NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

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

DEAR READERS: For some reason, I can only access the NZCBC Facebook page indirectly through Google's cache - hence the funny look - and one day behind:
https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:a-Nvve7O3K8J:https://www.facebook.com/CatholicNZ/&cd=2&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=nz

** The Wellington-based Sisters of Compassion have decided to re-elect their current leadership team: Sister Margaret Anne Mills, Sister Sue Cosgrove, Sister 'Alisi Tu'ipulotun and Sister Lusiana Raratini.

** Caritas YCC Day is on June 30 for all Catholic schools across Aotearoa NZ. Our bishops are excited about the event and the possibility of us all joining in solidarity to support Oecusse School in Timor-Leste.

** 24 May is the feast day of Our Lady Help of Christians. To celebrate, tamariki from St Joseph's School in Opotiki sing Mo Maria in their next-door parish church - Our Lady Help of Christians.

** Attention parish liturgy groups! The National Liturgy Office has four current web pages with resources for: •21 May: Solemnity of the Ascension •21-28 May: Week of Prayer for Christian Unity •21-28 May: Laudato si' week •28 May: Pentecost Sunday.

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'NZ CATHOLIC'

Website: https://nzcatholic.org.nz/
Full text articles: https://nzcatholic.org.nz/2023/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NZCatholic/

In issue no. 661  May 21 - June 3, 2023: Evangelisation prelate booked to attend NZ clergy assembly (Card. Luis Antonio Tagle) ... Cardinal Dew resigns but will be busy in many roles ... Sensitive negotiations need over integrated schools ... Concerns over new criteria for co-opting onto school boards ... Sue Seconi: Come Spirit come, and keep on coming ... Passionist Family Groups celebrating 35 years in NZ ... How to live through change in your parish ... Helen Luxford: Meditation .. Two colleges share O'Shea Shield victory.

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Tall Ferns left numb by Mary Goulding's accident: 'No one knows how to process it'
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/basketball/300890364/tall-ferns-left-numb-by-mary-gouldings-accident-no-one-knows-how-to-process-it
Guy Molloy, the leader and emotional backbone of the Tall Ferns, admits he's struggling to deal with the situation as Mary Goulding remains in Christchurch Hospital's intensive care unit in a "critical but stable condition" after a two-car collision at an intersection in Rangiora last Saturday morning ...

Dunedin woman one of last to receive QSM
https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/dunedin-woman-one-last-receive-qsm
When Lynore Farry was awarded a Queen's Service Medal in the 2023 New Year's Honours List, little could she have known she would be one of the last in a long line to receive the award from the late Queen ...

Saluting the volunteers who make it happen
https://www.odt.co.nz/sport/other-sport/saluting-volunteers-who-make-it-happen
Secondary school sport is a powerhouse in Otago with more than 6000 pupils (62%) actively involved in one or more organised sports last year. None of it could be possible without the endless hours and dedication from school and community volunteers. Among them, the Otago Secondary Schools Sports Association highlights ... Rachel Mortimer, Trinity Catholic College (netball)

Coats and beanies keep St Marcellin pupils warm and dry in Whanganui
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/whanganui-chronicle/news/coats-and-beanies-keep-st-marcellin-pupils-warm-and-dry-in-whanganui/3TNC3SXP5JA7RHFZFCYCZRP74M/
Pupils at St Marcellin School in Whanganui are ready for the cold and wet months ahead, thanks to new rain jackets and beanies supplied by ASB and KidsCan ...

Perennial underdog Liston knock over heavyweight rival
The New Zealand Herald 23 May 2023
(Paywalled. Accessible via PressReader through the public library).
Over the past seven seasons, Liston College have largely been dismissed as underdogs, long-shots, also-rans, or easybeats in Auckland's first XV 1A rugby competition. But on Saturday, this special character Catholic school in West Auckland somehow engineered one of the greatest year-on-year reversals in the history of the competition with a 9-5 mudlark victory over defending 1A champions Kelston Boys' High ...

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PENTECOST SUNDAY  

https://www.youtube.com/c/AucklandCatholic/videos

Today's Mass, celebrated by Fr Father Pat Breeze and the community of our national seminary Holy Cross College in Ponsonby, can be viewed at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1xHVLu1UZY

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).


New Zealand Commentaries on the Readings for the Sundays of the Year:

Inspired Word: A video reading and commentary on the gospel of the day by Rev. Dr Raymond Pelly and Very Rev. Frank Nelson at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.
John 20:19-23   Jesus appears to his disciples
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyApFiqrGvQ&list=PLeDNiKpHSQBDAIAYJEHi42R7ctvsFuTEU&index=36

Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith (podcast):
https://station15.co.nz/

Marist Laity NZ. Living the Word: Sundays of the Year: Discussion Guide
https://livingtheword.org.nz/
Pentecost: The Holy Spirit, Our Living Power Source

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

https://cruxnow.com

Vatican says Pope Francis skips public audiences due to fever
https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2023/05/vatican-says-pope-francis-skips-public-audiences-due-to-fever
After a packed afternoon with multiple appointments the day before, Pope Francis did not hold any meetings or public audiences Friday morning due to a fever, a Vatican spokesman has said ...

Pope's designated mediator on Ukraine has history as a peace-maker
https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2023/05/popes-designated-mediator-on-ukraine-has-history-as-a-peace-maker
Cardinal Matteo Zuppi's new mission as the pope's designated trouble-shooter for Ukraine, confirmed by the Vatican over the weekend, not only raises the Italian prelate's profile as a possible papal candidate, but it also puts a spotlight on his past success as a mediator.

Editor's Note: An Appeal for Help for One of Our Own
https://cruxnow.com/editors-note/2023/05/editors-note-an-appeal-for-help-for-one-of-our-own
Charley Collins [managing editor of Crux] has experienced a health crisis, and is currently in the hospital in the UK recovering. As ever, medical bills and other costs are creating a daunting challenge for his family...

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Director of Marist Laity, Society of Mary, Aotearoa New Zealand, Ponsonby, Auckland.
https://www.sm.org.nz/about/marist-laity/
Details in 'NZ Catholic', May 7-20 2023, p. 20 and from: secretary@smnz.org.nz
Applications close 16 June 2023

Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised on the Website of the Education Gazette:
https://gazette.education.govt.nz/vacancies/?Keywords=catholic#results

Vacancies at Caritas Aotearoa:
https://www.caritas.org.nz/work-with-us

Job vacancies in the Catholic dioceses of ...

Auckland: https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/staff-vacancies/
Hamilton: https://www.cdh.org.nz/jobs
Wellington: https://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/adw_community/vacancies/
Dunedin: https://www.cdd.nz/we-offer/employment-opportunities

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THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND

https://www.catholic.org.nz/

The six dioceses:
https://www.catholic.org.nz/find-us/dioceses-2/#section_59

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

Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'.
https://www.cdh.org.nz/kete-korero/

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

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

Catholic Diocese of Dunedin. Newsletter
https://www.cdd.nz/

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

St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East'
https://www.columban.org.au/media-and-publications/the-far-east-magazine/archive/

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

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

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Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand
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'NZ CATHOLIC'

Website: https://nzcatholic.org.nz/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NZCatholic/

Full text articles from issue no. 660, May 7 - May 20 2023,  at https://nzcatholic.org.nz/2023/ ...

Samoan archbishop is farewelled from the largest Samoan city in the world ... Aubert craft in Island Bay exhibition ... UK bishop denounces new IVF method resulting in first baby born with DNA of three people ... Helen Luxford: Being a mother today is very complicated ... Bishop Lowe now president of NZ Catholic Bishops Conference ... Epic ice journey retold  (Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition)

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

School principal wants board of trustees chair to resign
https://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/southland-top-stories/132041911/school-principal-wants-board-of-trustees-chair-to-resign
The principal of St Peter's College in Gore says she has no confidence in the ability of the school's board of trustees chairperson to lead and she wants her to resign. Principal Tara Quinney says she has a dysfunctional relationship with the board chair Ruth Mitchell and won't be able to work with her in the future ...

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ASCENSION SUNDAY  

Today's Mass, celebrated by Fr Stephen Berecz and the community of St John the Baptist Parnell, can be viewed at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9NZT4g41hg

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


RNZ. Hymns on Sunday, (audio and text)

Hymns for Ascension Sunday
https://www.rnz.co.nz/concert/programmes/hymns/audio/2018890846/hymns-on-sunday-21-may-2023


New Zealand Commentaries on the Readings for the Sundays of the Year:

Inspired Word: A video reading and commentary on the gospel of the day by Sister Stephanie Kitching.
Matthew 28:16-20   Jesus appears to his disciples
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu6LCtr_8to&list=PLeDNiKpHSQBCBkgGtJ8PkooBg6ajG0C--&index=40

Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith (podcast):
https://station15.co.nz/

Marist Laity NZ. Living the Word: Sundays of the Year: Discussion Guide
https://livingtheword.org.nz/
Ascension of the Lord

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STATION XV (podcast)

http://station15.co.nz/

Episode 185 – Continent (of Oceania), Calvary, Cardinal, Convent (May 16, 2023)

If you're looking for a list of the countries in the Pacific, you've come to the right place as the panel discusses the Oceania Bishops' response to the Synod of Bishops working document, Enlarge the Space of Your Tent. The Oceania response uncovered differences between the countries as they prepare for the Synod assemblies, which will have a more diverse membership than ever before. Diversity appears to be an issue for one Australian government, though, as it moves to take over a Catholic hospital, while in New Zealand it's time for some semblance of retirement for Cardinal John Dew. That should give him more time to spend on Instagram, maybe keeping up with Sr Elizabete, the myth-busting nun in Brazil.

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

https://cruxnow.com

Man arrested after ramming Vatican entrance gate
https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2023/05/man-arrested-after-ramming-vatican-entrance-gate
A man has been arrested after ramming his car into an entrance gate to the Vatican City State late Thursday night and after a medical evaluation, was place in the Vatican's jail cell where he is awaiting charges ...

Pope's latest watershed for laity probably ought to come with a warning
https://cruxnow.com/news-analysis/2023/05/popes-latest-watershed-for-laity-probably-ought-to-come-with-a-warning
In what's been taken as the latest turning point in Pope Francis's campaign to empower laity in the Catholic Church, on Saturday the pontiff issued a new fundamental law for the Vatican City State which, for the first time, allows both lay men and women to sit on its governing commission ...

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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 at Caritas Aotearoa:
https://www.caritas.org.nz/work-with-us

Job vacancies in the Catholic dioceses of ...

Auckland: https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/staff-vacancies/
Hamilton: https://www.cdh.org.nz/jobs
Wellington: https://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/adw_community/vacancies/
Dunedin: https://www.cdd.nz/we-offer/employment-opportunities

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THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND

https://www.catholic.org.nz/

The six dioceses:
https://www.catholic.org.nz/find-us/dioceses-2/#section_59

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

Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'.
https://www.cdh.org.nz/kete-korero/

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

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

Catholic Diocese of Dunedin. Newsletter
https://www.cdd.nz/

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

St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East'
https://www.columban.org.au/media-and-publications/the-far-east-magazine/archive/

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

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

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'NZ Catholic' newspaper
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Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand
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Catholic Theological College
https://www.facebook.com/TeKupengaCTC/

Holy Cross Seminary
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Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ
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https://nzcatholic.org.nz/

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases

NZ Catholic Bishops Conference leadership positions announced
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/nzcbc/
The Catholic bishops of Aotearoa New Zealand meeting in conference in Auckland this week have agreed on their new leadership roles ...

2023 NZ Catholic Directory available now
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/2023directory/
The 2023 print edition of the NZ Catholic Directory has been published and is being distributed now through diocesan offices, parishes and to people who pre-ordered a copy ...


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

** Bishop of Auckland Stephen Lowe has today become President of the NZ Catholic Bishops Conference, the national body for the bishops of Aotearoa NZ.

** The 2023 print edition of the ever-popular NZ Catholic Directory has been published and is being distributed now through diocesan offices, parishes and to people who pre-ordered a copy.

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Charity's good deeds paying off for the community and its volunteers
https://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/131933964/charitys-good-deeds-paying-off-for-the-community-and-its-volunteers
A charity with a 116-year legacy in New Plymouth has never been busier, and is making a difference to not only the lives of the people it helps, but to those dishing out the kindness too. The St Vincent de Paul Society in New Zealand was founded in 1867, with the aim to help anyone in need ...

Children let loose on Our Lady of Lourdes School's new playground
https://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/300877305/children-let-loose-on-our-lady-of-lourdes-schools-new-playground
For months the children at Palmerston North's Our Lady of Lourdes School have been patiently waiting to get on their new playground. The school had to close the senior part of the playground because the old one was deemed unsafe and closed in term four last year. But a new one has been built and the school held an official opening on Friday morning with a blessing and speeches, before a few children were let loose to christen the slide.

Sacred Heart And St. John's College Communities Come Together
https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2305/S00212/sacred-heart-and-st-johns-college-communities-come-together.htm
Sacred Heart College and St. John's College have come together as a community to support each other in the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle. The parent evening, sponsored by the Palmerston North Diocese, was held was held last week (Monday, May 1) at St Mary's Church Greenmeadows.

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SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER - A  

https://www.youtube.com/c/AucklandCatholic/videos

Today's Mass, celebrated by Fr Mark Field at St Mary's Parish, Paeroa, can be viewed at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMrYWq6lDX0

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


RNZ. Hymns on Sunday, (audio and text)
https://www.rnz.co.nz/concert/programmes/hymns/audio/2018889752/hymns-on-sunday-14-may-2023
Hymns for mother's Day including and 'Ka waiata ki a Maria' and  'Hail Queen of Heaven'.


New Zealand Commentaries on the Readings for the Sundays of the Year:

Inspired Word: A video reading and commentary on the gospel of the day by Stephen Ready and Sister Stephanie Kitching.
John 14:15-21   The promise of the Holy Spirit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZN4pSFvceA&list=PLeDNiKpHSQBDAIAYJEHi42R7ctvsFuTEU&index=26

Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith (podcast):
https://station15.co.nz/

Marist Laity NZ. Living the Word: Sundays of the Year: Discussion Guide
https://livingtheword.org.nz/
6th Sunday of Easter Yr. A – The spirit of truth remains with you and will be in you

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

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Pope, Zelensky both have ambitions for meeting on Fatima feast
https://cruxnow.com/news-analysis/2023/05/pope-zelensky-both-have-ambitions-for-meeting-on-fatima-feast
Assuming Pope Francis and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky do indeed meet today in the Vatican, as officials on both sides have been suggesting, a good deal would appear to be riding on the outcome for both men ...

Unpacking how history changed yesterday with recognition of Coptic martyrs
https://cruxnow.com/news-analysis/2023/05/unpacking-how-history-changed-yesterday-with-recognition-of-coptic-martyrs
For those with ears to hear, every so often it's actually possible to detect the sound of history's tectonic plates as they shift. Such was the case Thursday, with a remarkable gesture by Pope Francis of inscribing a group of Coptic Christian martyrs into the Roman Martyrology, Catholicism's official compendium of saints ...

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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 at Caritas Aotearoa:
https://www.caritas.org.nz/work-with-us

Job vacancies in the Catholic dioceses of ...

Auckland: https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/staff-vacancies/
Hamilton: https://www.cdh.org.nz/jobs
Wellington: https://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/adw_community/vacancies/
Dunedin: https://www.cdd.nz/we-offer/employment-opportunities

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THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND

https://www.catholic.org.nz/

The six dioceses:
https://www.catholic.org.nz/find-us/dioceses-2/#section_59

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

Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'.
https://www.cdh.org.nz/kete-korero/

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

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

Catholic Diocese of Dunedin. Newsletter
https://www.cdd.nz/

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

St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East'
https://www.columban.org.au/media-and-publications/the-far-east-magazine/archive/

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

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

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'NZ Catholic' newspaper
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Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand
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Catholic Theological College
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Holy Cross Seminary
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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases

Cardinal John Dew retires as Catholic Archbishop of Wellington
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/cjd/
Cardinal John Dew, the Catholic Archbishop of Wellington since 2005, has retired on reaching his 75th birthday. Pope Francis has accepted Cardinal John's formal resignation as Archbishop of Wellington and made the announcement at Noon in Rome on 5 May – 10pm tonight in New Zealand –  coinciding with Cardinal John's birthday. Coadjutor Archbishop Paul Martin SM succeeds Cardinal John as Archbishop of Wellington ...

Damian Dempsey appointed new NZCBC Executive Director
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/damiandempsey-appointment/
Damian Dempsey has been appointed the new Executive Director of the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference. He was a member of the Society of Mary for 25 years, working in formation, education, and community development in New Zealand and in Asia ...


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

** Cardinal John Dew, Archbishop of Wellington since 2005, has retired on reaching his 75th birthday

** Bishop Steve and the Catholic Caring Foundation thank everyone who supported their appeal for the many people affected by the 2023 floods and Cyclone Gabrielle

** Happy Birthday Cardinal John and Archbishop Paul, who share May 5 as their birthdays. (photos)

** Damian Dempsey has been appointed the new Executive Director of the NZ Catholic Bishops Conference.

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Catholic Cardinal John Dew retires as Wellington archbishop on his 75th birthday
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/wellington/131968097/catholic-cardinal-john-dew-retires-as-wellington-archbishop-on-his-75th-birthday
Cardinal John Dew, long-time Catholic Archbishop of Wellington, has retired – on his and his successor's birthday. Pope Francis made the announcement in Rome last night. It coincided with Cardinal Dew's 75th birthday, and in a coincidental twist, the 56th birthday of his successor Archbishop Paul Martin.

Police charge man with arson after fire at Palmerston North cathedral
https://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/300865429/police-charge-man-with-arson-after-fire-at-palmerston-north-cathedral
Police have arrested a man in relation to a fire at Palmerston North's Cathedral of the Holy Spirit. The 34-year-old man will appear in Palmerston North District Court on Monday charged with arson.

Also: Diocese of Palmerston North: Fire at Cathedral of the Holy Spirit
https://pndiocese.org.nz/news-and-events/fire-at-cathedral-of-the-holy-spirit-2/

Institute exploring causes, impacts of strokes takes top PM's Science Prize
https://www.stuff.co.nz/science/131906141/institute-exploring-causes-impacts-of-strokes-takes-top-pms-science-prize
Wellington science teacher, Dr Doug Walker, has been named the Prime Minister's Science Teacher Prize winner. He is also Head of Science at St Patrick's College, Kilbirnie ...

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FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER - A  

Today's Mass, celebrated by Fr Gerard Aynsley at Mercy Parish – Whanau Aroha, Dunedin, can be viewed at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mR9a5x36pgg

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).


New Zealand Commentaries on the Readings for the Sundays of the Year:

Inspired Word: A video reading and commentary on the gospel of the day by John Teariki and Malia Vito-Tupai.
John 14:1-12   Jesus, the way to the Father
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9HmkE-Yk2Q&list=PLeDNiKpHSQBDAIAYJEHi42R7ctvsFuTEU&index=25

Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith (podcast):
https://station15.co.nz/

Marist Laity NZ. Living the Word: Sundays of the Year: Discussion Guide
https://livingtheword.org.nz/
5th Sunday Easter Yr. A – We are called to show the 'way' to others

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

https://cruxnow.com

Coronation ceremony marks turning point in Catholic-Anglican relations
https://cruxnow.com/church-in-europe/2023/05/coronation-ceremony-marks-turning-point-in-catholic-anglican-relations
When King Charles III and his wife, Queen Consort Camila, are crowned on Saturday, the event will mark a historic juncture in Catholic-Anglican relations, as it will be the first time a Catholic bishop has participated in the ceremony in four centuries ...

Pope tells safeguarding body not to be discouraged amid setbacks
https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2023/05/pope-tells-safeguarding-body-not-to-be-discouraged-amid-setbacks
 Pope Francis met with members of his child protection body Friday, stressing the importance of making reparation for past failures and urging them not to be discouraged when it seems like no progress is being made ...

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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 at Caritas Aotearoa:
https://www.caritas.org.nz/work-with-us

Job vacancies in the Catholic dioceses of ...

Auckland: https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/staff-vacancies/
Hamilton: https://www.cdh.org.nz/jobs
Wellington: https://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/adw_community/vacancies/
Dunedin: https://www.cdd.nz/we-offer/employment-opportunities

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https://www.catholic.org.nz/

The six dioceses:
https://www.catholic.org.nz/find-us/dioceses-2/#section_59

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

Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'.
https://www.cdh.org.nz/kete-korero/

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

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

Catholic Diocese of Dunedin. Newsletter
https://www.cdd.nz/

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

St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East'
https://www.columban.org.au/media-and-publications/the-far-east-magazine/archive/

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

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

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** Pope Francis has approved changes to allow lay women, including religious sisters and lay men, to take part as full members of the Synod summit in October, emphasising that it restores a model of the Church as the "People of God" ...

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'NZ CATHOLIC'

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In issue no. 659, April 23 - May 6 2023:  JPC against council Budget moves (Auckland) ... Easter trading review could happen after election ... Mixed emotions at sale of St Gerard's ... Abuse in Care inquiry deadline extended to March 2024 ... Three in first year at Holy Cross seminary ... Oceania responds to Synod document ... Fr Anthony Malone OFM: The challenges about Church property ... Editorial: Doctor of Church (St Francis de Sales) ... Easter Triduum and Holy Week in New Zealand (2-page photo feature) ... Lest we forget: War and prejudice in the time of Bishop Henry Cleary ... Former seminary lecturer remembered fondly (Fr John Tollan) ... Far North's Billy Pomare - 'A man with a heart of gold' ... St Bede's College triumphant at Maadi Cup.

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

DEAR READERS,
Since Saturday, Stuff Ltd, the publisher of several major New Zealand newspapers, has put much of their significant content behind a paywall. Consequently, an important follow-up article about an attack on Christchurch pastor Father Alister Castillo is blocked. There appears to be no way around this. The papers have been taken off PressReader. They can still be read via Ebsco (which I access through my public library's website) but there is no way of sharing the article by a link that will work for everyone. This is the best I can do ...

How dare you exploit goodness: beaten priest
Gill Sinead, The Press, Apr 29, 2023, pg. A10
A Christchurch priest who was left bloodied and bruised from a senseless attack on Good Friday hopes what happened to him doesn't stop others from doing good deeds. Father Alister Castillo, 33, advised anyone struggling to process the incident to keep the attackers in their prayers. "With prayer, there is a practical aspect in that. It directs anger towards something . . . I don't know their background. Maybe their families are dysfunctional. Maybe there is peer pressure, or group mentality? "Use that prayer not just on them, but their families and whatever situation they're in" ... (Paywalled. Accessible via Ebsco through the public library).

Earlier ...
Good samaritan priest jumped, attacked on Good Friday on way to hospital chaplain duties
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/131873209/good-samaritan-priest-jumped-attacked-on-good-friday-on-way-to-hospital-chaplain-duties
A Christchurch priest was lending a helping hand, when three assailants jumped him. Father Alister Castillo, 33, was attacked in the leafy suburb of Fendalton about 1am on Good Friday. The offenders are yet to be found ...

77-year-old wants to get her drivers licence so she can drive herself to church
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/kahu/77-year-old-wants-to-get-her-drivers-licence-so-she-can-drive-herself-to-church/UGMQK7VECBFPFASPEKYMEDHXNY/
English is not Sepiuta Skudder's first language. So to study and learn the Road Code in English and the tough questions in Tongan, was not an easy task for a woman who was taken out of school aged 8 to help support the family by cooking and cleaning while all the rest of the siblings and parents worked on a Tongan plantation ...

Thermals for Children helping school kids keep warm this winter
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/news/thermals-for-children-helping-school-kids-keep-warm-this-winter/KUOXF5D4PVBIDDKCDVX7LUKGYY/
With this winter looking to be one of the coldest on record, Lee Pepping and Suzanne Rose have been working hard and have raised more than $26,000 for their latest Thermals for Children programme. Since 2017 the two women, supported by the Catholic Parish of Hastings, have been delivering thermal tops and warm pants to primary school children throughout Flaxmere, Hastings and Havelock North.

St Peter's College in Gore seeks support to govern school
https://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/131874748/st-peters-college-in-gore-seeks-support-to-govern-school
St Peter's College in Gore has been placed into limited statutory management, but the move "in no way suggests closure", the Education Ministry says. St Peter's College is a co-educational state-integrated Catholic secondary school with about 450 students.

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FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER - A  

Today's Mass, celebrated by Monsignor Bernard Kiely at Good Shepherd Parish, Balmora, Auckland, can be viewed at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dN-G2f2160k

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).


New Zealand Commentaries on the Readings for the Sundays of the Year:

Inspired Word: A video reading and commentary on the gospel of the day by Sister Stephanie Kitching.
John 10:1-10   The parable of the shepherd
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7WkwBEbYZM&list=PLeDNiKpHSQBDAIAYJEHi42R7ctvsFuTEU&index=19

Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith (podcast):
https://station15.co.nz/

Marist Laity NZ. Living the Word: Sundays of the Year: Discussion Guide
https://livingtheword.org.nz/
4th Sunday Of Easter – Jesus, The Good Shepherd

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

https://cruxnow.com

In neighboring Hungary, Pope sends messages of peace on Ukraine
https://cruxnow.com/pope-in-hungary-2023-live-coverage/2023/04/in-neighboring-hungary-pope-sends-messages-of-peace-on-ukraine
Though he has not engaged the Ukraine war directly while he's in neighboring Hungary, making only passing references in his formal speeches, the pope has still managed to send messages to both sides during his first two days in Budapest ...

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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 at Caritas Aotearoa:
https://www.caritas.org.nz/work-with-us

Job vacancies in the Catholic dioceses of ...

Auckland: https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/staff-vacancies/
Hamilton: https://www.cdh.org.nz/jobs
Wellington: https://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/adw_community/vacancies/
Dunedin: https://www.cdd.nz/we-offer/employment-opportunities

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THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND

https://www.catholic.org.nz/

The six dioceses:
https://www.catholic.org.nz/find-us/dioceses-2/#section_59

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

Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'.
https://www.cdh.org.nz/kete-korero/

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

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

Catholic Diocese of Dunedin. Newsletter
https://www.cdd.nz/

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

St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East'
https://www.columban.org.au/media-and-publications/the-far-east-magazine/archive/

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

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

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Bishop Emeritus Colin Campbell to be Interim Rector of Holy Cross Seminary
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/hcs-rector/
Retired Catholic Bishop of Dunedin Colin Campbell has been appointed Interim Rector of Holy Cross Seminary. Bishop Emeritus Campbell has accepted the interim role until a permanent appointment is made to replace Father Mathew Vadakkevettuvazhiyil, who has left. Holy Cross Seminary in Auckland is the national seminary for the education and formation of diocesan priests for the Catholic Church in New Zealand ...


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** General Managers from Catholic Dioceses across Aotearoa are in Auckland for meetings. Yesterday they made a site visit to the construction site of St Ignatius College in Drury.  St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College is the first Ignatian College in the Jesuit tradition in New Zealand ...

** Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand has published a report on its ambitious He Oranga Taurikura programme to build thriving lives across seven countries in the Pacific and Southeast Asia ...

** Retired Bishop of Dunedin Colin Campbell has been appointed Interim Rector of Holy Cross Seminary ...

** From Te Kupenga - Catholic Theological College: Study Theology and lead others to Christ. Semester 2 starts July 3 ...

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'NZ CATHOLIC'

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

In issue no. 659, April 23 - May 6 2023:  JPC against council Budget moves (Auckland) ... Easter trading review could happen after election ... Mixed emotions at sale of St Gerard's ... Abuse in Care inquiry deadline extended to March 2024 ... Three in first year at Holy Cross seminary ... Oceania responds to Synod document ... Fr Anthony Malone OFM: The challenges about Church property ... Editorial: Doctor of Church (St Francis de Sales) ... Easter Triduum and Holy Week in New Zealand (2-page photo feature) ... Lest we forget: War and prejudice in the time of Bishop Henry Cleary ... Former seminary lecturer remembered fondly (Fr John Tollan) ... Far North's Billy Pomare - 'A man with a heart of gold' ... St Bede's College triumphant at Maadi Cup.

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Space : Studio Gallery, 18 St Hill Street, Whanganui.
'Stations of the Cross', an exhibition of woodcuts by Graham Hall, April 5 - April 29
https://spacestudiogallery.co.nz/exhibition/the-stations-of-the-cross/
"The 12 Woodcut prints represent the 12 stations of the Cross. I walked the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem in the late 1970's and have a desire to recreate the work in a New Zealand setting ..."

The day God gave Adam Kirkeby a hug
https://www.sunlive.co.nz/news/317016-the-day-god-gave-adam-kirkeby-hug.html
The Weekend Sun's Hunter Wells, a crotchety old southern Presbyterian, continues his privileged encounter with Father Adam Kirkeby and retreads the man's path of faith into the Catholic priesthood. In this second and final instalment, there is the calling, the agonising on the pillow at night, the 'shall I?' the 'shan't I?' and the Priest's ultimate joy and peace ...

A French-Canadian rebel gets his last wish from a NZ shipwreck, 185 years later
https://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/300859037/a-frenchcanadian-rebel-gets-his-last-wish-from-a-nz-shipwreck-185-years-later
An imprisoned French-Canadian rebel and a shipwreck off the coast of Whitianga may seem worlds apart, but one voyage bonded them together. And on Saturday insurgent Fancois Xavier Prieur will have his final wish granted as a memento made from the ship he came to hate will begin its journey back to his homeland in time for a commemoration to mark his fight for freedom ...

Judge who oversaw NZ's most controversial trials was humble and humane
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/131766290/obituary-judge-who-oversaw-nzs-most-controversial-trials-was-humble-and-humane
Obituary of Simon Peter France, 29 May 1958 – 8 April 2023

How a Catholic priest found a healing thermal pool in New Zealand
https://aleteia.org/2023/04/15/how-a-catholic-priest-found-a-healing-thermal-pool-in-new-zealand/
Humans have known and harnessed the therapeutic properties of thermal waters for hundreds of years. Today, places like Budapest, Hungary, or Wiesbaden in Germany attract thousands of visitors looking to heal their ailments with the therapeutic properties of thermal waters. But not many people may know that one of the most beloved thermal reserves in the world was partly discovered thanks to the healing journey of a Catholic priest.

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THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER - A  

Today's Mass, celebrated by Fr Mark Napa St Joseph's parish church, Takapuna, Auckland, can be viewed at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3Z8if9UXeE

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).


New Zealand Commentaries on the Readings for the Sundays of the Year:

Inspired Word: A video reading and commentary on the gospel of the day by Sister Stephanie Kitching.
Luke 24:13-16, 28-35   The walk to Emmaus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0a2vCavSnEg&list=PLeDNiKpHSQBAMx_xkzRR8wnm_isNdXF-u&index=38

Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith:
https://station15.co.nz/

Marist Laity NZ. Living the Word: Sundays of the Year: Discussion Guide
https://livingtheword.org.nz/
Third Sunday of Easter - Their hearts burned within them.

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Episode 184 — Christchurch, Colonialism, Commission, Coronation (16 April 2023)
https://station15.co.nz/2023/04/station-xv-episode-184-christchurch-colonialism-commission-coronation/

In this month's episode, a couple of controversies lead our lineup — an attempt to block the construction of a new cathedral in New Zealand and the repudiation of a 15th-century doctrine. Things don't get much less complicated as the panel discusses the resignation of a key child protection figure, but most people can get behind the new King and some furry friends, right? Listen to find out, as we welcome a new member of the panel, with Cameron joining James, Don and Anna on our Easter episode. Enjoy.

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Church in Oceania notes 'tensions' between developed, developing countries in Synod document
https://cruxnow.com/church-in-oceania/2023/04/church-in-oceania-notes-tensions-between-developed-developing-countries-in-synod-document
As the Catholic Church continues its synodal process ahead of the Synod of Bishops meeting in October, the Church in Oceania acknowledged "tensions" in a region includes both developed and developing countries ...

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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 at Caritas Aotearoa:
https://www.caritas.org.nz/work-with-us

Job vacancies in the Catholic dioceses of ...

Auckland: https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/staff-vacancies/
Hamilton: https://www.cdh.org.nz/jobs
Wellington: https://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/adw_community/vacancies/
Dunedin: https://www.cdd.nz/we-offer/employment-opportunities

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THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND

https://www.catholic.org.nz/

The six dioceses:
https://www.catholic.org.nz/find-us/dioceses-2/#section_59

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

Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'.
https://www.cdh.org.nz/kete-korero/

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

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

Catholic Diocese of Dunedin. Newsletter
https://www.cdd.nz/

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

St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East'
https://www.columban.org.au/media-and-publications/the-far-east-magazine/archive/

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

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

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Oceania Catholic bishops publish response to Synod of Bishops document (13 Apr 2023 )
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/oceania-response/
The Catholic bishops of Oceania say their people's reflections for the global Synod of Bishops for a Synodal Church left them feeling "peace and joy", but also called them to be prophetic and ready to "model ourselves on the love we proclaim". The Oceania response was drafted by a writing and discernment group, which synthesised reports from the four bishops conferences and the local Eastern Catholic Churches. The document has now been published...


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** The 2023 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is next month. The week is celebrated in the Southern Hemisphere between Ascension Sunday and Pentecost Sunday, so this year from 21 May to 28 May. We've just published the resources for the week ...

** The Federation of Catholic Bishops Conferences of Oceania executive committee has published its response to Enlarge the Space of Your Tent, the Working Document for the Continental Stage of the Holy Father's Synod of Bishops.  

** The General Secretariat for the Synod has announced that work has begun on the Instrumentum Laboris for the Synodal Assembly to be held in Rome in October 2023, as a group of experts from five continents meet to share their reflections on the Continental Stage.

** Following the Easter Sunday Mass, Pope Francis delivers his Easter message and blessing "Urbi et Orbi -- To the City and the World", underscoring the joyous hope that Christ's resurrection brings and encouraging Christians to rediscover the joy of serving God, working for peace, and helping our brothers and sisters in a world marked by so much suffering ...

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'NZ CATHOLIC'

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

In issue no. 658, April 9-22 2023:  Youth Catholic New Testament launched ... New trust to own Sister of Mercy  ministries ...Daughter of saint speaks of parents' holiness (Dr Gianna Emanuela Molla) ... Defend life, family and Christian values says Nuncio ... Dr John Evangelista: 'Hearts Aflame' ... Editorial: A modern take on Easter (this is an experimental article written entirely by ChatGPT) ... Fr Dorado was a strong leader for Filipino priests ... Papal knight's wisdom and warmth will be missed (Geoff Ricketts) ... NZ bishops back repudiation of Doctrine of Discovery ... MacKillop anniversary celebrated at Port Chalmers ... Helen Luxford: Education, ethics and AI ... Msgr Carde was a channel of God's grace for many.

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

A quandary – fatherhood or priesthood?
https://www.sunlive.co.nz/news/316566-a-quandary-fatherhood-or-priesthood.html
On the eve of Easter, The Weekend Sun's Hunter Wells follows Father Adam Kirkeby's personal journey down a path of faith into the Catholic priesthood.

Plans for Tagalog Mass revival
https://www.odt.co.nz/regions/north-otago/plans-tagalog-mass-revival
Oamaru's new Catholic priest hopes to start services in the Tagalog language. Father Fredy Permentilla has recently taken over as St Patrick's parish priest. As part of his work, he is hoping to restart celebrating Mass in the native language of many of Oamaru's Filipino residents ...

Pasifika students urged to use 'discrimination' as fuel for success
https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/487868/pasifika-students-urged-to-use-discrimination-as-fuel-for-success
A senior New Zealand MP has encouraged pupils at a predominantly Pasifika all-girls secondary school in Auckland to pursue their aspirations and not be wavered by any discrimination they may face in their career pathways. McAuley High School in Otahuhu received a motivational visit from Aotearoa's Assistant Speaker Jenny Salesa, with three Silver Ferns players Mila Reuelu-Buchanan, Elle Temu and Maia Wilson during a Q and A event this week.

Susan Frykberg: World-renowned composer found final resting place in Whanganui
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/whanganui-chronicle/news/susan-frykberg-world-renowned-composer-found-final-resting-place-in-whanganui/YEJEMIV27BEB5MPY2LQ4Y5HI6U/
Whanganui held a special place in the heart of composer and sound artist Susan Frykberg and she chose it as her final resting place. Although she was born in Havelock North and spent many years in Canada and Australia, Frykberg found a spiritual home in Whanganui, where she was loved by members of the local Quaker, Catholic and arts communities. She was farewelled with a Requiem Mass held at St Mary's Catholic Church in Whanganui on Wednesday ...

Clean sweep for Taranaki high school at regional Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/stratford-press/news/clean-sweep-for-taranaki-high-school-at-regional-sheilah-winn-shakespeare-festival/QIR3GYEKARDUTLHINLYTYH5RXU/
All the world's a stage for the Taranaki high school students who have won their place at SGCNZ's National Shakespeare Schools Production. Sacred Heart Girls' College was the clear winner, with the school winning the 15-minute production and five-minute student-directed performance ...

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https://www.youtube.com/c/AucklandCatholic/videos

Today's Mass, celebrated by Pa Peter Tipene in the parish of St Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Avondale, Auckland, can be viewed at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0loJVNxSYAc

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).


New Zealand Commentaries on the Readings for the Sundays of the Year:

Inspired Word: A video reading and commentary on the gospel of the day by Violet Kudzotsa and Simon McLellan.
John 20:19-31   Jesus appears to his disciples
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzfTBfB48CU&list=PLeDNiKpHSQBDAIAYJEHi42R7ctvsFuTEU&index=39

Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith:
https://station15.co.nz/

Marist Laity NZ. Living the Word: Sundays of the Year: Discussion Guide
https://livingtheword.org.nz/
Divine Mercy Sunday – The Love and Mercy of God

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

https://cruxnow.com

Resilient Pope presides over a decidedly multilateral Holy Week
https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2023/04/resilient-pope-presides-over-a-decidedly-multilateral-holy-week
Liturgically and spiritually, Christmas and Easter ae the holiest periods on the annual Christian calendar. This year, Pope Francis needed that platform to project strength, since he came into Holy Week after a surprise hospitalization had generated a health scare. On that front the pontiff delivered, demonstrating resilience and good form throughout his grueling schedule...


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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 at Caritas Aotearoa:
https://www.caritas.org.nz/work-with-us

Job vacancies in the Catholic dioceses of ...

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Hamilton: https://www.cdh.org.nz/jobs
Wellington: https://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/adw_community/vacancies/
Dunedin: https://www.cdd.nz/we-offer/employment-opportunities

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

Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'.
https://www.cdh.org.nz/kete-korero/

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

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

Catholic Diocese of Dunedin. Newsletter
https://www.cdd.nz/

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

St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East'
https://www.columban.org.au/media-and-publications/the-far-east-magazine/archive/

Society of Mary. 'Marist Messenger'  FINAL ISSUE
https://www.maristmessenger.co.nz

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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