Sunday, March 17, 2013

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LENT 2013

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand: Lent Resources Online: http://www.caritas.org.nz/resources/lent

Lent is a time of prayer, fasting and almsgiving in preparation for Easter. In 2013 it began on Ash Wednesday 13 February and continues to Easter. 

The theme for the Bishops' Lent Appeal 2013, taken from a Papal letter to the Church in the Pacific, is: Follow faithfully the way, Tell courageously the truth, Live joyfully the life. Kia pono te whai atu i te huarahi, Kia maia te whakapuaki i te pono, Kia harikoa te manawa i te oranga. 

The Lent Appeal is run by Caritas on behalf of New Zealand's Catholic Bishops to support its work of charity and justice for the world's poorest – in New Zealand and overseas.

Resources - available at http://www.caritas.org.nz/resources/lent - have been prepared for parishes, schools, small groups and the wider community. Olivina Tu'iono from Caritas Tonga is also visiting schools and parishes throughout New Zealand from 9 February-10 March to share her experience working with poor and marginalised people in Tonga.

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE


15 Mar 2013
New Zealand Bishops message of congratulations to Pope Francis.

14 Mar 2013
Election of new Pope brings great joy for NZ Catholic Church

13 Mar 2013
Second Reading Vote Count Doesn't Change the Concerns of Many

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

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The election of Pope Francis
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TV One. Breakfast. Kiwi reaction to Pope Francis' election (video)
Interview with Fr Craig Larkin sm in Rome.

New Pope announced (video report)
Comment by Msgr John Harrison, Dunedin

Radio NZ. Checkpoint. NZ Catholics rejoice at the arrival of the new pope (audio)
Nelson parish priest and church historian Fr Maurice Carmody explains the significance of the name "Francis".

Kiwi Catholics applaud new Pope
Comment by the Archbishop of Wellington, John Dew.

Radio NZ. 'Nine to Noon' with Catherine Ryan (audio)
First Latin American pope elected
With Father Gielen from the Hamilton Diocese, who has been in St Peter's Square where he's seen Pope Francis speak to the crowd, Professor Scott Appleby, a religious historian at Notre Dame Catholic Research University in Indiana and Joel Richards, a correspondent in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Francis - the right pope at the right time? (text and video)
Newly elected Pope Francis might be a transitional leader for the Catholic Church, but he has a unique chance to tackle some of the organisation's biggest problems. That's the view of Massey University lecturer Jim Veitch, who specialises in the study of religious conflict.

New Zealand bishops welcome new Pope
New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference president Archbishop John Dew says the election of a new Pope is a wonderful time for the church.

New Pope's humility likely to appeal to Kiwi Catholics (photo)
The Dominion Post

New pope seen as refreshing change
Manawatu Standard
A Palmerston North bishop is hoping the new pope uses his experiences of poverty to take the pontiff's role from ''lace to sackcloth''.

An excellent choice
Manawatu Standard
[Comments by Palmerston North's Cathedral of the Holy Spirit parish council deputy chairwoman, Margaret May.

Catholics welcome break with tradition (photo)
The Marlborough Express
Change is a good thing: Father Aidan Kay, of St Mary's Church in Blenheim, comments on the election of Pope Francis.

Choice of pope 'brave step' (photo)
Nelson Catholics are excited at the election of the church's first Latin American pope, saying it is a bold step.

Finlayson to represent Govt at Papal Inauguration Mass (photo)
Cabinet minister Chris Finlayson will represent the New Zealand Government at the Inauguration Mass of Pope Francis I in Rome.

Excitement, joy in New Zealand for next pope
A New Zealand priest studying in Rome, Michael Gielen, says the name chosen by the new pope suggests a new age for the Catholic Church.

Pope, one in a 1000 (photo)
The election of Pope Francis I yesterday was met with cheers and music in Rome and celebration by Wanganui Catholics.

Timaru shop's Catholic cash-in (photo)
Timaru's Catholics celebrating the arrival of the new Pope can get their last-minute rosary beads at the $2 and 5 shop.

Wellington Catholics welcome Francis I (photo)
Wellington Catholics say the surprise selection of Jorge Mario Bergoglio from Argentina as new pope is a sign of new ideas being brought into the troubled church establishment.

Maori Catholics welcome Pope Francis I
The new Pope has taken on the name Pope Francis I but will be known amongst Maori Catholics as Papa Werahiko Te Tuatahi.

Waikato priest soaks up Rome's joy over Francis I
A priest born and bred in Waikato is "feeling the love" following the elevation of Argentinian Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio to the papacy yesterday. Father Michael Gielen was in Rome during this week's papal conclave which ended yesterday with the appointment of the 76-year-old who will take the name of Pope Francis I. 

Opinion: Crusader needed to stem moral rot, by Karl du Fresne
The Nelson Mail

Take punt on pope (photo)
A Catholic priest has found a novel way of involving his parish in the election of the next pope - running a sweepstake on the outcome. Parishioners of St Mary's diocese in Papakura are placing $2 bets on who will be chosen during the papal conclave that starts today in Rome.

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Other news
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Wielkanoc traditions delight (photo)
There's no place like Poland when it comes to celebrating Easter, discovers Danielle Wright

Same-sex marriage divides churches
The Marriage (Equality) Amendment Bill is dividing Canterbury churches as the law inches closer to becoming a reality.

Churches urge MPs to protect opponents of gay marriage
Church leaders are making a last-minute appeal to MPs to protect teachers who believe marriage should only be between opposite sexes even if Louisa Wall's gay marriage bill is passed tomorrow.

Norman Elliott: Consider children's rights too
Family lawyer Norman Elliott argues that changes to adoption ought not be made in a bill about marriage.

Priest wins appeal against prison sentence (photo)
A former Catholic parish priest who stole $149,000 from the church has won his appeal against sentence in the High Court and will serve his time on home detention. But Father John William Fitzmaurice, 57, was refused bail pending his appeal after the jail term was imposed in the Christchurch District Court on February 27, so he has already served two weeks in prison.

Historic building to go. Deka sign to stay (photo)
It's old Deka sign yes, pre-war mission house no. The bizarre situation was highlighted this week with heritage advocates pleading before a Hamilton City Council hearing to save Euphrasie House, a massive pre-war Spanish mission style convent that has dominated Hamilton East for decades and housed thousands of school girls, while the Waikato District Council heard of a push to save the Deka sign.

Grants offer help for poor families
Manukau Courier
Community organisations addressing poverty in Auckland can get a helping hand from the Catholic Caring Foundation. Applications for grants are now open until April 2.

Novopay affecting emotional well-being - Catholic Principals
The New Zealand Catholic Primary Principals' Association (NZCPPA) has spoken out about the injustices and emotional stress caused to staff by the flaws in the Novopay payroll system.

Tyler changes up to productions (photo)
The Hamilton Press
Seventeen-year-old Sacred Heart student Tyler Hutchby just loves the excitment of racing. A member of the Huntly Placemakers Speedway Club, Tyler races in productions sedans.

Sacred Heart side has top 12 mission at nationals
Sacred Heart have raised their sights for the national volleyball championships. The Lower Hutt college exceeded expectations when finishing 16th at the 2012 nationals and want to do even better in Palmerston North next week.

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INSPIRATIONAL TV


Don't be caught out: John 8:1-11, a reading and reflection by Fr James Lyons and Christine Paterson

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NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC PODCASTS

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LIGHT OF THE WORLD - Otago Catholic Access Radio
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March 10 – Msgr Kennedy answers questions about charity and believing and doing - Stories of North Korean refugees 

[Choose the "Click to download" link. The sound quality of the other one is terrible - ml]


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STATION XV
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Station XV: Episode 66 — Habemus papam

There's really only one story to talk about this month, and it's the election of Pope Francis. What a momentous occasion for the Church and what great interest it received from around the world. James, Marcus, Shannon and Gavin talk about the announcement, the man himself, the name he chose, their (very) early reactions, the big priorities he faces and even find some time to mention a light story, with a US TV show seeking to demonstrate the ignorance of the average Joe or Joanne on the street asking what they thought of the new Pope — days before he was announced. Enjoy the show, and tell your friends.

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'BEING FRANK' - New Zealand Catholic blogs


** Getting to know the new Holy Father…

** Building on, not departing from…

** Habemus Papam: Francis

** Pray for our elderly… don't prey on them (a false prophet targeting elderly Catholics)

** Rebels without a cause (the book 'Eucharist in the Local Church')

** Your Body is a (Prayerful) Wonderland (on praying in bed)

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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC - John L. Allen Jr


The real winner of the 2013 conclave: St. Francis of Assisi

Although 76-year-old Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires was the one who stepped out onto the balcony overlooking St. Peter's Square clad in white Wednesday night, there's a good argument that the real winner of the 2013 conclave wasn't in Rome, and wasn't even alive to see the result. In effect, the landslide winner was actually St. Francis of Assisi. The case for the 2013 papal election as a tribute to the most iconic saint in Catholic tradition rests on three points...

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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'. http://proudtobecatholic.org.nz/news-events/kete-korero/

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

Catholic Diocese of Christchurch. 'Inform' http://www.chch.catholic.org.nz/?sid=25

Catholic Diocese of Dunedin. 'The Tablet' http://www.cdd.org.nz/the-tablet

The Nathaniel Centre. The New Zealand Catholic Bioethics Centre. 'The Nathaniel Report'http://www.nathaniel.org.nz/?sid=5


NZ Catholic Education Office. 'Good News and the News' http://www.nzceo.catholic.org.nz/pages/resources/resources_good_news.html

Society of Mary. 'Marist Messenger' http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz

St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East' http://www.columban.org.au/?MID=200510192652

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

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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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FACEBOOK

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Diocesan Young Catholics, Palmerston North

Youth and Young Adults Ministries, Christchurch

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NEWS OF THE CHURCH IN NZ AND THE WORLD






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

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EVENTS

Hui Aranga - Maori Easter gathering 2013
Thursday 28 March 2013, 8:00 am to Monday 1 April 2013, 4:00 pm @ the TSB Hub, Hawera

Eucharistic Convention, Westlake boys' High School, Takapuna, North Shore, Auckland. Friday 5th to Sunday 7th April 2013
Theme: Faith and the New Evangelisation
Registration form in 'NZ CATHOLIC' - March 10 - 23 2013 p.18.

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EMPLOYMENT

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

[Job vacancies at the Archdiocese of Wellington are listed on http://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/jobs ]

[Catholic overseas volunteer vacancies are listed on the Vacancies page of http://www.mahitahi.org ]
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