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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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FROM THE SECULAR MEDIA

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

St Mary of the Angels church gets final blessing (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/67429316/St-Mary-of-the-Angels-church-gets-final-blessing
Hundreds of Wellingtonians turned out for a final service and blessing
of St Mary of the Angels church before it closes for $3.1 million of
earthquake strengthening work.

Also: Final liturgy and blessing at St Mary's: now the strengthening
starts (photo)
http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=76386

Newman Hall development in doubt – site significant to Maori (photo)
http://cathnews.co.nz/2015/03/17/newman-hall-development-in-doubt-site-significant-to-maori/
The Auckland Catholic diocese has developed concept plans for a 10,000
square metre high-rise office building and car parking on property
behind Newman Hall.

WWI: Chaplain's courage inspired many (photo)
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11419362
Father James Joseph McMenamin served selflessly and paid the ultimate
sacrifice as a Catholic chaplain to the Armed Forces in the Great War.

Public input needed on food in schools
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1503/S00206/public-input-needed-on-food-in-schools.htm
Government policy on providing food in schools needs input from
families, teachers and students themselves, says Catholic social
justice agency Caritas.

Waikato Hospital Catholic chaplain back in familiar territory
http://www.voxy.co.nz/health/waikato-hospital-catholic-chaplain-back-familiar-territory/5/216525
Ngaruawahia-born Marie Finn spent nearly 30 years tending to the
spiritual needs of Canadians as part of her Sister of Our Lady of the
Missions calling and now she is putting that experience to good use as
Waikato Hospital's new Catholic chaplain.

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News of the Schools
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Francis Douglas Memorial College: Building project sets school up for
future (advertising feature)
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=ZYW29FS3L8Y7&linkid=00de1692-0939-4362-989a-2349e84757ac&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d

Kavanagh College, Dunedin: NCEA tracking just got easier (photo)
http://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/336172/ncea-tracking-just-got-easier

Roncalli College, Timaru: Family raise funds for storm-hit Vanuatu
(photo) http://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/67464763/Family-raise-funds-for-storm-hit-Vanuatu

Sacred Heart College, Lower Hutt: Sacred Heart's Lani Manusina has
heart set on top-16 finish (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/sport/college-sport/67431963/Sacred-Hearts-Lani-Manusina-has-heart-set-on-top-16-finish

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INSPIRATIONAL TV

http://www.inspirationaltv.net

John 12:20-30, a reading and reflection by Sister Stephanie Kitching (right).

Also: Taking a stand, with Jenny O'Brien.

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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

March 22 2015:
Music for Lent from choir of the Sacred Heart Cathedral, Wellingron

March 15 2015
Highlights from a Lenten concert in Christchurch's pro-cathedral

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STATION XV
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http://station15.co.nz

March 16, 2015

Confrontation, assassination and reconciliation

Lucy, James and Gavin offer their musings on the big Catholic stories
of the month, and in New Zealand, the biggest story was the New
Zealand bishops quickly and publicly pledging their support for the
Government's decision to send military personnel to the Middle East to
help train those who are fighting against Islamic State/IS/ISIS/ISIL.
As the violence and barbaric acts escalates, the bishops said people
"can no longer watch on from the sidelines", and echoing comments from
Pope Francis on the threat of Islamic State. The Pope makes two other
appearances in the show, talking about the possibility he could be
assassinated, and also for his decision to allow a homeless man to be
buried inside the Vatican. Back in New Zealand, there are concerns
about the sanctity of the confessional. All that and more in this
month's episode of The 15th Station.

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'RESTLESS PRESS'

http://www.restlesspress.net

This week:

** Racism: A Devil Still Within Us - Luisa Marin
** Single Mummin' It - Jessica Claire
** A Day In The Life Of A Seminarian - Alister Castillov
** Vanuatu: Is The Classroom Still Standing? - Lucy O'donoghue
** On This, St. Patrick's Day… - Lucy O'donoghue

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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

Setfree National Catholic Youth Festival, Matamata, 10-12 April 2015
http://setfree.org.nz
https://www.facebook.com/setfreefestival?_rdr

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Eucharistic Convention, 10th, 11th and 12th April 2015
http://eucharist.co.nz
Sacred Heart College
250 West Tamaki Road, Glendowie, Auckland 1071

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New Zealand Catholic Education Convention
June 10-12, 2015
http://www.nzceo.catholic.org.nz/pages/events/events_convention.html

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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