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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

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

St John of God brothers and Catholic Church deeply regret abuse of children at Marylands
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/marylands-abuse/
Twenty-six men including brothers and employees of the St John of God order were accused of abusing more than 100 vulnerable children at the Marylands School run by the order in Christchurch, the Royal Commission on Abuse in Care has heard ...


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

** Auckland Diocese is holding an online fundraising event for Tonga this Saturday, 12 February at 7pm. Bishop Michael Gielen says: "Join us in supporting our Tongan whanau at this time ...

** NZ Catholic is again making its latest issue available online, due to access to churches being restricted by the continued Covid-19 Red Light setting ...

** The St John of God brothers and the leaders of the Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand deeply regret the failure to keep children safe at the Marylands School and Hebron Trust in Christchurch from the mid-1950s to the early 1990s ...

** Next Sunday, 13 February is World Marriage Day. The National Liturgy Office has been working on liturgies for the day. If you're involved in preparing World Marriage Day liturgies, check out what the NLO has prepared ...

** World Marriage Day 13th February 2022 , event at 7.30 pm: tune in at 7.30 pm for a live talk by Megan and Nahum Kozak of Lighthouse Relationships. This a nationwide event sponsored by the Catholic Network of Marriage Educators ...

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'NZ CATHOLIC'

Website: https://nzcatholic.org.nz/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NZCatholic/
Full text articles: https://nzcatholic.org.nz/2022/

The full text of 'NZ Catholic'  No. 630 February 13-26, 2021  is online at:
https://www.catholic.org.nz/assets/Uploads/NZ-Catholic-Issue-630-Feb-13-2022.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2r1XPTEa90QXPmM8XeKW0dVAo9EpmlQemkKM0iySpPeOK-M7O3c78SiNg

In this issue: Installation of new Auckland bishop will proceed under Covid restrictions (Bp Stephen Lowe) ... Scale of abuse in New Zealand Catholic Church revealed in research project ... Schools start the year with continuity plans in place ... Sixteen from Vietnam hope to be priests in NZ ... Editorial: Pope Francis' 2018 letter to the Church on abuse ... Catholic findings in redress report summarised ... 2022 Santo Niño festival scaled down, but still popular ... Family Matters, by Helen Luxford: How much disruption will there be this year? ... Book on creation helps Catholics consider variety of core questions ... Donald Brebner, a man of Christian action, farewelled ... SSVDP housing project in Chch begins with donors still wanted.

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS.  

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Royal Commission of Enquiry into Abuse in Care

The Commission has begun hearing graphic testimony by victims about the abuse they suffered when they were children at Marylands School and elsewhere. The reports of their testimony can be read on Google News at: https://bit.ly/3oEwdyT  (View full coverage)

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Churches lend helping hand
Waikato Times
https://pressreader.com/article/281509344599848
With the threat of Omicron looming large, a group of Taupo churches have joined together to offer support, comfort and guidance to people in isolation due to the disease. They have set up the Taupo Churches Community Support Hub and are offering their services to anyone in the community who is self-isolating or facing challenges during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Vocation and art a fortunate blend
https://www.odt.co.nz/regions/north-otago/vocation-and-art-fortunate-blend
Sister Mary Horn is one of the lucky ones. Not only did she find her life calling at an early age, she found another 30 years later. At 20 years old, Sr Mary became a Dominican nun and at 57 she was called to painting. Now, North Otago's last remaining Dominican nun is being led in a different direction ...

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

Covid-19 cases at Petone Central School, St Patrick's Silverstream, Martinborough School
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/coronavirus/127746756/covid19-cases-at-petone-central-school-st-patricks-silverstream-martinborough-school
There is a confirmed positive case of Covid-19 in the Petone Central School community and the St Patrick's Silverstream school community. Meanwhile, the wider region recorded 11 new cases on Friday.

Obituary: Aramai Eilleen Dawn Stobie, 1959-2021
https://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/waikato-top-stories/127734214/obituary-aramai-eilleen-dawn-stobie-19592021
Aramai Eileen Dawn Stobie died 10 December 2021. Eilleen was barely over five foot tall yet was a champion basketball player and coach. A mother at 16, she completed two university degrees and became an inspirational teacher. She was an advocate for grit, courage and self-belief. She faced adversity with the attitude that you could will almost anything into existence ...

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SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (C)

The Mass of the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, celebrated by Archbishop Paul Martin S.M., can be viewed on Christchurch diocese's YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8zbmduLfzM&list=PLYVVDAh6gEBEevFHqzFhTBGvNlDH1C0_D

Sunday Mass is also broadcast 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 by Gillian Nelson and Rev. Jenny Wilkens at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.
Luke 6:17, 20-26   "How happy are you who are poor: yours is the kingdom of God ..."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PT2wW778eQ&list=PLeDNiKpHSQBAMx_xkzRR8wnm_isNdXF-u&index=7

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Other 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/

'I didn't know' should no longer be an excuse, Chilean survivor says
https://cruxnow.com/interviews/2022/02/i-didnt-know-should-no-longer-be-an-excuse-chilean-survivor-says
Chilean abuse survivor Juan Carlos Cruz has said that a bishop's ignorance of abuse or allegations against clergy in their diocese should no longer be enough to get them off the hook for negligence, which he says is one of the Church's next battles in the fight for child protection ...

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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 dioceses of ...

Auckland: https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/staff-vacancies/
Hamilton: https://www.cdh.org.nz/jobs
Wellington: https://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/adw_community/vacancies/
Dunedin: https://www.cdd.org.nz/employment-opportunities

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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. Pastoral Newsletter
https://www.cdd.org.nz/

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.
https://www.svdp.org.nz/resources/  Newsletters. News in Brief:  

'Tui Motu Interislands'. An independent Catholic magazine.
https://tuimotu.org/   Scroll down to Articles, Explore More

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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://www.thetablet.co.uk/

https://www.cruxnow.com

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

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

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

Scale of abuse in NZ Catholic Church revealed in new research
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/nzcatholic-abuse-research/
The scale of reported alleged abuse within the Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand has become known for the first time from extensive research undertaken by the Church at the request of the Royal Commission on Abuse in Care ...

Nominations called for 2022 Delargey Awards for young Catholics
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/2022-delargeyawardnoms/
The NZ Catholic Bishops Conference is calling for nominations for the 2022 Delargey Awards for significant and outstanding contributions made in the field of Catholic ministry with young people in Aotearoa New Zealand ...


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

** The Royal Commission on Abuse in Care has issued a statement about the abuse statistics we published yesterday.

** The scale of reported alleged abuse within the Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand has become known for the first time from extensive research undertaken by the Church at the request of the NZ Royal Commission on Abuse in Care ...

** The NZ Catholic Bishops Conference is calling for nominations for the 2022 Delargey Awards for significant and outstanding contributions made in the field of Catholic ministry with young people in Aotearoa New Zealand ...

** Me titiro whakamuri, kia anga whakamua -- Looking back, going forward:  Te Tiriti o Waitangi as a living covenant; a discussion facilitated by Brendan Bergin and Manuel Beazley ...

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS.  

A south Auckland church and 15 flights are among the latest locations of interest linked to the Covid-19 outbreak.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/coronavirus/300510417/covid19-locations-of-interest-in-the-delta-and-omicron-outbreaks--february-4
Those who were at Holy Cross Catholic Church Papatoetoe between 5.30-6.30pm on January 30 were also considered close contacts.

New Plymouth ratepayers could pay Catholic Church nearly $2m for land council has rented for $1 a year since 1984
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/127651307/new-plymouth-ratepayers-could-pay-catholic-church-nearly-2m-for-land-council-has-rented-for-1-a-year-since-1984
New Plymouth ratepayers could have to pay the Catholic Church nearly $2 million for a Bell Block section they have paid just $37 to rent since 1984. The Wynyard St section, which is occupied by pensioners in nine separate flats and has been independently valued at $1.95 million, has been rented by the New Plymouth District Council for just $1 annually since the church signed a 40-year lease in 1984.

Agriculture industry veteran Colin Harvey dies while bodysurfing at Northland beach
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/agriculture-industry-veteran-colin-harvey-dies-while-bodysurfing-at-northland-beach/XAZ3M5ZQ5MEE5MUII7JC767WZA/
A man who died while bodysurfing at a popular Northland beach was an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit doing "an activity that he cherished". Farming entrepreneur Colin Harvey died following a water-related incident at Lang's Beach on Friday afternoon.

High Commission supports airlift of deceased Indian nurse
https://indiannewslink.co.nz/high-commission-supports-airlift-of-deceased-indian-nurse/
Indian Newslink would like to acknowledge the timely financial support provided by the Wellington-based Indian High Commission enabling the airlift of the body of a young woman who died in Hamilton earlier this week. Thirty-One-Year-old Divya Manoj died on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at the Waikato Hospital in Hamilton, reportedly succumbing to cardiac arrest. The Sacred Heart Syro Malabar Catholic Mission of Hamilton has been supporting Manoj Jose and his family ...

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Catholic Church reveals huge abuse stats - but it's a 'drop in the bucket' say survivors
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/127650689/catholic-church-reveals-huge-abuse-stats--but-its-a-drop-in-the-bucket-say-survivors
For the first time in its history, the New Zealand Catholic Church has released figures showing the scale of abuse committed by its priests and other religious officials. But despite the 1680 cases of alleged abuse it has admitted to, survivors say the figure represents a "drop in the bucket" of the actual total – and estimate it could be as little as five per cent of the real number.

Royal Commission Statement Addressing Abuse Data Released By Te Ropu Tautoko, On Behalf Of The Catholic Church
https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2202/S00013/royal-commission-statement-addressing-abuse-data-released-by-te-ropu-tautoko-on-behalf-of-the-catholic-church.htm
We acknowledge the sobering data released today by Te Ropu Tautoko, on behalf of the Catholic Church in Aotearoa, which shows the scale of abuse within the Catholic Church ...

Abuse 'disproportionate'
https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/abuse-%E2%80%98disproportionate%E2%80%99
Comments from a Dunedin perspective by Male Survivors Otago manager Michael Chamberlain and Bishop of Dunedin Michael Dooley.

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FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (C)

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The Mass of the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Waitangi Day, celebrated by Pa Bernard Dennehy at Te Whanau Tapu Parish in Epsom, Auckland can be viewed on Auckland Diocese's YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2vrglMop0c

Waitangi Day commemorates the signing in 1840 of the Treaty of Waitangi between the British Crown and the Maori chiefs, the foundation document of the modern nation of New Zealand. The readings are the optional alternative readings provided by the New Zealand Catholic Bishops for use on this special day.  This Mass is largely celebrated in the Maori language.

Sunday Mass is also broadcast 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/

Catholic chief calls Ukraine a pawn in escalating US/Russia conflict
https://cruxnow.com/church-in-europe/2022/02/catholic-chief-calls-ukraine-a-pawn-in-escalating-us-russia-conflict
According to Major Archbishop Svatoslav Shevchuk, head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, Russia's growing military presence around Ukraine is mostly about escalation of the conflict "between Russia and the Western world, particularly the U.S." ...

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EMPLOYMENT
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Manager, New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference
Applications are invited for the position of Manager for the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference (NZCBC). The NZCBC coordinates the national activities and ministries of the Catholic Church ...
Summary of the position: https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/nzcbc-manager-apply/ and in 'NZ Catholic' January 30 - February 12, 2021 p.11.
Full job description: https://www.catholic.org.nz/assets/Uploads/NZCBC-Manager-Role-Description-Jan-2022.pdf
Applications close 9 February at 5:00 pm

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Te Kupenga - Catholic Leadership Institute, Auckland (2 positions)
https://www.tekupenga.ac.nz/

** Auckland Site Coordinator
https://www.seek.co.nz/job/55654608?type=standard&fbclid=IwAR1LLJJ2mt7hIZsycXhTrkMdMtkousKJ_6p9EENbSeImqHgLAtZIZ_q0nS4#sol=02d93010b34180d810754817292a04313983479f
Applications close 11 February 2022.

** Administrative Officer
https://www.seek.co.nz/job/55654470?type=standard&fbclid=IwAR1yGS6vBwbVQaqhPBJdIeNqzsJul32ycmwswBVpvwqO3voelBuRyyHqCOw#sol=a2a44f1450cc5d5cd2b5f0a69e392c721fc6796d
Applications close 11 February 2022.
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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 dioceses of ...

Auckland: https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/staff-vacancies/
Hamilton: https://www.cdh.org.nz/jobs
Wellington: https://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/adw_community/vacancies/
Dunedin: https://www.cdd.org.nz/employment-opportunities

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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. Pastoral Newsletter
https://www.cdd.org.nz/

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.
https://www.svdp.org.nz/resources/  Newsletters. News in Brief:  

'Tui Motu Interislands'. An independent Catholic magazine.
https://tuimotu.org/   Scroll down to Articles, Explore More

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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://www.thetablet.co.uk/

https://www.cruxnow.com

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

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

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

Bishops' Ponsonby Rd site sale helps Catholic Theological College shift to modern premises
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/sale-20ponsonbyrd/
The sale of the NZ Catholic Bishops Conference's half share in the former Good Shepherd College site in Auckland to the Society of Mary will help Te Kupenga-Catholic Theological College to move to modern premises ...


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

** You are invited to this discussion exploring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and how we can grow in our response to te Tiriti as faith communities, whanau and as individuals. Join via Zoom

** Today is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Pope Francis  (pictured walking in the former Auschwitz death camp) wants families to remind younger generations about the millions of people, especially Jews, killed at the hands of the Nazi regime ...

** The bishops have sold the NZCBC's half share in the former Good Shepherd College site in Ponsonby Rd Auckland to the Society of Mary.

** With the whole country under Red restrictions, 'NZ Catholic' has again made its latest issue available online. Ka pai and thank you!

** Te Kupenga--Catholic Theological College is looking for a Site Coordinator and an Administrative Officer

** Applications will now be taken until Wednesday February 9 for the new position of Manager for the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference. T

** Catholic Discovery discusses the importance of the family,  now and at all times

** Covid 19 Restrictions: The entire country goes to the Red "traffic light" setting from 11.59pm tonight, Sunday 23 January. This imposes strict limits on numbers at Mass and other gatherings.

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'NZ CATHOLIC'

Website: https://nzcatholic.org.nz/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NZCatholic/
Full text articles: https://nzcatholic.org.nz/2022/

The full text of 'NZ Catholic'  No. 629 January 30 - February 12, 2021  is online at:
https://www.catholic.org.nz/assets/Uploads/NZ-Catholic-Issue-629-Jan-30-2022.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2XTenDVVrdlkpDm83YLR5ozyU8ehGiJ8AzIa0xC-NwWFoCf7FR7TRo-QM

In this issue: Clergy moves in 3 dioceses ... New priest wants to journey with people (Fr Mark Napa) ... Caritas Aotearoa NZ organises aid for Tonga ... Bishop 'Bob' Leamy was a born leader ... Online event to celebrate World Marriage Day ... John Evangelista: The gift of tears ... Editorial: Thanks to our former publisher (a tribute to Bishop Pat Dunn) ... Royal Commission interim report welcomed ... Study on meaning should make Church leaders think (survey of what gives meaning in life) ... Catholic connections in 2022 New Year Honours ... Special visitor at Totata Point (on the anniversary of the first Mass by bishop Pompallier).

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS.  

Coley comes home to Chanel
https://times-age.co.nz/coley-comes-home-to-chanel/
A last-minute change of plans has led veteran educator Myra Coley back to her turangawaewae in Wairarapa. Next month, Coley will head back to school – as the newly-appointed principal at Chanel College, the region's only Catholic secondary school.

Wairarapa church with development potential
https://pressreader.com/article/282308208493686
St Mary's Church in Carterton was the Catholic parish church from 1932 to 2018. The area is zoned Residential and includes two buildings: St Mary's Church, an earthquake-prone, Gothic-style building constructed of reinforced concrete which has a heritage listing with the Carterton Council and a wooden villa-style administration building ...

Related: Church closures reflect changing religious habits
The Dominion Post 30 Nov 2020
https://www.pressreader.com/new-zealand/the-dominion-post/20201130/281599538060407

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FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (C)

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The Mass of the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, celebrated by Monsignor David Tonks at St Joseph's parish Takapuna, can be viewed on Auckland Diocese's YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tU3pr0DvvIQ

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/

Mexican female historian warns against 'ideologization of Pope Francis'
https://cruxnow.com/church-in-the-americas/2022/01/mexican-female-historian-warns-against-ideologization-of-pope-francis
María Luisa Aspe, a Mexican historian, says that when it comes to women, the Catholic hierarchy is "trying," but doesn't always understand their importance in the Church and in society ...

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EMPLOYMENT
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Manager, New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference
Applications are invited for the position of Manager for the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference (NZCBC). The NZCBC coordinates the national activities and ministries of the Catholic Church ...
Summary of the position: https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/nzcbc-manager-apply/ and in 'NZ Catholic' January 30 - February 12, 2021 p.11.
Full job description: https://www.catholic.org.nz/assets/Uploads/NZCBC-Manager-Role-Description-Jan-2022.pdf
Applications close 9 February at 5:00 pm

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Te Kupenga - Catholic Leadership Institute, Auckland (2 positions)
https://www.tekupenga.ac.nz/

** Auckland Site Coordinator
https://www.seek.co.nz/job/55654608?type=standard&fbclid=IwAR1LLJJ2mt7hIZsycXhTrkMdMtkousKJ_6p9EENbSeImqHgLAtZIZ_q0nS4#sol=02d93010b34180d810754817292a04313983479f
Applications close 11 February 2022.

** Administrative Officer
https://www.seek.co.nz/job/55654470?type=standard&fbclid=IwAR1yGS6vBwbVQaqhPBJdIeNqzsJul32ycmwswBVpvwqO3voelBuRyyHqCOw#sol=a2a44f1450cc5d5cd2b5f0a69e392c721fc6796d
Applications close 11 February 2022.
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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 dioceses of ...

Auckland: https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/staff-vacancies/
Hamilton: https://www.cdh.org.nz/jobs
Wellington: https://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/adw_community/vacancies/
Dunedin: https://www.cdd.org.nz/employment-opportunities

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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. Pastoral Newsletter
https://www.cdd.org.nz/

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.
https://www.svdp.org.nz/resources/  Newsletters. News in Brief:  

'Tui Motu Interislands'. An independent Catholic magazine.
https://tuimotu.org/   Scroll down to Articles, Explore More

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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://www.thetablet.co.uk/

https://www.cruxnow.com

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

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

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

Caritas helping in Tonga after volcanic eruption
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/caritas-tonga-aid/
Caritas Aotearoa NZ is responding quickly to the volcanic eruption disaster in Tonga.   It has has offered an immediate Solidarity Grant to Caritas Tonga and is also receiving donations, through its Pacific Relief Fund, to help with the aftermath of the eruption and tsunami ...


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

** Auckland Diocese will hold an online fundraiser for Tonga on 12 February

** Pope Francis dedicated part of his regular general audience last night to the people of Tonga (audio link)

** Caritas Aotearoa NZ is responding quickly to the Tonga volcanic eruption disaster

** Congratulations to Archbishop Charles Daniel Balvo on his appointment as Apostolic Nuncio (ambassador) to Australia

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS.  

Here's how we can help Tonga
https://thespinoff.co.nz/society/19-01-2022/heres-how-we-can-help-tonga
The Catholic agency for justice, peace and development has offered an immediate Solidarity Grant to Caritas Tonga and is also receiving donations, through its Pacific Relief Fund, to help with the aftermath of the natural disasters in Tonga ...

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

Everything ship-shape for voyage
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/everything-ship-shape-for-voyage/TO567G64WMKEBTWDF7SXWWPKEE/
Chanel College student Sionaigh McCann, 16, is heading off on the Spirit of New Zealand training vessel in September after hearing tall tales and true about the voyage from fellow student Luke Hempleman, 15, who completed a journey on the tall sailing ship in July.

Chanel's leading lights lauded
https://times-age.co.nz/chanels-leading-lights-lauded/
In her final prizegiving address before retirement after 40 years of teaching, principal Debi Marshall-Lobb celebrated and acknowledged the achievements and success of Chanel College students from the classroom to the sports field, on the stage or marae, at regional and national events, and in extra-curricular activities.

New principal excited - and 'a wee bit nervous'
https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/new-principal-excited-and-%E2%80%98-wee-bit-nervous%E2%80%99
Dunedin's Sacred Heart School may be small, but its new principal has big boots to fill. Former principal Paul Richardson retired after 27 years at the school, while newly appointed principal Ellen Devaney is still in her first week.

Laragas relieved to have gained visa
http://www.oamarumail.co.nz/community/laragas-relieved-to-have-gained-visa/
Last year, Immigration New Zealand introduced a new one-off 2021 resident visa, giving migrants a faster and more simple pathway to residency. Socorro Laraga, who is one of those migrants, shares her story with Ruby Heyward ...

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THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (C)

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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/

Station XV: Episode 170 — Peace and Pets, Witness and Weather

New Zealand's largest diocese has a new bishop — a worthy story to kick off a new year for The 15th Station. Pope Francis has also been busy to start 2022, speaking out against violence against women, and also encouraging couples to be generous, choosing children over pets. Looking back to 2021, it was another grim year from Catholic missionaries in some countries, with 22 killed while serving overseas. And a new report tries to assess how the weather affects church attendance, and what impact that might have on crime rates. A diverse line-up for Anna, Don, James and Gavin to tackle.

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

https://cruxnow.com/

Partnering in the pandemic: Churches see possibilities for ecumenism
https://cruxnow.com/cns/2022/01/partnering-in-the-pandemic-churches-see-possibilities-for-ecumenism
In promoting Christian unity, ecumenical prayer and practical cooperation among divided church communities, the COVID-19 pandemic has not been all bad news ... [The full text of 'Ecumenism in a Time of Pandemic: From Crisis to  Opportunity' is here:
http://www.christianunity.va/content/dam/unitacristiani/Altri/Ecumenismo_in_tempo_di_pandemia/EN%20PCPCU%20Working%20Paper%20Ecumenism%20in%20a%20Time%20of%20Pandemic%20EN-booklet%20format.pdf  ]

Report on sexual abuse in German diocese faults retired pope
https://cruxnow.com/church-in-europe/2022/01/report-on-sexual-abuse-in-german-diocese-faults-retired-pope
A long-awaited report on sexual abuse in Germany's Munich diocese on Thursday faulted retired Pope Benedict XVI's handling of four cases when he was archbishop in the 1970s and 1980s. The law firm that drew up the report said Benedict strongly denies any wrongdoing ...

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EMPLOYMENT
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Manager, New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference
Applications are invited for the position of Manager for the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference (NZCBC). The NZCBC coordinates the national activities and ministries of the Catholic Church ...
Summary of the position: https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/nzcbc-manager-apply/
Full job description: https://www.catholic.org.nz/assets/Uploads/NZCBC-Manager-Role-Description-Jan-2022.pdf
Applications close Monday 24 January at 5:00 pm

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 dioceses of ...

Auckland: https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/staff-vacancies/
Hamilton: https://www.cdh.org.nz/jobs
Wellington: https://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/adw_community/vacancies/
Dunedin: https://www.cdd.org.nz/employment-opportunities

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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. Pastoral Newsletter
https://www.cdd.org.nz/

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.
https://www.svdp.org.nz/resources/  Newsletters. News in Brief:  

'Tui Motu Interislands'. An independent Catholic magazine.
https://tuimotu.org/   Scroll down to Articles, Explore More

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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://www.thetablet.co.uk/

https://www.cruxnow.com

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

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

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

Applications sought for NZCBC Manager, Wellington-based
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/nzcbc-manager-apply/
Applications are invited for the position of Manager for the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference (NZCBC). The NZCBC coordinates the national activities and ministries of the Catholic Church ...


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

** Bishop Michael G has written this special account of the Covid-restricted commemoration of the 184th anniversary of the first Mass celebrated at Totara Point by Bishop Pompallier ...

** The NZ Catholic Bishops Conference needs a Manager to support the Executive Officer in a leadership role ...

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS.  

Queen's Service Medal: Jan Rutledge, for services to transitional housing
North Shore Times 13 Jan 2022
https://pressreader.com/article/281655373430996
Jan Rutledge, of Beach Haven, has worked in the emergency housing and social services sector for 15 years. She has been general manager of De Paul House since 2014, providing essential housing and support services for vulnerable people on the North Shore, particularly families with dependent children ...

Buyers study up on next chapter for historic former convent school
https://pressreader.com/article/281908776500355
A wedding venue, conference hub, health and wellbeing centre or an education or aged care facility are among future options mooted for an historic former convent school which has gone up for sale near Oamaru.

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

Motivated Molly makes a splash
https://times-age.co.nz/motivated-molly-makes-a-splash/
Molly O'Dwyer, who turns 11 this month, is leading a campaign to help enhance Carterton's much-loved pool complex, courtesy of a brand new, more user-friendly water slide ...

Timaru teen using international award money to build bee garden
https://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/127471038/timaru-teen-using-international-award-money-to-build-bee-garden
Oli Kirke was one of 10 winners in an international video competition encouraging zero waste, and is now using his prize money to create a bee garden at his family home ...

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SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (C)

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/

Myanmar church sheltering families damaged by strikes
https://cruxnow.com/church-in-asia/2022/01/myanmar-church-sheltering-families-damaged-by-strikes
A Catholic Church sheltering nearly 200 people in the town of Loikaw in northern Myanmar has been struck in an ongoing series of air strikes and mortar attacks, leaving those refuging there unsure of where to go as the number of displaced grows ...

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EMPLOYMENT
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Manager, New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference
Applications are invited for the position of Manager for the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference (NZCBC). The NZCBC coordinates the national activities and ministries of the Catholic Church ...
Summary of the position: https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/nzcbc-manager-apply/
Full job description: https://www.catholic.org.nz/assets/Uploads/NZCBC-Manager-Role-Description-Jan-2022.pdf
Applications close Monday 24 January at 5:00 pm

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 dioceses of ...

Auckland: https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/staff-vacancies/
Hamilton: https://www.cdh.org.nz/jobs
Wellington: https://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/adw_community/vacancies/
Dunedin: https://www.cdd.org.nz/employment-opportunities

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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. Pastoral Newsletter
https://www.cdd.org.nz/

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.
https://www.svdp.org.nz/resources/  Newsletters. News in Brief:  

'Tui Motu Interislands'. An independent Catholic magazine.
https://tuimotu.org/   Scroll down to Articles, Explore More

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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://www.thetablet.co.uk/

https://www.cruxnow.com

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

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS.  

Aotearoa's first saint in the making: The rich history of Jerusalem and its french nun Suzanne Aubert.
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/local-focus-aotearoas-first-saint-in-the-making/7PYYBEM4PVZKROM3C35JYLHLAY/
The story of the Sisters of Compassion and their relationship with the Whanganui River stretches back more than a century. Its founder, Mother Mary Joseph Suzanne Aubert, also known by her Maori name Meri Hohepa, died in 1926 and is in line to be canonised as a saint of the Roman Catholic Church ...

Michelangelo: A Different View - Aotea Centre, Auckland 3 - 30 January 2022
https://www.aucklandlive.co.nz/michelangelo-a-different-view-media-release
Under license from the Vatican Museums, this exhibition offers the most complete and authentic reproduction of Michelangelo's beautiful ceiling frescoes of the Sistine Chapel to be shown outside the Vatican.

Joan Hodson - Player, umpire, coach ...teacher  (text article and video interview)
https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/458525/watch-joan-hodson-player-umpire-coach-teacher
Former Silver Fern and New Zealand women's touch champion Joan Hodson has done it all in sport but perhaps the greatest impact she's had is as a teacher ...

The Timaru Report: The religious makeup of the district
https://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/127144340/the-timaru-report-the-religious-makeup-of-the-district
While it is difficult to identify overall trends when it comes to religion in Timaru, because of Covid-19 disruptions, there was probably caution for some over going to church, the Professor Emeritus of History at Massey University says ...

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News of the Church in NZ and the World
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https://nzcatholic.org.nz/

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

https://www.thetablet.co.uk/

https://www.cruxnow.com

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

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Dear readers,

Happy Christmas everyone. 

Kiwicath News & Notes will now take a break for a couple of weeks. I'll start again in the new year when there is something to report.

God bless.

Mike Leon

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

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

** The latest issue of 'NZ Catholic' is available online

** From Colin MacLeod, chair, NZ Catholic Bishops' Committee for Interfaith Relations: "Attached is a lovely letter from the Buddhist Council of NZ wishing us all the very best for Christmas ..."

** The artwork tour, Te Hikoi Wairua mo Te Ara a Maria,  has begun in the Auckland Diocese.  Ka pai!

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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/

The full text of 'NZ Catholic'  No. 628 December 26 - January 30, 2021  is online at:

https://www.catholic.org.nz/assets/Uploads/NZ-Catholic-Issue-628-Dec.26-2021.pdf?fbclid=IwAR3E67HYuFZQGWrtGIjd9FXWqx01HRtpKJoRPbw_dlsezyz5OSD2c9wwQFQ

In this issue: 'A cause for celebration', a Christmas reflection by Bishop Patrick Dunn ... Bishop Lowe appointed as Bishop of Auckland ... Otago church closed after more than 100 years (St Patrick's, Lawrence) ... Learning about the saint behind the Santa Claus legend ... Editorial: Reflecting on cribs at Christmas ... New Zealand Year in Review (photo feature) ... Catholic support for Matariki as a public holiday ... No Christmas Masses at St Patrick's Cathedral this year ... Top Scholars 2021 ... Helen Luxford: The pandemic as seen by the future generation ... Hearts Aflame snuffed out by Covid.

 

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS.  

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Christmas 2021

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Honouring human dignity

https://www.odt.co.nz/opinion/editorial/honouring-human-dignity

A Christmas message from the Catholic Bishop of Dunedin, the Most Rev Michael Dooley. 

2021 Ecumenical Christmas Church Service from St Anne's Catholic Church Wellington (audio, and full text with illustrations)

https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/church-service/audio/2018824359/2021-ecumenical-christmas-church-service-from-st-anne-s-church-wellington

This ecumenical service brings together ministers and laypeople from Anglican, Presbyterian, Methodist, Catholic, and Quaker denominations to celebrate Christmas. Music and words in English, te reo Maori, Niuean, Tongan and Fijian mark the cross-cultural nature of the event.

It's a very different Christmas day for many church-goers across Auckland (full text)

https://home.nzcity.co.nz/news/article.aspx?id=345977

Auckland's Catholic Diocese says it has just under 200-thousand members across 68 parishes, from Thames-Coromandel to Northland. Sadly very few of them can operate today, under the red setting of the covid traffic light system. Spokeswoman Lyndsay Freer says the limit of 100 vaccinated people in one place makes it difficult to gather for worship. She says the cathedral in the heart of Auckland has up to eight-thousand people for Christmas mass, and her own parish has 16-hundred.

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

Timaru pupil wins Canterbury science fair award

https://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/127298224/timaru-pupil-wins-canterbury-science-fair-award

A Timaru pupil has scooped the Canterbury-wide Wrybill Trophy for a science project on preventing water evaporation and algae in irrigation ponds. St Joseph's Year 7 pupil Daniel Heffernan, 11, won the Timaru Sanford Science and Technology Fair Environment Canterbury Resource Management Award before his entry went on to win the overall prize for Canterbury ...

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CHRISTMAS DAY 2021

THE HOLY FAMILY 

The Mass of Christmas Day 2021 , which was celebrated by Monsignor Bernard Kiely in the Mercy Chapel at St Mary's College, Ponsonby, Auckland can be viewed on Auckland Diocese's YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErWJvtL75MA

The Mass for today, the Feast of the Holy Family, is celebrated by Monsignor Kiely in the warehouse of the St Vincent de Paul Society, Onehunga, Auckland at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59-rY-uInwM

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 Christmas gospel by Sister Stephanie Kitching.

Matthew 1:18-24   The ancestors of Jesus Christ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-PtUQxJxgM&list=PLeDNiKpHSQBCBkgGtJ8PkooBg6ajG0C--&index=1

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Other 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/

On a Covid-scarred Christmas, Pope calls dialogue and encounter the way out

https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2021/12/on-a-covid-scarred-christmas-pope-calls-dialogue-and-encounter-the-way-out

As the world continues to navigate the disruptions of the coronavirus pandemic and its variants, Pope Francis, on Christmas day, touted dialogue and encounter as the way out, while also praying for world peace and an end to global conflicts. He prayed for those infected with COVID-19 and for secondary victims, including women facing domestic violence, children who are bullied, families who are struggling, and elderly people who are isolated and alone ...

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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/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. Pastoral Newsletter

https://www.cdd.org.nz/

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:  

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'Tui Motu Interislands'. An independent Catholic magazine. 

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