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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE
And then there were six: First formal photo of the six Catholic Bishops of Aotearoa NZ
For the first time since October 2019, each of the six Catholic dioceses of Aotearoa New Zealand has a bishop ...
Archbishop Paul Martin SM presented with symbolic Metropolitan's pallium in Mass at St Mary of the Angels Wellington
Archbishop of Wellington Paul Martin SM received his Metropolitan Archbishop's pallium and also blessed the iconic Holy Mary Mother of God artwork during the same 5pm Mass at St Mary of the Angels church in Wellington on Sunday 5 November ...
NZCBC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatholicNZ/
** Fr John O'Connor, co-director of the National Liturgy Office, has published a book of reflections from his Food For Faith blog "in the hope that they might present Christian faith in a way that is attractive and inspiring, the ultimate adventure,
** Make a note if you're in Wellington on Sunday 2 December. The annual March for Life takes place that day, gathering at Civic Square from 1pm and marching to Parliament at 2pm.
** For the first time since October 2019, each of our six dioceses has a bishop. Here's the first formal photo of all six bishops, taken after they celebrated Mass at Connolly Hall in Wellington today
** Rebecca from the Catholic Enquiry Centre has produced this video of Archbishop Paul receiving his pallium yesterday. Ka pai!
** Here's an album of Archbishop Paul receiving his Metropolitan Archbishop's pallium and blessing the iconic Holy Mary Mother of God artwork during the 5pm Mass at St Mary of the Angels church in Wellington yesterday ...
** What if your Christmas shopping could change lives? It can! 'Give for good' with Caritas Gifts this Christmas and support vulnerable communities to thrive!
** Two special events at this evening's 5pm Mass at St Mary of the Angels in Wellington: Archbishop of Wellington Paul Martin was presented with his pallium -- a symbol of the Metropolitan Archbishop bestowed by the Pope. And the blessing by Archbishop Paul of the special artwork of Ko Hata Maria,
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'NZ CATHOLIC'
Website: https://nzcatholic.org.nz/
Full text articles: https://nzcatholic.org.nz/2023/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NZCatholic/
In issue no. 673 November 5 - 18, 2023: Looking back on 90 years of faith and awe at St Michael's, Remuera ... Hamilton bishop-elect looks forward to role (Fr Richard Laurenson) ... Caremilites reflect on St Thérèse papal letter ... Indigenous Catholics and having a seat at the table ... Editorial: Marriage and friendship ... Steve Liddle: Reflecting on the purpose of Catholic schools ... Young people told about navigating cultural crisis (Brendan Malone) ... Anglican, Catholic bishops call for Holy Land ceasefire ... Call for renewed commitment to ecumenism in NZ ... Faith expressed through food and culture (Ethnic Chaplaincies Annual Festival) ... Social housing under new government (Jan Rutledge, De Paul House).
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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS
School rolls peak in South
Like the rest of the country, schools in Southland are seeing a steady increase in roll numbers. Schools have more pupils than ever after an immigration-driven surge in enrolments pushed the national school roll to 831,038 children. Invercargill's Verdon College principal Jarlath Kelly said his school had reached its maximum enrolment number and needed to hold spots for preference pupils ...
Sacred Heart College students win awards at Design, Make and Model competition
Three Sacred Heart College students have made their mark on the runway, winning several awards at a Design, Make and Model competition. Year 11 students Smriti Nijjar, Adalyn Homar and Emma Ritch spent months designing and creating their garments before walking the runway at the Hawke's Bay A & P Show ...
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THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (A)
Today's Mass is celebrated by Father Merv Duffy at Good Shepherd Parish, Balmoral, 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 Very Rev. Frank Nelson and Rev. Canon Jeny Wilkens at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.
Matthew 25:1-13 The parable of the ten young women
Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith (podcast): Homily for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time:
Marist Laity NZ. Living The Word: 32nd Sunday Year A: Waiting in readiness
Your Catholic Corner (podcast)
A 30-minute reflection and commentary on the Sunday readings by Julie South.
32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time - Year A : Wisdom and Wakefulness - Embracing Readiness - Divine Moments Call - Prepared Souls Stand Tall …
Julie South dives into the spiritual messages found in the Books of Wisdom , Paul's First Letter to the Thessalonians, and Matthew's Gospel.
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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 ...
Hamilton: https://www.cdh.org.nz/jobs
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THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND
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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. 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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