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LENT 2014, 5 March - 20 April

http://www.caritas.org.nz/lent

The theme of the New Zealand Catholic biships' Lenten appeal is 'Open
up a horizon of hope', taken from the inaugural homily of Pope
Francis.

The Lent page of Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand includes Lenten
resources for schools and for parishes, and a Lenten reflection
programme in English, Maori, Samoan, Tongan and Tokelauan

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

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Pope honours businessman (photo)
Nor'West News
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=4NKZUQYSSYZ5&linkid=406a73d0-a9f2-4feb-81a4-8dad3d4f87ac&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d
A well-known Christchurch businessman was honoured by Pope Francis I
with the award of the Papal Cross of Honour, "Pro Ecclesia et
Pontifice", on Friday. Garry Donnithorne, who had previously served as
chairman of the St John of God Hauora Trust Board, was awarded the
medal for his service to the church.

Bohemian Museum needs home (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/rodney-times/9810340/Bohemian-Museum-needs-home
The arrival of a letter at the Puhoi Historical Society from MP Chris
Finlayson has created a stir in the village. News of the letter set
off a rumour that council owned land in the village was part of a
treaty settlement for a South Island iwi.

Church shows faith to support charity shop (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/9816805/Church-shows-faith-to-support-charity-shop
St Mary's Church has donated $1000 to help fund the rebuild of the
Society of St Vincent de Paul charity shop on Stafford St, which is to
be demolished next month after suffering earthquake damage.

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News of the Schools
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Society concedes battle lost against new school
Franklin County News
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=OX8QGWPXRCV6&linkid=a3dfff3c-54af-45ec-84e2-7bc12a948ca0&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d
The Runciman Rural Protection Society maintains it has concerns about
a new Catholic secondary school proposed for Runciman but it will not
get in the way of the building process. On January 28, Franklin County
News reported that the Roman Catholic Diocese of Auckland was
proceeding with building a secondary school on a 26 hectare site on
Burtt Rd near Cheriton Lane...

Bishop Viard College, Wellington: Bullied teen's broken neck fear
(photo) http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/9826504/Bullied-teens-broken-neck-fear

Catholic Cathedral College, Christchurch: Signs not enough for
inexperienced swimmer
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11219449

St Bede's College/Villa Maria College, Christchurch: Rowing newcomers
rise to the surface
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/sport/youth-sport/9817053/Rowing-newcomers-rise-to-the-surface

St Kevin's College, Oamaru: St Kevin's offers horse programme (photo)
http://www.odt.co.nz/regions/north-otago/295194/st-kevins-offers-horse-programme

St Peter's College, Palmerston North: Ingram is set to see the world
(photo) http://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/sport/9813981/Ingram-is-set-to-see-the-world/

St Theresa's, Plimmerton: St Theresa's big day (photo) Kapi-Mana News
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=Q66I8GLC3XA&linkid=37a7d6e2-ec72-4d4b-aad8-46deabfc0477&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d

Villa Maria College, Christchurch: Top Motatapu junior ready for more
(photo) http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/sport/youth-sport/9816114/Top-Motatapu-junior-ready-for-more

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INSPIRATIONAL TV

http://inspirationaltv.net

Inspiration
Matthew 17:1-9 T, a reading and reflection by Sister Stephanie Kitching.

Also: Freedom to Love, a reflection by Jenny O'Brien, DRS at St
Catherine's College, Wellington

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'BEING FRANK' - New Zealand Catholic blogs

http://www.beingfrank.co.nz

** Barack and Bergoglio, two peas in a pod (President Obama's
relationship with the Catholic Church)

** Dogma (how can the faithful be taught the teachings of the Church?)

** Tearing down the house (when we abolish the signs, we lose our orientation)

** The Sunday Scrum: "If you don't behave as you believe, then you end
up believing as you behave"

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NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC PODCASTS

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STATION XV
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http://station15.co.nz

Episode 78 -- Alarms, anniversaries and alcohol (March 15, 2014)

It's March 15 -- so we're in the week marking the anniversary of the
election of Pope Francis. The interview the Holy Father conducted
recently is a topic for discussion, along with the latest statistics
on Catholics in New Zealand -- nominal and practising -- and the
promotion of Cardinal George Pell to head the Vatican's new economic
secretariat. James, Helen and Gavin also talk about a small New
Zealand town fighting the departure of a group of religious sisters,
as well as the drinking habits of those who live at the Vatican.
Thanks for listening; tell your friends.

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LIGHT OF THE WORLD - Otago Catholic Access Radio
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http://www.accessradio.org/public/programme.php?uid=1218074856-834

2014-03-09 - Part one of an eight part series on the Examen Prayer in
Ignatian spirituality - Joel Brind on the vindication of his research
into abortion and cancer - Msgr Whitmore on music for the night
prayers of the Church

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SOUNDS CATHOLIC - Christchurch Catholic Radio
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http://www.chch.catholic.org.nz/?sid=3295

March 9 2014
We feature highlights of the ecumenical Ash Wednesday service held
with the Anglican Cathedral community at our Pro-Cathedral. Bishop
Victoria Matthews sets the Lenten scene, along with music from the two
cathedral choirs.

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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC

John L. Allen's Column In The Boston Globe

https://www.facebook.com/JohnLAllenJr

Catholicism growing in heart of Muslim world
http://goo.gl/Zhznym

Also, Cardinal Peter Turkson reflects on Africa's antigay laws, new
papal appointments for financial reform, and a readers' guide to the
coming flood of coverage of Pope Francis' first year

Also by John L. Allen: 'Many points of praise for Pope's first year'
http://goo.gl/b65ykg

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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'
https://catholic-diocese.squarespace.com/back-issues

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

NZ Catholic Education Office. 'Lighting New Fires'
http://www.nzceo.catholic.org.nz/pages/resources/resources_lighting_new_fires.html

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

Gospel Reflections - Veronica Lawson rsm http://goo.gl/69vmqc

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

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FACEBOOK

The Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Catholic-Church-in-Aotearoa-New-Zealand/149916141686808

Auckland Catholic Tertiary Chaplaincy - Newman Hall
https://www.facebook.com/TheChaplains

Auckland Catholic Youth Ministry
https://www.facebook.com/AKCYM

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

Catholic Diocese of Christchurch
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Catholic-Diocese-of-Christchurch/181351388575074

Catholic Diocese of Hamilton
https://www.facebook.com/CatholicDioceseofHamilton

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

Diocesan Young Catholics, Palmerston North
http://www.facebook.com/DiocesanYoungCatholics

Youth and Young Adults Ministries, Christchurch
http://www.facebook.com/pages/CYT-Youth-and-Young-Adults-Ministries/95736474530

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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/

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

http://www.youtube.com/user/romereports/videos (video)

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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

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

Job vacancies in the Auckland and Wellington Catholic diocesan
agencies are on these pages:
Auckland: http://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/category/vacancies/
Wellington: http://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/jobs