Sunday, October 29, 2023

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE


Fr Richard Laurenson appointed Catholic Bishop of Hamilton
Pope Francis has appointed Father Richard Laurenson from the Diocese of Hamilton as the new Catholic Bishop of Hamilton. Bishop-elect Laurenson replaces Bishop Stephen Lowe, who was appointed Bishop of Auckland in December 2021. It means all six New Zealand dioceses now have a bishop, following the recent ordination and installation of Bishop John Adams as Bishop of Palmerston North ...



** Pope Francis speaks at Synod on Synodality: 'Clericalism defiles the Church

** In a heart-breaking turn of events this week, the hall adjacent to the St. Porphyrios Church in Gaza, which provided refuge for 411 people, was struck by a rocket

** At Friday's Synod press briefing, Dr Paolo Ruffini reveals how the final Synthesis Report will be voted at the Assembly, and Fr Timothy Radcliffe asserts that fear of synodality grows out of misunderstanding of its true purpose. 

** Here's a video of today's Vigil for Peace in the Holy Land, held at the Anglican Cathedral of St Paul in Wellington.

** Yesterday, with the assent of the Holy Father, the Members and Delegates of the XVI General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops send a letter to the People of God. 

** Pope Francis called on Christians all over the world to join in a day of fasting and prayer on 27 October for a peaceful resolution to the conflict in the Holy Land. 

** Here is a favourite photo of our new Hamilton Bishop-elect Richard Laurenson with his cat, Josie. 

** Participants in the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops taking place in Rome have approved a Letter to the People of God 

** Pope Francis has appointed Father Richard Laurenson from the Diocese of Hamilton as the new Catholic Bishop of Hamilton. 

** Here's a secular, academic view of the current Synod in Rome, written by Richard Wood, President, Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies, University of Southern California.

** The National Liturgy Office has published a Prayer for Peace in Israel and Palestine. 

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS


Noel Johnstone  1934 -2023: A man with 'imaginative creativity'
Waikato Times 28 Oct 2023 
Noel Johnstone was not a natural politician. Reserved by nature, with a social conservatism reflective of his deep Catholic faith, his outward demeanour suggested the stoicism of the New Zealand rural male.

Police investigating allegations against prominent Catholic officials, Court of Appeal considering last-minute injunction
Prominent leaders within New Zealand's Catholic Church are being investigated by police over historical allegations of abuse. A police spokeswoman confirmed that an investigation had been launched after police received reports earlier this year of historical abuse at a premises in the North Island ...

Fr Richard Laurenson Appointed Catholic Bishop Of Hamilton
Pope Francis has appointed Father Richard Laurenson from the Diocese of Hamilton as the new Catholic Bishop of Hamilton. Bishop-elect Laurenson replaces Bishop Stephen Lowe, who was appointed Bishop of Auckland in December 2021. It means all six New Zealand dioceses now have a bishop, following the recent ordination and installation of Bishop John Adams as Bishop of Palmerston North ...

'Ideal time' to celebrate history of Broad Bay
The extraordinary history of Broad Bay/Whaka Oho Rahi, from a place where Maori gathered food, to an early European holiday resort and on to becoming a thriving community, will be celebrated from this weekend. Organising group member Tessa Mills said Broad Bay/Whaka Oho Rahi would mark several significant anniversaries this year — 175 years since European settlement in the area, 100 years since the founding of the Broad Bay Boat Club and 75 years since the historic Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church was moved to Broad Bay ...

Chapel triumphs over tribulations
The Post 25 Oct 2023 
It has been vandalised, suffered from mould and been red-stickered but one of Wellington's most historic buildings – Island Bay's Erskine Chapel – has finally been restored. Heritage New Zealand describes the chapel, designed by John Sydney Swan in 1929, as "a masterpiece of French Gothic architecture" and has a Category 1 listing ...

NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

St Joseph's School Stratford pupils enjoy Mission Day celebrations
It was all the fun of the fair, plus calves, lambs, cakes and even a church service when pupils and whanau of St Joseph's Stratford held their annual Mission Day event recently.

Stallholder registrations open for St Peter's College Palmerston North spring market
A spring market is taking over Milson on November 18, with a special bonus for plant lovers and owners of dirty cars. The spring market and car boot sale is run by St Peter's Parents, Teachers and Friends Association and will be held at the college from 8.30am-12pm.

St Joseph's Dannevirke celebrates 125 years
It was a weekend of celebration for parishioners and visitors as St Joseph's parish in Dannevirke celebrated its 125th Jubilee. More than 100 people came along for the celebration, the culmination of several months of build-up, which included a quiz and a concert. Two masses were held over a Saturday and Sunday earlier this month, both attended by the new Bishop of Palmerston North Rev John Adams ...

Taranaki primary school's popular art fundraiser returns
An iconic school art auction is returning for the first time in four years. St Joseph's Primary School in New Plymouth is renowned for an auction, which has been going for more than 20 years. It's become a thing of legend where you can pick up a one-off piece from a number of Taranaki artists or artists with a tie to the region. "It's all voluntary and all for the school," principal Mary Kleinsman-Powell said ...

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THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (A) 

https://www.youtube.com/c/AucklandCatholic/videos

Today's Mass is celebrated by Pa Peter Tipene at St Mary's parish, Avondale, Auckland. It can be viewed at: 

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 Sister Stephanie Kitching.
Matthew 22:34-40  The great commandment

Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith (podcast): Homily for the Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time:
https://station15.co.nz/

Marist Laity NZ. Living The Word:  30th Sunday: How Do You Limit Your Loving?
https://livingtheword.org.nz/

Your Catholic Corner (podcast)
A 30-minute reflection and commentary on the Sunday readings by Julie South.
30th Sunday of Ordinary Time - Year A : From Liberation to Ethics: Exploring Exodus, Thessalonians, and Matthew's Gospel
Today, we dive into the biblical gems hidden in the Book of Exodus , Paul's First Letter to the Thessalonians , and the Gospel according to Matthew .

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


Synod members deny 'authentic divisions,' but acknowledge missing voices
 Participants in Pope Francis's Synod of Bishops on Synodality have reiterated insistence that there are no hostile divisions in the process despite differences of opinion, while also calling for a greater participation of women in leadership and for stronger ecumenical efforts to be made ...

In letter to People of God, participants say synod isn't about 'ideology'
In a letter addressed to the entire People of God at the close of this month's synod discussion, participants rejected suggestions that the process has been influenced by ideology and said the contemporary Church must be better at listening and inclusion ...

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EMPLOYMENT 
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Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised on the Website of the Education Gazette: 

Vacancies at Caritas Aotearoa: 

Job vacancies in the Catholic dioceses of ...

Auckland: https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/staff-vacancies/

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THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND


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New Zealand Catholic 
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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. Newsletter

NZ Catholic Education Office Newsletter 'Kotui'

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' 

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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Catholic Discovery NZ (Catholic Enquiry Centre)

'NZ Catholic' newspaper

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Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ

Society of St Vincent de Paul NZ

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