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SUNDAY MASS ONLINE AND ON TV

Mass for Sunday 3 May, the Fifth Sunday of Easter ...

... from Auckland Diocese:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Glco7QBymyU
Shine TV (Freeview channel 25) 2.00 pm

... from Wellington Archdiocese:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-yEKKhQDyA

Links to streamed broadcasts of Mass are on this page of the National Liturgy Office:  https://bit.ly/33Chc53
Streamed broadcasts can only been seen during the time that Mass is being celebrated.

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

http://www.catholic.org.nz

Churches able to reopen under Level 2: Attendance limited to 100
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/level-2-churches-open/
Good news! Church services can resume under the Alert Level 2 rules the Prime Minister has announced...

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2020 resources now ready
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/week-of-prayer-resouces/
The resources for this year's Week of Prayer for Christian Unity are now available. The Week is celebrated in New Zealand between Ascension and Pentecost Sundays each year, so 25 to 31 May this year.

Catholic School families urged to contact Diocese if having problems paying dues
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/catholic-school-families-urged-to-contact-diocese-if-having-problems-paying-dues/
The New Zealand Catholic Bishops and the NZ Catholic Education Office have written to the families of pupils attending Catholic schools urging them to contact the education/school office at their local Diocese if they have problems paying attendance dues because of issues related to the Covid-19 Lockdown ...

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

** Church services can resume soon

** Available online are 'Tui Motu Interislands' magazine, 'NZ Catholic' and 'Wel-com'

** Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

** Help for Catholic school families

** National Vocations Awareness Week

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Behind the grille: Nuns put altar breadmaking on hold during coronavirus lockdown
https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/121230652/behind-the-grille-nuns-put-altar-breadmaking-on-hold-during-coronavirus-lockdown
The Carmelite Monastery in Christchurch, where silence has reigned for 87 years, has become quieter during the lockdown. Separated from the world, 13 cloistered nuns aged from 35 to 90 years spend their days in prayer and dedicated solitude. The sisters may live in a "permanent sort of lockdown" but the Covid-19 pandemic has reached behind the monastery's high concrete wall to impact their daily life.

Bishop taking leave for time to renew
https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/bishop-taking-leave-time-renew
The Roman Catholic Bishop of Dunedin, the Most Rev Michael Dooley is taking leave from his role for "personal and spiritual renewal".

Polish craftsman was one of NZ's first refugees
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/121362631/polish-craftsman-was-one-of-nzs-first-refugees
Obituary: Kazimierz "Kazik" Jan Rajwer, wood craftsman; 1932-2020

Funding Support For Social Services Remains Steadfast
http://community.scoop.co.nz/2020/05/funding-support-for-social-services-remains-steadfast/
Otago Community Trust approved grants of just over $525,000 in support of a wide range of community projects in its April funding round. Catholic Social Services received a $50,000 grant to support the agency's growing services across Otago, including the very successful Live Life Well programme based in South Dunedin...

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

Palmerston North principal to take top job at NZ Catholic Education Office
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/education/300003253/palmerston-north-principal-to-take-top-job-at-nz-catholic-education-office
A Palmerston North principal with a passion for education is stepping on to the national stage. St Peter's College principal Kevin Shore has been appointed to replace New Zealand Catholic Education Office chief executive Paul Ferris, who is retiring later this year.

John Paul College, Rotorua: School cancels staff flu jab clinic due to short supply of vaccines
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12329377
A high school principal is frustrated that he's twice had to tell staff their flu shots have been cancelled, after their supplier was unable to access enough doses for everyone. John Paul College, a Catholic co-ed school in Rotorua, was set to provide the jabs to all staff but the clinic running the vaccinations cancelled this morning due to insufficient supply.

Marist College remains closed as staff, students to be tested for Covid-19
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/coronavirus/121393649/coronavirus-aucklands-marist-college-remains-closed-as-staff-students-to-be-tested-for-covid19
An Auckland high school at the centre of one of the country's largest coronavirus clusters will remain closed this week, as all staff and students are tested for Covid-19. Marist College, a Catholic girls' school in Mt Albert, is the second largest significant cluster in the country – with 94 cases to date.

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INSPIRED WORD

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

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

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

http://cruxnow.com

Crux reports on the worldwide Catholic response to the pandemic.

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

Vacancies in the Catholic Overseas Volunteer programme:
https://www.caritas.org.nz/get-involved/catholic-volunteers-overseas

Job vacancies in the Catholic diocese of Auckland: https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/administration/staff-vacancies/

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THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND

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

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New Zealand Commentaries
on the Sunday Readings
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Fr Frank Bird sm. Living the Word: Sundays of the Year: Discussion Guide - http://livingtheword.org.nz

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

Fr Kevin Waldie sm. Sunday Reflection:
https://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/category/sunday-reflection/

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

Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'. https://issuu.com/search?q=%22kete+korero%22

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

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

Catholic Diocese of Dunedin. 'The Tablet' https://catholic-diocese.squarespace.com/back-issues

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

NZ Catholic Education Office. School News Update  https://www.nzceo.org.nz/network-update/

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' http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul NZ. News in Brief:  https://bit.ly/2EFXF82

'Tui Motu Interislands'. An independent Catholic magazine. http://www.tuimotu.org/

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

Catholic Discovery NZ (Catholic Enquiry Centre)
https://www.facebook.com/pg/catholicdiscovery.nz/posts/

'NZ Catholic' newspaper
https://www.facebook.com/NZCatholic/

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand
https://www.facebook.com/caritasaotearoa/timeline

Holy Cross Seminary
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Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ
https://www.facebook.com/Marists

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News of the Church
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http://cathnews.co.nz/category/new-zealand/

http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

https://www.romereports.com/en/  (video)
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=rome+reports&sp=EgIIAw%253D%253D

Morning Catholic Must Reads https://bit.ly/2TILT2N
Only the headlines are free, For the full texts, search for the headline at news.google.com

http://www.cruxnow.com

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

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SUNDAY MASS ONLINE AND ON TV

Mass for Sunday 3 May, the Fourth Sunday of Easter (Good Shepherd Sunday)

... from Auckland Diocese:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prGhS8y9BTs
Shine TV (Freeview channel 25) 2.00 pm

... from Wellington Archdiocese:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEGZJgbR0KY

Links to streamed broadcasts of Mass are on this page of the National Liturgy Office:  https://bit.ly/33Chc53
Streamed broadcasts can only been seen during the time that Mass is being celebrated.

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

http://www.catholic.org.nz

** Dr Kevin Shore new CEO of Catholic Education Office
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/dr-kevin-shore/
Dr Kevin Shore has been appointed the new Chief Executive Officer of the NZ Catholic Education Office, replacing Mr Paul Ferris QSM, who is retiring at a date to be set later this year. Dr Shore will be Chief Executive of both NZCEO and the Association of Proprietors of Integrated Schools (APIS) ...

** Delargey Awards recognise five outstanding Catholics for youth work
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/delargey-awards-2020/
Five people nominated for their outstanding work in Catholic Youth Ministry are winners in the 2020 Delargey Awards. The awards are named in honour of Cardinal Reginald Delargey (1914-79) who was noted for his work for young Catholics. They are presented by the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference every two years to recognise outstanding involvement in Catholic Youth Ministry...

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

** Dr Kevin Shore's appointment

** A new compostion by Fr Chris Skinner, Super Supermarket Worker,

** St Teresa's Church in Karori, Wellington is a being used as a Community Based Assessment Centre for Covid-19

** Delargey Awards

** Facebook iTunes scam using bishops' names

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'NZ CATHOLIC' (free, online)

Website: http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/NZ-Catholic/262886647205656
Full text articles: https://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/2020/

Issue no. 588, May 3-16 is available free online at:
https://indd.adobe.com/view/1d34fad4-d929-4c6c-aaab-b84fdaeb7459
The 'Download pdf' icon at lower right is the easiest way to read the issue.
In this issue: Priest provides opportunity to 'tell your story' ... Several NZ dioceses join wage subsidy scheme ... Bishops outline restrictions under alert level 3 ... Catholic agencies continue to serve in NZ ... The Spiritual Legacy of Covid-19 ... Spirituality in a lockdown ... Keeping rest home residents safe and happy.

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Family share joy after 65 happy years. Skype call to couple marking anniversary
Rotorua Daily Post
https://pressreader.com/article/281543703082936
The nationwide lockdown was no obstacle to a Rotorua couple celebrating a special anniversary in style and with connection to family. Derek and Margaret Gill celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary last Sunday at Fergusson Home, where they live.

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

Health authorities to launch study into Marist College Covid-19 cluster
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/coronavirus/121336728/coronavirus-health-authorities-to-launch-study-into-marist-college-covid19-cluster
Health authorities are looking to do a study on the Marist College cluster of coronavirus cases to see what could be learned from the spread through the school community.  The cluster of cases linked to the Auckland Catholic girls school remains the second highest across the country, with 94 cases in total.

Holy Family, Wanaka: Level 3 not a mass return to school
https://www.thewanakasun.co.nz/news/12948-level-3-not-mass-return-to-school.html

Sacred Heart, Timaru: Teachers and students learn new protocols as schools reopen
https://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/121352443/teachers-and-students-learn-new-protocols-as-schools-reopen

St Kevin's college, Oamaru: School communities rise to the challenge
https://www.oamarumail.co.nz/community/school-communities-rise-to-the-challenge/

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INSPIRED WORD

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

John 10:1-10 The parable of the good shepherd
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7WkwBEbYZM&list=PLeDNiKpHSQBDAIAYJEHi42R7ctvsFuTEU&index=19
A reading and commentary by Sr Stephanie Kitching.

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

http://cruxnow.com

Crux reports on the worldwide Catholic response to the pandemic.

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EVENTS

All public gatherings have been suspended due to the current health emergency.

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

Vacancies in the Catholic Overseas Volunteer programme:
https://www.caritas.org.nz/get-involved/catholic-volunteers-overseas

Job vacancies in the Catholic diocese of Auckland: https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/administration/staff-vacancies/

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THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND

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

***********************
New Zealand Commentaries
on the Sunday Readings
***********************

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

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

Fr Kevin Waldie sm. Sunday Reflection:
https://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/category/sunday-reflection/

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New Zealand Catholic
Periodicals & Newsletters
***********************

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

Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'. https://issuu.com/search?q=%22kete+korero%22

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

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

Catholic Diocese of Dunedin. 'The Tablet' https://catholic-diocese.squarespace.com/back-issues

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

NZ Catholic Education Office. School News Update  https://www.nzceo.org.nz/network-update/

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' http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul NZ. News in Brief:  https://bit.ly/2EFXF82

'Tui Motu Interislands'. An independent Catholic magazine. http://www.tuimotu.org/

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

Catholic Discovery NZ (Catholic Enquiry Centre)
https://www.facebook.com/pg/catholicdiscovery.nz/posts/

'NZ Catholic' newspaper
https://www.facebook.com/NZCatholic/

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand
https://www.facebook.com/caritasaotearoa/timeline

Holy Cross Seminary
https://www.facebook.com/HolyCrossNZ

Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ
https://www.facebook.com/Marists

Society of St Vincent de Paul NZ
https://www.facebook.com/Society-of-St-Vincent-de-Paul-in-New-Zealand-1065775963583004/

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News of the Church
in NZ and the World
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http://cathnews.co.nz/category/new-zealand/

http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

https://www.romereports.com/en/  (video)
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=rome+reports&sp=EgIIAw%253D%253D

Morning Catholic Must Reads https://bit.ly/2TILT2N
Only the headlines are free, For the full texts, search for the headline at news.google.com

http://www.cruxnow.com

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

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SUNDAY MASS ONLINE

Mass for Sunday 26 April, the Third Sunday of Easter (Bp Patrick Dunn, Auckland Diocese):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-N8qE1AROEg

Links to streamed broadcasts of Mass are on this page of the National Liturgy Office:  https://bit.ly/33Chc53
Streamed broadcasts can only been seen during the time that Mass is being celebrated.

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

http://www.catholic.org.nz

** Takirua 2020 conference cancelled because of Covid-19 uncertainty (21 Apr 2020)
The Takirua 2020: Shaping the Mission conference planned for Wellington this weekend from 24 to 26 April has been cancelled because of uncertainties caused by the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic...

** Kerbside rites and lockdown soup all part of Catholic work in Covid-19 times (19 Apr 2020)
Catholic agencies and individuals around Aotearoa-New Zealand are busy working from home and still-open "essential services" supporting communities in need during the Level 4 Covid-19 coronavirus lockdown...

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

** Anzac Day remembrance prayer (25 April)

** The Sunday Mass on Shine TV is now at 2pm (April 23)

** iTunes scam alert (April 23)

** Bishop Peter Cullinane's 40th Episcopal Anniversary (April 23)

** Takirua 2020: Shaping the Mission conference cancelled

** The Mass: a series of talks by Bishop Steve Lowe of Hamilton Diocese, archived on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqqfwCqh8NbWENaNQHQGQbA

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Kerbside Rites And Lockdown Soup All Part Of Catholic Work In COVID-19 Times
https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2004/S00442/kerbside-rites-and-lockdown-soup-all-part-of-catholic-work-in-covid-19-times.htm
Catholic agencies and individuals around Aotearoa-New Zealand are busy working from home and still-open "essential services" supporting communities in need during the Level 4 COVID-19 coronavirus lockdown.

Confession brings home the urgency
https://www.odt.co.nz/opinion/confession-brings-home-urgency
For as long as I can remember, my mum has taken pride in two things: Her involvement in the local Catholic church and her Scottish heritage. While the former may be a direct result of the latter, her ancestral roots also lend power to an absolute truth: there is no problem in the world that cannot be solved by a well-made cup of tea...

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

Hato Paora College student represents ancestors on emotional journey
https://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/121231187/hato-pora-college-student-represents-ancestors-on-emotional-journey

St John's College, Hastings: Pupils come up with lockdown ventilator
Hawke's Bay Today
https://pressreader.com/article/281565177899796

St Patrick's, Napier: Principal talks about lockdown
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/hbt-napier-courier/news/article.cfm?c_id=1504863&objectid=12325659

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INSPIRED WORD

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

Luke 24:13-16, 28-35 The walk to Emmaus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0a2vCavSnEg&list=PLeDNiKpHSQBAMx_xkzRR8wnm_isNdXF-u&index=38
A reading and commentary by Sr Stephanie Kitching.

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

http://cruxnow.com

Crux reports on the worldwide Catholic response to the pandemic.

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EVENTS

All public gatherings have been suspended due to the current health emergency.

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EMPLOYMENT
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General Manager, Diocese of Palmerston North
Details on the page 9 of 'NZ Catholic' online (see above), at https://www.ocg.co.nz/resources/jobs/general-manager/MHU67572OCG and from Mike Hurdle tel. 04 917 7355

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

Vacancies in the Catholic Overseas Volunteer programme:
https://www.caritas.org.nz/get-involved/catholic-volunteers-overseas

Job vacancies in the Catholic diocese of Auckland: https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/administration/staff-vacancies/

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THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND

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

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New Zealand Commentaries
on the Sunday Readings
***********************

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

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

Fr Kevin Waldie sm. Sunday Reflection:
https://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/category/sunday-reflection/

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New Zealand Catholic
Periodicals & Newsletters
***********************

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

Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'. https://issuu.com/search?q=%22kete+korero%22

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

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

Catholic Diocese of Dunedin. 'The Tablet' https://catholic-diocese.squarespace.com/back-issues

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

NZ Catholic Education Office. School News Update  https://www.nzceo.org.nz/network-update/

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' http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul NZ. News in Brief:  https://bit.ly/2EFXF82

'Tui Motu Interislands'. An independent Catholic magazine. http://www.tuimotu.org/

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Facebook
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Catholic Discovery NZ (Catholic Enquiry Centre)
https://www.facebook.com/pg/catholicdiscovery.nz/posts/

'NZ Catholic' newspaper
https://www.facebook.com/NZCatholic/

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand
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Holy Cross Seminary
https://www.facebook.com/HolyCrossNZ

Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ
https://www.facebook.com/Marists

Society of St Vincent de Paul NZ
https://www.facebook.com/Society-of-St-Vincent-de-Paul-in-New-Zealand-1065775963583004/

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News of the Church
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http://cathnews.co.nz/category/new-zealand/

http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

https://www.romereports.com/en/  (video)
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=rome+reports&sp=EgIIAw%253D%253D

Morning Catholic Must Reads https://bit.ly/2TILT2N
Only the headlines are free, For the full texts, search for the headline at news.google.com

http://www.cruxnow.com

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

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SUNDAY MASS ONLINE

The Catholic Church in New Zealand is providing broadcasts of the celebration of Mass via the Internet during the current health emergency.

The links to the broadcasts are on the following page of the National Liturgy Office:  https://bit.ly/33Chc53

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

http://www.catholic.org.nz

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

** Congratulations to Drs Jessa Rogers-Metuamate and Areti Metuamate on the birth of their son (18 April)

** Fr Maurice Carmody has arranged for funeral directors en route to the nearby cemetery to stop outside his home for prayers of final commendation (17 April)

** Fr Nick Hoogeveen, Diocese of Hamilton, passed away aged 78

** The Nathaniel Centre -- the NZ Catholic Bishops' bioethics centre -- has published its latest report (16 April)

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'NZ CATHOLIC'

Website: http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/NZ-Catholic/262886647205656
Full text articles: https://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/2020/

Issue no. 587, April 19 - May 2 2020 is available free online at:
https://indd.adobe.com/view/3851daa8-230c-49d1-aefd-6afc771ce753  (The pdf link at lower right is easiest to read).
In this issue: Extraordinary Easter prompts words of hope ... SVDP acts to meet soaring food demand ... Requiem Mass watched online by family ... Preparation key in Pacific Islands (Caritas pandemic appeal) ... Editorial: Living in a long
Holy Saturday ... Listening key for Church reform in our time (Dr Myriam Wijlens ) ... Humble sister helped many in her international roles (Sr Mary Emerentiana, SMSM) ... Readings for the second and third Sunday of Easter ... Priest's bravery under fire ultimately cost him his life (Fr Patrick Dore MC, 1885-1918) ... 'Much-loved' Fr Bill Clancy dies in Whanganui ... Three in Holy Cross Seminary first year.

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Churches receive more than $1.5m from Government's Covid-19 wage subsidy scheme
https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/120999729/coronavirus-churches-receive-more-than-15m-from-governments-covid19-response-wage-subsidy-scheme
Destiny Church, along with numerous churches across the country, has received thousands of dollars in Government support through the wage subsidy scheme.

Invercargill woman who helped Boris Johnson during Covid-19 hospital stay always wanted to be a nurse
https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/invercargill-woman-helped-boris-johnson-during-covid-19-hospital-stay-always-wanted-nurse
Invercargill nurse, Jenny McGee, who has been recognised by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson for helping care for him through his battle with Covid-19 always wanted to be a nurse, the principal of her former school says. Verdon College Principal Jarlath Kelly told 1 NEWS, "it says in her leaver's profile that she was always going to be a nurse".

A New Perspective: Auckland's church leaders unite to assure followers in this time of uncertainty
Weekend Herald
https://pressreader.com/article/281917365200611
Typically, at Easter, Christians across the globe gather in churches to worship and celebrate the death of Jesus Christ on Friday and his glorious resurrection on Sunday. Despite the popular image of empty churches and dusty pews, churches in New Zealand are thriving and many have thousands turn up each week to worship God. But not this Easter. Not in Aotearoa in 2020. We are in the middle of a lockdown. However, although traditional church services are cancelled, this does not mean Easter is cancelled.

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

Principals air concerns over level 3 guidelines
The Northern Advocate
https://pressreader.com/article/281556587960296
Alert level 3 guidelines for schools have been met with mixed reactions from Northland principals with some saying their support of moves to get back on track does not take away from health and safety concerns, and others saying it treated teachers like babysitters.

Marist Girls' College principal on being in charge of a school while having COVID-19
https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2020/04/coronavirus-marist-girls-college-principal-on-being-in-charge-of-a-school-while-having-covid-19.html

St Patrick's principal talks about lockdown
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/hbt-napier-courier/news/article.cfm?c_id=1504863&objectid=12325659

Schools prepare to rethink, resume classes
http://www.oamarumail.co.nz/community/schools-prepare-to-rethink-resume-classes/

Sacred Heart College students still hard at work despite Grease postponement
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12322357

Schools prepare to rethink, resume classes
http://www.oamarumail.co.nz/community/schools-prepare-to-rethink-resume-classes/
North Otago schools are ready to get back to work today. At St Kevin's College in Oamaru, teachers had been preparing lessons using video conferencing, Google Classroom and other online tools, principal Paul Olsen said...

Teaching from home in South Canterbury with virtual interaction
https://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/120694862/teaching-from-home-in-south-canterbury-with-virtual-interaction

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INSPIRED WORD

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

John 20:19-31 Jesus appears to his disciples
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73yQ4X6gQ6k&list=PLeDNiKpHSQBDAIAYJEHi42R7ctvsFuTEU&index=37
A reading and commentary by Sr Stephanie Kitching.

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STATION XV

http://station15.co.nz/

Episode 149 — Lockdown, Law, Legislation, Lady Deacons? (April 15, 2020)

It's a truly bumper Easter episode of The 15th Station, as the international COVID-19 pandemic and the acquittal of Cardinal George Pell on historical sex abuse charges headline the show. Anna, Don, James and Gavin also discuss the new abortion laws in New Zealand and the Pope's decision to establish a commission to consider the female diaconate. After a heavy first four "courses", the cooking exploits of a US priest round out the show. Happy Easter and thanks for listening.

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

http://cruxnow.com

Pope Francis hopes after pandemic, humanity has 'antibodies of justice, charity'
https://cruxnow.com/covid-19/2020/04/pope-francis-hopes-after-pandemic-humanity-has-antibodies-of-justice-charity/
As the world continues to focus on how to tackle the coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis is beginning to think about how to "resurrect" humanity when it's all over ...

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EVENTS

All public gatherings have ceased due to the present health emergency.

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EMPLOYMENT
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General Manager, Diocese of Palmerston North
Details on the page 9 of 'NZ Catholic' online (see above), at https://www.ocg.co.nz/resources/jobs/general-manager/MHU67572OCG and from Mike Hurdle tel. 04 917 7355

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

Vacancies in the Catholic Overseas Volunteer programme:
https://www.caritas.org.nz/get-involved/catholic-volunteers-overseas

Job vacancies in the Catholic diocese of Auckland: https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/administration/staff-vacancies/

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THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND

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

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New Zealand Commentaries
on the Sunday Readings
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Fr Frank Bird sm. Living the Word: Sundays of the Year: Discussion Guide - http://livingtheword.org.nz

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

Fr Kevin Waldie sm. Sunday Reflection:
https://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/category/sunday-reflection/

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

Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'. https://issuu.com/search?q=%22kete+korero%22

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

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

Catholic Diocese of Dunedin. 'The Tablet' https://catholic-diocese.squarespace.com/back-issues

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

NZ Catholic Education Office. School News Update  https://www.nzceo.org.nz/network-update/

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' http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul NZ. News in Brief:  https://bit.ly/2EFXF82

'Tui Motu Interislands'. An independent Catholic magazine. http://www.tuimotu.org/

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

Catholic Discovery NZ (Catholic Enquiry Centre)
https://www.facebook.com/pg/catholicdiscovery.nz/posts/

'NZ Catholic' newspaper
https://www.facebook.com/NZCatholic/

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand
https://www.facebook.com/caritasaotearoa/timeline

Holy Cross Seminary
https://www.facebook.com/HolyCrossNZ

Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ
https://www.facebook.com/Marists

Society of St Vincent de Paul NZ
https://www.facebook.com/Society-of-St-Vincent-de-Paul-in-New-Zealand-1065775963583004/

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News of the Church
in NZ and the World
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http://cathnews.co.nz/category/new-zealand/

http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

https://www.romereports.com/en/  (video)
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=rome+reports&sp=EgIIAw%253D%253D

Morning Catholic Must Reads (only headlines are free) : https://bit.ly/2TILT2N

http://www.cruxnow.com

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

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EASTER SERVICES ONLINE

The Catholic Church in New Zealand is providing broadcasts of the celebration of Mass via the Internet during the current health emergency.

The links to the broadcasts are on the following page of the National Liturgy Office:  https://bit.ly/33Chc53

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

http://www.catholic.org.nz

** Bishops' Easter Day Pastoral Letter and Good Friday Liturgy (9 April 2020)
Your New Zealand Catholic Bishops have written a special Pastoral Letter to all parishioners and faithful discussing the importance of Easter in this extraordinary time of Covid-19 coronavirus lockdown...

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

** Bishops' special pastoral letter (12 April)

** Watch Pope Francis leading the traditional Via Crucis (Way of the Cross) in a near-empty Saint Peter's Square. (11 April)

** National Good Friday 2020 liturgy (10 April)

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Reports on how dioceses and parishes are coping with an Easter under lockdown ...

Today marks biggest disruption to Good Friday services in modern history, religious leaders say
https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/today-marks-biggest-disruption-good-friday-services-in-modern-history-religious-leaders-say

Faith in quarantine: How religion has been affected by Covid-19
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/in-depth/413675/faith-in-quarantine-how-religion-has-been-affected-by-covid-19

Churches stream over Easter
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/coronavirus/120956388/coronavirus-churches-stream-over-easter

Easter treats still in demand; services a little different
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/413844/covid-19-easter-treats-still-in-demand-services-a-little-different

Timaru's Easter services go online
https://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/life/120860860/timarus-easter-services-go-online

Churches continue to connect
Bay of Plenty Times
https://pressreader.com/article/281530818140312

Te Awamutu Churches: Coping through crisis with togetherness
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/hamilton-news/te-awamutu-courier/news/article.cfm?c_id=1504325&objectid=12323707

Congregating online for Easter services
http://www.gisborneherald.co.nz/local-news/20200409/congregating-online/

Manawatu churches seek Easter togetherness in face of lockdown
https://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/120906651/manawat-churches-seek-easter-togetherness-in-face-of-lockdown

... and, for a change ...

Word on the street: MacKillop Way
Taranaki Daily News
https://pressreader.com/article/281603832588024
MacKillop Way runs off Brooklands Rd, near St Pius X School. It was developed in 2017 along with the associated infill subdivision and the school community suggested the name...

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

New Plymouth international school students confident in NZ response despite separation
https://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/120788323/coronavirus-new-plymouth-international-school-students-confident-in-nz-response-despite-separation
Two Vietnamese international secondary school students based in New Plymouth have mixed reactions to the increasing rate of coronavirus affecting New Zealand. Cousins Danny and David Nguyen? left their respective parents' homes in Ho Chi Minh City and arrived in Taranaki to begin schooling at Francis Douglas Memorial College (FDMC) at the start of the term in January.

Auckland school jazz band finds an inventive way to keep performing (text and video)
https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/auckland-school-jazz-band-finds-inventive-way-keep-performing?auto=6147160917001
With all their music rehearsals cancelled, the band turned to video chats to keep performing. Source: Sancta Maria College
Sancta Maria College, a Catholic school based in Flat Bush, is just one of many schools to have events cancelled after the coronavirus pandemic pushed them in to online learning. But for the school's Big Band, social media created a way for the students to still perform together.

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INSPIRED WORD

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

John 20:1-9 : The empty tomb
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1Rxg-thWTQ&list=PLeDNiKpHSQBDAIAYJEHi42R7ctvsFuTEU&index=35
A reading and commentary with Christine Paterson and Fr James Lyons.

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

http://cruxnow.com

Crux is reporting how the Coronavirus is shaping Catholic life around the world.

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EVENTS

All public gatherings have ceased due to the present health emergency.

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EMPLOYMENT
**********

General Manager, Diocese of Palmerston North
Details on the last page of NZ Catholic online (see above), at https://www.ocg.co.nz/resources/jobs/general-manager/MHU67572OCG and from Mike Hurdle tel. 04 917 7355

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

Vacancies in the Catholic Overseas Volunteer programme:
https://www.caritas.org.nz/get-involved/catholic-volunteers-overseas

Job vacancies in the Catholic diocese of Auckland: https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/administration/staff-vacancies/

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THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND

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

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New Zealand Commentaries
on the Sunday Readings
***********************

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

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

Fr Kevin Waldie sm. Sunday Reflection:
https://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/category/sunday-reflection/

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New Zealand Catholic
Periodicals & Newsletters
***********************

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

Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'. https://issuu.com/search?q=%22kete+korero%22

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

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

Catholic Diocese of Dunedin. 'The Tablet' https://catholic-diocese.squarespace.com/back-issues

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

NZ Catholic Education Office. School News Update  https://www.nzceo.org.nz/network-update/

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' http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul NZ. News in Brief:  https://bit.ly/2EFXF82

'Tui Motu Interislands'. An independent Catholic magazine. http://www.tuimotu.org/

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

Catholic Discovery NZ (Catholic Enquiry Centre)
https://www.facebook.com/pg/catholicdiscovery.nz/posts/

'NZ Catholic' newspaper
https://www.facebook.com/NZCatholic/

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand
https://www.facebook.com/caritasaotearoa/timeline

Holy Cross Seminary
https://www.facebook.com/HolyCrossNZ

Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ
https://www.facebook.com/Marists

Society of St Vincent de Paul NZ
https://www.facebook.com/Society-of-St-Vincent-de-Paul-in-New-Zealand-1065775963583004/

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News of the Church
in NZ and the World
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http://cathnews.co.nz/category/new-zealand/

http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

https://www.romereports.com/en/  (video)
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=rome+reports&sp=EgIIAw%253D%253D

Morning Catholic Must Reads : https://bit.ly/2TILT2N

http://www.cruxnow.com

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

Kiwicath News & Notes - 5 April 2020

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EASTER SERVICES ONLINE AND ON TV

The Catholic Church in New Zealand is providing broadcasts of the celebration of Mass via the Internet during the current health emergency.

The links to the broadcasts are on the following page of the National Liturgy Office:  https://bit.ly/33Chc53

Palm Sunday Mass will be broadcast at 1:35 pm on Shine TV (channel 25 on Freeview; channel 201 on Sky).

A Good Friday liturgy,will be broadcast on Shine TV at 8:30 am, and there will be a 3 pm national Catholic liturgy available in all the websites of the different dioceses of New Zealand.

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

http://www.catholic.org.nz

** Read your Catholic media online during the Covid-19 lockdown (2 April 2020)

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

**  "We will celebrate Holy Week in a truly unusual way:" A heartfelt message this evening from Pope Francis on the eve of Holy Week (4 April 2020)

** Bishop Paul in Christchurch suggests some novel ways to mark Palm Sunday, including putting a branch of greenery from your garden on your front door. (4 April 2020)

** Urgent: Caritas Lent Appeal: Money raised through the Caritas Lent Appeal enables us to provide for the needs of the poor and most vulnerable in our communities, and funds development and emergency work around the world. While you cannot put your Lent envelope into the parish collection, there are alternative ways to donate.

** Daily Mass livestream from Hamilton

** WelCom and NZ Catholic have been told to stop printing. They and others including CathNews are available online and we are linking to them here ... (2 April 2020)

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LENT 2020:

The Lent Appeal on behalf of the NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference enables Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand to continue working to heal and support those overcome by poverty and justice around the world.

Each year, Caritas creates a Lenten Reflection Programme to support parishes, communities, families and individuals as they pray and spend time with the gospels during Lent. The programme's booklets are available free on the Caritas' Website: https://caritas.org.nz/lent

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'NZ CATHOLIC' (free, online)

Website: http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/NZ-Catholic/262886647205656
Full text articles: https://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/2020/

Issue no. 586, April 5 - April 18 2020 is available free online at:
https://indd.adobe.com/view/888733fa-9004-4e70-9b91-df418a9f5d2a

To enlarge the pages to readable size, click the magnifying glass symbol with the plus sign at the bottom of the page as often as necessary. To reduce the size, click the symbol with the minus sign.

To move forward or back through the pages, click the arrowheads at the far right and far left of the page.

In the current issue: Locked down Church community keeps faith ... Pastoral letter to the Catholic people from the bishops of Aotearoa NZ ... Fundamentalist biblical interpretation off the mark ... CWL cancels national conference ... Editorial: Singing the Lord's song in lockdown ... Lockdown  with children at home ... Gospel readings for Passion Sunday and Easter Sunday ... Showing solidarity with March 15 victims ... Wellington Mission Expo shows "good things" ... New bishop goes north in his first week

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Congregations still connected
https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/congregations-still-connected
Dunedin churches are using phones and some sophisticated social media initiatives to give help and share religious reflections in the fight against coronavirus, after services were suspended.

Father of Marist pupil speaks of Covid-19 battle
https://www.odt.co.nz/news/national/father-marist-pupil-speaks-covid-19-battle
The father of a Marist College student who was twice turned away before testing positive for Covid-19 is applauding measures to expand testing criteria and urges any suspect cases to "be persistent".

Heroes of the Frontline: Wellington's soup kitchen
https://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/wellington/120670430/heroes-of-the-frontline-wellingtons-soup-kitchen
Wellington's soup kitchen is dishing out takeaways as demand for meals soars. The Compassion Soup Kitchen has closed its communal dining area in favour of handing out meals at its door and has switched from serving two meals a day to providing one larger meal.

Intruders ransack historic priory
https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/crime/intruders-ransack-historic-priory
Catholic Diocese of Dunedin staff are devastated after intruders smashed a wooden door at St Dominic’s Priory on Monday and ransacked parts of the Historic Places category 1 building. Property manger Craig Paterson said thousands of dollars of damage had been done.

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

Auckland's Marist College cluster reaches 50
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/coronavirus/120735545/coronavirus-aucklands-marist-college-cluster-reaches-50
On Wednesday, the Ministry of Health announced there were a total of 708 cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand. Of those, 50 were linked to Auckland's Marist College.

Auckland primary school students test positive, parents warned
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12322090
Primary school-aged children from Marist School in Mount Albert, Auckland, have tested positive for Covid-19.

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

http://cruxnow.com

Crux is reporting how the Coronavirus is shaping Catholic life around the world.

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EVENTS

All public gatherings have ceased due to the present health emergency.

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EMPLOYMENT
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General Manager, Diocese of Palmerston North
Details on the last page of NZ Catholic online (see above), at https://www.ocg.co.nz/resources/jobs/general-manager/MHU67572OCG and from Mike Hurdle tel. 04 917 7355

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

Vacancies in the Catholic Overseas Volunteer programme:
https://www.caritas.org.nz/get-involved/catholic-volunteers-overseas

Job vacancies in the Catholic diocese of Auckland: https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/administration/staff-vacancies/

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THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND

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

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New Zealand Commentaries
on the Sunday Readings
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Fr Frank Bird sm. Living the Word: Sundays of the Year: Discussion Guide - http://livingtheword.org.nz

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

Fr Kevin Waldie sm. Sunday Reflection:
https://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/category/sunday-reflection/

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

Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'. https://issuu.com/search?q=%22kete+korero%22

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

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

Catholic Diocese of Dunedin. 'The Tablet' https://catholic-diocese.squarespace.com/back-issues

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

NZ Catholic Education Office. School News Update  https://www.nzceo.org.nz/network-update/

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' http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul NZ. News in Brief:  https://bit.ly/2EFXF82

'Tui Motu Interislands'. An independent Catholic magazine. http://www.tuimotu.org/

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

Catholic Discovery NZ (Catholic Enquiry Centre)
https://www.facebook.com/pg/catholicdiscovery.nz/posts/

'NZ Catholic' newspaper
https://www.facebook.com/NZCatholic/

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand
https://www.facebook.com/caritasaotearoa/timeline

Holy Cross Seminary
https://www.facebook.com/HolyCrossNZ

Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ
https://www.facebook.com/Marists

Society of St Vincent de Paul NZ
https://www.facebook.com/Society-of-St-Vincent-de-Paul-in-New-Zealand-1065775963583004/

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News of the Church
in NZ and the World
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http://cathnews.co.nz/category/new-zealand/

http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

https://www.romereports.com/en/  (video)
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=rome+reports&sp=EgIIAw%253D%253D

Morning Catholic Must Reads : https://bit.ly/2TILT2N

http://www.cruxnow.com

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

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SUNDAY MASS ONLINE

The Catholic Church in New Zealand is providing broadcasts of the celebration of Mass via the Internet during the current health emergency.

The links to the broadcasts are on the following page of the National Liturgy Office:  https://bit.ly/33Chc53

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

http://www.catholic.org.nz

NZ Catholics flock to online Mass in response to Covid-19 lockdown (28 Mar 2020)
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/catholic-church-streams-mass-online/
Many Catholic churches big and small around New Zealand are streaming Mass online daily for parishioners unable to attend Mass because of the Covid-19 coronavirus lockdown...

Pastoral Letter to the Catholic People from the Bishops of Aotearoa New Zealand regarding Covid-19 (28 March 2020)
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/pastoral-letter-covid-19/
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, As we begin these weeks of lockdown in Aotearoa New Zealand, we are deeply aware of the shared sacrifice for the protection of our families, workplaces and the wider community both local and international.  In these weeks the safety of all people is our primary concern...

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

**  Sunday Mass online with our newest Bishop, Michael Gielen (29 March 2020)

** The Catholic Bishops' Pastoral Letter on the health emergency (29 March 2020)

** Video of Pope Francis giving his extraordinary Urbi et Orbi (to the City and the World) blessing (28 March 2020)

** Karakia Katorika Facebook group convenes every evening for karakia and himene. (March 27)

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LENT 2020:

The Lent Appeal on behalf of the NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference enables Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand to continue working to heal and support those overcome by poverty and justice around the world.

Each year, Caritas creates a Lenten Reflection Programme to support parishes, communities, families and individuals as they pray and spend time with the gospels during Lent. The programme's booklets are available free on the Caritas' Website: https://caritas.org.nz/lent

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'NZ CATHOLIC'

Website: http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/NZ-Catholic/262886647205656
Full text articles: https://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/2020/

In issue no.585 March 22 - April 4 2020:  NZ priest in Italy: Pray for those suffering ... Editorial: Self-isolation in our deserts of Lent ... Bishop Michaerl Gielen: episcopal ordination (4 pages of photos and articles) ... SVDP extends commitment to environment ... Six centuries of professed religious life celebrated ... March against abortion law reform tugs at heartstrings ... Reading in jail, the ballad of a volunteer ... Largest Catholic school finally gets its chapel.

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Caritas Aotearoa NZ: Pray with us from home this Lent
http://www.voxy.co.nz/national/5/360874
We're sad to hear the announcement from the New Zealand Catholic Bishops that all public Masses and liturgies will be suspended from now until further notice. We must now find ways to join with our communities of faith from a distance....

Congregations still connected
https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/congregations-still-connected
Dunedin churches are using phones and some sophisticated social media initiatives to give help and share religious reflections in the fight against coronavirus, after services were suspended.

Whanganui church leader: 'A time of physical distancing, social strengthening'
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/wanganui-chronicle/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503426&objectid=12319011
Many church services around Whanganui are being held via livestream as New Zealanders are told to stay home in a bid to halt the risk of a community outbreak of Covid-19.

Marist Rugby Club's 100 year birthday bash cancelled, but its 101st is now the focus
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/120515692/marist-rugby-clubs-100-year-birthday-bash-cancelled-but-its-101st-is-now-the-focus
The Invercargill-based Marist Rugby Club will now celebrate 101 years instead of its planned 100-year birthday bash.

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

No contact tracing done after 48 hours, parent says
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/coronavirus/120637762/coronavirus-no-contact-tracing-done-after-48-hours-parent-says
An irate parent of an Auckland high school student says he's still waiting for the Ministry of Health to start contact tracing work with his daughter - despite knowing on Wednesday she had been in close contact with someone infected with coronavirus. The parent said his daughter was part of a group of up to 70 students from four Auckland Catholic high schools who had been rehearsing a musical production together, organised by St Peter's College.

Marist College: Parent sends aroha as Auckland school copes with four cases
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/coronavirus/120542718/coronavirus-parent-sends-aroha-as-auckland-school-copes-with-four-cases
A parent from Marist College says students and teachers are stressed and shocked after finding out four people from the school have tested positive for Covid-19.

Marist College: Number of students and staff at Marist College with virus rises to 13
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/coronavirus/120574437/coronavirus-number-of-students-and-staff-at-marist-college-with-virus-rises-to-11
The number of staff and students at Auckland's Marist College who have tested positive for coronavirus has risen to 13. Stephen Dallow, Marist Girls College board of trustees chairman, said seven of the cases were teachers, including the school's principal, Raechelle Taulu, and four were students, details about the other two had not yet been released.

Sacred Heart, Timaru: Timaru school's hand washing test surprises
https://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/120556396/timaru-schools-hand-washing-test-surprises
A Timaru school's experiment with two slices of bread has graphically displayed the difference between washing and not washing hands. With the Covid-19 lockdown stressing the importance of handwashing hygiene, Sacred Heart School principal David Armstrong said staff were shocked at the obvious differences in the tested items as green mould formed on the slice handled by unwashed hands.

St Joseph's Cathedral School, Dunedin: Outside the square (photo caption)
https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/outside-square
St Joseph's Cathedral School pupils dressed up in colourful clothing yesterday to celebrate St Joseph's Day.
The pupils have traditionally celebrated the day by going to church and playing house games, but because of the Covid-19 restrictions, they had been cancelled. So the school thought outside the square and decided to celebrate by dressing up and eating ice-blocks.

St Joseph's, Feilding: Feilding pupils behind the retelling of Noah's Ark story
https://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/120543623/feilding-pupils-behind-the-retelling-of-noahs-ark-story
A group of Feilding pupils is behind the retelling of the Noah's Ark story.  St Joseph's Catholic School in Feilding has a bright new mural featuring New Zealand wildlife.

Verdon College: Siblings travel the south winning sporting events
https://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/news/120437587/siblings-travel-the-south-winning-sporting-events
A busy two days of travel and sport brought success in Invercargill, Dunedin and Oamaru for a brother and sister of Long Bush, Southland. Lachie and Tessa Baird are students at Verdon College in Invercargill.

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INSPIRED WORD

John 11: 17-27 : Jesus, the resurrection and the life
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLYOj43r9SI&list=PLeDNiKpHSQBDAIAYJEHi42R7ctvsFuTEU&index=21
A reading and commentary with Sister Stephanie Kitching.

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

http://cruxnow.com

This week's Crux contains many articles on coping with and responding to the pandemic.

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EVENTS

All public gatherings have ceased due to the present health emergency.

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

Vacancies in the Catholic Overseas Volunteer programme:
https://www.caritas.org.nz/get-involved/catholic-volunteers-overseas

Job vacancies in the Catholic diocese of Auckland: https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/administration/staff-vacancies/

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THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND

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

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New Zealand Commentaries
on the Sunday Readings
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Fr Frank Bird sm. Living the Word: Sundays of the Year: Discussion Guide - http://livingtheword.org.nz

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

Fr Kevin Waldie sm. Sunday Reflection:
https://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/category/sunday-reflection/

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

Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'. https://issuu.com/search?q=%22kete+korero%22

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

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

Catholic Diocese of Dunedin. 'The Tablet' https://catholic-diocese.squarespace.com/back-issues

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

NZ Catholic Education Office. School News Update  https://www.nzceo.org.nz/network-update/

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' http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul NZ. News in Brief:  https://bit.ly/2EFXF82

'Tui Motu Interislands'. An independent Catholic magazine. http://www.tuimotu.org/

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

Catholic Discovery NZ (Catholic Enquiry Centre)
https://www.facebook.com/pg/catholicdiscovery.nz/posts/

'NZ Catholic' newspaper
https://www.facebook.com/NZCatholic/

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand
https://www.facebook.com/caritasaotearoa/timeline

Holy Cross Seminary
https://www.facebook.com/HolyCrossNZ

Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ
https://www.facebook.com/Marists

Society of St Vincent de Paul NZ
https://www.facebook.com/Society-of-St-Vincent-de-Paul-in-New-Zealand-1065775963583004/

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News of the Church
in NZ and the World
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http://cathnews.co.nz/category/new-zealand/

http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

https://www.romereports.com/en/  (video)
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=rome+reports&sp=EgIIAw%253D%253D

Morning Catholic Must Reads : https://bit.ly/2TILT2N

http://www.cruxnow.com

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