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SOCIAL JUSTICE WEEK 10-16 September 2017
Each year the Catholic Bishops of New Zealand set aside a week in September for Social Justice Week. In 2017 it runs from 10-16 September and the theme is Weaving bonds of belonging: Knowing our neighbours.
Downloadable resources for Social Justice Week 2017 on the Caritas Aotearoa NZ website include liturgy notes, reflection brochure, poster, PowerPoint presentation.
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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE
** NGOs, Unions, Maritime on both sides of Tasman unite for the good of seafarers
A multi organisation discussion and agreement to enhance service to seafarers, fishers and their families in the South West Pacific took place in Wellington mid August ...
** NZ Catholic bishops: Decision to ban pro-life club at University akin to banning books
The New Zealand Catholic Bishops have today expressed concern at the decision of Auckland University's student Association (AUSA) to disaffiliate a ProLife Club ...
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
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Jacinda Ardern storms the markets of South Auckland (photos)
The Spinoff
Jacinda moves in many worlds. Before it was her turn to speak in Mangere, this happened: Father Michael Endemann, who is the priest in charge of the 25 Samoan Catholic parishes in Auckland, took to the lectern. His purpose was to pull Jacinda Ardern into line ...
Survey to Vatican by young Zealanders sees an outstanding response
New Zealand's VoicetoVatican survey for Young New Zealanders held over July and August this year has received almost 2000 responses from throughout the country.
Black Ferns' Rugby World Cup win puts a smile on mum's face (video)
With her rosary beads in hand, the mother of the Black Ferns team captain cried happily as she watched her daughter walk off the field victorious. Skipper Fiao'o Fa'amausili led the team to a thrilling 41-32 win against England's Red Roses in the Women's Rugby World Cup final in Belfast yesterday morning.
A moving farewell to man of peace and honour (photo)
More than 700 men and women attended a Holy Mass and Condolence Meeting in memory of Wenceslaus Anthony held at Christ the King Catholic Church in Mt Roskill on Wednesday, August 23, 2017.
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News Of The Schools
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Cans for Christmas initiative gaining momentum
With an ultimate goal to unite primary and secondary Catholic schools around New Zealand, Cans for Christmas is an initiative to ensure no-one will go hungry during the festive season.
De La Salle College, Auckland: De La Salle School among winners of 'Future of Energy' initiative (photos)
John Paul College brothers reach new heights (photo)
McAuley High School, Auckland: ERO hails McAuley High School for efforts in engaging students (photos, video)
Roncalli College, Timaru: Politicians could do more to engage with young people, Timaru youths say (video)
Roncalli College, Timaru: Roncalli golfers hoping to drive, chip and putt way to some victories at nationals tournament (photo)
St Patrick's College, Wellington: St Pat's Town rejoice in unexpected football triumph (photo)
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INSPIRATIONAL TV
Matthew 16:21-27 Jesus speaks about his suffering and death
A reading and reflection with Sister Stephanie Kitching rsm.
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CRUX - Edited by John L. Allen Jr. and Inés San Martin
** Princess Diana's mercy restored the royals
A sovereign can exercise their role, as the Queen and Prince Philip have traditionally done, in the Victorian manner: Stiffly and courteously, with good grace but shyly, shunning intimacy, putting the institution first. Or they can exercise them as Diana did, putting the institution at the service of the poor.
** Pope, Patriarch: 'Cry of the earth' and cry of the poor are one voice
Pope Francis and Patriarch Bartholomew released a joint statement to mark the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation on Sept. 1. They both say that they're convinced there's no sincere and enduring solution to the ongoing ecological crisis unless "the response is concerted and collective, unless the responsibility is shared and accountable, unless we give priority to solidarity and service."
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NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC PERIODICALS & NEWSLETTERS (UPDATED JANUARY 2017)
'NZ Catholic' is a national newspaper published by the Catholic Bishop of Auckland. http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'. https://issuu.com/search?q=%22kete+korero%22
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. '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/
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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
Director, Catholic Enquiry Centre, Wellington.
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
Links to job vacancies in the Catholic dioceses of ...
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