Sunday, December 27, 2020

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Dear readers:
This is a short summer News & Notes.
The full newsletter will start again in the second week of January 2021.
Mike Leon

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Christmas hope for Aotearoa: Message from NZ church leaders
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/christmas-hope-for-aotearoa-message-from-nz-church-leaders/EY6PAPDLEKARFVJUVYMEFTHWRU/

The Great Conjunction, and why we celebrate Christmas on December 25
https://www.stuff.co.nz/science/300189535/the-great-conjunction-and-why-we-celebrate-christmas-on-december-25
[The article dicsusses the date of Jesus' birth, the fixing of
December 25 as Christmas Day and theories about the star of Bethlehem
from an astronomical point of view.]

National Portrait: Hirini Kaa, a Maori historian on life, death and religion
https://www.stuff.co.nz/pou-tiaki/123347885/national-portrait-hirini-kaa-a-mori-historian-on-life-death-and-religion
Religion is often sidelined in the New Zealand story, which ironically
paints Godzone as a largely secular land of enlightened progress, or a
social laboratory free of superstition. That's generally a Pakeha
story too. Hirini Kaa comes at the story from a different direction.

Long-serving priest, 93, in final throes of health decline becomes
published author
https://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/300191284/longserving-priest-93-in-final-throes-of-health-decline-becomes-published-author
It was touch-and-go whether Father Martin Bugler would survive to see
his memoir published. But at 93, the long-serving priest has become a
published author during the final throes of his life.

Views sought on restoring church
https://www.odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/views-sought-restoring-church
St Patrick's Catholic Parish Lawrence chairman Geoff Blackmore wants
the wider community to have its say on the 128-year-old church's
future.

Migrant Cindy Nguyen overcomes challenges to work in Palmerston North
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/manawatu-guardian/news/migrant-cindy-nguyen-overcomes-challenges-to-work-in-palmerston-north/ACJJZJQHYGL55ZU7BZIG2NWR5Q/
Cindy Nguyen is a dreamer. But she's not dreaming of owning a luxury
yacht, meeting a Hollywood superstar or winning Lotto. Her dreams are
what many New Zealanders take for granted - citizenship.

Survivors of abuse in care of the Catholic Church say their voices matter
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/433489/survivors-of-abuse-in-care-of-the-catholic-church-say-their-voices-matter
Dr Christopher Longhurst, said it was of paramount importance that the
Catholic Church use the extent of its powers to look further and
deeper to discover where the abuse was still happening today, and make
the necessary recommendations to stop it.

'We are on borrowed time': Father-of-two Tom McLean has stopped his
cancer treatment
https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/life/123723643/we-are-on-borrowed-time-fatheroftwo-tom-mclean-has-stopped-his-cancer-treatment
The McLean family of Hawkes Bay had their final holiday together and
now they face their final Christmas as dad Tom, 31, has elected to
stop treatment for his aggressive form of cancer.

Hallelujah - Lord saves cathedral organ in delicate operation
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/123773656/hallelujah--lord-saves-cathedral-organ-in-delicate-operation
The Christchurch Catholic cathedral's 1878 organ was in danger of
ending up on the scrap heap but a salvage operation to save it is well
under way.

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

Young CEO's culture forefront of mind
http://www.voxy.co.nz/business/5/379526
With a background built on his Samoan and Tokelauan values and morals,
and faith encouraged by the Catholic church and his parents,
17-year-old Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Malaga Aukusotino mixes
service with leadership and entrepreneurship. The Year 12 student and
his Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) team, The Hustle, from Bishop Viard
College in Porirua, claimed the National Excellence Business Award for
Pasifika Business at the recent Lion Foundation YES National Awards
2020, staged at Te Papa Tongarewa.

Wall of Fame runs out of room
https://www.odt.co.nz/the-star/wall-fame-runs-out-room
In a world which has been disrupted by a global pandemic, Kavanagh
College pupils are still achieving at a national level. Each year
since about 1993 pupils who have achieved national honours have their
photographs put on the school's Wall of Fame. This year space is
running out, and the school has had to make some room.

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Sunday, December 20, 2020

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Dear readers:

This is the final News & Notes for 2020. The newsletter will start
again in the second week of January 2021 or when there is something
interesting to report.

Every best wish and all God's blessings for a happy Christmas. Mike Leon

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

http://www.catholic.org.nz

"Forgotten man" St Joseph a model for men who wish to be good fathers
(17 Dec 2020)
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/st-jospeh-a-model/
Pope Francis has has proclaimed a "Year of St Joseph" from 8 December
2020 to 8 December 2021 ,,,


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

** Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand is sending solidarity funding to its
partners in Fiji to help communities hit by Cyclone Yasa.

** Pope Francis proclaimed a "Year of St Joseph" to honour St Joseph
the husband of Mary

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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/2020/

In 'NZ Catholic' no. 604, 13-26 December 2020: Ordinations for
Society of Mary ... New pastoral plan launched in Auckland ... New
vaccines prompt some serious questions ... Abuse survivors speak at
redress hearing ... Top scholars 2020 ... Fr Maurice Ford recognised
as a 'Local Hero' ... Youth leaders receive Tu Kahikatea awards ... A
'practical and real' celebration for World Day of the Poor ... Curtain
comes down on Cluny kindy.

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

RNZ. Sunday Morning, with Jim Mora
9:50 A Christmas like no other in Bethlehem
https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/sunday/audio/2018777952/a-christmas-like-no-other-in-bethlehem
New Zealander Brother Peter Bray is the Vice Chancellor of Bethlehem
University, the first university established in Palestine and the only
Catholic University in the Holy Land. They're preparing for the
biggest day of the year in the little town of Bethlehem, off the back
of a year that has been like no other before.

Future uncertain for exposed pipe organ in remains of Catholic cathedral
https://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/123727494/future-uncertain-for-exposed-pipe-organ-in-remains-of-catholic-cathedral
The future of a historic pipe organ left exposed in the ruins of
Christchurch's partially demolished Catholic cathedral is uncertain.

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

So long, Mr Flanagan — you were a great teacher
Otago Daily Times
https://pressreader.com/article/282080574427899
On December 9, one of the great Catholic school educators retired from
teaching history and geography after 44 years — 38 of those at St
Paul's High School and Kavanagh College.

Kavanagh College : Fairweather thrilled to go below Olympic freestyle
qualifying time
https://www.odt.co.nz/sport/swimming/fairweather-thrilled-go-below-olympic-freestyle-qualifying-time

Sacred Heart student wins US athletic scholarship - Sacred Heart Girls' College
http://www.voxy.co.nz/lifestyle/5/379487
A year 13 Sacred Heart Girls' College student has been offered
numerous track and field scholarship offers from public and private
Division 1, 2, and 3 universities in the USA, ranging in value up to
$300,000.

St Peter's College principal keen to instil the school's values
https://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/300183839/st-peters-college-principal-keen-to-instil-the-schools-values
When Margaret Leamy left St Peter's College as a student in the 1980s,
she never dreamed of coming back. Now, she's sitting in the
principal's chair.

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FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT

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Today's Mass is broadcast on Auckland Diocese's YouTube channel from
St Peter's Church, Waiheke Island, celebrated by Pa Peter Tipene, at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-JMiIYiYTI

and on Shine TV (Freeview channel 25) at 2 pm and live streamed at:
https://www.shinetv.co.nz/stream/ (only viewable in New Zealand).

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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/

Fr Kevin Waldie sm. Sunday Reflection:
https://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/category/sunday-reflection/

Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith (audio):
http://station15.co.nz

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STATION XV

http://station15.co.nz/

Episode 157 — Commission, Coronavirus, Cardinal, Christmas Card
(December 15, 2020)
http://station15.co.nz/2020/12/station-xv-episode-157-commission-coronavirus-cardinal-christmas-card/

In a year when COVID-19 has dominated people's lives, it's fitting
that it features in the final episode of 2020. Pope Francis has warned
that the pandemic shouldn't be exploited for political point-scoring,
but the panel concludes that the horse might have bolted on that
front. The New Zealand Royal Commission into Abuse in Care has held
its first hearings into faith-based organisations, and it hasn't been
easy listening (or reading). Anna, Don, James and Gavin also discuss
the elevation of the first African-American to the College of
Cardinals and his take on the new US President, before they mull over
Pope Francis' planned trip to Iraq next year. Wishing all our
listeners a blessed and safe Christmas.

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

http://cruxnow.com

Papal Foundation's COVID grants will fund medicine, food in developing countries
https://cruxnow.com/church-in-the-usa/2020/12/papal-foundations-covid-grants-will-fund-medicine-food-in-developing-countries/

Vatican cardinal says papal trip to Iraq a 'sign of hope' for
struggling local Church
https://cruxnow.com/church-in-the-middle-east/2020/12/vatican-cardinal-says-papal-trip-to-iraq-a-sign-of-hope-for-struggling-local-church/

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EMPLOYMENT
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Programmes manager, aid and development, Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand
https://www.caritas.org.nz
Details in 'NZ Catholic' December 13-26 2020, p.16, at
https://tinyurl.com/ycbf8tdx
and from enquiries@twoticks.co.nz, tel.: 0800 763 675

Catholic Archdiocese of Wellington.
Director, Church Mission. Director, Development, Investment and Finance.
Details in 'NZ Catholic' no. 602, November 15-28 2020 p.11, from
Shane Mackay tel. 04 915 0563 and at:
https://www.ocg.co.nz/resources/jobs/director-church-mission/SMA68375OCG
and
https://www.ocg.co.nz/resources/jobs/director-development-investment-and-finance/SMA68485OCG

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 diocese of Auckland:
https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/administration/staff-vacancies/

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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/

St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East'
https://www.columban.org.au/media-and-publications/the-far-east-magazine/archive/

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

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' 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

https://www.romereports.com/en/ (video)
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=rome+reports&sp=EgIIAw%253D%253D

https://catholicherald.co.uk/
For the full texts, enter the headline in Google.

http://www.cruxnow.com

http://www.lastampa.it/vaticaninsider/eng
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NZCBC on Facebook
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** Fr John O'Connor's Food For Faith page for daily Advent reflections
delivered by email.

** Pope Francis has announced a special year dedicated to St Joseph,
coinciding with the 150th anniversary of the declaration of St Joseph
as Patron of the Catholic Church.

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Church 'blown away' as good-hearted Kiwis replace stolen food, gifts
for the needy
https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/church-blown-away-good-hearted-kiwis-replace-stolen-food-gifts-needy
St Vincent de Paul Society president Mike Keenan says he's had his
spirits boosted by the response from locals, businesses and other
organisations who jumped to support his church community after about
$2000 of goods destined for needy families this Christmas were stolen.

Service to pay tribute to Sisters of Mercy's long history in Blenheim
https://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/marlborough-top-stories/300180205/service-to-pay-tribute-to-sisters-of-mercys-long-history-in-blenheim
Ginetta Petersen, 55, and the office manager at St Mary's Catholic
Church remembers her pre-school days with the Sisters of Mercy.

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

Educating 'whole person' rewarding
https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/educating-%E2%80%98whole-person%E2%80%99-rewarding
For Paul Richardson, primary education has always been about much more
than just reading, writing and arithmetic. Mr Richardson (65), who
retires early next year after 18 years as principal at Dunedin's
Sacred Heart School, said his focus had always been on "education of
the whole person".

North Island tour shortly
https://www.oamarumail.co.nz/sport/north-island-tour-shortly/
Covid-19 could have put a halt to a St Kevin's College cricket tour
this year, but organisers refused to let that happen.

Pacific business alive and well
http://www.voxy.co.nz/business/5/379006
Bishop Viard College company The Hustle has claimed the National
Excellence Business Award for Pasifika Business at last week's Lion
Foundation YES National Awards 2020, staged at Te Papa Tongarewa.

St Patrick's School donate gift boxes for families in need
https://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/news/123650542/st-patricks-school-donate-gift-boxes-for-families-in-need
Boxes filled with toys, stationary and games will make their way to
families in need throughout Southland thanks to the efforts of
students at St Patrick's School in Invercargill.

Palmerston North students' honey venture signals sweet success after high school
https://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/300179138/palmerston-north-students-honey-venture-signals-sweet-success-after-high-school
Students at St Peter's College in Palmerston North have launched a
honey venture, which will carry on once school is out.

Exceptional Teachers Receive National Excellence In Teaching Awards
https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/ED2012/S00014/exceptional-teachers-receive-national-excellence-in-teaching-awards.htm
Six of New Zealand's top primary and secondary school educators have
received National Excellence in Teaching Awards, among them David
Ivory of St John's College (Hastings).

Integrated schools take govt to court over property funding
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/432099/integrated-schools-take-govt-to-court-over-property-funding
The Association of Proprietors of Integrated Schools said the
government should have included them when it announced at the end of
last year it was giving state schools $400 million to spend on their
buildings as part of a wider package of infrastructure spending.

Charges 'likely' for filming
https://www.odt.co.nz/regions/west-coast/charges-%E2%80%98likely%E2%80%99-filming
The boy who filmed the callous assault of a young John Paul II High
School pupil in the sanctuary of her classroom, is likely to be
charged.

New-look classrooms get thumbs up from St Joseph's Waitara students
https://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/123597924/newlook-classrooms-get-thumbs-up-from-st-josephs-waitara-students
Students at St Joseph's School in Waitara have gone from learning in
"cold and old" classrooms to fresh, modern spaces thanks to a recent
makeover.

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THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT

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Today's Mass is broadcast on Auckland Diocese's YouTube channel from
St Mark's Church, Pakuranga, celebrated by Fr Sherwin Lapaan, at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqlE2Wwgo30

and on Shine TV (Freeview channel 25) at 2 pm and live streamed at:
https://www.shinetv.co.nz/stream/ (only viewable in New Zealand).

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Inspired Word: A video reading and commentary on the gospel of the day:

John 1:19-28 : John the Baptist's message
A reading and commentary by Dr Raymond Pelly and Very Rev. Frank
Neslon at St John's Cathedral, Wellington.

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Other 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/

Fr Kevin Waldie sm. Sunday Reflection:
https://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/category/sunday-reflection/

Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith (audio):
http://station15.co.nz

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EMPLOYMENT
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Catholic Archdiocese of Wellington.
Director, Church Mission. Director, Development, Investment and Finance.
Details in 'NZ Catholic' no. 602, November 15-28 2020 p.11, from
Shane Mackay tel. 04 915 0563 and at:
https://www.ocg.co.nz/resources/jobs/director-church-mission/SMA68375OCG
and
https://www.ocg.co.nz/resources/jobs/director-development-investment-and-finance/SMA68485OCG

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 diocese of Auckland:
https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/administration/staff-vacancies/

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THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND

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

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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'
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/

St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East'
https://www.columban.org.au/media-and-publications/the-far-east-magazine/archive/

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

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' 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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http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

https://www.romereports.com/en/ (video)
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=rome+reports&sp=EgIIAw%253D%253D

https://catholicherald.co.uk/
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Catholic Church will listen to learn from abuse survivors (30 Nov 2020)
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/church-will-listen-to-survivors/
The Catholic Church is determined to listen, learn, and reflect on the
evidence of survivors who will speak at the first faith-based redress
hearings of the Royal Commission into Abuse in Care, starting today in
Auckland ...

NZCBC on Facebook
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** Messages from the bishops about the Royal Commission on Abuse in Care

** In a YouTube video, Bishop Pat and Bishop Michael G talk about the
Mission Map pastoral plan initiative of the Auckland Diocese, launched
today

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in State Care

This week the Commission has been hearing testimony from victims of
abuse by Catholic clergy and religious between the 1950s and the
1980s. Reports of their testimony are here:
https://news.google.com/search?q=Royal%20Commission%20of%20Inquiry%20catholic&hl=en-NZ&gl=NZ&ceid=NZ%3Aen

Next week the Commission will hear testimony about the institutions of
the Anglican Church and Salvation Army.
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Demolition begins on Christchurch's Catholic cathedral frontage
https://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/123582941/demolition-begins-on-christchurchs-catholic-cathedral-frontage
Work to demolish the Barbadoes St frontage of the earthquake-damaged
Catholic cathedral in Christchurch started on Wednesday. The $1.8
million demolition project began in September. Bishop Paul Martin
announced in August last year that he wanted to demolish the
cathedral, which was completed in 1905.

Parishioners 'devastated' as last rites given to rural churches (video and text)
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/123513298/parishioners-devastated-as-last-rites-given-to-rural-churches
St Anthony's Church on the main road into Martinborough has been an
integral piece of Yvonne Riddiford's family's life for generations.
The 95-year-old was "desperately sad" to find out her church would
likely be sold and not used for its original spiritual purpose ...

Church musicians recognised with papal medal
https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/inspire-me/123575468/church-musicians-recognised-with-papal-medal
For more than 30 years, Bill McElhinney and Mike Cullimore have been
filling Blenheim's St Mary's Church with music almost every Sunday. In
recognition of their contribution, the pair were awarded a Benemerenti
Medal, an honour which comes from the Pope for their service to the
Catholic Church.

Former Polish refugee found new hope and life in New Zealand
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/123166461/former-polish-refugee-found-new-hope-and-life-in-new-zealand
On October 31, 1944, Iza Choros was one of 733 children who sailed
into Wellington Harbour to begin a new life in Pahiatua's "Little
Poland" camp, in Wairarapa.

Long service to community touched lives of many
https://pressreader.com/article/282162178786362
Tony Brady, who died in Oamaru Hospital on August 24, touched the
lives of many, whether through his work as a chartered accountant and
honorary auditor to many organisations, his lifetime involvement with
Scouts, or the Catholic Church and schools in Oamaru.

Surprise, relief as 'Olive Leaf' building consent declined
https://www.odt.co.nz/regions/wanaka/surprise-relief-%E2%80%98olive-leaf%E2%80%99-building-consent-declined
Supporters of the contentious "Olive Leaf" building next to St
Patrick's Catholic Church in Arrowtown say they are "deeply
disappointed" it has been refused resource consent.

Police hunt Christmas Grinch after hampers for the needy stolen from church
https://www.odt.co.nz/star-news/star-national/police-hunt-christmas-grinch-after-hampers-needy-stolen-church
Police are hunting Grinch-like thieves who made off with more than
$1000 worth of Christmas hamper goodies from a church cathedral. The
thieves targeted a food bank at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, or
St Patrick's church, on Broadfield Ave in Palmerston North.

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

Social media post prompts 'horrific' assault on West Coast high school student
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/123606412/social-media-post-prompts-horrific-assault-on-west-coast-high-school-student
Five West Coast students have been disciplined after storming into
another school and assaulting a girl in the middle of a class.
Greymouth High School principal Andy England said the "horrific event"
happened at John Paul II High School on Tuesday and was reportedly
prompted by an "offensive" post on social media.

Auckland teacher unable to walk for months after collision with unleashed dog
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/300166275/auckland-teacher-unable-to-walk-for-months-after-collision-with-unleashed-dog
Auckland high school teacher Beverley Steward, an English teacher at
St Mary's College in Ponsonby, has been unable to work or walk since
an unleashed dog bowled her over at Shepherds Park on the North Shore.

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SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT

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Today's Mass is broadcast on Auckland Diocese's YouTube channel from
St Joseph's Church, Takapuna, celebrated by Monsignor David Tonks, at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7kCzLUMycU

and on Shine TV (Freeview channel 25) at 2 pm and live streamed at:
https://www.shinetv.co.nz/stream/ (only viewable in New Zealand).

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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/

Fr Kevin Waldie sm. Sunday Reflection:
https://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/category/sunday-reflection/

Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith (audio):
http://station15.co.nz

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http://cruxnow.com

Bethlehem at Christmas: Unemployment can mean choosing food or medicine
https://cruxnow.com/church-in-the-middle-east/2020/12/bethlehem-at-christmas-unemployment-can-mean-choosing-food-or-medicine/
Bethlehem, West Bank — As Christmas approaches, Franciscan Father Rami
Asakrieh of St. Catherine Parish said he has been overwhelmed with
requests for help — people have been out of work and with no income
for almost nine months ...

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EMPLOYMENT
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St Francis Retreat Centre, 50 Hillsborough Road, Mt Roskill, Auckland.
https://www.stfrancisretreatcentre.org.nz/

** General Operations Manager
https://www.stfrancisretreatcentre.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/GeneralManagerAdvert2020.pdf

** Food service director (Head Chef)
https://www.stfrancisretreatcentre.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/FSM-HeadChef-JobDescription.pdf

Details in 'NZ Catholic' no. 603, November 29 - December 12 2020 p.5,
from finance@stfrancisretreatcentre.org.nz and on the above Web pages.
Applications close 8 December 2020.


Catholic Archdiocese of Wellington.
Director, Church Mission. Director, Development, Investment and Finance.
Details in 'NZ Catholic' no. 602, November 15-28 2020 p.11, from
Shane Mackay tel. 04 915 0563 and at:
https://www.ocg.co.nz/resources/jobs/director-church-mission/SMA68375OCG
and
https://www.ocg.co.nz/resources/jobs/director-development-investment-and-finance/SMA68485OCG


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 diocese of Auckland:
https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/administration/staff-vacancies/

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https://www.catholic.org.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/

St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East'
https://www.columban.org.au/media-and-publications/the-far-east-magazine/archive/

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

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
https://www.facebook.com/CatholicNZ/

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

Society of St Vincent de Paul NZ
https://www.facebook.com/Society-of-St-Vincent-de-Paul-in-New-Zealand-1065775963583004/

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News of the Church
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http://cathnews.co.nz/category/new-zealand/

http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

https://www.romereports.com/en/ (video)
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=rome+reports&sp=EgIIAw%253D%253D

https://catholicherald.co.uk/
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Prison chaplains needed to listen to the voices of society's rejected (26 Nov 2020)
Sister Veronica Casey is looking for people with the faith to listen to and help some of the country's most rejected people...


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** Sr Veronica Casey, PBVM,  Catholic Senior Prison Chaplain, is always seeking suitable people for the volunteer and paid prison chaplaincy roles she supports;  but she often can't find enough of them ...

** Living in a world of much confusion, today's thoughts from a Month of Thanks from Catholic Discovery.

** Father John O'Connor's popular Food for Faith page will have daily reflections for Advent. Go to his site and sign up to get the reflections daily by email during December: www.foodforfaith.org.nz


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'NZ CATHOLIC' 


In 'NZ Catholic' no.  603, November 29 - December 12 2020: NOPS to investigate Bishop Kavanagh's handling of abuse complaints ... Delight as Timaru's basilica reopens ... Palmerston North diocese in 'really good stead' for 2021 ... History lessons for Pacifica students ... Dr Kevin Shore is new CEO of Catholic Education Office ... Pregnancy Help moves closer to student hub ... Editorial: Getting ready for Advent ... Family weekend celebrated in Taupo ... Top scholars 2020 ... Second statue of St Barbara blessed in tunnel project ... A call to open hearts and homes to children.

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Smashing time as stormy wind wreaks havoc
A blustery weekend for the South resulted in widespread power outages, keeping fire and power crews busy. Strong winds caused part of the spire at St Patrick's Catholic Church in Rimu St, Invercargill, to come loose and the area was cordoned off to protect the public, the spokesman said.

Turning the Covid-19 death toll into music
When sound artist Daniel Beban thinks of this year's lockdown, he thinks of the daily death toll. So was born Daily Deaths, a new work which literally allows audiences to experience the unfolding days, weeks and months of the Covid-19 pandemic in sound. The hour-long piece is due to be performed at the Futuna Chapel in Karori, Wellington ...

Abuse in Care: Catholic Church loses bid to keep names of abusers secret
The Catholic Church has lost its bid to keep the identities of perpetrators and those accused of covering up abuse secret at the upcoming Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry hearing. The Catholic Church - in an application supported by the Anglican Church and Salvation Army - said they sought non-publication orders because they had not been given enough time to contact those who would be named, and the families of those now deceased. 

Carols on the Lawn returning after being rained off last year
After being rained off last year, Carols on the Lawn is returning to New Plymouth this Christmas. Bev Glover-Paix started the suburban sing-along in 2017, and expects this year's, on December 9, to be the biggest one yet.

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

Principal says quarry's potential health risk 'of huge concern'
A Featherston principal brought concerns over a quarry in the South Wairarapa town to the district council table yesterday. Jennifer Muth represented the St Teresa's Primary School board at a South Wairarapa District Council meeting in Martinborough.

Water, water everywhere - heavy rain leads to flooding in Taranaki
Hours of constant rain on Wednesday morning caused surface flooding and traffic chaos around Taranaki. St Joseph's Primary School, New Plymouth, principal Mike Dowd rolled up his trousers and helped ferry students across a flooded Calvert Rd.

Donated school goods part of military airlift to Tokelau
Toys, books and sports equipment donated from Wairarapa's Chanel College have added a personal touch to a substantial infrastructure delivery to Tokelau by the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF).

Mountain bike tracks planned
A block of land at St Kevin's College is being given an exhilarating new lease of life. The school is planting a hill block with native trees and within that creating a 2km downhill mountain bike track, in conjunction with Mountain Biking North Otago.

Principal excited by plans to modernise
The heart of St Joseph's School is the people, not the buildings, but principal Lorraine Frances-Rees is thrilled major changes are afoot. Last week, the Catholic Diocese of Dunedin, which owns the school, announced a commitment to fund substantial work to modernise the school's buildings.

Student barred from mainstream classes for a year is back in a school uniform
More than a year of being locked out of mainstream schooling has finally ended for Kalen.
Kalen is finally back at school. More than a year after the seven-year-old was expelled from Tokoroa's Tainui Full Primary School for extensive behavioural issues and left without any formal education since December when his homeschooling tutor left, he's just completed his second week at Saint Mary's Catholic School in Putaruru.

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FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT 

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Today's Mass is broadcast on Auckland Diocese's YouTube channel from the Church of the Good Shepherd, Balmoral, celebrated by Monsignor Bernard Kiely, at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hx1QdtlZDUE

and on Shine TV (Freeview channel 25) at 2 pm  and live streamed at: https://www.shinetv.co.nz/stream/ (only viewable in New Zealand).

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Inspired Word: A video reading and commentary on the gospel of the day:

Mark 13:33-37   No one knows the day or hour
A reading and commentary by Sister Stephanie Kitching and Sister Marcellin Wilson.

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Other 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/

Fr Kevin Waldie sm. Sunday Reflection: 

Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith (audio):

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


Pope tells 13 new cardinals that red hat is not a career advancement
On the eve of Advent, Pope Francis elevated 13 prelates from around the world to the rank of cardinal Saturday, telling them their new title is not meant to propel them up the next rung on the ecclesial ladder, but is an invitation to follow the path of Jesus ...

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EMPLOYMENT 
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St Francis Retreat Centre, 50 Hillsborough Road, Mt Roskill, Auckland.

** General Operations Manager

** Food service director (Head Chef)

Details in 'NZ Catholic' no.  603, November 29 - December 12 2020 p.5, from finance@stfrancisretreatcentre.org.nz and on the above Web pages.  Applications close 8 December 2020.


Catholic Archdiocese of Wellington. 
Director, Church  Mission.   Director, Development, Investment and Finance.
Details in 'NZ Catholic' no.  602, November 15-28 2020 p.11, from Shane Mackay tel. 04 915 0563 and at:
and


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: 

Job vacancies in the Catholic diocese of Auckland: https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/administration/staff-vacancies/

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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

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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Facebook
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NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference

Catholic Discovery NZ (Catholic Enquiry Centre)

'NZ Catholic' newspaper

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand

Holy Cross Seminary

Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ

Society of St Vincent de Paul NZ

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God bless,
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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE


Inquiry into how former Dunedin Bishop John Kavanagh dealt with abuse complaints (18 Nov 2020)
The Catholic Church has appointed an experienced independent investigator to look at whether the former Bishop of Dunedin, Bishop John Kavanagh, took proper action when he received complaints of sexual abuse ...

NZpray2day app now available for Apple devices (16 Nov 2020)
The Church-created Kiwi prayer app already beloved by New Zealand Catholic Android users is now available for iPhones and other Apple devices ...


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** Gratitude is difficult. Today's post from Catholic Discovery's "November, a month of thanks" series ...

** Investigation into the late Bishop John Kavanagh's handling of abuse complaints

** NZpray2day app for Apple devices. 

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'NZ CATHOLIC' 


In 'NZ Catholic' no.  602, November 15-28 2020 ... ARPA publication of the year ... Priests and bishop at pro-life street vigil ... Tikanga Maori needed in NZ Catholic Church ... Nuncio talks on youth, laity and Pope's vision ... Editorial: A bad day to be a Kiwi ... Decision made to sell three Wairarapa churches ... Unexpected journey for Ignatian students ... Two Mission Sisters served in many places ... Helen Luxford: Family Matters - Halloween ... Memorial for young Christchurch priest.

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Bishop at centre of name debate investigated
An independent investigation led by a Christchurch firm is under way into the handling of sexual abuse complaints by a former Roman Catholic bishop of Dunedin. The Catholic Church has appointed an independent investigator to look at whether Bishop John Kavanagh took proper action when he received complaints of sexual abuse during his tenure, between 1957 and 1985.

Victims alarmed over legal bid to suppress names of faith-based abusers
Efforts by church organisations to temporarily keep the names of deceased perpetrators secret ahead of an Abuse in Care inquiry is hugely upsetting for survivors, an advocate for abuse survivors says ...

Catholic Church made 'no real attempt to investigate' sexual abuse complaint
An investigation has found the Catholic Church's handling of New Zealand historical sex abuse was plagued by failures, with a victim saying she was re-traumatised by the experience. Two Catholic Marist brothers, Kevin Healy and Michael Beaumont, have admitted to, and since been convicted of, abusing a girl in their care in Wairarapa in the 1970s. The investigation's findings, provided to Stuff by the victim, found when the woman, referred to "Mrs A", came forward to complain to the Catholic order in the early 2000s there was "no real attempt to investigate or look for corroborating evidence".

Brooklyn: Saoirse Ronan's heartwrenching romantic drama comes to Netflix
Finally a movie the Catholic Church will want you to see. After a pummelling in Philomena, the deceits exposed in Doubt and the just plain wacko antics of Angels and Demons (not to mention the scandal of Spotlight), here's a film that casts the church and its representatives as having a positive effect ...

Services return to basilica
The bells of Sacred Heart Basilica are ringing once again. They were heard for the first time in nearly two years on Sunday, marking the end of Mass.

Papal medal for Vilma Hewald
Vilma Hewald received a Papal medal earlier this year at St Brigid's Catholic Church - the Benemerenti Medal, which recognises a lifetime of valuable service. The award was presented to a very surprised and humble Vilma by Monsignor Brian Walsh, Vicar General of the Palmerston North Catholic diocese.

"Light in the Lockdown" Concert
This concert will feature the music and songs of New Zealand composer and singer, Father Chris Skinner SM  ... 

Waimate parish selling old convent as it downsizes
The former St Patrick's convent on Timaru Rd in Waimate is headed for auction as the St Patrick's Parish looks to downsize.

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

Maiden national canoe polo crown for St Peter's College
Palmerston North's St Peter's College has claimed its first national schools canoe polo crown. St Peter's won the national tournament in Hastings last month, winning an exciting final 3-2 in golden goal extra time against Karamu High School, from Hastings. The school's previous highest ranking was third ...

Call for name change regardless of inquiry
Kavanagh College's name should be changed, regardless of the outcome of an investigation into its namesake, a Dunedin lawyer says. The Otago Daily Times this week reported an independent investigation had been launched into the handling of sexual abuse complaints by the former Roman Catholic Bishop of Dunedin, Bishop John Kavanagh.

Gymnastics of the cross (16 photos)
Chris Barton explores the religious expression embodied in the design of The Chapel of St Peter's College ...

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OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, UNIVERSAL KING

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Today's Mass is broadcast on Auckland Diocese's YouTube channel from Christ the King Parish Owairaka, celebrated by Fr Benedict Francis, at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPKryfrJJSM

and on Shine TV (Freeview channel 25) at 2 pm  and live streamed at: https://www.shinetv.co.nz/stream/ (only viewable in New Zealand).

**************

Inspired Word: A video reading and commentary on the gospel of the day:

Matthew 25:31-36   The final judgement
A reading and commentary by Sister Stephanie Kitching and Sister Marcellin Wilson.

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Other 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/

Fr Kevin Waldie sm. Sunday Reflection: 

Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith (audio):

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STATION XV


Episode 156 — Referendum, Result, Report and Recipes (November 16, 2020)

The election of just the second Catholic president in US history hasn't been universally welcomed even within Catholic circles, while in New Zealand, the euthanasia referendum has certainly disturbed many Catholics. Two diverse but also highly disturbing events — the terrorist attack in Nice and the report on former cardinal Theodore McCarrick's inexplicable rise up the Church's ranks — also feature in this month's episode. In the countdown to Christmas, there's at least a little to cheer about in the form of a new Vatican cookbook. Stay safe and God bless ...

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EMPLOYMENT 
**********

Catholic Archdiocese of Wellington. 
Director, Church  Mission.   Director, Development, Investment and Finance.
Details in 'NZ Catholic' no.  602, November 15-28 2020 p.11, from Shane Mackay tel. 04 915 0563 and at:
and


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: 

Job vacancies in the Catholic diocese of Auckland: https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/administration/staff-vacancies/

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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

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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Facebook
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NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference

Catholic Discovery NZ (Catholic Enquiry Centre)

'NZ Catholic' newspaper

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand

Holy Cross Seminary

Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ

Society of St Vincent de Paul NZ

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Yahoo! intends to shut down the YahooGroups service which has hosted Kiwicath since the early 2000s. The service will cease in one month's time, from the 15th of December.

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Te Kupenga's Dr Areti Metuamate joins ITENZ Board (12 November 2020)
Te Kupenga chief executive Dr Areti Metuamate has been appointed to the board of Independent Tertiary Education New Zealand (ITENZ), a national body representing private tertiary institutions ...


NZCBC on Facebook

** Another message for November the month of gratitude, from Catholic Discovery NZ

** Pope Francis has expressed closeness to all victims of abuse and emphasised the Church's commitment to eradicate this evil. 

** Ka pai Te Kupenga chief executive Dr Areti Metuamate, who has been appointed to the board of Independent Tertiary Education New Zealand (ITENZ),

** We've been asked to remind all our communities of the need to stay safe with Covid-19 by always washing your hands, using the Covid Tracer app everywhere you go, and getting a Covid-19 test if you feel unwell. 

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Euthanasia referendum: Catholic clergy say assisted dying runs against core values, Islamic leader threatens Muslims who choose it with Hell
Kiwi Catholics and Muslims may not be eligible for some of their most sacred religious rituals if they opt to end their lives by euthanasia now that it's nearly legal.

Big turnout as Whanganui Hospital's chapel marks 50 years
It was standing room only on Sunday as the 50th anniversary of Whanganui Hospital's chapel was celebrated in style. Officially dedicated on June 13, 1970, the ecumenical chapel has been "a place of peace for people of all faiths" for half a century

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

Jess happy to whistle while she works
Jess Crossley whistles when she's happy. Literally – the St Kevin's College pupil loves refereeing touch rugby. Her passion has led to her selection to officiate at next month's New Zealand Secondary School touch tournament.

Sacred Heart Girls College new learning block the silver lining after tragic fire three years ago
Sacred Heart Girls College has taken one of the lowest points in their history and have transformed it into the start of a new era of learning with the opening of their new learning centre.

Bishop blesses Sacred Heart Basilica and new Roncalli College sports complex
Building projects worth over $6 million were reopened and officially opened in Timaru on Sunday. Bishop Paul Martin of the Catholic Diocese of Christchurch firstly blessed the re-opening of the now earthquake-strengthened Sacred Heart Basilica and later blessed and officially opened the neighbouring parish centre and sports complex at Roncalli College.

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THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Today's Mass is broadcast on Auckland Diocese's YouTube channel from the chapel of St Peter's College, celebrated by Monsignor Paul Farmer at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DBmQ2Pakvg

and on Shine TV (Freeview channel 25) at 2 pm  and live streamed at: https://www.shinetv.co.nz/stream/ (only viewable in New Zealand).

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Inspired Word: A video reading and commentary on the gospel of the day:

Matthew 25:14-30  The parable of the three servants
A reading and commentary by Sister Stephanie Kitching.

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Other 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/

Fr Kevin Waldie sm. Sunday Reflection: 

Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith (audio):

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


Statue of Mary beheaded at cathedral in Fiji
A statue of Mary in Sacred Heart Cathedral in Suva, Fiji, was vandalized on Nov. 11. Police arrested the suspect, and are describing him as "of unsound mind" ...

McCarrick report should be lesson in transparency, say canon lawyers
The Vatican report on Theodore E. McCarrick's rise through the U.S. episcopal ranks should be a contemporary lesson in transparency for the entire church, said U.S. experts in church law ...

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