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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. 484, Feb. 21 - Mar. 5 2016: Chch bishop dies ... Quake
showed bishop's care ... sister sees bishops death as blow to Maoridom
... Brother Dunstan still oin the ball after 60 years ... Bishop Peter
Cullinane: Religion and secularism (2): Reductionist belief fails to
satisfy ... Prayer a pillar of pro-life campaign .. Advertising
feature: Catholic school open days (3 pages) ... Formal blessing for
renovated Ruaka Marae ... Most 2015 diocesan Mass counts down ...
Historic church features Door of Mercy

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FROM THE SECULAR MEDIA

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Mourners farewell Catholic bishop of Christchurch Barry Jones (photos; video)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/77069106/mourners-farewell-catholic-bishop-of-christchurch-barry-jones

Bishop farewelled by the people he lovingly served
http://www.voxy.co.nz/national/5/244161
Hundreds gathered at St Mary's Pro Cathedral for the funeral Mass
following several days of prayer, tributes, Masses paying respects to
Bishop Barry Jones who passed away last Saturday aged 74. Faith
leaders, civic leaders and the Catholic community joined with his
family for the Requiem Mass led by Cardinal John Dew yesterday.

Catholic bishop of Christchurch Barry Jones remembered as 'humble' man (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/76855925/catholic-bishop-of-christchurch-barry-jones-remembered-as-humble-man


'We can no longer remain silent...': Bishops called to shoulder more
responsibility
http://www.catholic.org/news/hf/faith/story.php?id=67313
[Statements by Cardinal Sean O'Malley of the Pontifical Commission for
the Protection of Minors, and Bill Killgallon, a Commission member and
director of the National Office for Professional Standards of the
Catholic Church in New Zealand, following reports that the Vatican
had instructed bishops they don't have to report sexual abuse]

Souls remembered on memorial wall (photo)
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/hamilton-news/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503366&objectid=11592403
The discovery of an unmarked grave containing up to 500 patients of
the Tokanui Psychiatric Hospital has led a Hamilton funeral home
manager and genealogist to create a memorial wall engraved with the
names of those buried there.

Boost for restoration of priory (text, slideshow, video)
http://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/373498/boost-restoration-priory-video
A new roof for Dunedin's Dominican Priory, considered one of New
Zealand's most important and at-risk historic buildings, is a big step
closer following a $100,000 grant.

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS
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Hato Paora College, Feilding: Boys-only schools told they can't use
poi in national kapa haka competition (photos)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/education/77023284/boysonly-schools-told-they-cant-use-poi-in-national-kapa-haka-competition
A rule change banning boys-only schools from performing with poi in a
national kapa haka competition has been labelled "incredibly unfair"
by one of the schools affected.

Kavanagh College, Dunedin: Pupil surprised by school's support (photo)
http://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/373807/surprised-support A
15-year-old Kavanagh College pupil who identifies as neither male nor
female has been a "little surprised'' at just how supportive the
Dunedin Catholic school has been.

Roncalli College, Timaru: Timaru teen recovers from mystery illness
(photos, video)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/76765305/timaru-teen-recovers-from-mystery-illness

Saint Patrick's, Taupo: Language assistant brings touch of China to
Taupo (photo) http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/taupo-times/76805140/language-assistant-brings-touch-of-china-to-taupo

St Bede's College, Christchurch: Evacuation after chemical spill at
Christchurch's St Bede's College
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/76980716/Evacuation-after-chemical-spill-at-Christchurchs-St-Bedes-College
Part of Christchurch's St Bede's College has been evacuated after a
chemical spill.

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INSPIRATIONAL TV

http://www.inspirationaltv.net

Sunday 21 February - Luke 9:28-36 The transfiguration
A reading and discussion with John Teariki and Simon McLellan.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yzy0P3h2J8&feature=youtu.be

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SOUNDS CATHOLIC - Christchurch Catholic Radio

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

** February 21 2016
The Vigil Mass offered for Bishop Barry Jones in Christchurch's Pro-Cathedral.

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THE 15TH STATION PODCAST

http://station15.co.nz/

Station XV: Episode 101 — Pope, Patriarch, Penance and Passing Away
(February 17, 2016)

It's a mix of joy and sadness in Episode 101 of The 15th Station. The
sadness comes from the passing of Christchurch Bishop Barry Jones, who
died last week after suffering a number of strokes and a heart attack.
James, Don and Gavin reflect on Bishop Barry's role as pastor and
shepherd, especially in the wake of Christchurch's devastating
earthquakes. You can hear more about Bishop Barry in this video
tribute from friend of the show Brendan Malone. The joy comes from the
meeting of Pope Francis with Patriarch Kirill – the first meeting of
the leaders of the Roman Catholic and Russian Orthodox churches in
almost 1000 years. The filioque clause mentioned in the show is one
reason for the schism that happened all those centuries ago.
Missionaries of Mercy and the standardising of a date for Easter are
among other topics on this month's show. And beware the Ash Rash.

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'RESTLESS PRESS'

http://www.restlesspress.net

This week:

** The danger of the comfort zone (Lucy O'Donoghue)
Outside the comfort zone, it's called the cross, and it's beautiful.
And it's where Christ hung out. Literally.

** Gradual Blindness (Monica Doumit)
The way I dealt with my vision problems is often the same as the way
we deal with our sin.

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JOHN L. ALLEN

https://www.facebook.com/JohnLAllenJr

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

Should a pope get involved in politics? Of course he should.
http://www.cruxnow.com/church/2016/02/19/should-a-pope-get-involved-in-politics-of-course-he-should/

As aftershocks from the crossfire between Pope Francis and Donald
Trump continue to be felt, part of the debate it has unleashed centers
on whether it's legitimate for a pope, this one or any other, to
"insert" himself into politics ...

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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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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

Oceania Apostolic Congress on Mercy
February 20-28 2016
St Patrick's Cathedral and St Mary's College, Ponsonby, Auckland
http://www.divinemercycongressnz.com

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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 Applications 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