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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

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

14 Feb 2015
New Zealander declared a Cardinal
Cardinal John Dew last night (11pm NZ time) officially became a
Cardinal in a ceremony in St Peter's Basilica, in Rome by Pope Francis
...

14 Feb 2015
Kiwi to become Cardinal of the Catholic Church tonight
Since Pope Francis' announcement in early January of Archbishop John
Dew of Wellington as a Cardinal-designate, Catholics in New Zealand
have been looking forward to the Consistory ceremony at the Vatican
that will see Archbishop John join the College of Cardinals...


13 Feb 2015 Moving and Joyful Celebration for New Bishop of Hamilton
In a moving and joyful celebration of the Mass, Bishop Stephen Lowe
was consecrated and formally installed as the third Roman Catholic
Bishop of Hamilton today...

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'NZ CATHOLIC'

http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

In issue no. 458. February 8-21 2015: Grace from sorrow: theft
increases devotion to the blessed Sacrament ... Catholic schools
digitally link up ... Catholic Education's CEO retirement announced
... Sister hopes for another Maori bishop ... Ratana welcomes Catholic
bishop to annual hui ... Last of the Irish farewelled ... Father
Ronald Rollheiser: Purgatory revisited ... Anchor lifted on new
seafarers' centre ... Bill Kilgallon: NZ can make mark in Pope's child
protection commission ... Advertising feature: Caritas Aotearoa New
Zealand: Lent Appeal 2015 ... Pope Francis's message for Lent 2015:
'Make your hearts firm' ... Dedication to youth recognised with award
(Lisa Small) ... New deacon for the Mount

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FROM THE SECULAR MEDIA

John Dew formally installed as a Cardinal in Rome (photo)
http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/john-dew-formally-installed-cardinal-in-rome-6235074
The Archbishop of Wellington officially became a Cardinal at 11pm last
night at a ceremony in St Peter's Basilica, in Rome.

Also:
Newly-elected cardinals feel joy, obligation after their induction
(video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VO2m8dj14Fw : (after 17
seconds) Cardinal Dew comments briefly after the ceremony ... (after
44 seconds) the delegation from Tonga and comment by Card. Soane Mafi

Study in scarlet: NZ Cardinal John Dew's new wardrobe (photos)
The Dominion Post
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=ZSKS4BDZHYM4&linkid=d497219f-495d-4cd9-974a-9578160dfc9e&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d


New Hamilton Bishop Stephen Lowe welcomed (photos)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/66183629/New-Hamilton-Bishop-Stephen-Lowe-welcomed
A Hokitika churchman hand-picked by Pope Francis is the new leader of
Hamilton Catholics. At a service steeped in rich tradition, which
played out in front of 1000 people, the congregation welcomed Bishop
Stephen Lowe's ordination as the head of the diocese.

Also:
Catholics to celebrate new Bishop and Cardinal this week
http://www.voxy.co.nz/national/catholics-celebrate-new-bishop-and-cardinal-week/5/213605

Doctor made huge contribution in his field and community (photo)
The Dominion Post
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=1XO0R9JN23S7&linkid=ff9d3789-4df5-4a8d-af2f-57aa0eed261a&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d
Obituary: Professor (Emeritus) Thomas Vianney O'Donnell, b Wellington,
July 23, 1926; m Mary Jean Lynch, 3d, 1s; d Wellington, December 25,
2014, aged 88.

Mystique of Erskine College explored (photo)
Sense – not dollars – needed to save historic building
The Wellingtonian
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=99Y12TC71NF&linkid=84105cb8-feac-4eeb-a468-c254400b05a2&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d
Visitors will be able to get a rare look at red-stickered Erskine
College at an open day next month.

Offensive t-shirt in Canterbury Museum exhibition
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/66135757/Offensive-t-shirt-in-Canterbury-Museum-exhibition
{Summary: a t-shirt with obscene images and words referring to Jesus
and a woman religious is on display in an exhibition in the Canterbury
Museum. Brendan Malone has set up an online petition asking the museum
to remove it: https://www.change.org/p/canterbury-museum-stop-dividing-the-community-remove-the-hateful-t-shirt

Needs of vulnerable 'more important than future tax cuts'
http://www.voxy.co.nz/politics/needs-vulnerable-more-important-future-tax-cuts/5/213594
Catholic social justice agency Caritas says the needs of the poorest
and most vulnerable in New Zealand today are more important than
potential tax cuts in 2017.

Honesty box stolen from West Coast church
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11399094
An honesty box has been stolen from St Patrick's Catholic Church in
Ross on the West Coast.

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News of the Schools
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Aquinas College, Tauranga: Briar top of NZ with perfect exam score
(photos) http://www.nzherald.co.nz/bay-of-plenty-times/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503343&objectid=11400630

Francis Douglas Memorial College, New Plymouth: Students delighted
with new science labs (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/65980179/Students-delighted-with-new-science-labs

Sacred Heart College, Lower Hutt: New principal ready to make
difference (photo) The Hutt News
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=0WTNKBWK2YG4&linkid=782214ca-b1a0-4580-8911-e523531a7768&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d

St Joseph's, New Plymouth: Lifejackets aid lessons in water survival
skills (photo) http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/66131335/Lifejackets-aid-lessons-in-water-survival-skills

St Joseph's, Matamata: Thrills aplenty on school flying fox (photo)
Matamata Chronicle
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=QXH02AIA9LT5&linkid=068c0275-611f-42e3-885c-7c874212cf55&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d

St Patrick's College, Silverstream: Silverstream win second national
Marist Colleges 7s
http://www.voxy.co.nz/sport/silverstream-win-second-national-marist-colleges-7s/5/213315

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INSPIRATIONAL TV

http://www.inspirationaltv.net

Mark 1:40-45, a reading and reflection by Sr Stephanie Kitching rsm (right)

Also: Jenny O'Brien (centre) on dancing with the Devil

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NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC PODCASTS

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

February 8 2015
A "basillica crawl" with the Christchurch Cathedral choir performing
in six of the seven basilicas designed by Francis Petre (1847-1918)

February 1 2015
Ken Joblin, on Jim Mora's 'Afternoons' on Radio New Zealand,
introduces 'A Sound Came from Heaven' composed by Douglas Mews.

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NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC BLOGS

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

This week:

Joy Adan: Fourteen honest love songs for your Valentine's Day playlist
Sifting through the dross and finding an honest track that speaks to
the heart and soul of real love (not lust, infatuation or obsession)
can be harder than you think...

Brendan Malone: Canterbury Museum: Small Minded Intolerance
Making today's New Zealand news headlines was news that Canterbury
Museum is about to launch an exhibition that features an exhibit that
is highly offensive to Christians (and others). Brendan comments.

Sophie Crews: How to Bring More Happiness into Your Day
Having a bad day? A tough time? Sophie has some great advice about how
to bring more happiness into your day ...

Sandie Cornish : Going Deeper in Social Justice
Social Justice. Where are you at with it? Whether you need a
definition of what it is, or would like to work out where to find more
information about the issues that matter, Sandie has tips on going
deeper ...

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JOHN L. ALLEN

https://www.facebook.com/JohnLAllenJr

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

Vatican's finance czar reports $1.5 billion in hidden assets
http://www.cruxnow.com/church/2015/02/13/vaticans-finance-czar-reports-1-5-billion-in-hidden-assets/

Pope Francis' finance czar today informed fellow members of the
College of Cardinals that the Vatican has more than $1.5 billion in
assets it didn't previously know it possessed, although that potential
windfall has to be balanced against a projected deficit of almost $1
billion in its pension fund...

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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
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'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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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

Chief Executive Officer, New Zealand Catholic Education Office
Details on the home page at http://www.nzceo.catholic.org.nz and in
'NZ Catholic' February 8-21 2015 p.19
Applications close 20 February 2015.

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.