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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE
http://www.catholic.org.nz
Hamilton priest Father Michael Gielen appointed new Auckland Auxiliary Bishop (7 Jan 2020)
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/michael-gielen-new-auckland-auxiliary-bishop/
Pope Francis has appointed Father Michael Gielen from the Catholic Diocese of Hamilton as the new Auxiliary Bishop for Aucklan ...
NZCBC on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/pg/CatholicNZ/posts/
** Vinnies Australian Bushfire Appeal (10 January)
** Appointment of Fr Michael Gielen (7 January)
** Article about Sisters Lorraine Thomas and Diana Thomas (5 January)
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
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Christmas 2019
A 'way of living marked by peace, justice, joy and generous love'
https://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/opinion/118410316/a-way-of-living-marked-by-peace-justice-joy-and-generous-love
On Christmas Eve, the Catholic and Anglican Bishops of Christchurch deliver a joint Christmas message, and reflect on calls for a single cathedral in the city to serve both dioceses.
How different communities celebrate on Christmas Day
https://www.odt.co.nz/news/national/how-different-communities-celebrate-christmas-day
For Christmas Day 2019, Karoline Tuckey takes a look at how some of our communities of belief will be celebrating today, and during the holiday season (includes Dame Lyndsay Freer on "What is Christmas to the Christians?" ...
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Hamilton priest Michael Gielen new Auckland Auxiliary Bishop
https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2001/S00069/hamilton-priest-michael-gielen-new-auckland-auxiliary-bishop.htm
Pope Francis has appointed Father Michael Gielen from the Catholic Diocese of Hamilton as the new Auxiliary Bishop for Auckland. Ordained as a priest in 1997, Bishop-elect Gielen served parishes in Gisborne, Hamilton and the western Bay of Plenty before becoming Director of Formation at the Holy Cross Seminary in Auckland in 2014, helping to train new priests.
New central city Catholic parish precinct to cost $126m
https://www.odt.co.nz/star-news/star-christchurch/new-central-city-catholic-parish-precinct-cost-126m
A planned new parish precinct that will see a new Catholic cathedral built in the heart of Christchurch by 2025 is set to cost $126 million. The Catholic diocesan construction project is part of the $500 million North of the Square project, a joint venture between Christchurch diocese, property developer Carter Group and Crown rebuild company Otakaro, reported NZ Catholic.
Is one of NZ's finest buildings about to be demolished? (video documentary)
https://www.newsroom.co.nz/2019/12/30/965095/is-one-of-nzs-finest-buildings-about-to-be-demolished#
[This four-minute documentary was made before it was definitely decided to a build a new Catholic cathedral in Christchurch in a more central part of the city than the present site. It includes discussion about the various architectural forms that could be models for the new cathedral - ml]
Sisters of Mercy nuns on temptation, wedding veils and the future of the Catholic church
https://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/118317457/sisters-of-mercy-nuns-on-temptation-wedding-veils-and-the-future-of-the-catholic-church
Diana and Lorraine Thomas have no regrets over never marrying or having children or even their unlikely career choice. Along with two other Sisters of Mercy who are in their 90s, Sister Adrian and Sister Celine, they live in the 12 bedroom convent in Timaru built in 1982 which has no double glazing or ensuites...
Hallelujah: New Catholic mission centre planned for Napier
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503462&objectid=12296848
Napier Catholic parishioners could soon be enjoying a new Catholic administration and mission centre. Recently, the Catholic Parish of Napier stated that since the demolition of the old presbytery and office in 2015, there had been no day-to-day physical presence of clergy or office staff on the St Patrick's Catholic Church site in Napier. The aim was that the new facility would be not only an office, but "a mission centre where people are offered hospitality".
A bit of a bind at Pompallier Mission - Heritage New Zealand
http://www.voxy.co.nz/national/5/355385
A new space dedicated to the fine art of traditional book-binding has been launched at Pompallier Mission, the historic place in Russell cared for by Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga.
Also: Pompallier Mission and Printery: https://www.heritage.org.nz/places/places-to-visit/northland-region/pompallier
David Cohen: Religion still relevant, but mostly for wrong reasons
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/406311/religion-still-relevant-but-mostly-for-wrong-reasons
While figures from the latest survey show the number of Kiwis with no religion has increased, religion hasn't been far from the headlines this year.
Summer reissue: A definitive ranking of the best church bangers (text audio and video, including 'Mo Maria')
https://thespinoff.co.nz/music/25-12-2019/summer-reissue-a-definitive-ranking-of-the-best-church-bangers/
God may have created all of his children in his image, but the same cannot be said for his hymns. Some church songs are good, some are bad, and some are absolute bangers. Madeleine Chapman ranks the best of them.
Nigerian Kiwi with multi-religion upbringing respects all beliefs
https://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/christchurch-life/117707715/nigerian-kiwi-with-multireligion-upbringing-respects-all-beliefs
It was common for families to be multi-religion when Sheun Fasheun grew up in Nigeria. He was born in Lagos, and his father was a staunch Pentecostal Evangelist Christian pastor. But when Fasheun's mother died when he was 8, he and another brother were sent to live with Muslim family. He was later raised by a Catholic aunty in Edo state, Benin city.
Disgraced Kiwi priest dies suddenly in Sydney, Australia
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12299498
A disgraced former Catholic priest from Hamilton has died suddenly in Australia. An obituary notice published in the New Zealand Herald said James Joseph Cunneen "suffered a heart attack and passed away suddenly" in the intensive care unit at Blacktown Hospital in Sydney.
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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS
St Joseph's, Rangiora: Canterbury schoolboy boycotts sushi shop in campaign for sustainable packaging (text and video)
https://www.stuff.co.nz/environment/118217429/rangiora-boy-boycotts-favourite-sushi-shop-in-campaign-for-sustainable-packaging
A Canterbury schoolboy is making a stand against plastic packaging, even though it means giving up one of his favourite treats. Dominic Ogilvie, 11, said while he loved sushi, he was prepared to forgo it if it could not be packaged sustainably. He has been a keen member of the St Joseph's School's Enviro group for two years and loves learning about native flora and fauna, and is encouraging his parents to plant native trees in their garden.
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INSPIRED WORD
Christ is baptized, and the Father is revealed as Father (Matthew 3:13-17)
A reading and commentary by Fr Edward J. Tyler, NSW, Australia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tf9VQoZMczQ
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CRUX - Edited by John L. Allen Jr. and Inés San Martin
http://cruxnow.com
** No end in sight to the horror': Australian bishops respond to fires
https://cruxnow.com/church-in-oceania/2020/01/no-end-in-sight-to-the-horror-australian-bishops-respond-to-fires/
Saying that "there is no end in sight to the horror which confronts us," Archbishop Mark Coleridge, president of the Australian Catholic Bishops' Conference, said the bishops have implemented a national response to months of wildfires...
** 'The New Pope' shows Hollywood interest in mystery of the papacy not waning
https://cruxnow.com/news-analysis/2020/01/the-new-pope-shows-hollywood-interest-in-mystery-of-the-papacy-not-waning/
While Anthony McCarten's screenplay for the "The Two Popes" needed to be taken with about a pound of salt - it was an imagined conversation between two real people - Paolo Sorrentino's "The New Pope" is probably meant to be taken with something a bit stronger...
** Expert says medical professionals need better training on spiritual care
https://cruxnow.com/interviews/2020/01/expert-says-medical-professionals-need-better-training-on-spiritual-care/
[Dr. Tracy A. Balboni is Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology at Harvard Medical School. She and her husband, Michael J. Balboni, co-wrote 'Hostility to Hospitality: Spirituality and Professional Socialization within Medicine'. She spoke to Charles Camosy...
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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 diocese of Auckland: https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/administration/staff-vacancies/
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THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND
https://www.catholic.org.nz/
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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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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' 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/
St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East' https://www.columban.org.au/media-and-publications/the-far-east-magazine/archive/
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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Facebook
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NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference
https://www.facebook.com/CatholicNZ/
Catholic Discovery NZ (Catholic Enquiry Centre)
https://www.facebook.com/pg/catholicdiscovery.nz/posts/
'NZ Catholic' newspaper
https://www.facebook.com/NZCatholic/
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand
https://www.facebook.com/caritasaotearoa/timeline
Holy Cross Seminary
https://www.facebook.com/HolyCrossNZ
Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ
https://www.facebook.com/Marists
Society of St Vincent de Paul NZ
https://www.facebook.com/Society-of-St-Vincent-de-Paul-in-New-Zealand-1065775963583004/
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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
https://www.romereports.com/en/ (video)
http://www.cruxnow.com
http://www.lastampa.it/vaticaninsider/eng
NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE
http://www.catholic.org.nz
Hamilton priest Father Michael Gielen appointed new Auckland Auxiliary Bishop (7 Jan 2020)
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/michael-gielen-new-auckland-auxiliary-bishop/
Pope Francis has appointed Father Michael Gielen from the Catholic Diocese of Hamilton as the new Auxiliary Bishop for Aucklan ...
NZCBC on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/pg/CatholicNZ/posts/
** Vinnies Australian Bushfire Appeal (10 January)
** Appointment of Fr Michael Gielen (7 January)
** Article about Sisters Lorraine Thomas and Diana Thomas (5 January)
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
****************
Christmas 2019
A 'way of living marked by peace, justice, joy and generous love'
https://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/opinion/118410316/a-way-of-living-marked-by-peace-justice-joy-and-generous-love
On Christmas Eve, the Catholic and Anglican Bishops of Christchurch deliver a joint Christmas message, and reflect on calls for a single cathedral in the city to serve both dioceses.
How different communities celebrate on Christmas Day
https://www.odt.co.nz/news/national/how-different-communities-celebrate-christmas-day
For Christmas Day 2019, Karoline Tuckey takes a look at how some of our communities of belief will be celebrating today, and during the holiday season (includes Dame Lyndsay Freer on "What is Christmas to the Christians?" ...
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Hamilton priest Michael Gielen new Auckland Auxiliary Bishop
https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2001/S00069/hamilton-priest-michael-gielen-new-auckland-auxiliary-bishop.htm
Pope Francis has appointed Father Michael Gielen from the Catholic Diocese of Hamilton as the new Auxiliary Bishop for Auckland. Ordained as a priest in 1997, Bishop-elect Gielen served parishes in Gisborne, Hamilton and the western Bay of Plenty before becoming Director of Formation at the Holy Cross Seminary in Auckland in 2014, helping to train new priests.
New central city Catholic parish precinct to cost $126m
https://www.odt.co.nz/star-news/star-christchurch/new-central-city-catholic-parish-precinct-cost-126m
A planned new parish precinct that will see a new Catholic cathedral built in the heart of Christchurch by 2025 is set to cost $126 million. The Catholic diocesan construction project is part of the $500 million North of the Square project, a joint venture between Christchurch diocese, property developer Carter Group and Crown rebuild company Otakaro, reported NZ Catholic.
Is one of NZ's finest buildings about to be demolished? (video documentary)
https://www.newsroom.co.nz/2019/12/30/965095/is-one-of-nzs-finest-buildings-about-to-be-demolished#
[This four-minute documentary was made before it was definitely decided to a build a new Catholic cathedral in Christchurch in a more central part of the city than the present site. It includes discussion about the various architectural forms that could be models for the new cathedral - ml]
Sisters of Mercy nuns on temptation, wedding veils and the future of the Catholic church
https://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/118317457/sisters-of-mercy-nuns-on-temptation-wedding-veils-and-the-future-of-the-catholic-church
Diana and Lorraine Thomas have no regrets over never marrying or having children or even their unlikely career choice. Along with two other Sisters of Mercy who are in their 90s, Sister Adrian and Sister Celine, they live in the 12 bedroom convent in Timaru built in 1982 which has no double glazing or ensuites...
Hallelujah: New Catholic mission centre planned for Napier
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503462&objectid=12296848
Napier Catholic parishioners could soon be enjoying a new Catholic administration and mission centre. Recently, the Catholic Parish of Napier stated that since the demolition of the old presbytery and office in 2015, there had been no day-to-day physical presence of clergy or office staff on the St Patrick's Catholic Church site in Napier. The aim was that the new facility would be not only an office, but "a mission centre where people are offered hospitality".
A bit of a bind at Pompallier Mission - Heritage New Zealand
http://www.voxy.co.nz/national/5/355385
A new space dedicated to the fine art of traditional book-binding has been launched at Pompallier Mission, the historic place in Russell cared for by Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga.
Also: Pompallier Mission and Printery: https://www.heritage.org.nz/places/places-to-visit/northland-region/pompallier
David Cohen: Religion still relevant, but mostly for wrong reasons
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/406311/religion-still-relevant-but-mostly-for-wrong-reasons
While figures from the latest survey show the number of Kiwis with no religion has increased, religion hasn't been far from the headlines this year.
Summer reissue: A definitive ranking of the best church bangers (text audio and video, including 'Mo Maria')
https://thespinoff.co.nz/music/25-12-2019/summer-reissue-a-definitive-ranking-of-the-best-church-bangers/
God may have created all of his children in his image, but the same cannot be said for his hymns. Some church songs are good, some are bad, and some are absolute bangers. Madeleine Chapman ranks the best of them.
Nigerian Kiwi with multi-religion upbringing respects all beliefs
https://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/christchurch-life/117707715/nigerian-kiwi-with-multireligion-upbringing-respects-all-beliefs
It was common for families to be multi-religion when Sheun Fasheun grew up in Nigeria. He was born in Lagos, and his father was a staunch Pentecostal Evangelist Christian pastor. But when Fasheun's mother died when he was 8, he and another brother were sent to live with Muslim family. He was later raised by a Catholic aunty in Edo state, Benin city.
Disgraced Kiwi priest dies suddenly in Sydney, Australia
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12299498
A disgraced former Catholic priest from Hamilton has died suddenly in Australia. An obituary notice published in the New Zealand Herald said James Joseph Cunneen "suffered a heart attack and passed away suddenly" in the intensive care unit at Blacktown Hospital in Sydney.
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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS
St Joseph's, Rangiora: Canterbury schoolboy boycotts sushi shop in campaign for sustainable packaging (text and video)
https://www.stuff.co.nz/environment/118217429/rangiora-boy-boycotts-favourite-sushi-shop-in-campaign-for-sustainable-packaging
A Canterbury schoolboy is making a stand against plastic packaging, even though it means giving up one of his favourite treats. Dominic Ogilvie, 11, said while he loved sushi, he was prepared to forgo it if it could not be packaged sustainably. He has been a keen member of the St Joseph's School's Enviro group for two years and loves learning about native flora and fauna, and is encouraging his parents to plant native trees in their garden.
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INSPIRED WORD
Christ is baptized, and the Father is revealed as Father (Matthew 3:13-17)
A reading and commentary by Fr Edward J. Tyler, NSW, Australia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tf9VQoZMczQ
*******************************************
CRUX - Edited by John L. Allen Jr. and Inés San Martin
http://cruxnow.com
** No end in sight to the horror': Australian bishops respond to fires
https://cruxnow.com/church-in-oceania/2020/01/no-end-in-sight-to-the-horror-australian-bishops-respond-to-fires/
Saying that "there is no end in sight to the horror which confronts us," Archbishop Mark Coleridge, president of the Australian Catholic Bishops' Conference, said the bishops have implemented a national response to months of wildfires...
** 'The New Pope' shows Hollywood interest in mystery of the papacy not waning
https://cruxnow.com/news-analysis/2020/01/the-new-pope-shows-hollywood-interest-in-mystery-of-the-papacy-not-waning/
While Anthony McCarten's screenplay for the "The Two Popes" needed to be taken with about a pound of salt - it was an imagined conversation between two real people - Paolo Sorrentino's "The New Pope" is probably meant to be taken with something a bit stronger...
** Expert says medical professionals need better training on spiritual care
https://cruxnow.com/interviews/2020/01/expert-says-medical-professionals-need-better-training-on-spiritual-care/
[Dr. Tracy A. Balboni is Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology at Harvard Medical School. She and her husband, Michael J. Balboni, co-wrote 'Hostility to Hospitality: Spirituality and Professional Socialization within Medicine'. She spoke to Charles Camosy...
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EMPLOYMENT
**********
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 diocese of Auckland: https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/administration/staff-vacancies/
******************************************************
THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND
https://www.catholic.org.nz/
***********************
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/
***********************
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' 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/
St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East' https://www.columban.org.au/media-and-publications/the-far-east-magazine/archive/
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
https://www.facebook.com/CatholicNZ/
Catholic Discovery NZ (Catholic Enquiry Centre)
https://www.facebook.com/pg/catholicdiscovery.nz/posts/
'NZ Catholic' newspaper
https://www.facebook.com/NZCatholic/
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand
https://www.facebook.com/caritasaotearoa/timeline
Holy Cross Seminary
https://www.facebook.com/HolyCrossNZ
Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ
https://www.facebook.com/Marists
Society of St Vincent de Paul NZ
https://www.facebook.com/Society-of-St-Vincent-de-Paul-in-New-Zealand-1065775963583004/
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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
https://www.romereports.com/en/ (video)
http://www.cruxnow.com
http://www.lastampa.it/vaticaninsider/eng
