Sunday, November 19, 2023

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE


** In a heartfelt message, Pope Francis has called upon young people to become beacons of hope in a world struggling with conflict, suffering and desolation. CathNews NZ has the details: 

** The New Zealand-born vice chancellor of Bethlehem University, Br Peter Bray FSC, gives an update on the conflict in the Holy Land

** Bishop-elect Richard Laurenson says he is praying that he does not disappoint the Lord as he confesses to moving between "peace and terror" after accepting his new role as Bishop of Hamilton. 

** Caritas is running an appeal for those in need in Gaza, where the entire population is experiencing severe shortages of electricity, water, fuel, food, and medicine. 

** A reminder that Caritas Aotearoa NZ is asking us all to help it mark World Day of the Poor this Sunday,  19 November. Details here ... And the National Liturgy Office has resources here ...

** Learn what's happening with the New Curriculum for Religious Education through Te Kupenga-Catholic Theological College's third Leadership Webinar series. 

** Catholic and state secondary school rolls all over the country are bursting, today's CathNews reports.

** The Feast of Christ the King on Sunday 26 November marks the end of the liturgical year. The National Liturgy Office has prepared prayers and other resources

** Pleroma Christian Supplies seeks a new Manager for its Central Hawkes Bay business

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Couple selling off their most treasured antique - a converted church
A 134-year-old converted Catholic church is for sale in Clive and it's not the only one.

'Illegal exorcisms' investigated
The Press 16 Nov 2023
Complainants who allege they suffered abuse including unauthorised exorcisms and sexual grooming by a Catholic group in Christchurch known as the Sons of The Most Holy Redeemer have reportedly received legal letters in an effort to "silence" them.

Vatican orders investigation into Christchurch Catholic group over allegations of abuse, unauthorised exorcisms
The Catholic Church in Rome has ordered an investigation into a little-known Catholic group in Christchurch, following allegations of spiritual and psychological abuse and unauthorised exorcisms. An emeritus bishop from Australia has been sent to New Zealand to interview complainants as a representative of the Pope. The move follows a months-long Newshub investigation, where 17 people spoke of their concerns about leaders of the group known as the Sons of the Most Holy Redeemer.

More allegations of unauthorised exorcisms, concerns for child wellbeing emerge at Christchurch Catholic chapel (text and video)
More allegations of unauthorised exorcisms and concerns about the wellbeing of young people have emerged at a small Catholic chapel in Christchurch. A group of former members of a congregation known as The Sons of the Most Holy Redeemer met with Newshub. These men and women are united in their concerns ...

NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

St Joseph's School Stratford pupils visit Kopuatama Cemetery
St Joseph's School Stratford pupils celebrated All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day earlier this month. Each year school pupils visit the Kopuatama Cemetery on the Friday following All Souls' Day to pray and lay flowers on the graves ...

About the South: On statues, spelling errors and Dr Elder
One of the better-made statues in Invercargill is the Marist Brothers' founder, Saint Marcellin Champagnat, which resides at Verdon College. Champagnat was born in France in 1789, the year of the French Revolution

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THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (A)  - WORLD DAY OF THE POOR


Today's Mass is celebrated by Pa Peter Tipene at the parish of St Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Avondale, Auckland. It 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). 


RNZ. Hymns on Sunday,  Hymns on Sunday, 19 November 2023 (audio and text). 
In 2017, Pope Francis established the World Day of the Poor. It's a Sunday set aside in the Catholic liturgical calendar to reflect on how poverty is at the very heart of the Gospel. This year's theme is "Do not turn your face away from anyone who is poor".


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 25:14-30 The parable of the three servants

Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith (podcast): Homily for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time:

Marist Laity NZ. Living The Word:  33rd Sunday Year A: Fear of Freedom

Your Catholic Corner (podcast)
A 30-minute reflection and commentary on the Sunday readings by Julie South.
33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time - Year A : Embracing Awe and Action: The True Meaning of 'Fear of God' and Living Our Gifts

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STATION XV (podcast)


Episode 190 (November 17, 2023)
Six, Synod, Shift, Strickland, Sister

After a long wait, New Zealand now has a full complement of six bishops, with a new Bishop of Hamilton named. Bishops have also been busy in Rome for the Synod of Bishops, while one US bishop in particular now has a lot more time on his hands. His episcopal leadership has undergone what might be called a "paradigm shift", if that term isn't reserved exclusively for a new approach to theology. Meanwhile, in France, a religious sister just shifted someone who was protesting the construction of a new religious building. Join Anna, Cam, Don and James for a fast-paced trip around the Catholic world.

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Vatican upholds tradition by repeating that Catholicism, Masonry don't mix
In response to a Filipino bishop asking for suggestions on the best approach to a growing interest in Freemasonry in his country, the Vatican's doctrinal office has reaffirmed the incompatibility of Masonry and Catholicism ...

Given 'pain' in Gaza, leaders call on Holy Land Christians to forgo holiday festivities
n a Nov. 10 statement, the patriarchs and heads of churches in Jerusalem asked that Christians in the region refrain from usual festivities during the Advent and Christmas seasons in honor of those who have lost homes or family members.

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Pleroma Christian Supplies  https://www.christiansupplies.co.nz/ seeks a new Manager for its Central Hawkes Bay business. Founded in 1978 by Shirley and Ian Duthie, it has been led in recent years by their daughter Malissa Webster, who is now moving on. Pleroma Christian Supplies is a not-for-profit Catholic Christian resource supplier (retail and wholesale) serving our dioceses and faith communities.  Seeking someone who would welcome the chance to relocate to Central Hawkes Bay and lead this well-established and respected  business. Go here for details and to apply:  https://www.seek.co.nz/job/71340271   Applications close  8 December 2023.

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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. Newsletter

NZ Catholic Education Office Newsletter 'Kotui'

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' 

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, November 12, 2023


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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE


And then there were six: First formal photo of the six Catholic Bishops of Aotearoa NZ
For the first time since October 2019, each of the six Catholic dioceses of Aotearoa New Zealand has a bishop ...

Archbishop Paul Martin SM presented with symbolic Metropolitan's pallium in Mass at St Mary of the Angels Wellington
Archbishop of Wellington Paul Martin SM received his Metropolitan Archbishop's pallium and also blessed the iconic Holy Mary Mother of God artwork during the same 5pm Mass at St Mary of the Angels church in Wellington on Sunday 5 November ...



** Fr John O'Connor, co-director of the National Liturgy Office, has published a book of reflections from his Food For Faith blog "in the hope that they might present Christian faith in a way that is attractive and inspiring, the ultimate adventure,

** Make a note if you're in Wellington on Sunday 2 December. The annual March for Life takes place that day, gathering at Civic Square from 1pm and marching to Parliament at 2pm. 

** For the first time since October 2019, each of our six dioceses has a bishop. Here's the first formal photo of all six bishops, taken after they celebrated Mass at Connolly Hall in Wellington today

** Rebecca from the Catholic Enquiry Centre has produced this video of Archbishop Paul receiving his pallium yesterday. Ka pai!

** Here's an album of Archbishop Paul receiving his Metropolitan Archbishop's pallium and blessing the iconic Holy Mary Mother of God artwork during the 5pm Mass at St Mary of the Angels church in Wellington yesterday ...

** What if your Christmas shopping could change lives? It can!  'Give for good' with Caritas Gifts this Christmas and support vulnerable communities to thrive! 

** Two special events at this evening's 5pm Mass at St Mary of the Angels in Wellington:  Archbishop of Wellington Paul Martin was presented with his pallium -- a symbol of the Metropolitan Archbishop bestowed by the Pope. And the blessing by Archbishop Paul of the special artwork of Ko Hata Maria,

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'NZ CATHOLIC' 

Full text articles: https://nzcatholic.org.nz/2023/ 

In issue no. 673  November 5 - 18, 2023: Looking back on 90 years of faith and awe at St Michael's, Remuera ... Hamilton bishop-elect looks forward to role (Fr Richard Laurenson) ... Caremilites reflect on St Thérèse papal letter ... Indigenous Catholics and having a seat at the table ... Editorial: Marriage and friendship ... Steve Liddle: Reflecting on the purpose of Catholic schools ... Young people told about navigating cultural crisis (Brendan Malone) ... Anglican, Catholic bishops call for Holy Land ceasefire ... Call for renewed commitment to ecumenism in NZ ... Faith expressed through food and culture (Ethnic Chaplaincies Annual Festival) ... Social housing under new government (Jan Rutledge, De Paul House).

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

School rolls peak in South
Like the rest of the country, schools in Southland are seeing a steady increase in roll numbers. Schools have more pupils than ever after an immigration-driven surge in enrolments pushed the national school roll to 831,038 children. Invercargill's Verdon College principal Jarlath Kelly said his school had reached its maximum enrolment number and needed to hold spots for preference pupils ...

Sacred Heart College students win awards at Design, Make and Model competition
Three Sacred Heart College students have made their mark on the runway, winning several awards at a Design, Make and Model competition. Year 11 students Smriti Nijjar, Adalyn Homar and Emma Ritch spent months designing and creating their garments before walking the runway at the Hawke's Bay A & P Show ...

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THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (A) 

Today's Mass is celebrated by Father Merv Duffy at Good Shepherd Parish, Balmoral, Auckland. It 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). 


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 Very Rev. Frank Nelson and Rev. Canon Jeny Wilkens at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.
Matthew 25:1-13   The parable of the ten young women

Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith (podcast): Homily for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time:

Marist Laity NZ. Living The Word:  32nd Sunday Year A: Waiting in readiness

Your Catholic Corner (podcast)
A 30-minute reflection and commentary on the Sunday readings by Julie South.
32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time - Year A : Wisdom and Wakefulness - Embracing Readiness - Divine Moments Call - Prepared Souls Stand Tall …
Julie South dives into the spiritual messages found in the Books of Wisdom , Paul's First Letter to the Thessalonians, and Matthew's Gospel. 

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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. Newsletter

NZ Catholic Education Office Newsletter 'Kotui'

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' 

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, November 5, 2023



NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE


English translation of Synod Synthesis Report now available
The First Session of the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops has ended with the publication of a Synthesis Report titled A Synodal Church on Mission. This is not a final document, but an instrument at the service of ongoing discernment ...



** The Committee for Interfaith Relations was established by the NZ Catholic Bishops Conference in 2009 to assist the bishops in their commitment to strengthening relationships between the different faiths present in New Zealand.

** The official English translation of the just-ended Synod on Synodality's Synthesis Report is now available. 

** The Feast of All Souls (is) the Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed, and November is the Month of the Holy Souls. In this third special article on his Food For Faith blog this week,  Fr John O'Connor of the National Liturgy Office discusses how we make time this month to remember those who have died ...

** The Catholic Diocese of Auckland is currently recruiting a full-time Youth Ministry Officer. Find out more here ...

** Barely a week passes without someone trying to impersonate one of our bishops or scamming or spamming social media in some way. Be alert! Thursday is Day Four of Cyber Smart Week (more messages follow)

** Archbishop Novatus Rugambwa, our Apostolic Nuncio, is in a stable condition in Wellington Hospital following the stroke he suffered on Friday. Please keep him in your prayers at this difficult time for him

** All Saints' Day: We pray for the intercession of the saints

** The Ukrainian Catholic Church in Australia, New Zealand and Oceania has launched a new website, which Bishop Mykola Bychok, Eparch of Melbourne, invites everyone to visit and enjoy its bounty.

** Fr John O'Connor of the National Liturgy Office discusses today's Feast of All Saints in his Food For Faith blog, 

** Caritas Aotearoa NZ asks you to help it mark World Day of the Poor on Sunday 19 November. Details here: 

** Archbishop Novatus Rugambwa, the Apostolic Nuncio to New Zealand, has had a severe stroke and is in Wellington Hospital. Please remember Archbishop Novatus in your prayers.

** Today's CathNews critiques New Zealand's involvement in the just-finished Synod on Synodality.

** In this first of three posts this week on his Food For Faith blog, Fr John O'Connor of the National Liturgy Office discusses Halloween -- literally "All Saints Eve" -- and why as Christians we should not act as killjoys opposing its secular version: 

** After a month of prayer, reflection and conversation, a Synthesis Report has been published at the end of the first assembly of the Synod on Synodality.

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Warning issued after scammers posing as priests attempt to swindle church folk
Scammers are reaching out to parishioners pretending to be priests, the Catholic Diocese of Auckland has warned. An email sent out to Auckland parishioners from the Catholic Diocese of Auckland warned scammers were reportedly pretending to be priests and reaching out for gift cards and money ...

Cathedral project out of limbo
The Press 30 Oct 2023
A decision on the future of Christchurch's planned new $40m Catholic cathedral is imminent after a ruling from the Vatican lifted the project out of limbo. Panning on the central city development came to a halt in March, when parishioners mounted a legal challenge to the Vatican, opposing the church's $100 million post-earthquake building plan ...

Church conversion has been a labour of love for vendors (photos and video)
Built in 1889, the former St Joseph's Church in Clive, Hawke's Bay has been converted into a home, now listed with NZ Sotheby's International Realty ...

Court upholds decision against parish building
The backers of the contentious Olive Leaf building proposed for Arrowtown have lost an Environment Court appeal, six years after applying for resource consent. The Olive Leaf Centre Trust appealed a decision by independent planning commissioners in 2020 turning down its proposal for a multipurpose parish and community centre on land beside the St Patrick's Catholic Church in Hertford St. ...

Historic house finds new life
The Post  31 Oct 2023
A 110-year-old building that once served as a Catholic presbytery has been transformed into a stunning family home in the South Wairarapa countryside. he villa was formerly home to St Mary's Catholic Church's parish priest in Carterton and was hauled away in pieces in the middle of the night in November last year ...

NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

New entrance at Garin College marks start of school expansion
Sitting, chatting and taking part in lessons – students at Garin College can now do these things routinely outside the front doors of the high school, thanks to a new building at the site.

Teenage Taranaki bowler Niamh Moriarty takes incredible nine-wicket haul
Cricket is difficult enough to get right – let alone play the perfect game. But for Taranaki college student Niamh Moriarty, playing for Sacred Heart Girls' College (New Plymouth), it all seemed too easy on Thursday: five deliveries, five wickets.  

St Joseph's School Stratford builds up to success in Taranaki EPro8 grand final
St Joseph's School Stratford's Mechanic Masters team came second in the EPro8 Taranaki grand final late last month. The EPro8 Challenge is an inter-school science and engineering competition for year 5-8 pupils.

Pupils barred from contacting parents after four go missing
Pupils of an Oamaru school on a school camp were forbidden from calling their parents after a group of pupils and staff went missing overnight. Two year 11 pupils and two staff members from St Kevin's College took a wrong turn on the final leg of the Mt Somers Track in Mid Canterbury on October 18 during a three-day physical education camp ...

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THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (A) 


Today's Mass is celebrated by Father Mark Field at St Joseph's Catholic Church, Te Aroha. It 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). 


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 Very Rev. Frank Nelson and Rev. Canon Jeny Wilkens at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.
Matthew 23:1-12   Jesus warns against the teachers of the law and the Pharisees

Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith (podcast): Homily for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time:

Marist Laity NZ. Living The Word:  31st Sunday Year A: Walking the talk

Your Catholic Corner (podcast)
A 30-minute reflection and commentary on the Sunday readings by Julie South.
31st Sunday of Ordinary Time - Year A : Walking the talk: Leadership Insights from Malachi to Matthew
Can lessons from Malachi, Paul, and Matthew provide a fresh perspective on what it means to lead in our time, in a secular world... ?

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Good news and bad for Gaza's tiny Catholic community
 For the tiny Catholic community on the besieged Gaza strip, the last 48 hours have brought both good news and bad, with a couple of Catholic aid workers able to reach safety in Egypt after a border crossing was opened Wednesday, but a gathering at the lone Catholic church in Gaza disrupted by what was described as a nearby Israeli missile strike ...

A small reminder that Catholicism, at its best, has been 'welcoming' all along
 One day after the Synod of Bishops closed with appeals for the Church to become more welcoming, inclusive and compassionate, a mid-sized city near Italy's Tyrrhenian coast has offered a timely reminder that, in all honesty, Catholicism at its best has been in the welcoming business all along ...

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Youth Ministry Officer, Catholic Diocese of Auckland
Details on:
Applications close on 6 November 2023.

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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. Newsletter

NZ Catholic Education Office Newsletter 'Kotui'

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' 

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, October 29, 2023

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE


Fr Richard Laurenson appointed Catholic Bishop of Hamilton
Pope Francis has appointed Father Richard Laurenson from the Diocese of Hamilton as the new Catholic Bishop of Hamilton. Bishop-elect Laurenson replaces Bishop Stephen Lowe, who was appointed Bishop of Auckland in December 2021. It means all six New Zealand dioceses now have a bishop, following the recent ordination and installation of Bishop John Adams as Bishop of Palmerston North ...



** Pope Francis speaks at Synod on Synodality: 'Clericalism defiles the Church

** In a heart-breaking turn of events this week, the hall adjacent to the St. Porphyrios Church in Gaza, which provided refuge for 411 people, was struck by a rocket

** At Friday's Synod press briefing, Dr Paolo Ruffini reveals how the final Synthesis Report will be voted at the Assembly, and Fr Timothy Radcliffe asserts that fear of synodality grows out of misunderstanding of its true purpose. 

** Here's a video of today's Vigil for Peace in the Holy Land, held at the Anglican Cathedral of St Paul in Wellington.

** Yesterday, with the assent of the Holy Father, the Members and Delegates of the XVI General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops send a letter to the People of God. 

** Pope Francis called on Christians all over the world to join in a day of fasting and prayer on 27 October for a peaceful resolution to the conflict in the Holy Land. 

** Here is a favourite photo of our new Hamilton Bishop-elect Richard Laurenson with his cat, Josie. 

** Participants in the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops taking place in Rome have approved a Letter to the People of God 

** Pope Francis has appointed Father Richard Laurenson from the Diocese of Hamilton as the new Catholic Bishop of Hamilton. 

** Here's a secular, academic view of the current Synod in Rome, written by Richard Wood, President, Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies, University of Southern California.

** The National Liturgy Office has published a Prayer for Peace in Israel and Palestine. 

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS


Noel Johnstone  1934 -2023: A man with 'imaginative creativity'
Waikato Times 28 Oct 2023 
Noel Johnstone was not a natural politician. Reserved by nature, with a social conservatism reflective of his deep Catholic faith, his outward demeanour suggested the stoicism of the New Zealand rural male.

Police investigating allegations against prominent Catholic officials, Court of Appeal considering last-minute injunction
Prominent leaders within New Zealand's Catholic Church are being investigated by police over historical allegations of abuse. A police spokeswoman confirmed that an investigation had been launched after police received reports earlier this year of historical abuse at a premises in the North Island ...

Fr Richard Laurenson Appointed Catholic Bishop Of Hamilton
Pope Francis has appointed Father Richard Laurenson from the Diocese of Hamilton as the new Catholic Bishop of Hamilton. Bishop-elect Laurenson replaces Bishop Stephen Lowe, who was appointed Bishop of Auckland in December 2021. It means all six New Zealand dioceses now have a bishop, following the recent ordination and installation of Bishop John Adams as Bishop of Palmerston North ...

'Ideal time' to celebrate history of Broad Bay
The extraordinary history of Broad Bay/Whaka Oho Rahi, from a place where Maori gathered food, to an early European holiday resort and on to becoming a thriving community, will be celebrated from this weekend. Organising group member Tessa Mills said Broad Bay/Whaka Oho Rahi would mark several significant anniversaries this year — 175 years since European settlement in the area, 100 years since the founding of the Broad Bay Boat Club and 75 years since the historic Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church was moved to Broad Bay ...

Chapel triumphs over tribulations
The Post 25 Oct 2023 
It has been vandalised, suffered from mould and been red-stickered but one of Wellington's most historic buildings – Island Bay's Erskine Chapel – has finally been restored. Heritage New Zealand describes the chapel, designed by John Sydney Swan in 1929, as "a masterpiece of French Gothic architecture" and has a Category 1 listing ...

NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

St Joseph's School Stratford pupils enjoy Mission Day celebrations
It was all the fun of the fair, plus calves, lambs, cakes and even a church service when pupils and whanau of St Joseph's Stratford held their annual Mission Day event recently.

Stallholder registrations open for St Peter's College Palmerston North spring market
A spring market is taking over Milson on November 18, with a special bonus for plant lovers and owners of dirty cars. The spring market and car boot sale is run by St Peter's Parents, Teachers and Friends Association and will be held at the college from 8.30am-12pm.

St Joseph's Dannevirke celebrates 125 years
It was a weekend of celebration for parishioners and visitors as St Joseph's parish in Dannevirke celebrated its 125th Jubilee. More than 100 people came along for the celebration, the culmination of several months of build-up, which included a quiz and a concert. Two masses were held over a Saturday and Sunday earlier this month, both attended by the new Bishop of Palmerston North Rev John Adams ...

Taranaki primary school's popular art fundraiser returns
An iconic school art auction is returning for the first time in four years. St Joseph's Primary School in New Plymouth is renowned for an auction, which has been going for more than 20 years. It's become a thing of legend where you can pick up a one-off piece from a number of Taranaki artists or artists with a tie to the region. "It's all voluntary and all for the school," principal Mary Kleinsman-Powell said ...

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THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (A) 

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Today's Mass is celebrated by Pa Peter Tipene at St Mary's parish, Avondale, Auckland. It 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). 


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 22:34-40  The great commandment

Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith (podcast): Homily for the Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time:
https://station15.co.nz/

Marist Laity NZ. Living The Word:  30th Sunday: How Do You Limit Your Loving?
https://livingtheword.org.nz/

Your Catholic Corner (podcast)
A 30-minute reflection and commentary on the Sunday readings by Julie South.
30th Sunday of Ordinary Time - Year A : From Liberation to Ethics: Exploring Exodus, Thessalonians, and Matthew's Gospel
Today, we dive into the biblical gems hidden in the Book of Exodus , Paul's First Letter to the Thessalonians , and the Gospel according to Matthew .

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Synod members deny 'authentic divisions,' but acknowledge missing voices
 Participants in Pope Francis's Synod of Bishops on Synodality have reiterated insistence that there are no hostile divisions in the process despite differences of opinion, while also calling for a greater participation of women in leadership and for stronger ecumenical efforts to be made ...

In letter to People of God, participants say synod isn't about 'ideology'
In a letter addressed to the entire People of God at the close of this month's synod discussion, participants rejected suggestions that the process has been influenced by ideology and said the contemporary Church must be better at listening and inclusion ...

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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. Newsletter

NZ Catholic Education Office Newsletter 'Kotui'

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' 

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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Society of St Vincent de Paul NZ

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Sunday, October 22, 2023

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE


Joint Anglican-Catholic bishops' statement on Israel-Palestine conflict
The Anglican and Catholic Bishops of Aotearoa New Zealand, meeting together in Wellington this week, have issued a statement jointly expressing their horror at the latest acts of violence in the Holy Land and joining international voices in calling for an immediate ceasefire ...

Caritas calls for ceasefire, end to attacks on civilians and a humanitarian corridor into Gaza
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand has called for an end to attacks on civilians in the Holy Land, for all parties to cease fire and for the creation of a humanitarian corridor for the supply of water, food, medicines and essential supplies to reach civilians in need in Gaza ...



** During Saturday's briefing at the Holy See Press Office speakers highlighted topics discussed at the Synod, ranging from the role of women to the defense of minors and vulnerable individuals. 

** During the daily Synod briefing for Friday, themes discussed included the role of bishops, authority lived as service, and the co-responsibility of the laity in the Church.

** The Anglican and Catholic Bishops of Aotearoa New Zealand, meeting together in Wellington this week, have tonight jointly issued a statement expressing their horror at the latest acts of violence in the Holy Land  

** Caritas Aotearoa NZ has called for an end to attacks on civilians in the Holy Land. CEO Mena Antonio was interviewed on Morning Report today. Listen to the interview here ...

** This Sunday is World Mission Sunday. The National Liturgy Office has resources for it, including a message from Pope Francis, readings and prayers. Please go here and share with parishes ...

** New Zealand's Brother Peter Bray FSC -- Vice Chancellor of Bethlehem University -- was also interviewed on RNZ's Morning Report this morning about the terrible events in the Holy Land. Listen to the interview here

** Pope Francis is being encouraged to add New Zealand as part of an Oceania visit during a trip he is planning to his native Argentina

** Vatican News has posted this podcast of commentary from the Synod, with comments from an American cardinal, an African archbishop and a lay participant from our very own Oceania contingent,  Grace Wrakia from Papua New Guinea

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'NZ CATHOLIC' 

Full text articles: https://nzcatholic.org.nz/2023/ 

In issue no. 672  October 22 - November 4, 2023: Prayer pilgrimage follows the Awa (Hutt River) ... Pope's climate exhortation a clarion call, say New Zealand's Catholic bishops ... Changing Church discussed at priests' assembly ... University debate on science and miracles ... Editorial: God can work in material world ... Fr Peter Murphy: Shaping the Church of the future ... Missionaries in the time of the Northern War ... Canon lawyers and delegates gather in Christchurch ... Blockbuster film exposing sex trafficking industry inspires East Auckland student nurse ...  Where is the love? Kiwi single Catholics grapple with today's dating scene ... Fr Andrew Nuu Le Nguyen: Winter pain reminder of hell of re-education camps ....ACYM youth enjoy "starry Night' ball .. Rosary pilgrimage made to country church.

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Joint Anglican-Catholic Bishops' Statement On Israel-Palestine Conflict
The Anglican and Catholic Bishops of Aotearoa New Zealand, meeting together in Wellington this week, jointly express their horror at the latest acts of violence and join international voices in calling for an immediate ceasefire ...

A bishop's troubling comments on sexual abuse
The Post 16 Oct 2023
Recently, Bishop Steve Lowe of the Auckland and Hamilton Catholic dioceses publicly commented on sexual abuse, relativising that it was not confined to the church but widespread in society. It doesn't seem right, however, to conflate sexual abuse in the church with sexual abuse in society ...

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TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (A) - WORLD MISSION SUNDAY


Today's Mass is celebrated by Pa Peter Tipene at St Mary's parish, Avondale, Auckland. It 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). 


RNZ. Hymns on Sunday,   22  September 2023 (audio and text). 
Hymns for World Mission Sunday.


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 Simon McLellan and Sr Stephanie Kitching.
Matthew 22:15-21 The question about paying taxes

Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith (podcast): Homily for the Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time:

Marist Laity NZ. Living The Word:  29th Sunday: God Is Above All.

Your Catholic Corner (podcast)
A 30-minute reflection and commentary on the Sunday readings by Julie South.
29th Week of Ordinary Time - Year A - Cyrus to Caesar: God's Unconventional Instruments Across Ages.
In today's episode, Julie journeys through the corridors of time, retracing the footsteps of a mighty Persian king, reflecting on the unyielding spirit of Thessalonica's earliest believers, and pondering the depth of a single profound statement Jesus made about coins, kings, and kingdoms.

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Synod participants say it's 'too early' to decide on women deacons
Participants in Pope Francis's Synod of Bishops on Synodality chosen to speak to the media said Friday that while various topics are being discussed, no decisions will be made on specific issues, and that it is too early in the process to rule on hot-button questions such as women deacons.

Pope says war 'cancels the future,' calls for Oct. 27 day of prayer
Amid international tensions surrounding the war in Gaza following the deadly bombing of a hospital, Pope Francis has called for another day of prayer and fasting for peace, saying war "cancels the future" and breeds hatred and revenge.

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Vacancies at Caritas Aotearoa: 

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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. Newsletter

NZ Catholic Education Office Newsletter 'Kotui'

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' 

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

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Society of St Vincent de Paul NZ

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Sunday, October 15, 2023


NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE


Assembly of Catholic Priests ends after five uplifting days that followed five painful years for Aotearoa NZ
The 175 Catholic priests at their national assembly in Rotorua this week are joyous after sharing five uplifting days following five years marked by national trauma since their last gathering in 2018 ...

Catholic priests told to fasten seatbelts for journey of change
New Zealand's Catholic priests have been told by the Archbishop of Brisbane to fasten their seatbelts for a journey of change there is no going back from.

Hamas attack on Israel a watershed moment for Holy Land, says NZ vice chancellor of Bethlehem University
New Zealander Br Peter Bray FSC – the Vice Chancellor of Bethlehem University in the Holy Land – is not surprised by the Hamas attack on Israel at the weekend. He says his students and staff appear all to be safe.



** Sad news this morning from Br Peter Bray FSC, the New Zealander who is Vice Chancellor of Bethlehem University. One of their third-year students, Khaled Al-Muhtasib, has been killed in Jerusalem ...

** A warm thank you and ka pai to the six priests from our six dioceses who organised the uplifting and successful National Assembly of Diocesan Priests in Rotorua this week (several reports and photo features follow from the Assembly)

** The Synod of Round Tables: In this assembly, the synod hall has a different layout from what used to be in the other synods before. The amphitheatre format used in other synod assemblies has been abandoned and the use of round tables has been adopted, where 12 people at each table sit side by side, face to face, eye to eye, comprising of bishops, priests, Religious men and women and lay men and women

** A Consistent Ethic of Life – Te Kahu o te Ora reflects our belief that the protection and promotion of life requires a concern for the broader issues in society.  One aspect of life affects another. All are important. Everything is connected. Read the NZ Catholic Bishops revised version of Te Kahu o te Ora here .. (further quotations follow from the bishops' document on the consistent ethic of life)

** At the Vatican Synod briefing on Wednesday,  briefings were held about the General Assembly's discussions on the issues of poverty, migration, abuse, the role of women, and sexual identity. 

** Archbishop Paul was one of two bishops who told a US Catholic news service they are working to ensure Indigenous Catholics have "a seat at the table" in the Church

** At the Synod being held in Rome right now: Auckland Vicar for Maori Manuel Beazley meets Pope Francis; and the three official NZ representatives at the Synod

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

The child in me will never die': Author Joy Cowley on embracing life and moving house
Much-loved author Joy Cowley is packing up and moving away from the Wairarapa town she has called home for 20 years. The children of Featherston will never forget her though. The local playground was recently named after Cowley in recognition of her local and national contributions to children's literature and literary events ...

Woman who alleged rape by priest offered $50,000
The Post 14 Oct 2023 
A woman who alleges a priest raped her during a house blessing has been offered a $50,000 payment from the Catholic Bishop who administers to the Hamilton region. But after a frustrating wait for action from the Church and "a difficult time" with fellow parishioners including claims of verbal abuse and bullying, she wants justice ...

Hamas Attack On Israel A Watershed Moment For Holy Land, Says NZ Vice Chancellor Of Bethlehem University
New Zealander Br Peter Bray FSC – the Vice Chancellor of Bethlehem University in the Holy Land – is not surprised by the Hamas attack on Israel at the weekend. He says his students and staff appear all to be safe. "This is a watershed moment that could have long-term impact on life here in the Holy Land," Br Peter says in a message to the New Zealand Catholic bishops ...

Flood damage swept under new carpet
"There is almost zero trace" that St Peter's College classrooms were flood damaged this time two weeks ago, college principal Tara Quinney says.
The school opened as usual on Monday, with three out of five classrooms, all the offices and much of the main hallway carpeted.

Long-time Timaru sports broadcaster Mike Richards dies
A part-time radio broadcaster who became synonymous with South Canterbury sport, particularly rugby, Mike Richards, has died. When NewstalkZB axed Richards' local Saturday morning show, a one-hour round-up of South Canterbury sport in 2020, it ended his 54 years broadcasting in Timaru.

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TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (A) 


Today's Mass, celebrated by Bishop Steve Lowe, comes from the ethnic communities Mass of celebration and as such is slightly longer than usual (just over an hour). It can be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlWkq2BHohc

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 Stephen Ready and Manuel Antonio.
Matthew 22:1-14 The parable of the wedding feast

Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith (podcast): Homily for the Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time:

Marist Laity NZ. Living The Word:  28th Sunday. Am I 'In' or 'Out'?

Your Catholic Corner (podcast)
A 30-minute reflection and commentary on the Sunday readings by Julie South.
28th Week of Ordinary Time - Year A - The Call to Preparedness: Are You Wearing the Right Spiritual Garment?
Julie South takes you back to life in the Eighth Century BC - when Isaiah was alive - there were no watercoolers where people hung out to catch up on the latest news. Instead there were water wells ...

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US bishops echo call from Jerusalem Patriarch to pray for peace Oct. 17
"On behalf of all the Ordinaries of the Holy Land, I invite all parishes and religious communities to a day of fasting and prayer for peace and reconciliation," Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, announced in an Oct. 11 statement ...

Pope's top diplomat says Vatican ready to help on return of Israeli hostages
Pope Francis's top diplomat has called attack by Hamas militants on Israel "inhuman" and has reaffirmed Israel's right to self-defense, but has cautioned that the military response must be "proportionate." Italian Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican's Secretary of State, also condemned the taking of hostages and expressed the Holy See's willingness to help negotiate their release ...

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Te Kupenga-Catholic Leadership Institute 
Te Kupenga is seeking a strategic thinking, master of efficiency leader who thrives in diverse environments to join the team as Operations Manager, based in Auckland. Details: https://www.seek.co.nz/job/70438953. Applications close 20 October.

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

'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. Newsletter

NZ Catholic Education Office Newsletter 'Kotui'

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' 

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 Bishops' Conference

Catholic Discovery NZ (Catholic Enquiry Centre)

'NZ Catholic' newspaper

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Catholic Theological College

Holy Cross Seminary

Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ

Society of St Vincent de Paul NZ

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