Sunday, June 2, 2019

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

Catholic Schools Day (31 May) (photos)
https://www.facebook.com/CatholicNZ/posts/2458202644191468
On Tuesday this week, Catholic Schools Day was celebrated throughout New Zealand with many schools joining together for the day. It was an opportunity to come together and to recognise not only the contribution Catholic schools make to their community and the nation but also their commitment to academic excellence and their Special Character dimension which gives them their uniqueness.

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

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NZ's top Catholic says time to stop calling priests 'Father' in response to sexual abuse crisis
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/113143365/nzs-top-catholic-says-time-to-stop-calling-priests-father-in-response-to-sexual-abuse-crisis
Cardinal John Dew, the Archbishop of Wellington, says dropping the traditional title 'Father' could be one way for priests to respond to the church's crisis over sexual offending by its senior officials.

Boys abused by late priest in Auckland church open up in new book
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/391044/boys-abused-by-late-priest-in-auckland-church-open-up-in-new-book
Chris Ledingham can still remember the first time he drove past an Auckland church where he was sexually abused as a seven-year-old Catholic schoolboy decades earlier. Today, the 66-year-old returned to Our Lady of the Assumption Church for only the second time, to help launch his and his two brothers' book telling the story of their abuse.

The Maori King has met with Pope Francis in Rome
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/113027915/the-mori-king-has-met-with-pope-francis-in-rome
King Tuheitia Potatau Te Wherowhero on his first trip to Rome was granted a private audience with Pope Francis in the Vatican at the weekend.

Radio hosts Tim Wilson and Tim Roxborogh on why they're similar but different in so many ways
https://www.nowtolove.co.nz/lifestyle/career/radio-hosts-tim-wilson-tim-roxborogh-why-theyre-similar-but-different-41345
They're both named Tim. Both of their fathers are Presbyterian ministers. They've carved out careers in the media and, during their interview with the Weekly, they have each other in stitches. But when it comes down to it, the hosts of Newstalk ZB's The Weekend Collective - Tim Roxborogh and Tim Wilson - couldn't be more different.

Ally Hawkes works at a Catholic church and has two sons who converted to Islam
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-shooting/112633634/ally-hawkes-works-at-a-catholic-church-and-has-two-sons-who-converted-to-islam
Ally Hawkes was called a traitor after the March 15 terrorist attacks. The parish secretary of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ponsonby, Auckland, had posted on Facebook after a gunman opened fire in two mosques, leaving 51 people dead or fatally wounded.

Life story: Sister Pauline O'Regan was a writer, teacher and community leader
https://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/112912594/life-story-sister-pauline-oregan-was-a-writer-teacher-and-community-leader
Sister Pauline O'Regan? was committed to serving communities in need and stood as an example of a strong female leader. The dedicated community stalwart and religious figure died on May 2, aged 96.

Mistreatment never forgotten, 'not even at 80 years of age'
https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/mistreatment-never-forgotten-not-even-80-years-age
Patrick Healey still has nightmares about the treatment meted out by nuns when he was just a child in Port Chalmers. There he attended St Joseph's School, a Catholic institution run - at the time - by the Sisters of St Joseph, next to the Lady Star of the Sea church and convent.

Also: Abuse victim's account to be put on record
https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/abuse-victims-account-be-put-record

Hundreds gather to farewell 100-year-old priest, Father Tim Timmerman (video)
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12235387
A combination of beautiful Maori singing and Catholic rituals at the funeral service for an adored Rotorua priest epitomised the man Father (Tim) Anton Timmerman was.

Also: Long-serving Rotorua priest Father Timmerman dies, aged 100
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12234627

Waikanae couple celebrate diamond wedding
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/kapiti-news/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503789&objectid=12235182
Waikanae couple Michael and Noeleen Dodson celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Thursday.

Obituary: John Kenneth Albert Vale
https://architecturenow.co.nz/articles/vale-john-kenneth-albert/
The New Zealand Institute of Architect has announced the passing of John Albert, who served as the professional services manager for the Institute. John passed away unexpectedly following an accident at home.

Former All Black Percy Erceg has died
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/northland-age/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503402&objectid=12234773
One of the Far North's most respected identities, Percy Erceg, died peacefully at his home in Kaitaia early on Sunday morning. He was 90.

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS
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St Joseph's, Stratford: National Simultaneous Storytime delights Stratford youngsters (photo captions)
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/stratford-press/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503390&objectid=12234694

St Mary's, Tauranga: St Mary's youngsters jump for joy . . . and titles
Bay of Plenty Times
https://pressreader.com/@Mike_Leon/csb_QPBgwmrBY3JkfZHFoAEx8CRk6DTPhhgs1iyg6SNJQ4f8UJyuSfmNAJF3Fpm4UaYV

St Peter's College, Palmerston North farewells its own 'Sweet Caroline'
https://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/113029598/palmerston-north-farewells-its-own-sweet-caroline

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INSPIRED WORD

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW3-dG1A3neGPJ041T9vjVw  (Under: Created playlists)

Luke 24:46-53 THe Ascension
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dUodGaamVM&list=PLeDNiKpHSQBAMx_xkzRR8wnm_isNdXF-u&index=40
A reading and commentary by Very Rev. Frank Nelson and Rev. Judith Wigglesworth at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.

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

http://cruxnow.com

In fast-changing era, Pope urges youth not to forget their roots
https://cruxnow.com/pope-in-romania/2019/06/01/in-fast-changing-era-pope-urges-youth-not-to-forget-their-roots/
It's difficult to imagine a better place than Iasi, the historical and cultural capital of Romania, for Pope Francis to tell young people in the country navigating an uncertain yet exciting future to hold on to their roots...

USCCB releases pope's book on devil, spiritual tools to combat evil
https://cruxnow.com/church-in-the-usa/2019/06/01/usccb-releases-popes-book-on-devil-spiritual-tools-to-combat-evil/
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has released a new book of Pope Francis's teachings on the history of the devil, "his empty promises and works" and "how we can actively combat him."

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THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND

https://www.catholic.org.nz/

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New Zealand Catholic
Periodicals & Newsletters
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'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'  https://chchcatholic.nz/?sid=25 (Latest news - Latest Inform)

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

St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East' https://www.columban.org.au/media-and-publications/the-far-east-magazine/archive/

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

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New Zealand Commentaries
on the Sunday Readings
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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/

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'NZ Catholic' newspaper
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Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand
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Holy Cross Seminary
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Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ
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News of the Church
in NZ and the World
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http://cathnews.co.nz/category/new-zealand/

http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

http://www.cruxnow.com

http://www.lastampa.it/vaticaninsider/eng

https://www.romereports.com/en/ (video)

Catholic Herald. Morning Catholic Must Reads : https://bit.ly/2TILT2N

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Employment
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Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised on the Website of the Education Gazette: https://gazette.education.govt.nz/vacancies/?Keywords=catholic#results

Vacancies in the Catholic Overseas Volunteer programme:
https://www.caritas.org.nz/get-involved/catholic-volunteers-overseas

Job vacancies in the Catholic dioceses of ...

** Auckland: https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/administration/staff-vacancies/
** Wellington: https://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/archdiocesan-offices/jobs/

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