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In issue no. 573, September 8 - 21 2019: Bishops urge parishioners to stand for life ... Pro-life movie 'Unplanned' to be screened in NZ ... NZ co-hosts safeguarding conference in Rome ... Fr Matthew Gibson ordained in Hamilton ... Sue Jones: Extraordinary vocations ... Call made for steep emissions reductions ... Social Justice Week 8-14 September (2-page feature) ... Heads and Hearts, St Mary's College, Auckland: Is it easy to forgive and forget? ... 50 years of justice and peace work celebrated ... Community of learning helps students achieve - McAuley praised again ... Sign language need stressed.

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Concerns raised over paedophile Michael Beaumont in 1970s, but he was allowed to keep teaching
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/115693806/concerns-raised-over-paedophile-michael-beaumont-in-1970s-but-he-was-allowed-to-keep-teaching
A Marist Brother who preyed on children was allowed to continue working as a teacher, despite concerns being raised about his inappropriate behaviour 40 years ago. A Stuff investigation has revealed senior Catholic Church leaders were warned about Brother Michael Beaumont in the 1970s and again in the 1990s – but he was simply allowed to move elsewhere.

Childhood horrors laid bare as survivors talk of sexual abuse
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/115636768/childhood-horrors-laid-bare-as-survivors-talk-of-sexual-abuse
Outside St Mary of the Angels on a breezy Wellington autumn day a small group is gathered. They are all either victims of faith-based child sexual abuse or their supporters. They are there to present Grant West with ribbons to take back to Ballarat, Australia, and he is there to tie a ribbon to the church fence...

Celebrating the Feast Day of Saint Vincent de Paul
http://community.scoop.co.nz/2019/09/celebrating-the-feast-day-of-saint-vincent-de-paul/
The St Vincent de Paul Society Wellington Area will be hosting a festival Mass at St Josephs Catholic Church in Mount Victoria on Thursday 26 September, 7pm, to celebrate the Feast Day of the Society's patron, Saint Vincent de Paul...

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Blast over ball ban
http://gisborneherald.co.nz/localnews/4227740-135/blast-over-ball-ban-blasted
Former Campion College student Poppy Smith has taken the Catholic school to task because it does not allow same-sex couples to the annual ball if the partner is from another school.

Hato Paora College: Maori legends inspire Manawatu students into hands-on science
https://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/115590722/mori-legends-inspire-manawat-students-into-handson-science
Manawatu students have been encouraged to learn science through the use of Maori legends. Massey University's Puhoro science, technology, engineering and maths academy, held a young Maori minds session for more than 150 teenagers  at IPU New Zealand on Friday.

Return of St Bede's 'most important building'
https://www.odt.co.nz/star-news/star-christchurch/return-st-bedes-most-important-building
A seven year, $20 million rebuild and refurbishment of St Bede's College will reach its conclusion this week with the opening of the school's new chapel. Devastated by the 2011 earthquakes, the chapel was demolished. For seven years a temporary chapel was used, while funding was secured to enable a rebuild. The campus master plan was re-designed to place the chapel at the forefront of the school.

Taihape pupils move it, move it in Madagascar musical
https://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/115664126/taihape-pupils-move-it-move-it-in-madagascar-musical
St Joseph's School pupils in Taihape will move it all the way to the big stage as Madagascar madness roars into town.

St Kevin's, Kavanagh to fore
https://www.odt.co.nz/sport/basketball/st-kevins-kavanagh-fore
Otago schools St Kevin's College and Kavanagh College were to the fore in regional tournaments which finished at the weekend.
Teams from around the country were seeking qualification for the national championships in Palmerston North next month.

Schools saddened by acts of vandalism
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/115666032/schools-saddened-by-acts-of-vandalism
Schools in the Motueka area have been targeted by vandals, causing hundreds of dollars worth of damage.
At St Peter Chanel Catholic School in Motueka, vandals flipped and damaged six picnic tables, and smashed toughened glass on a school notice board.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAQWRt6kWlc&list=PLeDNiKpHSQBAMx_xkzRR8wnm_isNdXF-u&index=23
A reading and commentary by Suzanne O'Rourke and Claire Mullarkey.

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Against all odds, Pope Francis has made Synods of Bishops interesting
https://cruxnow.com/news-analysis/2019/09/14/against-all-odds-pope-francis-has-made-synods-of-bishops-interesting/
You have to give this to Pope Francis: Against all odds, he's found a way to make synods really, really interesting. This week, an official of Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Relations actually had to go on national television, flanked by a Catholic cardinal, to assure his countrymen that the government of President Jair Bolsonaro isn't threatened by the looming Synod on the Amazon ...

Pope heads to Asia seeking dialogue, peace and ecological solidarity
https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2019/09/14/pope-heads-to-asia-seeking-dialogue-peace-and-ecological-solidarity/
For experts and locals alike, it seems Pope Francis's upcoming visit to Thailand and Japan will not only highlight the Vatican's strong ties with interreligious communities in each country, but it could also help the pope advance his ecological and peace-making agenda .,,

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

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Teens' coffee chat over religious beliefs too much for nearby customer
https://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/marlborough-top-stories/115539443/teens-coffee-chat-over-religious-beliefs-too-much-for-nearby-customer
Two teenagers having a religious discussion in a Picton cafe were shocked after they were scolded by a member of the public. The woman, who was also dining in the cafe, told them their discussion wasn't appropriate and they should consider other people's "comfort zones".  Anna Amos, 17, who is home schooled in Waikawa, said she and a friend had been discussing the differences between their religion. Anna is non-Catholic Christian and her friend is Catholic.

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New Snowsports Scholarship For Wanaka Kids
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/ED1909/S00015/new-snowsports-scholarship-for-wanaka-kids.htm
Children from Holy Family School Wanaka now have easier access to their annual snow sports programme thanks to a new scholarship fund.

Top school broke law when declining 10-year-old boy as 'not Catholic enough'
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12265163
A top secondary school has been called "unreasonable and unlawful" by the chief ombudsman in breaking its own enrolment policy when declining a place for an autistic boy. Sacred Heart College in Glendowie initially cited "high numbers of applicants" when it declined to enrol the 10-year-old boy after his initial interview in May last year. But after a complaint to the Ombudsman and an Official Information Act request by the boy's father, Robert Jones, it was found the school had given many students of "lower priority" places ahead of the boy. The school then changed its explanation and said the boy wasn't offered a place because he "wasn't Catholic enough".

Group from New Plymouth's Sacred Heart Girl's College wins national award
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/stratford-press/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503390&objectid=12265010
Sacred Heart Girls' College from New Plymouth took out the top spot at the Showquest National Final.

St Augustine's Old Boys 75th School Re-union - Labour Weekend
Whanganui Chronicle
https://pressreader.com/@Mike_Leon/csb_3AomauQFeegWkemh0Dn8YPuSo4hGCEEXfvt6zbjXhGd2DtEzdUQ7r5rSpsbTXmQC
2019 represents the 75th anniversary of the founding of the original St Augustine's College in Whanganui. Established in 1944 by the Marist Fathers, for the first 23 years of its existence, the College was based in an old wooden building known as Villa Maria (aka Hutchison's Folly). This was situated on the site where St Mary's Catholic Church now stands. In 1967 St Augustine's relocated to a new site in Peat Street and over the years went through various incarnations where today, as a co-educational Catholic school, it is known as Cullinane College.

St Joseph's (Hastings) pupils top speechmakers at inter-school competition
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503462&objectid=12264035
Did you know that bull sharks are more dangerous than great white sharks and that if it wasn't for friction you would fall right on your face! Well, you would if you'd attended the Year 5-8 Inter-school Speech Competition held at The Hub on Thursday night. A battle of words brought seven schools from throughout the Tararua District together for some light-hearted verbal sword play. The subjects covered by the contestants were quite diverse, beginning with cats in the Year 5-6 section and ending with global warming in the Year 7-8 section. This year it was St Joseph's School's turn to shine, as it won first prize in both categories.

Imagination to fore at scarecrow competition
https://www.odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/imagination-fore-scarecrow-competition
There was no shortage of brains on show at the inaugural School Scarecrow Competition in Balclutha yesterday.  Warepa School's ''Hayley'' was second, and St Joseph's School, Balclutha, third.

School celebrates St Mary's day
Horowhenua Chronicle
https://pressreader.com/@Mike_Leon/csb_QPBgwmrBY3JkfZHFoAEx8Cb-vVg3OTKkRNbnr9j_MIcCmi0Ttjjl2YutEexwRsvt
The beautiful church of St Mary's, built in 1911 stands on a small hill overlooking the town of Foxton and guarding St Mary's school. Every year this taonga of a church school celebrates St Mary's day on 15 August, called the Assumption...

Class act 2019: St Peter's College
https://www.odt.co.nz/news/school-news/class-act-2019-st-peter's-college
Thomas McKenzie and Grace Turipa are the 2019 Class Act recipients for St Peter's College: their hopes, achievements and role models.

Students and staff at an Auckland school ball exposed to measles
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/115450698/students-and-staff-at-an-auckland-school-ball-exposed-to-measles
A person with measles attended an Auckland school's ball - putting all unvaccinated guests, students and staff at risk of contracting the illness. ore than 460 pupils and about a dozen staff were at the St Peter's College ball at the Pullman hotel on Saturday night.

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Luke 14:25-33 The cost of being a disciple
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIYFyW0Ublo&list=PLeDNiKpHSQBAMx_xkzRR8wnm_isNdXF-u&index=21
A reading and commentary by Zenaida Savill and Sister Stephanie Kitching.

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Five take-aways from a Labor Day crop of new Princes of the Church
https://cruxnow.com/news-analysis/2019/09/02/five-take-aways-from-a-labor-day-crop-of-new-princes-of-the-church/
This is Labor Day weekend in the United States, so perhaps it's only fitting that after a relatively slow August, Pope Francis started September by laboring. He named thirteen new cardinals Sunday, including ten eligible to vote for the next pope. Arguably, nothing any pope ever does is more consequential than appointing cardinals. Not only do they immediately become the most influential leaders in the Church, but someday they'll also elect a new pope - and, it should be added, the odds are extremely good the new pope will be one of them...

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NZ Catholic Education Office. School News Update  http://www.nzceo.org.nz/news/

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

St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East' https://www.columban.org.au/media-and-publications/the-far-east-magazine/archive/

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Father Felix Donnelly: commentator on human sexuality
https://cathnews.co.nz/2019/08/29/controversial-felix-donnelly/
Father Felix Donnelly died in Auckland on Monday 26 August. He was Director of Religious Education for the Auckland Diocese 1962-1971 and for 20 years a talkback host on Radio Pacific. Donnelly was a controversial commentator on issues in relation to human sexuality.

Former Taranaki Daily News editor Denis Garcia remembered as family man with sense of humour
https://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/115350250/former-taranaki-daily-news-editor-denis-garcia-remembered-as-family-man-with-sense-of-humour
Denis' family remember him as quick witted, with a wicked sense of humour and very supportive of his family. Journalism was a massive part of Denis Garcia's life, along with his family, his church and his community. He and his wife of 66 years, Bernadette, received Benemerenti Medals from Pope Francis in 2014 for their services to the Catholic Church.

Betty celebrates her 90th at the school she studied at
https://www.times.co.nz/news/betty-celebrates-her-90th-at-the-school-she-studied-at/
You would think it was the Queen of England coming out to lunch, quips Evelyn Elizabeth Robertson with a twinkle in her eyes. Betty, as she is known to her family, has turned 90 and is a bit amused with her daughter Jan Botherway who is running around to organise a high tea birthday celebration for more than 110 people  at Our Lady Star of the Sea School.

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Roncalli College: Half-field try scored by rugby fanatic with Down syndrome in field debut
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/115422892/halffield-try-scored-by-rugby-fanatic-with-down-syndrome-in-field-debut
After four years as "camp mother" keeping the Roncalli College girls' rugby team hydrated, Meghan Phillips. a Timaru 16-year-old with Down syndrome, has made her debut on the field.

Kavanagh College: Watching her past collide with her future was an "unusual feeling" for Kate Nicholson.
https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/new-principal-welcomed-kavanagh
Kavanagh College's first female principal was officially welcomed yesterday with a mihi whakatau, which involved pupils from her former school, St Peter's College in Gore, handing her over to the pupils at her new school.

Kavanagh College: No rest yet for new world junior champ
https://www.odt.co.nz/sport/swimming/no-rest-yet-new-world-junior-champ
More than 24 hours' travel, a quick catch-up with her schoolmates - and then off to the pool. New world junior swimming champion Erika Fairweather will have to wait a few more days for a break. The 15-year-old arrived home from Budapest yesterday and was greeted by Kavanagh College classmates at Dunedin Airport. After a full-on two months - culminating in her 200m freestyle gold medal - she is nearly done.

Sacred Heart College, Auckland: Top school slammed by Ombudsman: Mum logged 90 incidents of bullying
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12263430
One of Auckland's top schools has been slammed by the Chief Ombudsman over three bullying complaints which have "taken a toll on the health of a student". Three separate complaints about Sacred Heart College have been reported to the Office of the Ombudsman "in recent times".

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A reading and commentary by Simon McLellan and Violet Kudzotsa.

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** Dutch doctor on trial in euthanasia case: 'It can only be called murder'
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Even though euthanasia has been legal in the Netherlands since 2002, many questions still arise as to how far doctors are allowed to go. And now for the first time in Dutch history, a doctor is on trial after performing euthanasia on a woman suffering from severe dementia, who may have had second thoughts about wanting to die.

** Pope won't throw in the towel on Italy's plucky Protestant outpost
https://cruxnow.com/news-analysis/2019/08/27/pope-wont-throw-in-the-towel-on-italys-plucky-protestant-outpost/
Anyone who's ever visited the Waldensian temple in Rome, or even just walked by it in the Piazza Cavour near the massive erstwhile papal castle of Sant'Angelo, has to be amused by the plucky façade above the front door. Since 1914, the entrance to this tiny Protestant campsite in a vast Catholic forest has displayed a tongue-in-cheek commentary on its environment: A single flickering candle atop a Bible with the Latin phrase Lux Lucet in Tenebris, meaning, "A light shines in the darkness."

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Marist Messenger. Daily Reflections https://www.maristmessenger.co.nz/

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Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'. https://issuu.com/search?q=%22kete+korero%22

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

Catholic Diocese of Christchurch. 'Inform'  https://chchcatholic.nz/?sid=25 (Latest news - Latest Inform)

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. School News Update  http://www.nzceo.org.nz/news/

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

St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East' https://www.columban.org.au/media-and-publications/the-far-east-magazine/archive/

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http://www.catholic.org.nz

Abortion Law Reform - make our voices heard (22 Aug 2019)
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/abortion-is-both-a-health-issue-and-a-justice-issue/
Parliament is currently debating a significant revision of our abortion laws. This is a matter of serious concern. Make sure you have your voice heard on this matter...


NZCBC on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/CatholicNZ/posts/2458202644191468
 ·
** Protecting and caring for life from conception to natural death stands at the core of our Catholic faith. (August 22)

** Please pray and show your support for the people of Syria who face continued bombardment and misery (August 19)

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'NZ CATHOLIC'

Website: http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/NZ-Catholic/262886647205656
Full text articles: https://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/2019/

In issue no. 572, August 25-September 7 2019: NZ bishops concerned about abortion  bill ... Bishop O'Connell - approachable and encouraging ...Standing room only at Fr Wu's ordination ... Editorial: A choice that will define us as place and people (abortion bill) ... Bishop Paul Martin: Revitalising parishes Monday to Saturday ... The trouble with yoga ...CFD - Continuing Faith Development ... Kavanagh College success at Bishop's Shield.

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

'Original Sin' of Land Confiscation at Ihumatao is a wrong
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1908/S00332/original-sin-of-land-confiscation-at-ihumatao-is-a-wrong.htm
'Original Sin' of Land Confiscation at Ihumatao is a wrong that can be put right by Government says Justice & Peace Commission of Catholic Diocese of Auckland

Royal Commission hearing: Churches consider dropping confidentiality agreements
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/397036/royal-commission-hearing-churches-consider-dropping-confidentiality-agreements
The Catholic and Anglican churches are considering quashing confidentiality agreements preventing abuse survivors from giving evidence to the inquiry investigating historical abuse in care.

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS
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Levin's St Joseph's School reunion planned for next year as it celebrates 100 years
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/wanganui-chronicle/horowhenua-chronicle/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503788&objectid=12259921
St Joseph's School in Levin, which boasts current All Black Cody Taylor and former Olympic swimmer Dean Kent as former students, is due to celebrate its centenary.

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INSPIRED WORD

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW3-dG1A3neGPJ041T9vjVw  (Under: Created playlists)

Luke 13:22-30 The narrow door
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxOKYDqSYrs&list=PLeDNiKpHSQBAMx_xkzRR8wnm_isNdXF-u&index=19
A reading and commentary by Rev. Judith Wigglesworth and Rev. Alison Camplin at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.

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

http://cruxnow.com

Ruling cements Pell's profile as the Dreyfus or Hiss of the Catholic abuse crisis
https://cruxnow.com/news-analysis/2019/08/21/ruling-cements-pells-profile-as-the-alfred-dreyfus-of-the-catholic-abuse-crisis/
Though Cardinal George Pell's judicial odyssey may not be over, Wednesday's ruling likely does represent the final word on another aspect of the case: George Pell is now officially the Alfred Dreyfus of the Catholic abuse crisis, meaning that opinions about his guilt or innocence are at least as much a reflection of one's ideological convictions as about the actual evidence in the case...

The Real Presence: What do Catholics believe and how Church can respond
https://cruxnow.com/faith/2019/08/24/the-real-presence-what-do-catholics-believe-and-how-church-can-respond/
A Pew Research Center survey released Aug. 5 found that nearly 70% of Catholics believe that the bread and wine used for Communion during Mass are "symbols of the body and blood of Jesus Christ," while about 30% believe that the bread and wine "actually become" Christ's body and blood...

Bishops 'raise their voice' for the Amazon, as fires rage in Brazil
https://cruxnow.com/church-in-the-americas/2019/08/23/bishops-raise-their-voice-for-the-amazon-as-fires-rage-in-brazil/
The bishops of Latin America, seeing the devastation being caused to the region, released a statement on Thursday called "We raise our voice for the Amazon rainforest" ...

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EVENTS

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Saints Next Door video competition 2019
https://www.videocompetition.co.nz/

The Catholic Enquiry Centre is running a video competition open to all young people interested in sharing Pope Francis' Saint Next Door message. Pope Francis, in 2018, explained that we all can be holy. Being a Saint is not limited to high profile individuals. We all have a part to play in our communities. If we follow the values that Jesus taught, this help can improve the worlds we live in.

We need your help to tell the stories of the Saints that live in your world. Your hero could be a coach, teacher, friend, neighbour or family member. If you can capture the special things they do, then you could win yourself some cool new technology.  Registration deadline: 23 August 2019. Entries must be submitted online by 30 August 2019.

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EMPLOYMENT
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Director, Catholic Social Services, Archdiocese of Wellington
https://wn-catholicsocialservices.org.nz/
Details in 'NZ Catholic' August 11-24 2019 p.20, at: https://www.ocg.co.nz/resources/jobs/director-catholic-social-services/MHU65929OCG and from Mike Hurdle tel. 04 9177355


Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised on the Website of the Education Gazette: https://gazette.education.govt.nz/vacancies/?Keywords=catholic#results

Vacancies in the Catholic Overseas Volunteer programme:
https://www.caritas.org.nz/get-involved/catholic-volunteers-overseas

Job vacancies in the Catholic dioceses of ...

** Auckland: https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/administration/staff-vacancies/
** Wellington: https://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/archdiocesan-offices/jobs/
** Dunedin: https://www.cdd.org.nz/employment-opportunities

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THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND

https://www.catholic.org.nz/

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New Zealand Commentaries
on the Sunday Readings
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Fr Frank Bird sm. Living the Word: Sundays of the Year: Discussion Guide - http://livingtheword.org.nz

Marist Messenger. Daily Reflections https://www.maristmessenger.co.nz/

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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'. https://issuu.com/search?q=%22kete+korero%22

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

Catholic Diocese of Christchurch. 'Inform'  https://chchcatholic.nz/?sid=25 (Latest news - Latest Inform)

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. School News Update  http://www.nzceo.org.nz/news/

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

St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East' https://www.columban.org.au/media-and-publications/the-far-east-magazine/archive/

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

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Facebook
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NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference
https://www.facebook.com/CatholicNZ/

Catholic Discovery NZ (Catholic Enquiry Centre)
https://www.facebook.com/pg/catholicdiscovery.nz/posts/

'NZ Catholic' newspaper
https://www.facebook.com/NZCatholic/

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

http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

http://www.cruxnow.com

http://www.lastampa.it/vaticaninsider/eng

https://www.romereports.com/en/ (video)

Catholic Herald. Morning Catholic Must Reads : https://bit.ly/2TILT2N

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

NZCBC on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/CatholicNZ/posts/2458202644191468

** Cardinal John Dew: We often think of Mary as a quiet, serene figure, a woman of few words – but a woman of strong faith and trust. But I like to think of her as a woman of action,...

** Caritas Aotearoa NZ: As kaitiaki – guardians of the earth, we are called to exercise stewardship by caring for the gifts that God has given us, including the environment ...

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'NZ CATHOLIC'

Website: http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/NZ-Catholic/262886647205656
Full text articles: https://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/2019/

In issue no. 571, August 11-24 2019: Abortion reform ignores babaies' rights ... Quake-damaged cathedral to be demolished ... priests' and bishops' jubilees in auckland and Palmerston North (3 articles) ... Editorial: What to think of people who leave Mass early? ... Maria Kennedy: Dying without fear (the End of Life Choice Bill) ... 320 students raise their voices at Jubilate '19 .. Should young Catholics take an interest in politics? ... Helen Luxford: Porn, it's so pervasive now ... New video highlights the work of prison chaplaincy.

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Andrew Dickens: What happens in the confession box should stay there
https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/early-edition/opinion/andrew-dickens-what-happens-in-the-confession-box-should-stay-there/
The seal of the Catholic confessional. What's said in the confessional stays in the confessional. But not in Victoria Australia where legislation has been introduced to the state parliament which would effectively force priests to report suspected child abuse revealed to them in the confessional.

Child abuse laws being introduced for priests draws pushback
https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/patrick-dunn-child-abuse-laws-being-introduced-for-priests-draws-pushback/
The Bishop of Auckland thinks children could be at greater risk after a push for priests to break the confessional seal.

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Review: John Paul College production Our Town
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/rotorua-daily-post/opinion/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503435&objectid=12257559
A great playwright of Thornton Wilder's pedigree deserves only the best of casts to perform his work. With John Paul College's production of his Pulitzer prize-wining play Our Town, he got it in spades and aces too. It's an amazing achievement that these teenagers at the Years 12 and 13 stage of their lives have the maturity to grasp and portray the essence of this early 20th century morality play.

Sacred Heart Girls' College, New Plymouth: Taranaki students continuing to fight for their future as a third climate strike looms
https://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/115002823/taranaki-students-continuing-to-fight-for-their-future-as-a-third-climate-strike-looms
School Strike 4 Climate NZ will take place around the country on September 27, and Spotswood College's Ethan Griffiths and Sacred Heart Girls' College student Fiona Glennie are behind the event in New Plymouth.

St Kevin's College: Pupils' recycled bin liners a hit
http://www.oamarumail.co.nz/community/pupils-recycled-bin-liners-a-hit/
A waste product recycled to help with further waste disposal is the brainchild of five St Kevin's College pupils.

St Kevin's College: Tatupu loving his rugby, work, the town
https://www.oamarumail.co.nz/sport/tatupu-loving-his-rugby-work-the-town/
North Otago and Maheno midfielder Sam Tatupu is looking to make his mark in the Heartland Championship. He talks to Oamaru Mail reporter Gus Patterson about the upcoming season.

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INSPIRED WORD

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW3-dG1A3neGPJ041T9vjVw  (Under: Created playlists)

Luke 12:49-56 (Jesus the cause of division)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cAEJuj_PJI&list=PLeDNiKpHSQBAMx_xkzRR8wnm_isNdXF-u&index=17
A reading and commentary by Rev. Dr Raymond Pelly and Canon Jenny Wilkens at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.

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STATION XV

http://station15.co.nz/

Episode 141 — Happy birthday, unhappy topics (August 15, 2019)

As The 15th Station team celebrates its 12th birthday, it's not an entirely happy occasion as topics like abortion, an earthquake-ravaged cathedral, mass shootings and clerical sexual abuse all feature in one way or another. Although that probably reflects some of the more regular topics that the show has covered during those years. Join Anna, Don, James and Gavin as they review those stories and reflect on 12 years of podcasting. And thanks for being part of the Station 15 family over these years.

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

http://cruxnow.com

** Australian prelate says mandatory reporting, seal of confession not 'mutually exclusive
https://cruxnow.com/church-in-oceania/2019/08/16/australian-prelate-says-mandatory-reporting-seal-of-confession-not-mutually-exclusive/
Mandatory reporting of child sex abuse by religious ministers is a welcome reform, according to Archbishop Peter Comensoli of Melbourne, but the seal of confession can't be broken for any reason...

** Battle of Bosworth Field turning point in English, and Catholic, history
https://cruxnow.com/news-analysis/2019/08/16/battle-of-bosworth-field-turning-point-in-english-and-catholic-history/
This weekend, the people of Leicestershire will commemorate the August 22, 1485 Battle of Bosworth Field, in which King Richard III was killed, leading to the crowning of Henry Tudor as King Henry VII of England. The Richard III Society is on hand at the Bosworth Medieval Festival to discuss their maligned hero, and last year one topic was raised that caused the ears of Catholics to prick up: Would England have become Protestant if Richard had won? ...

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EVENTS

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Saints Next Door video competition 2019
https://www.videocompetition.co.nz/

The Catholic Enquiry Centre is running a video competition open to all young people interested in sharing Pope Francis' Saint Next Door message. Pope Francis, in 2018, explained that we all can be holy. Being a Saint is not limited to high profile individuals. We all have a part to play in our communities. If we follow the values that Jesus taught, this help can improve the worlds we live in.

We need your help to tell the stories of the Saints that live in your world. Your hero could be a coach, teacher, friend, neighbour or family member. If you can capture the special things they do, then you could win yourself some cool new technology.  Registration deadline: 23 August 2019. Entries must be submitted online by 30 August 2019.

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EMPLOYMENT
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Director, Catholic Social Services, Archdiocese of Wellington
https://wn-catholicsocialservices.org.nz/
Details in 'NZ Catholic' August 11-24 2019 p.20, at: https://www.ocg.co.nz/resources/jobs/director-catholic-social-services/MHU65929OCG and from Mike Hurdle tel. 04 9177355


Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised on the Website of the Education Gazette: https://gazette.education.govt.nz/vacancies/?Keywords=catholic#results

Vacancies in the Catholic Overseas Volunteer programme:
https://www.caritas.org.nz/get-involved/catholic-volunteers-overseas

Job vacancies in the Catholic dioceses of ...

** Auckland: https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/administration/staff-vacancies/
** Wellington: https://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/archdiocesan-offices/jobs/
** Dunedin: https://www.cdd.org.nz/employment-opportunities

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THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND

https://www.catholic.org.nz/

***********************
New Zealand Commentaries
on the Sunday Readings
***********************

Fr Frank Bird sm. Living the Word: Sundays of the Year: Discussion Guide - http://livingtheword.org.nz

Marist Messenger. Daily Reflections https://www.maristmessenger.co.nz/

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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'. https://issuu.com/search?q=%22kete+korero%22

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

Catholic Diocese of Christchurch. 'Inform'  https://chchcatholic.nz/?sid=25 (Latest news - Latest Inform)

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. School News Update  http://www.nzceo.org.nz/news/

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

St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East' https://www.columban.org.au/media-and-publications/the-far-east-magazine/archive/

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

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Facebook
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NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference
https://www.facebook.com/CatholicNZ/

Catholic Discovery NZ (Catholic Enquiry Centre)
https://www.facebook.com/pg/catholicdiscovery.nz/posts/

'NZ Catholic' newspaper
https://www.facebook.com/NZCatholic/

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

http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

http://www.cruxnow.com

http://www.lastampa.it/vaticaninsider/eng

https://www.romereports.com/en/ (video)

Catholic Herald. Morning Catholic Must Reads : https://bit.ly/2TILT2N

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

http://www.catholic.org.nz

Abortion is both a health issue and a justice issue (9 August 2019)
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/abortion-is-both-a-health-issue-and-a-justice-issue/
The New Zealand Catholic Bishops today expressed concern about the proposed new abortion regime for New Zealand, whilst also looking forward to contributing to what they hoped would be an honest, respectful dialogue that explored the complexities surrounding abortion ...

NZCBC on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/CatholicNZ/posts/2458202644191468

** National Vocations Awareness Week: What is priesthood? (video)

** Abortion is both a health issue and a justice issue

** Caritas 50th Anniversary Mass

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

New survey reveals which religions New Zealanders trust most - and least - after Christchurch shootings
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/114838216/new-survey-reveals-which-religions-new-zealanders-trust-most--and-least--after-christchurch-shootings
In a survey of 1000 New Zealanders, taken a month after the Christchurch mosque shootings of 15 March 2019, we asked respondents how much they trusted people from different religious groups living in New Zealand. We posed the question with reference to Catholics, Protestants, Evangelical Christians, Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, atheists or agnostics, and Jews. [Spoiler: Trust in Protestants and Catholics is almost identical]

The survey in detail: See section 13: Trust in different religious groups
https://www.victoria.ac.nz/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/1762562/trust-publication-2019.pdf

I discovered the truth about secondhand stores (text and video)
https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/homed/how-to/114648860/i-discovered-the-truth-about-secondhand-stores
Kate Hall spent a day at the Dove Hospice distribution centre in Auckland to find out what really happens to second-hand goods after your donate them. Plus: Timaru's St Vincent de Paul shop (video)

Married for 60 years: the secrets to success
https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/love-sex/114751487/married-for-60-years-the-secrets-to-success
"Our faith has always been important and is the glue that holds our life together."

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS
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Sacred Heart School, Timaru: A night of firsts, for a second time, at 30th event
https://www.odt.co.nz/regions/south-canterbury/night-firsts-second-time-30th-event
The questions may have been different, but the skills were still there as Sacred Heart School pupils  reclaimed their status as winners of the years 5-6 Otago Daily Times Extra! Central South Island current event quiz, held in Timaru last night.

Rich his­tory at St Bede's
https://pressreader.com/@Mike_Leon/csb_3AomauQFeegWkemh0Dn8YI43B5gOefNXohNoSjo-XIg5ppULXZ1xSuEWoIvuTB8H
St Bede's is a Catholic college for boys founded by the Society of Mary in 1911. It is also the only Catholic boarding school for boys in the South Island. Catholic, Marist and Bedean principles and values form the basis of a holistic education at the college ...

St John's College, Hastings: Football: Napier schoolboy referee Shea Hughes follows in family
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=12257081
Shea Hughes is mindful players, fans and coaches are passionate about the game but also realises he must remain in control of the game when they cross the line.

St Kevin's College: Way to grow trees, skills and wellbeing
https://www.odt.co.nz/regions/north-otago/way-grow-trees-skills-and-wellbeing
The Government's billion trees programme could offer an educational opportunity for New Zealanders. An opportunity for a partnership has already presented itself at Oamaru high school St Kevin's College.

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INSPIRED WORD

Luke 12:32-48 Riches in heaven
A reading and commentary by Sister Stephanie Kitching.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbKuQNeCKUs&list=PLeDNiKpHSQBAMx_xkzRR8wnm_isNdXF-u&index=16

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

http://cruxnow.com

** In new statutes, Pope opens Vatican bank to external auditing
https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2019/08/10/in-new-statutes-pope-opens-vatican-bank-to-external-auditing/
On Saturday the Vatican issued new statutes for the so-called "Vatican bank," better defining the roles of the body's Council of Cardinals and the Supervisory Board, points which have been debated since even before Pope Francis's election in 2013.

** Faith was there 'in darkest moments,' said El Paso priest after shooting
https://cruxnow.com/church-in-the-usa/2019/08/10/faith-was-there-in-darkest-moments-said-el-paso-priest-after-shooting/
In upcoming days, Father Fabian Marquez plans to attend 17 funerals. He is connected to all of them - for people who died in the Aug. 3 mass shooting at the El Paso, Texas, Walmart - because he was there when members of each of these 17 families heard the news that their loved one died in the gunfire.

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EVENTS

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Saints Next Door video competition 2019
https://www.videocompetition.co.nz/

The Catholic Enquiry Centre is running a video competition open to all young people interested in sharing Pope Francis' Saint Next Door message. Pope Francis, in 2018, explained that we all can be holy. Being a Saint is not limited to high profile individuals. We all have a part to play in our communities. If we follow the values that Jesus taught, this help can improve the worlds we live in.

We need your help to tell the stories of the Saints that live in your world. Your hero could be a coach, teacher, friend, neighbour or family member. If you can capture the special things they do, then you could win yourself some cool new technology.  Registration deadline: 23 August 2019. Entries must be submitted online by 30 August 2019.

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EMPLOYMENT
**********

Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised on the Website of the Education Gazette: https://gazette.education.govt.nz/vacancies/?Keywords=catholic#results

Vacancies in the Catholic Overseas Volunteer programme:
https://www.caritas.org.nz/get-involved/catholic-volunteers-overseas

Job vacancies in the Catholic dioceses of ...

** Auckland: https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/administration/staff-vacancies/
** Wellington: https://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/archdiocesan-offices/jobs/
** Dunedin: https://www.cdd.org.nz/employment-opportunities

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

THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND

https://www.catholic.org.nz/

***********************
New Zealand Commentaries
on the Sunday Readings
***********************

Fr Frank Bird sm. Living the Word: Sundays of the Year: Discussion Guide - http://livingtheword.org.nz

Marist Messenger. Daily Reflections https://www.maristmessenger.co.nz/

***********************
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'. https://issuu.com/search?q=%22kete+korero%22

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

Catholic Diocese of Christchurch. 'Inform'  https://chchcatholic.nz/?sid=25 (Latest news - Latest Inform)

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. School News Update  http://www.nzceo.org.nz/news/

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

St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East' https://www.columban.org.au/media-and-publications/the-far-east-magazine/archive/

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

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Facebook
*********

Catholic Discovery NZ (Catholic Enquiry Centre)
https://www.facebook.com/pg/catholicdiscovery.nz/posts/

'NZ Catholic' newspaper
https://www.facebook.com/NZCatholic/

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

NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference
https://www.facebook.com/CatholicNZ/

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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://www.cruxnow.com

http://www.lastampa.it/vaticaninsider/eng

https://www.romereports.com/en/ (video)

Catholic Herald. Morning Catholic Must Reads : https://bit.ly/2TILT2N

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

NZCBC on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/CatholicNZ/posts/2458202644191468

Video: Bishop Pat Dunn's 25 years of service.

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'NZ CATHOLIC'

Website: http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
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In issue no. 570, July 28- August 10: Tears at Christchurch parish plan meeting ... Auckland Eucharistic Convention: Living lay vocation as salt, light and leaven - What is needed to renew the Church in NZ? ... Bishop Dunn looks back - and forward ... Editorial: A word of thanks to Bishop Patrick Dunn (in the 23rd year of 'NZ Catholic') ... Forum on the Family: Dangers of liberalising NZ's abortion law ... Vocations, Answering Jesus' Call: A five-page feature of articles and advertisements ... Heads & Hearts, senior high school students on What has Pope Francis said or done that really impresses me? ... Pope meets NZ youth workers.

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The Leadership of Pope Francis. An address by Cardinal John Dew, Archbishop of Wellington
Catholic Outlook, Diocese of Parramatta, Sydney, Australia.
https://catholicoutlook.org/the-leadership-of-pope-francis/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-leadership-of-pope-francis

It was just on 8am in New Zealand on 14th March 2013, 13th March in Rome, when it was announced that Jorge Bergoglio had been elected the Bishop of Rome. I had just begun the 8am Mass at the Cathedral when one of the priests came in and handed me a note with this news. As soon as Mass was finished, I rushed back over to our house and watched some of the television coverage. As I watched my first thoughts were "this is a man of incredible freedom, he is his own man, and he is going to do things his way" ...

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

'Life is a gift': Marist brother unworried by mild dementia diagnosis
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/114645217/life-is-a-gift-marist-brother-unworried-by-mild-dementia-diagnosis
Brother Osmund has started doing Sudoku puzzles; when he plays golf, his friend keeps score. The 81-year-old isn't worried about having mild dementia. "I still believe in a god that loves me very, very much, and that's a tremendous boost for me to get up in the morning," Osmund said.

Granddaughter of Polish settlers celebrates 90th birthday
https://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/114730542/granddaughter-of-polish-settlers-celebrates-90th-birthday
It's 12pm on Saturday and everyone is wondering where Martha Szymanska is. More than 50 people have travelled from around New Zealand and Australia to celebrate the 90-year-old nun's birthday and she was meant to arrive at 11am.

Alison Mau: School uniform costs another pressure for stressed parents
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/education/114721895/alison-mau-school-uniform-costs-another-pressure-for-stressed-parents
Supporters of uniforms say kids spend more time on school work and less time critiquing each other's outfits, and this may be true. But the real argument isn't about whether to have a uniform per se - it's about the cost. This perennial gripe blew up again on social media this week as Kiwis compared uniform costs - some of which are eye-wateringly high...

Historic Castle Claremont in Mt Horrible Road needs a new owner
https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/homed/houses/114602310/historic-castle-claremont-in-mt-horrible-road-needs-a-new-owner
[In the last century, the complex was a novitiate (misspelled twice in the article). Fine photos of the interior and exterior of the impressive chapel] - ml

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS
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Garin College: Nelson tennis player Harry Pugh heads to Europe for clay time
https://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/news/114601727/nelson-tennis-player-harry-pugh-heads-to-europe-for-clay-time
Now 13 and a nationally-ranked tennis player, Harry Pugh is about to experience what it takes to be the king of clay on his own road to Roland Garros.

Kavanagh College: Guitars stolen from Dunedin high school
https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/crime/guitars-stolen-dunedin-high-school
The head of music at a Dunedin school is appealing for the return of three electric guitars stolen during the school holidays. Kavanagh College music department head Georgie Watts said the school had been broken into during the holidays and three electric guitars were taken.

Kavanagh College: Late starter puts in the effort, reaps the rewards
https://www.odt.co.nz/sport/swimming/late-starter-puts-effort-reaps-rewards
Dunedin swimmer Erika Fairweather prepares to take off from the starting blocks at the swimming world championships in Gwangju, Korea.

St Joseph's school in Nelson 'blessed' with new classrooms
https://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/114584532/st-josephs-school--in-nelson-blessed-with-new-classrooms
A Nelson Catholic primary and intermediate school has welcomed Cardinal John Dew to bless its new classrooms. St Joseph's School has added two new learning spaces to its grounds and on Saturday about 140 people turned up to see the new classrooms blessed.

St Joseph's, Stratford: Stratford pupils hold market to raise funds for Inglewood women
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/stratford-press/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503390&objectid=12253946
A group of primary school pupils gave up their free time at school to raise funds for an Inglewood woman.
Emily Tippet and Tatjana Hanne, both 11 years old, say they wanted to help Emily Foreman, an Inglewood woman who has to raise more than $60,000 to fund life-prolonging treatment for her cancer. The youngsters, who both attend St Joseph's School in Stratford, got permission from the school to organise and run a mini-market last Friday, during the school's grandparents day...

St Mary's, Rotorua: Rotorua community generosity shines through for Salvation Army including Watties Cans for Good
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/rotorua-daily-post/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503438&objectid=12253906
The Salvation Army launched its Winter Appeal on July 8, which ran until the end of the month. Rotorua Salvation Army corps officer Kylie Overbye says the Salvation Army has had some great responses locally, with donations of winter warmers and some food coming in too. "It's been a mild winter so far, but there are still cold days coming. And with this in mind, a number of schools and pre-schools locally have registered to participate in Watties Cans for Good. [Readers might spot a typo in the text: "Cans for God". But even when they're wrong, they're right :-) ]

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INSPIRED WORD

Luke 12:13-21 The parable of the rich fool
A reading and commentary by Sisters Marcellin Wilson and Stephanie Kitching.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NV_7pizvlbQ&list=PLeDNiKpHSQBAMx_xkzRR8wnm_isNdXF-u&index=15

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

http://cruxnow.com

** Third Option Program offers hope to couples in troubled marriages
https://cruxnow.com/church-in-the-usa/2019/08/03/third-option-program-offers-hope-to-couples-in-troubled-marriages/
The Third Option Program was founded in the mid-1980s in Syracuse, N.Y., to save troubled marriages by supporting and mentoring Catholic and other couples to help them address their difficulties. It is now an international programme ...

** Catholic Charities helps immigrant children with increased fear, stress
https://cruxnow.com/church-in-the-usa/2019/08/03/catholic-charities-helps-immigrant-children-with-increased-fear-stress/
Arrests of immigrants in the U.S. illegally are increasing nationwide, and the result is more children are losing - or fearing they will lose - a parent through detention or deportation ...

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EVENTS

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Saints Next Door video competition 2019
https://www.videocompetition.co.nz/

The Catholic Enquiry Centre is running a video competition open to all young people interested in sharing Pope Francis' Saint Next Door message. Pope Francis, in 2018, explained that we all can be holy. Being a Saint is not limited to high profile individuals. We all have a part to play in our communities. If we follow the values that Jesus taught, this help can improve the worlds we live in.

We need your help to tell the stories of the Saints that live in your world. Your hero could be a coach, teacher, friend, neighbour or family member. If you can capture the special things they do, then you could win yourself some cool new technology.  Registration deadline: 23 August 2019. Entries must be submitted online by 30 August 2019.

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EMPLOYMENT
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Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised on the Website of the Education Gazette: https://gazette.education.govt.nz/vacancies/?Keywords=catholic#results

Vacancies in the Catholic Overseas Volunteer programme:
https://www.caritas.org.nz/get-involved/catholic-volunteers-overseas

Job vacancies in the Catholic dioceses of ...

** Auckland: https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/administration/staff-vacancies/
** Wellington: https://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/archdiocesan-offices/jobs/
** Dunedin: https://www.cdd.org.nz/employment-opportunities

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THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND

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New Zealand Commentaries
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Fr Frank Bird sm. Living the Word: Sundays of the Year: Discussion Guide - http://livingtheword.org.nz

Marist Messenger. Daily Reflections https://www.maristmessenger.co.nz/

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

Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'. https://issuu.com/search?q=%22kete+korero%22

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

Catholic Diocese of Christchurch. 'Inform'  https://chchcatholic.nz/?sid=25 (Latest news - Latest Inform)

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. School News Update  http://www.nzceo.org.nz/news/

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

St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East' https://www.columban.org.au/media-and-publications/the-far-east-magazine/archive/

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

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