Sunday, September 13, 2020

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE


Nathaniel Centre briefs for parishes on End of Life Choice Act referendum (13 September 2020)
The Catholic bishops' Nathaniel Centre for Bioethics is providing a series of weekly briefs for parish newsletters about the End of Life Choice Act Referendum, one of two referendums being held alongside the October 17 General Election ...

Nathaniel Report looks at referendums, youth suicide and Covid-19 vaccine ethics (9 September 2020)
The latest issue of the Nathaniel Report is available online, filled with topical articles that include scrutiny of the euthanasia and cannabis referendums being held at the same time as the October 17 general election ...

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** Nathaniel Centre's weekly contributions to the End of Life Choice referendum debate

** The 6-19 September issue of NZ Catholic is again available online, 

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'NZ Catholic' no. 597, 6-19 September is available free online, at:

In this issue ... 
Akld Catholic housing providers face soaring demand ... No Sunday Masses for Wellington archdiocese during level 2 ... Vinnies see sharp rise in requests for help ... St Gianna's home welcomes first baby ... Guest Editorial: Let's not create an ethical dilemma (Covid-19 vaccine) ... Vocational path led deacon Tang to Aotearoa ... Church welcomes release of inquiry details ... Many faiths at final event held in Mercy Spirituality Centre ... Priest remembered 40 years after his death (Fr John Healion) .

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Aotearoa in 20: Catholic nun Barbara Henley has kept her promises for over five decades
The summer out of high school, an 18-year-old from Eltham decided to pack up her things and begin a life of sisterhood. Barbara Henley shares her story for Aotearoa in 20, a Stuff special project.

Churches to be sold
After many months of deliberation, the fate of five Wairarapa church buildings owned by the Catholic Church has been decided, with three set to be sold.

Euthanasia referendum: Kiwis of faith split on End of Life Choice Act
On October 17, New Zealanders will get to vote on a piece of legislation called the End of Life Choice Act, which would allow eligible terminally ill adults the option to request medication that would end their life, in a binding referendum. Of the nearly 40,000 submissions made on the End of Life Choice Bill, most were in opposition – some citing religious reasons.

Building of new church on target
Wet weather couldn't stop a lone construction worker continuing progress on the new St Lukes Catholic Church on Chapel Rd, Flat Bush. The church will also be the spiritual home for nearby Sancta Maria College and Sancta Maria Catholic Primary School. 

Obituary: Michael Fenton, a passionate advocate for Southland
Speak to anyone people who knew Michael Fenton well and they tell you in reverent tones about his impact on their lives - whether through his generosity, community deeds or sanguine advice.

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

Taranaki Catholic school's email to parents included documents to 'vote no' in cannabis and euthanasia referendums
The Ministry of Education plans to remind educators of the "appropriate approach" during election season after a Stratford Catholic school upset parents by sending an email with reasons to 'vote no' in the euthanasia and cannabis referendums.

Catholic school upsets parents over cannabis and End of Life Choice referendums

Covid-19 case linked to West Auckland's St Dominic's College
St Dominic's Catholic College, a West Auckland high school, has closed after one of its students tested positive for coronavirus. 

Student who tested positive an 'undisclosed contact' - Hipkins
Health Minister Chris Hipkins says it has become apparent some close contacts of the Mt Roskill Evangelical Fellowship church sub-cluster were not previously disclosed, including a student that recently tested positive. A student at St Dominic's Catholic College in Auckland has tested positive for Covid-19, and has been linked to the sub-cluster.

Covid 19 coronavirus: Masks become part of uniform at South Auckland college
A college-branded mask has become a part of the school uniform on a voluntary basis for students at South Auckland's De La Salle College.

Female Roncalli College students venture into male-dominated trades
An interest in cars, and a love of being hands on, has led two 16-year-old Roncalli College students into wanting to work in male-dominated trades.

St Kevin's netballers stand out
Jasmine Emery and Tegan Souness' talent shone at the Otago Southland secondary schools netball tournament in Invercargill last week. The two St Kevin's College year 12 pupils were named as talented players in the tournament's A grade.

'Sisterhood' rugby side in Hamilton goes from cricket-score losses to triumph (text and video)
Some of Hamilton's Sacred Heart Girls' College 1st XV defeats in 2019 read more like cricket scores than rugby results. But within 12 months they'd turned that around to be Waikato champions.

St. John's College Students Excel At University Level
Five St. John's College (Hastings) students have proven that age is only a number, after achieving high marks in first-year university papers.

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TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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Sunday Mass at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart parish church, Epsom, Auckland, celebrated by Fr Rob O'Brien ...

on YouTube's Auckland Diocese channel: 

and on Shine TV (Freeview channel 25) at 2 pm  and live streamed at: https://www.shinetv.co.nz/stream/ (only viewable in New Zealand).

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Inspired Word: A video reading and commentary on the gospel of the day:

Matthew 18:21-35  The parable of the unforgiving servant
A reading and commentary by John Teariki and Sister Stephanie Kitching.

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Other 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/

Fr Kevin Waldie sm. Sunday Reflection: 

Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith (audio):

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For Australia, child protection outweighs religious freedom, ambassador says
Australia's new ambassador to the Holy See has said that when it comes to nuanced issues such as religious freedom in the country's fight for child protection, her government's evaluation would be that if it's necessary to choose between the two, safety comes first...

Christians in the West urged to solidarity with persecuted Church
An interview with Gia Chacon who founded For the Martyrs after working with refugees and hearing their stories. She first began her volunteer humanitarian efforts in 2017 and has since traveled to Central America, East Africa, and as far as the Middle East...

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EMPLOYMENT 
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Marketing and Business Development Advisor, Te Kupenga – Catholic Leadership Institute
Applications close 20 September 2020.

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: 

Job vacancies in the Catholic diocese of Auckland: https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/administration/staff-vacancies/

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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  https://www.nzceo.org.nz/network-update/


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

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul NZ. News in Brief:  https://bit.ly/2EFXF82

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

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Sunday, September 6, 2020

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE


Catholic Bishops on Social Justice Week 2020: Catholic Social Teaching (2 Sep 2020)  
Each year the Catholic Bishops of Aotearoa New Zealand set aside a week in September for Social Justice Week, inviting us to reflect and take action on a current social justice issue. Caritas prepares the resources for this week, which this year takes place from 6-12 September ...

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** Social Justice Week
** Covid-19 update 

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SOCIAL JUSTICE WEEK
6-12 September 2020 

Resources for this year's Social Justice Week are free to download on the the Website of Caritas Aotearoa NZ. The Theme of the Week is "Easy as CST: Unlocking the Church's potential" (CST=Catholic social teaching)

For parishes and communities: caritas.org.nz/parishes/social-justice-week

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In issue no. 597, September 6 - 19 2020: 
Akld Catholic housing providers face soaring demand ... No Sunday Masses for Wellington archdiocese during level 2 ... Vinnie see sharp rise in requests for help ... St Gianna's home welcomes first baby ... Guest Editorial: Let's not create an ethical dilemma (Covid-19 vaccine) ... Vocational path led deacon Tang to Aotearoa ... Church welcomes release of inquiry details ... Many faiths at final event held in Mercy Spirituality Centre ... Priest remembered 40 years after his death (Fr John Healion) .

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Demolition work starts on quake-damaged Christchurch Catholic cathedral
Work has started to demolish the earthquake-damaged Catholic cathedral in Christchurch, but heritage campaigners still hope to save it from the wrecking ball.

Heritage campaigners: We can't save Catholic cathedral from demolition

Save heritage treasures in Catholic cathedral demolition, Christchurch leaders say

Work still needed on Timaru's Sacred Heart Basilica
Despite scaffolding coming down around Timaru's Sacred Heart Basilica, hail damage to the church's main dome is being assessed, and it is unlikely to reopen before November, or possibly Easter 2021.

Vinnies Food Bank opens new warehouse to keep pace with demand
Mike Rolton is general manager of a busy organisation that is expanding to meet a growing demand and which today opened a big new outlet in Hamilton for suppliers and clients from across the region. He's the boss of the St Vincent de Paul charity in Hamilton - the people who run the Vinnies stores - the second hand shops which provide a large part of the money to operate the Vinnies Food Bank.

Chance Phone Call Sheds New Light On Pompallier Mission
A chance phone call between Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Northland Manager Bill Edwards and retired solicitor Rick Norris has added a new layer of information about one of New Zealand's oldest historic buildings.

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

Covid 19 coronavirus: Masks become part of uniform at South Auckland college
A college-branded mask has become a part of the school uniform on a voluntary basis for students at South Auckland's De La Salle College.

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TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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Sunday Mass at St Joseph's Church, Kaitaia celebrated by Mgr Bernard with the students of Pompallier Catholic School ...

on YouTube's Auckland Diocese channel: 

and on Shine TV (Freeview channel 25) at 2 pm  and live streamed at: https://www.shinetv.co.nz/stream/ (only viewable in New Zealand).

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Inspired Word: A video reading and commentary on the gospel of the day:

Matthew 18:15-20 When someone sins
A reading and commentary by Malia Vito-Tupai and Sister Stephanie Kitching.

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Other 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/

Fr Kevin Waldie sm. Sunday Reflection: 

Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith (audio):

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Pope to visit Assisi in October to sign new encyclical
After months of speculation over what the next move might be for a pope stuck at home due to the coronavirus, the answer came Saturday with the announcement of an upcoming papal visit to Assisi to sign a new encyclical letter, Fratelli tutti (All Brothers) on fraternity and social friendship ...

Vatican tells Australian Church that seal of confession not up for debate
Although reaffirming the principle that the seal of confession can never be violated, the Vatican has told Church leaders in Australia that victims of sexual abuse should be encouraged to report abuse to the proper authorities ...

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EVENTS

Social Justice Week
6-12 September 2020 (details above)

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EMPLOYMENT 
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Marketing and Business Development Advisor, Te Kupenga – Catholic Leadership Institute
Applications close 20 September 2020.

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: 

Job vacancies in the Catholic diocese of Auckland: https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/administration/staff-vacancies/

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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  https://www.nzceo.org.nz/network-update/


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

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul NZ. News in Brief:  https://bit.ly/2EFXF82

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

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Facebook
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NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference

Catholic Discovery NZ (Catholic Enquiry Centre)

'NZ Catholic' newspaper

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Sunday, August 30, 2020

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

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** Auckland's Alert Level 2 restrictions will take effect until at least Sunday 6 September, but with religious gatherings restricted to 10 people (although funerals can have a maximum of 50 attendees). This will continue to restrict the resumption of public Masses ... 

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SOCIAL JUSTICE WEEK
6-12 September 2020 

Resources for this year's Social Justice Week are free to download on the the Website of Caritas Aotearoa NZ. The Theme of the Week is "Easy as CST: Unlocking the Church's potential" (CST=Catholic social teaching)

For parishes and communities: caritas.org.nz/parishes/social-justice-week

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

New Catholic cathedral a step closer as church signs deal to buy hotel site
A real estate deal has cleared the way for Christchurch's new Catholic cathedral to be built between Victoria Square and the Avon River.

Call to pay living wage
An Invercargill woman and a Catholic priest have encouraged the city council to become an accredited living wage employer.

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

Class Act: St Kevin's College
WhenAnnie Metcalfe was unable to train with her team-mates after Covid-19 hit, she did not have to worry about how to stay in shape. "I've got a woolshed we made into a gym so I could keep my fitness up."

Class Act: Kavanagh College
While most suffer from stage fright, the stage is where Emily Kerr-Bell thrives. The 18-year-old Kavanagh College head girl has a passion for all things performance, and has sung, danced and acted her way to success.

Class Act: St Peter's College
Taylah Friend has always been into sports. The year 13 pupil at St Peter's College started playing hockey and touch rugby at the age of 5.

Garin student impresses with his country style
A Garin College student has wowed national judges with his unique entry into this year's Smokefreerockquest. Zac Griffith, 15, who placed in the top three for the regional competition, was placed highly commended in the national competition this year for his unique country music style and original songs.

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TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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Sunday Mass at St Joseph's parish church, Takapuna, celebrated by Monsignor David Tonks.

on YouTube's Auckland Diocese channel: 

and on Shine TV (Freeview channel 25) at 2 pm  and live streamed at: https://www.shinetv.co.nz/stream/ (only viewable in New Zealand).

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Inspired Word: A video reading and commentary on the gospel of the day:

Matthew 16:21-27  Jesus speaks about his suffering and death
A reading and commentary by Sister Stephanie Kitching.

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Other 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/

Fr Kevin Waldie sm. Sunday Reflection: 

Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith (audio):

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Catholic funerals are helping 'fill the void of loss with faith'

Vatican official says 'life' should never be used as a political weapon

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EVENTS

Social Justice Week
6-12 September 2020 (details above)

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EMPLOYMENT 
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Marketing and Business Development Advisor, Te Kupenga – Catholic Leadership Institute
Applications close 20 September 2020.

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: 

Job vacancies in the Catholic diocese of Auckland: https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/administration/staff-vacancies/

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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  https://www.nzceo.org.nz/network-update/


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

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul NZ. News in Brief:  https://bit.ly/2EFXF82

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

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Facebook
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NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference

Catholic Discovery NZ (Catholic Enquiry Centre)

'NZ Catholic' newspaper

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand

Holy Cross Seminary

Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ

Society of St Vincent de Paul NZ

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News of the Church 
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Sunday, August 23, 2020

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE


Catholic Church welcomes Royal Commission's Marylands School inquiry (21 Aug 2020 )
The Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand welcomes publication of details of the case study inquiry into the former Marylands School in Christchurch announced by the Royal Commission into Abuse in Care...

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** Bishop Michael Gielen will celebrate Mass from St Patrick's Cathedral Auckland this Sunday, 23 August. It will be carried on Shine TV at 2pm (Free to Air Channel 25 or Sky Channel 201). 

** The Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand welcoming publication of details of the case study inquiry into abuse at the former Marylands School in Christchurch. 

** 'NZ Catholic' issue 596 in PDF is available free online.

** Te Kupenga–Catholic Leadership Institute is seeking a Marketing and Business Development Advisor 

** Churches are required a QR-code poster or visitor register under the Auckland lockdown regulations.

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SOCIAL JUSTICE WEEK
6-12 September 2020 

Resources for this year's Social Justice Week are free to download on the the Website of Caritas Aotearoa NZ. The Theme of the Week is "Easy as CST: Unlocking the Church's potential" (CST=Catholic social teaching)

For parishes and communities: caritas.org.nz/parishes/social-justice-week

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Issue no. 596, August 23 - September 5 2020 is free online at 

In this issue: Holy Land collection scheduled for September 13 ... Christchurch March for Life in alert level 2 ... Fr Andrew Nguyen Huu Le: Faith and hope in the hell of ;Re-education;' camps ... Kiwi lecturer takes on U.S. philosopher ... Editorial: Martyr saints and Covid setback ... A simple excursion became an exceptional event (or Three Carmelite nuns walked into a mosque ...) ... Fr Neil Vaney: Living with the beauty of creation ... Social Justice week, 6-12 September 2020 (2-page feature) ... Strong pride in Central Otago town despite name ... Kopua blessed by local vocation.

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Grateful for warm welcome at St Joseph's (photo caption)
The Anglican Bishop of Dunedin, the Rt Rev Dr Steven Benford, holds the Confirmation Eucharist on the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary at St Joseph's Cathedral yesterday, following a fire at St Paul's Cathedral earlier last week.
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Dunedin offered the use of its cathedral for the service

Catholic Church Welcomes Royal Commission's Marylands School Inquiry
The Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand welcomes publication of details of the case study inquiry into the former Marylands School in Christchurch announced by the Royal Commission into Abuse in Care.

Marylands School abuse inquiry: 'It's about time'
A victim of abuse at Marylands School in Christchurch says a new investigation is overdue but he hopes it will result in justice.

Accuser believes others were abused
A Christian Brother allegedly sexually assaulted a young boy while working at a Dunedin school — the same school where the man's brother assaulted several boys. Brother Don Murray was subject to a complaint in 2018, relating to a series of incidents during his time at St Paul's High School in the 1970s.

Coronavirus: Waikato parishioner tests negative after attending mass following indirect contact with Covid-19 cluster
A Waikato parishioner has tested negative for Covid-19 after coming into indirect contact with the Auckland coronavirus cluster. Father Mark Field, a priest at catholic churches in Morrinsville, Te Aroha and Paeroa, confirmed to Stuff the parishioner unknowingly met someone who had been in contact with another person from the Auckland cluster.

Plan to restore early settlers' cemetery headstones
A new bid to restore historically-significant headstones in Akaroa has been launched as the Christchurch City Council re-evaluates spending in the wake of the global pandemic.

Parishioners hoping to save century-old church to canvass wider community
Julia Dawkins was married at St Francis de Sales Church in Renwick. So were her parents and her son. Dawkins was also baptised at the church and it hosted her children's first communion. She is one of a small group of parishioners trying to save the 112-year-old church from closure.

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

Youth-led Exhibition On Climate Change To Open In October
Otago Museum is coordinating an Unlocking Curious Minds funded project working with a group of young people to develop an exhibition on the topic of climate change. The project aims to give young people the skills, support, and space to express themselves. One of the team members, Sarah Al-Balushi, Year 11, Kavanagh College, joined the project because of the opportunity it presented...

Timaru business, and teenager, Keep NZ Beautiful Awards finalists
Roncalli College year 9 student Oli Kirke, 13, is a finalist in the Keep New Zealand Beautiful: Young Legend competition. The Young Legend award honours an outstanding volunteer under the age of 18, who demonstrates leadership and outreach in their community.

Taranaki principals seamlessly transition schools to Covid-19 alert level 2, prepare for alert level 3
New Plymouth schools, including Sacred Heart Girls' College and St Joseph's prepare against Covid-19.

Whakatane school St Joseph's Catholic School misses out on free lunch scheme
A Whakatane primary school is disappointed that it is the only school in the town that is not in the Government's free school lunch scheme.

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TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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Sunday Mass at St Patrick's Cathedral, Auckland, celebrated by Bishop Michael Gielen

on YouTube's Auckland Diocese channel: 

and on Shine TV (Freeview channel 25) at 2 pm  and live streamed at: https://www.shinetv.co.nz/stream/ (only viewable in New Zealand).

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Inspired Word: A video reading and commentary on the gospel of the day:

Matthew 16:13-20 Peter's declaration about Jesus
A reading and commentary by Sister Stephanie Kitching.

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Other 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/

Fr Kevin Waldie sm. Sunday Reflection: 

Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith (audio):

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Nigeria is becoming world's 'biggest killing ground of Christians'
Nigeria is becoming the "biggest killing ground of Christians in the world" due to attacks by Boko Haram and Fulani militants, says a leading charity. International Christian Concern (ICC) estimates between 50,000 and 70,000 Christians have been killed in the last decade in the West African nation, the most populous on the continent.

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EMPLOYMENT 
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Marketing and Business Development Advisor, Te Kupenga – Catholic Leadership Institute
Applications close 20 September 2020.

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: 

Job vacancies in the Catholic diocese of Auckland: https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/administration/staff-vacancies/

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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  https://www.nzceo.org.nz/network-update/


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

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul NZ. News in Brief:  https://bit.ly/2EFXF82

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

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Facebook
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NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference

Catholic Discovery NZ (Catholic Enquiry Centre)

'NZ Catholic' newspaper

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand

Holy Cross Seminary

Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ

Society of St Vincent de Paul NZ

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News of the Church 
in NZ and the World
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Sunday, August 16, 2020

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NZ Catholic bishops refute claims they have endorsed a political party (14 August 2020)
New Zealand's Catholic bishops are seriously concerned by a false statement circulating widely online that claims they are urging Catholics to vote for the New Conservative political party.

Letter from Bishops to Parishes on new Covid-19 restrictions (12 August 2020)
The six Catholic bishops of Aotearoa New Zealand met this afternoon to discuss the pastoral implications of the new Covid-19 Alert Level restrictions which took effect at Noon. Auckland has been moved to Alert Level 3, under which Mass cannot be celebrated. 

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** Because of the extension of the Covid-19 alert levels, the Bishops' Wednesday letter to parishes on celebrating public Masses stays current ...

** False statement about support for a political party ...

** The National Calendar of holy days and other church events has been published ...

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In issue no. 595, August 9 -22 2020: Priests shouldn't promote political parties ... Saint Paul a model for ecumenical outreach ... Auckland's Mercy Spirituality Centre closes ... Pax Christ International marks 75 years ... Editorial: Public office and private lives ... Dr Christopher Longhurst: A radical response to NZ's religious and cultural diversity ...  Catholic Caring Foundation: Reflecting the face of Jesus through support ... Students march against inter-school violence ... Celebration as Carmelite brings up 90 years.

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Catholic bishops condemn false online statement claiming they endorsed New Conservatives
New Zealand Catholic bishops have condemned a fake statement circulated online claiming they had endorsed the New Conservative Party.

St Joe's offers St Paul's a place to pray
The dean has been overwhelmed by the level of support following a fire at St Paul's Anglican Cathedral earlier in the week, including from Dunedin's Catholics. The church had accepted an offer from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Dunedin to use St Joseph's Cathedral for a service tomorrow afternoon.

Inside the senseless murder of a reclusive mother by her only son
Mother and son Noeleen and Martin Marinovich lived out a reclusive life after Noeleen was abandoned during her pregnancy by a local priest, who left her fighting a financial battle with the Catholic Church. 27 years later, Noeleen was murdered by her only son ...

Temuka church granted $25,000 to restore 137-year-old stained-glass windows
An 141-year-old Temuka church has been granted $25,000 to restore 31 stained-glass windows donated by its original parishioners. The restoration of the 137-year-old windows is part of a more than $2 million project to upgrade and earthquake-strengthen St Joseph's Catholic Church that was built with limestone taken from Opihi River in 1879 and damaged in the magnitude 7.1 quake that hit Canterbury in 2010.

World Famous in New Zealand: Russell's Pompallier Mission and Printery
Set back from the beach and surrounded by a beautiful garden is a little bit of France that brought culture and religion to a town once labelled "the hell-hole of the Pacific".This two-storey, rammed-earth building with its graceful tiled roof and cute little dormer windows was built in 1842. It was not only the regional headquarters of the French Catholic mission, but also housed the means of literally bringing "the Word" to the local people.

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

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The NZ Herald has published a three-part series on private, state-integrated and state schools. The series is available online through the PressReader service provided by public libraries to their members. 

1. Public v Private
The New Zealand Herald 10 August 2020
Exclusive new research shows Catholic and other integrated secondary schools edge out elite private schools and state schools when it comes to University Entrance.

2 Private v public: How children learn at King's, Michael Park and Ellerslie schools
The New Zealand Herald 11 Aug, 2020

3. The Old School Tie — and why faith matters
The New Zealand Herald 12 Aug 2020
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Massive proposed earthworks sparks concern for environmental restoration
A popular green space north of Wellington is at risk if the equivalent of 220 Olympic-sized swimming pools of clean fill are placed around the site for a proposed development, locals say. Work on the land adjacent to St Patrick's College at Silverstream, Upper Hutt, would raise the area by 3 metres using 550,000 cubic metres of fill. 

New Plymouth school asks 15 students to self-isolate after Rotorua trip
A group of Francis Douglas students have been told to stay at home after they visited the Rotorua luge at the same time as an Auckland family who have tested positive for Covid-19.

Marist College reaches out to support new Mt Albert schools struck by virus
The school that was worst-hit by New Zealand's first coronavirus wave, Marist College, has reached out to help schools that have been hit in the virus's second wave.

Cook Islands culture celebrated
Invercargill's St Patrick's School pupils embraced this year's Cook Islands Language Week with open arms. About 200 year 0-6 pupils participated in lessons ranging from how to make 'ei katu (head garlands of flowers) to tivaevae (traditional Polynesian quilting) and ika mata (raw fish dish).

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TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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Sunday Mass at the Auckland Marist seminary, celebrated by Fr Chris Skinner SM

on YouTube's Auckland Diocese channel: 

and on Shine TV (Freeview channel 25) at 2 pm  and live streamed at: https://www.shinetv.co.nz/stream/ (only viewable in New Zealand).

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Inspired Word: A video reading and commentary on the gospel of the day:

Matthew 15:21-28 A woman's faith
A reading and commentary by Sister Stephanie Kitching.

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Other 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/

Fr Kevin Waldie sm. Sunday Reflection: 

Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith (audio):

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STATION XV


Episode 153 — The Podcast Becomes an Unruly Teenager (August 15, 2020)

Elections on either side of the Pacific Ocean are in the spotlight (and under the microscope) as the panel celebrates 13 years of The 15th Station. Anna, Don, James and Gavin start with the upcoming New Zealand election, and some developing stories there, before switching to the war of words between US President Donald Trump and his opponent, Joe Biden. In other news, Pope Francis has called for the Church to take a leading role in Lebanon as the country responds to this month's deadly explosion. And finally, seeking a ray of sunshine under a COVID-19 shadow, some kids at a New Zealand Catholic school are trying to make quarantine a bit easier. Thanks for sharing 13 years, or even just this one episode, with us. 

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Catholic Hong Kong media tycoon's arrest sparks fear Church could be next
Earlier this week prominent Catholic millionaire and media tycoon Jimmy Lai was arrested in Hong Kong along with two of his sons and two executives of his Next Media company on charges of collusion with foreign forces and conspiracy to defraud under China's new national security law...

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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: 

Job vacancies in the Catholic diocese of Auckland: https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/administration/staff-vacancies/

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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  https://www.nzceo.org.nz/network-update/


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

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul NZ. News in Brief:  https://bit.ly/2EFXF82

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

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Facebook
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NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference

Catholic Discovery NZ (Catholic Enquiry Centre)

'NZ Catholic' newspaper

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand

Holy Cross Seminary

Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ

Society of St Vincent de Paul NZ

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Sunday, August 9, 2020

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE


Friday blessing for start of $16.5 million Wellington Sacred Heart Cathedral project (5 Aug 2020 )
Catholic Archbishop of Wellington Cardinal John Dew will bless construction workers and the city's Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in a ceremony at 10am on Friday to mark the start of restoring and strengthening the Category I historic building ...

NZCBC on Facebook

** Caritas Aotearoa NZ will provide urgent funding for Lebanon following the massive explosion in the port of Beirut. Caritas has a strong presence in Lebanon and its teams are actively helping in the ruins.

** Cardinal John today conducted the Blessing of the Wellington Sacred Heart Cathedral site and its construction workers, before work started on the $16.5 million earthquake-strengthening and refurbishing of the building, closed since 2018 pending the work.

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Bishop back after post-lockdown leave
Even bishops need to take a mental health break sometimes. And after two months' personal leave, the Catholic Bishop of Dunedin, the Most Rev Michael Dooley is hoping his frankness will encourage others to look after their own health.

Two rural churches to close in Marlborough following review
Two small Catholic churches in rural Marlborough are to close following a review. Masses are held at Sacred Heart in Havelock three times a month, while the congregation of St Francis de Sales in Renwick gathers for Mass once a month. However, those churches are to close following the review.

Blessing for start of $16.5m Sacred Heart Cathedral strengthening
Catholic Archbishop of Wellington Cardinal John Dew will bless construction workers and the city's Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in a ceremony at 10am on Friday to mark the start of restoring and strengthening the Category I historic building.

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

St Peter's College mourns sudden death of economics teacher Peter Lyons
St Peter's College teachers and students are mourning the sudden death of a much-loved teacher. Peter Lyons, an economics teacher and Herald columnist died at his home on Wednesday.

Maths whizz not skipping school
Kavanagh College year 12 pupil Tobias Devereux recently scored the top mark (100%) in the 2020 New Zealand Physics and Mathematics Competition, where he was up against the country's top year 13 pupils. 

North's best new buildings: Architecture awards show diverse range of work
The NZ Institute of Architects named the 44 best new buildings in the Auckland region, including the Chapel of St Peter at St Peter's College,

Francis Douglas Memorial College principal Martin Chamberlain to retire at year's end
Francis Douglas Memorial College principal Martin Chamberlain has announced he's retiring.

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NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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Sunday Mass at St Dominic's College, Henderson, Auckland with Mons. Bernard Kiely.

on YouTube's Auckland Diocese channel: 

and on 
Shine TV (Freeview channel 25) at 2 pm  and live streamed at: https://www.shinetv.co.nz/stream/ (only viewable in New Zealand).

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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/

Fr Kevin Waldie sm. Sunday Reflection: 

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New appointees to Francis's financial powerhouse signal progress of women
Pope Francis has long advocated for a more "incisive" presence of women in positions of authority and leadership in the Vatican, and while some have complained about the pace at which changes are being made, the recent appointment of six women to the Vatican's chief financial office has jolted things into warp drive ...

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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: 

Job vacancies in the Catholic diocese of Auckland: https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/administration/staff-vacancies/

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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  https://www.nzceo.org.nz/network-update/


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

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul NZ. News in Brief:  https://bit.ly/2EFXF82

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

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Facebook
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NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference

Catholic Discovery NZ (Catholic Enquiry Centre)

'NZ Catholic' newspaper

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand

Holy Cross Seminary

Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ

Society of St Vincent de Paul NZ

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Sunday, August 2, 2020

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

NZCBC on Facebook

** Ka pai students in rooms one and five of St Mary's Catholic School Rotorua who've been making a range of colourful cards to welcome Kiwis who are staying in managed isolation in Rotorua after returning from overseas. 

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In issue no. 594, July 26 - Aug 8 2020: Sister Margaret Mary Timms was a hospice movement trailblazer ... Wording change for opening prayer at Mass ... Covid crimps Hamilton diocese celebration plan ...  Bernard and Annetta Moran: Still active in pro-life cause despite retiring ... Editorial: Nuclear-free and Covid-free ... Vocations: Answering Jesus' Call (4-page illustrated feature) ... Fr Neil Vaney SM: Understanding nature is knowing God (Reflections on Laudato si, part 2).

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Catholic church moves to disinter five clergymen in cathedral rebuild
The Catholic church is making moves to disinter clergymen buried at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Christchurch, which is up for a huge rebuild.

Internationally-acclaimed musicians open new Kapiti church with charity concert
Two local musicians, both internationally acclaimed in their own right, are performing in concert together to celebrate the opening of Our Lady of Kapiti Catholic Church on Presentation Way, Paraparaumu.

Catholic league celebrates 70 years
The Gisborne branch of the Catholic Women's League Aotearoa New Zealand celebrated its 70th birthday with a special lunch at the St Mary's Church parish hall.

Quick action saves Eltham church from 'suspicious' fire
Quick action by bystanders and nearby fire crews limited damage from a fire that broke out at a South Taranaki church on Thursday morning. The fire in a back porch of St Josephs Catholic Church, on Stanners St, Eltham, is being treated as suspicious.

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

Students take stand against school brawls with peaceful protest (text and video)
Fed up with groups from different schools fighting, students in Auckland have marched against inter-school violence.

School raises money for a good cause through charity ball
A Palmerston North school's ball has combined glitz and glamour with raising money for charity. The St Peter's College annual charity ball, organised by students, is this weekend.

St John's College student selected to attend Entrepreneurs in Action weekend
A St. John's College boy who was part of a team that developed an innovative ventilator , has earned a spot at this year's Entrepreneurs in Action Weekend. Year 12 student Dylan Wijaya says his passion for social enterprise has been ignited.

St Peter's College goes red to support Cure Kids
Palmerston North school St Peter's College has welcomed special guests to help it mark a day dedicated to charity. St Peter's held its annual Red Nose Day on Thursday, a fundraiser for the Cure Kids charity, with children dressing in red garb and sporting plastic red noses.

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EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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Sunday Mass at St Anne's parish, Manurewa,
celebrated by Fr Brian Prendeville SM

on YouTube's Auckland Diocese channel: 

and on 
Shine TV (Freeview channel 25) at 2 pm  and live streamed at: https://www.shinetv.co.nz/stream/ (only viewable in New Zealand).

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Inspired Word: A video reading and commentary on the gospel of the day:

Matthew 14:13-21 Jesus feeds five thousand
A reading and commentary by Rev. Dr Raymond Pelly and Rev. Canon Jenny Wilkens at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington..

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Other 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/

Fr Kevin Waldie sm. Sunday Reflection: 

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Catholic prayer, meditation app Hallow sees huge increase in popularity
When the developers of the Catholic meditation app Hallow launched it in 2018, they hoped to attract young Catholics, but what is now the country's No. 1 Catholic app has a bigger reach than that.

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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: 

Job vacancies in the Catholic diocese of Auckland: https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/administration/staff-vacancies/

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THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND


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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  https://www.nzceo.org.nz/network-update/


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

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul NZ. News in Brief:  https://bit.ly/2EFXF82

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

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Facebook
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NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference

Catholic Discovery NZ (Catholic Enquiry Centre)

'NZ Catholic' newspaper

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand

Holy Cross Seminary

Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ

Society of St Vincent de Paul NZ

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News of the Church 
in NZ and the World
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