D'Agostino was unable to go on, and Hamblin remained with her, offering to help her up]

Lecretia Seales lives on in a health inquiry into euthanasia that kicks off this week  video
Wellington was home for Matt Vickers for a long time – it's also where his love and memories of his late wife Lecretia Seales live on. On Wednesday Vickers will be the first of 1800 people to speak to a parliamentary inquiry into euthanasia, instigated by a petition in the name of former Labour MP Maryan Street and the Voluntary Euthanasia Society.

Workers soar over Sacred Heart Basilica to repair dome (photo)
The Sacred Heart Basilica in Timaru received a face lift today with a crane towering high above the dome.

Auckland Anglican college celebrates 170th anniversary with visitor from the Vatican (photo)
Anglican representative to the Roman Catholic Church in the Vatican, Archbishop Sir David Moxon, presided over the anniversary celebrations at the College of St John the Evangelist (St John's College) on August 12-15.

Security an issue as churches do their best to keep sacred spaces safe (photos
A Taranaki priest says the doors of churches will stay open despite a recent theft which fleeced a parish of more than $2,000 in electronics equipment.

$12m heritage funding boost could help Wellington monastery and cinema (photo)
Landmark Wellington buildings including St Gerard's Monastery, Erskine College and the Paramount Theatre could be the winners from a Government funding boost for earthquake-prone heritage buildings.

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS
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Campion College, Gisborne: National art honours for Daisy's Victorian take on Treaty (photo) 

Francis Douglas Memorial College steal late win in local derby 

Francis Douglas Memorial College steal late win in local derby (photo) 

St Columba's, Hamilton: MasterChef's Brett McGregor inspires kids (photo) 

St John's College, Hamilton: Fiery crash in Hamilton latest tragedy for former St John's students (photos) 

St Josephs's, Matamata: From landfill to furniture (photo) Matamata Chronicle 

St Patrick's College, Wellington: New Zealand should tap potential of synthetic spider silk (photos) 

Verdon College hip hop crew off to nationals (photo) 

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INSPIRATIONAL TV


Luke 13:22-30 The narrow door

A reading and reflection with Rev Judith Wigglesworth and Rev. Alison Camplin at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.

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THE 15TH STATION PODCAST


August 15, 2016 
Episode 107 — Making Assumptions on our 9th birthday

It's the Solemnity of the Assumption of Our Lady — so that means it's our birthday. The 15th Station celebrates nine years of podcasting with a show that opens with the shocking story of an elderly French priest's murder at the hands of cowardly terrorists. As hard as it is to proceed from such horror, the Holy Father's comments at World Youth Day and some forthright words from a seminary formation director help to refocus on the positivity of the Catholic faith. To show the joy of that faith, the Church needs great witnesses. And Pope Francis wants parish secretaries to be part of that number. Enjoy our birthday show!

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'CRUX', edited by John L. Allen


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

** Archbishop Raphael Cheenath, who died Sunday at 81, was an ardent champion of the victims of anti-Christian persecution in India. 

** Pope Francis strives to back up apologies with action.

** What clergy are hearing from Francis: 'Presence, mercy and service'

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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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EMPLOYMENT

Catholic Diocese of Hamilton
Support positions.
Details in 'NZ Catholic' August 7-20 2016 p.4, on Seek (partial list) at https://goo.gl/UhabjX and at http://proudtobecatholic.org.nz/2016/07/26/new-job-opportunities/
Applications close 31 August (for admin. positions).

Director, Catholic Enquiry Centre, Wellington.
Details in 'NZ Catholic' August 7-20 2016 p.19, at https://www.seek.co.nz/job/31535173 and from Gerald Scanlan, tel: 03 474 5753; geralds@cdd.org.nz
Applications close 22 August.

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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