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Kiwicath News & Notes - 13 December 2015

A weekly snapshot of Catholic life in New Zealand

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

Pastoral Letter for the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy (6 December 2015)
http://www.catholic.org.nz/nzcbc/fx-view-article.cfm?ctype=BSART&loadref=83&id=366

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ:

Soon all of us - our faith communities of parishes and their schools
and colleges, our Catholic marae, our social services and various
chaplaincies – will celebrate together with the universal Church a
Jubilee Year of Mercy. It will be a year of deep spiritual renewal,
boundless forgiveness, and liberating service in our neighbourhoods,
especially among those who suffer or struggle most...

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'NZ CATHOLIC' -

Website: http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/NZ-Catholic/262886647205656
Full text articles: https://goo.gl/Svluba

In issue no. 480, December 13-19 2015: Nine schools form first
faith-based group ... NZ Mary apparitions marked on map ... Quiet
multi-faith space opened in hospital ... NZ Catholic bishops: Year of
Mercy means deep renewal ... Auckland diocese volunteers praised ... A
national day to remember Parihaka under discussion ...Greymouth: Coast
parish marks 150 years.

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FROM THE SECULAR MEDIA

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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

Jack inspires charity Christmas concert (photo)
Taupo Times
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=TYP3P4TDWZ42&linkid=cbbd367d-5420-4bdf-ad5e-367f98c34fad&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d
Loida Parinas has organised a special concert featuring the Taupo
TawagAwit Filipino singing group to raise funds for locals in need.

Concern over Hato Petera 'misinformation' (photo)
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11557927
The local Catholic hierarchy says it's "most concerned" after
misinformation was spread in discussions about a troubled Auckland
Maori school. Yesterday, Northcote school Hato Petera released an
upbeat statement about its future, announcing boarding facilities
would be open next year. But today the Catholic Diocese of Auckland
said it was "surprised and most concerned" about the statement, and
said the new group of trustees was not legally constituted. "The
diocese is deeply concerned about the misinformation that has been
given to students and their whanau, as boarding facilities will not be
available" ...

'Brave' speech highlights Roncalli head boy's battle with depression (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/75009540/Brave-speech-highlights-Roncalli-head-boys-battle-with-depression
"I had a very challenging year and wasn't always as happy as I may
have seemed." It was not a typical start to an end-of-year prizegiving
speech, but that's exactly what Timaru's Roncalli College head boy
Josh Batchelor wanted...

Schoolyard memories of St Mary's (Palmerston North) (photo)
Manawatu Standard
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=7M8OK87OQRA5&linkid=8a430c1b-234b-491a-a5f1-011630a196d9&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d
There were 63 pupils on St Mary's first day. The two first teachers,
Sisters of Mercy, were Sister Mary Hilary, the first principal, who
taught standards 2 and 4, and Sister Mary Gerard, who taught the new
entrants, then called ''infants''. St Mary's parish was created in
1951...

A day made better for Marian students (photo)
Hamilton Press
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=XQUIK4FQEM26&linkid=4d70c283-e119-46ba-9da9-1076d1996f3e&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d
A Hamilton teacher has won $1000 worth of school supplies for her
class as part of OfficeMax's A Day Made Better programme. Marian
Catholic School teacher Nicole Higby was surprised when it was
announced she was one of 15 recipients of the award...

Dayna wins navy scholarship (photo)
http://gisborneherald.co.nz/localnews/2051888-135/dayna-wins-navy-scholarship
Dayna Story is this year's recipient of the Royal New Zealand Navy
Scholarship in the Gisborne region. The Campion College leaver will
head to the University of Auckland next year to study a conjoint
degree in law and psychology...

Waikato Christmas Parades (photo captions)
Waikato Times
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=15CHJSGGWGQ8&linkid=18dcf79c-957a-4168-bcd2-47f3d43490f1&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d
St Peter's Catholic Primary School won the award for the best school float.

Public carol performance by St Peter's School, Cambridge (photo caption)
Cambridge Edition
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=12X4O4YM7NO2&linkid=fb7bbc7c-2ac5-4cc5-98b3-c5efe8a16294&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d

Stella Maris primary school is officially Wastewise (photo caption)
Rodney Times
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=M9JLC93FR7Q2&linkid=f990d12c-d69c-488a-aeaf-294101edc1b9&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d

Students pop Christmas in a box (photo)
Piako Post
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=QOJWODDS27K5&linkid=3f79b7da-bd94-4cfe-bb93-3f433b47ef2d&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d
Vinnies Youth Group, St Joseph's School, Te Aroha.

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INSPIRATIONAL TV

http://www.inspirationaltv.net

Luke 3:10-18 (third video from the top), a reading and reflection by
Sister Stephanie Kitching.

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SOUNDS CATHOLIC - Christchurch Catholic Radio

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

** December 6 2015
Featuring Wellington barrister, Victoria Casey, who represented the
CARE Alliance in Lecretia Seales versus the Crown. Victoria spoke to
a receptive crowd about the effect of legalising euthanasia on
vulnerable New Zealanders.

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'RESTLESS PRESS'

http://www.restlesspress.net

This week:

** 10 Albums You Should Probably Listen To - Hayden Graham

** 6 Things Being A SAHM Has Taught Me About Life - Emily Shaw

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JOHN L. ALLEN

https://www.facebook.com/JohnLAllenJr

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

Pope Francis continues push to speed up annulments
http://www.cruxnow.com/church/2015/12/12/pope-francis-continues-push-to-speed-up-annulments/

Pope Francis continued his push to simplify the Catholic Church's
annulment process on Friday. In order to avoid procedural delays, the
pontiff issued an edict restoring power to the Vatican's main marriage
court that had been restricted by St. John Paul II...

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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

Hearts Aflame 2016 - Jan 1 to 10, Nga Tawa College, Marton
http://www.heartsaflame.org.nz
Hearts Aflame is a 10-day school of formation in Catholic theology,
philosophy, and spirituality, for Catholic young adults.

Lifeteen's Summer Camp January 26-30
http://camp.lifeteen.nz
Are you, or someone young that you know looking for something fun and
faith-related to do this summer? Lifeteen's Summer Camp is back for
2016. Summer Camp is for 13-17 year olds from around New Zealand, and
will be held at El Rancho, Waikanae from January 26-30. Contact:
lifeteensummercampnz@gmail.com or check out p.7 of this month's
Wel-Com

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EMPLOYMENT

Catholic Archdiocese of Wellington:

** Leader, Family and Youth Ministries
http://www.ocg.co.nz/job-detail/Leader-Family-and-Youth-Ministries/Wellington?ref=MHU56099OCG

** Leader, Parish Leadership Ministry
http://www.ocg.co.nz/job-detail/Leader-Parish-Leadership-Ministry/Wellington?ref=MHU56100OCG

Applications close Tuesday 22 December 2015.


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