Sunday, October 2, 2022

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Resources ready for Support Life Sunday 2022: You are not alone – accompanying and caring for people living with mental illness
The Catholic Bishop of Auckland Stephen Lowe says it's estimated that half to 80 per cent of New Zealanders will experience some form of mental distress, addiction challenges or both in their lifetimes. Because of these issues, the country's Catholic bishops are urging everyone to reflect on mental illness and its consequences for individuals, families and communities as they prepare to mark Support Life Sunday 2022 on 9 October ...

Christchurch Diocese hosting second Ablaze Parish Renewal Conference
Christchurch Diocese will host a new Ablaze conference in November aimed at everyone interested in parish renewal. It will be held on Friday 4 November and Saturday 5 November 2022 at the Aldersgate Centre, 309 Durham St North, Christchurch ...



** Prayer to Suzanne Aubert on Celebration Sunday

** A reminder that the parish resources for Support Life Sunday 2022 -- next Sunday 9 October -- are available here [link]

** In a fascinating article, Catholic Discovery traces the history of the Rosary.

** Parish & School resources ready online for Support Life Sunday 2022

** Caritas is seeking an Executive Assistant

** More information is now available on the new Ablaze parish renewal conference being hosted by Christchurch Diocese on Friday 4 November and Saturday 5 November.

** Caritas updates its work in Tonga since the eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano in Tonga last January.

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SUPPORT LIFE SUNDAY  - 9 OCTOBER 2022

The theme chosen by the New Zealand Catholic Bishops for Support Life Sunday 2022 is  Mental Illness: You are not alone, accompanying and caring for people living with mental illness.

Parish and school resources and liturgical materials for Support Life Sunday 2022 are here:

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In issue no. 646, September 25 - October 8 2022: Pope, NZ bishops mourn death of Queen Elizabeth ... Masses back to normal after Covid restrictions lifted ... Fatih underpins all new Te Kupenga leader does (Robert Blucher) ...  Challenges for new SVdP Canterbury head ... Editorial: Queen Elizabeth RIP ... Theologian: Church should listen to abuse survivors' voices (Dr Rocio Figueroa) ... 'Best practice' requires protecting victims more (Msgr Brendan Daly) ... Being a resilient minority in a hostile culture ... Queen Elizabeth II (photo feature) ... Sue's gift for the future (Cancer Society feature) ... Aust. Catholic schools get guidance on identity, gender ... Helen Luxford: Introducing your offspring to the sacraments ... River walk celebrates God's creation.

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS.  

Memorial liturgy for Queen Elizabeth II held in Inglewood's Sacred Heart Church
A memorial liturgy for Queen Elizabeth II took place on Monday morning in Inglewood. The service, which began at 10am on Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Day, took place in the Sacred Heart Church on Standish St and was officiated by Father Brian Carmine.

Palmerston North resident Sylvia Murphy turns 100
Sylvia Murphy might be 100 but she continues to keep an eye out for her youngest child. Dan Murphy says his mother is still giving him advice on how to dig his Palmerston North garden. Sylvia turned 100 on September 25. Her birthday card from Queen Elizabeth arrived the day before the monarch died ...

Napier school principal Jurek Wypych leaves 'rewarding' 42-year vocation
Recently retired St Patrick's School principal Jurek Wypych chats to Mark Story about the vagaries of working more than four decades in an evolving education vocation.

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TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (C)

Today's Mass, celebrated by  Fr Stephen Berecz at the parish of St John the Baptist, Parnell, Auckland, can be viewed at:

Sunday Mass is also broadcast on Shine TV (Freeview channel 25) at 2 pm  and live streamed at: 
https://www.shinetv.co.nz/videos/live  (only viewable in New Zealand). 


Inspired Word: A video reading and commentary on the gospel of the day by Rev. Alison Camplin and Canon Jenny Wilkens at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.:
Luke 17:5-10  A servant's duty

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Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith (audio):

Marist Messenger. Daily Reflections: https://www.maristmessenger.co.nz/

Fr Frank Bird sm. Living the Word: Sundays of the Year: Discussion Guide - https://livingtheword.org.nz/

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A modest proposal from the Philippines might trigger a new Catholic era
This summer, Catholic chatter was dominated by ultimately baseless rumors that Pope Francis was about to resign. In the meantime, a conversation was unfolding in the Philippines with potentially seismic significance, which flew almost entirely under radar. In July, the Filipino bishops considered a proposal to petition Rome for the creation of a personal prelature to provide pastoral care for the roughly 12 million Filipinos living outside the country ...

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Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'. 

Catholic Dioceses of Palmerston North and Wellington. 'Wel-com'  http://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/welcom/

Catholic Diocese of Christchurch. 'Inform'  
https://chchcatholic.nz/?sid=25 (Latest news - Latest Inform)

Catholic Diocese of Dunedin. Pastoral Newsletter

The Nathaniel Centre. The New Zealand Catholic Bioethics Centre. 'The Nathaniel Report' http://www.nathaniel.org.nz/

NZ Catholic Education Office. 'Lighting New Fires' 

St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East' 

Society of Mary. 'Marist Messenger' 

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul NZ. 
https://www.svdp.org.nz/resources/  Newsletters. News in Brief:  

'Tui Motu Interislands'. An independent Catholic magazine. 
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Sunday, September 25, 2022

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

** Catholic Discovery reminds us we are now part of one vast interconnected planetary system. Here in New Zealand there are poor in our streets, devoid of power or assets to change their broken lives and families ...

** The bishops' Nathaniel Centre for Bioethics has information about World Alzheimer's Day.

** A message from the bishops' Nathaniel Centre for Bioethics:  The Palliative Care Collaborative Aotearoa (PCCA) has been formed to give a collective voice on the need for better, more equitable palliative care across all of New Zealand ...

** Sunday 2 October will be marked as a day of celebration for the Venerable Meri Hohepa-Suzanne Aubert. The National Liturgy Office has produced readings, prayers and other resources for this wonderful Sunday ... 

** Te Kupenga-Catholic Theological College's online series is back! Join in next month for another interesting topic -- "No Hope in Hell: How a real Gospel view of the afterlife can make us better missionaries.

** From the Nathaniel Centre: a new organisation created to push for the proper palliative care we were promised when the "End of Life Choice" Act was approved.

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Website: https://nzcatholic.org.nz/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NZCatholic/
Full text articles: https://nzcatholic.org.nz/2022/

In issue no. 645, September 11-24 2022: Papal knighthood recognises many years of dedicated service (Geoff Bailey) ... Three ordained deacons for Dunedin ... Policies of integrated schools not questioned ... NZ youth invited to join 2023 WYD pilgrimage ... Bishop Pat teaches Maori language and culture ... Sue Seconi: Listen: It's Jesus speaking! (the NZ diocesan synod) ... Editorial: Amid chaos, hope in the Lord ...  Dr John Evangelista: Workism and the millennials ... Dan Stollenwerk: Synod on Synodality Take 2 ... Divine Word Missionaries committed to NZ ... Fr Thomas  O'Loughlin: Mary's identity as sacred and human ... Fr Justin Taylor SM: How can peace be brought to the Middle East ... Papers of Catholic author transferred (Eileen Duggan) ... Nuncio stresses vocation to holiness ... Bible scholars could contribute a lot more to Church, says lecturer (Fr Kevin Waldie SM).

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

'More than just a school': Hato Paora College set to celebrate 75th birthday
For 75 years, a small school in rural Manawatu has been making a big contribution to the Maori community. Hato Paora College is a Catholic Maori boys boarding school north of Feilding and is celebrating its 75th jubilee on Labour Weekend.

St Anne's production of 'Annie Jr' builds confidence, gives stage experience
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/whanganui-chronicle/news/st-annes-production-of-annie-jr-builds-confidence-gives-stage-experience/VIYUEMHXGHXZXA42GGGUXSFJ7I/
St Anne's Catholic School in Whanganui East has taken on its first stage production, with the entire school being involved, in some form or other, with Annie Jr. Annie Jr is the musical Annie, but for younger actors and singers ...

John Paul College art students exhibiting works to raise money for Rotorua Hospital Chaplaincy team
John Paul College art students are excited to have their hard work displayed in an exhibition, and are even more thrilled that money raised from sales will help the Rotorua Hospital Chaplaincy team ...

St Joseph's School Stratford pupils get tour of raw milk business
Some Stratford tamariki had a taste of the farm life with a visit to Dolly's Milk last week. Room one pupils from St Joseph's School Stratford, their teacher Kay Linders, and parent helpers visited the raw milk business on Warwick Rd last Wednesday.

Going ahead with 100th celebrations
Pared back one-day programme to mark 100th milestone
Te Awamutu Courier 22 Sep 2022 
Labour Weekend last year was supposed to be a significant milestone for Te Awamutu's St Patrick's Catholic School, with two days of events to celebrate the school's centenary. As we know, Covid-19 put the event on hold — the uncertainty of lockdown levels making it impossible to plan — and it was rescheduled for Labour Weekend this year ...

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TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (C)

Today's Mass, celebrated by Fr Craig Dunford at St Luke's Parish, Flat Bush, Auckland, can be viewed at:

Sunday Mass is also broadcast on Shine TV (Freeview channel 25) at 2 pm  and live streamed at: 
https://www.shinetv.co.nz/videos/live  (only viewable in New Zealand). 


Inspired Word: A video reading and commentary on the gospel of the day by Rev. Dr Raymond Pelly and Canon Jenny Wilkens at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.:
Luke 16:19-31 The rich man and Lazarus

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Fr Kevin Waldie SM. Sunday Reflection: APPEARS TO HAVE CEASED 14/08-2022
https://nzcatholic.org.nz/category/sunday-reflection/  

Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith (audio):

Marist Messenger. Daily Reflections: https://www.maristmessenger.co.nz/

Fr Frank Bird sm. Living the Word: Sundays of the Year: Discussion Guide - https://livingtheword.org.nz/

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In Assisi, Pope ratifies vision for global economy in pact with young entrepreneurs
Pope Francis made a day trip to Assisi Saturday to meet with young economists and change makers. While there, he signed their pact outlining a joint vision for a peaceful and just economy that's more equitable and respectful of the poor and the environment ... 

As trial looms, influential cardinal hails Zen as 'man of God'
As the trial of Cardinal Joseph Zen approaches in Hong Kong, a fellow cardinal has weighed in, praising Zen as both an authentically Chinese man and a credible witness to Christ. In an open letter published Sept. 23 in Italian newspaper Avvenire, the official newspaper of the Italian bishops, Cardinal Fernando Filoni, an expert in Chinese affairs, said Zen "is a man of God; at times intemperate, but submissive to the love of Christ" ...


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Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'. 

Catholic Dioceses of Palmerston North and Wellington. 'Wel-com'  http://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/welcom/

Catholic Diocese of Christchurch. 'Inform'  
https://chchcatholic.nz/?sid=25 (Latest news - Latest Inform)

Catholic Diocese of Dunedin. Pastoral Newsletter

The Nathaniel Centre. The New Zealand Catholic Bioethics Centre. 'The Nathaniel Report' http://www.nathaniel.org.nz/

NZ Catholic Education Office. 'Lighting New Fires' 

St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East' 

Society of Mary. 'Marist Messenger' 

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul NZ. 
https://www.svdp.org.nz/resources/  Newsletters. News in Brief:  

'Tui Motu Interislands'. An independent Catholic magazine. 
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Sunday, September 18, 2022

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Catholic bishops lift Covid-19 restrictions, urge all to return to Mass
New Zealand's Catholic bishops have lifted all remaining pandemic restrictions on attending Mass and urged all the faithful to return to Sunday Mass. This follows the Government removing most Covid-19 requirements along with the "traffic light" system this week ...



** Kia ora koutou whanau Katorika. Today is  Ratapu-Sunday in Maori Language Week-Te Wiki o te Reo Maori. This image is the friendly challenge list  from the resources we created for this special week. 

** The bishops have lifted all remaining pandemic restrictions on attending Mass, following the Government removing most Covid-19 requirements along with the "traffic light" system this week. 

** Courtesy of the Diocese of Christchurch for this, Maori Language Week-Te Wiki o te Reo Maori. For today, Rapare-Thursday, the Our Father in Maori.

** Here is a video of Pa Peter Tipene praying the Our Father in Maori ...

** Ata marie! Cardinal John reflects on the importance  of Maori Language Week-Te Wiki o te Reo Maori for  te whanau  Katorikia o Aotearoa. 

** Today (12 September) we honour the Most Holy Name of Mary. Fr Neil Vaney SM has written a lovely piece to mark this special day ...

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS.  

Queen's Birthday Honours 2022: Jenny Gordon humbled by Queen's Birthday accolade
"Receiving this honour has been both overwhelming and very humbling for me as I have played just a small part in the development and success of Catholic education." That was Jenny Gordon's reaction to being made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the Queen's Birthday and Platinum Jubilee Honours list for services to Catholic education.

Queen's Birthday Honours 2022: Services to community, history, youth, rugby recognised
[Includes Patrick Walsh, Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to Catholic education]

Letter to Pope claims church mishandling NZ redress process
Otago Daily Times14 Sep 2022PRAVEEN MENON
A New Zealand group representing survivors of child sexual abuse in the Catholic Church has called on Pope Francis to intervene in the redress process, claiming that church authorities were mishandling it and retraumatising victims.


NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

RNZ. Maapuna. Dame Georgina Kingi and St Joseph's Maori Girls College
This thirty-minute radio documentary features St Joseph's Maori Girls College in the Hawkes Bay which is the subject of a comprehensive new book by Malcolm Mulholland. But no story about St Joseph's can be told without mentioning its current principal, Dame Georgina Kingi. She was a student at St Joseph's in the early 1960s and first became principal in the late 1980s. She upholds a tradition dating back to 1867 when the school was founded by French Catholic nuns. Dame Whina Cooper was a student and more recently the likes of Dame Hinewehi Mohi and Moana Maniapoto. Julian Wilcox attended the launch of Malcolm Mulholland's book and afterwards it was kanohi ki te kanohi with Dame Georgina Kingi in the St Joseph's chapel ...

Students OK as bus dangles above motorway
An Auckland Catholic girls college is praising emergency services after a bus carrying pupils was left dangling over a motorway overpass. St Mary's College principal Sarah Dwan said it was fortunate that a staff member was in a car behind the stricken coach and was able to offer immediate help this morning ...

Students challenged to learn world's longest place name during Te Wiki o Te Reo Maori
Students at a Timaru secondary school are tackling a long pronunciation challenge as they celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Maori - Te Reo Maori Language Week. "We will be working on our pronunciation by getting students to attempt to say the world's longest place name," Roncalli College teacher, Kerryn Olsen, said about the name of a hill in Hawke's Bay.

The 14-year-old leading the charge to get young people into nature
When Nate Wilbourne was 11 years old, he announced his house predator-free. Since then, the Year 10 Garin College student has taken part in tree plantings, volunteered at the Brook Sanctuary, studied fish in his local waterways, and helped band birds with the Ornithological Society of New Zealand ...

Fire at Sacred Heart College, school evacuated
Sacred Heart College (Glendowie, Auckland) has been evacuated after a fire broke out in the technology room of the school while children were inside, the headmaster says.

Kindling a passion for farming at school
A pilot scheme aiming to kindle a passion for the farming industry is being held with year 5-6 pupils at St Patrick's School in Kaiapoi.

Palmerston North school starts new chapter with 'warm and wonderful' library
A Palmerston North school has confirmed its commitment to improving the literacy of its pupils with the opening of a new library building. St James' School held a blessing to open its refurbished library on Monday. The old library and a classroom were demolished in 2019 and then work started on the new build.

Ogonowska Education Charitable Trust announces new grants
The Trustees of the Ogonowska Education Charitable Trust, (Jenny Gordon MNZM, Halina Ogonowska-Coates and Gordon Noble-Campbell) are pleased to announce the awarding of three grants to primary school students in the Wellington Archdiocese. The grants made by the Trust will meet the Archdiocese Attendance Dues for each of the three grant recipients in 2023.

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TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (C)

Today's Mass, celebrated by Pa Peter Tipene in the parish of St Mary of the Immaculate Conception parish, Avondale, Auckland, can be viewed at:

Sunday Mass is also broadcast on Shine TV (Freeview channel 25) at 2 pm  and live streamed at: 
https://www.shinetv.co.nz/videos/live  (only viewable in New Zealand). 


Inspired Word: A video reading and commentary on the gospel of the day by Stephen Ready and Malia Vito-Tupai:
Luke 16:1-13  The shrewd manager

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Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith (audio):

Marist Messenger. Daily Reflections: https://www.maristmessenger.co.nz/

Fr Frank Bird sm. Living the Word: Sundays of the Year: Discussion Guide - https://livingtheword.org.nz/

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On border with Russia, Pope urges world leaders to reject 'destructive rhetoric' of war
In his final act in the central Asian nation of Kazakhstan, before boarding a return flight to Rome, Pope Francis Thursday condemned the "folly of war" and urged global leaders to refrain from "aggressive and destructive" statements that harm peacemaking efforts ...

Trip notebook: Papal critics, an ambassador for Italian and sitting on the same level
In Kazakhstan, the pope buttressed his profile this week as what one might call the "chairman of the board" of religious moderates everywhere, and in every tradition, by insisting that true religious faith is incompatible with terror, violence, and injustice. All this is entirely consistent with Francis's general approach, and none of it was unexpected. Once we increase the focus to granular detail, however, there are a few interesting elements of the Kazakhstan outing which merit at least a moment's thought ...

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Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'. 

Catholic Dioceses of Palmerston North and Wellington. 'Wel-com'  http://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/welcom/

Catholic Diocese of Christchurch. 'Inform'  
https://chchcatholic.nz/?sid=25 (Latest news - Latest Inform)

Catholic Diocese of Dunedin. Pastoral Newsletter

The Nathaniel Centre. The New Zealand Catholic Bioethics Centre. 'The Nathaniel Report' http://www.nathaniel.org.nz/

NZ Catholic Education Office. 'Lighting New Fires' 

St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East' 

Society of Mary. 'Marist Messenger' 

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul NZ. 
https://www.svdp.org.nz/resources/  Newsletters. News in Brief:  

'Tui Motu Interislands'. An independent Catholic magazine. 
https://tuimotu.org/   Scroll down to Articles, Explore More

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Sunday, September 11, 2022

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NZ Catholic bishops' tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, a woman of faith
The Catholic Bishops of Aotearoa New Zealand have issued this tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II following her passing this morning ...

Catholics urged to support hospices and palliative care by direct action
Catholics are being urged to support the under-funded hospice and palliative care services by donating, volunteering in hospice shops and asking their members of Parliament and the Government to make palliative care a priority ...

Maori Language Week – Te Wiki o te Reo Maori is September 12 to September 18
Maori Language Week – Te Wiki o te Reo Maori begins on Monday 12 September and runs to the following Sunday, the 18th. The NZ Catholic Bishops Conference Te Huinga o nga Pihopa Katorika o Aotearoa is very keen to support and celebrate it in all our dioceses, parishes and schools ...



** The bishops have written a tribute on behalf of all Catholics to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who died this morning

** Catholics are being urged to support the under-funded hospice and palliative care services by donating, volunteering in hospice shops and asking their members of Parliament and the Government to make palliative care a priority

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NZ Catholic Bishops' Tribute To HM Queen Elizabeth II, A Woman Of Faith
All Catholics in Aotearoa New Zealand will today be mourning Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, a remarkable woman who was our official Head of State through seven remarkable decades. She had grace, warmth and commitment in equal measure.

New Hope For Beloved Upper Hutt Care Home St Joseph's
A residential care home for older people that was facing imminent closure, St Joseph's Home of Compassion in Upper Hutt, hopes to keep its doors open announced Chief Executive Chris Gallavin.

New Plymouth District Council agrees to buy pensioner flats from Catholic Church for $2m
Nearly $2 million of New Plymouth ratepayers' money has been approved to go to the Catholic Church for a block of pensioner flats in Bell Block.


NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

Class Act: Kavanagh College
Achievements of two top scholars at Kavanagh ...

The 14-year-old leading the charge to get young people into nature
Nate Wilbourne (Garin College) fell in love with the outdoors as an 8-year-old. Now, he's helping other young people get out into nature.

Book Celebrates Over 150 Years Of Maori Achievement At College
Over 200 guests and past pupils gathered at St Joseph's Maori Girls' College in Napier this afternoon to celebrate the launch of A History of St Joseph's Maori Girls' College by Dr Malcolm Mulholland (Ngati Kahungunu). 

St Joseph's School Stratford: Registrations for 125th jubilee event now open
As former pupils of St Joseph's School Stratford walk the school hallways next year, they'll be able to look at the new and reflect on the past. Next year the school is celebrating its 125th birthday with a jubilee event.

Hockey: Francis Douglas Memorial College win tier four tournament in Stratford
After a week of non-stop hockey action at Stratford's hockey turf, a Taranaki team was crowned the 2022 Secondary School boys tier four hockey tournament winner. Francis Douglas Memorial College won the tournament and the players celebrated their success on the turf.

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TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (C)

Today's Mass, celebrated by Monsignor Bernard Kiely in the parish of Good Shepherd, Balmoral, Auckland, can be viewed at:

Sunday Mass is also broadcast on Shine TV (Freeview channel 25) at 2 pm  and live streamed at: 
https://www.shinetv.co.nz/videos/live  (only viewable in New Zealand). 


Inspired Word: A video reading and commentary on the gospel of the day by Suzanne O'Rourke and Claire Mullarkey:
Luke 15:1-32    The lost sheep

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Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith (audio):

Marist Messenger. Daily Reflections: https://www.maristmessenger.co.nz/

Fr Frank Bird sm. Living the Word: Sundays of the Year: Discussion Guide - https://livingtheword.org.nz/

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Pope praises Queen Elizabeth's 'unstinting service,' faith in Christ
After the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Pope Francis on Thursday expressed his sorrow for the monarch's passing and praised her devotion to her people, as well as her deep faith in Jesus Christ ...

U.S. bishops lament failure of latest UN nuclear disarmament talks
U.S. bishops are calling for world leaders to continue working towards nuclear disarmament after participants in the recent Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons Review Conference (NPT) failed to reach a consensus on a final document ...

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The six dioceses:

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New Zealand Catholic 
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'NZ Catholic' is a national newspaper published by the Catholic Bishop of Auckland. https://nzcatholic.org.nz/

Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'. 

Catholic Dioceses of Palmerston North and Wellington. 'Wel-com'  http://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/welcom/

Catholic Diocese of Christchurch. 'Inform'  
https://chchcatholic.nz/?sid=25 (Latest news - Latest Inform)

Catholic Diocese of Dunedin. Pastoral Newsletter

The Nathaniel Centre. The New Zealand Catholic Bioethics Centre. 'The Nathaniel Report' http://www.nathaniel.org.nz/

NZ Catholic Education Office. 'Lighting New Fires' 

St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East' 

Society of Mary. 'Marist Messenger' 

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul NZ. 
https://www.svdp.org.nz/resources/  Newsletters. News in Brief:  

'Tui Motu Interislands'. An independent Catholic magazine. 
https://tuimotu.org/   Scroll down to Articles, Explore More

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Sunday, September 4, 2022

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Fr Giosuè Busti appointed deputy head of Apostolic Nunciature in NZ
Kia ora and welcome from the NZ Catholic Bishops Conference to Father Giosuè Busti from Perugia, Umbria in Italy, on your arrival in Aotearoa New Zealand to take up your appointment as First Secretary-Deputy Head of Mission at the Apostolic Nunciature of the Holy See in Wellington ...



** Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand is helping partner Caritas in Pakistan. Click on this article for details and how to help ...

** Fr Neil Vaney SM of Catholic Discovery writes about Vancouver in this series of articles on his recent visit to Canada.

** Kia ora koutou whanau Katorika. Social Justice Week begins this Sunday; the Catholic Church sets aside a week each year as a special time to consider, reflect and take action on a current social justice issue in the light of Catholic social teaching.  This year's theme is: "Say no to racism. We are one in Christ."

** Today Caritas is marking the beginning of the Season of Creation, an annual celebration of prayer and action for our common home, the planet Earth.

** Kia ora and welcome Father Giosuè Busti on your arrival in Aotearoa NZ as First Secretary-Deputy Head of Mission at the Apostolic Nunciature of the Holy See in Wellington. 

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SOCIAL JUSTICE WEEK - TE WIKI O TE WHAI TIKA 
Sunday 4 September - Saturday 10 September

Each year the Catholic Bishops of New Zealand set aside a week in September for Social Justice Week, inviting us to reflect and take action on a current social justice issue.

For Social Justice Week 2022, Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand has produced resources on the theme: "Say not to racism. We are one in Christ", based around the 'See-Judge-Act' method developed by Cardinal Joseph Cardijn. They are available to download ...



There is a two page summary of the background to the Week in the current issue of 'NZ Catholic'.

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'NZ CATHOLIC' 


In issue no. 644,  August 28-September 10 2022 : Archbishop Martin welcomed to Wellington ... National shrine to Mary dedicated in capital ... NZ's national synod synthesis sent to Rome ... Advocate hopes for better deal for homeless ... Richard Harward: The meaning of pro-life ... Editorial: One year since long lockdown started ... 'Good Samaritans' honoured at Caring Mass ... Social Justice Week (2-page feature) ... Auckland priests get together in Waitangi.

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS.  

Teacher Ray Gannaway who inspired Th'Dudes, Split Enz accused of child sex abuse
A teacher credited with helping nurture the musical talents of Neil Finn, Mike Chunn and Th' Dudes has been accused of being a serial paedophile, who would abuse teenage boys during tramping trips in the Tararua Ranges. Ray Gannaway, a Catholic Marist Brother who was known as 'Brother Ivan' during his teaching career in Auckland and Wellington was celebrated as a great musician and educator when he died in 2018.

What happens to historic churches?
Waikato Times 3 Sep 2022
Historic churches abound in the Waikato. An early 1970s Modernist church that is no longer in use can be viewed from the public domain. Kihikihi's Church of St John the Baptist was sold in 1994 after a little over 20 years in use. It was the third church to serve the local Catholic congregation; the first in use by January 1875 and the second built in 1880 ...

NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

Teen's trilogy shows he's a creative force
They say everybody has a book in them, but one Dunedin high school pupil has already proven he has more. Kavanagh College pupil Tom Davis (15) has published three books since 2019, a trilogy which now resides in the school library.

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TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (C)

Today's Mass, celebrated by Fr Mark Napa in the parish of St Joseph's Takapuna, Auckland, can be viewed at:

Sunday Mass is also broadcast on Shine TV (Freeview channel 25) at 2 pm  and live streamed at: 
https://www.shinetv.co.nz/videos/live  (only viewable in New Zealand). 


Inspired Word: A video reading and commentary on the gospel of the day by Zenaida Savill and Sister Stephanie Kitching:
Luke 14:25-33    The cost of being a disciple

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Other New Zealand Commentaries on the Sunday Readings:
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Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith (audio):

Marist Messenger. Daily Reflections: https://www.maristmessenger.co.nz/

Fr Frank Bird sm. Living the Word: Sundays of the Year: Discussion Guide - https://livingtheword.org.nz/

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On beatification's eve, John Paul I hailed as model of humility and service
Ahead of his beatification Sunday, the late Pope John Paul I has been praised by family and those who knew him as an example of humility and holiness, and whose brief, 33-day legacy has much to offer the modern church ...

Gorbachev's legacy inevitably bound to that of Pope John Paul II
This week's death of former Soviet Premier Mikhail Gorbachev at the age of 91 has triggered an avalanche of commentary and tribute around the world. A sidebar to the story that probably deserves more prominence than it's received, however, is that the Mikhail Gorbachev the world is now lauding arguably never would have come to be without the moral and political pressures on the Soviet system created by Pope John Paul II ...

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Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised on the Website of the Education Gazette: 

Vacancies at Caritas Aotearoa: 

Job vacancies in the Catholic dioceses of ...


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The six dioceses:

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New Zealand Catholic 
Periodicals & Newsletters
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'NZ Catholic' is a national newspaper published by the Catholic Bishop of Auckland. https://nzcatholic.org.nz/

Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'. 

Catholic Dioceses of Palmerston North and Wellington. 'Wel-com'  http://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/welcom/

Catholic Diocese of Christchurch. 'Inform'  
https://chchcatholic.nz/?sid=25 (Latest news - Latest Inform)

Catholic Diocese of Dunedin. Pastoral Newsletter

The Nathaniel Centre. The New Zealand Catholic Bioethics Centre. 'The Nathaniel Report' http://www.nathaniel.org.nz/

NZ Catholic Education Office. 'Lighting New Fires' 

St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East' 

Society of Mary. 'Marist Messenger' 

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul NZ. 
https://www.svdp.org.nz/resources/  Newsletters. News in Brief:  

'Tui Motu Interislands'. An independent Catholic magazine. 
https://tuimotu.org/   Scroll down to Articles, Explore More

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Catholic Discovery NZ (Catholic Enquiry Centre)

'NZ Catholic' newspaper

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand

Holy Cross Seminary

Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ

Society of St Vincent de Paul NZ

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE


Maori Language Week – Te Wiki o te Reo Maori is September 12 to September 18
Maori Language Week – Te Wiki o te Reo Maori begins on Monday 12 September and runs to the following Sunday, the 18th. The NZ Catholic Bishops Conference Te Huinga o nga Pihopa Katorika o Aotearoa is very keen to support and celebrate it in all our dioceses, parishes and schools ...

Young Kiwi pilgrims sought for World Youth Day Lisbon 2023
Young people from around Aotearoa New Zealand are invited to join a pilgrimage to World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon next year and maybe see Pope Francis himself there ...



** Caritas and Catholic Social Services are taking donations to help with the recovery from the flooding in Nelson and Marlborough.

** The New Zealand Synod synthesis features in a Crux Now report on syntheses from Ireland, Australia and Aotearoa [link]

** Kia ora koutou whanau Katorika. Maori Language Week – Te Wiki o te Reo Maori begins on Monday 12 September and runs to the following Sunday, the 18th.

** Bishop Michael Gielen has been getting out and about meeting people in his new Christchurch diocese, as these lovely photos show. 

** Young Kiwis are invited to join a pilgrimage to World Youth Day in Lisbon next year and maybe see Pope Francis himself.

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS.  

A man 'embraced by Ngaruawahia': Edmond William Eccles (Bill) Hutt, 1931 - 2022
Traffic regulation and car security was Bill Hutt's domain and he was known for serving at funerals, ANZAC Day and Tuurangawaewae.

Warm-hearted Bridie's cool gift
A generous Wairarapa community has, once again, rallied around the region's hospital staff: this time, inspired by a big-hearted college pupil. Bridie Croucher, Year 7 at Chanel College, lead a fundraising project to purchase a new fridge for Wairarapa Hospital's paediatric ward, which in the space of two weeks raised over $1000 ...

Catholic school with just 20 students facing closure after 86 years
After taking in its first students in 1936, Lower Hutt's San Antonio School is focused on "making memories" and celebrating its history ahead of its likely closure at the end of the year. With just 20 students and predictions the Eastbourne school's roll was unlikely to grow to a sustainable level in the short to medium term, the school's board has made a recommendation to the Archdiocese that it close ...

School linked to Australia's first saint set to close doors
A small Dunedin school with links to a saint is set to close amid falling student numbers. Bishop of Dunedin Michael Dooley confirmed St Joseph's School, in Port Chalmers, would close on January 27 next year. The school, which began in 1882, had a roll of seven children in 2021, down from 16 in 2017 ...

Strong Performance Sends Sacred Heart College Teams To Tournament
A strong performance by a variety of sports at Sacred Heart College [Napier] has seen the school qualify for more events in the upcoming nationwide Tournament Week ...

National title for Timaru's 14-year-old tennis champ
Roncalli College student Maia Lui has landed her second national tennis title with a win at the Kiwi Indoor Junior Championships in Auckland this week ...

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TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (C)

Today's Mass, celebrated by Fr Stephen Berecz in the parish of St John the Baptist, Parnell, Auckland, can be viewed at:

Sunday Mass is also broadcast on Shine TV (Freeview channel 25) at 2 pm  and live streamed at: 
https://www.shinetv.co.nz/videos/live  (only viewable in New Zealand). 


Inspired Word: A video reading and commentary on the gospel of the day by Simon McLellan and Violet Kudzotsa:
Luke 14:1,7-24  Humility and hospitality

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Other New Zealand Commentaries on the Sunday Readings:
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Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith (audio):

Marist Messenger. Daily Reflections: https://www.maristmessenger.co.nz/

Fr Frank Bird sm. Living the Word: Sundays of the Year: Discussion Guide - https://livingtheword.org.nz/

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Pope urges new cardinals to be meek, close to their flocks and tender
Calling for the gathered prelates to be meek, faithful, close to their flocks and tender, and to pay attention to both the big and small events of life so people can "savor the presence of Jesus alive in our midst," Pope Francis created 20 new cardinals Saturday, including 16 eligible to vote for the next pontiff ...

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Prison Chaplaincy: Tikanga Maori Enabler
Tira Tuhaha Prison Chaplaincy Aotearoa provides religious and spiritual support services to all New Zealand prisons under contract to the Department of Corrections. TTPCA has a fixed term Tikanga Maori Enabler–Arawhata Maori vacancy for 24 months in the  Wellington National Office. 

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand: Current vacancies
** Writer and Storyteller (Part-Time)
** Resource and Engagement Assistant (Full-Time)
** Fundraising Communications Assistant (Part-Time)
** Request for Proposal for Independent Risk Assessment Provider
** Head of Programmes (Full-Time)

Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised on the Website of the Education Gazette: 

Vacancies at Caritas Aotearoa: 

Job vacancies in the Catholic dioceses of ...


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THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND


The six dioceses:

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New Zealand Catholic 
Periodicals & Newsletters
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'NZ Catholic' is a national newspaper published by the Catholic Bishop of Auckland. https://nzcatholic.org.nz/

Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'. 

Catholic Dioceses of Palmerston North and Wellington. 'Wel-com'  http://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/welcom/

Catholic Diocese of Christchurch. 'Inform'  
https://chchcatholic.nz/?sid=25 (Latest news - Latest Inform)

Catholic Diocese of Dunedin. Pastoral Newsletter

The Nathaniel Centre. The New Zealand Catholic Bioethics Centre. 'The Nathaniel Report' http://www.nathaniel.org.nz/

NZ Catholic Education Office. 'Lighting New Fires' 

St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East' 

Society of Mary. 'Marist Messenger' 

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul NZ. 
https://www.svdp.org.nz/resources/  Newsletters. News in Brief:  

'Tui Motu Interislands'. An independent Catholic magazine. 
https://tuimotu.org/   Scroll down to Articles, Explore More

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Facebook
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NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference

Catholic Discovery NZ (Catholic Enquiry Centre)

'NZ Catholic' newspaper

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand

Holy Cross Seminary

Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ

Society of St Vincent de Paul NZ

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