Sunday, December 6, 2020

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God bless,
Mike Leon
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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

http://www.catholic.org.nz

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

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

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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THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND

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

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