Sunday, June 24, 2018

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New Look for Catholic Discovery (20 Jun 2018)

The Catholic Enquiry Centre (CEC) has unveiled new Catholic Discovery branding, as it seeks increased engagement with different audiences, including those with and those without Christian Faith, those active in the Church and those who have left, inviting them all to discover more about our community and the Church today ...

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Catholic bishops in New Zealand 'humbly acknowledge shortcomings' with LGBT, migrant communities (photos, includes video of street interviews)
Leaders of the Catholic Church in New Zealand say they "humbly acknowledge" their shortcomings, especially with regards to groups such as the LGBT and migrant communities.

Losing faith: Why fewer New Zealanders are attending church
A new report, Faith and Belief in New Zealand, says a third of New Zealanders identify with Christianity, down from 43 per cent in the 2013 Census and 49 per cent in the 2006 Census. The results of the 2018 Census are yet to be released.

Breaking confession seal may not help prevent abuse: bishops
Radio New Zealand (Phil Pennington)
New Zealand Catholic Bishops say there is no evidence that breaking the seal of confession would keep children safer. Australian states are moving to prosecute priests who don't report confessions of child sex abuse, despite opposition from the church.

'Shattered life' worth $30k: Sex abuse survivor releases book about attacks suffered in care (photo)
Darryl Smith's shattered life, according to St John of God, was worth $30,000. In 2009, the group paid the sum to Smith as a settlement for the abuse he suffered in Christchurch and Queensland ...

Calls for Catholic church to come up with solution for reporting of child abuse (audio interview with Mike Hosking))
Newstalk ZB 

Pirongia artist creates 260kg multi-media tribute to Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper.(photo)
Te Awamutu Courier
I first met artist Fran Mens when she moved 'home' to the Waipa from the Bay of Plenty about a year ago. She wanted to show me her defining work — a three-dimensional tribute to Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper ...

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Hato Petera College:

Hon Chris Hipkins. Interim decision on Hato Petera College

Auckland Maori Catholic school on the brink of closure (photo)
Radio New Zealand


Sacred Heart College, Napier: Hawke's Bay school celebrates World Refugee Day (text, photos, video)

St John's College students doing 'What Ever It Takes' to tackle tough issue, including hosting Government's Inquiry into Mental Health and Addictions (photo)

St Kevin's gets bragging rights

St Kevin's unbeaten at end of first round

St Peter's College builders construct champion robot to win WorldSkills title (photo)

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INSPIRED WORD 

Luke 1:57-66, 80 The birth of John the Baptist
A reading and commentary by Sister Stephanie Kitching.

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For Pope Francis, soccer's both a passion and a Gospel strategy
It's well known among close observers that Francis loves the sport. Less known perhaps, is that when he was in Argentina, he saw soccer as an ice-breaker and yet another element of a Church that goes out to encounter the faithful where they are ...

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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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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 

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Sunday, June 17, 2018

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Catholic Education Triennial Convention Engages National Educators (15 Jun 2018)

Catholic educators, Bishops, priests, school trustees and others have taken part in seminars, workshops, tours and exhibitions throughout this week at Wellington's TSB Arena on Wellington's waterfront ...

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In issue no. 542 June 17-30 2018: 'Man of great heart' remembered (Pa Yvan Sergy) ... Daughter of modern saint to speak at NZ conference ... Tertiary chaplaincy leaves Newman Hall for new base ... Opinion: Idolatry in Church and financial institutions ... Editorial: Sports apostolate is needed today ... Migrants communities fear for kids in secular NZ ... Akld youth responses differ from national survey ... Mary Jo Sharp: Engaging with people on the problem of evil ... Theology can't be the same after sex abuse crisis ... Child forgoes birthday gifts for cathedral.
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Taranaki taonga honoured by the Pope for service to the Catholic community (photo)
A Taranaki woman dubbed a taonga to the Catholic community has received a prestigious Papal honour. Margaret Hurley was awarded a Benemerenti Medal, a decoration awarded by the Pope and sent straight from the Vatican, during a service at New Plymouth's St Joseph's church on Sunday.

Miracle on St Benedicts Street (photos)
When the owner of Auckland's famous Hard to Find Bookshop was facing bankruptcy and out of options for a new home for his 90,000 books, he asked for a miracle. And got one. 

Significant Christian sites part of tour
Early contact between Christians and Maori in Turanganui a Kiwa will get a thorough airing during Historic Places Tairawhiti's bus tour tomorrow.

'I am Joseph, your brother'. by Cormac O'Duffy
US not-for-profit organisation Le Cheile-Together is seeking groups and churches in New Zealand willing to run events to help create a public memorial to Christian-Jewish relations in Jerusalem during its 70th anniversary year. It will be crafted by an Israeli stonemason from Jerusalem marble, with the wording in Hebrew and English: "I am Joseph, your brother".

Pam Watson's compassion honoured (photo)
The life and compassionate works of Pamela (Pam) Watson were honoured at her funeral held on May 31 in the Catholic Church in Waikanae. Pauline McGlinchey of Our Lady of Kapiti Parish described Pam as "a lady who lived out the gospel in her service to the homeless and those on the margins of society".

Woman supported by community mourned (photo)
Melissa Coakes, known as Mel, a Dunedin woman diagnosed with brain tumours only months after being given the all-clear for breast cancer died earlier this week, leaving her partner devastated.

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Gathering of Catholic Schools from throughout the country
Eight hundred Catholic educators are gathering in Wellington this week at the TSB Arena to celebrate Catholic education in New Zealand. The nation's Bishops will be present, and virtually every Catholic school will have delegates attending. Teachers from schools and Catholic tertiary educators will present a range of seminars.

Catholic schools do battle (photo caption)
Southern Junior Catholic Schools sports' tournament

Bishop Edward Gaines School: Principal says goodbye to Tokoroa (photo)
South Waikato News

Francis Douglas Memorial College: 'They couldn't believe our teachers had laptops and school apps' (photo)
Guards armed with machine guns, rote learning and poverty wages are standard conditions for schools in Pakistan, a Taranaki principal discovered.

Hato Paora: Call for driving instructors following influx of students to Manawatu training centre (photo)

Sacred heart College, New Plymouth: O'Connor and Tanner retain NZ Schools Cross Country titles

St Kevin's College unbeaten at end of first round

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INSPIRED WORD 

Mark 4:26-34 The parable of the growing seed 
A reading and commentary by Sister Stephanie Kitching.

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Episode 128 — Conviction, Courage, Communion and Commando (priest) (June 16, 2018)

The conviction of an Australian archbishop of failing to disclose child sexual abuse leads this month's show, with Anna, James and Gavin seeking to navigate the complex case of Archbishop Philip Wilson. In New Zealand, in Rome and in South America, there's a call for courage — among Kiwi seminarians, but also among those seeking to find solutions to the priestly shortage in places like the Amazon. Pope Francis has called for the German bishops to think again about their plans to allow inter-Communion for the spouses of Catholics, while in the US, a priest is showing off his spirit, as well as his physical gifts, in the show Ninja Warrior. It's another eclectic journey through the Catholic Church.

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** Pope denounces abortion as modern-day 'white glove' eugenics
Pope Francis denounced abortion on Saturday as the "white glove" equivalent of the Nazi-era eugenics program and urged families to accept the children that God gives them. News agencies quoted him as denouncing the pre-natal tests that can result in parents choosing to terminate a pregnancy if the fetus is malformed or suffering other problems ...

** Scientists, believers should admit how little they know, pope says
Scientists and people of faith always must admit they don't know everything, and they must never be afraid to explore and discover more, Pope Francis told astronomy students and experts ...

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NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC PERIODICALS & NEWSLETTERS 

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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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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/

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Sunday, June 10, 2018

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Two GPs scoop Queen's Service Medals in birthday honours list
A recently retired Methven GP honoured for services to rural health is most proud of all the babies he delivered. Recognised with a Queen's Service Medal, John McGettigan's citation catalogues his extensive contributions as a doctor and community member. 

Whangarei cricketing pillar Peter Crawford awarded Queen's Service Medal in 2018 Queen's Birthday Honours (photo)
Honoured. That was the main feeling for Peter Crawford after being awarded the Queen's Service Medal for services to the community and sport in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours.

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Principal says goodbye to Tokoroa (photo)
Bishop Edward Gaines School, Tokoroa

De La Salle College, McAuley High School: South Auckland students fight to keep Samoan language alive (photos, videos)

Garin College: Revealed: New Zealand's most influential teachers (text, video)

Hato Paora head boy Caleb Matthews a natural leader (photo)

Hato Petera College: Community's fight to save Auckland's Hato Petera College gathers pace (photos)

Sacred Heart college, Lower Hutt: Mural Unveiled for Sacred Heart Feast Day 8 June 2018


Stella Maris, Silverdale: Couple with autistic children turn misfortune into successful business (photos)

Verdon College: Makensie on song for contest after trip to Paris (photo)

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** Pope to oil execs: Clean energy an 'epochal' challenge
Pope Francis has told world oil executives that the transition to less-polluting energy sources "is a challenge of epochal proportions."

Unpacking FedEx's Vatican query: 'What country is it in?'
It's hard for a lot of people, especially Westerners accustomed to church/state separation, to understand why something perceived as a religious entity is also a state. For many who do know, the Vatican's sovereignty often strikes them as a quaint anachronism. If they're less charitably inclined, they see it as a malicious legal fiction ...

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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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EVENTS

New Zealand Catholic Education Convention
TSB Arena, Wellington, June 13-15 2018

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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/

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Sunday, June 3, 2018

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In issue 541, June 3 - 16 2018: Young Kiwis look forward to missions ... Leaky building issues at Akld seminary - Shortage of academics a worry ... Chaplaincy a bulwark against cults on campus ... Education leader says treat politicians with respect ... Bp Peter Cullinane: What does 'hope' really mean (II) ... Budget good but room for improvement ... North Otago students do good on visit to Cuba ... Harbour bridge leap for Mercy Hospice 

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Josephite Sisters in Whanganui taking change in their stride (photos)
Marie Skidmore, Marcienne Waite and Liz Hickey have known each other for 60 years as members of a Catholic Josephite order. Since the early 1970s they haven't worn a black and white habit, but what drives them is unchanged. "The Church and us exist for the world, not for ourselves," Marcienne says.

Life story: Farm gate was no barrier for active Westport man John O'Connor (photo)
An obituary of John Desmond O'Connor, the father of Damien O'Connor, the Minister of Agriculture.

Former Catholic brother faces historical child sex charges 
A former Catholic brother and current Auckland Catholic Diocese employee is facing historical sex charges against three young girls. Michael Beaumont appeared in the Auckland District Court on Thursday.

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Sacred Heart College, Lower Hutt: New Zealand youth sing of justice and peace 

St Catherine's College: Small Wellington school again delivers NCEA results well above national averages. 

St James Catholic School (Palmerston North) rings in its 60th year with weekend celebrations (photo) 

St Joseph's, Waihi: Students race to complete challenge (photos)
Waihi Leader
St Joseph's School raced to show ingenuity in the 2018 EPro8 Challenge last week. Four students — Matt Jennings, Jacob Anderson, Grace McDonald and Makenna Reid — from Waihi St Joseph's Catholic school competed in the 2018 EPro8 Challenge ...

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INSPIRED WORD 

Mark 14:12-16,22-26 "Take it, this is my body"
A reading and commentary by Rev. Canon Jenny Wilkens and Very Rev. Frank Nelson at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.

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** 'Pope's Poor' savor Rome track meet as Vatican talks sport

** Catholic disability group sees danger, opportunity in Netflix series

** Pope summons oil execs to Vatican to talk climate change

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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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EVENTS

New Zealand Catholic Education Convention
TSB Arena, Wellington, June 13-15 2018

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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/

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Sunday, May 27, 2018

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Catholic Bishops express concern at proposed abortion legislation changes (22 May 2018)

A joint submission by the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference (NZCBC) to the Law Commission last Friday argues that the State has an essential responsibility to protect and care for all human life, born and unborn, which it would abdicate by making abortion solely a matter between a woman and her doctor ...

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Catholic Bishops lobby Law Commission over proposed abortion law change
The state would fail its responsibility to care for all human life if it were to make abortion solely a matter between woman and doctor, according to the New Zealand Catholic Bishop's Conference (NZCBC). The group expressed its concerns in a submission to the Law Commission about Justice Minister Andrew Little's proposal to make abortion a health issue rather than a criminal one - a move abortion law-change advocates called "not all that surprising", as they questioned the NZCBC's points raised.

Peter Matheson: Media blind to nature of religion
When it comes to the media, churches appear to be regarded as a free fire zone, where anything goes, writes historian and theologian Peter Matheson. 

St Mary of the Angels Church wins award for seismic strengthening (text, photo, video)
Four years of hard work to save the St Mary of the Angels Church has garnered an award. The church was closed after the 2013 earthquake, and the Catholic diocese started a rigorous plan to strengthen it. 

Sacred Heart Cathedral roof is an earthquake risk (photo)
The Sacred Heart Cathedral in Wellington meets less than 33 per cent of the new building standard, but it will stay open for now. 

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Cullinane College: Former Whanganui man returns to take up principal's role at Cullinane College (photo)

Garin College: Rehearsals in full swing for one of the biggest events of the school calendar (photo)

Garin College: Teacher helps young people find inspiration (photo)

Kavanagh College: Dunedin trio to represent NZ in age-group champs

Sacred Heart Girls' College: New Plymouth school hostel evacuated after flooding  video

Sacred Heart Girls' College: Hamilton student wins award previously held by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern (photo)

St Joseph's, Queenstown: Book fair a success despite weather (photos)

St Kevin's College: Unbeaten St Kevin's College shows improvement from last season

St Mary's, Tauranga: Story of Mauao captured on the page (photo)

St Paul's, Richmond: It's black and white: Give way at pedestrian crossings as near misses rise (text, video, photos)

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Matthew 28:16-20 "Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations"

A reading and commentary by Sister Stephanie Kitching.

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** The (holy) ghost in the machine: Catholic thinkers tackle the ethics of artificial intelligence
At first glance, Pope Francis's January message to a cadre of business and political leaders gathered at this year's World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, appeared largely focused on the plight of the poor - a hallmark of his papacy. But it also contained a reference to an unusual topic for a pontiff: artificial intelligence ...

** Pope makes cinema history with debut in 'Beyond the Sun'
Pope Francis makes cinematic history by appearing in the family movie "Beyond The Sun," which releases this week.  This is the first time a pope has ever appeared in a feature film ...

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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

New Zealand Catholic Education Convention
TSB Arena, Wellington, June 13-15 2018

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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/

NZ Catholic Education Office. Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Details in 'NZ Catholic' May 6-19 2018 p.9, at https://www.seek.co.nz/job/36095096 and from adele@nzceo.org.nz  Applications close 31 May 2018.

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Sunday, May 20, 2018

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http://www.catholic.org.nz

Te Runanga website refreshed (17 May 2018)
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/te-runanga-website-refreshed/
Te Runanga o te Hahi Katorika o Aotearoa have given their website a new face, a new name and a revitalised content. Te Runanga is the national Maori advisory group appointed by the bishops. It advises the bishops on the pastoral care of Maori. Runanga members are appointed to represent the six dioceses of New Zealand...

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Website: http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/NZ-Catholic/262886647205656 
Full text articles: https://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/2018/

In issue no. 540, May 20 - June 2 2018: Call for courage made at seminary Mass ... Warning about more elder abuse ... Waikato students help kids from refugee countries ... Christians in Science tackle ultimate questions ... Religion has a future in NZ (interview with Prof. Peter Lineham) ... Bp Peter Cullinane: What does hope really mean? (part one) ... City garden an oasis for community ... International news.

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Upset over Invercargill organ upgrade and choir (photo)
https://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/news/103807275/upset-over-invercargill-organ-upgrade-and-choir
The Invercargill Catholic Basilica appears to be in a state of unrest over an organ upgrade. Members of the St Mary's Organ Committee have scheduled a meeting with Father Pat McGettigan over a stoush regarding decisions made regarding the church organ and the choir. 

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St Kevin's College: Pupils get in touch with the real Cuba (photos)
http://www.oamarumail.co.nz/community/pupils-get-in-touch-with-the-real-cuba/
St Kevin's College pupils are still buzzing after their recent trip to Cuba. Organising the trip was a labour of love for teacher Michelle Buckham and her helpers, and the results were as memorable as they had hoped.

Kavanagh College
https://www.odt.co.nz/sport/other-sport/bayfield-cleans-petanque-futsal-team-takes-home-title
Towards the end of term one, Kavanagh College participated in the annual Catholic Schools sports tournament in Gore. Schools participating were Verdon College, St Peter's College, Roncalli College and St Kevin's College...

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

John 20:19-23 Jesus appears to his disciples
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyApFiqrGvQ&index=36&list=PLeDNiKpHSQBDAIAYJEHi42R7ctvsFuTEU

A reading and commentary with Very rev. Frank Nelson and Rev. Dr Raymond Pelly at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.

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Episode 127 — Crosiers, Cardinal, Criticism and Climate (May 16, 2018)

There's more cause for celebration in New Zealand, with a second bishop ordained in quick succession. Bishop Michael Dooley is a local boy who has swapped his farmer's crook for a bishop's crosier. Across the Tasman in Australia, Cardinal George Pell has been ordered to stand trial on historical sexual offences, making him the highest-ranking cleric to be charged. The Cardinal entered his "not guilty" plea in a clear and firm voice. In the Philippines, President Rodrigo Duterte has chosen to unleash his power on an Australian religious sister, who has been speaking up on behalf of the poor and the marginalised. Meanwhile, the bishops of Oceania — Australia, New Zealand and many Pacific island nations — have also called for protection for those who are in danger, including from climate change. All in a month's work for the panel of Anna, James and Gavin on The 15th Station.

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http://cruxnow.com

** Fiery Episcopal bishop brings American flare to royal wedding
https://cruxnow.com/global-church/2018/05/19/fiery-us-bishop-brings-american-flare-to-royal-wedding/
Nothing captured the trans-Atlantic nature of Saturday's royal wedding as much as the guest preacher whose sermon brought American fire and flare to a very English church service. The Most Rev. Michael Bruce Curry's passionate sermon on the theme of love, studded with quotes from the bible, Martin Luther King Jr and African-American spirituals, not to mention a Catholic tip of the cap to the late French Jesuit Teilhard de Chardin, was a contrast to the more solemn and muted Anglican style the royal family is used to.

** Pope to canonize Paul VI, Oscar Romero in Rome Oct. 14
https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2018/05/19/pope-to-canonize-paul-vi-oscar-romero-in-rome-oct-14/
Pope Francis has chosen the date for the ceremony that will see the Catholic Church officially recognize the sainthood of Pope Paul VI and Oscar Romero, Archbishop of San Salvador, who was martyred as he was celebrating Mass.

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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

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

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
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'NZ Catholic' newspaper
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Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand
https://www.facebook.com/caritasaotearoa/timeline

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://www.catholicherald.co.uk/?s=morning+catholic+must-reads

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

https://www.youtube.com/user/romereports/videos?sort=dd&flow=grid&view=0 (video)

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EVENTS

New Zealand Catholic Education Convention
TSB Arena, Wellington, June 13-15 2018

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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/

NZ Catholic Education Office. Deputy Chief Executive Officer
https://www.nzceo.org.nz/
Details in 'NZ Catholic' May 6-19 2018 p.9, at https://www.seek.co.nz/job/36095096 and from adele@nzceo.org.nz  Applications close 31 May 2018.

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Sunday, May 13, 2018

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
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New catholic bishop reconsiders Christchurch cathedral restoration (photos)
Canterbury's new catholic bishop is reconsidering restoration of the earthquake-damaged Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. Paul Martin, who was ordained as the new bishop in March, is exploring other options, including building a new catholic cathedral on a more central Christchurch site. He plans to ask architects to draw up concepts for what a new cathedral might look like on a $40m budget.

Church abuse victims resigned to being left out of inquiry
Church abuse survivors have resigned themselves to being excluded from the upcoming Royal Commission of Inquiry. The public consultation period about how the inquiry should run wrapped up a week ago and its chair Sir Anand Satyanand has begun going through the 300 submissions.

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News of the Schools
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Kavanagh College
Towards the end of term one, Kavanagh College participated in the annual Catholic Schools sports tournament in Gore. Schools participating were Verdon College, St Peter's College, Roncalli College and St Kevin's College...

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INSPIRED WORD 

Matthew 28:16-20 Jesus appears to his disciples

A reading and commentary by Sister Stephanie Kitching.

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Christian persecution urgently calls churches to seek unity, pope says
Seeking Christian unity is more urgent than ever because of the ongoing persecution of Christians, Pope Francis told an Orthodox leader. Meeting with Metropolitan Rastislav, primate of the Orthodox Church in the Czech and Slovak Republics, the pope said the "suffering of many brothers and sisters persecuted because of the Gospel urgently calls us to act in seeking greater unity."

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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

New Zealand Catholic Education Convention
TSB Arena, Wellington, June 13-15 2018

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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/

NZ Catholic Education Office. Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Details in 'NZ Catholic' May 6-19 2018 p.9, at https://www.seek.co.nz/job/36095096 and from adele@nzceo.org.nz  Applications close 31 May 2018.

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