NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

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

NZ Catholic Directory 2022 edition available soon
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/2022-directory/
The 2022 edition of the NZ Catholic Directory is almost ready. Printed copies should start being sent out by the end of the month,  Covid-restrictions willing ...

NZ church leaders issue statement on Russia's invasion of Ukraine
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/nzchurches-ukraine/
Leaders of four major New Zealand Christian denominations have issued a statement on Russian aggression in Ukraine ...


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

** The 2022 edition of the NZ Catholic Directory is almost ready.  

** Friday 4 March is a Day of Prayer and Penance for victims of violence and abuse.

** Fr Neil Vaney is bringing you podcasts on the meaning and practice of Lent.

** Leaders of four major New Zealand Christian denominations have issued a statement on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

** The National Liturgy Office is featuring a page of preparation for liturgies for each Sunday in Lent. (link)

** Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand has pledged $10,000 to its sister organisations in Ukraine to support the most vulnerable affected by war.

** Our artwork, Ko Hata Maria, te Matua Wahine o te Atua (Holy Mary, Mother of God) is now touring the Diocese of Palmerston North. (photos)

** Here is the text of Pope Francis' appeal to make this Ash Wednesday, 2 March, a day of prayer and fasting for peace in Ukraine.

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LENT 2022:  "Called to be peacemakers"

Lent is a period of forty days of prayer, fasting and almsgiving in preparation for Easter.

Each year the Lent Appeal is run by Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand on behalf of the New Zealand Catholic Bishops' Conference (NZCBC) to support its work of charity and justice for the poorest and most vulnerable around the world, including New Zealand.

Caritas also makes resources available to guide reflection and prayer throughout the six weeks of Lent on the theme of the year.
The resources for parishes and communities are available here: https://caritas.org.nz/lent  
Lenten resources specifically for schools are here: https://caritas.org.nz/lent-schools

The National Liturgy Office has also prepared a series of weekly reflections and lists of resources for Lent 2022:
https://www.nlo.org.nz/news-and-events/media-releases/?fbclid=IwAR2GQeXiiVgpOYq9r6Q-69dnGY6Qt3trApQxGrbvxaNEwv17-BE_kekE0B4

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Caritas Funding Humanitarian Work In Midst Of Ukraine Crisis
https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO2202/S00213/caritas-funding-humanitarian-work-in-midst-of-ukraine-crisis.htm
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand has agreed to send $10,000 to support Caritas work in Ukraine as we stand in solidarity with our sister organisations and with the people of Ukraine.

Statement On Ukraine By Leaders Of NZ's Four Main Christian Churches
https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO2203/S00016/statement-on-ukraine-by-leaders-of-nzs-four-main-christian-churches.htm
Leaders of New Zealand's four main Christian denominations have released a statement on Russian aggression in Ukraine.

Catholic artwork Te Ara a Maria visits Whanganui during national hikoi
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/whanganui-chronicle/news/catholic-artwork-te-ara-a-maria-visits-whanganui-during-national-hikoi/SGZIM3YVR6KYDEC3U2ABDHCTW4/
Ohakune woman Korty Wilson has been thrilled to be the chauffeur for a commissioned artwork depicting a Maori madonna as it tours the Catholic Diocese [This article is behind a paywall. It can be read with difficulty by right-clicking on it. Choose View Source, copy the source text and search for "Korty Wilson"]

Papal prize for Frances
https://www.gisborneherald.co.nz/local-news/20220305/papal-prize-for-frances/
Bishop Steve Lowe last week presented the Benemerenti Medal to Frances Baumann of the Catholic parish of St Mary Star of the Sea in Gisborne.

Mary & Jesus in Central Otago
NZ Life & Leisure
https://pressreader.com/article/281586654029526
The first thing visitors see when they knock on Mary Phillips' Central Otago door is Jesus. "People get a fright to see him there — especially at night when they come down the drive, and he is all lit up in the hallway." Mary's Jesus is life-sized, made of plaster and arrived at her home after a cramped three-hour road trip ...

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

Wellington school fire that destroyed classroom likely lit deliberately
https://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/wellington/127904616/wellington-school-fire-that-destroyed-classroom-likely-lit-deliberately
An early-morning fire has destroyed one classroom and damaged two others at St Joseph's School in Upper Hutt – and police believe it was started deliberately.

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FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT (C)

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Holy Mass celebrated by Monsignor Bernard Kiely at Good Shepherd Parish, Balmoral, Auckland, can be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWJz2KLV6B0

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 Very Rev. Frank Nelson and Rev. Jenny Wilkens at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.
Luke 4:1-13  The temptation of Jesus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8a4DJiXmwM&list=PLeDNiKpHSQBAMx_xkzRR8wnm_isNdXF-u&index=6

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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/

Focolarina in Ukraine plans to stay put because she 'believes in miracles'
https://cruxnow.com/church-in-europe/2022/03/focolarina-in-ukraine-plans-to-stay-put-because-she-believes-in-miracles
When the Russian forces began bombing Ukraine, an Italian lay woman named Donatella Rafanelli, was asleep in her Kyiv Focolare residence, one of the new movements in the Catholic Church. She and her fellow Focolarini, as members of the movement are known in Italian, were awakened by a phone call saying the bombs were 35 miles away and they had to find refuge. "Prayers are very much needed, because only a miracle can save us here," she told Crux. "It seems that things are getting worse and worse. Prayer is indispensable and important" ...

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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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Catholic Discovery NZ (Catholic Enquiry Centre)
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'NZ Catholic' newspaper
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Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand
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Holy Cross Seminary
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Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ
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Society of St Vincent de Paul NZ
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News of the Church
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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/

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

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** Photo of the bishops of New Zealand at the installation of Bishop Steve Lowe as Bishop of Auckland last Saturday

** 'NZ Catholic' full text available online

** Informal photo of the bishops at their regular consultation

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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. 631 February 27-March 12 2021  is online at:
https://www.catholic.org.nz/assets/Uploads/NZ-Catholic-Issue-631-Feb-27-2022.pdf?fbclid=IwAR277r3WCYUQgOk6CZ9ivNyd7T6HuUkDLA5egHuvto52J0zZcuXawXNZWfE

In this issue: SDVP responds swiftly for Tonga ... Bishop Lowe installed as twelfth Bishop of Auckland ... Rowena Orejana: Treaty of Waitangi: looking back to look forward ... End of era as Pa Mikaere Ryan farewelled ... Michael Hempseed: Responding to the abuse crisis ... Editorial: Time of waiting
is time for prayer ... Bishop Peter Cullinane: It's time to make connections (Western individualism vs the power of the Gospel - part one) ... Bishop Michael Gielen: Steps to truly know God's will on vocational path ... Called to be peacemakers: Lent 2022 ... World Marriage Day: Keystones to building a love that lasts ... New Maori/English bilingual Bible launched ... Summer youth camp 'transformative' ... Rector goes to new heights (Fr Mathew Vadakkevettuvazhiyil, rector of Holy Cross Seminary)

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LENT 2022:  "Called to be peacemakers"

Lent is a period of forty days of prayer, fasting and almsgiving in preparation for Easter.

Each year the Lent Appeal is run by Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand on behalf of the New Zealand Catholic Bishops' Conference (NZCBC) to support its work of charity and justice for the poorest and most vulnerable around the world, including New Zealand.

Caritas also makes resources available to guide reflection and prayer throughout the six weeks of Lent on the theme of the year.
The resources for parishes and communities are available here: https://caritas.org.nz/lent  
Lenten resources specifically for schools are here: https://caritas.org.nz/lent-schools

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS.  

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Whanganui Catholics consulted on Tawhero St housing proposal
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/whanganui-chronicle/news/whanganui-catholics-consulted-on-tawhero-st-housing-proposal/E2T6X3U7B7USCGRGUYLNWYMHWA/
Whanganui Catholics are being asked their views on a proposed 1.7ha social housing development that would take out their Holy Family Church and provide 111 dwelling units ...

Marylands Reserve and street to keep name of school where abuse occurred, for now
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/127857657/marylands-reserve-and-street-to-keep-name-of-school-where-abuse-occurred-for-now
A bid to change the name of a reserve and street, which share their name with a school where "horrific" child abuse happened, is on hold, for now. An official request to rename Christchurch's Marylands Reserve and Marylands Pl – along with two other streets – was made by a Hamilton woman in March last year.

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

'Hearing You' child counselling service to help fill gap
https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/health/%E2%80%98hearing-you%E2%80%99-child-counselling-service-help-fill-gap
Under the new banner of "Hearing You", pupils in 10 schools in the Dunedin area will once again be able to access mobile counselling services from next week, filling some of the gap left by the end of ChatBus. About 800 pupils at nine Catholic primary schools in Dunedin would be able to see counsellor India Hughes, a former ChatBus counsellor, from Monday. The new service would also work closely with Kavanagh College ...

Wellington principals prepare for Omicron's complexities as cases in schools climb
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/education/127881626/wellington-principals-prepare-for-omicrons-complexities-as-cases-in-schools-climb
Challenges managing the pandemic for a small Catholic primary school, St Michael's, Taita.

Schools in discussions with ministry, police following closures over Parliament occupation
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/127863923/schools-in-discussions-with-ministry-police-following-closures-over-parliament-occupation
Wellington principals near the parliamentary occupation have met with the Ministry of Education and police following the closure of two high schools over safety concerns. St Mary's College became the latest school to decide to close after Wellington Girls' College, due to the protest which reached new levels of tension in the schools' vicinity on Tuesday morning.

John Paul College principal Patrick Walsh leaving after 19 years
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/rotorua-daily-post/news/john-paul-college-principal-patrick-walsh-leaving-after-19-years/CPW66J72HYHFZTUOCJUKOGTIDA/
The leader at one of Rotorua's largest high schools is leaving after 19 years. John Paul College principal Patrick Walsh has accepted a role as headmaster at Sacred Heart College in Auckland ... [This article is behind a paywall. It can be read with difficulty by right-clicking on it and choosing 'View page source'. Make a copy of the source text and search for "tinged with" ]

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THE MASS ONLINE

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Holy Mass celebrated by the new Ordinary of the Auckland Diocese, Bishop Steve Lowe, at the Cathedral of St Patrick and St Joseph, Auckland City, can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68q6W9eTmkA

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/

As Pope remains mum on Russia, some see an opening behind the scenes
https://cruxnow.com/church-in-europe/2022/02/as-pope-remains-mum-on-russia-some-see-an-opening-behind-the-scenes
Although Pope Francis took the extraordinary step of visiting Russia's Embassy to the Holy See on Friday in order to demonstrate concern for the war in Ukraine, so far the pontiff still has not directly named Russia as the aggressor, nor has he condemned the actions of Russian President Vladimir Putin like many other global leaders have ...

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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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NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference
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Catholic Discovery NZ (Catholic Enquiry Centre)
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'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
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Society of St Vincent de Paul NZ
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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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** Official photos from today's installation of Bishop Stephen Lowe as Bishop of Auckland

** The official Royal Commission video of Archbishop Paul Martin's appearance at the Marylands hearing on Wednesday is now available online:

** Links to introductory video interviews with Bishop Stephen Lowe, talking about his move to Auckland:  

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Royal Commission of Enquiry into Abuse in Care

The Commission has been 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)

Archbishop accepts Catholic Church needs to take responsibility for historical abuse
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/461690/archbishop-accepts-catholic-church-needs-to-take-responsibility-for-historical-abuse
Catholic Archbishop Paul Martin accepts that survivors of abuse want the church to take responsibility and not just leave it to a particular order that may have been involved ...

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

Central Wellington schools use security to keep students safe while protest ongoing
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/127806009/central-wellington-schools-use-security-to-keep-students-safe-while-protest-ongoing
Some Wellington schools have employed security guards to keep students safe arriving to and from school during the parliamentary protest. St Mary's College and Sacred Heart Cathedral School have both confirmed the Ministry of Education has helped the schools with security.

Napier court: Ex-Marist brother receives third home detention sentence for abusing boys
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/news/napier-court-ex-marist-brother-receives-third-home-detention-sentence-for-abusing-boys/CHZQG4KYRTJE5B4GSYTEJU4IA4/
Former Marist brother Kevin Healy has been sentenced to a third term of home detention, this time for three months, for the indecent assault of boys in his care. The offences dealt with in the Napier District Court on Friday happened in Wellington between 1977 and 1983, when the three boys involved were aged between 9 and 13 and Healy was principal of the Marist Miramar School.

St Joseph's Stratford pupils get new principal and class pets
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/stratford-press/news/st-josephs-stratford-pupils-get-new-principal-and-class-pets/JP5UCFKL7CQ5S5OPMZPOUMHDMA/
[The full text of this article is behind a paywall. It can be read with difficulty by right-clicking on it. Choose View source, copy the source page and search it for "pair of turtles" (yes: turtles)]
 
Covid-19: Locations of interest in the Delta and Omicron outbreaks – February 18
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/coronavirus/300520613/covid19-locations-of-interest-in-the-delta-and-omicron-outbreaks--february-18
A gym, a church in Auckland and a flight to Wellington are the latest locations of interest linked to the Covid-19 community outbreaks. [St Anne's Catholic Church in Manurewa ]

Covid-19: second Nelson school records case
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/education/127775411/covid19-second-nelson-school-records-case
Chris Gladstone, principal of St Joseph's full primary school in Nelson, says three classes are isolating after coming into contact with a Covid-19 case in the community.

Covid-19: Two Wairarapa schools temporarily close as Covid-19 cases grow
https://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/wellington/127764151/two-wairarapa-schools-temporarily-close-as-covid19-cases-grow
St Patrick's School in Masterton has temporarily closed following 10 Covid-19 cases.

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SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (C)

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The Mass of the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, celebrated by Monsignor Bernard Kiely at St Paul's College, Auckland can be viewed on Auckland Diocese's YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4QIsReIJm8

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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STATION XV (podcast)

http://station15.co.nz/

Station XV: Episode 171 – Data, Papa, Papa, Data, Pater

It's not the most uplifting line-up of stories, but the panel tackles a range of important topics this month. In New Zealand, data has been released on abuse within the Church, as well as on the number of people accessing euthanasia now that it has been legalised. On the other side of the world, Pope Benedict has sought forgiveness for the way the Church handled abuse, including while Archbishop of Munich, and Pope Francis has prayed for peace between Ukraine and Russia. Anna, Don, James and Gavin conclude on a musical note, marking the death of Australian Mercy Sister Janet Mead, whose rock version of the Our Father was a hit in the 1970s.

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

https://cruxnow.com/

In new Catholic numbers, an 'imponderable' movement shaping history
https://cruxnow.com/news-analysis/2022/02/in-new-catholic-numbers-an-imponderable-movement-shaping-history
On Friday, the Vatican published the latest edition of the Annuario Pontificio, a big thick red volume that's a combination between a statistical yearbook and a personal directory, as well as the Annuarium Statisticum Ecclesiae. Among other things, these books record changes in Catholic population over the past year, which allows observers to track demographic movements in the church over time. Taking a look at the new set of numbers is instructive ...

Top Vatican cardinal talks celibacy, abuse, clericalism, and women
https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2022/02/top-vatican-cardinal-talks-celibacy-abuse-clericalism-and-women
 Canadian Cardinal Marc Ouellet, who is presiding over a high-profile Vatican symposium on the theology of the priesthood, has spoken out on a range of hot-button issues, including clericalism, the abuse crisis, and the call for women's ordination ...

Authors: Find moments of silence this Lent, connect three pillars of season
https://cruxnow.com/cns/2022/02/authors-find-moments-of-silence-this-lent-connect-three-pillars-of-season
How can Catholics and Christians approach Lent this year in a fresh way? In interviews with Catholic News Service, two authors provided their insights on how to make Lent meaningful in 2022 — especially since this is the third Lent the church will observe during the COVID-19 pandemic ...

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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/

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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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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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