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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE
NZCBC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatholicNZ/
** Rebecca Taylor-Hunt of Catholic Discovery has made this lovely video of yesterday's Stations of the Cross procession in Auckland ...
** A video from Bishop Steve from today's Stations of the Cross procession in Auckland.
** Holy Thursday message from Catholic Discovery NZ.
** The National Liturgy Office has published resources for both the Triduum and Easter Day of the Resurrection.
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Easter message from Auckland church leaders: Repairing the Irreparable
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/easter-message-from-auckland-church-leaders-repairing-the-irreparable/LWUJQ4MZWNHK7LR5XG2ZKFYKZI/
At Easter this year, we cannot forget those around our nation who have no opportunity to celebrate: those who have lost loved ones, those who have lost homes, those whose communities are isolated, and those whose livelihoods are threatened by the destruction of land and roading caused by Cyclone Gabrielle. One phrase that has stuck out in the news reporting of these weather disasters is "irreparable damage" ...
Crucifixion relevant today, Christians say
https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/crucifixion-relevant-today-christians-say
With all the hurt and suffering in the world, the crucifixion of Christ is just as relevant today as it was more than 2000 years ago, Christians say.
Fr Michael Hishon, of St Mary's Catholic Church Mosgiel, said about 50 people took turns at carrying a large heavy cross in yesterday's Walk of the Cross through the streets of Mosgiel, giving them an opportunity to figuratively trace the footsteps of Jesus on his way to sacrifice ...
Queenstown churches combine for Walk of the Cross (video)
https://www.odt.co.nz/news/the-south-today/queenstown-churches-combine-walk-cross
About 80 people from parishes and churches across the Wakatipu yesterday joined the Walk of the Cross through Queenstown.
The multidenominational event started at St Joseph's Catholic Church in Melbourne St and ended at St Peter's Anglican Church, and was led by Father Cipriano Fernandes of St Joseph's ...
Kaitaia police confirm hit-and-run victim was highly respected Kaitaia kaumatua Billy Pomare
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/northland-age/news/fatal-hit-and-run-victim-was-highly-respected-kaitaia-kaumatua-billy-pomare/Y7OSBBNRBZCZRIVHVZ5I73MHVI/
Kaitaia police have confirmed the victim of a recent alleged hit-and-run incident in the Far North was respected Kaitaia kaumatua Billy Pomare.
Big family bash planned for Manawatu woman's 100th birthday
https://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/300843929/big-family-bash-planned-for-manawat-womans-100th-birthday
Manawatu woman Remai Hehir has nearly 100 children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, but never misses a birthday or wedding anniversary. Hehir is turning 100 on Sunday and is celebrating it with a big family gathering at the Manawatu Golf Club on Saturday, with 163 family members attending ...
Rejection of Catholic conquest and 'white supremacy' law not enough: advocate
https://www.stuff.co.nz/pou-tiaki/131672474/rejection-of-catholic-conquest-and-white-supremacy-law-not-enough-advocate
The Vatican's rejection of a 15th century policy, which allowed the "conquest, colonisation and subjugation" of indigenous people including Maori, is being seen as a small start on a long road of amends. Taranaki Whanui chairperson Kara Puketapu-Dentice said it was a "good first step". Taranaki Whanui would be working with the Catholic archdiocese in Wellington "as we seek to give meaning to the words", including looking at returning Catholic lands to Maori. This included St Mary of the Angels on Boulcott St, within the Te Aro Pa area, and St Patrick's College in Upper Hutt, the site of a former pa ...
Mike Yardley : Bad week for Christchurch's Catholic diocese with megachurch plans now in limbo
https://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/opinion/300845729/bad-week-for-christchurchs-catholic-diocese-with-megachurch-plans-now-in-limbo
It's not a happy Easter week for the leadership of the Catholic diocese in Christchurch. The city's $500 million North of the Square mega-development is in grave disarray ...
NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS
St John's College junior canoe polo team crowned national champs
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/news/st-johns-college-junior-canoe-polo-team-crowned-national-champs/256U3BNEMFHMJHZDI6CP6SX3VA/
Three Hastings schools placed first in their respective divisions at this year's canoe polo New Zealand Secondary School Championship and Cup. Along with St John's College junior canoe polo team taking home the national champ's title, Havelock North School senior and junior girls won their divisions and Lindisfarne College junior team won the second division ...
Watch as St Bede's College edges Hamilton Boys' High School in Maadi Cup final photo finish
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/other-sports/131677840/watch-as-st-bedes-college-edges-hamilton-boys-high-school-in-maadi-cup-final-photo-finish
Rowing stalwarts have hailed the Maadi Cup final as one of the greatest in history as Christchurch's St Bede's College pipped Hamilton Boys' High School in a race-record photo finish.
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EASTER SUNDAY - A
Today's Mass, celebrated by Bishop Steve Lowe at St Mary's College Old Convent Chapel, Ponsonby, Auckland, can be viewed at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QY2C4uLZCC8
Sunday Mass is also broadcast on Shine TV (Freeview channel 25) at 2 pm and live streamed at:
https://www.shinetv.co.nz/videos/live (only viewable in New Zealand).
RNZ. Hymns on Sunday, (audio and text)
https://www.rnz.co.nz/concert/programmes/hymns/audio/2018884822/hymns-on-sunday-9-april-2023
Hymns to celebrate Easter Sunday include two New Zealand hymns, a hymn from the 8th century and the 21st century classic In Christ Alone
New Zealand Commentaries on the Readings for the Sundays of the Year:
Inspired Word: A video reading and commentary on the gospel of the day by Christine Paterson and Fr James Lyons.
John 20:1-9 The empty tomb
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1Rxg-thWTQ&list=PLeDNiKpHSQBDAIAYJEHi42R7ctvsFuTEU&index=35
Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith:
https://station15.co.nz/
Marist Laity NZ. Living the Word: Sundays of the Year: Discussion Guide
https://livingtheword.org.nz/
Easter Triduum 2023
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CRUX - Edited by John L. Allen Jr. and Inés San Martin
https://cruxnow.com
Recovering pope celebrates triumph of hope at Easter vigil Mass
https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2023/04/recovering-pope-celebrates-triumph-of-hope-at-easter-vigil-mass
Just one week after he left Rome's Gemelli Hospital after struggling to breathe due to a bout of bronchitis, Pope Francis celebrated the victory of hope over despair, of life over death, during an Easter vigil Mass Saturday. "Today the power of Easter summons you to roll away every stone of disappointment and mistrust," he said. "The Lord is an expert in rolling back the stones of sin and fear" ...
After season of division, Pope calls clergy to spurn 'disunity' and 'polarization'
https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2023/04/after-season-of-division-pope-calls-clergy-to-spurn-disunity-and-polarization
Amid a period in which conflicts in the Catholic Church, including among its hierarchy, have seemed to burst into full public view following the death of Pope Benedict XVI, Pope Francis called on clergy Thursday not to "play the game of the enemy" by becoming "even unintentionally, instruments of division" ...
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EMPLOYMENT
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Executive Director, NZ Catholic Bishops Conference, Wellington
Details at: https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/exec-director/ and from Chris Gilchrist on 027 5552074, gilchrist@ocg.co.nz
Applications close 17 April, 2023.
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 at Caritas Aotearoa:
https://www.caritas.org.nz/work-with-us
Job vacancies in the Catholic dioceses of ...
Auckland: https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/staff-vacancies/
Hamilton: https://www.cdh.org.nz/jobs
Wellington: https://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/adw_community/vacancies/
Dunedin: https://www.cdd.nz/we-offer/employment-opportunities
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THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND
https://www.catholic.org.nz/
The six dioceses:
https://www.catholic.org.nz/find-us/dioceses-2/#section_59
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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. https://nzcatholic.org.nz/
Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'.
https://www.cdh.org.nz/kete-korero/
Catholic Dioceses of Palmerston North and Wellington. 'Wel-com'
NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE
NZCBC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatholicNZ/
** Rebecca Taylor-Hunt of Catholic Discovery has made this lovely video of yesterday's Stations of the Cross procession in Auckland ...
** A video from Bishop Steve from today's Stations of the Cross procession in Auckland.
** Holy Thursday message from Catholic Discovery NZ.
** The National Liturgy Office has published resources for both the Triduum and Easter Day of the Resurrection.
***************************************
FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Easter message from Auckland church leaders: Repairing the Irreparable
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/easter-message-from-auckland-church-leaders-repairing-the-irreparable/LWUJQ4MZWNHK7LR5XG2ZKFYKZI/
At Easter this year, we cannot forget those around our nation who have no opportunity to celebrate: those who have lost loved ones, those who have lost homes, those whose communities are isolated, and those whose livelihoods are threatened by the destruction of land and roading caused by Cyclone Gabrielle. One phrase that has stuck out in the news reporting of these weather disasters is "irreparable damage" ...
Crucifixion relevant today, Christians say
https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/crucifixion-relevant-today-christians-say
With all the hurt and suffering in the world, the crucifixion of Christ is just as relevant today as it was more than 2000 years ago, Christians say.
Fr Michael Hishon, of St Mary's Catholic Church Mosgiel, said about 50 people took turns at carrying a large heavy cross in yesterday's Walk of the Cross through the streets of Mosgiel, giving them an opportunity to figuratively trace the footsteps of Jesus on his way to sacrifice ...
Queenstown churches combine for Walk of the Cross (video)
https://www.odt.co.nz/news/the-south-today/queenstown-churches-combine-walk-cross
About 80 people from parishes and churches across the Wakatipu yesterday joined the Walk of the Cross through Queenstown.
The multidenominational event started at St Joseph's Catholic Church in Melbourne St and ended at St Peter's Anglican Church, and was led by Father Cipriano Fernandes of St Joseph's ...
Kaitaia police confirm hit-and-run victim was highly respected Kaitaia kaumatua Billy Pomare
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/northland-age/news/fatal-hit-and-run-victim-was-highly-respected-kaitaia-kaumatua-billy-pomare/Y7OSBBNRBZCZRIVHVZ5I73MHVI/
Kaitaia police have confirmed the victim of a recent alleged hit-and-run incident in the Far North was respected Kaitaia kaumatua Billy Pomare.
Big family bash planned for Manawatu woman's 100th birthday
https://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/300843929/big-family-bash-planned-for-manawat-womans-100th-birthday
Manawatu woman Remai Hehir has nearly 100 children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, but never misses a birthday or wedding anniversary. Hehir is turning 100 on Sunday and is celebrating it with a big family gathering at the Manawatu Golf Club on Saturday, with 163 family members attending ...
Rejection of Catholic conquest and 'white supremacy' law not enough: advocate
https://www.stuff.co.nz/pou-tiaki/131672474/rejection-of-catholic-conquest-and-white-supremacy-law-not-enough-advocate
The Vatican's rejection of a 15th century policy, which allowed the "conquest, colonisation and subjugation" of indigenous people including Maori, is being seen as a small start on a long road of amends. Taranaki Whanui chairperson Kara Puketapu-Dentice said it was a "good first step". Taranaki Whanui would be working with the Catholic archdiocese in Wellington "as we seek to give meaning to the words", including looking at returning Catholic lands to Maori. This included St Mary of the Angels on Boulcott St, within the Te Aro Pa area, and St Patrick's College in Upper Hutt, the site of a former pa ...
Mike Yardley : Bad week for Christchurch's Catholic diocese with megachurch plans now in limbo
https://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/opinion/300845729/bad-week-for-christchurchs-catholic-diocese-with-megachurch-plans-now-in-limbo
It's not a happy Easter week for the leadership of the Catholic diocese in Christchurch. The city's $500 million North of the Square mega-development is in grave disarray ...
NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS
St John's College junior canoe polo team crowned national champs
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/news/st-johns-college-junior-canoe-polo-team-crowned-national-champs/256U3BNEMFHMJHZDI6CP6SX3VA/
Three Hastings schools placed first in their respective divisions at this year's canoe polo New Zealand Secondary School Championship and Cup. Along with St John's College junior canoe polo team taking home the national champ's title, Havelock North School senior and junior girls won their divisions and Lindisfarne College junior team won the second division ...
Watch as St Bede's College edges Hamilton Boys' High School in Maadi Cup final photo finish
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/other-sports/131677840/watch-as-st-bedes-college-edges-hamilton-boys-high-school-in-maadi-cup-final-photo-finish
Rowing stalwarts have hailed the Maadi Cup final as one of the greatest in history as Christchurch's St Bede's College pipped Hamilton Boys' High School in a race-record photo finish.
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EASTER SUNDAY - A
Today's Mass, celebrated by Bishop Steve Lowe at St Mary's College Old Convent Chapel, Ponsonby, Auckland, can be viewed at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QY2C4uLZCC8
Sunday Mass is also broadcast on Shine TV (Freeview channel 25) at 2 pm and live streamed at:
https://www.shinetv.co.nz/videos/live (only viewable in New Zealand).
RNZ. Hymns on Sunday, (audio and text)
https://www.rnz.co.nz/concert/programmes/hymns/audio/2018884822/hymns-on-sunday-9-april-2023
Hymns to celebrate Easter Sunday include two New Zealand hymns, a hymn from the 8th century and the 21st century classic In Christ Alone
New Zealand Commentaries on the Readings for the Sundays of the Year:
Inspired Word: A video reading and commentary on the gospel of the day by Christine Paterson and Fr James Lyons.
John 20:1-9 The empty tomb
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1Rxg-thWTQ&list=PLeDNiKpHSQBDAIAYJEHi42R7ctvsFuTEU&index=35
Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith:
https://station15.co.nz/
Marist Laity NZ. Living the Word: Sundays of the Year: Discussion Guide
https://livingtheword.org.nz/
Easter Triduum 2023
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CRUX - Edited by John L. Allen Jr. and Inés San Martin
https://cruxnow.com
Recovering pope celebrates triumph of hope at Easter vigil Mass
https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2023/04/recovering-pope-celebrates-triumph-of-hope-at-easter-vigil-mass
Just one week after he left Rome's Gemelli Hospital after struggling to breathe due to a bout of bronchitis, Pope Francis celebrated the victory of hope over despair, of life over death, during an Easter vigil Mass Saturday. "Today the power of Easter summons you to roll away every stone of disappointment and mistrust," he said. "The Lord is an expert in rolling back the stones of sin and fear" ...
After season of division, Pope calls clergy to spurn 'disunity' and 'polarization'
https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2023/04/after-season-of-division-pope-calls-clergy-to-spurn-disunity-and-polarization
Amid a period in which conflicts in the Catholic Church, including among its hierarchy, have seemed to burst into full public view following the death of Pope Benedict XVI, Pope Francis called on clergy Thursday not to "play the game of the enemy" by becoming "even unintentionally, instruments of division" ...
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EMPLOYMENT
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Executive Director, NZ Catholic Bishops Conference, Wellington
Details at: https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/exec-director/ and from Chris Gilchrist on 027 5552074, gilchrist@ocg.co.nz
Applications close 17 April, 2023.
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 at Caritas Aotearoa:
https://www.caritas.org.nz/work-with-us
Job vacancies in the Catholic dioceses of ...
Auckland: https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/staff-vacancies/
Hamilton: https://www.cdh.org.nz/jobs
Wellington: https://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/adw_community/vacancies/
Dunedin: https://www.cdd.nz/we-offer/employment-opportunities
******************************************************
THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND
https://www.catholic.org.nz/
The six dioceses:
https://www.catholic.org.nz/find-us/dioceses-2/#section_59
***********************
New Zealand Catholic
Periodicals & Newsletters
***********************
'NZ Catholic' is a national newspaper published by the Catholic Bishop of Auckland. https://nzcatholic.org.nz/
Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'.
https://www.cdh.org.nz/kete-korero/
Catholic Dioceses of Palmerston North and Wellington. 'Wel-com'
http://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/welcom/
Catholic Diocese of Christchurch. 'Inform'
https://chchcatholic.nz/?sid=25 (Latest news - Latest Inform)
Catholic Diocese of Dunedin. Newsletter
https://www.cdd.nz/
The Nathaniel Centre. The New Zealand Catholic Bioethics Centre. 'The Nathaniel Report' http://www.nathaniel.org.nz/
St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East'
https://www.columban.org.au/media-and-publications/the-far-east-magazine/archive/
Society of Saint Vincent de Paul NZ.
https://www.svdp.org.nz/resources/ Newsletters. News in Brief:
'Tui Motu Interislands'. An independent Catholic magazine.
https://tuimotu.org/ Scroll down to Articles, Explore More
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