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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

http://www.catholic.org.nz

New video provides unique insight into the work of our Chaplains in prisons (11 Jul 2019)
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/new-video-provides-a-unique-insight/

NZCBC on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/CatholicNZ/posts/2458202644191468

** 'Heads Up' is a cute visual illustration that was used by the Wellington Archdiocesan youth ministry team to illustrate what youth accompaniment looks like. (July 19)

** Another wonderful insight from Fr Neil Vaney, this time on the celebration of the Eucharist (July 18)

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Stratford District Council acknowledges local champions
http://www.voxy.co.nz/national/5/343262
Diann Jeffares volunteers much of her time to her faith, the Catholic Church, which began some 33 years ago when she was asked to be a Eucharistic Minister, delivering communion at church and in the community...

Dedicated couple rewarded after turning around school rugby team's fortunes (video)
https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/dedicated-couple-rewarded-after-turning-around-school-rugby-teams-fortunes
The St John's College 1st XV from Hastings were a little down and out after almost a decade with no wins. That all changed last year when Ritchie and Rochelle Williams stepped in as volunteer coach and manager. The dynamic duo gave the team what they were missing – belief in themselves and a true team spirit.

Kids help New Plymouth Airport go predator-free
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1907/S00361/kids-help-new-plymouth-airport-go-predator-free.htm
Waitara schoolkids and New Plymouth Airport are getting on board the Towards Predator-Free Taranaki goal together. Year 6 and 7 students at St Joseph's Waitara Full Primary School made pest traps, with help from Taranaki Regional Council, to lay around the airport perimeter.

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INSPIRED WORD

Luke 10:38-42 Hearing the word (Martha and Mary)
A reading and commentary by Fr Edward J. Tyler, NSW, Australia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhfLQGyzcA8

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STATION XV

http://station15.co.nz/

Episode 140 — The Conundrum Episode (July 17, 2019)

It's an episode of head-scratchers and what analysts often refer to as "wicked" policy problems. How should we — society generally, and Catholics — respond to the plight of desperate people seeking a new home? How should bishops respond to changing demographics and the needs of the faithful? Should the Church allow its facilities to be memorial sites for survivors of child sexual abuse? The seal of Confession and attempts to sanctify a crime-ridden city seem somewhat straightforward by comparison. Join Anna, Donald, James and Gavin for our latest episode.

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

http://cruxnow.com

Is Thomas Aquinas a Protestant? Book looks at saint's universal appeal
https://cruxnow.com/interviews/2019/07/20/is-thomas-aquinas-a-protestant-book-looks-at-saints-universal-appeal/

Editor's Note: Francis J. Beckwith is Professor of Philosophy and Church-State Studies, and Associate Director of the Graduate Program in Philosophy, at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. He was born Catholic, but later became an Evangelical Protestant. Beckwith is the former president of the Evangelical Theological Society, but resigned when he returned to the Catholic Church in 2007. His latest book is Never Doubt Thomas: The Catholic Aquinas as Evangelical and Protestant. He spoke to Charles Camosy ...

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EVENTS

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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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NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference. Communications Advisor. Administrator. (2 positions, both in Wellington)
Details in 'NZ Catholic' July 14-27 2019 p.20 (Communications Advisor only), at https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/communications-advisor-sought/ and from Siobhan Dilly, Executive Officer, NZCBC, secretariat@nzcbc.org.nz  Applications for both positions close 22 July 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/
** 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  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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Catholic Discovery NZ (Catholic Enquiry Centre)
https://www.facebook.com/pg/catholicdiscovery.nz/posts/

'NZ Catholic' newspaper
https://www.facebook.com/NZCatholic/

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand
https://www.facebook.com/caritasaotearoa/timeline

Holy Cross Seminary
https://www.facebook.com/HolyCrossNZ

Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ
https://www.facebook.com/Marists

NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference
https://www.facebook.com/CatholicNZ/

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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