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Dear readers of Kiwicath News & Notes:  This is the final 'News & Notes' for 2019.  I will restart the newsletter in January, as soon as there is something to report.

Happy Christmas,
Mike Leon.

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

http://www.catholic.org.nz

NZ Catholic Church welcomes declaration from Pope Francis on abuse secrecy (18 Dec 2019)
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/nz-catholic-church-welcomes-declaration/
The Catholic Church of Aotearoa/New Zealand welcomes the declaration by Pope Francis that the 2001 Church rule of "Pontifical Secrecy" no longer applies in cases of the sexual abuse of minors, says Cardinal John Dew, Metropolitan Archbishop of New Zealand ...

NZCBC on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/pg/CatholicNZ/posts/

** Statement on the Pontifical Secret (18 December)

** Senior Catholic Prison Chaplain Sister Veronica Casey met Pope Francis (17 December)

** Interfaith prayer for the victims of the Whaari/White Island tragedy (17 December)

** Students of St Mary MacKillop Catholic School in Mangere wrote 'Where I Live', a book of their personal experiences of everyday life in South Auckland (16 December)

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'NZ CATHOLIC'

Website: http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/NZ-Catholic/262886647205656
Full text articles: https://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/2019/

In issue no. 580, December 15 2019 - January 25 2020: Bishop Pat Dunn: Who is Jesus? ... $126m Catholic precinct for Chch ... NZ Catholics challenged to help end slavery ...Naomi's moving abortion story told at March for Life ... Maria Kennedy: Finding Christmas peace ... Dr Rocio Figueiroa: Protection from spiritual abuse need in safeguarding ... Bernard Moran: Born alive rule and antiquity ... New Zealand year in review (double-page photo feature ... Outstanding community contributions honoured ... Top scholars 2019 ... Otama flag centre of Armistice Day service ... Tongan Catholics clear up close to home.

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Auckland church leaders Christmas message: Christmas in the Rough
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12295276
The Christmas season can be a great magnifier. While it magnifies what is good, it also magnifies the pain. Yet Christmas is a time when we hear carols like Joy to the World. We pause to think about what is good and worthy of joy. This is the strange tension in the Christmas season: between the stresses and the celebrations. How do we walk this fine line and find balance between them? ...

Plenty of opportunity for spirit of giving
https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/plenty-opportunity-spirit-giving
The expectations to provide presents and elaborate dinners during the Christmas holiday period can put pressure on already struggling families. Luckily, Dunedin's social agencies have made it easy for residents to give them a hand. The third major drive is the Dunedin Christian Helping Agencies Group's Christmas hampers. The group is made of Salvation Army, Presbyterian Support Otago, Methodist Mission, Catholic Social Services, and Anglican Family Care.

Palmerston North schoolchildren get into giving spirit of Christmas
https://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/118354538/palmerston-north-schoolchildren-get-into-giving-spirit-of-christmas
A school holiday programme in Palmerston North is getting into the giving spirit of Christmas. Holiday programme provider Nippers held a disco at St James' Catholic School on Friday. But instead of a standard gold coin entry, children were asked to donate an item of food for the Methodist Social Services and St Vincent de Paul for families in need.

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Pope Francis to decide Bishop Charles Drennan's future after sexual complaints
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/118322356/pope-francis-to-decide-bishop-charles-drennans-future
Charles Drennan, the former bishop of the Palmerston North diocese, is now back in Palmerston North and his uncertain future will be decided the Pope. Stuff visited Drennan's Palmerston North home on Thursday and he said he had just returned from doing voluntary work in India. He said he didn't know what he would do next and declined to comment further.

Invercargill business leader John Prendergast moving north
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/118239790/invercargill-business-leader-john-prendergast-moving-north
Invercargill business leader John Prendergast is moving to Wellington to take on a new challenge. Prendergast, the chief executive of the Community Trust of Southland for 20 years until his controversial departure in 2017, said the timing was right to move on. When Prendergast left the Community Trust he took on a job as chief executive of the Southland Presbyterian Support which he has held for the past 18 months. But he has resigned and will start a new job as general manager of the Catholic Archdiocese of Wellington in February.

Southern landscape formed by largest-known landslide of its type
https://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/culture/118309683/southern-landscape-formed-by-largestknown-landslide-of-its-type
Early Catholics in Southland: The Roman Catholic Church made an appearance in the south in November 1840. Bishop Jean Baptiste Pompallier arrived at Otakou on his ship Sancta Maria with several priests but departed disappointed ten days later after finding the Maori population sparse and already committed Protestants ...

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

Catholic Cathedral College: Teenager killed in fatal rural Canterbury crash 'a talented and respectful boy'
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/118336433/teenager-killed-in-fatal-crash-rural-canterbury-named
A young boy killed in a rural Canterbury crash was "a good kid, who loved to play piano and sing with his dad", a family friend says. Jyren Estrella, 13, of Christchurch was killed in a crash at the intersection of Ellesmere and Tancreds roads, near Lincoln about 4.30pm on Saturday.

St James', Palmerston North: See above: 'Palmerston North schoolchildren get into giving spirit of Christmas'

St Mary McKillop: South Auckland kids write book to challenge negative stereotypes about their community (text, video, audio)
https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/first-up/audio/2018727075/south-auckland-kids-write-book-to-challenge-negative-stereotypes-about-their-community
After being fed up with stories about multiple shootings, street fights and crime in South Auckland, 11 local school kids decided they wanted to tell a different story about their community. So they banded together, wrote and published a book called Where I Live and filled it with personal stories about their everyday experiences in South Auckland. Pockets of the area have some of the highest crime rates in the country and are ranked in the highest deprivation bracket but the 11 students - now published authors - of St Mary MacKillop Catholic School say there's more to South Auckland than that.

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INSPIRED WORD

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW3-dG1A3neGPJ041T9vjVw  (Under: Created playlists)

Matthew 1:18-24 The ancestors of Jesus Christ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-PtUQxJxgM&list=PLeDNiKpHSQBCBkgGtJ8PkooBg6ajG0C--&index=1
A reading and commentary by Sister Stephanie Kitching.

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STATION XV

http://station15.co.nz/

Station XV: Episode 145 — Sorrow, settlement, synod, Scripture (December 17, 2019)

It's truly a bumper episode of The 15th Station for our Christmas episode, as the panel considers some of the big stories from home and abroad. The White Island volcano tragedy leads the show, as New Zealand tries to deal with another disaster. In Australia, one debate over religious freedom has concluded, with a rugby player and his employers reaching a settlement over a social media post paraphrasing Scripture. In Germany, the Church has embarked on a "synodal journey" that is offering both hope and concern, depending on who you ask. And back in NZ, plans are coming together for the construction of a new Catholic cathedral in Christchurch. From the 15th Station family (Anna, Donald, James and Gavin) to you and yours, we wish you a happy and holy Christmas.

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

http://cruxnow.com

** Survivors, experts agree: End of pontifical secrecy a step toward transparency
https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2019/12/survivors-experts-agree-end-of-pontifical-secrecy-a-step-toward-transparency/

** Pope says 'rigidity, self-preservation' must not impede reform of the Roman Curia
https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2019/12/pope-says-rigidity-self-preservation-must-not-impede-reform-of-the-roman-curia/

** Why Greta, not Boris, may be the right way to assess Francis's political impact
https://cruxnow.com/news-analysis/2019/12/why-greta-not-boris-may-be-the-right-way-to-assess-franciss-political-impact/

** Top Vatican official says celibacy, homosexuality not cause of abuse crisis
https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2019/12/top-vatican-official-says-celibacy-homosexuality-not-cause-of-abuse-crisis/

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National Treasurer, Society of St Vincent de Paul NZ
https://www.svdp.org.nz/
Details from national@svdp.org.nz

Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised on the Website of the Education Gazette: https://gazette.education.govt.nz/vacancies/?Keywords=catholic#results

Vacancies in the Catholic Overseas Volunteer programme:
https://www.caritas.org.nz/get-involved/catholic-volunteers-overseas

Job vacancies in the Catholic dioceses of ...

** Auckland: https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/administration/staff-vacancies/
** Wellington: https://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/archdiocesan-offices/jobs/
** Dunedin: https://www.cdd.org.nz/employment-opportunities

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THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND

https://www.catholic.org.nz/

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New Zealand Commentaries
on the Sunday Readings
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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/

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New Zealand Catholic
Periodicals & Newsletters
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'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'  https://chchcatholic.nz/?sid=25 (Latest news - Latest Inform)

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  https://www.nzceo.org.nz/network-update/

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/

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul NZ. News in Brief:  https://bit.ly/2EFXF82

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

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NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference
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Catholic Discovery NZ (Catholic Enquiry Centre)
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'NZ Catholic' newspaper
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Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand
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Holy Cross Seminary
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Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ
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Society of St Vincent de Paul NZ
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News of the Church
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http://cathnews.co.nz/category/new-zealand/

http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

http://www.cruxnow.com

http://www.lastampa.it/vaticaninsider/eng

https://www.romereports.com/en/ (video)

Catholic Herald. Morning Catholic Must Reads : https://bit.ly/2TILT2N

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

http://www.catholic.org.nz

NZ Catholic Bishops statement on Whakaari White Island tragedy (10 December)
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/whakaari-white-island-tragedy/
Along with all New Zealanders we are deeply distressed and saddened by the tragedy of the volcanic eruption at Whakaari/White Island," says Bishop Patrick Dunn, Catholic Bishop of Auckland and President of the NZ Catholic Bishops Conference ...

Church doors open to exploited temporary migrant workers (9 December)
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/migrant-workers-exploitation/
An article by Cardinal John Dew, Archbishop of Wellington, to mark Human Rights Day  Tuesday 10 December.

NZCBC on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/pg/CatholicNZ/posts/

** A tribute to Nathaniel (13 December)
Yesterday would have been the 21st birthday of Nathaniel Knoef, after whom the Catholic bioethics Nathaniel Centre is named. He lived for less than two months, about the same time as the pohutukawa flowers now starting to bloom...

** The Whakaari/White Island tragedy: Messages from the NZCBC and Bishop Pat Dunn (10 December 2019)

** Cardinal Dew's letter on migrant workers.

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Ready or not
https://www.odt.co.nz/lifestyle/magazine/ready-or-not
Save a prayer for Sister Anna, the pastoral worker at Holy Name. She is the director, producer and costume designer for the church's annual Christmas Eve nativity play. The 5pm Mass on Christmas Eve is the big one for the Holy Name community. Several hundred people will gather in the North Dunedin Catholic church for the festive, family-friendly service....

Carols on the Lawn moves to a new location after owner sells house
https://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/118092229/carols-on-the-lawn-moves-to-a-new-location-after-owner-sells-house
When Beverley Glover put up a 'for sale' sign in front of her property in Magnolia Dr, New Plymouth, people were worried that there would be no more Carols on the Lawn. But Glover has found a new location for what has become an annual neighbourhood Christmas event. "My new place has a big concrete driveway and Carols on the Concrete doesn't have the same ring," she said after she bought a property in Merrilands.

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NZ Catholic Bishops statement on Whakaari / White Island
https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1912/S00304/nz-catholic-bishops-statement-on-whakaari-white-island.htm
From Bishop Patrick Dunn, Catholic Bishop of Auckland and President of the NZ Catholic Bishops Conference: Along with all New Zealanders we are deeply distressed and saddened by the tragedy of the volcanic eruption at Whakaari/White Island ...

A grave concern
https://architecturenow.co.nz/articles/a-grave-concern/
As part of his research into the nature of sacred places, Bishop Jim White visits Futuna Chapel in Wellington's Karori and finds an architectural shrine to 'JC' that is insensitive to consecrated space and to St Peter Chanel, the first Roman Catholic saint of Oceania...

Anthony McCarten tackles the Vatican
Kiwi screenwriter Anthony McCarten tells Lydia Burgham about what inspired him to delve into the Vatican
The New Zealand Herald 5 Dec 2019
https://pressreader.com/@Mike_Leon/csb_QPBgwmrBY3JkfZHFoAEx8NuXp97TA5QW0uSK9pa7R6rsq7XQUMtcOTtE-EhhupOg
[See also:  'The Two Popes' is a fun, if historically inaccurate, look at Francis and Benedict' below]

The race of the two Christchurch cathedrals
https://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/opinion/118023091/christchurchs-race-of-the-two-cathedrals
Editorial:: Saturday's announcement that a new Catholic cathedral will be built north of the Square by 2025 will change the way Christchurch's city centre functions.

Taranaki man Mike Seaver will be remembered as 'one in a million'
https://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/118126535/taranaki-man-mike-seaver-will-be-remembered-as-one-in-a-million
Mike Seaver cut his first key as a teenager and his last just hours before his death at age 60. The face of Seavers Cycles and Motors, in Hawera, was also the man who rode a unicycle in the town's Christmas Parade every year, and the dad who did silly dances at the school discos attended by his children, Jez - who died five years ago, Maren and Joey.

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

Liam Hehir: Integrated schools have leaky roofs too
https://thespinoff.co.nz/politics/09-12-2019/integrated-schools-have-leaky-roofs-too/
Liam Hehir makes a plea to education minister Chris Hipkins not to discriminate against integrated schools when it comes to school funding.

Roncalli College: 'Exceptional' Roncalli student gets interview for place at Oxford University in England
https://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/117992339/exceptional-roncalli-student-gets-interview-for-place-at-oxford-university-in-england
An "exceptional" Roncalli College student is winging his way to England at the end of this week to be interviewed for a place at Oxford University.

St Mary's school pupils deliver donations to Rotorua Salvation Army
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/rdp-christmas-appeal/news/article.cfm?c_id=1504424&objectid=12292799

St Patrick's, Masterton: The boy's back – St Pat's kids celebrate
Times Age
https://times-age.co.nz/the-boys-back-st-pats-kids-celebrate/
The life-sized paintings from the St Patrick's School mural are back together again in time for the end of year break-up. Late last month two of the four paintings which were painted to look like pupils dressed in the school uniform were stolen.

St Patrick's, Masterton: Kids polish up on school history
https://times-age.co.nz/kids-polish-up-on-school-history/
The Catholic area of Archer St Cemetery in Masterton is spick-and-span thanks to the efforts of school children from St Patrick's School who, through their hard work, learned about respect and the history of their school.

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INSPIRED WORD

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW3-dG1A3neGPJ041T9vjVw  (Under: Created playlists)

Matthew 11:2-11 The messengers from John the Baptist
A reading and commentary by Rev. Dr Raymond Pelly and Very Rev. Frank Nelson at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WI-bhbmTXM8&list=PLeDNiKpHSQBCBkgGtJ8PkooBg6ajG0C--&index=11

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

http://cruxnow.com

** In Tagle, Pope strengthens his Vatican hand and sets up possible successor
https://cruxnow.com/news-analysis/2019/12/in-tagle-pope-strengthens-his-vatican-hand-and-sets-up-possible-successor/
Personnel is always policy in the Eternal City, which makes Pope Francis's choice Sunday to name the 62-year-old Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of Manila in the Philippines the new prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples a key move indeed...

** 'The Two Popes' is a fun, if historically inaccurate, look at Francis and Benedict
https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2019/12/the-two-popes-is-a-fun-if-historically-inaccurate-look-at-francis-and-benedict/
"The Two Popes," the latest attempt to tell the story of Pope Francis's relationship with his predecessor Pope Benedict XVI, is as much an imaginary conversation as an honest attempt to convey how the two leaders actually interacted... [See also: 'Anthony McCarten tackles the Vatican' above.]

** Pope marks 50 years as a priest by presenting writings of his spiritual director
https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2019/12/pope-marks-50-years-as-a-priest-by-presenting-writings-of-his-spiritual-director/
As part of the celebrations for his 50th anniversary of priesthood, Pope Francis chose to personally present a multi-volume collection of writings by his longtime spiritual director, the late Jesuit Father Miguel Angel Fiorito.

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Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised on the Website of the Education Gazette: https://gazette.education.govt.nz/vacancies/?Keywords=catholic#results

Vacancies in the Catholic Overseas Volunteer programme:
https://www.caritas.org.nz/get-involved/catholic-volunteers-overseas

Job vacancies in the Catholic dioceses of ...

** Auckland: https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/administration/staff-vacancies/
** Wellington: https://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/archdiocesan-offices/jobs/
** Dunedin: https://www.cdd.org.nz/employment-opportunities

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THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND

https://www.catholic.org.nz/

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New Zealand Commentaries
on the Sunday Readings
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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/

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New Zealand Catholic
Periodicals & Newsletters
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'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'  https://chchcatholic.nz/?sid=25 (Latest news - Latest Inform)

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  https://www.nzceo.org.nz/network-update/

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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Catholic Discovery NZ (Catholic Enquiry Centre)
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'NZ Catholic' newspaper
https://www.facebook.com/NZCatholic/

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand
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Holy Cross Seminary
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Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ
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News of the Church
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http://cathnews.co.nz/category/new-zealand/

http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

http://www.cruxnow.com

http://www.lastampa.it/vaticaninsider/eng

https://www.romereports.com/en/ (video)

Catholic Herald. Morning Catholic Must Reads : https://bit.ly/2TILT2N

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http://www.catholic.org.nz

https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/
https://www.facebook.com/pg/CatholicNZ/posts/

Framing document for human sexuality education published
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/framing-document-for-human-sexuality-education-published/
The National Centre for Religious Studies is pleased to make available to Catholic schools and the wider Aotearoa Catholic community a new framing document for human sexuality education ...

Integrated schools look at legal action over Government maintenance funding
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/integrated-schools-look-at-legal-action-over-government-maintenance-funding/
Integrated schools are considering legal action after being left out of the $396 million Government funding package announced at the weekend to upgrade state school properties...

International Day of People with Disabilities
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/all-invited-to-wellington-event-marking-international-day-of-people-with-disabilities/
[A public event celebrating International Day of People with Disabilities was held in Wellington, organised by the Nathaniel Centre (New Zealand's Catholic Bioethics Centre) in partnership with L'Arche Kapiti and The Catholic Institute of Aotearoa New Zealand.]

** Solidarity with Samoa (5 December)

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'NZ CATHOLIC'

Website: http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/NZ-Catholic/262886647205656
Full text articles: https://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/2019/

In issue no. 579, December 1-14 2019: Dame Kiri drops in on her old school ... Open to talks on Maori papal apology call ...Church fronts at royal commission hearing ... People have say on Christchurch parish plan ... Feedback received on Wellington archdiocese overhaul ... When Christian life is too institutionalised ... Editorial: Let's not do this, OK (End of Life Choice Bill) ... New mission centre planned in Napier city ... Detail awaited on Catholic school enrolment zones ... Top scholars 2019 ... Whangamomona celebrates proud heritage .
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New cathedral, hotels, school for half-billion dollar north of square development
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/117917449/new-cathedral-hotels-school-for-halfbillion-dollar-north-of-square-development
A Catholic precinct as well as several new hotels are planned for central Christchurch. A new cathedral, school, parking building and up to four new hotels are part of a half-billion dollar central Christchurch development expected to revitalise the area north of Cathedral Square.

The different fates of Christchurch's Catholic and Anglican cathedrals
https://www.rnz.co.nz/programmes/the-detail/story/2018725000/the-different-fates-of-christchurch-s-catholic-and-anglican-cathedrals
This is a tale of two cathedrals. It's a story of two bishops, a tragedy and even a prince. The future of the Catholic Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament on Barbadoes St looked safe after the Bishop Barry Jones supported restoration. Meanwhile, the iconic ChristChurch Anglican Cathedral in the city centre looked doomed after its Bishop Victoria Matthews opted to demolish and rebuild. But several years after the disastrous events of 2011, their fates have switched...

Caritas participates in international conference on migration
https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1912/S00013/caritas-participates-in-international-conference.htm
This week, Julianne Hickey, the Director of Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand, is attending a conference in Bangkok to discuss issues surrounding child protection, human trafficking and labour migration in Asia and Oceania. The conference, focused on "The Future of Work," is hosted by the International Catholic Migration Commission (ICMC), an organisation working in over 40 countries to protect and serve migrants and refugees.

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

Integrated schools upset over exclusion from property funding boost
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/404705/integrated-schools-upset-over-exclusion-from-property-funding-boost
More than 300 integrated schools are challenging the government's decision to leave them out of its $400 million boost for maintenance. The scheme will give 2050 state schools between $50,000 and $400,000 to spend on maintenance over the next 24 months, but 330 integrated schools have been excluded, as have schools that lease their property and those that were built and maintained under public-private partnership contracts.

New Catholic school planned to cope with 'extraordinary roll growth' in Papamoa (full text is not available)
 Bay of Plenty Times
A 250-student Catholic primary school proposed for Papamoa would help manage "extraordinary roll growth" in the area, neighbouring principals say. Suzanne Aubert Catholic School is awaiting Government sign-off and would open in 2021.

Roncalli College team wins National Young Enterprise Scheme awards
https://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/117958656/roncalli-college-team-wins-national-young-enterprise-scheme-awards
A group of Roncalli College students has won the YES National Excellence Tourism award with a reusable jute bag.

Chanel College: School's meeting place rejuvenated
https://times-age.co.nz/schools-meeting-place-rejuvenated/
Work to rejuvenate Chanel College's 25-year-old wharenui was celebrated on Tuesday. About 30 people, including iwi, councillors, members of local trusts, former students, members of the Catholic church and education community, were welcomed to the school by waiata, and kapa haka from Chanel students.

St Gerard's, Dunedin: Poo perpetrator's pollution peeves pupils
https://www.odt.co.nz/star-news/star-national/poo-perpetrator%E2%80%99s-pollution-peeves-pupils
A serial dog poo dumper appears to be up to their old tricks after 45 bags of faeces were found stashed under a tree on the Otago Central Rail Trail yesterday morning.
The small black bags were discovered by St Gerard's School children, who were picking up rubbish to commemorate 150 years of the Catholic Diocese of Dunedin.

St John's College in Hastings has new principal for 2020
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503462&objectid=12289115
The board of trustees at St John's College, Hastings, has appointed a new principal for the school for 2020. Rob Ferreira, who has been the deputy principal since May 2017, will commence the role in term one next year.

St Michael's School: Fill the Bus: Rotorua school kids doing their bit
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/rdp-christmas-appeal/news/article.cfm?c_id=1504424&objectid=12290876
Mufti days, discos and can drives had been held at 12 schools over the past few weeks to gather cans to give back to the Salvation Army's Foodbank.

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INSPIRED WORD

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW3-dG1A3neGPJ041T9vjVw  (Under: Created playlists)

Matthew 3:1-12 The preaching of John the Baptist
A reading and commentary by Rev. Dr Raymond Pelly and Very Rev. Frank Nelson at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivUrmpgKlrE&list=PLeDNiKpHSQBCBkgGtJ8PkooBg6ajG0C--&index=3

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

http://cruxnow.com

Reports from the first Pan-African Catholic Congress on Theology, Society and Pastoral Life.
https://cruxnow.com/special-coverage-pan-african-conference-nigeria/

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Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised on the Website of the Education Gazette: https://gazette.education.govt.nz/vacancies/?Keywords=catholic#results

Vacancies in the Catholic Overseas Volunteer programme:
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Job vacancies in the Catholic dioceses of ...

** Auckland: https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/administration/staff-vacancies/
** Wellington: https://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/archdiocesan-offices/jobs/
** Dunedin: https://www.cdd.org.nz/employment-opportunities

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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/

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Catholic Dioceses of Palmerston North and Wellington. 'Wel-com'  http://www.welcom.org.nz

Catholic Diocese of Christchurch. 'Inform'  https://chchcatholic.nz/?sid=25 (Latest news - Latest Inform)

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  https://www.nzceo.org.nz/network-update/

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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Alex Bailey of Hamilton new Council for Young People chair
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/alex-bailey-of-hamilton-new-council-for-young-people-chair/
Alex Bailey of Hamilton is the new chair of the Catholic bishops' Council for Young People. Alex, the Pastoral Services Manager of the Catholic Diocese of Hamilton, has worked as the Youth Director and a youth worker for the diocese. He takes the chair from Dave Mullin of Palmerston North, who became the first chair when the Council was created in 2017...

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** Congratulations to Alex Bailey of Hamilton, the new chair of the Catholic bishops' Council for Young People. Alex is the Pastoral Services Manager of the Catholic Diocese of Hamilton (27 November).

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Hamilton Combined Christian Foodbank experiencing a surge of people needing food help
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/hamilton-news/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503366&objectid=12289500
The Hamilton Combined Christian Foodbank has experienced a surge this year in the numbers of people needing food help. Many are occupying motels due to the city's shortage of affordable housing, according to Wendy Nickalls, who is on the food bank trust board and is also the co-ordinator at Methodist City Action. Wendy brings both roles together in the lead-up to Christmas each year with a dedicated public appeal for food bank donations. That time has come for 2019.

What's on in South Canterbury: November 29-December 1, 2019
https://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/117686848/whats-on-in-south-canterbury-november-29december-1-2019
A Timaru Landmark: Renewing the Sacred Heart Basilica: an exhibition opening at the South Canterbury Museum on Perth St, Timaru. A panorama of images showing how much a Timaru Catholic church has changed over the past century.

The exhibition's pages on the museum's Website:
https://museum.timaru.govt.nz/explore/news/coming-soon-a-timaru-landmark

Caritas supports Samoa in the face of measles outbreak
https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1911/S00230/caritas-supports-samoa-in-the-face-of-measles-outbreak.htm
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand is reaching out to help our partners in Samoa as they work to fight the ongoing measles epidemic in their country. 2,936 cases of measles have been reported as of November 28 and 39 people have died from the disease.

Members of the St Patrick's Church celebrate the church's jubilee anniversary
https://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/117666039/members-of-the-st-patricks-church-celebrate-the-churchs-jubilee-anniversary
It was a weekend of reflection for members of the St Patrick's Church at Rakauhauka during celebrations for the church's 125th Jubilee anniversary. Founded by Irish immigrants in 1894, descendants of some of the first parishioners were in Invercargill during the weekend to mark the special occasion.

17th century manuscript available for viewing at Massey's library
http://www.voxy.co.nz/national/5/352881
For several years the nondescript cardboard file-box lay on a shelf gathering dust, largely ignored and overlooked by the office's occupants. That all changed one day in 1977, when Dr John Ross, a lecturer in the English Department, decided to peep inside it. "I was astounded and very excited," he recalls, on seeing the contents. For instead of finding discarded textbooks, he came across a rare early 17th century manuscript book. The manuscript is a translation into English, from Latin, of Francois Feu-ardent's Dialogi Septem (1594). "It is likely, though not certain, that It was indeed translated and handwritten by George Brown, who was a prominent English Catholic," Dr Ross says. [Facsimile of 'Dialogi Septem': https://tamiro.massey.ac.nz/nodes/view/4569 ]

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St Patrick's, Masterton: Hunt for 'missing boy' after art heist
https://times-age.co.nz/hunt-for-missing-boy-after-art-heist/
St Patrick's School pupils have been left "very disappointed and sad" after part of their new school mural was stolen over the weekend. The mural, which is the first thing pupils see when they get through the school gate, displays the school values as well as four life-sized paintings of students in uniform.

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INSPIRED WORD

Christ will come as the Judge (Matthew 24:37-44)
A reading and commentary by Fr Edward J. Tyler, NSW, Australia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J76BVRzXxCY

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** Pope's late teacher says his concept of 'People' just doesn't work in English
https://cruxnow.com/interviews/2019/11/popes-late-teacher-says-his-concept-of-people-just-doesnt-work-in-english/
Whenever Pope Francis welcomes a head of state, he hands them several gifts that usually range from medals to texts. No matter who the person is, however, there's one thing that's always in the mix: his first major document, written during the first months of his pontificate, which for many is the Magna Carta of this papacy. Evangelii Gaudium, or "The Joy of the Gospel," was published in 2013 and it develops Francis's key notions, from criticizing the "invisible hand" of the market to calling for an "ecclesial renewal." Few words, however, are mentioned more than pueblo. It appears 164 times in the Spanish edition, making it the most used noun in the document...

** Vatican finances pit Anglo-Saxon/Germanic 'reform' vs. Latin/Mediterranean
https://cruxnow.com/news-analysis/2019/11/vatican-finances-pit-anglo-saxon-germanic-reform-vs-latin-mediterranean/
In 1938, American historian Crane Brinton nailed it in his famous work The Anatomy of Revolution: "The revolutionists have hitherto been acting as an organized and nearly unanimous group," he wrote, surveying the British, American, French and Russian revolutions, "but with the attainment of power it is clear that they are not united." Brinton's diagnosis comes to mind in light of two months of financial scandal and controversy in the Vatican, the latest twist to which came Wednesday with the pope's appointment of a veteran Italian banker as the new head of the Vatican's Financial Information Authority, its anti-money laundering and financial crime unit...

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March for Life, 2pm Saturday 7 December 2019
Civic Centre:  101 Wakefield Street, Wellington Central
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Job vacancies in the Catholic dioceses of ...

** Auckland: https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/administration/staff-vacancies/
** Wellington: https://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/archdiocesan-offices/jobs/
** Dunedin: https://www.cdd.org.nz/employment-opportunities

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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/

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'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'  https://chchcatholic.nz/?sid=25 (Latest news - Latest Inform)

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  https://www.nzceo.org.nz/network-update/

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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Offer a smile not judgement when you walk by the poor (14 Nov 2019)
An article by Cardinal John Dew, Archbishop of Wellington, to mark World Day of the Poor, Sunday 17 November ...

Nominations open for 2020 Delargey Awards (13 Nov 2019)
The NZ Catholic Bishops Conference is seeking nominations for the 2020 Delargey Awards, which recognise significant and outstanding contributions to Catholic youth...

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** Cardinal John, Archbishop of Wellington, has written an article to mark World Day of the Poor (14 November)

** The NZ Catholic Bishops Conference is seeking nominations for the 2020 Delargey Awards (14 November)

** Sister Veronica Casey, our senior prison chaplain, has been in Rome where she gave a presentation on the New Zealand prison system (11 November)

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Two-year wait for Catholic Church to trial promised abuse audit
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/403193/two-year-wait-for-catholic-church-to-trial-promised-abuse-audit
The Catholic Church has yet to bring in external audits for child safety practices, two years after promising it would. After questions were raised by abuse survivor Steve Goodlass and RNZ, the church now says it will be next year before it trials an external audit system.

Catholic Church starts survey 'to be prepared' for abuse inquiry
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/403142/catholic-church-starts-survey-to-be-prepared-for-abuse-inquiry
The Catholic Church is beginning its first-ever survey in New Zealand to get to grips with just how many priests abused how many children. The Royal Commission of Inquiry's Catholic liaison group Te Ropu Tautoko chair Catherine Fyfe said the church "wanted to be prepared to respond quickly to requests when and if the Royal Commission requested information from us". Ms Fyfe said a parallel survey of Catholic institutions that existed in the 1950-1999 period should be completed by the end of the year.

Abuse survivor raped at foster homes, sexually abused by nun
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/402840/abuse-survivor-raped-at-foster-homes-sexually-abused-by-nun
A woman has told the historic abuse inquiry she was sexually assaulted by a nun and repeatedly raped by foster parents. Annasophia Calman told the Royal Commission of Inquiry into state and faith-based care that because of the abuse she doesn't know who she really is.

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Whangamomona Church closes after 100 years
https://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/117329314/whangamomona-church-closes-after-100-years
A small church in a town with a population of 10 people was packed to the rafters as it celebrated its 100th year and also held its last ever service. The wood and corrugated iron Sacred Heart Whangamomona Church, which sits at the heart of the country's only self-proclaimed republic, reached its centenary on Saturday while holding its final mass.

Peaceful Puhoi
Bay of Plenty Times
https://pressreader.com/@Mike_Leon/csb_QPBgwmrBY3JkfZHFoAEx8EXeSQtQma0rFgZr0IJisM2rE-rbNjfQZBAQMZ_6pclT
Puhoi was founded by Bohemian settlers from what is now part of the Czech Republic. They arrived in 1863, and wrested a living from the inhospitable bush, selling firewood and later carving out farms and homesteads. Even among the harsh life in the unfamiliar wilderness, those determined pioneers adhered to their strong Catholic faith...

Maori Council wants Pope to apologise for colonisation of New Zealand
https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2019/11/maori-council-wants-pope-to-apologise-for-colonisation-of-new-zealand.html
The Maori Council has told the Pope to issue an apology to Maori for the colonisation of New Zealand. Executive director Matthew Tukaki has written to Pope Francis, calling for "an accounting of the trauma" the Vatican has caused and a repudiation of the doctrine of discovery.

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Sacred Heart, Timaru: MP and mayor dunked at Timaru school fair
https://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/117304897/mp-and-mayor-dunked-at-timaru-school-fair
It's all for a good cause was the mantra of well-known South Cantabrians as people queued for a shot at getting them soaked. Rangitata MP Andrew Falloon and newly-elected Timaru District mayor Nigel Bowen were among those who mustered up the courage to sit in the dunking machine at Sacred Heart Primary's school fair on Sunday, to help raise money for playground upgrades.

St Francis Xavier, Dunedin: 'I can be free' - 7-year-old scraps school uniform skirt for shorts
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/education/117407680/i-can-be-free--7yearold-scraps-school-uniform-skirt-for-shorts
In a significant win for monkey bar acrobatics and schoolyard democracy, seven-year-old Kayleigh Dryden has successfully petitioned her school for the right to ditch her pinafore uniform in favour of shorts during the summer months.

St Kevin's College: Pupils' school-work transition rewarded
https://www.oamarumail.co.nz/community/pupils-school-work-transition-rewarded/
Oamaru secondary schools joined others throughout New Zealand in presenting the inaugural prime minister's vocational excellence award at their senior prizegivings.

St Mark's, Pakuranga: St Mark's school head retiring
https://www.times.co.nz/news/education-st-marksschool-head-retiring/
Leaving was a hard decision to make for Catherine Rivers. The St Mark's Catholic School principal admits she still gets a little teary-eyed when she reflects on her decision to retire after leading the school for 17 years.

St Patrick's, Te Awamutu: School fete bigger
Te Awamutu Courier
https://pressreader.com/@Mike_Leon/csb_QPBgwmrBY3JkfZHFoAEx8H2-rCZNZ9EjLreBv6cC7cp7kjpz1gQRkeHtp8NwQgGP
Te Awamutu's St Patrick's Catholic School is gearing up for its annual school fete in just a couple of weeks to raise more funds towards a new playground for the school.

St Peter's College: Prep paying off as Manawatu students brace for NCEA exams
https://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/117190171/prep-paying-off-as-manawat-students-brace-for-ncea-exams
Exam practice, tapping teachers for help, and keeping distractions – such as smartphones – at bay, are among the strategies students are employing to keep stress in check as end-of-year NCEA exams loom.  St Peter's College year 13 students Summer Meikle-Wainohu, 17, and Leslie Makiwa, 18, are among the 140,000 students nationwide taking exams this year. Exams start on Friday and run until December 3.

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Luke 21:5-19 Jesus speaks of the destruction of the temple
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2HBss_SxPA&list=PLeDNiKpHSQBAMx_xkzRR8wnm_isNdXF-u&index=31
A reading and commentary by Sister Stephanie Kitching.

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STATION XV

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Episode 144 — Canberra, Rome, Amazon, Wellington, Whangamomona (November 15, 2019)

The Station 15 crew was in the courtroom for one of the biggest announcements in the Church's legal history, as the High Court of Australia agreed that it would hear arguments why Cardinal George Pell's child sexual abuse convictions should be overturned. It wasn't quite that exciting for the New Zealand bishops, but they recently made their Ad Limina visit to Rome, meeting with Pope Francis and his key advisers. The bishops were there as the much-reported Synod on the Amazon unfolded, but it was hard to find the facts among the hysteria. Back in New Zealand, there's a push from a Maori organisation to get Pope Francis to apologise for the Church's role in colonising the country back in the 19th century. Things have been a bit quieter in Whangamomona, where a 100-year-old Catholic church has seen its last hurrah — as a place of Catholic worship, at least. A typically diverse episode awaits.

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Pope considering adding 'sin against ecology' to Church's catechism
https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2019/11/15/pope-considering-adding-sin-against-ecology-to-churchs-catechism/

Speaking to a group of lawyers on Friday, Pope Francis said that the Catholic Church is contemplating the introduction of "ecological sin" to the compendium of Church teaching. "We have to introduce, we are thinking about it, in the catechism of the Catholic Church, the sin against ecology, the sin against our common home, because it's a duty," he said...

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Foundation Chief Executive, Te Kupenga – Catholic Leadership Institute
Details from Gerald Scanlan (Director, The Catholic Institute) at g.scanlan@tci.ac.nz or (04) 650 2979 and at:
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/ceo-role-at-te-kupenga-now-open/?fbclid=IwAR2j8hv-j2HL-F1K7dpWfsp3HiEPajmz7RJdcYPtWik5YcEUG1KPiza49VM
Applications close 18 November.

Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised on the Website of the Education Gazette: https://gazette.education.govt.nz/vacancies/?Keywords=catholic#results

Vacancies in the Catholic Overseas Volunteer programme:
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Job vacancies in the Catholic dioceses of ...

** Auckland: https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/administration/staff-vacancies/
** Wellington: https://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/archdiocesan-offices/jobs/
** Dunedin: https://www.cdd.org.nz/employment-opportunities

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New Zealand Commentaries
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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/

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New Zealand Catholic
Periodicals & Newsletters
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'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'  https://chchcatholic.nz/?sid=25 (Latest news - Latest Inform)

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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Religious leaders urge MPs to reconsider euthanasia bill  (6 Nov 2019)
Religious leaders from a number of New Zealand's faith traditions have written a joint letter to members of Parliament expressing their grave concerns about passing the End of Life Choice Bill ...


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** Faith leaders' letter on the End of Life Choice Bill  (6 November)

** Foundation Chief Executive, Te Kupenga – Catholic Leadership Institute (4 November)

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In issue no. 577, November 3-16 2019: Bishops hopeful for Suzanne Aubert cause ... More wrap-around services needed for unintended pregnancies ... Bishop asks secondary schools to look at enrolment policies ... Community should be a safe place for abuse victims ... The taboo subject we don't mention at morning tea (domestic violence) ... Fr Peter Brockhill: Priesthood and celibacy ...  Remembering the Holy Souls (3-page feature, including grief ministry in the local parish) ... Youth get that 'Jesus high' at Set Free conference ... Heads and Hearts: Being a Christian in a social media 24/7 world ... Novena, nostalgia and a nosh-up in South Dunedin ... 50 years of music ministry honoured.

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Abuse survivor calls on Catholic Church to 'do the right thing' for victims
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/402869/abuse-survivor-calls-on-catholic-church-to-do-the-right-thing-for-victims
A man who was abused as a child by a Catholic priest says his early life was one of confusion and silence. Mike Ledingham was eight when he was first abused by Father Francis Green at St Joseph's Catholic School in Onehunga. He gave evidence on Friday at the Royal Commission into abuse in state and faith-based care.

Whangamomona church closes with final mass after 100 years
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/stratford-press/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503390&objectid=12282852
Sacred Heart Whangamomona church is celebrating 100 years on Saturday - but the mass to celebrate the centenary will also be the final service at the church.

Sex acts in primary school investigated by Oranga Tamariki and Ministry of Education
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/117057951/sex-acts-in-primary-school-investigated-by-oranga-tamariki-and-ministry-of-education
Multiple government agencies were called in to deal with a group of young boys caught playing sex games at a Catholic school in the Wellington region.

Religious leaders' anti-euthanasia letter sparks fiery David Seymour response
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/euthanasia-debate/117227521/religious-leaders-last-ditch-appeal-to-stop-end-of-life-choice-bill-from-becoming-law
Leaders from across the religious divide have penned a letter to MPs in a desperate final push to prevent Seymour's End of Life Choice bill - which seeks to legalise euthanasia as an option for the terminally ill - from becoming law.

Jesus returns: Stolen statues recovered by Auckland church
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12281842
Two statues stolen from the Carmelite Monastery in Royal Oak on Friday – including one of Jesus – have been found and returned to the church.

Catholic church spends $15 million on central Christchurch properties
https://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/115690975/catholic-church-spends-15-million-on-central-christchurch-properties
The Catholic Church has spent more than $15 million on several blocks of riverside Christchurch land, likely to be the first stakes in a larger site for a complex which may include a new cathedral.

Parishioners' support salient factor in church reaching 125 years
https://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/117013737/parishioners-support-salient-factor-in-church-reaching-125-years
Voluntary labour from dedicated parishioners has enabled a 125-year-old church to remain open in rural Southland. Two days of celebrations will mark the milestone of the Rakahouka Catholic Church on November 23 and 24, jubilee committee secretary Denise Beerkens? said.

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Sacred Heart, Timaru: Dunking in a new machine for Sacred Heart's school fair
https://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/life/117205175/dunking-in-a-new-machine-for-sacred-hearts-school-fair
A number of South Canterbury personalities are set to be flushed by a new dunking machine to help raise funds for a Timaru school on Sunday. Sacred Heart Primary School principal David Armstrong expects people to queue for a chance to soak well known figures such as new Timaru District mayor Nigel Bowen and Rangitata MP Andrew Falloon as the newly manufactured device is debuted.

Roncalli College students' innovation gains place in national Young Enterprise Scheme finals
https://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/117076666/roncalli-college-students-innovation-gains-place-in-national-young-enterprise-scheme-finals
The reusable jute bag designed by three young high school entrepreneurs has won them an award in The Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) company of the year national finals, but they are unsure which one it is.

Kavanagh College: Decision on school name change to follow after decision from Vatican
https://www.newsie.co.nz/news/165872-decision-on-school-name-change-to-follow-after-decision-from-vatican.html
A decision to change a controversial school's name has been put on hold while Dunedin's Bishop waits for word from Rome. Kavanagh College is named after the late Bishop John Kavanagh, who has been criticised for his handling of a predatory priest.

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A reading and commentary with Rev. Canon Jenny Wilkens and Very Rev. Frank Nelson at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.

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Global debate gets underway over married Catholic priests
https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2019/11/09/global-debate-gets-underway-over-married-catholic-priests/
Berlin - Germany's Catholics reacted enthusiastically when bishops from across the Amazon called for the ordination of married men as priests to address the clergy shortage in that region. Such reforms have been pushed for decades by many German bishops and lay groups who hope it can lead to the liberalization of centuries of Catholic tradition. There is resistance elsewhere for the proposal, however, with the conservative Catholic establishment making sure its voice is heard as Pope Francis prepares his own document - expected by year's end - that could determine whether married priests and female deacons eventually become a reality in the Amazon ...

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Suzanne Aubert moves one step further on path toward sainthood  (31 Oct 2019)
Missionary sister Suzanne Aubert is one more step on the road to possible sainthood, with a plausible miracle attributed to her being referred to Vatican doctors for scrutiny ...

New Zealand bishops meet Pope Francis at Vatican (29 Oct 2019)
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** New Zealand missionary sister Suzanne Aubert is one more step on the road to possible sainthood, (October 31)

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Future options divide church
https://times-age.co.nz/future-options-divide-church/
A declining congregation, more costs, a lot less cash, and not enough priests to go around has brought the perfect storm to Wairarapa Catholic churches.

Children of little Poland remember 75 years since their arrival in Pahiatua
https://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/lifestyle/117046957/children-of-little-poland-remember-75-years-since-their-arrival-in-pahatua
The story is woven into New Zealand folklore, retold as each anniversary comes up. How 733 Polish children, ripped from their families by World War II, finally found a welcome and a home at a camp in the small town of Pahiatua, 75 years ago. This weekend, as many as possible will meet in Wellington and in Pahiatua with their Kiwi children and grandchildren; friends, Polish officials and supporters. There will be tributes, song and dance, Polish cuisine and an anniversary mass to celebrate three-quarters of a century since their arrival.

Auckland monastery sisters don't feel safe after Jesus statues stolen
https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2019/11/auckland-monastery-sisters-don-t-feel-safe-after-jesus-statues-stolen.html
The two beloved Jesus statues stolen from an Auckland monastery on Friday morning have been found. Police are now searching for the robbers, but the sisters at the Carmelite Monastery say it's the latest in a string of burglaries and they're losing faith in the public.

St Patrick's Basilica turns 125
http://www.oamarumail.co.nz/community/st-patricks-basilica-turns-125/
Oamaru's Catholic church is celebrating its 125th anniversary next weekend. Reaching the milestone was a testament to the quality of the construction, chairman of anniversary celebrations Tony Brady said. "Imagine setting out to build something like this – the faith, commitment and determination it must have taken"

Wellington nun Suzanne Aubert could be one step closer to becoming a saint
https://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/117060515/wellington-nun-suzanne-aubert-could-be-one-step-closer-to-becoming-a-saint
A Wellington nun could be one step closer to become a saint. Mother Suzanne Aubert was known for her work with the sick and the poor - setting up the country's first home for people who were permanently disabled, establishing a creche for working parents on Buckle St and The Compassion Soup Kitchen. The New Zealand Catholic Bishops, a national body for bishops, have been in Rome for a pilgrimage and a visit with Pope Francis. During their meeting with the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, the Vatican's agency on sainthood nominations, they spoke about Aubert and her potential status as a saint. ?

Historic landmark Saint Gerard's opens its doors for heritage week
https://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/capital-life/117014232/historic-landmark-saint-gerards-opens-its-doors-for-heritage-week
Saint Gerard's Catholic Church and Monastery stands majestic on the Roseneath hillside, looking down across Oriental Bay.
St Gerard's Church and Monastery is at once a landmark, a childhood memory, and a workplace, housing up to 50 Catholic missionaries at a time. This week the church is one of 35 attractions open to the public in a week-long celebration of all things old in Wellington.

Vietnamese priest in Taranaki fears a friend might be among the 39 dead in UK
https://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/117010311/vietnamese-priest-in-taranaki-fears-a-friend-might-be-among-the-39-dead-in-uk
A Vietnamese priest working in Taranaki fears a friend from his home village could be among the dead migrants found in a truck in the UK.  Father Vui Hoang, the assistant priest at St Joseph's in New Plymouth, believed his childhood friend Hungh Van Nguyen could have been among the eight women and 31 men found dead last Wednesday in a truck's refrigerated container in an industrial park in Essex.

NZ bishops 'thumbing their noses' at pope over confidentiality
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12271777
New Zealand's Catholic bishops have been accused of lacking moral leadership as church groups decide whether to waive confidentiality clauses in compensation agreements reached with abuse survivors.

Celebrating 65 years of married Kiwi life
https://www.odt.co.nz/regions/wanaka/celebrating-65-years-married-kiwi-life
It is 65 years today since Wilhelmina and Nick Mayen, two 20-year-olds fresh off the ship from Holland walked down the aisle at St Joseph's Cathedral in Dunedin to be married.

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St John's College, Hastings: EnvironCrete team develop mixture that cuts waste to create furniture
Hawke's Bay Today
https://pressreader.com/@Mike_Leon/csb_3AomauQFeegWkemh0Dn8YM6W2JGEfkj_A8BCYC0wmQFCtBKWicUTiinGFisxTX4w
A group of Hawke's Bay students are looking to help the environment with the development of their new outdoor chair. Eight St John's College Hastings students have spent most of the year developing a new environmentally friendly material made out of concrete and plastic under their company name EnvionCrete.

Stella Maris, Silverdale: Ana-Carolina, the girl doctors said should be allowed to die, goes to school
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12281680
She is the girl doctors said should be allowed to die naturally. Her parents couldn't accept that and, after five years in hospital, she went home. Yesterday, Ana-Carolina, 6, officially became a schoolgirl. Her parents Peter Bircham and Elane de Moraes Lobo chose Stella Maris school, close to the Orewa home they rent from CCS Disability Action.

St Patrick's. Taupo: Dancer wins role
Taupo & Turangi Weekender31 Oct 2019
https://pressreader.com/@Mike_Leon/csb_QPBgwmrBY3JkfZHFoAEx8OglnKUPgV48Vo-QmQzUOLTn-0yUr0qF-3tuAcEkdJN1
St Patrick's Catholic School and Dance Central student Emily Ede, 9, has secured a role in the Royal New Zealand Ballet's upcoming production of Hansel & Gretel that will be performed in Napier later this year.

McAuley High School: Max Tagaloa thanks public for 'overwhelming love' from public and community after death during labour of his wife
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12281244
A man whose wife died during labour has thanked members of the public for their outpouring of love and support following her death. Angela Tagaloa, a science teacher at South Auckland's McAuley High School, suffered a seizure after a 16-hour labour in the early hours of Friday, August 30.

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A reading and commentary with Rev. Judith Wigglesworth and Very Rev. Frank Nelson at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.

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Amazon synod ends by leaving an awful lot on the pope's plate
https://cruxnow.com/news-analysis/2019/10/26/amazon-synod-ends-by-leaving-an-awful-lot-on-the-popes-plate/
Heading into the much-heralded Synod of Bishops on the Amazon, there was considerable speculation about whether the summit would, or would not, endorse married priests, the so-called viri probati, as a solution to the region's chronic priest shortages.
If the measure of the outcome of an event is how it handles such issues, then one has to say of the Amazon synod that its main conclusions appear to leave an awful lot on Pope Francis's plate ...

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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/

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