Sunday, June 19, 2016

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FROM THE SECULAR MEDIA

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DEAR READERS: 
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Bishop Boyle defined by milk of human kindness (photo)
Jenny Beck, a Dunedin Baptist, has much to say about kindness in a tribute to Bishop Len Boyle.

Catholic Bishops welcome increase to annual refugee quota
"We are pleased that the Government has announced that New Zealand's annual refugee quota will be increased to 1,000 from 750" said Bishop Patrick Dunn, President of the Catholic Bishops Conference.

Milestones (photo caption)
Auckland City Harbour News
St Patrick's Cathedral has celebrated its 175 year anniversary.

Catholic Church hit by 'Kiwi drift' (photo)
The Catholic Church is struggling to attract and keep New Zealand-born worshippers, with fewer than ever going to church. However, they are being replaced by new migrants who are now taking a significant number of seats at mass. The Bishop of Auckland, Patrick Dunn, has described the situation as the "Kiwi drift".

Churches merge and sell buildings as they move with the times (photo)
Churches are selling buildings and parishes are merging in Manawatu as they respond to shifting demographics and cultural changes.  

Church tricked into paying for false claims 
The Catholic Church told police it was duped into paying $188,000 to a woman who claimed she was injured when raped by a priest. 

Also: Catholic rape survivor: I want a Royal Commission into clergy sexual abuse 

Christchurch family who lost everything in fire were about to re-insure possessions 
A Christchurch family who lost nearly everything after fire a gutted their home on Sunday morning were about to re-insure their belongings.

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS
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Closures possible as Catholic rolls drop (photo)
Declining rolls at several Dunedin Catholic schools have forced the Catholic Diocese of Dunedin to consider the future of the city's Catholic education network.

McAuley High School (Otahuhu) wins top award 
An all-girls Catholic school has won a top educational achievement award for its "cohesive values", teaching students how to care for each other.

Holy Family School, Porirua: Mother in law Stacey Shortall changes the world, one young life at a time  (photo)
John Paul College, Rotorua: Teacher's educational road takes her to Vatican (+video)
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INSPIRATIONAL TV


Sunday 19 June - Luke 9:18-24 Peter's declaration about Jesus
A reading and commentary with Sister Stephanie Kitching rsm.

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THE 15TH STATION PODCAST


June 15, 2016
Episode 105 — Negligence, Tolerance, Intolerance and Holiness 

Somewhat recurrent themes on The 15th Station — clerical abuse and the state of the US presidential race show their face again in this month's episode. Pope Francis has taken steps to make the removal of negligent bishops more straightforward, despite some counter-productive efforts in the US on statutes of limitations. Former NZ Prime Minister Helen Clark says the country offers a model for religious tolerance at about the same time Donald Trump is accused of lacking in that virtue. The holiness of a French priest who served in New Zealand and the humour of Jim and Jeanne Gaffigan might save us.

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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's eco-encyclical a breakthrough in thinking about animals 

** In an era hungry for giants, St. John Paul II still looms large - Crux
The appeal of a new documentary on St. John Paul II's role in the fall of communism reaches beyond Soviet-era history buffs ... 

** How Pius XII was an 'active conspirator' in three anti-Hitler plots - Crux

** U.S. embassy, American parish in Rome pray for Orlando victims - Crux

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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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The Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand

'NZ Catholic' newspaper

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand

Holy Cross Seminary

Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ

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