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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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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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