Kiwicath News and Notes

https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2303/S00094/catholic-bishops-support-staying-safe-on-social-media-campaign.htm

Catholic bishops support Staying Safe on Social Media campaign (14 Mar 2023)

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

New Zealand's Catholic bishops are supporting a campaign to help people stay safe on social media. The campaign follows diocesan communications and pastoral staff around the country noticing increased suspicious activities on Church social media pages they manage ...

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

** The latest newsletter from the Sisters of Compassion in Island Bay Wellington is available now, full of information about the sisters' work with migrants and refugees, the Compassion Soup Kitchen, Meri Hohepa Suzanne Aubert and much more.

** A message from Cardinal John Dew: Dear friends, since June of last year I have had difficulty walking due to pain in my legs. The problem has been identified as being in my spine, and on 21 March I will be having spinal surgery ...

** A national campaign to help you stay safe on social media starts next Monday. It follows Church communications and pastoral staff noticing increased suspicious activities on Catholic social media pages.

** The Holy Father reflects on his 10 years as Pope, in this anniversary interview with Vatican News ...

** Thanks from Bishop Steve to all the people helping with his appeal for donations to help people in the Palmerston North and Hamilton dioceses affected by Cyclone Gabrielle.

** (For Sunday in Lent,) here are some words from Pope Francis: "Do you want to fast this Lent? Fast from hurting words, from anger, from pessimism ..."

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LENT 2023

"I am the Light of the World" - John 8:12

Daily Lenten messages from the Food For Faith blog by the National Liturgy Office: https://foodforfaith.org.nz/

Caritas has prepared resources and the Lenten Reflection Programme for parishes, schools, small groups and the wider community. All are available online at https://www.caritas.org.nz/lent

The Lent Appeal on behalf of the New Zealand Catholic Bishops' Conference enables Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand to continue working to heal and support those overcome by poverty and injustice around the world. Donations can be made in the parish collection, posted to Caritas PO Box 12193, Wellington 6144, or online at www.caritas .org.nz

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Catholic Bishops Support Staying Safe On Social Media Campaign

Event celebrates saint's arrival in Port Chalmers

https://www.odt.co.nz/the-star/event-celebrates-saint-arrival-port-chalmers

The 125th anniversary of the arrival of Australia's first saint, Mary MacKillop, and her Sisters of Joseph in Port Chalmers will be celebrated this Sunday, St Joseph's Day. Organised by parishioner and ex-pupil of St Joseph's School, Carol Meikle QSM, the event will be hosted by St Mary Star of the Sea Parish and will feature the unveiling and blessing of a commemorative Sacred Heart statue by Bishop Michael Dooley.

St Brigid: the new Irish cool

https://times-age.co.nz/st-brigid-new-irish-cool/

Ireland's superstar Saint Patrick gets his day this week – but there's a strong challenge to his status by a saint called Brigid of Kildare. Last month, Ireland observed its first public holiday honouring St Brigid. For Christians, she is the patron saint of learning, peacemaking, poetry, protection, blacksmithing, livestock and dairy production ...

New Catholic cathedral and car park building on hold over street concerns

https://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/131515800/new-catholic-cathedral-and-car-park-building-on-hold-over-street-concerns

A central Christchurch car park building planned as part of a new Catholic cathedral precinct is on hold over concerns about proposals to make some city centre streets one way ...

Spirit of Sister Anne, 94, guides rowing eight

https://www.newsroom.co.nz/lockerroom/spirit-of-sister-anne-94-guides-rowing-eight

The Baradene College girls senior eight will have the spirit of Sister Anne de Stacpoole guiding them in their new boat at the annual Maadi rowing regatta this month. For sibling schools Sacred Heart College and Baradene College of the Sacred Heart it turned into a monumental weekend, both their U18 eights getting gold at the famous regatta which has been held since 1937 ...

Rugby coach urged boys to 'get' egg-throwing teens as interschool rivalry spiralled out of control

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/131530155/rugby-coach-urged-boys-to-get-eggthrowing-teens-as-interschool-rivalry-spiralled-out-of-control

St Kevin's College first XV coach Justin Fowler was censured after a rivalry with Waitaki Boys' High School boiled over into violence ...

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FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT - A

Today's Mass, celebrated by Father Craig Dunford at St Luke's parish, Flatbush, Auckland, can be viewed at:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKENMnyTU0k

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).

New Zealand Commentaries on the Readings for the Second Sunday of the Year:

Inspired Word: A video reading and commentary on the gospel of the day by Sister Stephanie Kitching.

John 9:1-7, 13-17 Jesus heals a man born blind

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Inq5QcXdnaA&list=PLeDNiKpHSQBDAIAYJEHi42R7ctvsFuTEU&index=18

Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith:

https://www.maristmessenger.co.nz/2023/03/19/sunday-19-march-2/

Marist Messenger. Daily Reflections: A kingdom vision

Marist Laity NZ. Living the Word: Sundays of the Year: Discussion Guide

4th Sunday of Lent Yr. A – Arise ... from the darkness.

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STATION XV (podcast)

http://station15.co.nz/

Episode 183 — Pope, Project, Politics, Pamela (18 March 2023)

There's a bit of a revolving door for the panel this month as we reflect on 10 years of Pope Francis, with most suggesting it's been a mixed bag (including The Washington Post). In Germany, the Church appears to be pursuing some practices that veer away from Catholic teaching, but in Australia it's just all-out offence that is the concern. The Scottish bishops are trying to insert some sanity back into politics, while Pamela Anderson shares her prayer habits. Thanks for joining Anna, Don, James and Gavin for another chat around the virtual water cooler.

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

https://cruxnow.com/church-in-africa/2023/03/activist-regressive-mindsets-holding-back-children-in-africa

Pope urges faithful to go beyond 'hypocrisy of appearances'

https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2023/03/pope-urges-faithful-to-go-beyond-hypocrisy-of-appearances

Since the beginning of his papacy, one of Pope Francis's greatest pet-peeves are those he describes as "hypocrites," faithful who believe they are better than others because they say and do the right things and who follow all of the rules, but who lack a real relationship with God. From the beginning, Francis has insisted that it is not the seemingly spiritual "elites" that are closest to God, but those who are humble and who come to God begging for forgiveness in awareness of their own sinfulness ...

Activist: 'Regressive mindsets' holding back children in Africa

Rutendo Mugwara is a 17-year-old on a mission. The Zimbabwean teenager is a youth ambassador for Justice Desk Africa, a human rights organization funded by several Catholic NGO's. "I care deeply about the plights of other youths and children across Africa because they in essence are also my problems and a problem shared is a problem halved," she told Crux ...

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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 at Caritas Aotearoa:

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

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.nz/we-offer/employment-opportunities

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THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND

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. Newsletter

https://www.cdd.nz/

The Nathaniel Centre. The New Zealand Catholic Bioethics Centre. 'The Nathaniel Report' http://www.nathaniel.org.nz/

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' FINAL ISSUE

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

Catholic Theological College

https://www.facebook.com/TeKupengaCTC/

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

Sunday, March 12, 2023

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

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

Auckland Catholics running appeal to help Cyclone Gabrielle victims in Palmerston North and Hamilton dioceses

The Catholic Diocese of Auckland's Caring Foundation is running an appeal to help Cyclone Gabrielle victims in the Hamilton and Palmerston North dioceses ...

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

** Here's a video of the full presentation by Br Peter Bray FSC from his recent Greetings from Palestine speaking tour.

** Staff from the NZ Catholic Bishops Conference secretariat and agencies including Caritas, the Catholic Enquiry Centre, the National Liturgy Office and the Tribunal of the Catholic Church got together for the first time today at their new fifth-floor offices on Thorndon Quay in Wellington for a special Recommissioning Mass ...

** To mark International Women's Day, Pope Francis called for an applause for women, saying "they deserve it," while praising their "tender hearts" and "ability to construct a more humane society" ...

** Sunday is the Third Sunday in Lent. The National Liturgy Office has resources for Lent here ... Go here for daily Lenten messages from the Food For Faith blog by the National Liturgy Office's Fr John O'Connor ...

** The latest NZ Catholic has an article on Br Peter Bray FSC's recent speaking tour ...

** Fr Wayne Healey of St Patrick's Oamaru will retire on Sunday after nearly 50 years' service as a Catholic priest, including 17 years in North Otago ...

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LENT 2023

"I am the Light of the World" - John 8:12

Daily Lenten messages from the Food For Faith blog by the National Liturgy Office: https://foodforfaith.org.nz/

Caritas has prepared resources and the Lenten Reflection Programme for parishes, schools, small groups and the wider community. All are available online at https://www.caritas.org.nz/lent

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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/

In issue no. 656, March 12-25 2023: 'Marist Messenger' ceases publication ... Pope restricts celebration of Latin Masses ... Needs shift for Cyclone Gabrielle flood ... Bringing 'hope alive' to deeply damaged men and women victims (post abortion healing workshop) ... Editorial: The cancellation of Christian language (closure of 'Marist Messenger') ... 'Called to More': Reflection on the Divine Renovation Conference ... Annual snapshot of NZ's social progress as a nation ... Message of the Holy Father for Lent 2023 ... GIFT Centre's residential operation to close ... Speak truth with love, journalists are told ... Lent is time to restore relationships.

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Spirit of Suzanne Aubert will live on as church-based rest home goes private

https://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/hutt-valley/131365747/spirit-of-suzanne-aubert-will-live-on-as-churchbased-rest-home-goes-private

The ownership of the St Joseph's Home of Compassion is changing from the Sisters of Compassion to Heritage Lifecare. Sister Margaret Anne said the spirit of their founder, Sister Suzanne Aubert, will live on under the new owners.

Principal hopes new Kaitaia mural will have students 'go off and do great things'

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/northland-age/news/student-made-mural-fosters-far-north-pride/752VVTCJHRDSJJ45WL6XXMSQCU/

A recently unveiled mural at a Kaitaia primary school has delighted students, whanau and the local community with its combination of diverse cultural symbols and motifs to tell a visual history. The work at Pompallier Catholic School was part exploring the local curriculum and features stories from Maori, Dalmatian, European and Irish influences.

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THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT - A

Today's Mass, celebrated by Monsignor David Tonks at St Joseph's Church, Takapuna, can be viewed at:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwEHmoI8vlA

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).

New Zealand Commentaries on the Readings for the Second Sunday of the Year:

Inspired Word: A video reading and commentary on the gospel of the day by Very Rev. Frank Nelson and Rev. Canon Jenny Wilkens at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.

John 4:5-15 Jesus and the Samaritan woman

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAVal8CMoG0&list=PLeDNiKpHSQBDAIAYJEHi42R7ctvsFuTEU&index=4

Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith:

https://www.maristmessenger.co.nz/2023/03/12/sunday-12-march-2/

Marist Messenger. Daily Reflections: Lost in Jesus

Marist Laity NZ. Living the Word: Sundays of the Year: Discussion Guide

3rd Sunday of Lent Yr. A – Thirsting For God?

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

https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2023/03/pope-bolsters-women-at-vatican-but-resistance-remains

Pope bolsters women at Vatican but resistance remains

Pope Francis has significantly increased the Vatican's female workforce, including in high-ranking positions, but women face continued resistance from the all-male Catholic hierarchy to access leadership positions in the church, according to Vatican statistics and independent surveys released Wednesday ...

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EMPLOYMENT

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Office Manager, NZ Catholic Bisjops' Conference and Catholic Enquiry Centre, Wellington.

Job description: https://www.catholic.org.nz/assets/Office-Manager-Job-Description-2023-FINAL.pdf

Applications to Rebecca, CEC Director, rebecca@catholicenquiry.nz or here: https://www.seek.co.nz/job/62818559

Applications close 15 March 2023.

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 at Caritas Aotearoa:

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

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.nz/we-offer/employment-opportunities

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THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND

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. Newsletter

https://www.cdd.nz/

The Nathaniel Centre. The New Zealand Catholic Bioethics Centre. 'The Nathaniel Report' http://www.nathaniel.org.nz/

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' FINAL ISSUE

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

Catholic Theological College

https://www.facebook.com/TeKupengaCTC/

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

Sunday, March 5, 2023

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

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

Office Manager wanted for NZCBC and Catholic Enquiry Centre (2 Mar 2023)

The NZ Catholic Bishops Conference and the Catholic Enquiry Centre are looking for an experienced Office Manager to help make our Wellington office in Thorndon Quay run smoothly ...

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

** Please give generously to the Caritas Lent Appeal; bring light to the poor and vulnerable, promote human dignity, and live your faith through love in action ...

** The NZ Catholic Bishops Conference and the Catholic Enquiry Centre are looking for an experienced Office Manager to help make our Wellington office in Thorndon Quay run smoothly ...

** On this first Sunday of Lent, Caritas highlights the work of the Tutu Marist Training Centre (TRTC) in Fiji ...

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LENT 2023

"I am the Light of the World" - John 8:12

Caritas has prepared resources and the Lenten Reflection Programme for parishes, schools, small groups and the wider community. All are available online at https://www.caritas.org.nz/lent

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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/

In issue no. 655, February 26-March 11 2023: Daughter of saint coming to NZ (St Gianna Beretta Molla) ... Oceania bishops reflect on synodality and mission ... Palestinians resist restrictions, says Kiwi brother - Two-state solution in Holy Land not likely (Bt Peter Bray) ...New flood appeal for Hamilton and PN dioceses ... Editorial: Hate speech still an issue ... "I am the light of the world": Caritas Lent Appeal 2023 (two-page feature) ... Michael Otto: Climate change, housing and poverty responses called for ... Kiwis enjoy Chaldean youth gathering in Sydney ... New priest for Maori parish.

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Parish priest to leave post after nearly 50 years of service

https://www.odt.co.nz/regions/north-otago/parish-priest-leave-post-after-nearly-50-years-service

After half a century as a parish priest, Fr Wayne Healey is retiring, sort of. Fr Healey will retire next week after nearly 50 years service as a Catholic priest, including 17 years in North Otago. But he says his retirement does not mean he will stop serving.

New Zealand Catholic Church Lacks Transparency In Denying Survivor Complaints

https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2302/S00712/new-zealand-catholic-church-lacks-transparency-in-denying-survivor-complaints.htm

The Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) in Aotearoa says the Catholic Church in New Zealand is still failing to properly respond to credible allegations of clerical and religious child sexual abuse.

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SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT - A

Today's Mass, celebrated by Fr Mark Field at St Joseph's Morrinsville in the parish of the Holy Family, can be viewed at:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gS-SUl8tXWI

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).

New Zealand Commentaries on the Readings for the Second Sunday of the Year:

Inspired Word: A video reading and commentary on the gospel of the day, by Sister Stephanie Kitching

Matthew 17:1-9 The Transfiguration

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9h4UApZv6lU&list=PLeDNiKpHSQBCBkgGtJ8PkooBg6ajG0C--&index=22

Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith:

https://www.maristmessenger.co.nz/2023/03/05/sunday-5-march-2/

Marist Messenger. Daily Reflections: Present to the presence

Marist Laity NZ. Living the Word: Sundays of the Year: Discussion Guide

2nd Sunday of Lent Yr. A – Listen to Him

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

https://cruxnow.com/church-in-the-middle-east/2023/03/church-leaders-in-jerusalem-call-for-calm-amid-fresh-wave-of-violence

Church leaders in Jerusalem call for calm amid fresh wave of violence

With rising tensions between Israelis and Palestinians reaching new heights over the past week amid a spat of fresh killings, church leaders in the West Bank have condemned the violence and called for a lasting resolution that respects international law ...

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EMPLOYMENT

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Office Manager, NZ Catholic Bisjops' Conference and Catholic Enquiry Centre, Wellington.

Job description: https://www.catholic.org.nz/assets/Office-Manager-Job-Description-2023-FINAL.pdf

Applications to Rebecca, CEC Director, rebecca@catholicenquiry.nz or here: https://www.seek.co.nz/job/62818559

Applications close 15 March 2023.

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 at Caritas Aotearoa:

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

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.nz/we-offer/employment-opportunities

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THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND

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. Newsletter

https://www.cdd.nz/

The Nathaniel Centre. The New Zealand Catholic Bioethics Centre. 'The Nathaniel Report' http://www.nathaniel.org.nz/

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

Catholic Theological College

https://www.facebook.com/TeKupengaCTC/

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

Sunday, February 26, 2023

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

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

Auckland Catholics launch appeal to help Cyclone Gabrielle victims in Palmerston North and Hamilton dioceses (20 Feb 2023)

The Catholic Diocese of Auckland's Caring Foundation has begun an appeal to help Cyclone Gabrielle victims in the Hamilton and Palmerston North dioceses ...

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

** Bishop Steve thanks everyone contributing to the cyclone appear, including St Mary's school in Ellerslie.

** Caritas is working in Ukraine, and today marks one year since Russian troops invaded that country.

** Ka pai, congratulations Br Peter Bray FSC, awarded an honorary doctorate by Australian Catholic University for his commitment and inspirational work with students at Bethlehem University.

** Rebecca Taylor-Hunt, the new director of the Catholic Enquiry Centre, has made this lovely video of her visit to St Mary of the Angel's in Wellington for Ash Wednesday Mass yesterday.

** Lent resources for schools, youth groups and supporters are available on the Caritas website and will guide your Lenten reflection and help focus your thinking.

** Seeking greater maturity of faith? Sign up to receive emails every morning of Lent from Food For Faith, blog of Fr John O'Connor, co-director of the National Liturgy Office.

** A reminder about the Catholic Caring Foundation appeal for the victims of Cyclone Gabrielle in our Palmerston North and Hamilton dioceses.

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

West Auckland police incident: Day-long standoff ends after shots fired at officers, man found dead in house

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/police-close-west-auckland-road-as-they-respond-to-incident/ZRJQXCXSPBFWZK45BW2AZJNWBA/

A man has been found dead following a day-long armed standoff in West Auckland sparked when shots were fired at police as they executed a search warrant for a gang member wanted for serious offending. The dramatic incident, which saw armed police swarm the suburb of Henderson, roads closed and Holy Cross Catholic School locked down, has finally been resolved ...

Auckland Catholics Launch Appeal To Help Cyclone Gabrielle Victims In Palmerston North And Hamilton Dioceses

https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/300815050/neighbours-evacuated-school-locked-down-as-armed-police-search-west-auckland-home

https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2302/S00544/auckland-catholics-launch-appeal-to-help-cyclone-gabrielle-victims-in-palmerston-north-and-hamilton-dioceses.htm

The Catholic Diocese of Auckland's Caring Foundation has begun an appeal to help Cyclone Gabrielle victims in the Hamilton and Palmerston North dioceses. Bishop of Auckland Steve Lowe says neither diocese has the infrastructure to host a national appeal and both are without a bishop at present ...

Pope offers condolences after New Zealand cyclone

https://aleteia.org/2023/02/19/pope-offers-condolences-after-new-zealand-cyclone/

Pope Francis called on the faithful to respond to Jesus' love by allowing ourselves to be moved by those who suffer. He specifically mentioned those suffering from war, and natural disasters, including the cyclone in New Zealand.

Obituary - Catherine Moyra Ryan, 1955 - 2023

https://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/300814511/obituary--catherine-moyra-ryan-1955--2023

The voice of Catherine Ryan rang out in the cathedral. The soprano performance of 'Pokarekare Ana' had stark beauty and power. Mourners had heard much of Catherine the educator, the wife and the mother, the friend to many, a woman of true and active faith. The recording, coming suddenly and without announcement, was a reminder of Catherine the artist. As one close friend said, "she could truly sing like an angel" ...

Plans to turn Wellington's iconic St Gerard's Monastery into hotel 'too hard'

https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/homed/real-estate/131310576/plans-to-turn-wellingtons-iconic-st-gerards-monastery-into-hotel-too-hard

A Wellington developer has shelved plans to turn St Gerard's Monastery, which sits above the city's blue chip suburb, Oriental Bay, into a hotel, calling the project "too hard". Built in the Gothic revival style for the Redemptorist Catholic order, the 115-year-old buildings are packed with significant architectural features, including stained-glass in the chapel, native timbers throughout, and a pair of tracery windows in the library and small chapel, with views over the harbour ...

'A feeling of peace and wellness': Woman vows to care for church, continue late husband's dream

https://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/131189669/a-feeling-of-peace-and-wellness-woman-vows-to-care-for-church-continue-late-husbands-dream

A South Canterbury woman has bought a 120-year-old church in a small township south of Timaru to live out some of the dreams she and her late husband shared. Margerie Gould bought the Catholic church in St Andrews in January, and she feels "very privileged" to be able to go on a journey with the beautiful old building.

Elaine Krebs. Dispatch from Antarctica: Science and Faith, Part 2

https://www.interfaithamerica.org/dispatch-from-antarctica-science-faith-part-2/

Elaine Krebs is a young American Catholic who spent three weeks in our southern neighbour Antarctica, where New Zealanders staff Scott Base and contribute to the chaplaincy service. She writes about religious services at McMurdo Station and her visit to the nearby shrine of Our Lady of the Snows.

Also: Dispatch from Antarctica: Science and Faith, Part 1

https://www.interfaithamerica.org/dispatch-from-antarctica-science-faith/

Elaine explains how she answers those who question how she can believe both in science and in God.

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FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT - A

Today's Mass, celebrated by Fr Stephen Berecz at the parish of St John the Baptist, Parnell can be viewed at:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NZKXhTgZ9w

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).

RNZ. Hymns on Sunday, (audio and text)

Hymns to mark the first Sunday of Lent

https://www.rnz.co.nz/concert/programmes/hymns/audio/2018879272/hymns-on-sunday-26-february-2023

New Zealand Commentaries on the Readings for the First Sunday of Lent:

Inspired Word: A video reading and commentary on the gospel of the day, by Violet Kudzotsda and Stephen Ready.

Matthew 4:1-11 The temptation of Jesus

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HOVtwZ96-U&list=PLeDNiKpHSQBCBkgGtJ8PkooBg6ajG0C--&index=4

Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith:

Marist Messenger. Daily Reflections: Sword of the Spirit

https://www.maristmessenger.co.nz/2023/02/26/sunday-26-february-3/

Marist Laity NZ. Living the Word: Sundays of the Year: Discussion Guide

1st Sunday of Lent Yr. A – Turn away from sin

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

https://gazette.education.govt.nz/vacancies/?Keywords=catholic#results

India's Christians protest rising tide of anti-Christian persecution

https://cruxnow.com/church-in-asia/2023/02/indias-christians-protest-rising-tide-of-anti-christian-persecution

More than 2,000 Indian Christians rallied on an historical site in the national capital of New Delhi Feb. 19, staging a rare public protest against hate crimes and discrimination directed at Christians across the country ...

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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:

Vacancies at Caritas Aotearoa: