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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Faith guides Diann
Stratford Press
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/stratford-press/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503390&objectid=12251425
Diann Jeffares says her Catholic faith guides her in her daily life. One of this year's Stratford District Council Citizens Awards recipients, Diann has given many years of service to the town she has always lived in. From teaching dance to generations of students, to working as a teacher aide at St Joseph's Stratford, Diann says she has always enjoyed helping in the community...

Roncalli College's new $2.5m sports complex gets its roof on
https://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/114537912/roncalli-colleges-new-25m-sports-complex-gets-its-roof-on
A $2.5 million sport and community facility at Roncalli College has taken another a major step toward completion with its roof going on in the past week.

Young swimmer faces best
https://www.odt.co.nz/sport/swimming/young-swimmer-faces-best
The 15-year-old Dunedin swimmer Erika Fairweather lined up 10m away from American Katie Ledecky in Gwangju, Korea, yesterday. It was the toughest - and most exciting - challenge the Kavanagh College pupil could have asked for in her Fina World Championships debut.

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INSPIRED WORD

Luke 11:1-13 Jesus' teaching on prayer (The Lord's Prayer)
A reading and commentary by Sister Stephanie Kitching.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=001_p90DnHs&list=PLeDNiKpHSQBAMx_xkzRR8wnm_isNdXF-u&index=14

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

http://cruxnow.com

Could Mary Magdalene be part of the modern "#MeToo" movement?
https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2019/07/27/could-mary-magdalene-be-part-of-the-modern-metoo-movement/
Earlier this week, the Catholic Church honored Saint Mary Magdalene, perhaps the most important woman in the New Testament aside from the Virgin Mary. Jesus' mother holds the highest standing of any among the Catholic saints, however Mary Magdalene was dubbed the "apostle of the apostles" by St. Thomas Aquinas since after being the first to see Jesus after his resurrection, she was the one Jesus tasked with telling the other disciples about his rising from the dead ...

Boris Johnson gives British Church Trump-like conundrum
https://cruxnow.com/news-analysis/2019/07/26/boris-johnson-gives-british-church-trump-like-conundrum/
in an open letter, Christian leaders from seven denominations warned Boris Johnson that a no-deal Brexit would be a "huge gamble to take with the basic needs of our poorest citizens and communities". However, the Catholic Church didn't sign the letter, and will probably have a "wait and see" attitude to the new resident of Number 10 ...

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EVENTS

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Saints Next Door video competition 2019
https://www.videocompetition.co.nz/

The Catholic Enquiry Centre is running a video competition open to all young people interested in sharing Pope Francis' Saint Next Door message. Pope Francis, in 2018, explained that we all can be holy. Being a Saint is not limited to high profile individuals. We all have a part to play in our communities. If we follow the values that Jesus taught, this help can improve the worlds we live in.

We need your help to tell the stories of the Saints that live in your world. Your hero could be a coach, teacher, friend, neighbour or family member. If you can capture the special things they do, then you could win yourself some cool new technology.  Registration deadline: 23 August 2019. Entries must be submitted online by 30 August 2019.

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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/
** Dunedin: https://www.cdd.org.nz/employment-opportunities

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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
***********************

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  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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Facebook
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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

NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference
https://www.facebook.com/CatholicNZ/

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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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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

http://www.catholic.org.nz

New video provides unique insight into the work of our Chaplains in prisons (11 Jul 2019)
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/new-video-provides-a-unique-insight/

NZCBC on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/CatholicNZ/posts/2458202644191468

** 'Heads Up' is a cute visual illustration that was used by the Wellington Archdiocesan youth ministry team to illustrate what youth accompaniment looks like. (July 19)

** Another wonderful insight from Fr Neil Vaney, this time on the celebration of the Eucharist (July 18)

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Stratford District Council acknowledges local champions
http://www.voxy.co.nz/national/5/343262
Diann Jeffares volunteers much of her time to her faith, the Catholic Church, which began some 33 years ago when she was asked to be a Eucharistic Minister, delivering communion at church and in the community...

Dedicated couple rewarded after turning around school rugby team's fortunes (video)
https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/dedicated-couple-rewarded-after-turning-around-school-rugby-teams-fortunes
The St John's College 1st XV from Hastings were a little down and out after almost a decade with no wins. That all changed last year when Ritchie and Rochelle Williams stepped in as volunteer coach and manager. The dynamic duo gave the team what they were missing – belief in themselves and a true team spirit.

Kids help New Plymouth Airport go predator-free
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1907/S00361/kids-help-new-plymouth-airport-go-predator-free.htm
Waitara schoolkids and New Plymouth Airport are getting on board the Towards Predator-Free Taranaki goal together. Year 6 and 7 students at St Joseph's Waitara Full Primary School made pest traps, with help from Taranaki Regional Council, to lay around the airport perimeter.

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INSPIRED WORD

Luke 10:38-42 Hearing the word (Martha and Mary)
A reading and commentary by Fr Edward J. Tyler, NSW, Australia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhfLQGyzcA8

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STATION XV

http://station15.co.nz/

Episode 140 — The Conundrum Episode (July 17, 2019)

It's an episode of head-scratchers and what analysts often refer to as "wicked" policy problems. How should we — society generally, and Catholics — respond to the plight of desperate people seeking a new home? How should bishops respond to changing demographics and the needs of the faithful? Should the Church allow its facilities to be memorial sites for survivors of child sexual abuse? The seal of Confession and attempts to sanctify a crime-ridden city seem somewhat straightforward by comparison. Join Anna, Donald, James and Gavin for our latest episode.

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

http://cruxnow.com

Is Thomas Aquinas a Protestant? Book looks at saint's universal appeal
https://cruxnow.com/interviews/2019/07/20/is-thomas-aquinas-a-protestant-book-looks-at-saints-universal-appeal/

Editor's Note: Francis J. Beckwith is Professor of Philosophy and Church-State Studies, and Associate Director of the Graduate Program in Philosophy, at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. He was born Catholic, but later became an Evangelical Protestant. Beckwith is the former president of the Evangelical Theological Society, but resigned when he returned to the Catholic Church in 2007. His latest book is Never Doubt Thomas: The Catholic Aquinas as Evangelical and Protestant. He spoke to Charles Camosy ...

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EVENTS

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Saints Next Door video competition 2019
https://www.videocompetition.co.nz/

The Catholic Enquiry Centre is running a video competition open to all young people interested in sharing Pope Francis' Saint Next Door message. Pope Francis, in 2018, explained that we all can be holy. Being a Saint is not limited to high profile individuals. We all have a part to play in our communities. If we follow the values that Jesus taught, this help can improve the worlds we live in.

We need your help to tell the stories of the Saints that live in your world. Your hero could be a coach, teacher, friend, neighbour or family member. If you can capture the special things they do, then you could win yourself some cool new technology.  Registration deadline: 23 August 2019. Entries must be submitted online by 30 August 2019.

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EMPLOYMENT
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NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference. Communications Advisor. Administrator. (2 positions, both in Wellington)
Details in 'NZ Catholic' July 14-27 2019 p.20 (Communications Advisor only), at https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/communications-advisor-sought/ and from Siobhan Dilly, Executive Officer, NZCBC, secretariat@nzcbc.org.nz  Applications for both positions close 22 July 2019.

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/
** Dunedin: https://www.cdd.org.nz/employment-opportunities

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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/

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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  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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Facebook
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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

NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference
https://www.facebook.com/CatholicNZ/

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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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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

https://www.facebook.com/CatholicNZ/posts/2458202644191468

** Saints Next Door video competition 2019 (11 July)
** Fr Neil Vaney, 50 years of service (10 July)

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'NZ CATHOLIC'

Website: http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/NZ-Catholic/262886647205656
Full text articles: https://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/2019/

In issue no. 569, July 14-27 2019: New provincial for Society of Mary ... 50 years of justice, peace, development work (Caritas' anniversary) ... End of Life Choice Bill: articles by the NZ Catholic Bioethics Centre, 'NZ Catholic' staff, and Bill and Mary English ... You are more beautiful than you dare to believe' - Jean Vanier and how life should be lived ....Giving hope to students who are pregnant ... New charismatic service body meets in NZ ... Hui considers structure for Katorika Maori Commission ... Wide world of Catholic education seen (international Catholic education congress).

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Youth arrested after blaze at derelict Antonio Hall in Christchurch (photo gallery of the interior)
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/114215851/fire-at-christchurchs-antonio-hall-deemed-suspicious
Police have arrested and charged one person after a fire that damaged a derelict hall in Christchurch. More than 50 firefighters spent hours trying to save Antonio Hall on Riccarton Rd after a "significant" fire erupted about 5.20pm on Friday. The hall, a large property with 279 rooms and once described as "one of the finest in Christchurch", was used as a Catholic seminary for three decades. Firefighters managed to save the hall's chapel and the east and west wings.

Also: Christchurch's Antonio Hall ravaged by fire as heritage fans fear 'demolition by neglect'
https://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/114210871/antonio-hall-ablaze-in-christchurch

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS
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Model ready to strut her stuff at Hokonui Fashion Design Awards
https://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/news/114054319/model-ready-to-strut-her-stuff-at-hokonui-fashion-design-awards
Emily Moffat has sat in the audience at the MLT Hokonui Fashion Design Awards, but this year she'll make the move onto the catwalk instead. The St Peter's College pupil is making her debut as a model at the awards, and what she's wearing on the night will remain "top secret" until then.

Gore wrestler with multiple championship wins nationwide
https://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/114076077/gore-wrestler-with-multiple-championship-wins-nationwide
Within 16 months of taking up amateur wrestling Taylah Friend has competed successfully in the United States and won six championships in New Zealand. It's a really good sport to be part of ... I've made a lot of friends through it," Taylah, a St Peter's College student, said.

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INSPIRED WORD

Luke 10:25-37 The parable of the Good Samaritan
A reading and commentary with Violet Kudzotsa and Zenaida Savill.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxwLcJioRmY&list=PLeDNiKpHSQBAMx_xkzRR8wnm_isNdXF-u&index=13

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

http://cruxnow.com

U.S. and Britain putting a new emphasis on religious freedom abroad
https://cruxnow.com/news-analysis/2019/07/12/u-s-and-britain-putting-a-new-emphasis-on-religious-freedom-abroad/
Next week, U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo will host the second Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom in Washington. The meeting comes just a week after Pompeo's British counterpart - Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt - presented the final report from an independent inquiry he commissioned into worldwide anti-Christian persecution...

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EVENTS

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Eucharistic Convention, Sacred Heart College, Auckland. 12-14 July 2019.
http://auckland.eucharist.nz/


Saints Next Door video competition 2019
https://www.videocompetition.co.nz/

The Catholic Enquiry Centre is running a video competition open to all young people interested in sharing Pope Francis' Saint Next Door message. Pope Francis, in 2018, explained that we all can be holy. Being a Saint is not limited to high profile individuals. We all have a part to play in our communities. If we follow the values that Jesus taught, this help can improve the worlds we live in.

We need your help to tell the stories of the Saints that live in your world. Your hero could be a coach, teacher, friend, neighbour or family member. If you can capture the special things they do, then you could win yourself some cool new technology.  Registration deadline: 23 August 2019. Entries must be submitted online by 30 August 2019.

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EMPLOYMENT
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NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference. Communications Advisor. Administrator. (2 positions, both in Wellington)
Details in 'NZ Catholic' July 14-27 2019 p.20 (Communications Advisor only), at https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/communications-advisor-sought/ and from Siobhan Dilly, Executive Officer, NZCBC, secretariat@nzcbc.org.nz  Applications for both positions close 22 July 2019.

Manager, Catholic Education Office, Catholic Diocese of Dunedin
Details in 'NZ Catholic' July 14-27 2019 p.20, at https://www.cdd.org.nz/employment-opportunities
and from paulinel@cdd.org.nz  Applications close 17 July 2019.

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/
** Dunedin: https://www.cdd.org.nz/employment-opportunities

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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/

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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  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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Facebook
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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

NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference
https://www.facebook.com/CatholicNZ/

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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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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

http://www.catholic.org.nz

Seeking Communications Advisor and Administrator (1 July)
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/communications-advisor-sought/
(Details below under 'Employment')

NZCBC on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/CatholicNZ/posts/2458202644191468
NZ Catholic Prison Chaplaincy. YouTube video. (5 July)

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

The pain in Spain: Camino Skies star Terry Wilson sees the trek as a 'metaphor for life'
https://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/kiwi-traveller/113828709/the-pain-in-spain-camino-skies-star-terry-wilson-sees-the-trek-as-a-metaphor-for-life
Heading into a village along the Camino De Santiago in northern Spain, Terry Wilson was stopped by an unusually chatty old man.  Locals along the famous pilgrimage route don't often stop to talk to walkers because there are so many "they'd be there all day if they did", Terry says. But this man showed a keen interest in the then-68-year-old from Manawatu. When Terry told him he was from New Zealand, the stranger drew almost too close for comfort...

The past, present and future of NZ's oldest hospice as it celebrates the big 4-0
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/113824817/the-past-present-and-future-of-nzs-oldest-hospice-as-it-celebrates-the-big-40
Mary Potter Hospice, which this week celebrates its 40th anniversary, was established to provide free-of-charge palliative care to the people of Wellington, Porirua and Kapiti.Setting up such a service wasn't without its challenges, with people's idea of dealing with dying to simply "put them in the corridor" or "out in the ground" and not talk about it. It was that attitude that Margaret Lancaster and her fellow Sisters of the Little Company of Mary wanted to change for the better.

Obituary: Mervyn Robert Williamson (Merv) August 3, 1932 – April 25, 2019
https://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/113956761/obit-mervyn-robert-williamson-merv-august-3-1932--april-25-2019
Merv was a life member of the Maniapoto Rugby Referees Association; the King Country Rugby Referees Association; the Te Kuiti Amateur Swimming Association; the King Country Grey Power Association; the New Zealand Social Credit Party; the Te Kuiti Quota Club; and the Te Kuiti Bowling Club. His lifetime service awards were given by the Waikato Amateur Swimming Association and Waitomo District Sports Awards.

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS
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Chanel College 'stepping up' for foodbanks
https://times-age.co.nz/chanel-college-stepping-up-for-foodbanks/
Chanel College pupils presented Lyn Tankersley, Masterton Foodbank, and Kevin Conroy, Carterton Foodbank, with 500 food items last week.

Sacred Heart Girls' College opens new $280,000 multi-sport turf
https://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/113865154/sacred-heart-girls-college-opens-new-280000-multisport-turf
After six years of planning, New Plymouth's Sacred Heart Girls' College has opened its new $280,000, multi-sport artificial turf.

St Kevin's College: Blood Match' fought for prized 'Peanut' (video)
https://www.odt.co.nz/sport/rugby/school-rugby/blood-match-fought-prized-peanut
Affectionately known as the "Blood Match", the annual Waitaki Boys' High School and St Kevin's College First XV rugby clash is matched by few occasions on the North Otago sporting calendar.

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INSPIRED WORD

Luke 10:1-12 17-20 Jesus sends out the seventy-two
A reading and commentary by Simon McLellan and John Teariki
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lw0K0YvM1vg&list=PLeDNiKpHSQBAMx_xkzRR8wnm_isNdXF-u&index=12

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

http://cruxnow.com

The sainthood of John Henry Newman a chance for left-right unity in the Church
https://cruxnow.com/news-analysis/2019/07/05/the-sainthood-of-john-henry-newman-a-chance-for-left-right-unity-in-the-church/
This week's announcement that Blessed John Henry Newman will be made a saint on Oct. 13 was greeted with celebration from all corners. Newman is considered a precursor to Vatican II: His writings on the Church Fathers anticipated the ressourcement theology of the mid-20th century, and his emphasis on the conscience and explanations of the development of doctrine have been a central point of post-conciliar theology. This is not to say Newman was a modern-day liberal, but it does put the new saint in an interesting category: He is embraced by most of both the Catholic left and right not so much for the holiness of his life - which for a saint, strangely doesn't get a lot of print - but for his theology...

Indian cardinal says Curia reform will have 'Francis effect'
https://cruxnow.com/interviews/2019/07/06/cardinal-gracias-says-curia-reform-will-have-francis-effect/
Cardinal Oswald Gracias of Bombay, India, is a member of the council of cardinals re-writing the Vatican's constitution, and he was also tapped to be one of the four coordinators of a recent Church summit on the protection of minors. Gracias told Crux said that the reorganization of the Roman Curia - the central government of the Catholic Church - will have a "Francis effect," and have evangelization, service and charity as its three key pillars ...

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EVENTS

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Eucharistic Convention, Sacred Heart College, Auckland. 12-14 July 2019.
http://auckland.eucharist.nz/


Saints Next Door video competition 2019
https://www.videocompetition.co.nz/

The Catholic Enquiry Centre is running a video competition open to all young people interested in sharing Pope Francis' Saint Next Door message. Pope Francis, in 2018, explained that we all can be holy. Being a Saint is not limited to high profile individuals. We all have a part to play in our communities. If we follow the values that Jesus taught, this help can improve the worlds we live in.

We need your help to tell the stories of the Saints that live in your world. Your hero could be a coach, teacher, friend, neighbour or family member. If you can capture the special things they do, then you could win yourself some cool new technology.  Registration deadline: 23 August 2019. Entries must be submitted online by 30 August 2019.

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EMPLOYMENT
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NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference. Communications Advisor. Administrator. (2 positions, both in Wellington)
Details at https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/communications-advisor-sought/ and from Siobhan Dilly, Executive Officer, NZCBC, secretariat@nzcbc.org.nz  Applications for both positions close 22 July 2019.

Manager, Catholic Education Office, Catholic Diocese of Dunedin
Details in 'NZ Catholic' June 30 - July 13 2019 p.20, at https://www.cdd.org.nz/employment-opportunities
and from paulinel@cdd.org.nz  Applications close 17 July 2019.

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/
** Dunedin: https://www.cdd.org.nz/employment-opportunities

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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
***********************

'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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Facebook
*********

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

NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference
https://www.facebook.com/CatholicNZ/

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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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'NZ CATHOLIC'

Website: http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/NZ-Catholic/262886647205656
Full text articles: https://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/2019/

In issue no. 568, June 30 - July 13 2019: Do young people get cold shoulder in our churches? ... Headmaster speaks out against legalising cannabis ... Good Shepherd College has final graduation ... 'Knockabout' Kiwi bloke ordained in Rome ... Editorial: Victorian law's Church challenge; Rome link to mother Aubert cause is a boost ... Best governance for Catholic organisations ... Tributes flow for remarkable Sr Pauline O'Regan ... Memory of Jean Vanier honoured by communities (photo feature) ... SSVdP seminars to focus on renewal and recruitment ... Helen Luxford: Vocations ... Working together in NZ to better help seafarers ... De La Salle's tercentenary year celebrated.

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

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Christchurch diocese reorganisation
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John O'Connor: An opportunity to participate in a new beginning
https://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/opinion/113740986/an-opportunity-to-participate-in-a-new-beginning
It is two weeks since Bishop Paul Martin presented his proposal for restructuring the Catholic parishes of Christchurch city inviting Catholics to take this time to reflect and pray before submitting responses. As the bishop reminds us "our immediate reactions are often not our best responses" ...

Mike Yardley: 'Shock and awe' over Catholic plan to axe seven Christchurch parishes
https://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/opinion/113727607/will-response-prompt-a-softening-of-catholic-parish-proposal
A palpable sense of shock engulfed many Christchurch Catholic churches just over a fortnight ago, as a video played of Bishop Paul Martin unveiling a radical parish restructure. Under the proposal, Christchurch's 12 existing parishes would be amalgamated into just five, with a host of existing suburban churches jettisoned.

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Why it's easier for a rich man to get into heaven than a Christian party into politics
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/113821161/why-its-easier-for-a-rich-man-to-get-into-heaven-than-a-christian-party-into-politics
The time seems right for a strong Christian voice in Parliament. Our politicians are discussing euthanasia, abortion, cannabis reform, gender issues and freedom of speech. But challenges remain in bringing the voice of God from his house to that representing the people ...

Memorial ribbons trashed at Cathedral next to inquiry into child abuse
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/113763450/memorial-ribbons-trashed-at-cathedral-next-to-inquiry-into-child-abuse
Only minutes after a hearing of the Royal Commission into child abuse wrapped up, a man was removing abuse survivors' memorial ribbons at nearby St Patrick's Cathedral. The bizarre incident on Tuesday followed ongoing controversy about the destruction of "loud fences" which commemorate abuse victims.

Delay prompts call for bishop to 'break the cycle' of inaction
https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/insight/delay-prompts-call-bishop-break-cycle-inaction
Former pupils of Kavanagh College are calling on the Catholic Bishop of Dunedin to "break the cycle" of inaction over historic sexual abuse by committing to renaming the school. The call from Christian Unkovich-McNab and Sam Murphy came after the Roman Catholic Bishop of Dunedin, the Most Rev Michael Dooley, said yesterday he was still to decide if the Dunedin college - named after former Bishop John Kavanagh - needed a new name.

Caritas celebrates 50 years working for justice
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1906/S00345/caritas-celebrates-50-years-working-for-justice.htm
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand is celebrating its 'Jubilee Year' this year, representing 50 years since national bodies were established for justice, peace and development, including the provision of Catholic volunteers overseas.

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS
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Kavanagh College: Erika's simple goal:'do my best'
https://www.odt.co.nz/sport/swimming/erikas-simple-goaldo-my-best
Imagine being 15 years old and preparing for the prospect of competing against your idol. Would you be excited? Scared? Nervous? All of the above was the answer Erika Fairweather gave.

St John's College: Aiming for the sky at US tramp contest
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/hamilton-news/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503364&objectid=12244719
Hamilton teen Max McQuoid is at the 2019 GRTGames in San Diego, representing Australasia in garden trampolining or GTramp, after finding a sponsor to fund the trip.

St Michael's, Rotorua: Man charged with murder after Rotorua shooting
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12244327
A 53-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of a 39-year-old man in a firearms incident in Rotorua last night. St Michael's Catholic School in Western Heights posted on Facebook it was a "sad day for the community".

Pompallier Catholic College students spur unisex uniform option
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/education/news/article.cfm?c_id=35&objectid=12242383
Pompallier Catholic College students Ingrid Tillman and Madeline Bassett always thought the blouses female students had to wear were uncomfortable, unflattering, and tight. So when they casually complained to the Whangarei school's guidance counsellor Damian Pullen, who told them they could petition to get it changed - they did.

St Kevin's hostel upgrade begun
https://www.odt.co.nz/regions/north-otago/st-kevins-hostel-upgrade-begun
A million-dollar refurbishment of the ageing hostel buildings at St Kevin's College, which will eventually house both boy and girl boarders on the same site, is well under way.

St Kevin's College: Turf opens with celebration
http://www.oamarumail.co.nz/slideshow/turf-opens-with-celebration/
St Kevin's College's new multi-sport turf was officially opened last Friday.

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INSPIRED WORD

Authority and Obedience (Luke 9, 51-62)
A reading and commentary by Fr Edward J. Tyler, NSW, Australia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utBFJu6uWvA

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

http://cruxnow.com

Pope: Jesus is looking for witnesses, not 'religion editors'
https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2019/06/29/pope-jesus-is-looking-for-witnesses-not-religion-editors/
Being a follower of Christ does not mean being curious about who he was or craving religious news, Pope Francis said on Saturday during the Mass for the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul. Jesus, he said, is not interested in polls, nor is he looking for "front page" Christians ...

Farm documentary shows 'Laudato Si' put into practice
https://cruxnow.com/church-in-the-usa/2019/06/29/farm-documentary-shows-laudato-si-put-into-practice/
"The Biggest Little Farm" opened in theaters in May and will continue its run throughout the summer. The film takes the life cycle seriously and without sentiment - and that applies to people as well as farm animals and predators. Creatures are born, they die; crops sometimes fail; and coyotes who attack the chicken house are only some of the pests with which the Chesters must contend. But some Catholic bloggers also have seen his work as a useful exemplar of the values promoted in Pope Francis's 2015 encyclical, Laudato Si', on "Care for Our Common Home" ...

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EVENTS

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Eucharistic Convention, Sacred Heart College, Auckland. 12-14 July 2019.
http://auckland.eucharist.nz/


Saints Next Door video competition 2019
https://www.videocompetition.co.nz/

The Catholic Enquiry Centre is running a video competition open to all young people interested in sharing Pope Francis' Saint Next Door message. Pope Francis, in 2018, explained that we all can be holy. Being a Saint is not limited to high profile individuals. We all have a part to play in our communities. If we follow the values that Jesus taught, this help can improve the worlds we live in.

We need your help to tell the stories of the Saints that live in your world. Your hero could be a coach, teacher, friend, neighbour or family member. If you can capture the special things they do, then you could win yourself some cool new technology.  Registration deadline: 23 August 2019. Entries must be submitted online by 30 August 2019.

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EMPLOYMENT
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Manager, Catholic Education Office, Catholic Diocese of Dunedin
Details in 'NZ Catholic' June 30 - July 13 2019 p.20, at https://www.cdd.org.nz/employment-opportunities
and from paulinel@cdd.org.nz  Applications close 17 July 2019.


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/
** Dunedin: https://www.cdd.org.nz/employment-opportunities

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THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND

https://www.catholic.org.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  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/

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Facebook
*********

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

NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference
https://www.facebook.com/CatholicNZ/

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News of the Church
in NZ and the World
*****************

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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DAY OF PRAYER FOR REFUGEES AND MIGRANTS, SUNDAY 23 JUNE
https://caritas.org.nz/parishes/day-of-prayer

A Day of Prayer for Refugees and Migrants is set aside each year to fall as close as possible to World Refugee Day on 20 June. Caritas prepares resources on its Website for this day on behalf of the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference.

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Upgrades to Timaru Basilica ongoing with scaffolding over the building almost complete
https://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/113538018/upgrades-to-timaru-basilica-ongoing-with-scaffolding-over-the-building-almost-complete
With scaffolding on Sacred Heart Basilica almost complete, builders are about to undertake the delicate task of earthquake-strengthening the Timaru church's nave, transepts, and towers.

Music runs in trombonist's family
https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/music-runs-trombonists-family
Music runs in Sebastian Hook's family. The 17-year-old's mother, Misao, plays piano; older brother Leon (21) plays trombone, French horn and violin; older sister Sophelia (19) plays violin and flute; and younger sister Serenity (13) plays violin, trumpet, cornet and bugle. Sebastian has been playing the trombone since he was 11, and now the Kavanagh College year 13 pupil has been selected as first trombone player in this year's National Secondary Schools' Brass Band.

Motorhome couple clock 65 years on the marriage odometer
http://gisborneherald.co.nz/localnews/4133395-135/motorhome-couple-clock-65-years-on
menugisborneherald.co.nz
It's all about love: Gisborne couple Lola and Stuart Cross celebrate their sapphire wedding anniversary today. Their marriage has endured through love and various interests including a common passion for motorhome travel around New Zealand.

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS
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St James', Palmerston North: Gumboots and umbrellas merely decorative for walk
https://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/113675118/gumboots-and-umbrellas-merely-decorative-for-walk
A red nose walkathon at St James School adopted a gumboots and umbrellas theme for its fundraiser on the shortest day of the year in anticipation of wet, cold weather.

St Michael's, Rotorua: Head's toughest crowd is pint-sized
Rotorua Daily Post
https://pressreader.com/@Mike_Leon/csb_QPBgwmrBY3JkfZHFoAEx8MLFZmpEiZtAghVaVn5U-XQZeG9JEeVg6hs4LmPoSxIv
Who would be the harsher critic, a panel of judges or a school full of children? Pupils at St Michael's Catholic Primary School are eager to see the routine their principal Kristina Crouch has been working hard on for Harcourts Dancing for Hospice but..

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INSPIRED WORD

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

Luke 9:11-17 Jesus feeds five thousand
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXHg5ykbTgo&list=PLeDNiKpHSQBAMx_xkzRR8wnm_isNdXF-u&index=9
A reading and commentary by Mattrhew Gardner and Vicky Wall.

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

http://cruxnow.com

World Refugee Day celebration aims to encourage, welcome refugees
https://cruxnow.com/church-in-the-usa/2019/06/22/world-refugee-day-celebration-aims-to-encourage-welcome-refugees/

Report says nearly half of child deaths in Africa due to hunger
https://cruxnow.com/church-in-africa/2019/06/22/report-says-nearly-half-of-child-deaths-in-africa-due-to-hunger/

New book looks at why the 7 deadly vices still matter
https://cruxnow.com/interviews/2019/06/22/new-book-looks-at-why-the-7-deadly-vices-still-matter/

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EVENTS

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Eucharistic Convention, Sacred Heart College, Auckland. 12-14 July 2019.
http://auckland.eucharist.nz/

Saints Next Door video competition 2019
https://www.videocompetition.co.nz/

The Catholic Enquiry Centre is running a video competition open to all young people interested in sharing Pope Francis' Saint Next Door message. Pope Francis, in 2018, explained that we all can be holy. Being a Saint is not limited to high profile individuals. We all have a part to play in our communities. If we follow the values that Jesus taught, this help can improve the worlds we live in.

We need your help to tell the stories of the Saints that live in your world. Your hero could be a coach, teacher, friend, neighbour or family member. If you can capture the special things they do, then you could win yourself some cool new technology.  Registration deadline: 23 August 2019. Entries must be submitted online by 30 August 2019.

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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 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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THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND

https://www.catholic.org.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  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/

***********************
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/

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Facebook
*********

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

NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference
https://www.facebook.com/CatholicNZ/

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News of the Church
in NZ and the World
*****************

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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DAY OF PRAYER FOR REFUGEES AND MIGRANTS, SUNDAY 23 jUNE
https://caritas.org.nz/parishes/day-of-prayer

A Day of Prayer for Refugees and Migrants is set aside each year to fall as close as possible to World Refugee Day on 20 June. Caritas prepares resources on its Website for this day on behalf of the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference.

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

New Safeguarding Lead for Catholic Church (13 Jun 2019)
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/new-safeguarding-lead-for-catholic-church/
The National Office of Professional Standards has welcomed Pamela Arthurs as the new National Safeguarding Lead to provide support to dioceses, congregations and Catholic organisations in the continued implementation of safeguarding practices around the country ...

New Zealanders join international forum on young people and the Church (11 Jun 2019)
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/new-zealanders-join-international-forum-on-young-people-and-the-church/
Next week, two New Zealanders will join hundreds of other young people in Rome as part of an international Youth Forum. The Youth Office of Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life is holding the International Youth Forum in Rome to carry forward the work of the General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops on Young People, Faith and Vocational Discernment in 2018, which Bishop of Hamilton, Bishop Steve Lowe attended...

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'NZ CATHOLIC'

Website: http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/NZ-Catholic/262886647205656
Full text articles: https://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/2019/

In issue no. 567, June 16-29 2019: New MP shows pro-life support (Paulo Garcia) ... Refurbished city hospital means more hospitality for homeless ... Cardinal updates Auckland priests on abuse summit ... Pa Tim returned to his beloved Rotorua ... For want of a lot of good men (finding faith-filled bachelors) ... Catholic secondary school speech competition results ... Schools gather for Scripture reading in the capital.

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

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Christchurch diocese changes

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Five 'super parishes' for Christchurch Catholics
https://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/113346333/five-super-parishes-for-christchurch-catholics
A radical plan to restructure the Catholic Church in Christchurch will merge 12 parishes to form five new "super parishes", established by 2023.

Surplus Catholic sites in Christchurch's super church mega merger worth $26m
https://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/113391227/surplus-catholic-sites-in-christchurchs-super-church-mega-merger-worth-26m
A major shake up of Christchurch's Catholic Church could result in the sale of up to seven parishes, freeing up about $26 million.

Kathleen Gallagher: Our parishes are overflowing, so let's address the lack of priests
https://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/opinion/113369939/our-parishes-are-overflowing-so-lets-address-the-lack-of-priests
[Kathleen's solution for Christchurch diocese: keep the existing parish churches and staff them with lay ministers]

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Meet NZ's newest MPs - Paulo Garcia and Agnes Loheni
https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/meet-nzs-newest-mps-paulo-garcia-and-agnes-loheni
 Parliament's newest MPs, Agnes Loheni and Paulo Garcia of National, spoke with 1 NEWS about matters ranging from what they intend to pursue in Parliament, to their favourite celebrities, to how they intend to vote on upcoming legislation.

No closure after abuse
https://times-age.co.nz/no-closure-after-abuse/
Three boys in the Ledingham family were abused by the same paedophile priest as children, causing irreparable damage to them which continues to have an impact on their lives today. Mike Ledingham, who until recently lived in Featherston, has returned to Wairarapa to launch an autobiographical account of the abuse in a book called The Catholic Boys.

Catholic Church sex abuse memorial reinstated as survivors call for meeting with Bishop
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/113474166/catholic-church-sex-abuse-memorial-reinstated-as-survivors-call-for-meeting-with-bishop
Some child abuse abuse memorial ribbons have been returned to an Auckland Catholic Church fence. The head of the Catholic Church in Auckland has called on parishioners to respect child sex abuse memorial ribbons after abuse survivors raised concerns.

Traditional hymns 'dying' as churches move to the new beat of music and bands (video)
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/113360984/traditional-hymns-dying-as-churches-move-to-the-new-beat-of-music-and-bands
Churches are shunning traditional hymns in favour of more modern songs backed with guitars and bands. A world-wide lack of organists and pianists is partly to blame for the shift to guitar-backed music, but churches are also changing to appeal to newer tastes.

A clash of cultures, etiquette and faith
The New Zealand Herald
https://pressreader.com/@Mike_Leon/csb_QPBgwmrBY3JkfZHFoAEx8DM8H1UIVgPmOC-5KZkX4keu5JPCjP_Dm3Dp6FPewocv
It was a practise run-through for my cousin's marriage ceremony. Alongside the other bridesmaids, I listened patiently as the priest went over the order of things. It all seemed like standard wedding stuff, until it came time to discussions about Communion ...

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS
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Young South Canterbury business whizzes seek profit from pitches
https://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/113287305/young-south-canterbury-business-whizzes-seek-profit-from-pitches
Young business whizzes have pitched their ideas in the second of five Young Enterprise Scheme (Yes) challenges of the year at Alpine Energy's headquarters in Washdyke. Teams from four South Canterbury schools - Roncalli College, Timaru Boys High School, St Kevin's College and Opihi College - made presentations to judges Nyia Strachan, Leonie Rasmussen and Ben Millington on Thursday.

Students ready for Smokefree Rockquest stage
https://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/life/113495453/students-ready-for-smokefree-rockquest-stage
A Timaru Boys' High/Roncalli College quartet feel they are ready to give it their best shot in the Smokefree Rockquest eliminations.

St Mary's Catholic School celebrates Philippines Independence Day
https://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/113430897/st-marys-catholic-school-celebrates-philippines-independence-day
Palmerston North pupils proud of their Filipino heritage have shared traditional food and songs with their classmates in honour of their family homeland. The Filipino children at St Mary's Catholic School came to class in a variety of traditional clothes for a special celebration of the Philippines' Independence day on Wednesday.

St Peter's College – Inside the world of elite school boy rugby (video)
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/113446472/st-peters--inside-the-world-of-elite-school-boy-rugby
St Peter's College was one of the ten schools who boycotted Saint Kentigern College earlier this year, over claims of player poaching and dodgy scholarship deals. Stuff spent five months alongside the reigning national champions to find out what it's all about and what their unrelenting pursuit of excellence costs them. Jackson Thomas reports...

St Kevin's to change hands
https://www.odt.co.nz/regions/north-otago/st-kevins-change-hands
After more than 90 years, Oamaru's Catholic school is changing hands. St Kevin's College, which has been under Christian Brothers ownership since 1927, will be transferred to the Catholic Diocese of Dunedin later this year.

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INSPIRED WORD

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

John 16:12-15 The work of the Holy Spirit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omSP5T3q2Uw&list=PLeDNiKpHSQBDAIAYJEHi42R7ctvsFuTEU&index=32
A reading and commentary by Simon McLellan and Sister Stephanie Kitching.

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STATION XV

http://station15.co.nz/

Episode 139 — Cardinal, Pope, Politician, King (June 15, 2019)

Cardinal George Pell was convicted last December on child sexual abuse charges. The panel discusses his appeal process, which unfolded this month (without an outcome) and what might happen next. In Italy, changes to the translation of the Our Father have caused some consternation — mostly in English-speaking countries, where no change is expected. In New Zealand, a proudly Catholic MP has worn his faith on his sleeve in his first speech in Parliament, while the Maori King, visiting the Vatican, has invited Pope Francis to come to New Zealand. Maybe that can happen with the Holy Spirit's help, assuming said Spirit isn't too busy assisting drivers in Europe. That'll make sense when you listen to the show.

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

http://cruxnow.com

New member of Synod office says pope making 'small steps' for women
https://cruxnow.com/interviews/2019/06/15/new-member-of-synod-office-says-pope-making-small-steps-for-women/
Last week, the Vatican announced that Pope Francis added four women as Consultors of the General Secretariat of the Synod of Bishops. It was the first time women were appointed to the body, which was created in 1965 and as the name indicates, is traditionally male...

Pope to oil execs: We don't 'have the luxury' to wait to fight climate change
https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2019/06/14/pope-to-oil-execs-we-dont-have-the-luxury-to-wait-to-fight-climate-change/
Speaking to oil company executives, Pope Francis on Friday said that climate change "threatens the very future" of humanity, adding that the "doomsday predictions" can no longer be met with disdain...

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EVENTS

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Eucharistic Convention, Sacred Heart College, Auckland. 12-14 July 2019.
http://auckland.eucharist.nz/


Saints Next Door video competition 2019
https://www.videocompetition.co.nz/

The Catholic Enquiry Centre is running a video competition open to all young people interested in sharing Pope Francis' Saint Next Door message. Pope Francis, in 2018, explained that we all can be holy. Being a Saint is not limited to high profile individuals. We all have a part to play in our communities. If we follow the values that Jesus taught, this help can improve the worlds we live in.

We need your help to tell the stories of the Saints that live in your world. Your hero could be a coach, teacher, friend, neighbour or family member. If you can capture the special things they do, then you could win yourself some cool new technology.  Registration deadline: 23 August 2019. Entries must be submitted online by 30 August 2019.

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EMPLOYMENT
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Administrative assistant, National Liturgy Office
Details at:
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/national-liturgy-office-seeks-administrative-assistant/
in 'NZ Catholic' June 16-29 p.19 and at https://bit.ly/2I5EhnL
Applications close 21 June 2019.


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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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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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

NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference
https://www.facebook.com/CatholicNZ/

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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