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DEAR READERS:
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choice between 'Press Reader' and 'Press Display' as your reading
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Easter 2015
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Hamilton church flocks swell for Easter services
http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/67616682/Hamilton-church-flocks-swell-for-Easter-services
Some Hamilton Easter services were better attended than ever before
according to church leaders.

Poverty exposure (photo)
Christchurch Mail
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=34NTVKV82UF2&linkid=2a1977a4-d493-474a-8d47-72e07b805706&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d
Students at Marian College had a tough weekend, spending 24 hours
living rough to show solidarity with those living in poverty.

March marks Easter (photos)
South Taranaki Star
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=LG6A4U5IGD56&linkid=57209ede-68c0-46f2-86a1-153f0ffc3508&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d
More than 140 people joined a combined churches' Stations of the Cross
walk in Stratford on Good Friday, re-enacting symbolically Christ's
journey to be crucified.

Journey around churches (photos)
Piako Post
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=OJEOR08KVK45&linkid=8979fc45-169e-4109-99ee-97a3304bbbbe&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d
Easter processions in Piako and Morrinsville.

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Fears for man's life as caller waits for ambulance (photo)
The Southland Times
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=TRMYC06WSP01&linkid=fd0dce29-b019-47f0-9c84-e95f758551cd&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d
A Central Southland man believed a church parishioner was about to die
before an ambulance could get to him last weekend.

Caritas humanitarian coordinator reflects on aftermath of Cyclone Pam
http://www.indcatholicnews.com/news.php?viewStory=27165
Mark Mitchell, Humanitarian Programmes Coordinator for Caritas
Aotearoa New Zealand, witnessed the devastation of Cyclone Pam and has
been part of the emergency relief efforts to get food and shelter to
those most in need. Last week he returned home for Easter to spend
time with his family in Wellington and reflected on what he had seen.

Positive messages flow after death (photo)
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rotorua-daily-post/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503438&objectid=11429379
A talented Rotorua rugby player who never gave up his fight against
testicular cancer has died. Kurtis Jones was surrounded by family at
home when he passed away on Sunday.

Unexplained death at Auckland school (video)
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11428115
Police are waiting for a post mortem examination tomorrow morning to
assess whether foul play was involved in the death of a man found with
injuries in the grounds of an Auckland primary school today. (The dead
man has been identified as Clarrie Henry, aged 50. - ml)

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News of the Schools
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Axe over Hato Petera Maori college (photo)
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11428255
The future of Auckland's only Maori boarding school is under threat
from a falling roll, dilapidated buildings, bullying, infighting and a
lack of confidence from its owner, the Catholic Church.

Iconic Maori College Still Needed
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1504/S00079/iconic-maori-college-still-needed.htm
New Zealand First Deputy Leader and Education Spokesperson Tracey
Martin says the government should do more to collaborate with the
Catholic church in saving Hato Petera Maori College.

St Mary's College, Auckland: Rare syndrome no barrier for college worker (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/well-good/inspire-me/67630720/Rare-syndrome-no-barrier-for-college-worker
When Katie Nash found out she had the rare condition of Kabuki
syndrome at about 8 years old, she was determined not to let it run
her life. She now works at St Mary's College as a helping hand in the
kitchen, library and office, and is an integral part of the 100-strong
team.

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INSPIRATIONAL TV

http://www.inspirationaltv.net

John 20: 19-31, a reading and reflection with Rev. Dr Raymond Pelly
and the Very Rev. Frank Nelson at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington
(right).

Also: Easter, with Sister Mary Scanlon (centre)

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'RESTLESS PRESS'

http://www.restlesspress.net

This week:

** How Divine Mercy And The Sacred Heart Fit Together - Laura Mcalister

** Apologetics: Aircraft Conversation Style - Dean Mischewski

** Witnessing Chastity - Jane Bourke

** Proclaiming The Good News: Child Style - Carrie Mccormack

** Contributors' Guide to Restless Press: Step By Step - Anthony English

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JOHN L. ALLEN

https://www.facebook.com/JohnLAllenJr

John L. Allen is a Catholic columnist for The Boston Globe

An Easter reflection on what Christians and atheists have in common.
Also: The Vatican's Italian challenge, and how baseball is like Catholicism
http://www.cruxnow.com/church/2015/04/05/an-easter-reflection-on-what-christians-and-atheists-have-in-common/

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NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC PERIODICALS & NEWSLETTERS

'NZ Catholic' is a national newspaper published by the Catholic Bishop
of Auckland. http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'.
http://proudtobecatholic.org.nz/news-events/kete-korero/

Catholic Dioceses of Palmerston North and Wellington. 'Wel-com'
http://www.welcom.org.nz

Catholic Diocese of Christchurch. 'Inform'
http://www.chch.catholic.org.nz/?sid=25

Catholic Diocese of Dunedin. 'The Tablet'
https://catholic-diocese.squarespace.com/back-issues

The Nathaniel Centre. The New Zealand Catholic Bioethics Centre. 'The
Nathaniel Report' http://www.nathaniel.org.nz/?sid=5

NZ Catholic Education Office. 'Lighting New Fires'
http://www.nzceo.catholic.org.nz/pages/resources/resources_lighting_new_fires.html

NZ Catholic Education Office. 'Good News and the News'
http://www.nzceo.catholic.org.nz/pages/resources/resources_good_news.html

Society of Mary. 'Marist Messenger' http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz

St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East'
http://www.columban.org.au/?MID=200510192652

'Tui Motu Interislands'. An independent Catholic magazine.
http://www.tuimotu.org/articles

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NEW ZEALAND COMMENTARIES ON THE SUNDAY READINGS

Living the Word - Fr Frank Bird sm http://livingtheword.org.nz

Daily Reflections (right-hand column) http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz

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FACEBOOK

The Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Catholic-Church-in-Aotearoa-New-Zealand/149916141686808

'NZ Catholic' newspaper
https://www.facebook.com/pages/NZ-Catholic/262886647205656

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand
https://www.facebook.com/caritasaotearoa/timeline

Holy Cross Seminary
https://www.facebook.com/HolyCrossNZ

Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ
https://www.facebook.com/Marists

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NEWS OF THE CHURCH IN NZ AND THE WORLD

http://cathnews.co.nz/category/new-zealand/

http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

http://goo.gl/Fc9Q8K (Catholic Herald)

http://vaticaninsider.lastampa.it/en/

https://www.youtube.com/user/romereports/videos?sort=dd&flow=grid&view=0 (video)

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EVENTS

New Zealand Catholic Education Convention
June 10-12, 2015
http://www.nzceo.catholic.org.nz/pages/events/events_convention.html

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EMPLOYMENT

Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised on
the Website of the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz

Catholic overseas volunteer vacancies are listed on the Vacancies page
of http://www.mahitahi.org ]

Job vacancies in the Auckland and Wellington Catholic diocesan
agencies are on these pages:
Auckland: http://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/category/vacancies/
Wellington: http://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/jobs

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'NZ CATHOLIC'

http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

In issue April 5 - 18 no. 462: Schools battle to find RE teachers ...
New formator loves being a priest ... Married priests? Be careful what
you ask for ... Five respond to God's call this year ... NZ order
denies its founder went to pot ... Taizé brothers reach out to youth
in NZ ... Call for increased action over Syrian crisis ... Town's Mill
Hill priests remembered ... Advertising features: Eucharistic
Convention 2015 - Divine Mercy Sunday April 12 2015 - Funeral
Directors

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Easter 2015
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A man's pain brings a message of hope and love to humanity (photo)
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11427542
Auckland's church leaders explain why Easter is a time when hope for
eternal life emerges from despair.

Radio NZ National. Sunday Morning, 5 April 2015
Cardinal John Dew – Prayer and Protest
http://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/sunday
Wellington's Archbishop John Dew was named a Cardinal earlier this
year by Pope Francis. He talks to Wallace about being called to the
priesthood, the church's work for social justice, the meaning of
Easter in the modern world, and the hope placed in the Pope.

Students spend 24 hours in 'poverty'
Pegasus Post
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=XLTASIU1RKJ4&linkid=b09bc2cc-5d78-4385-85a2-32170ab85877&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d
The chance to show solidarity with those living in poverty saw almost
90 students from Marian and Cathedral Colleges sleep 'rough' last
weekend.

The Way of the Cross in ...

Dunedin: Christians relive part of Easter narrative in processions (photo)
http://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/338146/christians-relive-part-easter-narrative-processions

Palmerston North: Christians bear Easter cross (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/67611113/Christians-bear-Easter-cross

Tauranga: Christians mark a life-changing event (photo)
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/bay-of-plenty-times/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503343&objectid=11427997

Wanganui: Five churches join in parade (photo)
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/wanganui-chronicle/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503426&objectid=11427619

In other news ...

Michele Hewitson interview: Bernard Kiely
The charm of St Pat's Cathedral's administrator melts folk like Easter
bunnies left out in the sun (photo)
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11427570

Wellington volunteers' grave work to clean up cemetery (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/capital-life/capital-day/67558228/wellington-volunteers-grave-work-to-clean-up-cemetery
Mount Street Cemetery in Kelburn is the final resting place of some of
Wellington's earliest colonial residents, and volunteers around the
city are ensuring they are not forgotten. Welllington's first nuns and
priests are buried at the cemetery, along with Roman Catholic settler
families.

150 years of news: Pope's visit to Wellington blustery with little fuss (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/67556531/Pope-gave-sick-and-dying-special-anointment
It was wind rather than controversy which plagued Pope John Paul II's
visit to Wellington in 1986. A crowd of about 25,000 at Athletic Park
were buffeted by the breeze as the 66-year-old pontiff celebrated mass
at the rugby ground on November 23, 1986.

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News of the Schools
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Aquinas College, Tauranga: Local pupils leading the way for other
students (photo)
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/bay-of-plenty-times/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503343&objectid=11426047

Pompallier Catholic College, Whangarei: Northland duo gains place in
choir (photo) http://www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503450&objectid=11425775

Roncalli College, Timaru: Roncalli scores big Maadi Cup upset (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/sport/67544569/Roncalli-scores-big-Maadi-Cup-upset

St Bede's College, Christchurch: Fathers of St Bede's rowers drop case
against school (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/67578438/fathers-of-st-bedes-rowers-drop-case-against-school

St Bede's College, Christchurch: St Bede's coaches and trustee quit
after Maadi Cup row (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/67589047/st-bedes-coaches-and-trustee-quit-after-maadi-cup-row

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INSPIRATIONAL TV

http://www.inspirationaltv.net

John 20: 1-9, a reading and reflection with Fr James Lyons and
Christine Paterson (right).

Also: 'Salve Festa Dies', a Gregorian chant for Easter Sunday (centre)

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'RESTLESS PRESS'

http://www.restlesspress.net

This week:

** Five Of the best Stations of the Cross meditations - Monica Doumit

** "Eloi, Eloi, Lama Sabachtani?" - Anthony English

** Life Of A Med Student: Can You Keep A Secret? - Lucy Watt

** When Lucy Met Brutus (Via Online Dating) - Lucy O'Donoghu

** The Great Glass Confessional - Sue Elvis

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JOHN L. ALLEN

https://www.facebook.com/JohnLAllenJr

John L. Allen is a Catholic columnist for The Boston Globe

Pope Francis's Divorce Dilemma
http://time.com/3767163/pope-francis-divorce-dilemma/?xid=tcoshare

Though one probably should be cautious in using such language about a
religious leader, Pope Francis seems to have painted himself into a
"damned if he does, damned if he doesn't" corner with regard to a
mounting Catholic debate over divorce. Somebody is going to feel
betrayed no matter what he does ...

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NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC PERIODICALS & NEWSLETTERS

'NZ Catholic' is a national newspaper published by the Catholic Bishop
of Auckland. http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'.
http://proudtobecatholic.org.nz/news-events/kete-korero/

Catholic Dioceses of Palmerston North and Wellington. 'Wel-com'
http://www.welcom.org.nz

Catholic Diocese of Christchurch. 'Inform'
http://www.chch.catholic.org.nz/?sid=25

Catholic Diocese of Dunedin. 'The Tablet'
https://catholic-diocese.squarespace.com/back-issues

The Nathaniel Centre. The New Zealand Catholic Bioethics Centre. 'The
Nathaniel Report' http://www.nathaniel.org.nz/?sid=5

NZ Catholic Education Office. 'Lighting New Fires'
http://www.nzceo.catholic.org.nz/pages/resources/resources_lighting_new_fires.html

NZ Catholic Education Office. 'Good News and the News'
http://www.nzceo.catholic.org.nz/pages/resources/resources_good_news.html

Society of Mary. 'Marist Messenger' http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz

St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East'
http://www.columban.org.au/?MID=200510192652

'Tui Motu Interislands'. An independent Catholic magazine.
http://www.tuimotu.org/articles

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NEW ZEALAND COMMENTARIES ON THE SUNDAY READINGS

Living the Word - Fr Frank Bird sm http://livingtheword.org.nz

Daily Reflections (right-hand column) http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz

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FACEBOOK

The Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Catholic-Church-in-Aotearoa-New-Zealand/149916141686808

'NZ Catholic' newspaper
https://www.facebook.com/pages/NZ-Catholic/262886647205656

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand
https://www.facebook.com/caritasaotearoa/timeline

Holy Cross Seminary
https://www.facebook.com/HolyCrossNZ

Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ
https://www.facebook.com/Marists

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NEWS OF THE CHURCH IN NZ AND THE WORLD

http://cathnews.co.nz/category/new-zealand/

http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

http://goo.gl/Fc9Q8K (Catholic Herald)

http://vaticaninsider.lastampa.it/en/

https://www.youtube.com/user/romereports/videos?sort=dd&flow=grid&view=0 (video)

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EVENTS

Setfree National Catholic Youth Festival, Matamata, 10-12 April 2015
http://setfree.org.nz
https://www.facebook.com/setfreefestival?_rdr

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Eucharistic Convention, 10th, 11th and 12th April 2015
http://eucharist.co.nz
Sacred Heart College
250 West Tamaki Road, Glendowie, Auckland 1071

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New Zealand Catholic Education Convention
June 10-12, 2015
http://www.nzceo.catholic.org.nz/pages/events/events_convention.html

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EMPLOYMENT

Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised on
the Website of the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz

Catholic overseas volunteer vacancies are listed on the Vacancies page
of http://www.mahitahi.org ]

Job vacancies in the Auckland and Wellington Catholic diocesan
agencies are on these pages:
Auckland: http://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/category/vacancies/
Wellington: http://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/jobs

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'NZ CATHOLIC' March 22- April 4 no. 461

http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

In the current issue: Bishop joins trade protest ...Auckland bishop
favours missal translation review ...Concert raises $33 000 for
Filipino priests' heathcare ... Big welcome home to NZ's new cardinal
... Bishop becomes a 'parishioner' of Matamata ... US diversity
adviser talks and sings in NZ ... Second anniversary of Pope Francis'
pontificate: Pope Francis shakes notions in two years - Pontifical
highlights ... Great 'faith time' part of annual summer camps.

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Passion play full of Pacific flavour (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/67500347/Passion-play-full-of-Pacific-flavour
The "greatest story ever told" will light up the stage in a dazzling
spectacle at Villa Maria Winery this weekend. And Jesus Christ will be
resurrected again - in the form of a large Samoan man.

Cardinal joins homes protest
The Hutt News
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=IQX93XGXOMH4&linkid=5e7d2ae2-cc33-4eaf-9b2a-deebebe673d8&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d
Cardinal John Dew joined protesters concerned about empty Housing New
Zealand properties and growing urgent housing lists.

Catholic 'Retreat' - Jewish Theme & Int'l & Local Speakers
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1503/S00455/catholic-retreat-jewish-theme-intl-local-speakers.htm
A St Heliers couple who survived the Holocaust are part of a strong
line-up of local and international speakers set for the 10-12 April
Eucharistic Convention.

Charity funding
Western Leader
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=QXWO24RTDXB1&linkid=d8df94d8-e646-4529-91b7-09231132b357&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d
Support for charities in the form of funding is coming to West
Auckland. The Catholic Caring Foundation general manager Darragh
O'Riordan will be in West Auckland on Thursday, to meet charitable
groups in need of funding and assistance.

St Gerard's to be open to the public
The Dominion Post
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=BJ1L804TXHS6&linkid=94c65ba6-0268-41d8-b936-221168012dbb&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d
Wellington's most prominent landmark is to be opened to the public by
its owners.

Following orders (photos)
http://www.odt.co.nz/entertainment/books/336762/following-orders
Father Michael Hill, a Rosminian and long-time Dunedin resident, has
produced the first English-language biography of Antonio Rosmini for
almost 60 years.

Missing man
http://www.police.govt.nz/news/updates/36670
Police need help to locate Julius Ekeroma, a 78 year old man missing
from Mt Albert. He is known to Frequent two churches in Richardson
Road, Christ the King and St Mary's Catholic Church.

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News of the Schools
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Row over rowing
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Rowing row to be settled out of court (photo)
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11423605
The high school rowing row will be settled out of court, one of the
boy's parents said today. St Bede's College students Jordan Kennedy,
16, and Jack Bell, 17, were dumped from the school's rowing team for
breaching Auckland Airport security on Friday after riding the Jetstar
carousel at the domestic terminal.

St Bede's College parents win interim court injunction
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/67473960/St-Bedes-College-parents-win-interim-court-injunction

Nelson principal slams 'infantile' St Bede's parents (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/news/67486353/nelson-principal-slams-infantile-st-bedes-parents

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Chanel College, Masterton: Challenge on track to help rebuild
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/wairarapa-times-age/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503414&objectid=11422643
Chanel College is inviting participants to its Caritas Challenge this
weekend to walk for 24 hours in support of the Philippines rebuild.

Cullinane College, Wanganui: Excellent season drawing to close
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/wanganui-chronicle/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503424&objectid=11423220
On Tuesday, Cullinane College hosted the annual Viard Shield at Cooks Gardens.

Garin College, Nelson: Nelson student goes from Garin to Gallipoli (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/news/67500943/Nelson-student-goes-from-Garin-to-Gallipoli
Garin College student Sam Harrison is documenting a monumental
experience one blog post at a time as he prepares to fly to Gallipoli
for the 100th Anzac Day commemorations.

Roncalli College, Timaru: Laura Dorgan makes cut at national schools'
trial (photo) http://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/sport/67483327/Laura-Dorgan-makes-cut-at-national-schools-trial
Roncalli's Laura Dorgan is shooting for a spot in the New Zealand
secondary schools netball team.

St Peter's College, Palmerston North: St Peter's volleyball coach eyes
up spike (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/sport/67488005/St-Peters-volleyball-coach-eyes-up-spike
The St Peter's College girls volleyball team is in the middle of a
slow climb to the top of the country's rankings.

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INSPIRATIONAL TV

http://www.inspirationaltv.net

Mark 14:32-42, a reading and reflection by Sister Stephanie Kitching (right).

Also: The 2015 Caritas Challenge.

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NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC PODCASTS

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SOUNDS CATHOLIC - Christchurch Catholic Radio
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http://www.chch.catholic.org.nz/?sid=3295

March 29 2015:
We feature "Theology on Tap" in which Fr John O'Connor speaks to
students in a university pub about the pontificate of Pope Francis.
Also, music for Palm Sunday in a recording of a Catholic youth choir
in our Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament

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'RESTLESS PRESS'

http://www.restlesspress.net

This week:

** Holy Week Reality - Fr John O'Connor

** Do You Pray The Password Prayer? - Anthony English

** Abuse Victims Not Welcome In The Church? - Michael Hempseed

** The Annunciation - Fr John O'Connor

** Endometriosis: It's Not In Your Head - Jessica Claire

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JOHN L. ALLEN

https://www.facebook.com/JohnLAllenJr

John L. Allen is a Catholic columnist for The Boston Globe

Why a 'Peace Pope' may (reluctantly) back force against ISIS
http://www.cruxnow.com/church/2015/03/21/why-a-peace-pope-may-reluctantly-back-force-against-isis/

Also: What it means to be an 'ex-Cardinal,' thoughts on the pope's US
visit, and Pope Benedict's last word.

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NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC PERIODICALS & NEWSLETTERS

'NZ Catholic' is a national newspaper published by the Catholic Bishop
of Auckland. http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'.
http://proudtobecatholic.org.nz/news-events/kete-korero/

Catholic Dioceses of Palmerston North and Wellington. 'Wel-com'
http://www.welcom.org.nz

Catholic Diocese of Christchurch. 'Inform'
http://www.chch.catholic.org.nz/?sid=25

Catholic Diocese of Dunedin. 'The Tablet'
https://catholic-diocese.squarespace.com/back-issues

The Nathaniel Centre. The New Zealand Catholic Bioethics Centre. 'The
Nathaniel Report' http://www.nathaniel.org.nz/?sid=5

NZ Catholic Education Office. 'Lighting New Fires'
http://www.nzceo.catholic.org.nz/pages/resources/resources_lighting_new_fires.html

NZ Catholic Education Office. 'Good News and the News'
http://www.nzceo.catholic.org.nz/pages/resources/resources_good_news.html

Society of Mary. 'Marist Messenger' http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz

St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East'
http://www.columban.org.au/?MID=200510192652

'Tui Motu Interislands'. An independent Catholic magazine.
http://www.tuimotu.org/articles

*******************************************

NEW ZEALAND COMMENTARIES ON THE SUNDAY READINGS

Living the Word - Fr Frank Bird sm http://livingtheword.org.nz

Daily Reflections (right-hand column) http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz

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FACEBOOK

The Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Catholic-Church-in-Aotearoa-New-Zealand/149916141686808

'NZ Catholic' newspaper
https://www.facebook.com/pages/NZ-Catholic/262886647205656

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand
https://www.facebook.com/caritasaotearoa/timeline

Holy Cross Seminary
https://www.facebook.com/HolyCrossNZ

Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ
https://www.facebook.com/Marists

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NEWS OF THE CHURCH IN NZ AND THE WORLD

http://cathnews.co.nz/category/new-zealand/

http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

http://goo.gl/Fc9Q8K (Catholic Herald)

http://vaticaninsider.lastampa.it/en/

https://www.youtube.com/user/romereports/videos?sort=dd&flow=grid&view=0 (video)

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EVENTS

Setfree National Catholic Youth Festival, Matamata, 10-12 April 2015
http://setfree.org.nz
https://www.facebook.com/setfreefestival?_rdr

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Eucharistic Convention, 10th, 11th and 12th April 2015
http://eucharist.co.nz
Sacred Heart College
250 West Tamaki Road, Glendowie, Auckland 1071

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New Zealand Catholic Education Convention
June 10-12, 2015
http://www.nzceo.catholic.org.nz/pages/events/events_convention.html

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EMPLOYMENT

Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised on
the Website of the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz

Catholic overseas volunteer vacancies are listed on the Vacancies page
of http://www.mahitahi.org ]

Job vacancies in the Auckland and Wellington Catholic diocesan
agencies are on these pages:
Auckland: http://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/category/vacancies/
Wellington: http://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/jobs

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LENT 2015

NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference: The Season of Lent
http://www.catholic.org.nz/liturgical-season/dsp-default.cfm?loadref=38

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand: Lent in schools
http://www.caritas.org.nz/schools/lent-schools
For Lent 2015 the theme is "Light a fire in the heart of the world",
taken from Pope Francis' apostolic exhortation Evangelii Gaudium (The
Joy of the Gospel).

The primary purpose of this year's Lenten resources is to educate
young people about the vulnerability of nations to natural disasters.
The aim of Caritas and its partners in the Pacific and in the
Philippines, is to go beyond the stage of simple material distribution
of basic supplies to rebuilding in such a way that communities are
less vulnerable to future events.

The resources are available on the linked Website.

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FROM THE SECULAR MEDIA

DEAR READERS:
When you open one of the Press Display links below, you are offered a
choice between 'Press Display' and 'Press Reader' as your reading
option. I recommend choosing 'Press Display'. Mike L

St Mary of the Angels church gets final blessing (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/67429316/St-Mary-of-the-Angels-church-gets-final-blessing
Hundreds of Wellingtonians turned out for a final service and blessing
of St Mary of the Angels church before it closes for $3.1 million of
earthquake strengthening work.

Also: Final liturgy and blessing at St Mary's: now the strengthening
starts (photo)
http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=76386

Newman Hall development in doubt – site significant to Maori (photo)
http://cathnews.co.nz/2015/03/17/newman-hall-development-in-doubt-site-significant-to-maori/
The Auckland Catholic diocese has developed concept plans for a 10,000
square metre high-rise office building and car parking on property
behind Newman Hall.

WWI: Chaplain's courage inspired many (photo)
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11419362
Father James Joseph McMenamin served selflessly and paid the ultimate
sacrifice as a Catholic chaplain to the Armed Forces in the Great War.

Public input needed on food in schools
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1503/S00206/public-input-needed-on-food-in-schools.htm
Government policy on providing food in schools needs input from
families, teachers and students themselves, says Catholic social
justice agency Caritas.

Waikato Hospital Catholic chaplain back in familiar territory
http://www.voxy.co.nz/health/waikato-hospital-catholic-chaplain-back-familiar-territory/5/216525
Ngaruawahia-born Marie Finn spent nearly 30 years tending to the
spiritual needs of Canadians as part of her Sister of Our Lady of the
Missions calling and now she is putting that experience to good use as
Waikato Hospital's new Catholic chaplain.

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News of the Schools
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Francis Douglas Memorial College: Building project sets school up for
future (advertising feature)
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=ZYW29FS3L8Y7&linkid=00de1692-0939-4362-989a-2349e84757ac&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d

Kavanagh College, Dunedin: NCEA tracking just got easier (photo)
http://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/336172/ncea-tracking-just-got-easier

Roncalli College, Timaru: Family raise funds for storm-hit Vanuatu
(photo) http://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/67464763/Family-raise-funds-for-storm-hit-Vanuatu

Sacred Heart College, Lower Hutt: Sacred Heart's Lani Manusina has
heart set on top-16 finish (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/sport/college-sport/67431963/Sacred-Hearts-Lani-Manusina-has-heart-set-on-top-16-finish

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INSPIRATIONAL TV

http://www.inspirationaltv.net

John 12:20-30, a reading and reflection by Sister Stephanie Kitching (right).

Also: Taking a stand, with Jenny O'Brien.

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NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC PODCASTS

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SOUNDS CATHOLIC - Christchurch Catholic Radio
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http://www.chch.catholic.org.nz/?sid=3295

March 22 2015:
Music for Lent from choir of the Sacred Heart Cathedral, Wellingron

March 15 2015
Highlights from a Lenten concert in Christchurch's pro-cathedral

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STATION XV
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http://station15.co.nz

March 16, 2015

Confrontation, assassination and reconciliation

Lucy, James and Gavin offer their musings on the big Catholic stories
of the month, and in New Zealand, the biggest story was the New
Zealand bishops quickly and publicly pledging their support for the
Government's decision to send military personnel to the Middle East to
help train those who are fighting against Islamic State/IS/ISIS/ISIL.
As the violence and barbaric acts escalates, the bishops said people
"can no longer watch on from the sidelines", and echoing comments from
Pope Francis on the threat of Islamic State. The Pope makes two other
appearances in the show, talking about the possibility he could be
assassinated, and also for his decision to allow a homeless man to be
buried inside the Vatican. Back in New Zealand, there are concerns
about the sanctity of the confessional. All that and more in this
month's episode of The 15th Station.

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'RESTLESS PRESS'

http://www.restlesspress.net

This week:

** Racism: A Devil Still Within Us - Luisa Marin
** Single Mummin' It - Jessica Claire
** A Day In The Life Of A Seminarian - Alister Castillov
** Vanuatu: Is The Classroom Still Standing? - Lucy O'donoghue
** On This, St. Patrick's Day… - Lucy O'donoghue

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NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC PERIODICALS & NEWSLETTERS

'NZ Catholic' is a national newspaper published by the Catholic Bishop
of Auckland. http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'.
http://proudtobecatholic.org.nz/news-events/kete-korero/

Catholic Dioceses of Palmerston North and Wellington. 'Wel-com'
http://www.welcom.org.nz

Catholic Diocese of Christchurch. 'Inform'
http://www.chch.catholic.org.nz/?sid=25

Catholic Diocese of Dunedin. 'The Tablet'
https://catholic-diocese.squarespace.com/back-issues

The Nathaniel Centre. The New Zealand Catholic Bioethics Centre. 'The
Nathaniel Report' http://www.nathaniel.org.nz/?sid=5

NZ Catholic Education Office. 'Lighting New Fires'
http://www.nzceo.catholic.org.nz/pages/resources/resources_lighting_new_fires.html

NZ Catholic Education Office. 'Good News and the News'
http://www.nzceo.catholic.org.nz/pages/resources/resources_good_news.html

Society of Mary. 'Marist Messenger' http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz

St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East'
http://www.columban.org.au/?MID=200510192652

'Tui Motu Interislands'. An independent Catholic magazine.
http://www.tuimotu.org/articles

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NEW ZEALAND COMMENTARIES ON THE SUNDAY READINGS

Living the Word - Fr Frank Bird sm http://livingtheword.org.nz

Daily Reflections (right-hand column) http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz

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FACEBOOK

The Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Catholic-Church-in-Aotearoa-New-Zealand/149916141686808

'NZ Catholic' newspaper
https://www.facebook.com/pages/NZ-Catholic/262886647205656

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand
https://www.facebook.com/caritasaotearoa/timeline

Holy Cross Seminary
https://www.facebook.com/HolyCrossNZ

Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ
https://www.facebook.com/Marists

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NEWS OF THE CHURCH IN NZ AND THE WORLD

http://cathnews.co.nz/category/new-zealand/

http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

http://goo.gl/Fc9Q8K (Catholic Herald)

http://vaticaninsider.lastampa.it/en/

https://www.youtube.com/user/romereports/videos?sort=dd&flow=grid&view=0 (video)

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EVENTS

Setfree National Catholic Youth Festival, Matamata, 10-12 April 2015
http://setfree.org.nz
https://www.facebook.com/setfreefestival?_rdr

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Eucharistic Convention, 10th, 11th and 12th April 2015
http://eucharist.co.nz
Sacred Heart College
250 West Tamaki Road, Glendowie, Auckland 1071

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New Zealand Catholic Education Convention
June 10-12, 2015
http://www.nzceo.catholic.org.nz/pages/events/events_convention.html

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EMPLOYMENT

Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised on
the Website of the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz

Catholic overseas volunteer vacancies are listed on the Vacancies page
of http://www.mahitahi.org ]

Job vacancies in the Auckland and Wellington Catholic diocesan
agencies are on these pages:
Auckland: http://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/category/vacancies/
Wellington: http://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/jobs

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LENT 2015

NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference: The Season of Lent
http://www.catholic.org.nz/liturgical-season/dsp-default.cfm?loadref=38

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand: Lent in schools
http://www.caritas.org.nz/schools/lent-schools
For Lent 2015 the theme is "Light a fire in the heart of the world",
taken from Pope Francis' apostolic exhortation Evangelii Gaudium (The
Joy of the Gospel).

The primary purpose of this year's Lenten resources is to educate
young people about the vulnerability of nations to natural disasters.
The aim of Caritas and its partners in the Pacific and in the
Philippines, is to go beyond the stage of simple material distribution
of basic supplies to rebuilding in such a way that communities are
less vulnerable to future events.

The resources are available on the linked Website.

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

http://www.catholic.org.nz/news/fx-list-articles.cfm?ctype=MRART&loadref=50

Absolute freedom to market anything anyhow not in our interests says
Bishop (10 March 2015)

Policies that are driven by ideology rather than principle are placing
more and more pressure on the least well off, Palmerston North Bishop
Charles Drennan told a crowd of 500 gathered in the Palmerston North
Square to protest the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) on
Saturday 7 March...

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FROM THE SECULAR MEDIA

DEAR READERS:
When you open one of the Press Display links below, you are offered a
choice between 'Press Display' and 'Press Reader' as your reading
option. I recommend choosing 'Press Display'. Mike L

City rallies to help burgled Filipino workers
http://www.pressreader.com/search?query=burgled%20Filipino%20workers
Dismay has turned to happy disbelief for the Filipino drilling crew
whose Wainoni house was ransacked on January 27.
More than $7000 has poured in, largely from the city's east, in an
''instant'' response to the local St Vincent de Paul, which
coordinated support for the men ...

Church dedication gets recognition (photo)
South Waikato News
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=X98Q1058IPU&linkid=9009a84a-34c8-4d5d-ba7f-9d7d3b75503f&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d
Service to her church is a thankless job for Patsy Hill which is why
she was stunned to learn of her Pope award.
Tokoroa's St Pius X Parish secretary Jill Seerden was involved with
submitting the application for the Benerementi Medal.

Priory cleaned, repaired to attract buyer (photo)
http://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/335771/priory-cleaned-repaired-attract-buyer
Work has begun tidying and repairing the long-neglected former
Dominican Priory in Dunedin, as the Catholic Church makes another
attempt to sell the historic building.

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News of the Schools
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Bishop Viard College, Wellington: Cardinal's timely visit Work on
Viard gym under way (photos) Kapi-Mana News
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=RS18HCI1RPC2&linkid=629ef23e-ff65-4bca-b44a-896d8672f607&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d

Pompallier School, Kaitaia: 'Massive' effort wins Kaitaia school $5000
(photo) http://www.nzherald.co.nz/northland-age/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503402&objectid=11416021

St Francis de Sales School, Wellington: Principal going after 11
successful years (photo) The Wellingtonian
http://www.pressreader.com/search?query=Principal%20going%20%20successful%20years

St Joseph's, Matamata: Decile changes hit schools hard (photo)
Matamata Chronicle
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=UGOVGUO5MKS6&linkid=3b7379e7-c7aa-44d6-bb25-ca70b29a82cb&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d

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INSPIRATIONAL TV

http://www.inspirationaltv.net

John 3:16-18, a reading and reflection by Very Rev. Frank Nelson and
Rev. John Mullis at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington (right)

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'RESTLESS PRESS'

http://www.restlesspress.net

This week:

** Letters to my future husband - Jessica Claire
I wrote my thirty-fifth letter to my husband tonight. I sealed it in a
blue envelope and added it to the stack of letters bound with a purple
ribbon. It's getting tattered after all these years of holding my
written love together neatly. I hope he likes reading...

** Anima Christi: Short And Deep Prayer - Sophie Boffa
Every day, for several months, I have prayed the Anima Christi. It is
an old prayer, dating from around the fourteenth century, and
amazingly deep. Its twelve lines contain such great theology, and
great devotion, that it enlivens our thought and richly deepens our
understanding of Christ...

** 5 Favourite Vegetarian Meals - Lucy Watt
We are now a couple of weeks deep into the season of Lent and I am
fairly confident that there will be many people out there who have
come to the end of their vegetarian meal repertoire for Fridays...

** Its Okay To Mess Up - Lindsey Graham
Its okay to mess up, and it's okay to fall down. Its okay, we're only
human; We can't do it all on our own – we were never meant to be
alone. But we are so blessed to have a God that's greater, and a whole
lot tougher than everything we face on a day-to-day basis ...

** A Tale Of Two Suitors: Finding Mr Right - Emily Shaw
Finding Mr Right is complicated. Contemporary dating rituals prove a
veritable minefield and those of us who desire romantic coupling are
often left jaded and disillusioned. But there is one fail safe way to
determine if you've found 'the one' because there is a glaring
distinction between Mr Good-Enough and Mr Right ...

Also: The Christian Role In Fighting Radicalism ... Easter Eggs &
Economic Justice

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JOHN L. ALLEN

https://www.facebook.com/JohnLAllenJr

John L. Allen is a Catholic columnist for The Boston Globe

Here are five Francis forecasts for Año Tres
http://www.cruxnow.com/church/2015/03/13/a-francis-forecast-for-ano-tres/

Today is the beginning of Year Three of the Pope Francis era, as the
pontiff completes two full years in office since his surprise election
in March 2013. Although the Vatican says there are no festivities
planned aside from giving most employees the day off, that hasn't
stopped the rest of the world from taking stock of the spiritual
tsunami this maverick pope has become...

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NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC PERIODICALS & NEWSLETTERS

'NZ Catholic' is a national newspaper published by the Catholic Bishop
of Auckland. http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'.
http://proudtobecatholic.org.nz/news-events/kete-korero/

Catholic Dioceses of Palmerston North and Wellington. 'Wel-com'
http://www.welcom.org.nz

Catholic Diocese of Christchurch. 'Inform'
http://www.chch.catholic.org.nz/?sid=25

Catholic Diocese of Dunedin. 'The Tablet'
https://catholic-diocese.squarespace.com/back-issues

The Nathaniel Centre. The New Zealand Catholic Bioethics Centre. 'The
Nathaniel Report' http://www.nathaniel.org.nz/?sid=5

NZ Catholic Education Office. 'Lighting New Fires'
http://www.nzceo.catholic.org.nz/pages/resources/resources_lighting_new_fires.html

NZ Catholic Education Office. 'Good News and the News'
http://www.nzceo.catholic.org.nz/pages/resources/resources_good_news.html

Society of Mary. 'Marist Messenger' http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz

St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East'
http://www.columban.org.au/?MID=200510192652

'Tui Motu Interislands'. An independent Catholic magazine.
http://www.tuimotu.org/articles

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NEW ZEALAND COMMENTARIES ON THE SUNDAY READINGS

Living the Word - Fr Frank Bird sm http://livingtheword.org.nz

Daily Reflections (right-hand column) http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz

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FACEBOOK

The Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Catholic-Church-in-Aotearoa-New-Zealand/149916141686808

'NZ Catholic' newspaper
https://www.facebook.com/pages/NZ-Catholic/262886647205656

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand
https://www.facebook.com/caritasaotearoa/timeline

Holy Cross Seminary
https://www.facebook.com/HolyCrossNZ

Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ
https://www.facebook.com/Marists

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NEWS OF THE CHURCH IN NZ AND THE WORLD

http://cathnews.co.nz/category/new-zealand/

http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

http://goo.gl/Fc9Q8K (Catholic Herald)

http://vaticaninsider.lastampa.it/en/

https://www.youtube.com/user/romereports/videos?sort=dd&flow=grid&view=0 (video)

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EVENTS

Eucharistic Convention, 10th, 11th and 12th April 2015
Sacred Heart College
250 West Tamaki Road, Glendowie, Auckland 1071

http://eucharist.co.nz

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EMPLOYMENT

Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised on
the Website of the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz

Catholic overseas volunteer vacancies are listed on the Vacancies page
of http://www.mahitahi.org ]

Job vacancies in the Auckland and Wellington Catholic diocesan
agencies are on these pages:
Auckland: http://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/category/vacancies/
Wellington: http://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/jobs

Co-ordinator for Evangelisation, Pastoral Care and Liturgy, Catholic
Parish of Napier
Details in 'Welcom' March 2015 p.4, and from Wendy Silver, tel. (06)
35416781; email wsilver@pndiocese.org.nz
Applications close 20 March 2015.

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LENT 2015

NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference: The Season of Lent
http://www.catholic.org.nz/liturgical-season/dsp-default.cfm?loadref=38

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand: Lent in schools
http://www.caritas.org.nz/schools/lent-schools
For Lent 2015 the theme is "Light a fire in the heart of the world",
taken from Pope Francis' apostolic exhortation Evangelii Gaudium (The
Joy of the Gospel).

The primary purpose of this year's Lenten resources is to educate
young people about the vulnerability of nations to natural disasters.
The aim of Caritas and its partners in the Pacific and in the
Philippines, is to go beyond the stage of simple material distribution
of basic supplies to rebuilding in such a way that communities are
less vulnerable to future events.

The resources are available on the linked Website.

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'NZ CATHOLIC' - March 8 - 21 2015 - no. 460

http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

In the current issue: Threat forecast for Confession ... Msgr Arahill
retired after 59 years ... Deacons encouraged to wear Roman collar ...
Inauguration Masses held for six new Wellington parishes ... Fasting
not a kind of competition, nuncio says ... One insurer to be chosen to
cover all six NZ dioceses ...

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FROM THE SECULAR MEDIA

DEAR READERS:
When you open one of the Press Display links below, you are offered a
choice between 'Press Display' and 'Press Reader' as your reading
option. I recommend choosing 'Press Display'. Mike L

Blessed life (photo)
The Saturday Express, Marlborough
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=VH96JZEY76N8&linkid=49ea4f57-8dec-452f-872e-9a30a2c42d4a&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d
Mieke and Maurice Davies are the new hosts of a residential programme
for youth wanting to deepen their faith. The Blenheim artist has made
Palmerston North her new home after marrying teen sweetheart Maurice
Davies last Easter. ''Home'' there is a large old house owned by the
Palmerston North Catholic diocese and used as a year-long residential
base for young adults wanting to deepen their faith...

Cardinal loses his cassock in luggage mishap (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/66914109/cardinal-loses-his-cassock-in-luggage-mishap
He has been anointed by the Pope, but Wellington's new cardinal is
still prey to the tribulations that affect ordinary mortals. John Dew
arrived home last Wednesday after being inducted in Rome as one of 20
new cardinals, but his luggage - including the scarlet cassock that
had its first outing in the Vatican ceremony - was not with him.

Joining global congregation (photo caption)
The Timaru Herald
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=MEUC23OSVXG7&linkid=fe39ea4e-e930-49e7-923a-82c9089aad6e&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d
Timaru parishioners filled the Woodlands Rd Methodist Church Hall for
yesterday's World Day of Prayer celebrations. It was a combined church
service with the Methodist, Union, Presbyterian, Salvation Army,
Catholic, Baptist and Brethren churches involved. Each year a
different country is in charge of preparing the service and this year
it was the Bahamas turn.

Paul Little: Women who are second to nun (photo)
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11413611
Why are there people in extreme poverty when others have private
planes? Why are children dying from diseases for which vaccines exist?
And how did Lady Gaga end up at the Academy Awards, radiant in a
shimmering ball gown, singing a medley from The Sound of Music? That
movie is 50 years old this year and seems to be as influential as
ever. It gave me an early case of cognitive dissonance because I was
taught by nuns at primary school. To an 8-year-old, nuns were nuns and
nothing but...

Probation officer Frank Rees dies (photo)
The Timaru Herald
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=613BCEPXDPB&linkid=e6783d45-fbb5-442a-8b85-282a014a3696&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d
Francis Patrick (Frank) Rees, who died earlier this month, was the
first district probation officer for Timaru and in fact for Oamaru and
Ashburton.

'Perfect, pink angel' Ruby Marris, 5, farewelled (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/66981559/Perfect-pink-angel-Ruby-Marris-5-farewelled
Oamaru's Ruby Jay Marris was farewelled this morning in the church
where she was baptised and fondly remembered by Father Wayne Healey,
who described her as a perfect pink angel.

Immigration says Chilean family must leave (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/66921987/immigration-says-chilean-family-must-leave
An overstaying Chilean family who sought refuge at a Christchurch
church to evade authorities must leave, Associate Immigration Minister
Craig Foss says.

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News of the Schools
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Aquinas College, Tauranga: Cricket: Aquinas claim inaugural T10 title
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/bay-of-plenty-times/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503343&objectid=11411609

Chanel College, Masterton: Gym named after proud ex-student (photo)
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/wairarapa-times-age/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503414&objectid=11410205

Francis Douglas Memorial College, New Plymouth: Scholarship incentive
raises school achievement (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/67076013/Scholarship-incentive-raises-school-achievement

Hato Petera College, Auckland: Will iconic school become victim of
overheated property market? (photo)
http://www.voxy.co.nz/politics/will-iconic-school-become-victim-overheated-property-market/5/215656

St Joseph's, Rangiora: Principal farewelling school (photo)
Northern Outlook
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=8KTZO66MH9R8&linkid=0884a069-f856-409a-9129-806a69bafbc9&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d

St Kevin's College, Oamaru: TeenAg girls going to finals (photo)
http://www.odt.co.nz/regions/north-otago/335535/teenag-girls-going-finals

St Patrick's College, Silverstream: Tuffin heads strong Silverstream
effort (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/sport/college-sport/66913168/Tuffin-heads-strong-Silverstream-effort

St Patrick's College, Wellington: Bolt from the blue cleans up in the
sprints (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/sport/college-sport/66913154/Bolt-from-the-blue-cleans-up-in-the-sprints

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INSPIRATIONAL TV

http://www.inspirationaltv.net

John 2:13-25, a reading and reflection by Very Rev. Frank Nelson and
Rev. Canon Jenny Wilkins at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington (right)

Also: Taking a Stand, with Sr Mary Scanlon (centre)

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NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC PODCASTS

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SOUNDS CATHOLIC - Christchurch Catholic Radio
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http://www.chch.catholic.org.nz/?sid=3295

March 1 2015
We meet Debbie Garrett from Real Choices Australia. Debbie is not a
Catholic. She is a post-abortion counsellor and health researcher who
recently showed a university audience the ways in which abortion
affects the health of women. We also feature music for Lent from the
Kolbe Singers, a university-based Catholic choral ensemble.

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'RESTLESS PRESS'

http://www.restlesspress.net

This week:

** Finding Peace After Traumatic Events (Matt O'Connell)
"In the wake of the devastating earthquakes in Christchurch in
September 2010 and February 2011, I lost my peace. Fr Jacques
Phillipe's book Searching For and Maintaining Interior Peace and a
homily from Pope Benedict XVI helped me find that peace again. Here is
my story..."

** Beautiful Mummy Bodies (Jacinta Malone)
"I was 9 months pregnant with Baby Number 3 and 'big' was not an
exaggeration. I don't do cute-basketball-belly. I'm more like
"Are-you-sure-you-aren't-having-twins-or-at-least-3-basketballs?" type
belly ..."

** A Child's First Educators: The Family (Carrie McCormack)
Life consists of many meals and plenty of work.

** A Poopy, Facebook-Free(Ish) Lunge Into Lent (Lucy O'Donoghue)
"So, how's your Lent going, eh? Mine started with a bang. And that's
not a metaphor..."

** 6 Ways To Fit Prayer Into A Busy Life (Chelsea Houghton)
"I'm a mother of four children ranging in age from 1 to 5. I run a
website (Restless Press), and there are numerous projects, people and
constant events going on in my life. How do I fit a prayer life into
that? ..."

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JOHN L. ALLEN

https://www.facebook.com/JohnLAllenJr

John L. Allen is a Catholic columnist for The Boston Globe

'The Francis Miracle:' Mercy is the bedrock of this papacy
http://www.cruxnow.com/life/2015/03/06/the-francis-miracle-mercy-is-the-bedrock-of-this-papacy/

This excerpt is the introduction to a new book by John L. Allen Jr.,
"The Francis Miracle: Inside the Transformation of the Pope and the
Church," published this week by Time...

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NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC PERIODICALS & NEWSLETTERS

'NZ Catholic' is a national newspaper published by the Catholic Bishop
of Auckland. http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'.
http://proudtobecatholic.org.nz/news-events/kete-korero/

Catholic Dioceses of Palmerston North and Wellington. 'Wel-com'
http://www.welcom.org.nz

Catholic Diocese of Christchurch. 'Inform'
http://www.chch.catholic.org.nz/?sid=25

Catholic Diocese of Dunedin. 'The Tablet'
https://catholic-diocese.squarespace.com/back-issues

The Nathaniel Centre. The New Zealand Catholic Bioethics Centre. 'The
Nathaniel Report' http://www.nathaniel.org.nz/?sid=5

NZ Catholic Education Office. 'Lighting New Fires'
http://www.nzceo.catholic.org.nz/pages/resources/resources_lighting_new_fires.html

NZ Catholic Education Office. 'Good News and the News'
http://www.nzceo.catholic.org.nz/pages/resources/resources_good_news.html

Society of Mary. 'Marist Messenger' http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz

St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East'
http://www.columban.org.au/?MID=200510192652

'Tui Motu Interislands'. An independent Catholic magazine.
http://www.tuimotu.org/articles

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NEW ZEALAND COMMENTARIES ON THE SUNDAY READINGS

Living the Word - Fr Frank Bird sm http://livingtheword.org.nz

Daily Reflections (right-hand column) http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz

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FACEBOOK

The Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Catholic-Church-in-Aotearoa-New-Zealand/149916141686808

'NZ Catholic' newspaper
https://www.facebook.com/pages/NZ-Catholic/262886647205656

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand
https://www.facebook.com/caritasaotearoa/timeline

Holy Cross Seminary
https://www.facebook.com/HolyCrossNZ

Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ
https://www.facebook.com/Marists

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NEWS OF THE CHURCH IN NZ AND THE WORLD

http://cathnews.co.nz/category/new-zealand/

http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

http://goo.gl/Fc9Q8K (Catholic Herald)

http://vaticaninsider.lastampa.it/en/

https://www.youtube.com/user/romereports/videos?sort=dd&flow=grid&view=0 (video)

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EVENTS

Eucharistic Convention, 10th, 11th and 12th April 2015
Sacred Heart College
250 West Tamaki Road, Glendowie, Auckland 1071

http://eucharist.co.nz

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EMPLOYMENT

Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised on
the Website of the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz

Catholic overseas volunteer vacancies are listed on the Vacancies page
of http://www.mahitahi.org ]

Job vacancies in the Auckland and Wellington Catholic diocesan
agencies are on these pages:
Auckland: http://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/category/vacancies/
Wellington: http://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/jobs

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

We can no longer watch from the sidelines as the Islamic State
continues to inflict immense suffering (24 Feb 2015)
http://www.catholic.org.nz/news/fx-view-article.cfm?ctype=MRART&loadref=50&id=349

[A statement on the proposal to send New Zealand troops to Iraq]

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LENT 2015

NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference: The Season of Lent
http://www.catholic.org.nz/liturgical-season/dsp-default.cfm?loadref=38

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand: Lent in schools
http://www.caritas.org.nz/schools/lent-schools
For Lent 2015 the theme is "Light a fire in the heart of the world",
taken from Pope Francis' apostolic exhortation Evangelii Gaudium (The
Joy of the Gospel).

The primary purpose of this year's Lenten resources is to educate
young people about the vulnerability of nations to natural disasters.
The aim of Caritas and its partners in the Pacific and in the
Philippines, is to go beyond the stage of simple material distribution
of basic supplies to rebuilding in such a way that communities are
less vulnerable to future events.

The resources are available on the linked Website.

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FROM THE SECULAR MEDIA

DEAR READERS:
When you open one of the Press Display links below, you are offered a
choice between 'Press Display' and 'Press Reader' as your reading
option. I recommend choosing 'Press Display'. Mike L


NZ Catholic Bishops welcome decision to send troops to Iraq (photo)
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11407194
New Zealand Catholic Bishops have welcomed the decision to send
personnel to combat the Islamic State and urged Christians to pray for
those in the Middle East.

Fifth theft from West Coast churches
http://www.odt.co.nz/news/national/334399/fifth-theft-west-coast-churches
An honesty box thief is operating in South Westland with a fifth
church targeted -- this time the Franz Josef Catholic church.

'Meet the Mormons' Presented to New Zealand Caritas Leaders
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1502/S00519/meet-the-mormons-presented-to-new-zealand-caritas-leaders.htm
A new documentary titled "Meet the Mormons" was the catalyst that
brought together leaders from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints and representatives of the Catholic Church yesterday in
Auckland, New Zealand.

Whitespace Art Gallery: James Ormsby
http://www.whitespace.co.nz/exhibitions/james-ormsby-2015.aspx
Lately I visited Akaroa on the Banks Peninsula. Their museum and
Catholic church (St.Patrick's), contain nineteenth century busts of
local Maori - Tangatahara, and Frenchman - Bishop Pompallier. These
two objects immediately haunted me - and became a starting point for
this evolving body of work...

Related link: Ariki 2 (Bishop Pompallier)
http://www.whitespace.co.nz/exhibitions/james-ormsby-2015.aspx

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News of the Schools
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Kavanagh College, Dunedin: Rugby: Two Otago schoolgirls in NZ training squad
http://www.odt.co.nz/sport/rugby/334163/rugby-two-otago-schoolgirls-nz-training-squad
Kilistina Mota'ane has come a long way in a very short time. The
17-year-old Kavanagh College pupil has just been named in the Black
Ferns training squad, one of two schoolgirls from Dunedin included.

St Joseph's, Stratford: Fond farewell (photo)
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/stratford-press/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503390&objectid=11407641
Rae Sullivan-Brown has spent many years in the classrooms of St
Joseph's School, Stratford. Not only has she spent nearly the last 16
years as principal, but she also began her school career there - as a
new entrant herself. Now however, it is the end of an era, as Rae
leaves the school to go to Francis Douglas Memorial College to teach
senior mathematics.

St Patrick's College, Wellington: McEvedy Shield can't come quick
enough for St Pat's sprinter Alex Haye (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/sport/college-sport/66619442/McEvedy-Shield-can-t-come-quick-enough-for-St-Pats-sprinter-Alex-Haye
Alex Haye intends to lead from the front next week. The McEvedy Shield
ignited Haye's running career and the St Pat's Town sprinter hopes
that both he and his school can reach new heights at Newtown Park on
Tuesday...

St Peter's, Cambridge: Back into learning to inspire students (photo)
Cambridge Edition
http://www.pressdisplay.com/pressdisplay/showlink.aspx?bookmarkid=35J5WC2ZWPL&linkid=f48fdd70-4379-4e61-ab5d-c982862f1719&pdaffid=lHpOEO%2bSMqBuhcDzMicNAQ%3d%3d
A teacher at St Peter's Catholic School in Cambridge is taking part in
a programme to further his knowledge about scientists and the way they
do things. St Peter's Catholic School teacher Jaco Labuschagne is
taking a two-term break from teaching to be a student again, in the
hopes of inspiring his students.

St Peter's College, Gore: Youngster New South Wales-bound (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/66673582/Youngster-New-South-Wales-bound
Waimumu Kidz Kartz enthusiast Rebecca Heads can hardly wait to pack
her bags in preparation for being New Zealand's representative at the
31st New South Wales Mini Trot Championship at the Gunning track near
Sydney over Easter.

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INSPIRATIONAL TV

http://www.inspirationaltv.net

Mark 9:2-10, a reading and reflection by Very Rev. Frank Nelson and
Rev. Canon Jenny Wilkins at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington (right)

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NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC PODCASTS

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SOUNDS CATHOLIC - Christchurch Catholic Radio
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http://www.chch.catholic.org.nz/?sid=3295

February 22 2015
We visit the Transitional Anglican Cathedral for two events involving
Catholics. We feature highlights from a service with visiting
brothers from the Taizé Community in France. We also join with the
Anglican Cathedral Parish for our ecumenical Ash Wednesday service.

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'RESTLESS PRESS'

http://www.restlesspress.net

This week:

** Finding Hope in Stories of Martyrdom (Monica Doumit) - A reflection
on the execution of the Coptic Christians ...

** 6 Tips For Keeping Kids Catholic (Jeremy and Michelle Dart) - As
parents to 9 young children in just about every age bracket, we have
learnt a thing or two about creative ways to help keep your kids
Catholic ...

** Abnegation: Self Denial (Chelsea Houghton) -

** Why is a NZ pro-euthanasia group spreading misinformation? (Brendan Malone)

** 7 Ways To Make Sense Of Catholic Social Teaching (Sandie Cornish)


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JOHN L. ALLEN

https://www.facebook.com/JohnLAllenJr

John L. Allen is a Catholic columnist for The Boston Globe

The Francis narrative is déjà vu in reverse
http://www.cruxnow.com/church/2015/02/22/the-francis-narrative-is-deja-vu-in-reverse/

Plus: Will the pope enter Chile's abortion debate, and is Francis a
foreign policy hawk or dove?

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NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC PERIODICALS & NEWSLETTERS

'NZ Catholic' is a national newspaper published by the Catholic Bishop
of Auckland. http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'.
http://proudtobecatholic.org.nz/news-events/kete-korero/

Catholic Dioceses of Palmerston North and Wellington. 'Wel-com'
http://www.welcom.org.nz

Catholic Diocese of Christchurch. 'Inform'
http://www.chch.catholic.org.nz/?sid=25

Catholic Diocese of Dunedin. 'The Tablet'
https://catholic-diocese.squarespace.com/back-issues

The Nathaniel Centre. The New Zealand Catholic Bioethics Centre. 'The
Nathaniel Report' http://www.nathaniel.org.nz/?sid=5

NZ Catholic Education Office. 'Lighting New Fires'
http://www.nzceo.catholic.org.nz/pages/resources/resources_lighting_new_fires.html

NZ Catholic Education Office. 'Good News and the News'
http://www.nzceo.catholic.org.nz/pages/resources/resources_good_news.html

Society of Mary. 'Marist Messenger' http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz

St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East'
http://www.columban.org.au/?MID=200510192652

'Tui Motu Interislands'. An independent Catholic magazine.
http://www.tuimotu.org/articles

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NEW ZEALAND COMMENTARIES ON THE SUNDAY READINGS

Living the Word - Fr Frank Bird sm http://livingtheword.org.nz

Daily Reflections (right-hand column) http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz

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FACEBOOK

The Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Catholic-Church-in-Aotearoa-New-Zealand/149916141686808

'NZ Catholic' newspaper
https://www.facebook.com/pages/NZ-Catholic/262886647205656

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand
https://www.facebook.com/caritasaotearoa/timeline

Holy Cross Seminary
https://www.facebook.com/HolyCrossNZ

Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ
https://www.facebook.com/Marists

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NEWS OF THE CHURCH IN NZ AND THE WORLD

http://cathnews.co.nz/category/new-zealand/

http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

http://goo.gl/Fc9Q8K (Catholic Herald)

http://vaticaninsider.lastampa.it/en/

https://www.youtube.com/user/romereports/videos?sort=dd&flow=grid&view=0 (video)

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EVENTS

Eucharistic Convention, 10th, 11th and 12th April 2015
Sacred Heart College
250 West Tamaki Road, Glendowie, Auckland 1071

http://eucharist.co.nz

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EMPLOYMENT

Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised on
the Website of the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz

Catholic overseas volunteer vacancies are listed on the Vacancies page
of http://www.mahitahi.org ]

Job vacancies in the Auckland and Wellington Catholic diocesan
agencies are on these pages:
Auckland: http://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/category/vacancies/
Wellington: http://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/jobs

Youth worker, St Thomas More Catholic Church, Mount Maunganui/Tauranga
http://www.mtmaunganuicatholic.org.nz/
Details in 'NZ Catholic' February 8-21 2015 p.19 Applications close 1
March 2015.

Co-ordinator for Evangelisation, Pastoral Care and Liturgy: Catholic
Parish of Napier
Details in 'NZ Catholic' February 22 - March 7 no. 459 p.23 and from
Wendy Silver, tel. (06) 354 1780; wsilver@pndiocese.org.nz