Sunday, June 16, 2019

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DAY OF PRAYER FOR REFUGEES AND MIGRANTS, SUNDAY 23 jUNE
https://caritas.org.nz/parishes/day-of-prayer

A Day of Prayer for Refugees and Migrants is set aside each year to fall as close as possible to World Refugee Day on 20 June. Caritas prepares resources on its Website for this day on behalf of the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference.

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

New Safeguarding Lead for Catholic Church (13 Jun 2019)
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/new-safeguarding-lead-for-catholic-church/
The National Office of Professional Standards has welcomed Pamela Arthurs as the new National Safeguarding Lead to provide support to dioceses, congregations and Catholic organisations in the continued implementation of safeguarding practices around the country ...

New Zealanders join international forum on young people and the Church (11 Jun 2019)
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/new-zealanders-join-international-forum-on-young-people-and-the-church/
Next week, two New Zealanders will join hundreds of other young people in Rome as part of an international Youth Forum. The Youth Office of Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life is holding the International Youth Forum in Rome to carry forward the work of the General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops on Young People, Faith and Vocational Discernment in 2018, which Bishop of Hamilton, Bishop Steve Lowe attended...

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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. 567, June 16-29 2019: New MP shows pro-life support (Paulo Garcia) ... Refurbished city hospital means more hospitality for homeless ... Cardinal updates Auckland priests on abuse summit ... Pa Tim returned to his beloved Rotorua ... For want of a lot of good men (finding faith-filled bachelors) ... Catholic secondary school speech competition results ... Schools gather for Scripture reading in the capital.

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

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Christchurch diocese changes

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Five 'super parishes' for Christchurch Catholics
https://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/113346333/five-super-parishes-for-christchurch-catholics
A radical plan to restructure the Catholic Church in Christchurch will merge 12 parishes to form five new "super parishes", established by 2023.

Surplus Catholic sites in Christchurch's super church mega merger worth $26m
https://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/113391227/surplus-catholic-sites-in-christchurchs-super-church-mega-merger-worth-26m
A major shake up of Christchurch's Catholic Church could result in the sale of up to seven parishes, freeing up about $26 million.

Kathleen Gallagher: Our parishes are overflowing, so let's address the lack of priests
https://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/opinion/113369939/our-parishes-are-overflowing-so-lets-address-the-lack-of-priests
[Kathleen's solution for Christchurch diocese: keep the existing parish churches and staff them with lay ministers]

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Meet NZ's newest MPs - Paulo Garcia and Agnes Loheni
https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/meet-nzs-newest-mps-paulo-garcia-and-agnes-loheni
 Parliament's newest MPs, Agnes Loheni and Paulo Garcia of National, spoke with 1 NEWS about matters ranging from what they intend to pursue in Parliament, to their favourite celebrities, to how they intend to vote on upcoming legislation.

No closure after abuse
https://times-age.co.nz/no-closure-after-abuse/
Three boys in the Ledingham family were abused by the same paedophile priest as children, causing irreparable damage to them which continues to have an impact on their lives today. Mike Ledingham, who until recently lived in Featherston, has returned to Wairarapa to launch an autobiographical account of the abuse in a book called The Catholic Boys.

Catholic Church sex abuse memorial reinstated as survivors call for meeting with Bishop
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/113474166/catholic-church-sex-abuse-memorial-reinstated-as-survivors-call-for-meeting-with-bishop
Some child abuse abuse memorial ribbons have been returned to an Auckland Catholic Church fence. The head of the Catholic Church in Auckland has called on parishioners to respect child sex abuse memorial ribbons after abuse survivors raised concerns.

Traditional hymns 'dying' as churches move to the new beat of music and bands (video)
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/113360984/traditional-hymns-dying-as-churches-move-to-the-new-beat-of-music-and-bands
Churches are shunning traditional hymns in favour of more modern songs backed with guitars and bands. A world-wide lack of organists and pianists is partly to blame for the shift to guitar-backed music, but churches are also changing to appeal to newer tastes.

A clash of cultures, etiquette and faith
The New Zealand Herald
https://pressreader.com/@Mike_Leon/csb_QPBgwmrBY3JkfZHFoAEx8DM8H1UIVgPmOC-5KZkX4keu5JPCjP_Dm3Dp6FPewocv
It was a practise run-through for my cousin's marriage ceremony. Alongside the other bridesmaids, I listened patiently as the priest went over the order of things. It all seemed like standard wedding stuff, until it came time to discussions about Communion ...

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS
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Young South Canterbury business whizzes seek profit from pitches
https://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/113287305/young-south-canterbury-business-whizzes-seek-profit-from-pitches
Young business whizzes have pitched their ideas in the second of five Young Enterprise Scheme (Yes) challenges of the year at Alpine Energy's headquarters in Washdyke. Teams from four South Canterbury schools - Roncalli College, Timaru Boys High School, St Kevin's College and Opihi College - made presentations to judges Nyia Strachan, Leonie Rasmussen and Ben Millington on Thursday.

Students ready for Smokefree Rockquest stage
https://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/life/113495453/students-ready-for-smokefree-rockquest-stage
A Timaru Boys' High/Roncalli College quartet feel they are ready to give it their best shot in the Smokefree Rockquest eliminations.

St Mary's Catholic School celebrates Philippines Independence Day
https://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/113430897/st-marys-catholic-school-celebrates-philippines-independence-day
Palmerston North pupils proud of their Filipino heritage have shared traditional food and songs with their classmates in honour of their family homeland. The Filipino children at St Mary's Catholic School came to class in a variety of traditional clothes for a special celebration of the Philippines' Independence day on Wednesday.

St Peter's College – Inside the world of elite school boy rugby (video)
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/113446472/st-peters--inside-the-world-of-elite-school-boy-rugby
St Peter's College was one of the ten schools who boycotted Saint Kentigern College earlier this year, over claims of player poaching and dodgy scholarship deals. Stuff spent five months alongside the reigning national champions to find out what it's all about and what their unrelenting pursuit of excellence costs them. Jackson Thomas reports...

St Kevin's to change hands
https://www.odt.co.nz/regions/north-otago/st-kevins-change-hands
After more than 90 years, Oamaru's Catholic school is changing hands. St Kevin's College, which has been under Christian Brothers ownership since 1927, will be transferred to the Catholic Diocese of Dunedin later this year.

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INSPIRED WORD

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

John 16:12-15 The work of the Holy Spirit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omSP5T3q2Uw&list=PLeDNiKpHSQBDAIAYJEHi42R7ctvsFuTEU&index=32
A reading and commentary by Simon McLellan and Sister Stephanie Kitching.

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STATION XV

http://station15.co.nz/

Episode 139 — Cardinal, Pope, Politician, King (June 15, 2019)

Cardinal George Pell was convicted last December on child sexual abuse charges. The panel discusses his appeal process, which unfolded this month (without an outcome) and what might happen next. In Italy, changes to the translation of the Our Father have caused some consternation — mostly in English-speaking countries, where no change is expected. In New Zealand, a proudly Catholic MP has worn his faith on his sleeve in his first speech in Parliament, while the Maori King, visiting the Vatican, has invited Pope Francis to come to New Zealand. Maybe that can happen with the Holy Spirit's help, assuming said Spirit isn't too busy assisting drivers in Europe. That'll make sense when you listen to the show.

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

http://cruxnow.com

New member of Synod office says pope making 'small steps' for women
https://cruxnow.com/interviews/2019/06/15/new-member-of-synod-office-says-pope-making-small-steps-for-women/
Last week, the Vatican announced that Pope Francis added four women as Consultors of the General Secretariat of the Synod of Bishops. It was the first time women were appointed to the body, which was created in 1965 and as the name indicates, is traditionally male...

Pope to oil execs: We don't 'have the luxury' to wait to fight climate change
https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2019/06/14/pope-to-oil-execs-we-dont-have-the-luxury-to-wait-to-fight-climate-change/
Speaking to oil company executives, Pope Francis on Friday said that climate change "threatens the very future" of humanity, adding that the "doomsday predictions" can no longer be met with disdain...

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EVENTS

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Eucharistic Convention, Sacred Heart College, Auckland. 12-14 July 2019.
http://auckland.eucharist.nz/


Saints Next Door video competition 2019
https://www.videocompetition.co.nz/

The Catholic Enquiry Centre is running a video competition open to all young people interested in sharing Pope Francis' Saint Next Door message. Pope Francis, in 2018, explained that we all can be holy. Being a Saint is not limited to high profile individuals. We all have a part to play in our communities. If we follow the values that Jesus taught, this help can improve the worlds we live in.

We need your help to tell the stories of the Saints that live in your world. Your hero could be a coach, teacher, friend, neighbour or family member. If you can capture the special things they do, then you could win yourself some cool new technology.  Registration deadline: 23 August 2019. Entries must be submitted online by 30 August 2019.

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EMPLOYMENT
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Administrative assistant, National Liturgy Office
Details at:
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/national-liturgy-office-seeks-administrative-assistant/
in 'NZ Catholic' June 16-29 p.19 and at https://bit.ly/2I5EhnL
Applications close 21 June 2019.


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/


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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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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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