Sunday, December 3, 2023


NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE


** In his Advent video Bishop Michael asks us, what kind of manger are we preparing for our Saviour?

** With today the beginning of Advent, the Catholic Enquiry Centre has started a series of blog posts about this important season. This first one is about the meaning of the word. Read it here: 

** Amid the four weeks of Christmas preparations, the National Liturgy Office has practical ways to observe the holiness of the season every single day.

** Pope Francis' physicians have asked him not to undertake his scheduled journey to Dubai to participate in the COP28 Summit, and he has accepted their advice "with great regret."  Vatican News reports. 

** Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand: In the past week, our partners in the Holy Land have shipped vital supplies to families affected by the on-going conflict.

** Archbishop Paul recently received his Pallium, the symbol of a Metropolitan Archbishop. Rebecca Taylor-Hunt of the Catholic Enquiry Centre has written a handy article about the Pallium: 

** Are you interested in purchasing the Religious Diversity Calendar for 2024? 

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Peter McGuiness (obituary)
Peter was a foundational member of LT McGuinness Ltd along with his father and brothers; a strong supporter of many Catholic schools and Churches within the Wellington region; a proud member of Hutt Old Boys Marist Rugby Club and the Hutt Bowling Club; an active member of the South Packard Club and the Founder and Patron of The Ryhaven Charitable Trust ...

'Close to tears': How two men took down a Marist 'monster'
Charles Afeaki, a Marist Brother and schoolteacher, was prolific in his sexual offending against his pupils in the 1970s. This month, he stood trial again on charges which have ruined his victims' lives. Steve Kilgallon reports ...

Maori atheism on the rise: Legacy of colonisation driving decline in traditional Christian beliefs
Religious beliefs among Maori have shifted significantly over the past two decades. The number of Maori identifying as having "no religion" in the census between 2006 and 2018 increased from 36.5 percent to 53.5 percent. Maori affiliation with Christianity has fallen from 46.2 percent to 29.9 percent ...

Community, parish centre plan abandoned
After eight years of debate and a court appeal, a contentious plan to build a parish and community centre next to Arrowtown's St Patrick's Catholic Church has been abandoned.

NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

A quake rebuild unlike any other: Marian College moves to repurposed warehouse (text and video)
Staying out of the rain is no longer a worry for Marian College students after they finally moved into their new campus - an earthquake rebuild unlike any other.

Childhood dementia: Rotorua boy diagnosed with rare Sanfilippo syndrome
A Rotorua 6-year-old who has a rare genetic condition likened to "childhood dementia" will be "lucky" if he reaches his teenage years, his mother says ...

Pupil gets taste of showbiz with film
A lot of films are made with expensive cameras but all George McFadzien needs is his trusty cellphone camera. The 13-year-old St Peter's College pupil recently created a trailer for his short film Granvia Country Calendar.

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FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT (B)  

Today's Mass is celebrated by Father Stephen Berecz at the parish of St John the Baptist, Parnell, 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,  3 December 2023 (audio and text). 
We're celebrating the First Sunday of Advent today with some favourite Advent hymns including O Come Emmanuel, and Of the Father's Heart Begotten ...


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 And Sister Marcellin Wilson.
Mark 13:33-37    No one knows the day or hour (poor video quality, sound is okay)

Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith (podcast): Homily for the Solemnity of Christ the King:

Marist Laity NZ. Living The Word:  Ist Sunday of Advent Year B. You The Potter-We The Clay.

Your Catholic Corner (podcast)
A 30-minute reflection and commentary on the Sunday readings by Julie South.
Grace, Mercy, and Readiness: A Modern Perspective on Isaiah, Paul and Mark for Advent.

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


In message to COP-28, ailing pope calls environmental degradation 'structural sin'
Despite cancelling a planned trip to the COP28 United Nations climate summit due to health concerns, Pope Francis sent a message to the event Saturday lamenting the lack of progress in fighting climate change, repeating appeals for multilateralism, and calling the world to action ...

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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.

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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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 26, 2023

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE


Key bishops' document Te Kahu o te Ora: A Consistent Ethic of Life now also a flip book
The landmark bishops' teaching document Te Kahu o te Ora: A Consistent Ethic of Life is now available online as an easy-to-read flip book ...

UN expert tells Wellington Catholics Israel-Palestine tragedy has simple solution
Nothing will ever be the same in the Holy land after the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and Israel's apocalyptic response, Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories, told a Catholic audience in Wellington today ...



** Ka pai Catholic Enquiry Centre, on launching your new blog today, Sowing Seeds.

** We are saddened to learn of the loss of another Caritas Jerusalem staff member. Issam Abedrabbo, aged 35, and two of his children were killed in a bombardment… 

** Holy Cross Seminary: Deo gratias! On Thursday 16th of November Bishop Colin Campbell (Interim Rector) celebrated a Thanksgiving Mass for the end of this year's formation program. 

** Joyous news. Archbishop Novatus Rugambwa, our Apostolic Nuncio, has been moved to Kenepuru Hospital from Wellington Hospital to begin his rehabilitation proper, following the stroke he suffered last month.

** Nothing will ever be the same in the Holy land after the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and Israel's apocalyptic response, Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories, told a Wellington Archdiocese Ecology, Justice and Peace Commission audience today

** The landmark bishops' teaching document Te Kahu o te Ora: A Consistent Ethic of Life is now available online as an easy-to-read flip book, 

** Rest in peace Fr Paul Shannahan, who among many roles was director of the Catholic Enquiry Centre from 1988 to 2006, helping countless people find their way to our Church and become children of God. Read about his life here: 

** Giving Christmas gifts with a difference has never been easier! With Caritas Gifts e-cards, you can help vulnerable communities to thrive this Christmas. 

** The First Sunday in Advent is 3 December. The National Liturgy Office has prepared substantial resources for all four Sundays of Advent, a time during which we prepare for the celebration of Christ's birth through prayer and reflection

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'NZ CATHOLIC' 

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

In issue no. 674  November 19 - December 2, 2023: Cathedrals close doors over security concerns ... Archbishop Martin receives his pallium ... Holy Land work to build respect and tolerance (Sr Cecelia Martin - Congregation of Our Lady of Sion) ... Pro-life groups disappointed at abortion number increase ... Guest editorial by Elizabeth Scalia: Sacred Architecture ... Report prompts challenge to live Christian identity (Dr Rocio Figueroa) ... It's raining men, amen and Hallelujah ... Top Scholars 2023 ... Helen Luxford: Ordinary Time ... Making waves - Laudate Deum washes ashore in Wellington.

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Hard working New Plymouth volunteer honoured for her service to St Vincent de Paul
Gabrielle Carman moved to New Plymouth from Auckland in 2014 and hit the ground running, getting involved with St Vincent de Paul straight away, she said. "I thought I could be pretty useful somewhere, and I'm a member of the Catholic Church" ...

Church marks 75 years with Mass (photo caption)
The 75th year of Mary Queen of Peace Church on Otago Peninsula was celebrated with a Mass led by the Catholic Bishop of Dunedin, Michael Dooley, yesterday. Also attending were Dunedin MP Rachel Brooking and Polish ambassador Grzegorz Kowal. People from the wider Dunedin Polish community and locals were also present at the celebration.

'I was terrified all the time': Catholic Brother, schoolteacher faces trial for historical sex offences
Three hours of police video interviews with the complainant were shown to the court on the opening day of the trial of 81-year-old former Marist Brother and teacher Charles Afeaki, who faces 14 charges related to alleged historic sexual offending in Invercargill and Auckland in the 1970s.

Taking a stand
Much of Dunedin is still standing, thanks to Lou Robinson. We love our built heritage, but it wasn't always so. Paul Gorman talks to the man who saved it from the wrecking ball.

NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

Ancient discovery made (text and video)
When a Dunedin teacher uncovered a prehistoric bone on the edge of an Otago river she turned to her pupils to help deduce its origins.
Trinity Catholic College teacher Kathryn Davie said she noticed the bone nearly a month ago at the edge of the Waihemo/Shag River ...

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SOLEMNITY OF CHRIST THE KING (A)  

Today's Mass is celebrated by Monsignor David Tonks at the parish of St Joseph's Church, Takapuna, 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, 26 November 2023 (audio and text). 
It's Christ the King Sunday, and we're also marking feast days for Saints Cecilia and Clement, and hymn writer Isaac Watts.


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 And Sister Marcellin Wilson.
Matthew 25:31-36   The final judgement

Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith (podcast): Homily for the Solemnity of Christ the King:

Marist Laity NZ. Living The Word:  Solemnity of Christ the King: Year A

Your Catholic Corner (podcast)
A 30-minute reflection and commentary on the Sunday readings by Julie South.
Sheep Shepherds and Scrutiny: Exploring the Metaphors in Ezekiel, Corinthians and Matthew
Discover why the Catholic Feast of Christ the King from 1925 still matters in today's world. Explore how our world today is similar to back then.

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Mother Teresa's nuns hang on in small convent near embattled Gaza hospital
Near Gaza's embattled Al-Shifa hospital, three nuns of Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity are current struggling to support roughly 60 trapped people, including the elderly and disabled, with only intermittent contact with the outside world, according to an India-based priest who recently spoke with one of the sisters ...

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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.

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

Vacancies at Caritas Aotearoa: 

Job vacancies in the Catholic dioceses of ...


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THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND


The six dioceses:

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

Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'. 

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

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

Catholic Diocese of Dunedin. 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, 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.

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

Vacancies at Caritas Aotearoa: 

Job vacancies in the Catholic dioceses of ...


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THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND


The six dioceses:

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

Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'. 

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

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

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

Vacancies at Caritas Aotearoa: 

Job vacancies in the Catholic dioceses of ...


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THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND


The six dioceses:

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

Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'. 

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

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

Catholic Diocese of Dunedin. 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:
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Vacancies at Caritas Aotearoa: 

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The six dioceses:

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

Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'. 

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

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

Catholic Diocese of Dunedin. 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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Catholic Theological College

Holy Cross Seminary

Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ

Society of St Vincent de Paul NZ

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

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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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 ...

Auckland: https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/staff-vacancies/

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The six dioceses:

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

Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'. 

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

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

Catholic Diocese of Dunedin. 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

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand

Catholic Theological College

Holy Cross Seminary

Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ

Society of St Vincent de Paul NZ

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