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FROM THE SECULAR MEDIA

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Messages of love and hope close Christchurch quake memorial service (photo)
http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/thousands-gather-to-mark-2011-earthquake/
A message of love and hope closed this afternoon's memorial service in
the Christchurch Botanic Gardens.

Obituary: Bishop Barry Jones 'humble and pastoral' (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/christchurch-life/77264358/Obituary-Bishop-Barry-Jones-humble-and-pastoral
Pope Francis, on his recent tour of Mexico and the United States, said
priests and bishops must be servants of the people. They should not
regard their calling as a career in which to seek advancement and
notice. Bishop Barry Jones was the servant-priest that Pope Francis
wants all priests to be. He embodied the humility and pastoral caring
implicit in the Pope's statement ...

Makere Wano was a bridge between Maori and Pakeha worlds (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/77029132/makere-wano-was-a-bridge-between-maori-and-pakeha-worlds
Makere Wano had no qualms about approaching smokers in the street and
suggesting they give up. Wano, who had a varied career in the health
sector, died on February 9 aged 83 ...

Mahana star Jim Moriarty: being a better man (photos)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/film/77283883/mahana-star-jim-moriarty-being-a-better-man
Jim Moriarty is proof that you can't judge a book by its handsome
cover. An accomplished actor of 40 years standing, but also a
registered psychiatric nurse, an unashamed re-born Catholic, an
anti-family violence practitioner, teetotaller and critically
acclaimed barista.

Three churches to merge (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/77081825/three-churches-to-merge
Three Catholic parishes in Khandallah, Johnsonville and Newlands are
the latest in Wellington to merge. The new parish will be established
at a mass at St Andrew's on February 28, when it will assume the name
of St Francis of Assisi, Ohariu.

Catholic church an easy target, but compassion shows true priest, by
Richard Swainson
http://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/opinion/77292866/opinion-catholic-church-an-easy-target-but-compassion-shows-true-priest
Late last week I discussed Spotlight with a Catholic priest. The
occasion was a melancholy one. My father-in-law lay breathing his
last in a room at Waikato Hospital. Father Gerard Boyce is not only
the hospital chaplain but my mother-in-law's local priest. Given the
tragic circumstances it was a surprisingly convivial exchange ...

Caritas raises rental exploitation concerns
http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/political/297229/caritas-raises-rental-exploitation-concerns
Tenants could be exploited under proposed laws requiring rentals to be
insulated and have smoke alarms, Catholic advocacy and aid agency
Caritas Aotearoa says.

Wellington ready to welcome Syrian refugees (photo)
http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/297169/wellington-ready-to-welcome-syrian-refugees
Religious groups have teamed up to provide a warm welcome to the first
90 Syrian refugees who will settle in Wellington in the next
fortnight. Anglican and Catholic churches, along with the New Zealand
Islamic Centre, are kitting out 25 homes this week with pantry
staples, kitchenware, bedding, and other essential items ...

Tiny Southland town hosts two weddings in half an hour with same
priest presiding (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/weddings/77129464/tiny-southland-town-hosts-two-weddings-in-half-an-hour-with-same-priest-presiding
It's believed to have been almost two decades since there has been a
wedding at St Patrick's Catholic Church in the Northern Southland
town, 60km north of Invercargill, and then out of the blue there was
another on the same day - just 30 minutes apart.

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More international students will boost region's economy, says Joyce
http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/77164939/more-international-students-will-boost-regions-economy-says-joyce
International students could be worth $19 million to the Taranaki
economy by 2025 under plans to expand the sector were launched this
week.

Campion College, Gisborne: YES to success: Inspiring young people to
unleash their potential.
http://gisborneherald.co.nz/localnews/2196075-135/yes-to-success

St Joseph's, Morrinsville: 'Like a party popper going off' - kids
scared to get back on bus after window shot
https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/like-a-party-popper-going-off-kids-scared-to-get-back-on-bus-after-window-shot

St Peter Chanel, Motueka: Warriors' Simon Mannering visits old school
in Motueka (PHOTO)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/news/77054051/warriors-simon-mannering-visits-old-school-in-motueka

St Peter's College Auckland: Teen sprinter on fast track to brighter things
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11594584

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INSPIRATIONAL TV

http://www.inspirationaltv.net

Sunday 28 February - Luke 13:1-9 Turn from your sins or die
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOWkSBDN0h8
A reading and discussion with Violet Kudzotsa and Zenaida Savill.

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'RESTLESS PRESS'

http://www.restlesspress.net

This week:

** The Best Thing A Dad Can Do For His Children - Dominic Meese

** Seven Tips For Discussing Catholic Issues On Social Media - Lindsay Sant

** How Long Is Formation To Be A Priest? The Journal Of A Seminarian:
Alister Castillo

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JOHN L. ALLEN

https://www.facebook.com/JohnLAllenJr

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

Pope takes the classic Vatican approach to birth control and Zika
http://www.cruxnow.com/church/2016/02/20/pope-takes-classic-vatican-approach-to-birth-control-and-zika-virus/

In a recent press conference, Francis suggested he's open to the idea
of artificial birth control as a means of trying to combat the spread
of the Zika virus in Latin America, while emphatically taking abortion
off the table. While we wait for the debate that's sure to follow,
it's worth noting that the pope's answer provided a window into how
the Vatican works that shouldn't be overlooked ...

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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/

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/

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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://www.lastampa.it/vaticaninsider/eng

https://www.youtube.com/user/romereports/videos?sort=dd&flow=grid&view=0 (video)

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EVENTS

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EMPLOYMENT

The Catholic Institute of aotraroa New Zealand
Director NCRS and Head of Partnerships
Details in 'NZ Catholic' Feb 21 - Mar 5 2016 p.19, at
http://www.tci.ac.nz/ncrs/director-position/ and from Susan wilson
tel. (04) 819 8382 Applicatiopns close 24 March 2016.

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 ]

Links to job vacancies in the Catholic dioceses of ...

Auckland: http://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/category/vacancies/

Wellington: http://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/jobs

Christchurch: http://www.chch.catholic.org.nz/?sid=177