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SOCIAL JUSTICE WEEK 10-16 September 2017
Each year the Catholic Bishops of New Zealand set aside a week in September for Social Justice Week. In 2017 it runs from 10-16 September and the theme is Weaving bonds of belonging: Knowing our neighbours.
Downloadable resources for Social Justice Week 2017 on the Caritas Aotearoa NZ website include liturgy notes, reflection brochure, poster, PowerPoint presentation.
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'NZ CATHOLIC'
Website: http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
Full text articles: https://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/2017/
In issue no. 522 August 27 - September 9 2017: Oceania bishops want sustainable development ... Bishops hear young people are not worthless, failures ... Christian life should have joy as a hallmark: British evangelist ... Editorial: More than one issue to consider when voting ... Political forum looks at child poverty issues .. Feature: Social Justice Week 2017 (2 pages) ... Kiwi priest made the ultimate sacrifice - Impressions of a special commemoration at Messines ... Building community in Dunedin South
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
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SC's Marist Brothers prepare for 200th anniversary (photo)
Memories of cassocks, clerical collars and kindness will be shared at a celebration of a Catholic institution founded 200 years ago. The Order of Marist Brothers has a rich history in Timaru and the association will be marked as the order marks its bicentenary in early September.
Shopping on Easter Sunday? Auckland Council just said no
The vote was 20-1, almost everyone joining hands around the table with Cr Efeso Collins to reject trading in Auckland on Easter Sunday.
Otumoetai's 'Mr Tennis' Bernie Coleman dies (photo)
Bernie Coleman was the "go-to man" at Otumoetai Tennis Club and could often be seen riding around Tauranga on his e-bike - probably on his way to the clubhouse he built. He died on August 18, aged 79.
Vivian Newton King was a meticulous and personable businessman (photo)
Vivian King died in New Plymouth on August 19 aged 101. He was a meticulous book keeper who enjoyed tending to his rose garden and chatting with friends at the RSA club. His great uncle was Sir Frederick Truby King, the founder of Plunket and Karitane Hospital.
Kiwi holiday death: Husband speaks out about his wife's death (photo)
The death of a Kiwi woman on holiday in Rarotonga has motivated family to donate to the island's health services. Bruce Robertson, the husband of Waikato woman Michelle Robertson, who died on August 5, has spoken out about the unforeseen circumstances surrounding his wife's death.
Consent application for 'Olive Leaf' (illustration)
A resource consent application has been lodged for a controversial building, proposed to sit beside the historic St Patrick's Church in Arrowtown.
Abortion goes against my conscience, says National's New Lynn candidate
Paulo Garcia wants to be the National Party's first Filipino MP. And he's doing it from an electorate that has always belonged to Labour.
Paedophile priest gets 26 months in jail (photo)
Mark Mannix Brown, 74, a former Catholic priest, has again been jailed for 26 months, on charges against three new historic victims.
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News Of The Schools
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De La Salle College, Auckland: Public generosity boosts restoration project
Roncalli College, Timaru: Sixty students slumming it in solidarity (video)
Roncalli College, Timaru: YMCA survey results come as no surprise to young South Cantabrians (photo)
St Joseph's, Paeroa: On stage as guest artist (photo)
Piako Post
St Pat's Silverstream win WelTec Premiership with tight final win over Wellington College (photos)
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INSPIRATIONAL TV
Matthew 16:13-19 "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God
A reading and reflection with Sister Stephanie Kitching rsm.
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CRUX - Edited by John L. Allen Jr. and Inés San Martin
** Explaining papal calm on security, plus a note on the convert debate
In the wake of the latest spike in violence across Europe, the Vatican says it's not taking extra security precautions, in part because safeguards were already "very strong." Popes often feel a greater degree of calm about their safety than other public figures, because, let's face it, from their point of view, they've got the ultimate safety net ...
** Parolin presses Russia to give back churches taken by the Soviets
Italian Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican's top diplomat, also said that during his meetings with both religious and civil authorities in Russia he spoke about the restitution of the Catholic Churches confiscated during the Communist era, an issue that has been a major bone of contention between the Catholic and Russian Orthodox churches, as well as between the Holy See and the Kremlin...
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NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC PERIODICALS & NEWSLETTERS (UPDATED JANUARY 2017)
'NZ Catholic' is a national newspaper published by the Catholic Bishop of Auckland. http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'. https://issuu.com/search?q=%22kete+korero%22
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
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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