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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/

Catholic Church apologises at Royal Commission to survivors of abuse
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/catholic-church-apologises-to-survivors-of-abuse/
The Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand has made a formal apology
to victims and survivors of abuse committed by priests and other
Church figures. Speaking on behalf of Church leaders, Cardinal John
Dew, Archbishop of Wellington and President of the NZ Catholic Bishops
Conference, gave the apology in Auckland today during a hearing of the
Royal Commission into Abuse in Care.

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

** Today is Palm Sunday and the Mass on Shine TV at 2pm is with
Monsignor Bernard Kiely and the community of Marcellin College in
Royal Oak, Auckland. Join them at 2pm on free-to-air TV Channel 25 and
Sky Channel 201. Everyone welcome!

** The Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand has made a formal
apology to victims and survivors of abuse committed by priests and
other Church figures.

** Fr Tim Duckworth, Provincial (head) of the Society of Mary in
Aotearoa New Zealand, gave evidence yesterday at the Royal Commission
on Abuse in Care. He outlined the Society's approach to redress

** The Royal Commission on Abuse in Care has a post on the evidence of
Br Peter Horide, Professional Standards Delegate for the Marist
Brothers, who gave evidence on Tuesday and Wednesday

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

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Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry
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Catholic Church on abuse: 'We are ashamed and saddened'
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/300259384/catholic-church-on-abuse-we-are-ashamed-and-saddened
The Catholic Church says it's shamed and saddened by abuse in the
church. The church opened its evidence on its handling of complaints
at the Inquiry into abuse in care on Monday.

Abuse in Care Inquiry: Catholic Church apology to Kiwis abused by
priests criticised as 'theatre'
https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2021/03/abuse-in-care-inquiry-catholic-church-apology-to-kiwis-abused-by-priests-criticised-as-theatre.html
The head of the Catholic Church in New Zealand has made a historic
apology to Kiwis who have been abused by priests. It's the first time
the Church has formally said sorry, but survivors have described it as
nothing more than a PR stunt.

RNZ. Saturday Morning, with Kim Hill.
8:10 Dr Tom Doyle: Church structure to blame for abuse
https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/saturday/audio/2018789292/dr-tom-doyle-church-structure-to-blame-for-abuse
Dr Tom Doyle, who is a priest, canon lawyer and addictions therapist,
this week gave evidence to the Abuse in Care Royal Commission of
Inquiry faith-based redress hearing in Auckland, where he blamed the
hierarchy and structure of the Catholic Church for abuse by priests.

Also: Catholic Church structure to blame for abuse in care, priest tells inquiry
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/300260564/catholic-church-structure-to-blame-for-abuse-in-care-priest-tells-inquiry

Society of Mary says it prefers not be part of the Catholic Church's
complaints process
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/439228/society-of-mary-says-it-prefers-not-be-part-of-the-catholic-church-s-complaints-process
The Catholic order, the Society of Mary prefers not to be part of the
church's complaint process and would rather go it alone. Its leader in
this country said dealing directly with survivors works well for most
of them and for the order.

Principal wants to know why predator Catholic priest was sent to school
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/439248/principal-wants-to-know-why-predator-catholic-priest-was-sent-to-school
The principal of a Northland Catholic college is pushing to know why a
predator priest was sent to his school to take up the role as rector
there in the late 1970s.

Marist Brothers admit paying out over $500k to New Zealand abuse victims
https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/marist-brothers-admit-paying-over-500k-new-zealand-abuse-victims
The Marist Brothers have admitted multiple failings as the Abuse in
Care Inquiry hears from its first Catholic witnesses.

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Disgraced Palmerston North bishop's future lies with the Vatican
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/300263074/disgraced-palmerston-north-bishops-future-lies-with-the-vatican
The disgraced bishop of Palmerston North, Charles Drennan, still
retains his title, but must follow conditions imposed on him by the
Vatican, a commission has heard.

Polly Gillespie: How I found peace in a Catholic church
https://www.stuff.co.nz/opinion/300261216/how-i-found-peace-in-a-catholic-church
Sitting peacefully in a Catholic church is about as close as Polly has
come to finding her religion.

150 reasons for sisters to celebrate
https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/150-reasons-sisters-celebrate
New Zealand Dominican Sisters celebrated the 150th anniversary of the
order's arrival in Port Chalmers, in Mosgiel yesterday.

Sisters rescue historic Christchurch cathedral dome from the scrapyard
https://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/124624090/sisters-rescue-historic-christchurch-cathedral-dome-from-the-scrapyard\
The ornate dome from inside Christchurch's earthquake-damaged Catholic
cathedral has been carefully deconstructed by the Community of the
Beatitudes and stored in a shipping container on their property in
Leithfield, North Canterbury.

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

Building bricks of Rakaia's history
https://www.odt.co.nz/star-news/star-districts/star-mid-canterbury/building-bricks-rakaias-history
A group of Catholic women from Rakaia are ensuring the history of
their church and school is not lost by creating a public memory walk
using red bricks. Anyone who has had any connection with St Ita's
church or went to its primary school, until it closed in 1985, is
being encouraged to buy a brick and personalise a message on it.

Ocean swimming champion terrified by what lurks beneath
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/women-in-sport/300259349/ocean-swimming-champion-terrified-by-what-lurks-beneath
Swimming quickly enough to avoid her fears, teenager Abbey Smale has
become one of the fastest ocean swimmers, male or female, in the
country. Smale, a Year 13 student at Garin College in Nelson, hasn't
been beaten in her last nine events in the Banana Boat NZ Ocean Swim
Series.

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'FRANCESCO' - Monday, 8:30 pm, Choice, Freeview Channel 12

https://www.threenow.co.nz/shows/francesco/S2641-390

"From Oscar nominated director and producer, Evgeny Afineevksy,
'Francesco' features unprecedented access to His Holiness Pope
Francis, providing an intimate look at a global leader who approaches
challenging and complex issues with tremendous humility, wisdom and
generosity towards all ... the film examines how people might take
action to transition into a new way of living and thriving in the 21st
century.

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PASSION SUNDAY (PALM SUNDAY) (B)

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Palm Sunday Mass, celebrated by Monsignor Bernard Kiely, is broadcast
from the chapel of Marcellin College, Royal Oak, on Auckland Diocese's
YouTube channel at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwWqhEvMa2o
and on Shine TV (Freeview channel 25) at 2 pm and live streamed at:
https://www.shinetv.co.nz/videos/live (only viewable in New Zealand).

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New Zealand Commentaries on the Sunday Readings:
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Fr Kevin Waldie sm. Sunday Reflection:
https://nzcatholic.org.nz/category/sunday-reflection/

Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith (audio):
http://station15.co.nz/

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

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

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

https://cruxnow.com/

'Synodality' and women's empowerment go together, leading sisters say
https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2021/03/synodality-and-womens-empowerment-go-together-leading-sisters-say/
Over the eight-plus years of the Francis papacy, perhaps no single
term has captured the essence of this maverick pope's vision better
than "synodality." A Vatican official, and a woman much-cited recently
as proof of Pope Francis's commitment to hearing the voices of women,
now says whatever the precise definition of "synodality," in practice
it implies an almost Copernican shift in perspective and operating
style.

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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 Volunteers Overseas programme:
https://www.caritas.org.nz/get-involved/catholic-volunteers-overseas

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

... and in the Archdiocese of Wellington:
https://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/adw_community/vacancies/

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THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND

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

The six dioceses:
https://www.catholic.org.nz/find-us/dioceses-2/#section_59

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

Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'.
https://www.cdh.org.nz/kete-korero/

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

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. 'Lighting New Fires'
https://nzceo.schoolzineplus.com/nzceo/archive

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

Society of Mary. 'Marist Messenger'
https://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.
https://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/catholicdiscovery.nz/

'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

Society of St Vincent de Paul NZ
https://www.facebook.com/SocietyofStVincentdePaulNZ/

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News of the Church
in NZ and the World
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http://cathnews.co.nz/category/new-zealand/

https://nzcatholic.org.nz/

https://www.romereports.com/en/ (video)
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=rome+reports&sp=EgIIAw%253D%253D

https://catholicherald.co.uk/
For the full texts, enter the headline in Google.

https://www.cruxnow.com

https://www.lastampa.it/vatican-insider/en

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

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

Royal Commission Catholic Redress Hearings this week (21 Mar 2021)
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/catholic-redress-hearings/

The Redress Hearings of the Royal Commission on Abuse in Care will
continue this week, with witnesses for the Catholic Church in Aotearoa
New Zealand being heard from Tuesday to Friday ...

Bishops' Interfaith Committee marks second anniversary of mosques
atrocity (15 Mar 2021)

https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/bishops-committee-anniversary-mosques/ 
The Interfaith Relations Committee of the Catholic Bishops of Aotearoa
New Zealand has sent a letter of support to the country's Muslim
communities on the second anniversary of the Christchurch mosques
atrocity ...

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

** 2pm Shine TV Mass: Today's Mass for the Fifth Sunday of Lent is
celebrated by Pa Peter Tipene at St Mary's in Avondale, Auckland

** In this Year of St Joseph, on this Feast Day of St Joseph, Cardinal
John reflects on St Joseph and his great relevance to our lives.

** A painting of St Joseph and the child Jesus, posted by Cardinal Dew.

** Bishop Pat discusses his namesake on St Patrick's Day

** The Bishops' letter of support to the country's Muslim communities
on the second anniversary of the Christchurch mosques atrocity.

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LENT 2021: A New Way Forward

Caritas Aotearoa has prepared Lenten resources for parishes and
schools. The theme for 2021 is A New Way Forward as we reflect on the
events of 2020 and the continuing impact of the pandemic.

Resources for parishes are at: https://caritas.org.nz/lent-0

Resources for Lent in schools are at: https://caritas.org.nz/lent-schools

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'NZ CATHOLIC'

Website: https://nzcatholic.org.nz/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NZCatholic/
Full text articles: https://nzcatholic.org.nz/2021/

In issue no. 610, March 21 - April 3, 2021: Church support offered
for vaccination ... Theologian advises binning anti-Catholic booklet
... Rowena Orejana: Ecumenism could awaken a desire for God ... Three
new seminarians at Holy Cross - Law graduate on Society of Mary
vocation journey ... Neil Vaney SM: The covid vaccine and the Holy
Innocents ... Editorial: Discard the nonsense but keep the Lord's Day
... Kate Nicholson, Kavanagh College: Pastoral care key for academic
success ... Auckland City Mission appreciates Catholic ties ... Papal
visit to Iraq (double-page illustrated article) ... Tom Hartman,
Sorted.org.nz: How happy is your spending?

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

A season of sacrifice can reap many rewards, and does not have to be negative
https://www.odt.co.nz/opinion/season-sacrifice-can-reap-many-rewards-and-does-not-have-be-negative
Giving something up for a period of time is good for body, mind, and
spirit, writes the Rev Dr Lynne M. Baab ...

Accusations fly in capital's Catholic community over music restructure
https://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/music/124557909/accusations-fly-in-capitals-catholic-community-over-music-restructure
A proposal to restructure a Wellington cathedral's music department
has resulted in accusations of disrespect, suffering and disgust among
members of the church's senior ranks. But the church says it has no
option because of "ongoing unsustainable losses" made worse because of
the cathedral's temporary closure and Covid-19.

Gordon Campbell On The Pope's Visit To Iraq
https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL2103/S00047/gordon-campbell-on-the-popes-visit-to-iraq.htm
As an exercise in global symbolic politics, it would be hard to top
last week's meeting in Iraq between Pope Francis and the most
respected cleric in Shia Islam, the Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani ...

Life Story: Jackie Riminton fought for social justice and adoption law reform
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/124563688/life-story-jackie-riminton-fought-for-social-justice-and-adoption-law-reform
Jackie Riminton was a nurse, an adventurer, a librarian, and a fighter
for social justice.

St Joseph's Church lantern undergoing maintenance
https://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/124587851/st-josephs-church-lantern-undergoing-maintenance
New Plymouth's 52-year-old St Joseph's Church is undergoing some
much-needed maintenance.

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

Hato Paora head boy embraces leadership role
https://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/300252586/hato-pora-head-boy-embraces-leadership-role
Hato Paora College head boy Manuhuia Bennett has been preparing for
the role since he started high school ...

St Patrick's girls gather for school reunion
https://www.odt.co.nz/regions/north-otago/st-patrick%E2%80%99s-girls-gather-school-reunion
A reunion of giggling ex-school girls gathered at Teschemakers Resort,
formally know as St Patrick's Dominican Girls School to celebrate
their years spent together before its closure.

Teens help arrest fleeing man after rugby practice in Porirua
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/teens-help-arrest-fleeing-man-after-rugby-practice-in-porirua/A5OQWR2D56KGCMND4TDA7W7OBQ/
Two teenagers were waiting for a ride home after rugby practice at
Bishop Viard College in Porirua when one of them spotted a
suspicious-looking man. Yesterday they received an Area Commander's
Certificate of Appreciation at a full school assembly for their
courageous intervention.

The ultimate lesson in upcycling: Giant warehouse to be converted into
Canterbury's newest school
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/education/124558020/the-ultimate-lesson-in-upcycling-giant-warehouse-to-be-converted-into-canterburys-newest-school
In what might just be the ultimate eco-build, a former supermarket
warehouse is being converted into Christchurch's newest school. Marian
College will be retrofitted inside a former Foodstuff distribution
centre – one of the largest commercial buildings in the South Island.

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FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT (B)

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Today's Mass, celebrated by Pa Peter Tipene, is broadcast from St
Mary's Church in Avondale, on Auckland Diocese's YouTube channel at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDPNi8g3StA&t=2328s
21st of March Fifth Sunday of Lent with Pa Peter Tipene
and on Shine TV (Freeview channel 25) at 2 pm and live streamed at:
https://www.shinetv.co.nz/videos/live (only viewable in New Zealand).

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

John 12:20-30 Triumphant entry into Jerusalem
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFE7DqUu4I8&list=PLeDNiKpHSQBDAIAYJEHi42R7ctvsFuTEU&index=23
A reading and commentary by Sr Stephanie Kitching RSM.

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

Fr Kevin Waldie sm. Sunday Reflection:
https://nzcatholic.org.nz/category/sunday-reflection/

Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith (audio):
http://station15.co.nz/

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

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

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STATION XV (podcast)

http://station15.co.nz/

Episode 160 — Two Popes, a Prime Minister and some seagulls (March 18, 2021)

Pope Francis' historic and courageous trip to Iraq and reflections on
Pope Benedict's historic resignation from the papacy eight years ago
feature prominently in this month's episode. There's also an ongoing
debate in Australia about religious freedom as it relates to
employment, including in schools. A former prime minister has entered
the fray. Maybe a quick flick through the Bible will help all of us
feel a little better? A flock of seagulls (not the band) is certainly
not helping in Christchurch. Yes, it's a little weird and wonderful as
Anna, Don, James and Gavin come together this month.

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

https://cruxnow.com/

Patriarch: Iraqi Christians hope goodwill from papal trip carries over
https://cruxnow.com/church-in-the-middle-east/2021/03/patriarch-iraqi-christians-hope-goodwill-from-papal-trip-carries-over/
Political leaders had "very nice words" during Pope Francis's early
March trip to Iraq, but now Christians pray "that those words, those
declarations, will be applied on the daily level, on the ground," said
Syriac Catholic Patriarch Ignace Joseph III Younan ...

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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 Volunteers Overseas programme:
https://www.caritas.org.nz/get-involved/catholic-volunteers-overseas

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

... and in the Archdiocese of Wellington:
https://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/adw_community/vacancies/

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THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND

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

The six dioceses:
https://www.catholic.org.nz/find-us/dioceses-2/#section_59

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New Zealand Catholic
Periodicals & Newsletters
***********************

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

Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'.
https://www.cdh.org.nz/kete-korero/

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

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. 'Lighting New Fires'
https://nzceo.schoolzineplus.com/nzceo/archive

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

Society of Mary. 'Marist Messenger'
https://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.
https://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/catholicdiscovery.nz/

'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

Society of St Vincent de Paul NZ
https://www.facebook.com/SocietyofStVincentdePaulNZ/

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News of the Church
in NZ and the World
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http://cathnews.co.nz/category/new-zealand/

https://nzcatholic.org.nz/

https://www.romereports.com/en/ (video)
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=rome+reports&sp=EgIIAw%253D%253D

https://catholicherald.co.uk/
For the full texts, enter the headline in Google.

https://www.cruxnow.com

https://www.lastampa.it/vatican-insider/en

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

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

Church Leaders meet Prime Minister to talk vaccines, housing, poverty
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/church-leaders-meet-prime-minister/
Leaders of some of the country's major Christian faiths met Prime
Minister Jacinda Ardern in Auckland today to discuss housing, poverty
and the Covid-19 pandemic response including vaccination ...


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

** Today's Mass on Shine TV at 2pm is celebrated by Msgr Bernard Kiely
from the Good Shepherd Church in Balmoral, Auckland. Take part on
free-to-air Channel 25 and Sky Channel 201.

** Caritas congratulates Pope Francis on the eighth anniversary of his election.

** Leaders of some of the country's major Christian faiths met Prime
Minister Jacinda Ardern in Auckland today to discuss housing, poverty
and the Covid-19 pandemic response including vaccination.

** Pope Francis has declared this as the Year of St Joseph, husband of
Mary; and Friday 19 March is the Feast Day of St Joseph. The National
Liturgy Office has prepared a feast of resources that parishes and
schools will find very helpful for this year's special St Joseph's
day.

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LENT 2021: A New Way Forward

Caritas Aotearoa has prepared Lenten resources for parishes and
schools. The theme for 2021 is A New Way Forward as we reflect on the
events of 2020 and the continuing impact of the pandemic.

Resources for parishes are at: https://caritas.org.nz/lent-0

Resources for Lent in schools are at: https://caritas.org.nz/lent-schools

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Mother disgusted 11-year-old daughter being asked to deliver 'extreme'
religious publication on paper round
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/124465378/mother-disgusted-11yearold-daughter-being-asked-to-deliver-extreme-religious-publication-on-paper-round
Haley Rivas Herrera is disgusted her 11-year-old daughter has been
asked to deliver a book called National Sunday Law - which she calls
"a conspiracy theory" and "extreme propaganda". The book by A Jan
Marcussen alleges impending laws limiting religious freedom are being
enacted by the United States Government, and attacks the Catholic
Church.

Help to check entitlements. Beneficiaries, low income earners invited
Horowhenua Chronicle
https://pressreader-com.wcl.idm.oclc.org/article/281535113726634
Assistance to navigate the welfare system is offered at the Levin
Benefit Impact week, which will be held at the Parish Centre of St
Joseph's Catholic Church in the week of 8-12 March, with the support
of a wide range of community and church groups of the area.

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

Four schools, two top jobs: Why Opunake could be the best little town
to be a principal in
https://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/124415424/four-schools-two-top-jobs-why-opunake-could-be-the-best-little-town-to-be-a-principal-in
With a population of less than 2000, a small coastal Taranaki town
with only three schools and one kura is on the hunt for two
principals. Both Opunake High School (OHS) and St Joseph's Opunake are
advertising to have a new head of school join them.

Gender bias and inequality being called out on International Women's
Day (text and video)
https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/gender-bias-and-inequality-being-called-international-womens-day
Generation Z has really taken the call to stand up for women's rights,
and not just females, but males and everyone in our generation,"
Morgyn Jakob, head girl at Lower Hutt's Sacred Heart College says ...

Education Finalists Demonstrate Accessibility Matters Outside, Inside,
And Online
https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU2103/S00210/education-finalists-demonstrate-accessibility-matters-outside-inside-and-online.htm
Three very different accessible education providers have been voted as
finalists in the 2021 People's Choice Accessible Business Awards. St
Mary's Catholic School Rotorua is a special character school catering
to families across the socio-economic spectrum and from a wide
cross-section of cultures.

Silver Fern Jane Watson visits former South Canterbury school
https://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/124505838/silver-fern-jane-watson-visits-former-south-canterbury-school
Silver Fern star Jane Watson took a trip down memory lane on Thursday.
The 31-year-old visited Pleasant Point for the final stages of St
Joseph's School's swimming sports and met up with teachers who taught
her at the school which she attended until the age of 11-and-a-half

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FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT (B)

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Today's Mass, celebrated by Monsignor Bernard Kiely, is broadcast
from Good Shepherd Church, Balmoral, on Auckland Diocese's YouTube
channel at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RV6KhU01FxM
and on Shine TV (Freeview channel 25) at 2 pm and live streamed at:
https://www.shinetv.co.nz/videos/live (only viewable in New Zealand).

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

John 3:16-18 Jesus and Nicodemus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBjOrMjmDSc&list=PLeDNiKpHSQBDAIAYJEHi42R7ctvsFuTEU&index=3
A reading and commentary with Very Rev. Frank Nelson and Rev. John
Mullis at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.

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

Fr Kevin Waldie sm. Sunday Reflection:
https://nzcatholic.org.nz/category/sunday-reflection/

Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith (audio):
http://station15.co.nz/

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

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

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

https://cruxnow.com/

At his eight-year mark, will Francis try turning down the temperature?
https://cruxnow.com/news-analysis/2021/03/at-his-eight-year-mark-will-francis-try-turning-down-the-temperature/
Seemingly reinvigorated by the Coronavirus crisis, the 84-year-old
Francis still has an ambitious agenda for the Church and the world.

Pope to confessors: Be fathers, brothers who offer consolation, mercy
https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2021/03/pope-to-confessors-be-fathers-brothers-who-offer-consolation-mercy/
Every confessor should understand he is a sinner, forgiven by God, and
he is there to offer his brothers and sisters — sinners, too — the
same divine mercy and forgiveness he has received, Pope Francis said.

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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 Volunteers Overseas programme:
https://www.caritas.org.nz/get-involved/catholic-volunteers-overseas

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

... and in the Archdiocese of Wellington:
https://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/adw_community/vacancies/

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THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND

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

The six dioceses:
https://www.catholic.org.nz/find-us/dioceses-2/#section_59

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New Zealand Catholic
Periodicals & Newsletters
***********************

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

Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'.
https://www.cdh.org.nz/kete-korero/

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

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. 'Lighting New Fires'
https://nzceo.schoolzineplus.com/nzceo/archive

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

Society of Mary. 'Marist Messenger'
https://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.
https://tuimotu.org/

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Facebook
*********

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

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

'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

Society of St Vincent de Paul NZ
https://www.facebook.com/SocietyofStVincentdePaulNZ/

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News of the Church
in NZ and the World
*****************

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

https://nzcatholic.org.nz/

https://www.romereports.com/en/ (video)
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=rome+reports&sp=EgIIAw%253D%253D

https://catholicherald.co.uk/
For the full texts, enter the headline in Google.

https://www.cruxnow.com

https://www.lastampa.it/vatican-insider/en

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

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

Shine TV Mass to restart this Sunday
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/shine-tv-mass/
Our Shine TV Mass resumes this coming Sunday 7 March, the Third Sunday
in Lent. Shine TV will broadcast Mass at 2pm on free-to-air TV Channel
25 and Sky Channel 201 ...


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

** Covid-19 alert levels will change again from 6am this Sunday, 7
March. All of the country except Auckland will move to Alert Level 1,
which has no restrictions on gatherings, meaning Mass can be
celebrated normally from Sunday. Auckland will move to Alert Level 2,

** Our thoroughly hi-tech bishops are meeting in Conference in
Wellington today, with two of them Zooming in from their Level 3
lockdowns in Auckland!

** Bishop Pat shares a message on why Auckland Christian church
leaders are backing Covid-19 responses.

** From this coming Sunday 7 March, Shine TV will broadcast Mass at
2pm on free-to-air TV Channel 25

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LENT 2021: A New Way Forward

Caritas Aotearoa has prepared Lenten resources for parishes and
schools. The theme for 2021 is A New Way Forward as we reflect on the
events of 2020 and the continuing impact of the pandemic.

Resources for parishes are at: https://caritas.org.nz/lent-0

Resources for Lent in schools are at: https://caritas.org.nz/lent-schools

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'NZ CATHOLIC'

Website: https://nzcatholic.org.nz/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NZCatholic/
Full text articles: https://nzcatholic.org.nz/2021/

In issue no. 609, March 7 - 20, 2021: Prayers at site of 1864
massacre (Rangiaowhia) ... Judicial review on school maintenance fund
delayed ... First dean for Catholic Theological college ... 500 years
of Christianity in the Philippines ... Sue Jones: Entry-level
experience of contemplative life ... Editorial: Reaching out to the
sick is pattern of salvation ... Bishop farewells first priest he
ordained ... Concern at removal of Latin from NCEA ... Feature:
Catholic School Open Days ... Syro-Malabar youth come together for
Ablaze 2021.

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Cathedral music loss (letter to the editor)
The Dominion Post
https://pressreader-com.wcl.idm.oclc.org/article/281904480914081
This is a sad day for Wellington's music scene. The leadership team at
NZ Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Wellington, has decided
to disestablish the Director of Music role, effectively dismantling
and denigrating a flourishing cathedral music department.

Faith-based Institutions To Front Royal Commission On Redress For Abuse
https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2103/S00036/faith-based-institutions-to-front-royal-commission-on-redress-for-abuse.htm
The Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry is investigating the
abuse and neglect that happened to children, young people and
vulnerable adults in care from 1950 and 1999. In Phase 2, from 15 to
29 March, witnesses for faith-based institutions will give evidence
before the Commission on their processes for resolving historic and
current abuse claims. In relation to the Catholic Church, statements
will be made by Rev. Dr. Thomas P. Doyle (USA), Br Peter Horide FMS,
Virginia Noonan (National Office for Professional Standards), Fr
Timothy Duckworth SM, and Cardinal John Dew.

Dunedin priest under investigation for sexual misconduct
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/dunedin-priest-under-investigation-for-sexual-misconduct/KBH6DEM76WLP3YWMYXAZJ5FKN4/
Assistant priest Father Fivins Chittilappilly of Mercy Parish is being
investigated for sexual misconduct.

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

Young Timaru entrepreneur capitalising on growing up in digital age
https://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/124402488/young-timaru-entrepreneur-capitalising-on-growing-up-in-digital-age
A 14-year-old Timaru entrepreneur is capitalising on growing up in the
digital age. George Pham told Stuff the amount of money he earns
fluctuates while he juggles school work with being a self-taught
online business owner, but the Roncalli College student's proudest
moment was making $5000 in two days.

Watching weta a winning pitch for Taranaki environmental entrepreneur
https://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/124364938/watching-wt-a-winning-pitch-for-taranaki-environmental-entrepreneur
The inaugural "Taranaki Soup" event was held earlier this week by
Startup Taranaki and saw seven locals pitch their solutions to social
and environmental issues.
Fifteen-year-old Abbie Wood started off the evening with an initiative
for budding young artists called The Rangatahi Collective. "It would
be really cool to just to have the opportunity to feel like people are
interested in your work," the Sacred Heart Girls' College student
said.

Tsunami threat causes Tauranga schools to evacuate
https://www.sunlive.co.nz/news/263629-st-marys-catholic-school-evacuating.html
[Note: This report refers to the tsunami alert last Friday which is now over]

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THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT (B)

**************
Today's Mass, celebrated by Monsignor David Tonks, is broadcast from
St Joseph's Church, Takapuna on Auckland Diocese's YouTube channel at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBFQPVTYGxA
and on Shine TV (Freeview channel 25) at 2 pm and live streamed at:
https://www.shinetv.co.nz/videos/live (only viewable in New Zealand).

Inspired Word: A video reading and commentary on the gospel of the day:
John 2:13-25 Jesus goes to the temple
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uR-wZi42uJk&list=PLeDNiKpHSQBDAIAYJEHi42R7ctvsFuTEU&index=3
A reading and commentary by Very Rev. Frank Nelson and Rev. Canon
Jenny Wilkens at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.

Other New Zealand Commentaries on the Sunday Readings:

Fr Kevin Waldie sm. Sunday Reflection:
https://nzcatholic.org.nz/category/sunday-reflection/

Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith (audio):
http://station15.co.nz/

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

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

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

https://cruxnow.com/

Pope Francis in Iraq

** Pope's meeting with Shia cleric in Iraq a new phase of interfaith dialogue

** Pope recalls Iraqi martyrs, saying violence incompatible with religion

** Pope urges religious leaders to denounce 'blasphemy' of violence in
God's name

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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 Volunteers Overseas programme:
https://www.caritas.org.nz/get-involved/catholic-volunteers-overseas

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

... and in the Archdiocese of Wellington:
https://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/adw_community/vacancies/

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THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND

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

The six dioceses:
https://www.catholic.org.nz/find-us/dioceses-2/#section_59

***********************
New Zealand Catholic
Periodicals & Newsletters
***********************

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

Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'.
https://www.cdh.org.nz/kete-korero/

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

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. 'Lighting New Fires'
https://nzceo.schoolzineplus.com/nzceo/archive

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

Society of Mary. 'Marist Messenger'
https://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.
https://tuimotu.org/

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Facebook
*********

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

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

'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

Society of St Vincent de Paul NZ
https://www.facebook.com/SocietyofStVincentdePaulNZ/

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News of the Church
in NZ and the World
*****************

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

https://nzcatholic.org.nz/

https://www.romereports.com/en/ (video)
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=rome+reports&sp=EgIIAw%253D%253D

https://catholicherald.co.uk/
For the full texts, enter the headline in Google.

https://www.cruxnow.com

https://www.lastampa.it/vatican-insider/en

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COVID ALERT LEVELS

From 6am this morning, Auckland is at Covid-19 Alert Level 3, which
means public Masses are not possible there. The rest of Aotearoa New Zealand is at Alert Level 2, which restricts gatherings to 100 people.

Please contact your parish or diocese for more information by phone or
through their Websites at
https://www.catholic.org.nz/find-us/dioceses-2/#section_59

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

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

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

** Auckland is being abruptly moved to Covid-19 Alert Level 3

** Cardinal Soane Patita Paini Mafi of Tonga is the new President of
Caritas Oceania.

** Melbourne Archbishop Peter A Comensoli, reiterates that the
Australian Catholic Bishops endorse use of the Covid-19 vaccines.

** Look out in your local church for a copy of the Prison Ministry
booklet published by the bishops, seeking people interested in
becoming volunteer and paid prison chaplains and visitors.

** Catholic Discovery has a Lent message, suggesting in this time of
Covid-10 we invite Jesus into our homes to wipe them clean "with the
super powerful detergent and purifier that is prayer."

** During Lent, Caritas is sharing its programmes made possible with
its public support. The first Sunday of Lent highlights the
Strengthening Technical and Agricultural Rural Training (START)
programme in the Solomon Islands.

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LENT 2021: A New Way Forward

Caritas Aotearoa has prepared Lenten resources for parishes and
schools. The theme for 2021 is A New Way Forward as we reflect on the
events of 2020 and the continuing impact of the pandemic.

Resources for parishes are at: https://caritas.org.nz/lent-0

Resources for Lent in schools are at: https://caritas.org.nz/lent-schools

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

'NZ CATHOLIC'

Website: https://nzcatholic.org.nz/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NZCatholic/
Full text articles: https://nzcatholic.org.nz/2021/

In issue no. 608, February 21-March 6, 2021: Funding sought for
organ rebuild (Chch Cathedral) ... Some Catholics in the 2021 New
Year's Honours ... 2020 a challenging year for Caring Foundation ...
Editorial: (Clerical) dress standards ... Bible Society celebrates 175
years in New Zealand ... It's OK to ask for help: A priest and a lay
woman share their mental health journeys towards a better life ...
Candlemas procession in Ponsonby ... Helen Luxford: Why is weight so
hard for people? ...12-hour walk to raise awareness of migrant plight.

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Strange sign seems to ban pope from Napier quay
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/news/strange-sign-seems-to-ban-pope-from-napier-quay/ZPYYSFGZRZATLYFSILW6XCHB6I/
A sign on a cycleway in Ahuriri has been changed to say "popes"
instead of "ropes".

Child sexual abuse victims retraumatised in their fight for justice
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/124361797/child-sexual-abuse-victims-retraumatised-in-their-fight-for-justice
Thousands of New Zealanders were sexually abused as children in state
care and faith-based institutions, but will never get the justice they
need to move forward ...

1905: The 'magnificent' new Catholic Cathedral
The Press
https://pressreader-com.wcl.idm.oclc.org/article/281599538216026
It was a great era for church architecture. Christchurch's Catholic
Cathedral opened on February 12, 1905. ''Probably there has never been
a more imposing ecclesiastical function in the history of the colony
than the dedication of the new Roman Catholic Cathedral in
Christchurch yesterday,'' The Press reported ...

Peter Matheson: Pakeha switch to the secular not so for other NZ cultures
https://www.odt.co.nz/opinion/pakeha-switch-secular-not-so-other-nz-cultures
Religion does not provide a battery of stock and slick answers but a
framework within which compassion and mystery can be nurtured and
celebrated ...

Desire to keep Lawrence church
https://www.odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/desire-keep-lawrence-church
Lawrence residents have expressed a desire to retain a historic church
in as yet unspecified community ownership. The Catholic Parish of St
Patrick's held a public meeting at its Colonsay St church last week to
help decide the 128-year-old building's future, following an
assessment of its condition last year.

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

St Dominic's celebrates sesquicentennial
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/whanganui-chronicle/news/st-dominics-celebrates-sesquicentennial/OUFT6FV5VMRAUJ2PL63WARQUTM/
At 7.30am, on February 18, 1871, 10 pioneering Irish Dominican Sisters
arrived at Port Chalmers with the Reverend Doctor Moran, the newly
appointed Bishop of Dunedin, who had travelled with the Sisters from
Ireland. To celebrate 150 years since their arrival, known as
Foundresses' Day, staff and students from St Dominic's in Whanganui
celebrated with a Te Deum at the church of St Anthony's last Thursday.

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SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT (B)

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

Mark 9:2-10 The Transfiguration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdhBDdfkDZI&list=PLeDNiKpHSQBA_qNMtrSSx3hhIWttBjBJz&index=15
A reading and commentary by Very Rev. Frank Nelson and Rev. Canon
Jenny Wilkens at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.

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

Fr Kevin Waldie sm. Sunday Reflection:
https://nzcatholic.org.nz/category/sunday-reflection/

Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith (audio):
http://station15.co.nz/

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

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

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

https://cruxnow.com/

Pope Francis says he'll die in Rome, not in Argentina
https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2021/02/pope-francis-says-hell-die-in-rome-not-in-argentina/
In a candid 2019 interview published Saturday, Pope Francis reveals
that he sees himself "dying as pope," either in active duty or in
retirement, and in Rome, because, he said, "I am not going back to
Argentina."

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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 Volunteers Overseas programme:
https://www.caritas.org.nz/get-involved/catholic-volunteers-overseas

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

... and in the Archdiocese of Wellington:
https://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/adw_community/vacancies/

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THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND

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

The six dioceses:
https://www.catholic.org.nz/find-us/dioceses-2/#section_59

***********************
New Zealand Catholic
Periodicals & Newsletters
***********************

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

Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'.
https://www.cdh.org.nz/kete-korero/

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

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. 'Lighting New Fires'
https://nzceo.schoolzineplus.com/nzceo/archive

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

Society of Mary. 'Marist Messenger'
https://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.
https://tuimotu.org/

*********
Facebook
*********

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

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

'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

Society of St Vincent de Paul NZ
https://www.facebook.com/SocietyofStVincentdePaulNZ/

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News of the Church
in NZ and the World
*****************

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

https://nzcatholic.org.nz/

https://www.romereports.com/en/ (video)
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=rome+reports&sp=EgIIAw%253D%253D

https://catholicherald.co.uk/
For the full texts, enter the headline in Google.

https://www.cruxnow.com

https://www.lastampa.it/vatican-insider/en

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

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

NZ Catholic Directory 2021 edition available soon
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/catholic-directory-2021/
The 2021 edition of the ever-popular NZ Catholic Directory is now
being prepared. Printed copies should start being sent about 1 April,
Covid-19 willing. There will also be an online edition, regularly
updated ...

Dr John Evangelista appointed first dean of Catholic Theological College
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/dr-evangelista-dean-ctc/
Te Kupenga Chief Executive Dr Areti Metuamate is delighted to announce
the appointment of Dr John Evangelista as the first Dean of the new
Catholic Theological College ...

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

** Pope Francis' prayer intention for February is a powerful message
against the various kinds of violence against women, which he
describes as the "degradation of all humanity". The Catholic Church in
Aotearoa New Zealand is marking this tomorrow ...

** Grateful thanks to all parishes, schools and individuals for
following the Covid-19 restrictions, particularly in light of Ash
Wednesday ...

** Please join in prayer tomorrow with the Dominican Sisters -- Nga
Whaea Arahi Rongo Pai, o Aotearoa -- in celebrating 150 years of
faith-filled Religious Life and service in this country ...

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LENT 2021: A New Way Forward

Caritas Aotearoa has prepared Lenten resources for parishes and
schools. The theme for 2021 is A New Way Forward as we reflect on the
events of 2020 and the continuing impact of the pandemic.

Resources for parishes are at: https://caritas.org.nz/lent-0

Resources for Lent in schools are at: https://caritas.org.nz/lent-schools

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Christchurch earthquake
Ten years ago, on 22 February 2011, a 6.2 earthquake occurred in
Christchurch, demolishing buildings and killing 185 people.
Here
http://kiwicathnewsandnotes.blogspot.com/2011_02_27_archive.html
is a link to News & Notes on the following Sunday. Most of the page
links are probably no longer active, but the summaries give a fair
idea of how people were affected.

Covid-19 coronavirus: School lunches feed pensioners in lockdown
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/covid-19-coronavirus-school-lunches-feed-pensioners-in-lockdown/RXOXPBHUUKAUGJG6J2OJQLTOVI/
A group of Auckland pensioners have been "stunned" to receive free
lunches that could not be given to schoolchildren because of this
week's Covid-19 lockdown. About 8000 school lunches that were ready to
go into schools on Monday, and another 5000 on Tuesday, have been
redistributed by Vinnies Youth Auckland, a social justice youth group
with branches in the city's 16 Catholic secondary schools.

Views sought on restoring church
https://www.odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/views-sought-restoring-church
The future of a historic Lawrence church is in question, due to
projected conservation costs.
The Catholic Parish of St Patrick's conducted condition and
engineering reports earlier this year, and has since been considering
the ramifications for the future of its 128-year-old church in
Colonsay St.

Church makes presence known in Invercargill
https://www.odt.co.nz/regions/southland/church-makes-presence-known-invercargill
A landmark many Southlanders will recognise, St Mary's Basilica is
pictured from the Otepuni Gardens in Invercargill. The Heritage New
Zealand website states construction was completed in 1905. It was
designed by Francis William Petre, who was born in Lower Hutt.

Covid-19: Ash Wednesday services postponed throughout Auckland due to new cases
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/coronavirus/124247741/covid19-ash-wednesday-services-postponed-throughout-auckland-due-to-new-cases
Ash Wednesday has been postponed throughout Auckland following the
change to Covid-19 alert level 3. The Catholic Diocese of Auckland has
postponed all Ash Wednesday masses and weekday services within the
region affected by the lockdown.

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

Double duty for Kavanagh class of '21 (text and video)
https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/double-duty-kavanagh-class-%E2%80%9921
Kavanagh College pupils could be forgiven for thinking they were
seeing double, after a record four sets of twins arrived as part of
the latest year 7 intake.

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FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT (B)

New Zealand Commentaries on the Sunday Readings:

Fr Kevin Waldie sm. Sunday Reflection:
https://nzcatholic.org.nz/category/sunday-reflection/

Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith (audio):
http://station15.co.nz/

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

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

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

https://cruxnow.com/

For Iraqi Christian youth, papal visit brings Church closer to home
https://cruxnow.com/church-in-the-middle-east/2021/02/for-iraqi-christian-youth-papal-visit-brings-church-closer-to-home/

Seminar examines Pope's proposal for a Universal Basic Income
https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2021/02/seminar-examines-popes-proposal-for-a-universal-basic-income/

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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 Volunteers Overseas programme:
https://www.caritas.org.nz/get-involved/catholic-volunteers-overseas

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

... and in the Archdiocese of Wellington:
https://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/adw_community/vacancies/

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THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND

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

The six dioceses:
https://www.catholic.org.nz/find-us/dioceses-2/#section_59

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

Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'.
https://www.cdh.org.nz/kete-korero/

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

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. 'Lighting New Fires'
https://nzceo.schoolzineplus.com/nzceo/archive

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

Society of Mary. 'Marist Messenger'
https://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.
https://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/catholicdiscovery.nz/

'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

Society of St Vincent de Paul NZ
https://www.facebook.com/SocietyofStVincentdePaulNZ/

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News of the Church
in NZ and the World
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http://cathnews.co.nz/category/new-zealand/

https://nzcatholic.org.nz/

https://www.romereports.com/en/ (video)
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=rome+reports&sp=EgIIAw%253D%253D

https://catholicherald.co.uk/
For the full texts, enter the headline in Google.

https://www.cruxnow.com

https://www.lastampa.it/vatican-insider/en

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

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

** Next Wednesday 17 February is Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent. The
National Liturgy Office has prepared material for Ash Wednesday ...

** Ka pai to the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions in Nelson, who
this week celebrated the 150th anniversary of their arrival in
Aotearoa New Zealand from France.

** Please join with Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand and the Caritas
whanau-whanui around the world to remember and honour Caritas Oceania
President Sr Senolita Vakata rsm, who died in Tonga yesterday.

** Caritas looks forward to participating in the Resource Management
Act abolition submission process to ensure that the voices of the poor
and care for the environment are heard.

** Fr John O'Connor offers regular spiritual reflection via his blog,
Food for Faith. With Lent approaching, Fr John invites you to sign up
to receive brief daily email encouragements for the six weeks

** Pope Francis has asked us to pray for the people of Myanmar, in the
aftermath of the military coup there.

** February 8 is the feast day of Saint Josephine Bakhita (1869-1947)
a Sudanese woman enslaved as a child ... Her feast day is the Day of
Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking ...

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LENT 2021: A New Way Forward

Caritas Aotearoa has prepared Lenten resources for parishes and
schools. The theme for 2021 is 'A New Way Forward' as we reflect on
the events of 2020 and the continuing impact of the pandemic.

Resources for parishes are at: https://caritas.org.nz/lent-0

Resources for schools are at: https://caritas.org.nz/lent-schools

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Fundraising for $2 million Temuka church upgrade in final stages
https://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/124171300/fundraising-for-2-million-temuka-church-upgrade-in-final-stages
The historic St Joseph's Catholic Church will soon be donned with a
new spire after the original was damaged in the magnitude 7.1
earthquake which hit Canterbury in 2010, as part of a $2.074m project
to revamp and earthquake-strengthen the building.

Mission sisters of Nelson celebrate 150 years
https://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/news/124182388/mission-sisters-of-nelson-celebrate-150-years
Nelson Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions were honoured for their 150
years of service to the Catholic community this week with a mass and
tree planting ceremony held at St Mary's Church and on St Joseph's
School grounds to commemorate the order's arrival in 1871 from France
...

The dramatically modern church building that's dividing historic Arrowtown
https://thespinoff.co.nz/society/11-02-2021/the-dramatically-modern-church-building-thats-dividing-historic-arrowtown/
Its name and design are meant to evoke peace and reconciliation, but
the proposed Olive Leaf building in historic Arrowtown has instead
stoked division, backlash and now court action.

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

COVID-19 uncertainty sees top school pull out of Polyfest
https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/entertainment/2021/02/covid-19-uncertainty-sees-top-school-pull-out-of-polyfest.html
Polyfest organisers recently announced that the event is on for 2021
and that there is a COVID-19 plan, but not everyone is happy about it.
One of the biggest competitors, St Paul's College, has decided not to
participate this year.

Athlete's game plan pays off
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/athletes-game-plan-pays-off/ODVVK5CYRBZ2TON53EJ7JPTEKQ/
Chanel College student Nick Smith did himself proud in the Gold Coast
half-marathon last weekend. The 15-year-old was one of the youngest in
the 10,000-plus field and completed the 21km course in a time which
placed him within the top 7 per cent of all competitors.

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SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (B)

New Zealand Commentaries on the Sunday Readings:

Fr Kevin Waldie sm. Sunday Reflection:
https://nzcatholic.org.nz/category/sunday-reflection/

Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith (audio):
http://station15.co.nz/

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

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

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STATION XV

http://station15.co.nz/

Episode 159 — Division, Rejection, Conversion, Confusion (11 February 2021)

The candidacy and election of Catholic Joe Biden has divided opinion
within the Church, so his inauguration was destined to be similar —
and it certainly was. Anna, Donald, James and Gavin discuss the
various statements issued on inauguration day, and the subsequent
fallout. In Rome, Pope Francis has spoken out against those who have
rejected Vatican II, saying they are outside the Church, and he has
also made a ground-breaking appointment to a Vatican body. In New
Zealand, the Prime Minister is set to pursue a controversial ban on
"gay conversion therapy", but the panel wonders what that even means.
The Vatican's social media managers are also confused — about the
Pope's Instagram account. A show packed with new and analysis, as
always.

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

https://cruxnow.com/

Despite uncertainties, Lent is a time for hope, Francis says
https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2021/02/despite-uncertainties-lent-is-a-time-for-hope-francis-says/
Lent is a time for hope despite the uncertainties, and to care for
those who suffer or feel abandoned and fearful because of the COVID-19
pandemic, Pope Francis said ...

Nun says her Vatican appointment means 'clericalist mindset is changing'
https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2021/02/nun-says-her-vatican-appointment-means-clericalist-mindset-is-changing/
A French nun who could potentially be the first woman to cast a vote
in the Synod of Bishops said Wednesday that her appointment is
evidence the "clericalist mindset is changing" as more and more women
assume high-level decision-making responsibilities in the Catholic
hierarchy ...

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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 Volunteers Overseas programme:
https://www.caritas.org.nz/get-involved/catholic-volunteers-overseas

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

... and in the Archdiocese of Wellington:
https://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/adw_community/vacancies/

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THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND

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

The six dioceses:
https://www.catholic.org.nz/find-us/dioceses-2/#section_59

***********************
New Zealand Catholic
Periodicals & Newsletters
***********************

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

Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'.
https://www.cdh.org.nz/kete-korero/

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

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. 'Lighting New Fires'
https://nzceo.schoolzineplus.com/nzceo/archive

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

Society of Mary. 'Marist Messenger'
https://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.
https://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/catholicdiscovery.nz/

'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

Society of St Vincent de Paul NZ
https://www.facebook.com/SocietyofStVincentdePaulNZ/

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News of the Church
in NZ and the World
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http://cathnews.co.nz/category/new-zealand/

https://nzcatholic.org.nz/

https://www.romereports.com/en/ (video)
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=rome+reports&sp=EgIIAw%253D%253D

https://catholicherald.co.uk/
For the full texts, enter the headline in Google.

https://www.cruxnow.com

https://www.lastampa.it/vatican-insider/en