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Oceania Catholic bishops publish response to Synod of Bishops document (13 Apr 2023 )
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/oceania-response/
The Catholic bishops of Oceania say their people's reflections for the global Synod of Bishops for a Synodal Church left them feeling "peace and joy", but also called them to be prophetic and ready to "model ourselves on the love we proclaim". The Oceania response was drafted by a writing and discernment group, which synthesised reports from the four bishops conferences and the local Eastern Catholic Churches. The document has now been published...
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** The 2023 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is next month. The week is celebrated in the Southern Hemisphere between Ascension Sunday and Pentecost Sunday, so this year from 21 May to 28 May. We've just published the resources for the week ...
** The Federation of Catholic Bishops Conferences of Oceania executive committee has published its response to Enlarge the Space of Your Tent, the Working Document for the Continental Stage of the Holy Father's Synod of Bishops.
** The General Secretariat for the Synod has announced that work has begun on the Instrumentum Laboris for the Synodal Assembly to be held in Rome in October 2023, as a group of experts from five continents meet to share their reflections on the Continental Stage.
** Following the Easter Sunday Mass, Pope Francis delivers his Easter message and blessing "Urbi et Orbi -- To the City and the World", underscoring the joyous hope that Christ's resurrection brings and encouraging Christians to rediscover the joy of serving God, working for peace, and helping our brothers and sisters in a world marked by so much suffering ...
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'NZ CATHOLIC'
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In issue no. 658, April 9-22 2023: Youth Catholic New Testament launched ... New trust to own Sister of Mercy ministries ...Daughter of saint speaks of parents' holiness (Dr Gianna Emanuela Molla) ... Defend life, family and Christian values says Nuncio ... Dr John Evangelista: 'Hearts Aflame' ... Editorial: A modern take on Easter (this is an experimental article written entirely by ChatGPT) ... Fr Dorado was a strong leader for Filipino priests ... Papal knight's wisdom and warmth will be missed (Geoff Ricketts) ... NZ bishops back repudiation of Doctrine of Discovery ... MacKillop anniversary celebrated at Port Chalmers ... Helen Luxford: Education, ethics and AI ... Msgr Carde was a channel of God's grace for many.
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
A quandary – fatherhood or priesthood?
https://www.sunlive.co.nz/news/316566-a-quandary-fatherhood-or-priesthood.html
On the eve of Easter, The Weekend Sun's Hunter Wells follows Father Adam Kirkeby's personal journey down a path of faith into the Catholic priesthood.
Plans for Tagalog Mass revival
https://www.odt.co.nz/regions/north-otago/plans-tagalog-mass-revival
Oamaru's new Catholic priest hopes to start services in the Tagalog language. Father Fredy Permentilla has recently taken over as St Patrick's parish priest. As part of his work, he is hoping to restart celebrating Mass in the native language of many of Oamaru's Filipino residents ...
Pasifika students urged to use 'discrimination' as fuel for success
https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/487868/pasifika-students-urged-to-use-discrimination-as-fuel-for-success
A senior New Zealand MP has encouraged pupils at a predominantly Pasifika all-girls secondary school in Auckland to pursue their aspirations and not be wavered by any discrimination they may face in their career pathways. McAuley High School in Otahuhu received a motivational visit from Aotearoa's Assistant Speaker Jenny Salesa, with three Silver Ferns players Mila Reuelu-Buchanan, Elle Temu and Maia Wilson during a Q and A event this week.
Susan Frykberg: World-renowned composer found final resting place in Whanganui
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/whanganui-chronicle/news/susan-frykberg-world-renowned-composer-found-final-resting-place-in-whanganui/YEJEMIV27BEB5MPY2LQ4Y5HI6U/
Whanganui held a special place in the heart of composer and sound artist Susan Frykberg and she chose it as her final resting place. Although she was born in Havelock North and spent many years in Canada and Australia, Frykberg found a spiritual home in Whanganui, where she was loved by members of the local Quaker, Catholic and arts communities. She was farewelled with a Requiem Mass held at St Mary's Catholic Church in Whanganui on Wednesday ...
Clean sweep for Taranaki high school at regional Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/stratford-press/news/clean-sweep-for-taranaki-high-school-at-regional-sheilah-winn-shakespeare-festival/QIR3GYEKARDUTLHINLYTYH5RXU/
All the world's a stage for the Taranaki high school students who have won their place at SGCNZ's National Shakespeare Schools Production. Sacred Heart Girls' College was the clear winner, with the school winning the 15-minute production and five-minute student-directed performance ...
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SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER - DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY - A
https://www.youtube.com/c/AucklandCatholic/videos
Today's Mass, celebrated by Pa Peter Tipene in the parish of St Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Avondale, Auckland, can be viewed at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0loJVNxSYAc
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).
New Zealand Commentaries on the Readings for the Sundays of the Year:
Inspired Word: A video reading and commentary on the gospel of the day by Violet Kudzotsa and Simon McLellan.
John 20:19-31 Jesus appears to his disciples
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzfTBfB48CU&list=PLeDNiKpHSQBDAIAYJEHi42R7ctvsFuTEU&index=39
Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith:
https://station15.co.nz/
Marist Laity NZ. Living the Word: Sundays of the Year: Discussion Guide
https://livingtheword.org.nz/
Divine Mercy Sunday – The Love and Mercy of God
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CRUX - Edited by John L. Allen Jr. and Inés San Martin
https://cruxnow.com
Resilient Pope presides over a decidedly multilateral Holy Week
https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2023/04/resilient-pope-presides-over-a-decidedly-multilateral-holy-week
Liturgically and spiritually, Christmas and Easter ae the holiest periods on the annual Christian calendar. This year, Pope Francis needed that platform to project strength, since he came into Holy Week after a surprise hospitalization had generated a health scare. On that front the pontiff delivered, demonstrating resilience and good form throughout his grueling schedule...
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Executive Director, NZ Catholic Bishops Conference, Wellington
Details at: https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/exec-director/ and from Chris Gilchrist on 027 5552074, gilchrist@ocg.co.nz
Applications close 17 April, 2023.
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.nz/we-offer/employment-opportunities
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THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND
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The six dioceses:
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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. Newsletter
https://www.cdd.nz/
The Nathaniel Centre. The New Zealand Catholic Bioethics Centre. 'The Nathaniel Report' http://www.nathaniel.org.nz/
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' FINAL ISSUE
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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