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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE
Lutherans and Catholics reach landmark Baptism agreement (19 Oct 2021)
Catholic and Lutheran churches in Aotearoa New Zealand have approved a statement recognising the unity of each other's baptisms. The statement – Baptised Together in Christ – will be particularly helpful for families wanting to baptise their child where one parent is Lutheran and the other Catholic ...
NZCBC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatholicNZ/
** The Catholic and Lutheran churches in Aotearoa NZ have approved a statement recognising each other's baptisms.
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS.
Auckland Bishop on Catholic Church reforms (audio)
Some changes could be on the way for the Catholic Church. Pope Francis has announced a two-year consultation process that aims to reform the Church. Called "Synod" the aim is to consult every Catholic parish and bishop around the world on the future direction of the Church. Assistant Catholic Bishop of Auckland Bishop Michael Gielen told Kate Hawkesby the Pope wants everyone to have their voices heard ...
World Famous in New Zealand: Mitimiti, an out-of-the-way seaside settlement in Hokianga
This little seaside settlement is not only at the literal end of the road, but the road itself is so out of the way that pretty much only locals take it. You'll pass through little Panguru, and see the 1930s Spanish Mission-style church Hato Kereti me Hato Remehio. Finally, you'll wind up at Mitimiti, a scattered collection of homes along this wild coast, anchored by Matihetihe marae, unique in the country for containing a Catholic Church, Hato Hemi.
Let the light in: Colin McCahon's forgotten architectural works
The work architect James Hackshaw, painter Colin McCahon and sculptor Paul Dibble did together between 1965 to 1979, a critical period in New Zealand's modern cultural history, resulted in a dozen buildings designed to serve diverse local communities, and, in three instances, families. The story of the collaboration between Hackshaw, McCahon and Dibble began in 1965 with the Catholic Bishop of Auckland, Bishop Delargey, who was fresh back from three years in Rome attending the Second Ecumenical Council of the Vatican, or Vatican II ...
Abuse in care: Chair claims church lawyers pushed back on inquiry scope
The chair of the Royal Commission of Inquiry says church lawyers and a Catholic Bishop pushed back on the scope of the inquiry ...
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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS
Craighead Diocesan and Roncalli College bag South Canterbury fair play rugby awards
Good conduct and sportsmanship in teenage rugby have been recognised with fair play awards in Timaru.
Chance for Ravuvu to show class
A talented schoolboy is among the swag of newcomers in the North Otago team this weekend. St Kevin's College winger Asesela Ravuvu will replace a man more than twice his age, Lemi Masoe.
Oamaru offers perfect mix
Oamaru has all the ingredients Caitlin Smith and Sye Johnson need – the people, the quirkiness and the opportunities. The couple both work at St Kevin's College an English teacher and Ms Smith in the hostel's kitchen.
School values key for new deputy principal
From cricket to the classroom, Craig Smith has always followed his passions. The St Kevin's College head of sport and physical education was appointed earlier this month as the Oamaru school's new deputy principal, taking over from Kerry Ryan.
Oamaru students stand up to ShakeOut
Oamaru students from St Joseph's School will be setting an example of how to respond in an earthquake for more than 500,000 Kiwis next Thursday as they take part in New Zealand ShakeOut.
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THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (B)
The Mass of the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, is celebrated by Fr Nathaniel Brazil at St Joseph's parish, Takapuna, Auckland. The Mass is broadcast on Auckland Diocese's YouTube channel at:
and on Shine TV (Freeview channel 25) at 2 pm and live streamed at: https://www.shinetv.co.nz/videos/live (only viewable in New Zealand).
Inspired Word: A video reading and commentary on the gospel of the day by Sister Stephanie Kitching:
Mark 10:46-52 Jesus heals blind Bartimaeus
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Other New Zealand Commentaries on the Sunday Readings:
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Fr Kevin Waldie SM. Sunday Reflection:
Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith (audio):
Marist Messenger. Daily Reflections: https://www.maristmessenger.co.nz/
Fr Frank Bird sm. Living the Word: Sundays of the Year: Discussion Guide - https://livingtheword.org.nz/
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CRUX - Edited by John L. Allen Jr. and Inés San Martin
Pope confirms Greece-Cyprus trip, says 2022 may bring Congo, Hungary and Oceania
"In the first week of December I am going to Greece and Cyprus," Pope Francis said in the interview with Vatican journalist Hernán Reyes Alcaide, correspondent in Rome for the Argentine news outlet Télam. In the interview, published Oct. 22, Francis said he also has ambitious travel aspirations for 2022, hoping to make trips to Africa, Europe, and Oceania ...
Vatican cardinal says Europe now becoming a 'mission territory'
"The faith is a gift from the Holy Spirit," said Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle on Thursday. "We are really concerned, not only for Europe, but for all the world, regarding evangelization." However, he insisted quoting St. Paul, "no one can see Jesus, no one can profess faith in Jesus, without the Holy Spirit. And the Holy Spirit also works through witnesses" ...
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EMPLOYMENT
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Parish Director of Mission, St Francis of Assisi Parish, Johnsonville, Wellington.
Details at http://stfrancisohariu.nz/updates/vacancies/ and in 'NZ Catholic' October 17-30 p.5.
Applications close 31st October 2021.
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 Volunteers Overseas programme:
Job vacancies in the Catholic diocese of Auckland: https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/staff-vacancies/
... and in the Archdiocese of Wellington:
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THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND
The six dioceses:
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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. https://nzcatholic.org.nz/
Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'.
Catholic Dioceses of Palmerston North and Wellington. 'Wel-com' http://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/welcom/
Catholic Diocese of Christchurch. 'Inform'
https://chchcatholic.nz/?sid=25 (Latest news - Latest Inform)
Catholic Diocese of Dunedin. Pastoral Newsletter
The Nathaniel Centre. The New Zealand Catholic Bioethics Centre. 'The Nathaniel Report' http://www.nathaniel.org.nz/
NZ Catholic Education Office. 'Lighting New Fires'
St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East'
Society of Mary. 'Marist Messenger'
Society of Saint Vincent de Paul NZ. News in Brief:
'Tui Motu Interislands'. An independent Catholic magazine.
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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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News of the Church
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