Sunday, November 22, 2020

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God bless,
Mike Leon
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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE


Inquiry into how former Dunedin Bishop John Kavanagh dealt with abuse complaints (18 Nov 2020)
The Catholic Church has appointed an experienced independent investigator to look at whether the former Bishop of Dunedin, Bishop John Kavanagh, took proper action when he received complaints of sexual abuse ...

NZpray2day app now available for Apple devices (16 Nov 2020)
The Church-created Kiwi prayer app already beloved by New Zealand Catholic Android users is now available for iPhones and other Apple devices ...


NZCBC on Facebook

** Gratitude is difficult. Today's post from Catholic Discovery's "November, a month of thanks" series ...

** Investigation into the late Bishop John Kavanagh's handling of abuse complaints

** NZpray2day app for Apple devices. 

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'NZ CATHOLIC' 


In 'NZ Catholic' no.  602, November 15-28 2020 ... ARPA publication of the year ... Priests and bishop at pro-life street vigil ... Tikanga Maori needed in NZ Catholic Church ... Nuncio talks on youth, laity and Pope's vision ... Editorial: A bad day to be a Kiwi ... Decision made to sell three Wairarapa churches ... Unexpected journey for Ignatian students ... Two Mission Sisters served in many places ... Helen Luxford: Family Matters - Halloween ... Memorial for young Christchurch priest.

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Bishop at centre of name debate investigated
An independent investigation led by a Christchurch firm is under way into the handling of sexual abuse complaints by a former Roman Catholic bishop of Dunedin. The Catholic Church has appointed an independent investigator to look at whether Bishop John Kavanagh took proper action when he received complaints of sexual abuse during his tenure, between 1957 and 1985.

Victims alarmed over legal bid to suppress names of faith-based abusers
Efforts by church organisations to temporarily keep the names of deceased perpetrators secret ahead of an Abuse in Care inquiry is hugely upsetting for survivors, an advocate for abuse survivors says ...

Catholic Church made 'no real attempt to investigate' sexual abuse complaint
An investigation has found the Catholic Church's handling of New Zealand historical sex abuse was plagued by failures, with a victim saying she was re-traumatised by the experience. Two Catholic Marist brothers, Kevin Healy and Michael Beaumont, have admitted to, and since been convicted of, abusing a girl in their care in Wairarapa in the 1970s. The investigation's findings, provided to Stuff by the victim, found when the woman, referred to "Mrs A", came forward to complain to the Catholic order in the early 2000s there was "no real attempt to investigate or look for corroborating evidence".

Brooklyn: Saoirse Ronan's heartwrenching romantic drama comes to Netflix
Finally a movie the Catholic Church will want you to see. After a pummelling in Philomena, the deceits exposed in Doubt and the just plain wacko antics of Angels and Demons (not to mention the scandal of Spotlight), here's a film that casts the church and its representatives as having a positive effect ...

Services return to basilica
The bells of Sacred Heart Basilica are ringing once again. They were heard for the first time in nearly two years on Sunday, marking the end of Mass.

Papal medal for Vilma Hewald
Vilma Hewald received a Papal medal earlier this year at St Brigid's Catholic Church - the Benemerenti Medal, which recognises a lifetime of valuable service. The award was presented to a very surprised and humble Vilma by Monsignor Brian Walsh, Vicar General of the Palmerston North Catholic diocese.

"Light in the Lockdown" Concert
This concert will feature the music and songs of New Zealand composer and singer, Father Chris Skinner SM  ... 

Waimate parish selling old convent as it downsizes
The former St Patrick's convent on Timaru Rd in Waimate is headed for auction as the St Patrick's Parish looks to downsize.

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

Maiden national canoe polo crown for St Peter's College
Palmerston North's St Peter's College has claimed its first national schools canoe polo crown. St Peter's won the national tournament in Hastings last month, winning an exciting final 3-2 in golden goal extra time against Karamu High School, from Hastings. The school's previous highest ranking was third ...

Call for name change regardless of inquiry
Kavanagh College's name should be changed, regardless of the outcome of an investigation into its namesake, a Dunedin lawyer says. The Otago Daily Times this week reported an independent investigation had been launched into the handling of sexual abuse complaints by the former Roman Catholic Bishop of Dunedin, Bishop John Kavanagh.

Gymnastics of the cross (16 photos)
Chris Barton explores the religious expression embodied in the design of The Chapel of St Peter's College ...

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OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, UNIVERSAL KING

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Today's Mass is broadcast on Auckland Diocese's YouTube channel from Christ the King Parish Owairaka, celebrated by Fr Benedict Francis, at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPKryfrJJSM

and on Shine TV (Freeview channel 25) at 2 pm  and live streamed at: https://www.shinetv.co.nz/stream/ (only viewable in New Zealand).

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Inspired Word: A video reading and commentary on the gospel of the day:

Matthew 25:31-36   The final judgement
A reading and commentary by Sister Stephanie Kitching and Sister Marcellin Wilson.

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Other 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/

Fr Kevin Waldie sm. Sunday Reflection: 

Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith (audio):

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STATION XV


Episode 156 — Referendum, Result, Report and Recipes (November 16, 2020)

The election of just the second Catholic president in US history hasn't been universally welcomed even within Catholic circles, while in New Zealand, the euthanasia referendum has certainly disturbed many Catholics. Two diverse but also highly disturbing events — the terrorist attack in Nice and the report on former cardinal Theodore McCarrick's inexplicable rise up the Church's ranks — also feature in this month's episode. In the countdown to Christmas, there's at least a little to cheer about in the form of a new Vatican cookbook. Stay safe and God bless ...

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EMPLOYMENT 
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Catholic Archdiocese of Wellington. 
Director, Church  Mission.   Director, Development, Investment and Finance.
Details in 'NZ Catholic' no.  602, November 15-28 2020 p.11, from Shane Mackay tel. 04 915 0563 and at:
and


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: 

Job vacancies in the Catholic diocese of Auckland: https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/administration/staff-vacancies/

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THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND


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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  https://www.nzceo.org.nz/network-update/


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

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul NZ. News in Brief:  https://bit.ly/2EFXF82

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

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NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference

Catholic Discovery NZ (Catholic Enquiry Centre)

'NZ Catholic' newspaper

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand

Holy Cross Seminary

Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ

Society of St Vincent de Paul NZ

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