Sunday, June 3, 2018

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'NZ CATHOLIC' 


In issue 541, June 3 - 16 2018: Young Kiwis look forward to missions ... Leaky building issues at Akld seminary - Shortage of academics a worry ... Chaplaincy a bulwark against cults on campus ... Education leader says treat politicians with respect ... Bp Peter Cullinane: What does 'hope' really mean (II) ... Budget good but room for improvement ... North Otago students do good on visit to Cuba ... Harbour bridge leap for Mercy Hospice 

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS 

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Josephite Sisters in Whanganui taking change in their stride (photos)
Marie Skidmore, Marcienne Waite and Liz Hickey have known each other for 60 years as members of a Catholic Josephite order. Since the early 1970s they haven't worn a black and white habit, but what drives them is unchanged. "The Church and us exist for the world, not for ourselves," Marcienne says.

Life story: Farm gate was no barrier for active Westport man John O'Connor (photo)
An obituary of John Desmond O'Connor, the father of Damien O'Connor, the Minister of Agriculture.

Former Catholic brother faces historical child sex charges 
A former Catholic brother and current Auckland Catholic Diocese employee is facing historical sex charges against three young girls. Michael Beaumont appeared in the Auckland District Court on Thursday.

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News of the Schools
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Sacred Heart College, Lower Hutt: New Zealand youth sing of justice and peace 

St Catherine's College: Small Wellington school again delivers NCEA results well above national averages. 

St James Catholic School (Palmerston North) rings in its 60th year with weekend celebrations (photo) 

St Joseph's, Waihi: Students race to complete challenge (photos)
Waihi Leader
St Joseph's School raced to show ingenuity in the 2018 EPro8 Challenge last week. Four students — Matt Jennings, Jacob Anderson, Grace McDonald and Makenna Reid — from Waihi St Joseph's Catholic school competed in the 2018 EPro8 Challenge ...

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INSPIRED WORD 

Mark 14:12-16,22-26 "Take it, this is my body"
A reading and commentary by Rev. Canon Jenny Wilkens and Very Rev. Frank Nelson at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.

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CRUX - Edited by John L. Allen Jr. and Inés San Martin


** 'Pope's Poor' savor Rome track meet as Vatican talks sport

** Catholic disability group sees danger, opportunity in Netflix series

** Pope summons oil execs to Vatican to talk climate change

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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'. 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. School News Update  http://www.nzceo.org.nz/news/ 

Society of Mary. 'Marist Messenger' http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz


'Tui Motu Interislands'. An independent Catholic magazine. http://www.tuimotu.org/

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NEW ZEALAND COMMENTARIES ON THE SUNDAY READINGS

Fr Frank Bird sm. Living the Word: Sundays of the Year: Discussion Guide - http://livingtheword.org.nz

Marist Messenger. Daily Reflections https://www.maristmessenger.co.nz/category/features/

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EVENTS

New Zealand Catholic Education Convention
TSB Arena, Wellington, June 13-15 2018

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EMPLOYMENT 

Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised on the Website of the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz

Vacancies in the Catholic Overseas Volunteer programme, contact: volunteers@caritas.org.nz 

Job vacancies in the Catholic dioceses of Auckland: http://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/category/vacancies/