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FROM THE SECULAR MEDIA

Pilgrims flock to see long-dead French bishop (photo)
Sunday Star Times
http://tinyurl.com/3bkon8o
A humble Catholic church in the Far North is attracting hundreds of foreign pilgrims hoping to see the remains of Bishop Jean Baptiste Pompallier rise on an electric elevator from the crypt to the altar.

Matter of Faith (photo)
http://www.theaucklander.co.nz/local/news/matter-of-faith/3958351/
Danny Kettoola is one of the youth leaders helping organise a Catholic youth celebration in Auckland simultaneous with the World Youth Day in Madrid.

Vietnam veteran and Games boss with indomitable spirit dies
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10737070
Colonel Tom Aldridge, a Vietnam War veteran who went on to become a leader in New Zealand sport, died this week. He was 71.

Police probe into highway death continues
http://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/news/5253228/Police-probe-into-highway-death-continues
Police inquiries into a crash in which a 48-year-old man was killed as he got into his car north of Invercargill last week are continuing.

Goff, Key reveal core beliefs
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/politics/news/article.cfm?c_id=280&objectid=10737381
John Key believes that his spirit will survive him and Phil Goff believes there is ``a force that is beyond mankind'' but neither of our rival leaders believes he is going to heaven.

Earthquake Liaison and Support Adviser for school leaders appointed
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1107/S00218/quake-liaison-support-adviser-for-school-leaders-appointed.htm
A Liaison and Support Advisor has been appointed to help principals and teachers in Catholic schools living in post-earthquake Christchurch.

Catholic cathedral (full text)
Christchurch Mail
http://tinyurl.com/3pea8ps
The copper has been removed and the main dome of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Barbadoes Street will be split into four before it too is removed, as a result of damage in the recent earthquakes. The Cathedral cathedral was severely damaged in the quakes and until the big aftershocks on June 13, it was hoped the dome could be recovered intact and used as part of a rebuild. This has since been abandoned and the cathedral is coming down anyway. Shipping containers have been used to protect passing motorists in Barbadoes Street.

An astute lawyer and dedicated family man
The Dominion Post
http://tinyurl.com/3h75h4s
John David Leeming Corry, lawyer: 1928 - 2011

Church concert (full text)
Kapiti Observer
http://tinyurl.com/3punfd4
Patricia Butterfield and friends will present a daytime concert at the Coast Community Church on Sunday. Butterfield, who has a performing arts degree and has done a stint as an entertainer on a cruise boat, will be singing some of her favourite light music and show tunes. She is raising money for her travels to Catholic World Youth Day in Spain in August, and the music group from St Patrick’s Church will be among the artists singing to support her. Dance crew Praise Inc and a group of students from Kapiti College will also perform. Sunday, 2pm, Coast Community Church, Hinemoa Street, Paraparaumu. Adults $10, family $15; pjhox@paradise.net.nz ; tel: 905 4467

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News of the Schools
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Chanel College, Masterton: Driving point home (photo) Wairarapa News http://tinyurl.com/3q2q6oq

John Paul College, Rotorua: Rotorua student ill after drinking on cruise http://www.rotoruadailypost.co.nz/local/news/rotorua-student-ill-after-drinking-on-cruise/3958635/

Roncalli College, Timaru: Off to join the circus (photo) The Timaru Herald http://tinyurl.com/3mp4czt

Roncalli College, Timaru: Teen off to hip hop champs (photo) http://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/entertainment/attitude/5250139/Teen-off-to-hip-hop-champs

Sacred Heart Girls’ College, Hamilton: Barbershop winners to be face of Waikato-bay (photo) Hamilton Press http://tinyurl.com/3hwjuhr

St Francis Xavier's, Tawa: Young Vinnies get started on saving the world early (photo) Kapi Mana News http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/local-papers/kapi-mana-news/5232524/Tawa-kids-get-started-on-saving-the-world-with-crafty-fundraiser

St John’s College, Hamilton: It is rocket science (photo) Hamilton Press http://tinyurl.com/3lunma4

St John’s College, Hamilton: Players vie for Globe visit (photo) Hamilton Press http://tinyurl.com/3t9aee2

St Joseph’s, Morrinsville: Mixed compliance by schools on standards Piako Post http://tinyurl.com/3e2qgyj

St Joseph’s, Te Aroha: Major makeover for muddy field Piako Post http://tinyurl.com/3kgrajz

St Mary's College, Auckland: Schoolgirl warning Two attacks on girls highlight dangers of walking alone with earphones in. http://www.nzherald.co.nz/education/news/article.cfm?c_id=35&objectid=10736003

St Mary’s, Blenheim: Fun at multicultural playgroup day Marlborough Midweek http://tinyurl.com/3zag5wt

St Patrick's College, Wellington: Rare win propels St Pat’s Town into semis (photo) The Dominion Post http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/sport/college-sport/5238603/Rare-win-propels-St-Pats-Town-into-semis

Stella Maris, Rodney: Titanic effort for studies (photos) Rodney Times http://tinyurl.com/3bkbeou

Verdon College, Invercargill: 'Green' films win awards http://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/news/5232201/Green-films-win-awards

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INSPIRATIONAL TV

http://inspirationaltv.net

'Good Soil'
Matthew 13: 4-9, 18-23: a reading and discussion with Sister Stephanie Kitching and Stephen Reading.

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NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC PODCASTS

http://station15.libsyn.com

** 15 Minutes with the Bishop: Tradition (8 July 2011)

Scripture or Tradition? Tradition or Scripture? In the Catholic Church, it’s a case of both/and. In 15 Minutes with the Bishop this week, Bishop Patrick Dunn and Gavin talk about how Sacred Scripture and the Tradition of the Church have guided her for 20 centuries.

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'BEING FRANK' - New Zealand Catholic blogs

http://www.beingfrank.co.nz

** Deepest desire of the human heart? (... is to love and be loved)

** “Wow! I can’t belive we met Mr. Bean!” (the art of catching a rush-hour train in London)

** An Opthomistic choice (introducing a new blogger)

** The Green Pope (God and environmentalism)

** Protestatholic Charismatics

** The Times They Are a-Changin’ (a vote on protection for unborn children in Poland)

See also Gavin Abraham's blog 'The Catholic Soapbox:
http://catholicsoapbox.com

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NEW ZEALAND COMMENTARIES ON THE SUNDAY READINGS

Living the Word - Fr Frank Bird sm http://livingtheword.org.nz

Reflect - Veronica Lawson rsm http://www.welcom.org.nz/?sid=394

Daily Reflections (right-hand column) http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz

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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC - John L. Allen Jr

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

Reagan v. Freud, science v. religion, population and Islam
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic/reagan-v-freud-science-v-religion-population-and-islam

There’s much to be learned from detective stories, including that the solution to any mystery usually lies in finding the right question to ask. At the moment, a gripping Vatican mystery centers on the Congregation for Religious, and here’s a nominee for the right question: Is Ronald Reagan or Sigmund Freud the better template for Benedict XVI’s management style?

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FACEBOOK

Pompallier's People: The Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand
Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Catholic-Church-in-Aotearoa-New-Zealand/149916141686808

Bishop Patrick Dunn
http://www.facebook.com/bishoppatrick?sk=wall

Catholic Discipleship College
http://www.facebook.com/cdcnz?sk=wall

'The Fifteenth Station'
http://www.facebook.com/station15

SMNZ Marists - the Society of Mary in New Zealand
http://www.facebook.com/Marists

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NEWS OF THE CHURCH IN NZ AND THE WORLD

http://cathnews.co.nz

http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/author/luke/page/14/

http://vaticaninsider.lastampa.it/en/

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

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

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NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC EDUCATION CONVENTION

8 - 10 August 2012, Wellington Convention Centre
Registration opens on 1 October 2011
Further Details in mid-August.

A note about the Catholic Education Convention 2009 with a link to photos:
http://www.nzceo.catholic.org.nz/pages/events-convention.html

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EMPLOYMENT

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

http://www.edgazette.govt.nz ]