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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

We can no longer watch from the sidelines as the Islamic State
continues to inflict immense suffering (24 Feb 2015)
http://www.catholic.org.nz/news/fx-view-article.cfm?ctype=MRART&loadref=50&id=349

[A statement on the proposal to send New Zealand troops to Iraq]

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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:
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choice between 'Press Display' and 'Press Reader' as your reading
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NZ Catholic Bishops welcome decision to send troops to Iraq (photo)
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11407194
New Zealand Catholic Bishops have welcomed the decision to send
personnel to combat the Islamic State and urged Christians to pray for
those in the Middle East.

Fifth theft from West Coast churches
http://www.odt.co.nz/news/national/334399/fifth-theft-west-coast-churches
An honesty box thief is operating in South Westland with a fifth
church targeted -- this time the Franz Josef Catholic church.

'Meet the Mormons' Presented to New Zealand Caritas Leaders
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1502/S00519/meet-the-mormons-presented-to-new-zealand-caritas-leaders.htm
A new documentary titled "Meet the Mormons" was the catalyst that
brought together leaders from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints and representatives of the Catholic Church yesterday in
Auckland, New Zealand.

Whitespace Art Gallery: James Ormsby
http://www.whitespace.co.nz/exhibitions/james-ormsby-2015.aspx
Lately I visited Akaroa on the Banks Peninsula. Their museum and
Catholic church (St.Patrick's), contain nineteenth century busts of
local Maori - Tangatahara, and Frenchman - Bishop Pompallier. These
two objects immediately haunted me - and became a starting point for
this evolving body of work...

Related link: Ariki 2 (Bishop Pompallier)
http://www.whitespace.co.nz/exhibitions/james-ormsby-2015.aspx

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News of the Schools
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Kavanagh College, Dunedin: Rugby: Two Otago schoolgirls in NZ training squad
http://www.odt.co.nz/sport/rugby/334163/rugby-two-otago-schoolgirls-nz-training-squad
Kilistina Mota'ane has come a long way in a very short time. The
17-year-old Kavanagh College pupil has just been named in the Black
Ferns training squad, one of two schoolgirls from Dunedin included.

St Joseph's, Stratford: Fond farewell (photo)
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/stratford-press/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503390&objectid=11407641
Rae Sullivan-Brown has spent many years in the classrooms of St
Joseph's School, Stratford. Not only has she spent nearly the last 16
years as principal, but she also began her school career there - as a
new entrant herself. Now however, it is the end of an era, as Rae
leaves the school to go to Francis Douglas Memorial College to teach
senior mathematics.

St Patrick's College, Wellington: McEvedy Shield can't come quick
enough for St Pat's sprinter Alex Haye (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/sport/college-sport/66619442/McEvedy-Shield-can-t-come-quick-enough-for-St-Pats-sprinter-Alex-Haye
Alex Haye intends to lead from the front next week. The McEvedy Shield
ignited Haye's running career and the St Pat's Town sprinter hopes
that both he and his school can reach new heights at Newtown Park on
Tuesday...

St Peter's, Cambridge: Back into learning to inspire students (photo)
Cambridge Edition
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=35J5WC2ZWPL&linkid=f48fdd70-4379-4e61-ab5d-c982862f1719&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d
A teacher at St Peter's Catholic School in Cambridge is taking part in
a programme to further his knowledge about scientists and the way they
do things. St Peter's Catholic School teacher Jaco Labuschagne is
taking a two-term break from teaching to be a student again, in the
hopes of inspiring his students.

St Peter's College, Gore: Youngster New South Wales-bound (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/66673582/Youngster-New-South-Wales-bound
Waimumu Kidz Kartz enthusiast Rebecca Heads can hardly wait to pack
her bags in preparation for being New Zealand's representative at the
31st New South Wales Mini Trot Championship at the Gunning track near
Sydney over Easter.

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INSPIRATIONAL TV

http://www.inspirationaltv.net

Mark 9:2-10, a reading and reflection by Very Rev. Frank Nelson and
Rev. Canon Jenny Wilkins at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington (right)

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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 22 2015
We visit the Transitional Anglican Cathedral for two events involving
Catholics. We feature highlights from a service with visiting
brothers from the Taizé Community in France. We also join with the
Anglican Cathedral Parish for our ecumenical Ash Wednesday service.

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'RESTLESS PRESS'

http://www.restlesspress.net

This week:

** Finding Hope in Stories of Martyrdom (Monica Doumit) - A reflection
on the execution of the Coptic Christians ...

** 6 Tips For Keeping Kids Catholic (Jeremy and Michelle Dart) - As
parents to 9 young children in just about every age bracket, we have
learnt a thing or two about creative ways to help keep your kids
Catholic ...

** Abnegation: Self Denial (Chelsea Houghton) -

** Why is a NZ pro-euthanasia group spreading misinformation? (Brendan Malone)

** 7 Ways To Make Sense Of Catholic Social Teaching (Sandie Cornish)


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JOHN L. ALLEN

https://www.facebook.com/JohnLAllenJr

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

The Francis narrative is déjà vu in reverse
http://www.cruxnow.com/church/2015/02/22/the-francis-narrative-is-deja-vu-in-reverse/

Plus: Will the pope enter Chile's abortion debate, and is Francis a
foreign policy hawk or dove?

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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