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NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

http://www.cathcom.org.nz

New missal used at ICEL conference (January 25, 2010)

The new translation of the Order of Mass was used at the International Commission on English in the Liturgy (ICEL) conference held in Waitangi recently. Over 10 bishops attended the conference, 10-15 January, representing England, Scotland, Canada, America, South Africa, India, Philippines, Australia and New Zealand...

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'NZ CATHOLIC' - No. 333, Jan 31 - Feb 13 2010

http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

In the current issue: NZ sisters plan for their saint ... Abortion doctor shortage ahead? .. 200 get faith boosted at Catholic summer school ... Faith sustains [Denis Aberhart] on pitch, at school .. Miracle cure from cancer paved way for MacKillop .. Michael Hill - editor - eyes retirement ... Survey reveals much about 'NZ Catholic' ... How to be a Christian witness at work

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Forty years of service to St Pat's honoured (photo)
Hutt News
http://tinyurl.com/yjmv32j
St Patrick's College teacher Des Boyle was honoured last month for his 40 years of service to the school.

Christian Brother honoured (photo)
http://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/90373/christian-brother-honoured
Sixty years of service to the Roman Catholic Church and community by Brother Graeme Donaldson were celebrated at a Mass of Thanksgiving in his honour in Dunedin at the weekend.

Church using internet to reach members
http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/stories/2010/01/25/1247ecd0b9e8
The head of the Catholic Bishops Conference has welcomed a message by Pope Benedict XVI for priests to use the internet to reach their flock.

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INSPIRATIONAL TV

http://inspirationaltv.net

** St John Vianney **
Fr Chris Skinner sings in honour of the patron of parish priests

** Luke **
Luke 4: 21-30, a reading and commentary by Fr Ted Tyler

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'BEING FRANK' - New Zealand Catholic blogs

http://www.beingfrank.co.nz

** Oh the Children, will someone please think of the Children?!? (dog attacks and abortion)

** "There's only two kind of guys who wear those shirts: gay guys and big, fat party animals."

** Unity in the Eucharist (Christians persecuted in Egypt)

** "Excuse me, but you look like you got The Word right there." (chatting about the gospel in Congo; the fruits of honesty)

** Pope.geek FTW! (Let us blog)

** Why Haiti?

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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen, Jr.

http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic

Cardinal William Baum: dictionary definition of a 'churchman'
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic/cardinal-william-baum-dictionary-definition-churchman

Never anybody's idea of flamboyant, Cardinal William Baum is regarded by admirers as the dictionary definition of a "churchman," someone whose life is devoted to quiet, loyal service. Cynics might instead classify Baum as the sort of "company man" who does well inside the ecclesiastical bureaucracy. In any case, Baum's relatively low profile can sometimes obscure an important biographical point: There's almost no Catholic drama of the last half-century in which he hasn't played some sort of role...

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FACEBOOK

Bishop Pat Dunn's diary
http://www.facebook.com/bishoppatrick

Catholic Discipleship College
http://www.facebook.com/cdcnz

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WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH

http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

http://www.romereports.com (video)

http://www.youtube.com/vatican (news of Pope Benedict - video)

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EVENTS

Catholic Family Retreat
Theme "A Firm Foundation"
28th Jan - 1st Feb 2010
Keswick Camp Rotorua
Formation, fun, fellowship & faith for families of all shapes and sizes!
For more info or to register email sarahcox@catholic.org

Parachute Music Festival
Mystery Creek, Hamilton. 29 January - 1 February 2010
http://www.parachutemusic.com/festival

Catholic Youth Conference for school years 10-13
5-7 March 2010
St Thomas More Catholic Church, 17 Gloucester Road, Mt Maunganui 3116
Theme: "Set Free" (Galatians 5:1)
Conference site: http://www.catholicyouth.co.nz
Video promo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0cNWXK7_-g

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EMPLOYMENT

[Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the
Vacancies section of the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz ]

[Vacancies for Catholic youth workers are advertised on the Vacancies page
of Connect.org.nz: http://www.connect.org.nz ]

Director, Catholic Family and Community Services, Auckland
http://www.cfcs.org.nz
Details in 'NZ Catholic' No. 333, Jan 31 - Feb 13 2010 p.23 and from Eric Allan, Catholic Family and Community Services, tel: (09) 378 9650 Applications close 17 February 2009.