Sunday, October 23, 2016

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

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Christchurch's Catholic cathedral could be saved at cost of $100 million (video, photos)
The earthquake-damaged Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Christchurch could be completely restored at a cost of $100 million, diocese leaders say.

Grandfather suffers fatal heart attack during 'traumatic' episode of Coronation St (photos)
Trevor Murfitt, a grandfather who suffered a fatal heart attack while watching a "traumatic" episode of Coronation St, has been remembered as a loving family man.

Home-cooked by St Vincent (photo)
Catholic  voluntary organisation St Vincent de Paul is preparing its own meals after concerns donated food was not healthy enough. A team of seven has been assembled in Dunedin to cook a variety of nutritious meals for those who come to its foodbank.

Hundreds flock to mass to celebrate first anniversary of amalgamation (photos)
A special mass to mark the first anniversary of the amalgamation of three Catholic parishes in New Plymouth was held on Sunday. In September 2015, the parishes of St Joseph's, St Philomena's and Our Lady Help of Christians became one, known as the Catholic Parish of New Plymouth.

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS
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St Patrick's School, Taumarunui: Centennial celebrates history (photo)
Ruapehu Press
The vision and work of the Sisters of St Joseph will be celebrated over Labour Weekend. Staff and students at St Patrick's Catholic School have been busy preparing for the historic centennial.

St Patrick's College, Kilbirnie, might have to replace its roofs over asbestos concerns
Students have returned to St Patrick's College, Kilbirnie, after the discovery of asbestos last week. Now the school is now trying to figure out what to do about traces of the substance in its roofs and walls.

St Joseph's, Grey Lynn: St Joseph's School principal Regina Smuga is concerned about the safety of her pupils (photos)
An Auckland principal has been threatened, put her school in lock-down and fears the safety of her pupils. All because of the residents next door.

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INSPIRATIONAL TV


23 October: Luke 18:9-14  The Pharisee and the Tax Collector

A reading and reflection with Sister Stephanie Kitching.

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'CRUX', edited by John L. Allen


'Crux' is a free online magazine of articles on Catholic issues. On Crux now ...

** Pope in Sweden could break ground on inter-communion, bishop says
The English bishop William Kenney is a key figure in the official Catholic-Lutheran dialogue, and will be with Pope Francis in Sweden at the end of the month. He believes unity is a matter of decades away, and it's possible that Francis may use the trip to make a gesture on inter-communion.

** US bishops' vote likely to be seen as referendum on Pope Francis
Beyond Trump v. Clinton, the other race of keen interest to American Catholics in 2016 is the mid-November election of new leadership for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, with the results certain to be read as an index of where the American hierarchy stands vis-à-vis Pope Francis.

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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. '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

Catholic Enquiry Centre. Reflections on the Sunday Gospel

Fr Frank Bird sm. Living the Word - http://livingtheword.org.nz

Marist Messenger. Daily Reflections (right-hand column) http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz

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