Sunday, May 22, 2016

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE


On Migration for the Day of Prayer for Refugees & Migrants (18 May 2016)
The New Zealand Catholic Bishops' Statement for the Day of Prayer for Refugees & Migrants, June 2016 and anticipating the Social Justice Week focus on Migration, September 2016

Welcoming others means welcoming God in person! Do not let yourselves be robbed of the hope and joy of life born of your experience of God's mercy, as manifested in the people you meet on your journey ...

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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

Horseman, farmer, father and friend - Fergus O'Connor farewelled by huge crowd (photo)
Fergus O'Connor's beloved horses carried him to his final resting place, where he was welcomed, celebrated and farewelled. The Sts Peter and Paul Church in Appleby, near Nelson, was filled to capacity for Thursday's mass. Mourners from all walks of life spilled into the grounds, filling the driveway and oak-tree shaded gardens...

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS
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Special day for Catholic students (photos)
To celebrate National Catholic Schools' Day yesterday pupils from six South Canterbury primary schools, and Roncalli College attended Mass at the Sacred Heart Basilica on Craigie Ave.  

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Bishop Viard College, Porirua: New Porirua office opened by Graeme Dingle (photo) http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1605/S00621/new-porirua-office-opened-by-graeme-dingle.htm

Francis Douglas Memorial College, New Plymouth: Rugby league tournament provides platform for players to get a taste of professional sport (photo) http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/80063880/Rugby-league-tournament-provides-platform-for-players-to-get-a-taste-of-professional-sport

Garin College, Nelson: Blind student wins out in Smokefree Rockquest Nelson heat (photo) http://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/news/80021423/bling-student-wins-out-in-smokefree-rockquest-nelson-heat

Garin College, Nelson: Garin College band Motion wins regional Smokefreerockquest final (photo) http://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/news/80239171/Garin-College-band-Motion-wins-regional-Smokefreerockquest-final

Holy Family, Porirua: School comes to you in Holy Family's new parent-teacher interview scheme (photo) http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/education/80170977/school-comes-to-you-in-holy-familys-new-parentteacher-interview-scheme

John Paul College, Rotorua: Tough event sees college take award (photo) http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rotorua-daily-post/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503438&objectid=11641331

John Paul College, Rotorua: Tough event sees college take award (photo) http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rotorua-daily-post/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503438&objectid=11641331

Sacred Heart College, Auckland: Liam Miller gains team silver medal at world cross country championships (photo) http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/franklin-county-news/80212441/liam-miller-gains-team-silver-medal-at-world-cross-country-championships

Sacred Heart Girls' College, New Plymouth: Sacred Heart base Stage Challenge performance on former classmate (photo) http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/80173449/Sacred-Heart-base-Stage-Challenge-performance-on-former-classmate

St Bede's College, Christchurch: St Bedes pips Timaru Boys' High School First XV in close encounter (photo) http://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/sport/80241424/St-Bedes-pips-Timaru-Boys-High-School-First-XV-in-close-encounter

St Bernard's College, Lower Hutt: St Bernard's College kayaker paddles his way to junior world championships (photo) http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/sport/college-sport/79773991/st-bernards-college-kayaker-paddles-his-way-to-junior-world-championships

St Paul's, Christchurch: Council committee backs waiving development fee for Catholic church (photo) http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/education/80171157/council-waives-development-fee-for-catholic-church.html


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INSPIRATIONAL TV


Sunday 22 May - John 16:12-15  The work of the Holy Spirit
A reading and discussion with Sister Stephanie Kitching and Simon McLellan.

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THE 15TH STATION PODCAST


Episode 104 — May 17, 2016
Pope, Pope, President, Pope and Pasta

Pope Francis can't seem to stay out of the headlines, but it's mostly for positive reasons that he's in the media in the first place. Pope Francis's gesture — which he says wasn't political — to bring 12 Syrians back to Rome from the Greek island of Lesbos captured headlines and people's hearts. His call for tough action on paedophiles was well received, but many want actions rather than words. The new Filipino president's words, including a pretty unkind swipe at Pope Francis, were also in the news, as was discussion of women deacons. But was the media coverage more hopeful than truthful? Check out a transcript of what the Pope actually said. Maybe James, Don and Gavin could get more information from the Pastafarian lovebirds married in New Zealand. Yes; you read that correctly. Enjoy the show.

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'CRUX', edited by John L. Allen


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

** When pope backs workers, Vatican laity wonder, 'What about us?'
Many lay employees are now working under supposedly short-term "religious contracts," with no health insurance, pension or benefits ...

** Pope Benedict denies there's more to 'Third Secret' of Fatima
In a Vatican statement, Pope Benedict denied telling a German professor that the Third Secret of Fatima talked about "a bad council and a bad Mass," ...

** 'Exorcist' director says Vatican invited him to film the real thing
Famed director of "The Exorcist" claims he was recently invited to film the real thing, and told the Cannes Film Festival, "I don't think I will ever be the same." ...

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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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EMPLOYMENT

Sisters of Mercy, Kaiarahi/Mission Coordinator, Auckland.
Details in 'NZ Catholic' May 15-28 p.19, at http://www.seek.co.nz/job/30940089 and from jannepender@aheadassociates.co.nz
Applications close 30 May 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 ]

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