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LENT 2015

NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference: The Season of Lent
http://www.catholic.org.nz/liturgical-season/dsp-default.cfm?loadref=38

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand: Lent in schools
http://www.caritas.org.nz/schools/lent-schools
For Lent 2015 the theme is "Light a fire in the heart of the world",
taken from Pope Francis' apostolic exhortation Evangelii Gaudium (The
Joy of the Gospel).

The primary purpose of this year's Lenten resources is to educate
young people about the vulnerability of nations to natural disasters.
The aim of Caritas and its partners in the Pacific and in the
Philippines, is to go beyond the stage of simple material distribution
of basic supplies to rebuilding in such a way that communities are
less vulnerable to future events.

The resources are available on the linked Website.

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'NZ CATHOLIC' - February 22 - March 7 no. 459

http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

In the current issue: Pope hands out 19 red hats ... Hamilton diocese
gets best possible gift ... Different beliefs discuss how to deal with
ISIS ... Pope's view grabs couple's attention (parents of nine
children) - Hamilton has new bishop ... Bishop Lowe's ordination and
installation (2 page photo feature) ... 255 years of mission service
celebrated (Jubilees of four Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions ...
Accident takes loved trainer (Steven Anderton) ... Advertising
features: Preparing for the 10-12 April Eucharistic Convention -
Catholic School Open Days

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FROM THE SECULAR MEDIA

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

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Christchurch earthquake, 22 February 2011
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On February 22 2011 a magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Christchurch and
the surrounding region, killing 185 people.

From the 'Kiwicath News & Notes' archive, here is the newsletter of
Sunday February 27 2011:
http://kiwicathnewsandnotes.blogspot.co.nz/2011_02_27_archive.html

The story summaries give quite a bit of information, and after four
years, many of the links still work.

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New cardinals speak out on perils, potential of a globalized society
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/new-cardinals-speak-out-on-perils-potential-of-a-globalized-world-40163/
[Comments by Cardinal Soane Mafi and Cardinal John Dew]

Family fighting deportation forced to sleep in car (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/66372756/family-fighting-deportation-forced-to-sleep-in-car
An overstaying Chilean family will sit in a church car park today
waiting for the phone call telling them if they can stay in New
Zealand. The family sought refuge at three different Christchurch
churches yesterday afternoon after police visited their home on
Monday. They ended up staying in the car park of Christ the King
Catholic Church in Burnside, Christchurch.

Also: Family facing deportation move to new church (photo)
http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/266686/family-facing-deportation-move-to-new-church

Curious Journey (photos)
The Saturday Express, Marlborough
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=W1RZISOFAAC2&linkid=63fdb1bf-c5e6-4d84-afec-bee00bf76d67&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d
Distressed middle class'' is a Wellington author's description of her
19th century Catholic forebears in Aberdeen, Scotland.

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News of the Schools
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St John's College, Hastings: 'Healynomics' strikes again at St John's
College (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/66375168/Healynomics-strikes-again-at-St-Johns-College
A St John's College student has topped NZ Scholarship economics for
the second year running. Huon Fraser, 18, had the highest score for
the subject in the last round of the challenging NZQA exams.

St Mary's College, Wellington: From wizards to St Mary's (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/local-papers/the-wellingtonian/66380460/From-wizards-to-St-Marys
Talia Carlisle talks to St Mary's College principal Catherine Ryan
about what drew her to education, the challenges of the internet and
her love of singing.

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INSPIRATIONAL TV

http://www.inspirationaltv.net

Mark 1:12-15, a reading and reflection by Sr Stephanie Kitching rsm (right)

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NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC PODCASTS

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STATION XV
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http://station15.co.nz

Station XV: Episode 89 — Kids, botox and 20-minute homilies (February 16 2015)

It's hard to believe it's almost Lent, but Lucy, Don, James and Gavin
have got their penance in early with the latest jam-packed episode of
The 15th Station. Pope Francis weeks-long unpacking of families in
today's world features prominently, with his comments that couples who
choose not to have children are selfish and his green light for
fathers to smack their kids causing a double stir. A Vatican document
that suggested elective cosmetic surgery was a "burqa of the flesh"
also raised eyebrows. Back in New Zealand, there are fears Mass in
Maori — the language of indigenous New Zealanders — may die out, and
there's also anger at the inclusion of an offensive t-shirt in a
museum exhibition. Can a 20-minute homily fix it? Find out in this
month's show.

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

February 15 2015:
We hear from two young Missionaries of God's Love. They spoke about
intentional discipleship at Arise 2014. We feature highlights of
their talks along with music from the Catholic Discipleship College in
Auckland.

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NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC BLOGS

'RESTLESS PRESS' http://www.restlesspress.net

This week:

* Cycling and Christianity (Fr David Callaghan):
If you want to learn what it means to follow Jesus, it is important
that you spend less time watching football, and more time watching the
Tour de France...

* Letter For A Teenage Son Facing Adulthood (Jeremy and Michelle Dart):
I wrote a letter to my son recently, while he was away on a scouting
adventure camp. During his very first big trip (3 weeks) away, he had
some exhilarating experiences and had grown up a lot. At one point
towards the end of the camp, he called and expressed to both of us his
concern about re-integrating into our normal, busy, and rather
child-focused life here at home. This letter was my response to him,
as a means of helping him to direct his focus ...

* Breaking The Porn Addiction (Jessica Claire)
Need some help breaking the porn addiction, or supporting someone who
is? Jess offers some helpful advice...

** The Suck-O Week Of Motherhood (Lucy O'Donoghue):
Lucy and other Catholic mother friends in Bangkok have instituted
Mummy Mass, once a month on a Saturday, with dinner and margaritas
afterwards.

** Life Of A Medical Student: The Sharing Of Stories (Lucy Watt)
As humans we have a deep desire for connection and a drive to tell
stories. The stories we tell express our lives, our beliefs, our
priorities and our dreams. They can teach lessons, connect people and
inspire change. As I go through this first year of clinical medicine,
I want to invite you to share in my story in a small way by posting
monthly(ish) reflections and stories. I can't tell you what will
happen or where we might end up but I think that's part of the fun. I
can guarantee I will face challenges and failure but also success and
joys, there will be medical learning but also life lessons and
personal growth...

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JOHN L. ALLEN

https://www.facebook.com/JohnLAllenJr

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

Will the real Pope Francis please stand up?
Plus: The College of Cardinals becomes a global village, and Vatican
money in context
http://www.cruxnow.com/church/2015/02/14/will-the-real-pope-francis-please-stand-up/

The surface tension in the pope's rhetoric on subjects such as family
size is part of a larger pattern, which has been especially intense
lately, of Francis doing or saying things that leave lots of people
deeply confused. What explains the seeming inconsistencies? ...

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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://goo.gl/Fc9Q8K (Catholic Herald)

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

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

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EVENTS

Eucharistic Convention, 10th, 11th and 12th April 2015
Sacred Heart College
250 West Tamaki Road, Glendowie, Auckland 1071

http://eucharist.co.nz

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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

Youth worker, St Thomas More Catholic Church, Mount Maunganui/Tauranga
http://www.mtmaunganuicatholic.org.nz/
Details in 'NZ Catholic' February 8-21 2015 p.19 Applications close 1
March 2015.

Co-ordinator for Evangelisation, Pastoral Care and Liturgy: Catholic
Parish of Napier
Details in 'NZ Catholic' February 22 - March 7 no. 459 p.23 and from
Wendy Silver, tel. (06) 354 1780; wsilver@pndiocese.org.nz