Sunday, July 9, 2017

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE


Step out and Vote: Bishops' 2017 Election Statement - 6 July 2017
Even when the choices to be made seem difficult or the questions to be asked too tough, are we tackling some of the big challenges facing us as a nation and as part of a global community? With the 2017 General Election in just over two months, this is the message of the New Zealand Catholic Bishops in their 2017 Election Statement, Step out and Vote.

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
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Samuel Brebner: Charges don't gel with the Cardinal Pell I knew
Last Thursday the Victoria police announced they are filing "multiple charges in respect of historic sexual offences" against Cardinal George Pell. News of the charges wasn't a complete shock. As Cardinal Pell himself said, "these matters" have been under investigation for nearly two years. It's an investigation I've followed with interest, both as a previous associate of Cardinal Pell's and as a law student.

East Aucklander awarded for lifetime's contributions (photo)
After 70 years spent in this country, John Roy-Wojciechoswki has been named a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit. The well-known East Aucklander was awarded the national accolade last month for his services to the Polish community in New Zealand.

Deported Catholic missionary determined to return to Papua New Guinea (photos)
Doug Tennent, a Kiwi lawyer who was deported for trying to help villagers of a remote area in Papua New Guinea fight a multi-national corporation says he is determined to re-enter the troubled country and continue his advocacy work.

Italy: A pilgrimage from Ascoli Piceno to Assisi
Gia Garrick walks part of the 160km pilgrimage inspired by the life of St Francis of Assisi

Rugby coach Wayne Marsters 'broken-hearted' after son, 9, dies of asthma attack in Shanghai
A 9-year-old Kiwi boy who died of an asthma attack in Shanghai was "a happy wee fella" whose death has left his parents utterly devastated.

Frank Ryan, long-time Auckland mayor and father of Lucy Lawless, dies
Frank Ryan (OBE), the Mt Albert mayor who in later life was arguably better known as the father of actor Lucy Lawless, has died. 

Bill English talks abortion, porn and gay marriage
The Prime Minister's doubled down on many of his moral positions when it comes to issues ranging from the accessibility of pornography to why he doesn't agree with any form of euthanasia. Bill English was the marquee guest at conservative group Family First's annual "Forum on the Family" on Friday.

Ongoing dampness prompts immediate closure of Catholic church in Wellington (photo)
Ongoing health and safety concerns have forced the closure of a St Andrew's Church in the Wellington suburb of Newlands.

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News Of The Schools
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Francis Douglas Memorial College: making the man before making the rugby player (photos) https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/provincial/94351965/francis-douglas-memorial-college-making-the-man-before-making-the-rugby-player 
A small Taranaki school has seen six former students take part in the British and Irish Lions tour this year. Christopher Reive went to Francis Douglas Memorial College to find out how their recent crop of professionals have impacted the school.

Hato Petera College, Auckland: School angry boarding house used for homeless 

Roncalli College, Timaru: First meeting with Seaford College an exciting one for Roncalli (photos) 

Roncalli College, Timaru: Roncalli girls football team showing fellow school teams the way to play (photo) 

Roncalli College, Timaru: Timaru entrepreneurs push celebrity cookbook to battle depression (photo) 

St Francis School, Thames: The way we washed our clothes 150 years ago 
Hauraki Herald 

St Patrick's School, Kaiapoi: Shy young girl grows up to become an inspirational teacher (photo) 

St Peter's College, Palmerston North: Trumpet scholarship from London for St Peter's student (photo) https://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/life-style/94443789/trumpet-scholarship-from-london-for-st-peters-student

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INSPIRATIONAL TV


Matthew 11:25-30 : Come to me and rest

A reading and reflection with Sister Stephanie Kitching and Sister Marcellin Wilson,

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CRUX - Edited by John L. Allen Jr. and Inés San Martin


** Theological titan of India dies at age of 78
Father Augustine Kanjamala, SVD, was one of the first priests to minister to the migrants who flooded Mumbai to work as maids and domestic workers, both by offering Mass in Hindi, and by informing them of how to secure their rights and lobby for fair labor practices. Among his books are 1981's Religion and Modernization of India and 2014's The Future of Christian Mission in India.

** Economic solutions need broader vision, pope tells G-20 leaders
In a message to world leaders meeting for the G20 in Germany, Pope Francis asked that they consider the poor, the marginalized and migrants as they sit down to make international policy decisions. The pope also encouraged members to place unity over conflict when discussing economic differences.

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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. '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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