Sunday, November 19, 2023

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE


** In a heartfelt message, Pope Francis has called upon young people to become beacons of hope in a world struggling with conflict, suffering and desolation. CathNews NZ has the details: 

** The New Zealand-born vice chancellor of Bethlehem University, Br Peter Bray FSC, gives an update on the conflict in the Holy Land

** Bishop-elect Richard Laurenson says he is praying that he does not disappoint the Lord as he confesses to moving between "peace and terror" after accepting his new role as Bishop of Hamilton. 

** Caritas is running an appeal for those in need in Gaza, where the entire population is experiencing severe shortages of electricity, water, fuel, food, and medicine. 

** A reminder that Caritas Aotearoa NZ is asking us all to help it mark World Day of the Poor this Sunday,  19 November. Details here ... And the National Liturgy Office has resources here ...

** Learn what's happening with the New Curriculum for Religious Education through Te Kupenga-Catholic Theological College's third Leadership Webinar series. 

** Catholic and state secondary school rolls all over the country are bursting, today's CathNews reports.

** The Feast of Christ the King on Sunday 26 November marks the end of the liturgical year. The National Liturgy Office has prepared prayers and other resources

** Pleroma Christian Supplies seeks a new Manager for its Central Hawkes Bay business

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Couple selling off their most treasured antique - a converted church
A 134-year-old converted Catholic church is for sale in Clive and it's not the only one.

'Illegal exorcisms' investigated
The Press 16 Nov 2023
Complainants who allege they suffered abuse including unauthorised exorcisms and sexual grooming by a Catholic group in Christchurch known as the Sons of The Most Holy Redeemer have reportedly received legal letters in an effort to "silence" them.

Vatican orders investigation into Christchurch Catholic group over allegations of abuse, unauthorised exorcisms
The Catholic Church in Rome has ordered an investigation into a little-known Catholic group in Christchurch, following allegations of spiritual and psychological abuse and unauthorised exorcisms. An emeritus bishop from Australia has been sent to New Zealand to interview complainants as a representative of the Pope. The move follows a months-long Newshub investigation, where 17 people spoke of their concerns about leaders of the group known as the Sons of the Most Holy Redeemer.

More allegations of unauthorised exorcisms, concerns for child wellbeing emerge at Christchurch Catholic chapel (text and video)
More allegations of unauthorised exorcisms and concerns about the wellbeing of young people have emerged at a small Catholic chapel in Christchurch. A group of former members of a congregation known as The Sons of the Most Holy Redeemer met with Newshub. These men and women are united in their concerns ...

NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

St Joseph's School Stratford pupils visit Kopuatama Cemetery
St Joseph's School Stratford pupils celebrated All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day earlier this month. Each year school pupils visit the Kopuatama Cemetery on the Friday following All Souls' Day to pray and lay flowers on the graves ...

About the South: On statues, spelling errors and Dr Elder
One of the better-made statues in Invercargill is the Marist Brothers' founder, Saint Marcellin Champagnat, which resides at Verdon College. Champagnat was born in France in 1789, the year of the French Revolution

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THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (A)  - WORLD DAY OF THE POOR


Today's Mass is celebrated by Pa Peter Tipene at the parish of St Mary of the Immaculate Conception, 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). 


RNZ. Hymns on Sunday,  Hymns on Sunday, 19 November 2023 (audio and text). 
In 2017, Pope Francis established the World Day of the Poor. It's a Sunday set aside in the Catholic liturgical calendar to reflect on how poverty is at the very heart of the Gospel. This year's theme is "Do not turn your face away from anyone who is poor".


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 25:14-30 The parable of the three servants

Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith (podcast): Homily for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time:

Marist Laity NZ. Living The Word:  33rd Sunday Year A: Fear of Freedom

Your Catholic Corner (podcast)
A 30-minute reflection and commentary on the Sunday readings by Julie South.
33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time - Year A : Embracing Awe and Action: The True Meaning of 'Fear of God' and Living Our Gifts

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STATION XV (podcast)


Episode 190 (November 17, 2023)
Six, Synod, Shift, Strickland, Sister

After a long wait, New Zealand now has a full complement of six bishops, with a new Bishop of Hamilton named. Bishops have also been busy in Rome for the Synod of Bishops, while one US bishop in particular now has a lot more time on his hands. His episcopal leadership has undergone what might be called a "paradigm shift", if that term isn't reserved exclusively for a new approach to theology. Meanwhile, in France, a religious sister just shifted someone who was protesting the construction of a new religious building. Join Anna, Cam, Don and James for a fast-paced trip around the Catholic world.

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

Vatican upholds tradition by repeating that Catholicism, Masonry don't mix
In response to a Filipino bishop asking for suggestions on the best approach to a growing interest in Freemasonry in his country, the Vatican's doctrinal office has reaffirmed the incompatibility of Masonry and Catholicism ...

Given 'pain' in Gaza, leaders call on Holy Land Christians to forgo holiday festivities
n a Nov. 10 statement, the patriarchs and heads of churches in Jerusalem asked that Christians in the region refrain from usual festivities during the Advent and Christmas seasons in honor of those who have lost homes or family members.

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EMPLOYMENT 
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Pleroma Christian Supplies  https://www.christiansupplies.co.nz/ seeks a new Manager for its Central Hawkes Bay business. Founded in 1978 by Shirley and Ian Duthie, it has been led in recent years by their daughter Malissa Webster, who is now moving on. Pleroma Christian Supplies is a not-for-profit Catholic Christian resource supplier (retail and wholesale) serving our dioceses and faith communities.  Seeking someone who would welcome the chance to relocate to Central Hawkes Bay and lead this well-established and respected  business. Go here for details and to apply:  https://www.seek.co.nz/job/71340271   Applications close  8 December 2023.

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 ...


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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. 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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NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference

Catholic Discovery NZ (Catholic Enquiry Centre)

'NZ Catholic' newspaper

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand

Catholic Theological College

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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