Sunday, July 24, 2022

NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

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

** Fr Neil Vaney SM from Catholic Discovery writes about some powerful matters he found on his recent visit to Canada.

** This coming Sunday 24 July is the second World Day  for Grandparents and the Elderly. Pope Francis has chosen as the theme: "In old age they will still bear fruit" (Psalm 92:15).

** Te Kupenga-Catholic Theological College is offering a face-to-face workshop in Auckland on 20 August -- "Accompanying Survivors of Sexual Harm; A Workshop for Church Leaders".

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS.  

Investigation launched into assisted dying case
https://www.odt.co.nz/news/national/investigation-launched-assisted-dying-case
An investigation has been launched after a complaint was laid about an assisted death in a public hospital. [Includes comments by John Kleinsman on underfunding of palliative care]

Robbery is 'kick in teeth' for charity
https://www.odt.co.nz/regions/southland/robbery-%E2%80%98kick-teeth%E2%80%99-charity
Thieves targeted the Invercargill arm of St Vincent de Paul last week, stealing food meant for Southland families in need and causing thousands of dollars' damage ...

The Secret History, a Stuff long read series
[Introduction] The Marist Brothers and Fathers have educated prime ministers, judges, cardinals and All Blacks at their Catholic high schools. In this series The Secret History, Steve Kilgallon investigates the power, abuse and cover-ups at the heart of two highly influential and wealthy religious groups.
Part 8: 'Keep the door open': how known abuser Alan Woodcock was allowed to keep teaching
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/129256006/keep-the-door-open-how-known-abuser-alan-woodcock-was-allowed-to-keep-teaching


NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

New St John's College principal appointed
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/news/new-st-johns-college-principal-appointed/GWTMWUQHES72YXJCLJBMSNK57U/
Having spent the past 18 years at Lindisfarne College, most recently as assistant rector, George Rogers says he is now looking forward to being a part of St John's College's next chapter.

Climate change needs urgency from government, says Youth MP Bethanie Luke
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/stratford-press/news/climate-change-needs-urgency-from-government-says-youth-mp-bethanie-luke/Z5THWNLN4FCZPTWFWZU4MXB77E/
With a focus on youth leadership and climate change, Bethanie Luke is looking forward to the experiences Youth Parliament 2022 will bring this week. Bethanie, a Sacred Heart Girls' College student, is Labour MP Andrew Little's Youth MP ...

Teacher keen to include, challenge, encourage
https://www.oamarumail.co.nz/community/teacher-keen-to-include-challenge-encourage/
The Oamaru Mail is catching up with new teachers throughout the Waitaki district. This week, Kayla Hodge chats with James Devereaux who has made the move to Oamaru from Auckland to join St Kevin's College as assistant principal ...

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SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (C)

Today's Mass, celebrated by Fr Vaughan Hook and the community of Mercy Parish, Dunedin South, can be viewed at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoDpqyZqtYs

Sunday Mass is also broadcast 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:
Luke 11:1-13 Jesus' teaching on prayer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=001_p90DnHs&list=PLeDNiKpHSQBAMx_xkzRR8wnm_isNdXF-u&index=14

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Other New Zealand Commentaries on the Sunday Readings:
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Fr Kevin Waldie SM. Sunday Reflection:
https://nzcatholic.org.nz/category/sunday-reflection/  

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

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

Canadian Indigenous welcome pope, but object to process, say it's only a start
https://cruxnow.com/church-in-the-americas/2022/07/canadian-indigenous-welcome-pope-but-object-to-process-and-warn-its-only-a-start
For many survivors of Canada's former residential school system, the apology Pope Francis is expected to deliver in person for the Catholic Church's role in the abuse they endured marks a milestone in their journey of healing ...

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EMPLOYMENT
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Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand: Current vacancies
** Writer and Storyteller (Part-Time)
** Resource and Engagement Assistant (Full-Time)
** Fundraising Communications Assistant (Part-Time)
** Request for Proposal for Independent Risk Assessment Provider
** Head of Programmes (Full-Time)
Details at: https://www.caritas.org.nz/work-with-us

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 at Caritas Aotearoa:
https://www.caritas.org.nz/work-with-us

Job vacancies in the Catholic dioceses of ...

Auckland: https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/staff-vacancies/
Hamilton: https://www.cdh.org.nz/jobs
Wellington: https://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/adw_community/vacancies/
Dunedin: https://www.cdd.org.nz/employment-opportunities

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THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND

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

The six dioceses:
https://www.catholic.org.nz/find-us/dioceses-2/#section_59

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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'.
https://www.cdh.org.nz/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
https://www.cdd.org.nz/

The Nathaniel Centre. The New Zealand Catholic Bioethics Centre. 'The Nathaniel Report' http://www.nathaniel.org.nz/

NZ Catholic Education Office. 'Lighting New Fires'
https://nzceo.schoolzineplus.com/nzceo/archive

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'
https://www.maristmessenger.co.nz

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul NZ.
https://www.svdp.org.nz/resources/  Newsletters. News in Brief:  

'Tui Motu Interislands'. An independent Catholic magazine.
https://tuimotu.org/   Scroll down to Articles, Explore More

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News of the Church
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