Sunday, May 15, 2016

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'NZ CATHOLIC' 

Full text articles: https://goo.gl/6YI1V6 (CORRECTED)

In issue no. 490, May 15-28 2016: 15,000 euthanasia opinions ... Anti-violence training rolled out for Pasifika communities ... No TV didn't stop nuns seeing themselves ... Volunteering prayer answered in Latin America ... Parish project helps families into their own homes ... Rosary both prayer and supernatural weapon ... Historic Hato Hemi church centre stage at celebrations ... Resources promote NZ's Suzanne. 

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Predator priests and pay outs - why the church investigates its own (photo)
Every surface in Sonja Cooper's Wellington office is swamped with boxes full of secrets. Each wall  is lined with folders, and her shelves are stacked with cartons full of the worst memories of more than 700 New Zealanders' lives. The hundreds of victims whose complaints Cooper's legal firm on the Terrace is handling all claim to have suffered abuse while in state care sometime between the 1940s and 1993...

Mayor: 'My Father Had A Great Life...Was Highly Loved By Us' (photo)
Tom Brown, father of Auckland Mayor Len Brown, has died at the age of 90. Mr Brown says his father was well-known in the eastern communities. At one time he attended the Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Howick and sang in its choir...
  
DCC commits $100,000 to priory restoration
The Dunedin City Council will top up the Dunedin Heritage Fund budget after $100,000 was committed to the restoration of Dunedin's Dominican Priory earlier this year. 

Long-serving Marlborough councillor and farmer a visionary with the community at heart (photo)
Long-serving Marlborough councillor and farming identity Larry Pigou was a pragmatic visionary who lived by the motto "it was better to ask for forgiveness later, than ask for permission first," his family say...

Reaping the benefits of Anglican-RC talks (photo)
About 23 years ago, says Archbishop David Moxon of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia, he and the local Roman Catholic bishop made an agreement that still makes him feel hopeful. The two church heads decided to share the rite of imposition of ashes on Ash Wednesday—a tradition that continues in New Zealand today...

Special visit for 'special' nun (photo, video)
A special Dunedin visit to a "captivating'' Catholic nun was made yesterday by Sir Jerry Mateparae on his last visit to Dunedin as New Zealand's Governor-General. Sir Jerry visited Otago Museum, the University of Otago, Montecillo Veterans' Home and Hospital and then Little Sisters of the Poor Sacred Heart Home to say happy birthday to Sister Marie, 102, a Catholic nun born Annie Fitzpatrick...

When two clubs go to war: Wellington rugby sides not keen on socializing together (photos)
Ross Jamieson of the Poneke Football Club, Ronnie Nathu of the Eastern Suburbs Cricket club, and John Holden of Marist St Pats Rugby Football Club all get on well off the pitch. But they are not convinced the members of their respective clubs would do the same if forced to share the same clubrooms on Kilbirnie Park.

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Nationwide celebration of Catholic Schools 
The Catholic community prepares to celebrate Catholic Schools day and the Chief Executive of Catholic Schools, Paul Ferris, says ahead of the annual celebration that there is much to celebrate...

New community of learning for South Canterbury 
A new community of learning based in South Canterbury is expected to lead to a more collaborative approach between the region's Catholic schools. More than 1000 South Canterbury school children will be involved in the latest cluster, which was approved by Education Minister Hekia Parata this week.

Singer entertains catholic school students
Australian singer Michael Mangan entertained children from five catholic schools on May 10. About 320 children joined the interactive performance at St Joseph's School Hall in Te Aroha.

Hato Petera College, Auckland: Carlos Reed Fund provides Te Kura O Otangarei student scholarships (photo) 

Roncalli College, Timaru: Timaru student selected to record with Jamie McDell (photo) 

Sacred Heart Girls' College, New Plymouth: New Plymouth girls' school to hosts lower North Island speech competition 

Sacred Heart, Invercargill: Invercargill students sample struggles of impoverished kids in Third World (photo) 

St Kevin's College, Oamaru: Rugby: St Kevin's bounce back with win 

St Patrick's College, Wellington: St Pat's Town send warning to rest of Wellington premier college basketball (photo) 

St Theresa's, Invercargill: St Theresa's students heading to Lit Quiz national championships in Wellington (photo) 

Verdon College, Invercargill: Verdon College Wins First Place At Stage Challenge In Invercargill 

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John 20:19-23  - Jesus appears to his disciples
A reading and discussion with Rev. Dr Raymond Pelly and Very Rev. Frank Nelson at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.

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** Archbishop shuts down parish over statue of rebel priest
The late Father Chowrappa Selvaraj, popularly known as "Father Chasara," was charged in the 2013 murder of a seminary rector seen as unfavorable to his ethnic group.

** Two Germans, two takes on Islam and democracy
Cardinal Woelki of Cologne says Islam is as compatible with Europe as Christianity, but Pope Benedict warned Islam isn't a denomination that rests easily in a pluralistic society.

** Recalling the anniversary of a broken papal heart
Pope Paul VI's public anguish in 1978 over the death of his friend Aldo Moro taught the world that underneath the vestments and the symbols of office was a real human being.

** Wuerl says teaching and pastoral judgement 'not the same thing'
Cardinal Donald Wuerl says "there is a difference between teaching on the indissolubility of marriage ... and pastoral judgement concerning individuals'…

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Sunday, May 8, 2016

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Catholic Church responds to sentencing of Peter Hercock
Press Release: NZ Catholic Bishops
Former Catholic priest Peter Hercock has been sentenced to six years and seven months in jail for charges of rape, attempted rape and indecent assault against teenage girls in the 1970s and 1980s...

Also: Predatory priest Peter Hercock finally brought to justice

Couple drawn to Clinton church
Clutha Leader
Two Aucklanders are interviewed about their plans for the former St Leo's Catholic church in Clinton.

Relationship between the cemetery and the university (photos)
Mount St offers a shortcut to Victoria University from the city centre, but the steep Kelburn street is also home to one of Wellington's oldest cemeteries. Jean­-Baptiste Pompallier, New Zealand's first Roman Catholic bishop, consecrated the cemetery in 1841, making it second oldest after nearby Bolton St Memorial Park...

Beneficiaries get help to check entitlements (leader)
Upper Hutt Leader
St Joseph's Parish in Upper Hutt is hosting the three-day archdiocesan Benefit Impact event, May 10-13. Teresa Homan, manager of the Upper Hutt-based Hutt Valley Benefit Education Trust (BEST), said the main aim is to help those on a benefit ensure they are receiving their full and correct entitlements...

Avowed and affirmed (photos)
Collection items at Toitu Otago Settlers Museum tell a tale of love that conquered all in gold-rush Otago.

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School planned for $2.25m site
A new Catholic primary school and church could be built next to Aquinas College after the church paid $2.25 million for a 1ha site on Pyes Pa Rd.

Roncalli College, Timaru: Roncalli students sleep in boxes to raise money for the needy (photo) 

Sacred Heart Girls' College, Hamilton: Sacred Heart get first win of the season in premier netball (photo) 

St Patrick's, Taupo: May the Fourth be with you (photo) Taupo Times 
The force was strong at Taupo's St Patrick's Catholic School for International Star Wars Day.

St Peter's College, Gore: Folk singer rides solo (photo) 
Jenny Mitchell has perfected the art of being in two places at once – on stage and finishing her last year at high school. This weekend Gore's golden girl is playing The Sherwood Queenstown, for her second time, at only 17 years old...

St Teresa's School in Bluff to sing 'Sons of Gallipoli' with song writer (text and video) 

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Sunday 8 May - John 17:20-26 : Jesus prays for his disciples
A reading and commentary by Sister Stephanie Kitching rsm.

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** Pro-lifers see eugenics behind push for abortion on Zika
Critics say the Organization of American States is reacting to the virus "not with a view to the health of the most defenseless and vulnerable, of the poorest women, but to destroy the children of the poor."

** Syrian Christians keep the faith amid horrors of war
Missionaries in Syria describe the horrors of war, including priests having their bones broken, teeth knocked out, starved nearly to death, and their decapitated heads fitted on spikes.

** Pope Francis tells Europe, 'I Have a Dream'
Accepting prestigious European prize, Francis says he dreams of a continent where being a migrant is "not a crime, but a summons to commitment to the dignity of every human being."

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Sunday, May 1, 2016

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Full text articles: https://goo.gl/Xba1yK (CORRECTED)

In issue no. 489, May 1 - 14 2016: Diocese agency calls for civil disobedience ... Devotees promote saintly pioneer priest Fr Garin ... Climbing trees still okay at primary school ... Mercy widely misunderstood, says priest ... Shroud shows the reality of the Passion ... Cardinal Dew: Papal exhortation 'a magnificent document' ... Jim Consedine: TPPA tilts dangerously like the Costa Concordia ... Religion in NZ gets some high-level backing ... Advertising feature: Mother ... Tim Finn's 'Seven Worlds' show key truths Day ... Perpetual adoration reaches 20 years ... Author rejects Pompallier's bad press.

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TV One. Sunday. 7 pm (1 May 2016) 
Christchurch Carmelites on TV
Tonight the Sunday current affairs programme will screen a story profiling the Christchurch Carmelite Monastery.
The Sisters agreed to allow the producer to profile their contemplative life inside the walls of the monastery.
Available on demand from Monday at http://tvnz.co.nz/sunday-news (top right: TVNZ OnDemand - Watch Now)

Anzac speech biggest event of the year for Hamesh Wyatt (photo)
Even after 16 years, speaking in front of the Bluff Anzac parade still raises the hairs on the back of Hamesh Wyatt's neck. Since 2001 Wyatt has been the main speaker at the Bluff Anzac Day ceremonies.

Lower Hutt man Derek Bunting, who died on Kapiti walking track, was new grandad (photos, video report)
Friends have paid tribute to Derek Bunting, who died on Monday. The man who died on a new Kapiti walking track had just become a grandad and started a new job.

Christchurch Women's Prison chaplain Mary Kamo retires after 33 years (photo)
Mary Kamo has retired after 33 years as a chaplain at Christchurch Women's Prison. She speaks to Alice Cannet about the issues female prisoners face, efforts towards biculturalism and breaking cycles of violence within families...

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New primary school head named (photo)
Papakura Courier
Peta Lindstrom has been appointed the foundation principal of Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School in Takanini.

Retirement for deputy principal (photo)
North Shore Times
After 33 years, the deputy principal of St Mary's School, Northcote is ready to spend more time with her family.

Shed stolen from Auckland school (photo, audio report)
An Auckland school is reeling after the theft of their charitable sharing shed. St Dominic's Catholic Primary School in Blockhouse Bay used the shed as a drop off point for items for families in need.

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Sunday 24 April  - John 14:23-29  A peace the world cannot give ... is my gift to you
A reading and discussion with Fr Jim Lyons and Christine Paterson.

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** Catholic leaders in Bangladesh condemn murder of LGBT activists
Bangladesh bishop says that while the Church does not approve the LGBT lifestyle, it nonetheless "recognizes the rights of all human persons."

** World must respond to ISIS genocide, U.N. conference hears
While religious freedom in much of the Middle East is under siege and the civil war in Syria seems to have no end in sight, Catholic leaders tell a U.N. conference that the…

** Holy fire ceremony in Jerusalem draws thousands
Thousands of Christians have gathered in Jerusalem for an ancient fire ceremony that celebrates Jesus' resurrection, following the Orthodox calendar for calculating the date of Easter.

** After fresh tragedy, Syrian Christian leader warns: 'We could disappear'
The Melkite Greek Catholic archbishop vows to preserve the roots of a faith in Syria that reaches back to the apostles.

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


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Sunday, April 24, 2016

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Taranaki based priest celebrates 25 years of religious life (photo)
Serving as a priest in Taranaki for the last three years has been like a holiday for Father Freddie Barte. Hailing from the Philippines - a country where about 80 per cent of the population is Catholic - Barte used to oversee up to four church services a day.

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Aquinas College, Tauranga: House build will benefit college (video) 
Aquinas College will undertake its biggest fundraiser ever as it plans to build and sell a brand new home at St Thomas Estate that could net more than $125,000.

Campion College, Gisborne: Campion College rebuild (photo) 
Plans are in place to replace three two-storey blocks with single-storey innovative learning spaces that meet international and Ministry of Education agreed standards for 21st century learning and teaching. 

Campion College, Gisborne: Five minutes of fame for college thespians (photo) 
This scene from Shakespeare's tragedy Othello took a trio of Campion College students to first place in the five-minute scene section of the annual East Coast Shakespeare Festival this week. 

Sacred Heart Girls' College, Hamilton: Strong female characters claim Shakespeare win in the Waikato (photo)
A group of Sacred Heart Girls' College (Hamilton) students were crowned champions at the Waikato Regional Sheilah? Winn Shakespeare Festival.

St Joseph's, Timaru: Kids walk to raise money (photo gallery) 
Pupils from Timaru's St Joseph's School have raised about $1600 by walking laps around their school.

St Patrick's, Rotorua: St Patrick's students remember ANZACs 
Senior students of St Patrick's School, Rotorua, organised a mufti day for money to donate to the annual Poppy Appeal.

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Sunday 24 April  - John 13:31-33A, 34-35 The new commandment

Are you ready to make sacrifices to love better?
A reading and discussion with Theresa Ulmer and Vicky Wall.

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** Teenagers get surprise chance to confess sins to the pope
Sixteen teenagers have gotten an unexpected opportunity to confess sins to Pope Francis, and the pontiff also got a cake for his saint's name day.

** Bishops' religious freedom chief 'cautiously optimistic' on Little Sisters
In response to accusations of being partisan, Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore tells Crux that the U.S. bishops "didn't go looking for this fight" on religious freedom.

** Religious orders key to fight against sex abuse scandals
In a continuing effort to protect children, the Catholic Church's focus is now turning to religious orders of men and women in addition to dioceses.

** Is Catholicism being scrubbed from Ireland's 'Easter Rising'?
Ireland's 1916 Easter Rising was "drenched in Catholicism," with "the rosary the soundtrack to rebel activity wherever it took place," but today some are ignoring that…

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Sunday, April 17, 2016

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'NZ CATHOLIC' 

Full text articles: https://goo.gl/Svluba 

In the current issue: NZ ethicist likes papal call on love and family ... Apostolate to ships' crews given a fresh challenge ... Amoris Laetitia: Cardinal and bishop note merciful emphasis in text ... Renowned televisipn and Passion play producer dies (Ross Jennings) ... Rotorua college builds links in the Philippines ... Traditionalist order sees chance to come to New Zealand ... Anzac Day: Petone priest did not return from Front - Teenager was determined not to miss out on war ... Bereaved mum talks about her brave son (Diane Foley) ... Fr Nolan walks 100km back to the past ... Sisters mark 100 years of loving outreach (Josephites) ... Easter celebrated in Puhoi by Bohemian descendants ... Hui Aranga a big occasion for Maori.

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'Everything he did was for us' (photo)
Former Blues rugby player Kurtis Haiu, who died after a prolonged battle with cancer, always put his family's needs first, even in his final months, says his grieving wife.

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Catholic Secondary Schools Sports Tournament provides opportunities for students to meet others (photo)
Hundreds of students from all over the southern region converged on St Peter's College in Gore to take part in the annual Catholic Secondary Schools Sports Tournament ...

Campion College, Gisborne: Young leaders share passion for environment 
Anna Spring, 15, from Campion College, and Georgia Watson, 17, from Lytton High School, will join more than 50 Year 11 to 13 students from New Zealand and other Pacific nations at the Sir Peter Blake Youth EnviroLeaders' Forum, which runs for a week from tomorrow. 

De la Salle College, Auckland - Francis Douglas Memorial College, New Plymouth: Francis Douglas fail to subdue De La Salle's big men (photo) 
The Francis Douglas Memorial College first XV got a crunching reminder of how tough they could find things against much bigger opposition in the annual rugby match against Da La Salle in New Plymouth on Wednesday.

Garin College, Nelson: Kavanagh dean heading north (photo) 
John Maguire (54), the school's head of technology and dean, has been appointed principal of Garin College, a Catholic secondary school in Richmond, Nelson.

Roncalli College, Timaru: It's Student Volunteer Week but students are volunteering all year round (photo) 
A group of Roncalli College pupils ditched the classroom on Monday and pitched in when a Timaru woman needed help picking apples after she hurt her back.

St Joseph's, Morrinsville: New principal goes back to her old school (photo) 
Andrea Colebourn fondly remembers when she went to St Joseph's School Morrinsville as a child. Now, after working overseas for many years, she is back as principal of the school and enjoys working with the children of her old school friends.

St Joseph's, Timaru: St Joseph's School children walk to raise money (photo) 
Pupils from Timaru's St Joseph's School have raised about $1600 by walking laps around their school.

St Patrick's College, Wellington: St Pat's Town's Daniel Ward and Josh Ngaia claim another Maadi Cup gold (photo) 
St Patrick's College (Town) duo Daniel Ward and Josh Ngaia won gold in the boys under-17 double sculls at Maadi Cup last Friday. 

Verdon College, Invercargill: Verdon College rower Xavier Wright announces himself on national stage (photos) 
Verdon College's Xavier Wright has announced himself as one of the country's more exciting rowing talents. The Invercargill teenager produced the Southland highlight at the 2016 New Zealand Secondary School Championships on Saturday when he won the under-16 single at Lake Ruataniwha.

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Sunday 17 April - John 10:27-30 "The sheep that belong to me listen to my voice"
A reading and commentary by Sister Marcellin Wilson

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THE 15TH STATION PODCAST


April 16, 2016 
Episode 103 — Communion, Commission, Closures and Contributions

The Pope's apostolic exhortation Amoris Laetitia leads off this month's episode and — spoiler alert — there are some strong feelings on the document. Pope Francis's Holy Thursday initiative to wash the feet of refugees of different faiths and the possible Royal Commission into child sexual abuse in New Zealand also feature, and Don, James and Gavin have a mix of sadness and support for the closure of three parishes in Dunedin. Maybe if they'd been receiving tithes via a new app, the parishes could've stayed open. Just joking. Mostly. Enjoy the show.

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** Plucked from the uncertainty of Lesbos: 12 Syrian refugees
Pope Francis said two Christian families were on the original list to relocate with him, but couldn't come because their papers weren't in order ...

** Pope Francis calls Sanders greeting only 'common courtesy'
Francis says anyone who sees it as political should 'find a psychiatrist,' also confirms that family document changed things for divorced and civilly remarried Catholics but doesn't add details ...

** U.S. must act to defend persecuted Christians
The United States needs a more stringent standard for violations of religious freedom, and to hold offending countries to a higher level of accountability ...

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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/


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/

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NEW ZEALAND COMMENTARIES ON THE SUNDAY READINGS

Catholic Enquiry Centre. Reflections on the Sunday Gospel

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

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

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FACEBOOK

The Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand

'NZ Catholic' newspaper

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand

Holy Cross Seminary

Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ

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

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EMPLOYMENT

Director of John Paul II Centre for Life
Details in 'NZ Catholic' April 3-16 2016 p.19 and from clare@jpii.org.nz  


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 ]

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Sunday, April 10, 2016

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE


New Zealanders welcome Pope's document on Marriage & the family (9 April 2016)
Pope Francis released his much anticipated document on marriage and the family overnight New Zealand time. The document, formally called an Apostolic Exhortation and entitled Amoris Laetitia – the Joy of Love, signals the Pope's vision for the Church as a family of families and reaffirms the welfare of the family as decisive for the future of every community and society ... 

Be merciful (3 April 2016)
A pastoral letter on mercy in the Year of Mercy

Leaders, Religious and Educationalists farewell Br Sir Pat Lynch long-time leader of Catholic Education (4 April 2016)
Politicians, Cardinals, Bishops and educationalists gathered in Wellington last night to celebrate and farewell Br Sir Lynch as he leaves the New Zealand Catholic Education Office after 22 years at the helm ...

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'NZ CATHOLIC' 

Full text articles: https://goo.gl/Svluba 

In the current issue: Sainthood excites sisters (Missionaries of Charity in NZ) ... NZ bishops' Easter messages ... NZ abortion figures reach 500 000 ... A saint walked among us in 1973 (Mother Teresa) ... young people go more deeply into the Mass ... Bp Colin Campbell: Why Simon disrespected Jesus (Lk 7:36-50) ... First year men arrive with life experience (Holy Cross Seminary) ... Parish goes high tech with new app (St Thomas Aquinas, Tauranga) ...  Advertising feature: Funerals (four pages).

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Pope's statement welcomed in NZ (photo)
Catholic Church leaders in New Zealand are welcoming a document outlining a more merciful and loving church. The 260-page treatise called "Amoris Laetitia," (The Joy of Love) calls for more compassion towards "imperfect" Catholics, such as those who divorced and remarried, saying "no one can be condemned forever"...

Well-known Wellington nun's popular vegetable garden demolished (photo)
A Wellington nun's much-celebrated vegetable garden has been bulldozed because it was no longer viable to keep it going. A fixture of the Island Bay community, Sister Loyola Galvin, 96, and her garden captured the hearts of New Zealanders in award-winning documentary Gardening with Soul. 

Departing Dominican sister will be missed (photo)
It has been 133 years since the first four members of the Roman Catholic's Dominican order arrived in Queenstown. But now, Queenstown's last Dominican Sister is preparing to bid farewell to the resort. Sister Mary Anna Baird (75) leaves for pastures new on Saturday. 

Former Waitakere City Council chief executive remembered (photo)
People will remember Harry O'Rourke as a man who had time for everyone. The former chief executive of the past Waitakere City Council died on March 21, aged 74.

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Roncalli College, Timaru: Roncalli students prepare to make a difference in Vietnam and Cambodia (photo)

Sacred Heart College, Lower Hutt: Upper Hutt weightlifter Piper Gywn gets a big lift from crossfit (photo)

St Theresa's, Plimmerton: Step up for new principal at St Theresa's School (photo)

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INSPIRATIONAL TV


John 21:1-19 : Jesus appears to seven disciples
A reading and commentary with Sister Marcellin Wilson and Sister Stephanie Kitching

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'RESTLESS PRESS' 


This week: 

** God'S Encouragement For Our Race - Luisa Marin
I always knew that to follow God's path requires faith in Him, just like a child trusts in his parents' decisions. Well, one thing is knowing it, but another is truly living it. Yesterday was a great example in my life. I was running 14 km at the City to Surf race ...

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'CRUX', edited by John L. Allen


'Crux' is a free online magazine of articles on Catholic issues. On Crux now ...

** Thomas D. Williams: The real jewel in Pope Francis' new treatise on the family comes in a moving pastoral reflection in chapter four on married love.

** David Gibson: Journey implied in 'Amoris Laetitia' may never be over.

** Carl Olsen: Pope's family treatise starts strong, but then unravels.

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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/


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/

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NEW ZEALAND COMMENTARIES ON THE SUNDAY READINGS

Catholic Enquiry Centre. Reflections on the Sunday Gospel

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

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

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FACEBOOK

The Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand

'NZ Catholic' newspaper

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand

Holy Cross Seminary

Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ

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NEWS OF THE CHURCH IN NZ AND THE WORLD







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EMPLOYMENT

Director of John Paul II Centre for Life
Details in 'NZ Catholic' April 3-16 2016 p.19 and from clare@jpii.org.nz  Applications close 

Executive secretary, Justice and Peace Commission, Catholic Diocese of Auckland
Details in 'NZ Catholic' April 3-16 2016 p.19, on the Commission's Web page, and from patl@cda.org.nz  Applications close 15 April.

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 ]

Links to job vacancies in the Catholic dioceses of ...



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Sunday, April 3, 2016

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FROM THE SECULAR MEDIA

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DEAR READERS: 
When you open one of the Press Display links below, you may be offered a choice between 'Press Reader' and 'Press Display' as your reading option. Always choose 'Press Display'.  Mike L

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Easter 2016
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Easter Sunday church-goers forced outside (text and video report)
Newshub
Attendees at some Easter Sunday services in central Auckland today were lucky to get a seat, with many forced to stand outside the entrance to St Patrick's Cathedral this morning.

Celebrating being Maori and Catholic (photos)
Hundreds of people gathered in Whanganui to mark 70 years of Maori Catholic Easter gathering Hui Aranga.

Easter not all bunnies and eggs for all
Different cultures around the world celebrate Easter in different ways, and Aotearoa is no different. So what are some of the better known Maori faiths, their stories, and what they are doing to commemorate the holiday? ... Te Hahi Katorika:

Liam Hehir: Renewal and redemption - there is meaning to be found in Easter

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Memory Box (photo)
Waikato Times
A notable Hamilton East building that is a strong candidate for inclusion in the District Plan is currently under threat of demolition due to its age, construction and location. The presbytery beside Hamilton's Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary is the oldest surviving building within the city's Catholic precinct. It was built at the same time as the striking Neoclassical St Mary's Catholic Church, which was demolished in 1974...

Jihadi John's death brought no joy to James Foley's mother (photo)
Diane Foley says she felt no satisfaction when a drone strike killed 'Jihadi John', the man who had beheaded her freelance journalist son in a desert in Syria. Mr Foley's mother, Diane Foley, is in New Zealand to speak to the Auckland Eucharistic Convention, a Catholic event, on the subject of forgiveness - because she has forgiven ISIS...

National portrait: Dave Dobbyn, the music icon (photo)

Challenges to spend 24-hrs in solidarity with those less fortunate 
A multi-sport challenge, a dance party/rally and a hikoi are just a few of the events being run by Catholic schools and youth groups around the country today and tomorrow to launch the annual Caritas Challenge.

MP backed to head euthanasia inquiry (photo)
National Party MP Simon O'Connor has been backed by Labour and Green Party colleagues after his suitability to head an inquiry into euthanasia was questioned because of his personal beliefs. The devout Catholic, who once trained for the priesthood, is firmly opposed to assisted suicide.

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Minister pays tribute to Sir Brother Pat Lynch
Education Minister Hekia Parata has paid tribute to Sir Brother Patrick Lynch KNZM for his service to education as he steps down from his role as CEO of the Association of Proprietors' of Integrated Schools (APIS) after 22 years. Sir Brother Patrick is also stepping down from his role as CEO of the New Zealand Catholic Education Office (NZCEO) having announced his retirement in January 2015...


Campion College, Gisborne: Campion's Pedersen earns place at national semifinals in Race Unity Speech Awards (photo) http://gisborneherald.co.nz/localnews/2249081-135/racial-harmony

Francis Douglas Memorial College, New Plymouth: New Plymouth student to play primary percussion for national orchestra (text and video) http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/78424010/new-plymouth-student-to-play-primary-percussion-for-national-orchestra

Kavanagh College, Dunedin - St Kevin's College, Oamaru: Otago Secondary Schools Sports http://www.odt.co.nz/news/schools-news/377862/pupils-hard-work-pays

Sacred Heart College, Lower Hutt: Hutt Valley women join Shave for a Cure (photo) http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/hutt-valley/78474291/hutt-valley-women-join-shave-for-a-cure

Sacred Heart College, Lower Hutt: Sacred Heart College volleyball sisterhood heading to nationals (photo) http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/sport/college-sport/78318194/Sacred-Heart-College-volleyball-sisterhood-heading-to-nationals

St Patrick's College, Wellington: Secondary students not getting enough sun protection, study finds (photo) http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/78388754/secondary-students-not-getting-enough-sun-protection-study-finds

St Patrick's College, Wellington: St Pat's Town aim to strike high at softball nationals (photo) http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/sport/college-sport/78319385/St-Pats-Town-aim-to-strike-high-at-softball-nationals

St Thomas More, Mount Maunganui: World champion in the making (photo) https://www.sunlive.co.nz/news/122692-world-champion-making.html

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INSPIRATIONAL TV


Sunday 3 April - John 20:19-31 Jesus appears to his disciples
Rev. Dr. Raymond Pelly and Very Rev. Frank Nelson at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.

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'RESTLESS PRESS' 


This week: 

** Being A Cavewoman In The Easter Season - Jane Bourke
"This Easter season is brought to you by the cavewoman.  Since my last entry as a paleo-crazed cave woman I have taken to  lowering my sugar intake along with foraging all food with a stick.  The Easter season can be a little tricky to navigate in the Palaeolithic world so I have put together a few favourites to celebrate this Easter season...

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'CRUX', edited by John L. Allen


'Crux' is a free online magazine of articles on Catholic issues. On Crux now ...

** Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia: How the candidacy of a 19th century Cuban-American priest illustrates the social edge to the saints of the Americas.

** John Allen: a tribute to Swiss Cardinal Georges Cottier OP

** Michael O'Loughlin: How the Catholic Church is scrambling to save the 'endangered sacrament' of confession.

** Carolyn Woo: Why women must be regarded as far more than 'guest workers' in the Catholic Church.

** John Allen: Why the Vatican's hire of Teresa Kettelkamp, an American former police official and U.S. bishops' staffer, is a needed dose of good news for Pope Francis on the anti-abuse front.

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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/


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/

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NEW ZEALAND COMMENTARIES ON THE SUNDAY READINGS

Catholic Enquiry Centre. Reflections on the Sunday Gospel

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

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

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FACEBOOK

The Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand

'NZ Catholic' newspaper

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand

Holy Cross Seminary

Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ

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NEWS OF THE CHURCH IN NZ AND THE WORLD







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EMPLOYMENT

Diocesan General Manager, Catholic Diocese of Auckland.
Details in 'NZ Catholic' March 20 - April 2 2016 p.5, at http://www.sheffield.co.nz/Job-Search/Type/View/JobID/1228/Diocesan-General-Manager-job-in-Auckland and from Ian Taylor tel. (09) 367 1501 or Raewyn Brown tel. (09) 367 1535   Applications close 4 April 2016.

Manager, Youth and Young Adult Ministries, Catholic Diocese of Christchurch
Applications close 3 April

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 ]

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