Sunday, October 22, 2017

NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE


Marking 500 years since the Reformation (17 Oct 2017)

The Reformation was a time of conflict and challenge. 500 years on there is still healing and hurt between Christians and it is good for Catholics to acknowledge this anniversary and revisit some of the history.

The 31st of October 2017 marks 500 years since Martin Luther initially wrote his 95 Theses which had a significant impact upon the Catholic Church and the shape of many organisations, ideas and structures that would come to mark the modern era. 

This link - http://www.faithcentral.co.nz/classroom/thematic-resources - from the National Centre for Religious Studies (NCRS) is designed to provide opportunities for parishes, as well as schools, with related readings, a Commemoration Prayer Service, PowerPoint and a YouTube video on Catholicism and the Reformation which will be useful to share with your parishioners.

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'NZ CATHOLIC' 


In issue no. 526  October 22 - November 4 2017: Enquiry Centre aims to reach new generation ... Patience urged in wait for new Mass translation ... Remembering a Little sister killed in 1972 (Mother Mary Agnes) ... Christian viewpoints harder to express ... Rev. Amanda Bradley: Abortion, and God's mercy and grace ... Indian cardinal in NZ pastoral visit ... Advertising feature: St Bede's College Chapel Appeal ... Changing narrative about NZ's vulnerable kids ... Call for stronger environmental policies ... Cathedral character often there 24/7 (John Toland).

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FROM THE SECULAR MEDIA
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Radio New Zealand. Insight. Euthanasia - Choice or Slippery Slope?
Among the legislation facing the new parliament is David Seymour's End of Life Choice Bill, but after a record-length Health Select Committee hearing delivered no recommendations, where is the debate now?

Vietnamese woman in visa 'limbo land' marries Kiwi husband  (video)
A couple mired in a struggle with Immigration New Zealand (INZ) were able to set aside their visa woes – at least for a day – when they tied the knot. Kirk 'Seamus' Robertson and his Vietnamese partner, Pham Thu Thuong Nguyen, known as Thuong, were married at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oxford, North Canterbury on Saturday.

Obituary: Ineleo Tuia - Outstanding leader of the Tokelau community (photo)
Ineleo Henry Tuia was an outstanding community leader of the Tokelau people in New Zealand, particularly in the areas of health and cultural matters. His smile was as broad as his spirit was generous; one could say he lit up the room, and to know him was to love him.

Kings Arms Tavern owner Maureen Gordon has died at age 86
The owner of the Kings Arms tavern Maureen Gordon has died at age 86, after more than 30 years as its publican. Gordon sold the legendary Auckland music venue for $7.4 million in December, but had organised to hold onto it until March saying she wanted play it out in style. The Kings Arms was lauded as one of Auckland's best live music venues, but the new owners planned to demolish the 19th century pub in favour of apartments.

Oamaru's Catholic convent could be converted (photo)
A 116-year-old former convent is for sale in the up-and-coming South Island tourist town of Oamaru with the potential conversion to visitor accommodation. 

NZ priest's secret children to come out of hiding
The secret children of a Catholic priest in New Zealand are about to reveal their identity to their local bishop, and a New Zealander who personally briefed the Pope on the topic says the Vatican has recognised the right to know one's parents

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News Of The Schools
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St Teresa's, Christchurch: Students 'trapped in time' with play (photo)
Christchurch Mail

Sacred Heart College, Lower Hutt: Project K a life changer for Sorcha (phot

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INSPIRATIONAL TV


Sunday 22 October – Matthew 22:15-21 The question about paying taxes

A reading and reflection with Simon McLellan and Sister Stephanie Kitching

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THE FIFTEENTH STATION PODCAST


Episode 120 — Sadness, Solidarity, Social and Celebrity (October 16, 2017)

Tragedy has struck again, this time in Las Vegas, where the local Catholic bishop urged locals and tourists alike to band together in solidarity to support the mourning, the injured and the suffering. Pope Francis has acknowledged the inadequate response to the scourge of clerical sexual abuse, saying the Church was too late to recognise the gravity of the situation. The Pacific bishops are trying to avoid being too late to support the local economies and a New Zealand-born Australian bishop wants to make sure it's not too late to reach people's hearts and minds via social media. If that fails, the power of music and the Eucharist might work — or at least that's maybe what some Colombian worshippers concluded. Enjoy the musings of Anna, Don, James and Gavin in this month's episode.

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


** Civilize the market' for common good, care of creation, pope says
Pope Francis said on Friday that in societies where profit is allowed to be the only concern, "democracy tends to become a plutocracy, where inequality and the exploitation of the planet grows." The pontiff said political action "must be placed truly at the service of the human person, the common good and respect for nature.

** Pope decries 'eugenic tendency' to eradicate people with disabilities
Pope Francis said Saturday that a "eugenic tendency" to suppress the "unborn with some imperfection" is the product of a "narcissistic and utilitarian vision." A mentality of "rejection" prevails, as if people with disabilities weren't capable of being happy, the pontiff said, addressing participants at an international conference on catechesis for people with disabilities.

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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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FACEBOOK

The Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand

'NZ Catholic' newspaper

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand

Holy Cross Seminary

Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ

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NEWS OF THE CHURCH IN NZ AND THE WORLD







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EVENTS

Catholic Youth Festival 2-3 December 2017
The Aotearoa Catholic Youth Festival will take place in Auckland on the weekend of 2-3 December 2017. Hosted by the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference, the Festival organisers are expecting over 500 young people to attend.

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EMPLOYMENT 

Director, National Liturgy Office
The New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference (NZCBC) is seeking expressions of interest in the role of Director of the National Liturgy Office. Details on the linked page (above), in 'NZ Catholic' Oct. 22 - Nov. 4 p.20, and from James van Schie, Executive Officer, NZCBC – jvanschie@nzcbc.org.nz  Applications close 20 November 2017.
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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