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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
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Kiwi Indian businessman Wenceslaus Anthony dies after short illness (photo)
"New Zealand and India have lost a huge asset," Venkat Raman says. The Auckland newspaper editor was talking about prominent Kiwi Indian businessman Wenceslaus Anthony, who died following a brief illness in India on July 23.
New Zealand politics isn't as anti-Catholic as Britain's, by Karl du Fresne
Ever wondered why Britain has never had a Catholic prime minister? The most likely answer is that there remains a residual suspicion of Catholics that dates back to the bloody power struggles between Catholic and Protestant contenders for the throne several centuries ago. By comparison, we in New Zealand are relatively relaxed about Catholic politicians.
Catholic music man's service acknowledged by Pope Francis (photo)
Pope Francis has sent a special acknowledgement from the Vatican City to Peter Gilmour, one of Howick's dedicated and devoted Catholic parishioners.
Christchurch Airport Opens Multi-Faith Prayer Room (photo)
The new Christchurch Airport prayer room is located on the ground floor next to the domestic baggage area collection point. The prayer room is open during the domestic terminal hours of operation, seven days a week.
Auckland bride gets 'dream wedding' soon after terminal cancer diagnosis (photos)
Friends and family banded together to make the dreams of one bride come true following a diagnosis of terminal cancer.
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News Of The Schools
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De La Salle College, Auckland: South Auckland brothers build 'smashing' bot, win Mini Robot Rumble (photos) https://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/manukau-courier/94923786/south-auckland-brothers-build-smashing-bot-win-mini-robot-rumble
Francis Douglas Memorial College, New Plymouth: Francis Douglas far to good for St John's (photo) https://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/95132323/francis-douglas-far-to-good-for-st-johns
Liston College, Auckland: Twelve Questions with teen entrepreneur Toby Carr (photos) http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=11891668
Roncalli College, Timaru: Timaru teenager Marika Parker has all the skills to go a long way in rugby https://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/sport/94819509/timaru-teenager-marika-parker-has-all-the-skills-to-go-a-long-way-in-rugby
St Dominic's College, Auckland: Pasifika students learn Korean after getting hooked on K-Pop (photo) https://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/national/education/95156138/Pasifika-students-learn-Korean-after-getting-hooked-on-K-Pop
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INSPIRATIONAL TV
Matthew 13:44-52 The parable of the hidden treasure
A reading and reflection with Very Rev. Frank Nelson and Sister Sandra CSN at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.
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CRUX - Edited by John L. Allen Jr. and Inés San Martin
At his jubilee's end, why Padre Pio may be a perfect Francis-era saint
Friday marks the end of a special jubilee year devoted to Padre Pio, which began last July 28 on the 100th anniversary of his arrival in San Giovanni Rotondo. Despite some surface incongruities, Padre Pio may be a perfect Pope Francis-era saint in the way he incarnates popular religion, concern for the poor and the primacy of mercy -- showing that being a "Francis priest" isn't about politics but pastoring...
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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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Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised on the Website of the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz
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