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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
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Bishop holds Mass at marae (photo)
Wanganui Midweek
The sacred song Whanganui, Whanganui was naturally appropriate as the opening hymn for the confirmations of 11 Nga Paerangi wha¯ nau on their Kaiwhaiki Marae on Sunday, June 3. Confirmation Mass was celebrated by Bishop Charles Drennan from Palmerston North and Fr Marcus Francis, the Parish Priest of the Catholic Parish of Whanganui — Te Parihi Katorika ki Whanganui.
Life Story: No challenge too difficult for Terence Brocherie (photos)
Terence Brocherie died on June 6, aged 91, after a long career as a farmer and public servant on Banks Peninsula. For many years he was central to local politics, served as the first mayor of the newly formed Banks Peninsula council, and was awarded the MBE for his services to local Government and the Papal Medal for exceptional services to the Catholic Church and the community.
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News of the Schools
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Trophy back in St Kevin's College hands (photo)
St John's College parents lose battle to save bus route for Cambridge students (photo)
St Michael's Catholic School welcomes new principal (text, photo and video)
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INSPIRED WORD
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW3-dG1A3neGPJ041T9vjVw (Under: Created playlists)
Mark 6:1-6 Jesus is rejected at Nazareth
A reading and commentary with Sister Stephanie Kitching and Sister Marcellin Wilson.
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CRUX - Edited by John L. Allen Jr. and Inés San Martin
Pope condemns 'complicit silence' in suffering of Middle East Christians
Like lights in the darkness, Christians facing persecution in the Middle East are resilient against the most staggering odds, Pope Francis said during an ecumenical prayer in the southern Italian town of Bari Saturday, condemning the "complicit silence" of many to anti-Christian persecution. "Indifference kills, and we desire to lift up our voices in opposition to this murderous indifference," the pope said ...
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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
St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East' https://www.columban.org.au/media-and-publications/the-far-east-magazine/archive/
'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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