Sunday, December 20, 2015



Dear readers:

As next Friday is Christmas Day, this is the last Kiwicath News and
notes for 2015. I will restart the newsletter in the second of third
week of January, when there is something interesting to report.

God bless, and a very happy Christmas to you all.

Mike Leon

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'NZ CATHOLIC' - December 20 2015 - January 23 2016

Website: http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/NZ-Catholic/262886647205656
Full text articles: https://goo.gl/Svluba

In the final issue for 2015: Bishop Pat Dunn: G.K. Chesterton and
Santa Claus ... Three ordained together for the priesthood ... Prison
charity looks for support - and a dishwasher ... Chch's Bishop Barry
'looking brighter' ... SVDP initiative popular with prisoners ... John
Kleinsman: All single mothers are saints ... Liturgy: Tabernacle place
not exactly prescribed ... Pope Francis: his 2015 papal year in review
... Photo feature: Holy doors open around the country ... site of
Jesus' baptism is peaceful now ... Book review: Valley of Faith:
Sisters of Mercy in Pawarenga 1927-1990 ... Two loved missionaries die
three days apart ... Dorothy Coup: 50 years with Catholic media end.

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FROM THE SECULAR MEDIA

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DEAR READERS:
When you open one of the Press Display links below, you may be offered
a choice between 'Press Reader' and 'Press Display' as your reading
option. Always choose 'Press Display'. Mike L

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Christmas 2015
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Let your Christmas light shine on others: the Christmas message of the
Auckland Christian communities
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11563280
Tomorrow, the Sunday before Christmas, in churches and homes the world
over, people will be lighting the fourth candle in the Advent wreath.
In this centuries-old tradition, over the four Sundays before
Christmas, the lighting of the candles of the Advent (from the Latin
'to come') wreath symbolises the waiting and expectation as we look to
the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.

RNZ. Sunday Morning (9:40). Peter Bray - Christmas in Bethlehem
http://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/sunday/audio/201783572/peter-bray
New Zealander Brother Peter Bray FSC is the vice-chancellor of
Bethlehem University. The Catholic university was founded in 1973 and
has been closed 12 times since then by Israeli military orders - the
longest of which was for three years. Peter Bray reflects on Christmas
in Bethlehem and how the birth of Jesus is marked in a city under
occupation.

Timaru woman claims she has found the star the wise men followed (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/christmas/75214872/timaru-woman-claims-she-has-found-the-star-the-wise-men-followed
A Timaru business tutor claims she has identified the star of
Bethlehem, but scholars are less certain.

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Travelling seminarians visit (photo)
Franklin County News
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=XT3660QPMNV6&linkid=9c40e6ae-0aeb-4f24-8952-3d93cfd86bad&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d
St Patrick's Catholic Church in Pukekohe was visited by eight members
of the Ponsonby Holy Cross Seminary recently as they cycle the length
of New Zealand. The 'Vocations Tour' of Father Michael Gielen and
seminarians Issac Franson, Cirilo Barlis, Tien Phan, Matthew Gibson,
Tony KingArcher, Fadi Boless and Thomas Park are cycling the 33-day
journey from Cape Reinga to Bluff. The seminarians are studying to
become priests and hope to promote vocations to the Catholic
priesthood.

St Peter's College, Auckland: James Guthrie-Croft says sport helped
him beat his disability (photo)
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11563773
James Guthrie-Croft has defied the odds to become one of New Zealand's
rising sprint sensations. He was diagnosed with the motor learning
disability dyspraxia aged five after his teacher recognised he had
significant co-ordination issues and had a "gait"...

New principal excited to start at school (photo)
Ruapehu Press
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=1DFGK7XWR7S7&linkid=6e9796f4-38a4-4972-af44-75321ba00f90&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d
Steve Autagavala has joined St Patrick's School, Taumarunui.

Roncalli College, Timaru: Timaru youth councillors ready to make the
most of their opportunities (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/75222845/timaru-youth-councillors-ready-to-make-the-most-of-their-opportunities
Timaru's youth councillors say they look forward to representing youth
from 2016. The 12-member council will meet for the first time on
February 3, and four of its appointed members attended a council
meeting on December 15 to see their adult counterparts in action.

Aquinas College, Tauranga: Aquinas student happy to be awarded $45,000
scholarship (photo)
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/bay-of-plenty-times/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503343&objectid=11556469
An Aquinas College student has nabbed a prestigious $45,000
scholarship to attend the University of Otago.

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INSPIRATIONAL TV

http://www.inspirationaltv.net

The Christmas story (bottom video) narrated by young children.

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SOUNDS CATHOLIC - Christchurch Catholic Radio

http://www.chch.catholic.org.nz/?sid=3295

** December 13 2015
Featuring palliative care specialist, Dr Amanda Landers and
geriatrician Dr John Thwaites. They spoke to a receptive crowd about
the effect on vulnerable New Zealanders of legalising euthanasia.

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THE 15TH STATION PODCAST

http://station15.co.nz/

Episode 99 – Wall to (almost) wall Pope Francis (December 16, 2015)

It's fair to say Pope Francis is dominating headlines around the
world, so he's doing the same on The 15th Station. Whether it's the
opening of the Jubilee Door – and Year of Mercy – or his calling for
swift action in response to the Paris climate talks, Francis continues
to be a media rock star. And apparently he's also something of a
musical rock star, with a new CD launched featuring the Pontiff.
There's other discussion of music on this month's show, with James,
Don and Gavin wondering if there's such a thing as "objectively good"
Church music. Merry Christmas from The 15th Station family and we'll
speak with you all in January for Episode 100!

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'RESTLESS PRESS'

http://www.restlesspress.net

This week:

** Books Fit For The Bach - Lucy O'Donoghue

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JOHN L. ALLEN

https://www.facebook.com/JohnLAllenJr

John L. Allen is a Catholic columnist for The Boston Globe

Pope Francis was in his element when he opened the 'Door of Charity'
for the poor (photo)
http://www.cruxnow.com/church/2015/12/19/pope-francis-was-in-his-element-when-he-opened-the-door-of-charity-for-the-poor/

Years from now, records will show that the special jubilee Year of
Mercy decreed by Pope Francis began on Dec. 8, 2015, the feast of the
Immaculate Conception. If you ask the pontiff himself, however, he'd
probably tell you it really got underway on Friday. That afternoon,
Francis headed across town to visit a hostel for the homeless run by
Caritas, the main diocesan charity in Rome, in order to open a "holy
door of charity" ...

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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

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

'NZ Catholic' newspaper
https://www.facebook.com/pages/NZ-Catholic/262886647205656

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand
https://www.facebook.com/caritasaotearoa/timeline

Holy Cross Seminary
https://www.facebook.com/HolyCrossNZ

Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ
https://www.facebook.com/Marists

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NEWS OF THE CHURCH IN NZ AND THE WORLD

http://cathnews.co.nz/category/new-zealand/

http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/?s=morning+catholic+must-reads

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

https://www.youtube.com/user/romereports/videos?sort=dd&flow=grid&view=0 (video)

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EVENTS

Hearts Aflame 2016 - Jan 1 to 10, Nga Tawa College, Marton
http://www.heartsaflame.org.nz
Hearts Aflame is a 10-day school of formation in Catholic theology,
philosophy, and spirituality, for Catholic young adults.

Lifeteen's Summer Camp January 26-30
http://camp.lifeteen.nz
Are you, or someone young that you know looking for something fun and
faith-related to do this summer? Lifeteen's Summer Camp is back for
2016. Summer Camp is for 13-17 year olds from around New Zealand, and
will be held at El Rancho, Waikanae from January 26-30. Contact:
lifeteensummercampnz@gmail.com or check out p.7 of this month's
Wel-Com

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EMPLOYMENT

Catholic Archdiocese of Wellington:

** Leader, Family and Youth Ministries
http://www.ocg.co.nz/job-detail/Leader-Family-and-Youth-Ministries/Wellington?ref=MHU56099OCG

** Leader, Parish Leadership Ministry
http://www.ocg.co.nz/job-detail/Leader-Parish-Leadership-Ministry/Wellington?ref=MHU56100OCG

Applications close Tuesday 22 December 2015.


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

Sunday, December 13, 2015

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Kiwicath News & Notes - 13 December 2015

A weekly snapshot of Catholic life in New Zealand

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

Pastoral Letter for the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy (6 December 2015)
http://www.catholic.org.nz/nzcbc/fx-view-article.cfm?ctype=BSART&loadref=83&id=366

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ:

Soon all of us - our faith communities of parishes and their schools
and colleges, our Catholic marae, our social services and various
chaplaincies – will celebrate together with the universal Church a
Jubilee Year of Mercy. It will be a year of deep spiritual renewal,
boundless forgiveness, and liberating service in our neighbourhoods,
especially among those who suffer or struggle most...

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'NZ CATHOLIC' -

Website: http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/NZ-Catholic/262886647205656
Full text articles: https://goo.gl/Svluba

In issue no. 480, December 13-19 2015: Nine schools form first
faith-based group ... NZ Mary apparitions marked on map ... Quiet
multi-faith space opened in hospital ... NZ Catholic bishops: Year of
Mercy means deep renewal ... Auckland diocese volunteers praised ... A
national day to remember Parihaka under discussion ...Greymouth: Coast
parish marks 150 years.

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FROM THE SECULAR MEDIA

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DEAR READERS:
When you open one of the Press Display links below, you may be offered
a choice between 'Press Reader' and 'Press Display' as your reading
option. Always choose 'Press Display'. Mike L

Jack inspires charity Christmas concert (photo)
Taupo Times
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=TYP3P4TDWZ42&linkid=cbbd367d-5420-4bdf-ad5e-367f98c34fad&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d
Loida Parinas has organised a special concert featuring the Taupo
TawagAwit Filipino singing group to raise funds for locals in need.

Concern over Hato Petera 'misinformation' (photo)
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11557927
The local Catholic hierarchy says it's "most concerned" after
misinformation was spread in discussions about a troubled Auckland
Maori school. Yesterday, Northcote school Hato Petera released an
upbeat statement about its future, announcing boarding facilities
would be open next year. But today the Catholic Diocese of Auckland
said it was "surprised and most concerned" about the statement, and
said the new group of trustees was not legally constituted. "The
diocese is deeply concerned about the misinformation that has been
given to students and their whanau, as boarding facilities will not be
available" ...

'Brave' speech highlights Roncalli head boy's battle with depression (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/75009540/Brave-speech-highlights-Roncalli-head-boys-battle-with-depression
"I had a very challenging year and wasn't always as happy as I may
have seemed." It was not a typical start to an end-of-year prizegiving
speech, but that's exactly what Timaru's Roncalli College head boy
Josh Batchelor wanted...

Schoolyard memories of St Mary's (Palmerston North) (photo)
Manawatu Standard
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=7M8OK87OQRA5&linkid=8a430c1b-234b-491a-a5f1-011630a196d9&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d
There were 63 pupils on St Mary's first day. The two first teachers,
Sisters of Mercy, were Sister Mary Hilary, the first principal, who
taught standards 2 and 4, and Sister Mary Gerard, who taught the new
entrants, then called ''infants''. St Mary's parish was created in
1951...

A day made better for Marian students (photo)
Hamilton Press
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=XQUIK4FQEM26&linkid=4d70c283-e119-46ba-9da9-1076d1996f3e&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d
A Hamilton teacher has won $1000 worth of school supplies for her
class as part of OfficeMax's A Day Made Better programme. Marian
Catholic School teacher Nicole Higby was surprised when it was
announced she was one of 15 recipients of the award...

Dayna wins navy scholarship (photo)
http://gisborneherald.co.nz/localnews/2051888-135/dayna-wins-navy-scholarship
Dayna Story is this year's recipient of the Royal New Zealand Navy
Scholarship in the Gisborne region. The Campion College leaver will
head to the University of Auckland next year to study a conjoint
degree in law and psychology...

Waikato Christmas Parades (photo captions)
Waikato Times
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=15CHJSGGWGQ8&linkid=18dcf79c-957a-4168-bcd2-47f3d43490f1&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d
St Peter's Catholic Primary School won the award for the best school float.

Public carol performance by St Peter's School, Cambridge (photo caption)
Cambridge Edition
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=12X4O4YM7NO2&linkid=fb7bbc7c-2ac5-4cc5-98b3-c5efe8a16294&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d

Stella Maris primary school is officially Wastewise (photo caption)
Rodney Times
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=M9JLC93FR7Q2&linkid=f990d12c-d69c-488a-aeaf-294101edc1b9&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d

Students pop Christmas in a box (photo)
Piako Post
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=QOJWODDS27K5&linkid=3f79b7da-bd94-4cfe-bb93-3f433b47ef2d&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d
Vinnies Youth Group, St Joseph's School, Te Aroha.

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INSPIRATIONAL TV

http://www.inspirationaltv.net

Luke 3:10-18 (third video from the top), a reading and reflection by
Sister Stephanie Kitching.

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SOUNDS CATHOLIC - Christchurch Catholic Radio

http://www.chch.catholic.org.nz/?sid=3295

** December 6 2015
Featuring Wellington barrister, Victoria Casey, who represented the
CARE Alliance in Lecretia Seales versus the Crown. Victoria spoke to
a receptive crowd about the effect of legalising euthanasia on
vulnerable New Zealanders.

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'RESTLESS PRESS'

http://www.restlesspress.net

This week:

** 10 Albums You Should Probably Listen To - Hayden Graham

** 6 Things Being A SAHM Has Taught Me About Life - Emily Shaw

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JOHN L. ALLEN

https://www.facebook.com/JohnLAllenJr

John L. Allen is a Catholic columnist for The Boston Globe

Pope Francis continues push to speed up annulments
http://www.cruxnow.com/church/2015/12/12/pope-francis-continues-push-to-speed-up-annulments/

Pope Francis continued his push to simplify the Catholic Church's
annulment process on Friday. In order to avoid procedural delays, the
pontiff issued an edict restoring power to the Vatican's main marriage
court that had been restricted by St. John Paul II...

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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

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

'NZ Catholic' newspaper
https://www.facebook.com/pages/NZ-Catholic/262886647205656

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand
https://www.facebook.com/caritasaotearoa/timeline

Holy Cross Seminary
https://www.facebook.com/HolyCrossNZ

Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ
https://www.facebook.com/Marists

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NEWS OF THE CHURCH IN NZ AND THE WORLD

http://cathnews.co.nz/category/new-zealand/

http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/?s=morning+catholic+must-reads

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

https://www.youtube.com/user/romereports/videos?sort=dd&flow=grid&view=0 (video)

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EVENTS

Hearts Aflame 2016 - Jan 1 to 10, Nga Tawa College, Marton
http://www.heartsaflame.org.nz
Hearts Aflame is a 10-day school of formation in Catholic theology,
philosophy, and spirituality, for Catholic young adults.

Lifeteen's Summer Camp January 26-30
http://camp.lifeteen.nz
Are you, or someone young that you know looking for something fun and
faith-related to do this summer? Lifeteen's Summer Camp is back for
2016. Summer Camp is for 13-17 year olds from around New Zealand, and
will be held at El Rancho, Waikanae from January 26-30. Contact:
lifeteensummercampnz@gmail.com or check out p.7 of this month's
Wel-Com

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EMPLOYMENT

Catholic Archdiocese of Wellington:

** Leader, Family and Youth Ministries
http://www.ocg.co.nz/job-detail/Leader-Family-and-Youth-Ministries/Wellington?ref=MHU56099OCG

** Leader, Parish Leadership Ministry
http://www.ocg.co.nz/job-detail/Leader-Parish-Leadership-Ministry/Wellington?ref=MHU56100OCG

Applications close Tuesday 22 December 2015.


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

Sunday, December 6, 2015

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'NZ CATHOLIC' - Nov 29 - Dec 12 2015 - no. 479

Website: http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/NZ-Catholic/262886647205656
Full text articles: https://goo.gl/Svluba

In the current issue: St Ben's window on NZ Christmas stamp ... holy
rollers on a long ride for priesthood ... Pro-life group wins its case
against TV One ... NZ dioceses ready for Year of Mercy ... Revealing
Jack's Gallipoli sacrifice ... Plans for new Queenstown school under
revision ... Dominicans celebrating 800 years ... Joint Syrian
fundraiser tops 21k ... Book review: 'Worship: a History of New
Zealand Church Design' ... Four- page advertising feature with
interviews on NZ Catholic schools: Welcome to our school.

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VATICAN RADIO

Recollections of the first Anglican-Catholic encounter in the Vatican
(9-minute audio interview)
http://en.radiovaticana.va/news/2015/12/02/recalling_first_anglican-catholic_encounter_in_the_vatican/1191514

(Vatican Radio) On December 2nd, 55 years ago, Pope John XXIII had a
private audience with the Archbishop of Canterbury Geoffrey Fisher,
the first time since the Reformation that Anglican and Catholic
leaders had met with each other. The current director of the Anglican
Centre in Rome and representative of the Archbishop of Canterbury to
the Vatican is New Zealand Archbishop David Moxon. He talked to
Philippa Hitchen about their upcoming 50th anniversary celebrations
and about the significance of Archbishop Fisher's visit to the Vatican
in December 1960….

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FROM THE SECULAR MEDIA

DEAR READERS:
When you open one of the Press Display links below, you may be offered
a choice between 'Press Reader' and 'Press Display' as your reading
option. Always choose 'Press Display'. Mike L

Teenagers steal Hamilton Catholic church wine, leave a trail of bottles
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/74642078/teenagers-steal-hamilton-catholic-church-wine-leave-a-trail-of-bottles
A gang of teens have been arrested after smashing their way into a
Hamilton church and stealing the wine.

Fatal crash victim lost control on wet road (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/74704262/fatal-crash-victim-lost-control-on-wet-road
Chad Rhode was on his way home to his wife and children when he was
killed in a crash. The 39 year old had travelled to the Bay of Plenty
from his home in Paraparaumu Beach at the weekend to check on the
family's rental home in Pyes Pa, Tauranga.

Principal 'thrilled' to lead project (photo)
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/bay-of-plenty-times/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503343&objectid=11554575
A Rotorua principal is "thrilled" after being appointed the project
leader of the country's first faith-based community of learning. John
Paul College principal Patrick Walsh was asked to lead the collective,
which is made up of nine Catholic schools across Rotorua, Tauranga,
Tokoroa, Opotiki and Putaruru.

Aquinas student happy to be awarded $45,000 scholarship (photo)
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/bay-of-plenty-times/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503343&objectid=11556469

Campion College, Gisborne: Press gallery posting for Youth Parliament (photo)
http://gisborneherald.co.nz/localnews/2020492-135/press-gallery-posting-for-youth-parliament

Kavanagh College, Dunedin: Celebrating belief that dreams really do
come true (photo)
http://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/365613/celebrating-belief-dreams-really-do-come-true

St Joseph's, Dargaville: Learning made fun with game-in-disguise (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/northland/dargaville-districts/73964437/learning-made-fun-with-gameindisguise

St Joseph's, Matamata: Students develop range of skills in new space (photo)
Matamata Chronicle
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=46PKNEW2ZV47&linkid=b08897ec-89d0-4d44-8ef4-b414d98ba90d&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d

St Joseph's, Takapuna: Students teach students over the back fence (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/north-shore-times/74195789/students-teach-students-over-the-back-fence

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INSPIRATIONAL TV

http://www.inspirationaltv.net

Luke 3:1-6 (The Word of God came to John in the wilderness) (second
video from top), a reading and reflection with Canon Deborah Broome
and Rev. Alister Hendery at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.

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JOHN L. ALLEN

https://www.facebook.com/JohnLAllenJr

John L. Allen is a Catholic columnist for The Boston Globe

For Pope Francis, wisdom comes from the poor
Plus: the new name of colonialism, and 'all in' on climate change
http://www.cruxnow.com/church/2015/11/28/for-pope-francis-wisdom-comes-from-the-poor/

Historically speaking, Christians always have been obsessed with
debating the proper sources of teaching authority. One of the towering
issues in the Protestant Reformation, for instance, was whether the
Bible alone or also Church authority can claim to provide binding
truth about God's will. Pope Francis, certainly recognizes the
importance of both Scripture and tradition. Yet it's also clear that
at the personal level, he prizes yet another font of wisdom with an
almost equally spiritual fervor. In a word, Francis takes his cues
from the poor...

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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

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

'NZ Catholic' newspaper
https://www.facebook.com/pages/NZ-Catholic/262886647205656

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand
https://www.facebook.com/caritasaotearoa/timeline

Holy Cross Seminary
https://www.facebook.com/HolyCrossNZ

Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ
https://www.facebook.com/Marists

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NEWS OF THE CHURCH IN NZ AND THE WORLD

http://cathnews.co.nz/category/new-zealand/

http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/?s=morning+catholic+must-reads

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

https://www.youtube.com/user/romereports/videos?sort=dd&flow=grid&view=0 (video)

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EMPLOYMENT

Mt Maunganui/Tauranga Youth Worker
St Thomas More Catholic Church
http://www.mtmaunganuicatholic.org.nz
Details in 'NZ Catholic' - Nov 29 - Dec 12 2015 p.23, and from the
parish office, tel. 07 5754807 ext. 2;
thomasmoreparish@mtmaunganuicatholic.org.nz Applications close 5
February 2016

**Community and supporter liaison (3 roles)
** Fundraising and data analyst (part-time)
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand
http://www.caritas.org.nz
Details in 'NZ Catholic' Nov 15-28 2015 p.23, on the Website ('What's
New'), and from Catharina Vossen at MICAH Partners, tel. 04 499 4749,
contact@micahpartners.co.nz

** Parish Administrator and Support Officer
Catholic parishes of Whanganui
http://catholicparishwhanganui.org.nz
Details in 'NZ Catholic' Nov 15-28 2015 p.23, from the parish office
tel. 06 345 3872.

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

Sunday, November 29, 2015

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FROM THE SECULAR MEDIA

DEAR READERS:
When you open one of the Press Display links below, you may be offered
a choice between 'Press Reader' and 'Press Display' as your reading
option. Always choose 'Press Display'. Mike L

Caritas Director to speak at Paris Climate Conference
http://business.scoop.co.nz/2015/11/27/caritas-director-to-speak-at-paris-climate-conference/
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand Director, Julianne Hickey, will bring the
voices of Pacific peoples affected by climate change to a global
audience at the historic Paris Climate Change conference (COP 21) in
December.

Charities prepare for Christmas (photo)
http://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/364968/charities-prepare-christmas
Less than a month before Christmas, the need across the city is
greater this year, Dunedin charities say. Now philanthropic
organisations are swinging into action to ensure everyone can enjoy
the festive season - even with something as simple as a hot Christmas
dinner.

Spreading the message of love (photo)
http://www.indianweekender.co.nz/Pages/ArticleDetails/7/6273/New-Zealand/Spreading-the-message-of-love
Be the change, Be 'Mother Teresa', that was the message that came from
the inter-faith committee meeting that was held in Auckland recently.

Nuns make room for fancy ice cream and recycled clothing in Hamilton
East (video, photos)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/74181577/Nuns-make-room-for-fancy-ice-cream-and-recycled-clothing-in-Hamilton-East
Before Hamilton East was a destination for recycled clothing and
boutique ice cream, it was a home for nuns. Sister Raewyn Hogan
remembers when the halls of Euphrasie House on Clyde St were bustling
with almost 100 boarding students.

Euthanasia law change 'dangerous'
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/bay-of-plenty-times/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503343&objectid=11549612
Two anti-euthanasia campaigners say a law change to allow assisted
deaths would take New Zealand into irreversible "dangerous territory".
More than a 100 people gathered at the Central Baptist Church
yesterday to hear Dr John Kleinsman, director of NZ Catholic Bishops
Bioethics Nathaniel Centre, and Waipuna Hospice chief executive Dr
Richard Thurlow share their views on the subject.

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News of the Schools
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Manawatu schools form communities of learning
http://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/74203285/manawatu-schools-form-communities-of-learning
St James School, St Peter's College, St Mary's School and Our Lady of
Lourdes School are part of a group of six schools who will be working
together with Rangitikei counterparts as part of the Palmerston North
Catholic Community of Learning.

Campion College / St Mary's, Gisborne: St Mary's students reflect on
vandal attack (photo)
http://gisborneherald.co.nz/localnews/2029251-135/st-marys-students-reflect-on-vandal

Campion College / St Mary's, Gisborne: Youths apprehended over school
vandalism (photo)
http://gisborneherald.co.nz/localnews/2033476-135/youths-apprehended-over-school-vandalism

Hato Paora College, Feilding: Hato Paora big hitters on show at junior
softball championshops (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/74405436/hato-paora-big-hitters-on-show-at-junior-softball-championshops

Roncalli College, Timaru: Dorgan one step closer to reaching her dream
(photo) http://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/sport/74463427/Dorgan-one-step-closer-to-reaching-her-dream

Roncalli College, Timaru: Roncalli pupils muddy fun to raise funds
(photo) http://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/sport/74428857/Roncalli-pupils-muddy-fun-to-raise-funds

Roncalli College, Timaru: Shearer looking to chip in with wins (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/sport/74488890/shearer-looking-to-chip-in-with-wins

St Joseph's, Te Aroha: Students gather Christmas in a box (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/christmas/74344810/Students-gather-Christmas-in-a-box

St Joseph's, Matamata: St Joseph's school to host open day (photo)
Matamata Chronicle
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=ELO6BK4H74A8&linkid=447d6f43-940a-4366-b281-8b3e27c1d733&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d

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INSPIRATIONAL TV

http://www.inspirationaltv.net

Luke 21:25-28, 34-36 (They will see the Son of Man coming) (bottom
video), a reading and reflection with Canon Deborah Broome and Rev.
Canon Jenny Wilkens at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington

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JOHN L. ALLEN

https://www.facebook.com/JohnLAllenJr

John L. Allen is a Catholic columnist for The Boston Globe

Anglican appointment reveals continuity between Pope Francis and Benedict
http://www.cruxnow.com/church/2015/11/25/anglican-appointment-reveals-continuity-between-pope-francis-and-benedict/

At the level of style, Pope Francis is obviously a somewhat jarring
contrast with his predecessor, emeritus Pope Benedict XVI. Francis
generally comes off as a warm Latin populist, Benedict more a cool
German intellectual. Leaders, however, promote either continuity or
rupture not primarily at the level of style but rather policy, and on
that front, one can make a case that Francis has a surprising amount
in common with Benedict. A new chapter in this largely untold story of
continuity came on Tuesday ...

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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

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

'NZ Catholic' newspaper
https://www.facebook.com/pages/NZ-Catholic/262886647205656

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand
https://www.facebook.com/caritasaotearoa/timeline

Holy Cross Seminary
https://www.facebook.com/HolyCrossNZ

Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ
https://www.facebook.com/Marists

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NEWS OF THE CHURCH IN NZ AND THE WORLD

http://cathnews.co.nz/category/new-zealand/

http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/?s=morning+catholic+must-reads

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

https://www.youtube.com/user/romereports/videos?sort=dd&flow=grid&view=0 (video)

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EMPLOYMENT

**Community and supporter liaison (3 roles)
** Fundraising and data analyst (part-time)
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand
http://www.caritas.org.nz
Details in 'NZ Catholic' Nov 15-28 2015 p.23, on the Website ('What's
New'), and from Catharina Vossen at MICAH Partners, tel. 04 499 4749,
contact@micahpartners.co.nz

** Parish Administrator and Support Officer
Catholic parishes of Whanganui
http://catholicparishwhanganui.org.nz
Details in 'NZ Catholic' Nov 15-28 2015 p.23, from the parish office
tel. 06 345 3872.

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

Sunday, November 22, 2015

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'NZ CATHOLIC' - November 15 - 28 2015

http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

In the current issue: Kids raise $5000 for African pupils ... Ongoing
breaches behind (Hato Petera) hostel closure ... Uncertainty led new
priest to Hamilton ... Vatican II 50 years on: Gaudium et Spes ...
From Kiwi to Korean over 50 years ... St John Vianney retirement home
for priests: fundraising appeal ... Catholic MP in Euthanasia hot seat
... Our Lady offers heavenly help on busy highway (Hokianga-Kaikohe)
... Advertising feature: Early Childhood Education

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FROM THE SECULAR MEDIA

DEAR READERS:
When you open one of the Press Display links below, you may be offered
a choice between 'Press Reader' and 'Press Display' as your reading
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St Peter's home after 5 years (photo)
The Christchurch Mail
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=Y5J3X4FWQRC7&linkid=d7f34975-59f3-4c09-9b23-2ceeebd60c51&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d
After nearly five years meeting in the parish centre next door, St
Peter's Church (Christchurch) will welcome back the congregation into
the quakestrengthened building in time for the feast of Christ the
King on November 21.

Govt needs to urgently prepare for rising seas - Caritas
http://www.voxy.co.nz/politics/govt-needs-urgently-prepare-rising-seas-caritas/5/237765
The government needs to urgently prepare for the impact of rising sea
levels, both in New Zealand and in Pacific Island nations, says
Catholic social justice agency Caritas.

Hallelujah house (photos)
http://www.odt.co.nz/lifestyle/home-garden/363863/hallelujah-house
A musical couple have been in seventh heaven since moving into the
former Roman Catholic church at Seacliff, Dunedin.

Ratepayers to contribute $200k towards St Mary of the Angels quake
strengthening (video, photos )
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/74159716/ratepayers-to-contribute-200k-towards-st-marys-of-the-angels-quake-strengthening
Wellington ratepayers are being asked to write a $200,000 cheque to
help St Mary of the Angels church with its earthquake strengthening.

Outlook unclear for Christchurch bishop Barry Jones after third stroke (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/74157835/Outlook-unclear-for-Christchurch-bishop-Barry-Jones-after-third-stroke
Christchurch's Catholic bishop Barry Jones faces an uncertain future
after suffering his third stroke more than a week ago.

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News of the Schools
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Campion College / St Mary's, Gisborne: 'Mindless' vandalism hits
schools (photo)
http://gisborneherald.co.nz/localnews/2024000-135/mindless-vandalism-hits-schools

Campion College, Gisborne: Campion earth champions aim to make a
difference http://gisborneherald.co.nz/environment/2018435-135/campion-earth-champions-aim-to-make

Campion College, Gisborne: Teen lifeguard races into sea and saves
three at Wainui Beach (photo)
http://gisborneherald.co.nz/localnews/2017884-135/teen-lifeguard-saves-three-children-at

Chanel College, Masterton: Awards for students in a number of areas
(photo) http://m.nzherald.co.nz/wairarapa-times-age/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503414&objectid=11543439

Monte Cecilia, Auckland: Monte Cecilia School packs its bags for shift
(photo) Central Leader
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=S7H51PP97TI4&linkid=29b3671c-2629-46fb-b9cb-41091f97fb43&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d

Sacred Heart College, Lower Hutt: Sacred Heart College hockey star
dreams of being a Black Stick (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/sport/college-sport/74061351/sacred-college-hockey-star-dreams-of-being-a-black-stick

St John's College, Hamilton: Hamilton student develops cardboard
surfboard in technology class (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/education/74098912/hamilton-student-develops-cardboard-surfboard-in-technology-class

St Joseph's, Morrinsville: New surface for courts at St Joseph's
School Morrinsville (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/74127185/new-surface-for-courts-at-st-josephs-school-morrinsville

St Joseph's, Rangiora: NASA ground control to St Joseph's: Astronaut
calls Rangiora primary school (video)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/north-canterbury/74240500/nasa-ground-control-to-st-josephs-astronaut-calls-rangiora-primary-school

St Kevin's College, Oamaru: Cultural trip to Thailand (photo)
http://www.odt.co.nz/regions/north-otago/363434/cultural-trip-thailand

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INSPIRATIONAL TV

http://www.inspirationaltv.net

John 18:33-37 (Are you the King of the Jews?), a reading and
reflection with Sister Stephanie Kitching rsm.

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THE 15TH STATION PODCAST

http://station15.co.nz/

Episode 98 — Scandals, Surveys, Synods, Saints and Sinners (November 16, 2015)

Pope Francis isn't going to let the Vatican leaks and the associated
scandals slow down his papacy — and he's told some of Italy's Church
leaders as much in a major speech. It's maybe that attitude or just
Francis's demeanour, but his recent trip to the United States has seen
his popularity — and people's comfort with their own faith — improve.
That's happened while bishops and cardinals have been battling over
what the Synod on the Family really said about Communion for the
divorced and remarried. Perhaps we all just need to download a new app
to help us find (or stay on) the path to holiness.

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'RESTLESS PRESS'

http://www.restlesspress.net

This week:

** Life Of A Med Student: 10 Lessons Learned - Lucy Watt

** What I Want For You: Catholic Social Thought @ Hearts Aflame 2016 -
Lucy O'donoghue

** On Prayers From And For The Deceased - Gabrielle Christenhusz

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JOHN L. ALLEN

https://www.facebook.com/JohnLAllenJr

John L. Allen is a Catholic columnist for The Boston Globe

Who's going to replace Francis? Maybe one of these guys
http://www.cruxnow.com/church/2015/11/17/whos-going-to-replace-francis-maybe-one-of-these-guys/

Next month Pope Francis will celebrate his 79th birthday, and by all
accounts he remains remarkably vigorous. There's no reason to believe
his papacy is nearing an end, and every reason to think it's full
steam ahead. On the other hand, Francis has dropped hints that his
might be a relatively brief run, and he's also spoken approvingly
about the example set by Pope Benedict XVI in resigning. Given his
capacity for surprise, it's entirely possible he'll blindside the
world with a decision to step aside just when it's least expected...

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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

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

'NZ Catholic' newspaper
https://www.facebook.com/pages/NZ-Catholic/262886647205656

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand
https://www.facebook.com/caritasaotearoa/timeline

Holy Cross Seminary
https://www.facebook.com/HolyCrossNZ

Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ
https://www.facebook.com/Marists

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NEWS OF THE CHURCH IN NZ AND THE WORLD

http://cathnews.co.nz/category/new-zealand/

http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/?s=morning+catholic+must-reads

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

https://www.youtube.com/user/romereports/videos?sort=dd&flow=grid&view=0 (video)

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EMPLOYMENT

**Community and supporter liaison (3 roles)
** Fundraising and data analyst (part-time)
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand
http://www.caritas.org.nz
Details in 'NZ Catholic' Nov 15-28 2015 p.23, on the Website ('What's
New'), and from Catharina Vossen at MICAH Partners, tel. 04 499 4749,
contact@micahpartners.co.nz

** Parish Administrator and Support Officer
Catholic parishes of Whanganui
http://catholicparishwhanganui.org.nz
Details in 'NZ Catholic' Nov 15-28 2015 p.23, from the parish office
tel. 06 345 3872.

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

Sunday, November 15, 2015

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FRANCE IN MOURNING

The message of the Archbishop of Paris, Cardinal Vingt-Trois, in the
aftermath of the terror attacks in Paris yesterday:

** Automatic translation in English: https://goo.gl/RRb9gZ
** The original message:
http://www.paris.catholique.fr/message-du-cardinal-vingt-trois.html

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FROM THE SECULAR MEDIA

DEAR READERS:
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a choice between 'Press Reader' and 'Press Display' as your reading
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Bishop Barry Jones communicating after suffering third stroke (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/73825941/bishop-barry-jones-communicating-after-suffering-third-stroke
Doctors hope to have Christchurch Catholic bishop Barry Jones on his
feet soon after he suffered his third stroke. Jones was rushed to
hospital about midday Sunday...

Music in her heart, stars in her eyes (photo)
Feilding Herald
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=VJO70OAZYNL6&linkid=d33a49bb-0ab4-4093-b3a3-76a756c1b29f&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d
Meg Varney sings. She sings in her bedroom, on the trampoline and in
the kitchen. Meg sings everywhere. Her mum Joanne Varney says the
10-year-old St Joseph's Catholic School student doesn't know she's
doing it half the time...

Christopher Oleva-Tanuvasa youth MP (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/manukau-courier/73932313/christopher-olevatanuvasa-youth-mp
An "outstanding" young communicator has been chosen to represent
Mangere in next year's Youth Parliament. Mangere MP Su'a William Sio
has selected Mangere 18-year-old Christopher Oleva-Tanuvasa who is the
head boy at St Peter's College in Grafton.

Litterless lunches for Stella Maris Primary School (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/rodney-times/73775173/litterless-lunches-for-stella-maris-primary-school
A worm farm, pigs and determined pupils are making a difference at
Stella Maris Catholic Primary School. In an effort to reduce the
Silverdale school's waste, a Litterless Lunch Wednesday scheme was
dreamed up by pupils...

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INSPIRATIONAL TV

http://www.inspirationaltv.net

Mark 13:24-32 (the coming of the Son of Man), a reading and reflection
with Sister Stephanie Kitching rsm.

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'RESTLESS PRESS'

http://www.restlesspress.net

This week:

** Why You Should Be At Hearts Aflame 2016 - Chelsea Houghton

** Jesus' Day Off - Katie Fisher

** An Open Letter On Assisted Suicide - Jane Bourke

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JOHN L. ALLEN

https://www.facebook.com/JohnLAllenJr

John L. Allen is a Catholic columnist for The Boston Globe

Why there's still a case for hope on Vatican financial reform
http://www.cruxnow.com/church/2015/11/08/theres-still-a-case-for-hope-on-vatican-financial-reform/

New questions have arisen as to whether Pope Francis' pledge to impose
transparency and accountability can succeed in an institution
historically more inclined to cronyism and operating under cover of
darkness ...

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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

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

'NZ Catholic' newspaper
https://www.facebook.com/pages/NZ-Catholic/262886647205656

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand
https://www.facebook.com/caritasaotearoa/timeline

Holy Cross Seminary
https://www.facebook.com/HolyCrossNZ

Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ
https://www.facebook.com/Marists

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NEWS OF THE CHURCH IN NZ AND THE WORLD

http://cathnews.co.nz/category/new-zealand/

http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/?s=morning+catholic+must-reads

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

https://www.youtube.com/user/romereports/videos?sort=dd&flow=grid&view=0 (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

Sunday, November 8, 2015

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

http://www.catholic.org.nz/news/fx-list-articles.cfm?ctype=MRART&loadref=50

Bishops say workers' family time under threat in Trading Bill (4 Nov 2015)

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'NZ CATHOLIC' - November 1-14 2015

http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

In the current issue: Priest's retirement house to expand ...
Historian Hugh Laracy had a special passion for the Pacific ... Two
Hamilton men ordained to priesthood ... The documents of Vatican II:
Perfectae Caritatis on the renewal of religious life ... Synod 2015:
two pages of reports ... Kiwis attend World Meeting of Families in USA
... New Suzanne Aubert portrait blessed

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FROM THE SECULAR MEDIA

DEAR READERS:
When you open one of the Press Display links below, you may be offered
a choice between 'Press Reader' and 'Press Display' as your reading
option. Always choose 'Press Display'. Mike L

Catholics say family time is under threat due to trading law (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/73691468/catholics-say-family-time-is-under-threat-due-to-trading-law
The Catholic community are not happy with new laws giving councils the
power to decide whether shops can be open on Easter Sunday. A new bill
passed its first reading on Tuesday night, which would enable local
authorities to choose whether or not to allow trading on the religious
holiday in a bid to let communities decide in different parts of the
country.

Mark Parihaka Day not Guy Fawkes, say Maori Party (photo)
http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/top/288907/push-to-replace-guy-fawkes-with-parihaka-day
The Maori Party has renewed its call for 5 November to be recognised
as Parihaka Day to commemorate the sacking of the pacifist settlement
in Taranaki by government troops and militia in 1881. Caritas, the
Catholic Church's agency for justice, peace and development has also
been exploring the idea of Parihaka Day with the settlement.

Insufficient evidence to prove New Plymouth church fire was arson (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/73514043/Insufficient-evidence-to-prove-New-Plymouth-church-fire-was-arson
A woman accused of burning down a church has thanked the judge after
her charge was dismissed. Yesterday, Judge Max Courtney ruled there
was insufficient evidence to prove Donna Joy Esma Mischeski was
involved in a fire which destroyed St Philomena's Church on January 6,
2014.

Father Ray heading to Blenheim
Saturday Express, Marlborough
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=WA9DYT63T2G5&linkid=53861704-8fcc-4b91-83c3-1f72f2021587&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d
Father Ray Sanchez is a man on a mission. And he is heading to
Blenheim. The Catholic priest from the Australian-based Passionist
order has been here before and was so popular that he has been asked
to come back.

Due to get some love (photo)
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503450&objectid=11541320
History is on the move with an 80-year-old Northland church inching
its way to a new home on Waiheke Island. The long-disused Catholic
church, across the road from the Towai Tavern on State Highway 1 south
of Kawakawa, was cut into three pieces on Monday and loaded onto a
truck for the long journey to Kawakawa Bay, southeast of Auckland.

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS
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Catholics axe school site
http://www.scene.co.nz/catholics-axe-school-site/325682a1.page
Plans for a controversial new $5 million Catholic school near
Arrowtown have been axed in favour of a more central location. The
Roman Catholic Diocese of Dunedin, which covers the Wakatipu, fought
and won a six-year legal battle for the right to build at Speargrass
Flat.

Campion College, Gisborne: Torrie and Mathers star for Campion
http://gisborneherald.co.nz/localsport/1998438-135/torrie-and-mathers-star-for-campion

Hato Petera College, Auckland: Catholic boarding facilities close down
http://www.3news.co.nz/nznews/auckland-catholic-school-closes-down-2015110212#axzz3qMcTiTL6
Also: Maori school families send message to bishop
http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/288572/maori-school-families-send-message-to-bishop

Sacred Heart College, Auckland: Sacred Heart Year 11s aiming for more
glory in Budapest (photo)
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11539475
Sacred Heart's cross country team have mapped out their plans for
their assault on the world schools championships in Hungary next
April.

Sacred Heart Girls' College, New Plymouth: Jenna Barrett named Sacred
Heart Girls' College New Plymouth head girl for 2016 (photo)
http://goo.gl/1q1Kgp Jenna Barrett, sister of All Black Beauden
Barrett, has been named Sacred Heart Girls' College's Head Girl for
2016.

Verdon College, Invercargill: Three Southland students selected for
national science event (photo
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/education/73454939/Three-Southland-students-selected-for-national-science-event

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INSPIRATIONAL TV

http://www.inspirationaltv.net

Mark 12:28-34 (the greatest commandment), a reading and reflection
with Fr Jim Lyons and Christine Paterson

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JOHN L. ALLEN

https://www.facebook.com/JohnLAllenJr

John L. Allen is a Catholic columnist for The Boston Globe

Vatican leaks mark the death of the 'Pontifical Secret'
http://www.cruxnow.com/church/2015/11/04/books-on-vatican-finances-mark-the-death-of-the-pontifical-secret/

At first blush, the release of two keenly anticipated books promising
bombshell revelations about Vatican financial scandals would seem to
represent something of a "Casablanca" moment. That is, they seem
likely to elicit pro forma professions of shock over things which, for
the most part, everyone already knew ...

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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

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

'NZ Catholic' newspaper
https://www.facebook.com/pages/NZ-Catholic/262886647205656

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand
https://www.facebook.com/caritasaotearoa/timeline

Holy Cross Seminary
https://www.facebook.com/HolyCrossNZ

Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ
https://www.facebook.com/Marists

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NEWS OF THE CHURCH IN NZ AND THE WORLD

http://cathnews.co.nz/category/new-zealand/

http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/?s=morning+catholic+must-reads

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

https://www.youtube.com/user/romereports/videos?sort=dd&flow=grid&view=0 (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