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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE
http://www.catholic.org.nz
NZ prisoners share poverty and ethnic minority status with those overseas (26 January 2020)
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/nz-prisoners-share-poverty/
New Zealand prisoners share with prisoners overseas issues of poverty, mental illness and being overly drawn from ethnic minorities, says Senior Catholic Prison Chaplain Sister Veronica Casey, who recently attended a Vatican meeting of prison chaplains...
NZCBC on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/pg/CatholicNZ/posts/
** Sister Veronica Casey, Senior Catholic Prison Chaplain (23 January 2020)
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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 issue no. 581, January 26 - February 8 2020: Clergy moves in six NZ dioceses - Bp. Michael Gielen: 'My first priority is supporting Bishop Pat' - CEO for new leadership institute - Interfaith exchange celebrated 800 years later - Michael Pender: Approaches to evangelisation - Ken Joblin: Lost in wonder (some thoughts about heaven) - New Our Lady shrine for Canterbury - Kiwi writes screenplay for 'The Two Popes' - 'Best in the West' as rebuilt Holy Cross dedicated - Top scholars 2019 - Whangarei's summer of building family faith - Two jubilees for Cardinal Williams.
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Christchurch Catholic bishop makes final call on super parish reshuffle
https://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/119025768/christchurch-catholic-bishop-makes-final-call-on-super-parish-reshuffle
A radical plan to merge 12 Catholic parishes into five new super parishes has been given the go ahead by Christchurch bishop Paul Martin. After six months of feedback on the merger, Martin opted for a plan that was largely unchanged from the original proposals outlined in June.
Pride in Brothers' contribution remains
https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/pride-brothers%E2%80%99-contribution-remains
Reflecting on 70 years of service brings up mixed emotions for Dunedin's last remaining Christian Brother. Br Graeme Donaldson (86) will today mark his milestone with a Mass of Thanksgiving at St Patrick's's Basilica in South Dunedin, attended by the Catholic Bishop of Dunedin, the Most Rev Michael Dooley.
Catholic Church called on to apologise for colonial land confiscations
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/407887/catholic-church-called-on-to-apologise-for-colonial-land-confiscations
The New Zealand Maori Council is calling on the Catholic Church to apologise for its role in the confiscation of Maori land and colonisation. Central to the issue is what's known as the Doctrine of Discovery - borne out a number of Catholic laws (called 'papal bulls') under Pope Alexander the Sixth's reign in the 15th century. It was used internationally as justification for Christians to claim land belonging to non-Christians.
'Debt is the slavery of the free', Gisborne nuns tell Parliament
https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/118890144/debt-is-the-slavery-of-the-free-gisborne-nuns-tell-parliament
"Debt is the Slavery of the Free" nuns told MPs preparing laws to reign in the predatory behaviour of lenders. The "radical nuns from Gisborne" from the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart may not sound like they have anything to say to you about your financial situation. These are nuns who have first-hand knowledge of the horrors of debt slavery and impoverishment experienced in modern New Zealand through volunteering in budgeting agencies...
An old nunnery in Te Aroha has been renovated into a historical stay (text and video)
https://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/news/118824196/an-old-nunnery-in-te-aroha-has-been-renovated-into-a-historical-stay
You don't have to take a solemn vow to stay the night in one of Te Aroha's nunnery chambers- just wipe your feet at the door. The town's convent has been converted into guest accommodation for holidaymakers wanting to have a restful and reflective visit in Te Aroha. Previously named the Convent of Mercy, The Nunnery sits behind the Saint Joseph's Catholic Church and St Joseph's School on the corner of Koromiko St and Burgess St.
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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS
Francis Xavier, Whangarei: Whangarei 5-year-old can't wait to start school
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503450&objectid=12303210
Bria Isaacs-Neha can't wait for her first day of school. Bria turned 5 on January 14 and on February 3 she will start her first day at St Francis Xavier Catholic School in Whangarei.
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INSPIRED WORD
"Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is close at hand" (Matthew 4, 12-23)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3VgOIhsa2k
A reading and commentary by Fr Edward J. Tyler, NSW, Australia
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CRUX - Edited by John L. Allen Jr. and Inés San Martin
http://cruxnow.com
'Word of God' Sunday a chance to strengthen Catholics' scripture understanding, scholars say
https://cruxnow.com/church-in-the-usa/2020/01/word-of-god-sunday-a-chance-to-strengthen-catholics-scripture-understanding-scholars-say/
As the worldwide Catholic Church prepares to celebrate the first Sunday of the Word of God this weekend, Bible scholars in the U.S. hope the commemoration strengthens Scriptural devotion in American households. Since Catholicism is imbued with sacramental celebrations, scholars note that Scripture can take a backseat to other aspects of church life. Dr. Gina Hens-Piazza, a professor of Old Testament studies at Jesuit School of Theology, said the Church should "empower" people and inform them that "they have the capacity to study Scripture" ...
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EMPLOYMENT
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National Treasurer, Society of Saint Vincent de Paul New Zealand (voluntary role)
https://www.svdp.org.nz/
Details in 'NZ Catholic' January 26 - February 8 2020 p.20, and 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 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 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/
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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Facebook
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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
in NZ and the World
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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
Morning Catholic Must Reads : https://bit.ly/2TILT2N
http://www.cruxnow.com
http://www.lastampa.it/vaticaninsider/eng
NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE
http://www.catholic.org.nz
NZ prisoners share poverty and ethnic minority status with those overseas (26 January 2020)
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/nz-prisoners-share-poverty/
New Zealand prisoners share with prisoners overseas issues of poverty, mental illness and being overly drawn from ethnic minorities, says Senior Catholic Prison Chaplain Sister Veronica Casey, who recently attended a Vatican meeting of prison chaplains...
NZCBC on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/pg/CatholicNZ/posts/
** Sister Veronica Casey, Senior Catholic Prison Chaplain (23 January 2020)
**********************************
'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 issue no. 581, January 26 - February 8 2020: Clergy moves in six NZ dioceses - Bp. Michael Gielen: 'My first priority is supporting Bishop Pat' - CEO for new leadership institute - Interfaith exchange celebrated 800 years later - Michael Pender: Approaches to evangelisation - Ken Joblin: Lost in wonder (some thoughts about heaven) - New Our Lady shrine for Canterbury - Kiwi writes screenplay for 'The Two Popes' - 'Best in the West' as rebuilt Holy Cross dedicated - Top scholars 2019 - Whangarei's summer of building family faith - Two jubilees for Cardinal Williams.
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Christchurch Catholic bishop makes final call on super parish reshuffle
https://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/119025768/christchurch-catholic-bishop-makes-final-call-on-super-parish-reshuffle
A radical plan to merge 12 Catholic parishes into five new super parishes has been given the go ahead by Christchurch bishop Paul Martin. After six months of feedback on the merger, Martin opted for a plan that was largely unchanged from the original proposals outlined in June.
Pride in Brothers' contribution remains
https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/pride-brothers%E2%80%99-contribution-remains
Reflecting on 70 years of service brings up mixed emotions for Dunedin's last remaining Christian Brother. Br Graeme Donaldson (86) will today mark his milestone with a Mass of Thanksgiving at St Patrick's's Basilica in South Dunedin, attended by the Catholic Bishop of Dunedin, the Most Rev Michael Dooley.
Catholic Church called on to apologise for colonial land confiscations
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/407887/catholic-church-called-on-to-apologise-for-colonial-land-confiscations
The New Zealand Maori Council is calling on the Catholic Church to apologise for its role in the confiscation of Maori land and colonisation. Central to the issue is what's known as the Doctrine of Discovery - borne out a number of Catholic laws (called 'papal bulls') under Pope Alexander the Sixth's reign in the 15th century. It was used internationally as justification for Christians to claim land belonging to non-Christians.
'Debt is the slavery of the free', Gisborne nuns tell Parliament
https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/118890144/debt-is-the-slavery-of-the-free-gisborne-nuns-tell-parliament
"Debt is the Slavery of the Free" nuns told MPs preparing laws to reign in the predatory behaviour of lenders. The "radical nuns from Gisborne" from the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart may not sound like they have anything to say to you about your financial situation. These are nuns who have first-hand knowledge of the horrors of debt slavery and impoverishment experienced in modern New Zealand through volunteering in budgeting agencies...
An old nunnery in Te Aroha has been renovated into a historical stay (text and video)
https://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/news/118824196/an-old-nunnery-in-te-aroha-has-been-renovated-into-a-historical-stay
You don't have to take a solemn vow to stay the night in one of Te Aroha's nunnery chambers- just wipe your feet at the door. The town's convent has been converted into guest accommodation for holidaymakers wanting to have a restful and reflective visit in Te Aroha. Previously named the Convent of Mercy, The Nunnery sits behind the Saint Joseph's Catholic Church and St Joseph's School on the corner of Koromiko St and Burgess St.
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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS
Francis Xavier, Whangarei: Whangarei 5-year-old can't wait to start school
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503450&objectid=12303210
Bria Isaacs-Neha can't wait for her first day of school. Bria turned 5 on January 14 and on February 3 she will start her first day at St Francis Xavier Catholic School in Whangarei.
****************************************
INSPIRED WORD
"Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is close at hand" (Matthew 4, 12-23)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3VgOIhsa2k
A reading and commentary by Fr Edward J. Tyler, NSW, Australia
*******************************************
CRUX - Edited by John L. Allen Jr. and Inés San Martin
http://cruxnow.com
'Word of God' Sunday a chance to strengthen Catholics' scripture understanding, scholars say
https://cruxnow.com/church-in-the-usa/2020/01/word-of-god-sunday-a-chance-to-strengthen-catholics-scripture-understanding-scholars-say/
As the worldwide Catholic Church prepares to celebrate the first Sunday of the Word of God this weekend, Bible scholars in the U.S. hope the commemoration strengthens Scriptural devotion in American households. Since Catholicism is imbued with sacramental celebrations, scholars note that Scripture can take a backseat to other aspects of church life. Dr. Gina Hens-Piazza, a professor of Old Testament studies at Jesuit School of Theology, said the Church should "empower" people and inform them that "they have the capacity to study Scripture" ...
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EMPLOYMENT
**********
National Treasurer, Society of Saint Vincent de Paul New Zealand (voluntary role)
https://www.svdp.org.nz/
Details in 'NZ Catholic' January 26 - February 8 2020 p.20, and 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 diocese of Auckland: https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/administration/staff-vacancies/
******************************************************
THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND
https://www.catholic.org.nz/
***********************
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/
***********************
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 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
in NZ and the World
*****************
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
Morning Catholic Must Reads : https://bit.ly/2TILT2N
http://www.cruxnow.com
http://www.lastampa.it/vaticaninsider/eng
