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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

Drugs ruling delayed
Kapiti Observer
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=P00EZKWVH827&linkid=21ee50d9-6721-4bf2-98ef-40d9abd0fe56&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d
A decision that could see legal highs sold near a planned Catholic
school has been delayed.

Back from Vanuatu but next stop, Nepal (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/68069407/back-from-vanuatu-but-next-stop-nepal
His bags aren't even unpacked and Miramar man Mark Mitchell is already
eyeing the next disaster zone.

Happy parish celebrating 75th birthday
Kapi-Mana News
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=AVPLG6180EM2&linkid=62e1bc7f-7b69-4a15-ada6-cd71ea2238b7&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d
For St Theresa's, it's as much about looking forward as it is
celebrating the past. The Plimmerton-based Catholic parish, which also
takes its congregation from Pauatahanui, Whitby and Paremata, will
celebrate 75 years in June with three days of activities.

King promotes Key To Life charity (photo)
Matamata Chronicle
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=9JU2HI535KF8&linkid=b1bdbf6d-62e9-4e6e-b7b3-de9e5c6e6467&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d
Former comedian Mike King may have sworn off standup comedy, but he
had the Catholic Women's League members chuckling when he spoke at
their conference in Matamata.

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News of the Schools
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Aquinas College, Tauranga: Isaac's twist on Oliver (photo)
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/bay-of-plenty-times/vibe/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503809&objectid=11441222
Young Isaac Jarden, at just 11-years-old, plays the pivotal role in
Aquinas College's latest production, Oliver.

Hato Petera College, Auckland: Minister biffs school problem back to church
http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/272399/minister-biffs-school-problem-back-to-church
Ongoing problems at Hato Petera College in Auckland need to be
resolved by the school and the Catholic Church, which runs the Maori
boarding kura, says the Education Minister Hekia Parata.

Hato Petera College, Auckland: MP calls for school-church mediator
http://www.sunlive.co.nz/news/98792-mp-calls-schoolchurch-mediator.html
New Zealand First is calling for a mediator to break the impasse
between Auckland school Hato Petera and the Catholic Church before the
iconic institution is forced to close.

St Kevin's College, Oamaru: Rugby: St Kevin's forward pack leads way
in win over Waitaki Boys'
http://www.odt.co.nz/sport/rugby/340273/rugby-st-kevins-forward-pack-leads-way-win-over-waitaki-boys
St Kevin's College maintained its recent dominance in the Oamaru derby
and served notice on Saturday that it will be a team to watch in the
rejigged premier schools competition.

St Mary's College, Wellington: Year of experience for Colleen
Faleafaga at national netball trials (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/sport/college-sport/68097692/second-time-lucky
Practice made perfect for Colleen Faleafaga at the national secondary
schools netball trials. The St Mary's College pupil benefited from the
experience of trialling the previous year.

St Patrick's College, Wellington: Mixed fortunes for Town first XV (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/sport/college-sport/68093332/mixed-fortunes-for-town-first-xv
It has been a good news, bad news month for the St Pat's Town first
XV. The good news has been pre-season wins against St Bede's and
Lindisfarne but less welcome was the broken leg suffered by
experienced first choice halfback Zac Donaldson.

St Peter's College, Auckland: Confucius is top of the pops with St
Peter's students (photo)
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11439009
Confucius is being credited for the growth in popularity of Mandarin
learning at a top Auckland Catholic boys' school.

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INSPIRATIONAL TV

http://www.inspirationaltv.net

John 15:1-8 (Jesus, the real vine), a reading and reflection with Sr
Stephanie Kitching rsm.

Also: Jenny O'Brien, just back from two weeks in Hong Kong.

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SOUNDS CATHOLIC - Christchurch Catholic Radio

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

April 26 2015
We feature a documentary from Holy Cross Seminary in Auckland. Three
seminarians speak about their discernment of priesthood. We also
highlight music for Good Shepherd Sunday.

Also, podcasts of April 19, April 5, April 3 and April 2.

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'RESTLESS PRESS'

http://www.restlesspress.net

This week:

** A 4 Year Old's Rite of Passage - Anthony English

** From Friends To "Flamily": How To Get The Most Out Of Flatting -
Hayden Graham

** Ethical Fashion: Do You Care That A Slave Made Your Dress? - Jessica Claire

** Heather King's 'stumble' & The Toxic Boss - Lucy O'Donoghue

** A Day In The Life Of An Aid Worker: Heading To Nepal - 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

Help persecuted Christians — and support traditional families
http://www.cruxnow.com/life/2015/04/30/supporting-marriage-and-helping-persecuted-christians-are-not-mutually-exclusive/

Helen M. Alvaré challenges John Allen's article on 'luxury issues' and
the threats facing Christians abroad.

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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

Blessed Gathering
Saturday 30 to Sunday 31 May 2015
Commodore Hotel, Christchurch, New Zealand
For all women aged 18 and over.
http://www.restlesspress.net/blessed-gathering/

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