Sunday, August 19, 2018

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS 

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Catholic Church apologises for comments on abuse
The Catholic Church in New Zealand has been forced to apologise for comments implying parents bore some responsibility for stopping clerical sexual abuse. The statements by Monsignor John Harrison, of the Catholic Diocese of Dunedin, and Auckland Bishop Patrick Dunn came in an Otago Daily Times article, published last week.

Brother blamed for death (photos)
An ODT Insight investigation, as part of the ongoing "Marked by the Cross" series, has uncovered allegations of historic sexual abuse, dating back to the 1970s, levelled against two Christian Brothers.

Gaudi's Sagrada Familia Cathedral raised in push for Arrowtown's Olive Leaf building (illustration)
The drive to build a new, leaf-shaped church building in Central Otago has been likened to the push to compete the Sagrada Familia Cathedral in Barcelona. The multipurpose Olive Leaf Centre building is described as a "gift" to the Catholic parish and wider community in Arrowtown.

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News of the Schools
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Francis Douglas Memorial College - Sacred Heart College, Napier: Students at Taranaki Science Fair compete in the Robot Sumo event (photo) 

John Paul College: Rotorua headlines newest school showcase (photo) 

Sacred Heart Girls' College: No horsing around for 11-year-old Taranaki girl selected for Arabian Youth Championships (photos)

St Peter's College: Pupils immersed in physics for a day (photo) 

St Peter's College: Rugby: St Peter's College edge King's College in Auckland 1A schoolboy final (photo) 

Verdon College: Stan surprise stuns southern singer (photo) 

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INSPIRED WORD 

John 6:51-58 Jesus the bread of life
A reading and commentary with Fr Chris Skinner and Regina Perez.

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STATION XV


Episode 130 — Abolition, Resignation, Sanctification, Vocation and CELEBRATION!!

There are many serious topics on this month's agenda, but the episode starts with a celebration of 11 years of The 15th Station. The reminiscing gives way to the important discussion of a change to the Church's official teaching on the death penalty and the resignations of two senior Catholic leaders. Despite the challenges the Church is facing in many places, Auckland Bishop Patrick Dunn has urged young people to strive for holiness, which is what an Irish priest is also hoping will be a fruit of Pope Francis' upcoming trip to the country this month. 

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


Indian Church joins relief efforts as floods wreak havoc in Kerala

The Catholic Church has joined relief efforts as unprecedented floods and landslides continue to wreak havoc in India's Kerala state, killing 75 people within a week. Ucanews.com reported that all 41 Catholic dioceses in the southern state have opened schools and other institutions to accommodate flood victims and are cooperating to send food, clothes and other relief materials to affected areas...

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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'. 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. School News Update  http://www.nzceo.org.nz/news/ 

Society of Mary. 'Marist Messenger' http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz


'Tui Motu Interislands'. An independent Catholic magazine. http://www.tuimotu.org/

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NEW ZEALAND COMMENTARIES ON THE SUNDAY READINGS

Fr Frank Bird sm. Living the Word: Sundays of the Year: Discussion Guide - http://livingtheword.org.nz

Marist Messenger. Daily Reflections https://www.maristmessenger.co.nz/category/features/

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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

MAX18NZ National Catholic men's event 
28- 30 Sept 2018    
Kings College       
Otahuhu, Auckland     

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EMPLOYMENT 

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 

Job vacancies in the Catholic dioceses of Auckland: http://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/category/vacancies/

Director of Business Services, NZ Marist Brothers Trust Board, Auckland.
Details in 'NZ Catholic' August 12-25 p.13, at https://www.insiderecruitment.co.nz/ceo-and-general-management-jobs/director-of-business-services/1918124 and from Paul George, INSIDE Recruitment, tel. 09 913 0170, email: paul@insiderecruitment.co.nz
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