Sunday, March 24, 2024

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE


** The NZ Catholic Bishops' Committee for Interfaith Relations met in Dunedin over the weekend, which also marked the time of the 5th anniversary of the Christchurch terror attack ...

** The latest issue of Inform -- magazine of Bishop of Christchurch Michael Gielen -- is available in Christchurch Diocese churches now. You can also download a copy in PDF format at https://cdoc.nz/inform

** Today's CathNews NZ has a lovely story about Fr Mark Field returning to Gisborne in his new role as parish priest at St Mary's Star of the Sea Parish

** With this coming Sunday being Palm Sunday, the Sixth Sunday in Lent, the National Liturgy Office has resources including a message from Pope Francis, music and homily suggestions, prayers and Gospel readings.

** Father David Dowling has today officially become the new Rector of Holy Cross College. Please join in welcoming him. Details of his appointment are here: 

** Today's CathNews NZ has a review of a new autobiography by Pope Francis, in which the Holy Father addresses speculation regarding his health, emphasising his commitment to his papal duties, stating "the papacy is a job for life" ...

** On the feast day of St Joseph,  Fr John O'Connor turned his Food for Faith blog over to Pope Francis, who emphasises Joseph as a man of the periphery ...

** Archbishop Novatus Rugambwa, our Papal Nuncio, has arrived in Rome after a smooth journey, following his departure from Wellington on Saturday. He will resume his rehabilitation there following the stroke he suffered in Wellington ...

** In this latest addition to the Catholic Enquiry Centre's "How do you pray?"series, Bishop of Palmerston North John Adams talks about prayer through a specifically Catholic lens ...

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LENT 2024 - 

Caritas Aotearoa's Lent Reflection Programme is here:

On the same page, Caritas'  Lent 2024 Resource Kit can accessed including: Notes for Speaking, Notes for Parish Newsletters, Liturgical Resources, 
Ideas for helping focus on the meaning of Lent, Prayers of the Faithful.

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'NZ CATHOLIC' 

Full text articles: https://nzcatholic.org.nz/2024/  

The full content of issue 679, Feb. 25 - Mar. 9 is free to read on NZC's home page (right-hand column).

In the issue: Schools' backing sought for campaign for living wage for lowest-paid school workers ... Compassion Soup Kitchen launches appeal to fund increase in demand ... Pounamu taonga for National Shrine on Waitangi Day ... St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College opens ... Inaugural Mass celebrated at new college ... Editorial: Faith/science dialogue ... Andrew Hamilton SJ: Understanding antisemitism and its resurgence ... Sue Seconi: Lent - the passageway to Easter .... Czech theologian asks where do we meet Jesus today? (Msgr Tomas Halik) ... Papal Message for Lent 2024: Through the desert God leads us to freedom ... Ash Wednesday reminder that Anglicans and Catholics have made real progress ... Helen Luxford: Preparing for Lent ... Chch Catholic women encouraged to form "little communities" ... Invercargill facility inspired by Dutch dementia care ... World Day of the Sick: There's healing from isolation and sickness.

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Catholic food bank on Cashel St closes due to costs
The hungry have one less option for sustenance following the closure of a food bank which had served the needy in Christchurch for 60 years.
Catholic Social Services reluctantly shut down its Cashel St food bank earlier this month, citing the rising cost of essential food items and a lack of donations ...

Southland athletes shine at national champs in Wellington
Abby O'Boyle, a student at Verdon College, Invercargill, won four medals at the national track and field championships held in Wellington from Thursday till Sunday.

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PASSION SUNDAY (PALM SUNDAY)  (B)   

Today's Mass is celebrated by Monsignor Bernard Kiely at Baradene College of the Sacred Heart, Remuera, 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: 

Homily Studio (podcast): Sunday 24 March 2024 
Join Hannah van Schie, Rory Paterson & Kate Kearins in conversation with Fr John O'Connor reflecting on the scripture readings for Palm Sunday.

Homily for Palm Sunday, by Fr Anthony Trenwith (podcast): 

Your Catholic Corner (podcast)
The Significance of Palm Sunday for Catholics
In this special episode, host Julie South delves into the significance of Palm Sunday and its place in the Catholic Church's calendar.

Marist Laity NZ. Living The Word:  http://livingtheword.org.nz/
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Year B – Hosanna

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STATION XV (podcast)


Episode 192 — Allegations, Attitudes, Anthropology, Advertising  (March 18, 2024)

New Zealand's lone cardinal has been the subject of allegations of abuse in the 1970s, with the allegations aired publicly despite police saying they won't proceed with charges. It's a challenging opening for Anna, Don, Cameron and James this month, but there are reasons for hope as a study finds young people are inclined to believe in God and Pope Francis is preparing to mark Holy Thursday by visiting a prison. The Holy Father has also spoken out again about gender ideology, saying it's a great challenge. Apparently an advertisement featuring Jesus has been a challenge for some other people. Enjoy this month's episode, and best wishes for a happy and holy Easter.

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


English cardinal offers prayers for Princess of Wales after she reveals cancer diagnosis

Cardinal Vincent Nichols has offered his prayers to Britain's Princess of Wales after she revealed she is receiving treatment for cancer.  In his statement, Nichols said he saluted "the courage of the Princess of Wales in speaking so openly about her personal health." "Not only does she give encouragement to all who carry the burden of ill health, but she also speaks so movingly of the importance of her family life. Her message will move many people to pray for her and her full recovery, as I certainly will do myself," the cardinal said ...

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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 ...


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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'  

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. 

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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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