Sunday, July 28, 2024


NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE


Archbishop Gábor Pintér appointed Pope's representative to Aotearoa New Zealand
Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Gábor Pintér as the new Apostolic Nuncio to Aotearoa New Zealand ...

Catholic Church thanks Royal Commissioners for their final report
Today marks the end of over six years work for the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care. Starting early in the year 2018 with a consultation process, the Inquiry was required to make various reports and provide a final report with findings and recommendations. That report was delivered to the Governor General on 25 June 2024 ...



** Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Gábor Pintér as the new Apostolic Nuncio to Aotearoa New Zealand

** Catholic Church thanks Royal Commissioners for their final report

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Catholic Church Thanks Royal Commissioners For Their Final Report
Today the Minister of Internal Affairs tabled in Parliament the report of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care. The Catholic bishops and congregational leaders in Aotearoa New Zealand have received a copy of the Inquiry's Final Report and will now read and review it carefully. As we have done throughout the length of the Inquiry, we will ensure that action follows our review of the Inquiry's findings ...

Rocío Figueroa Alvear: Time for churches to confront their systemic role in abuse
The long wait bore fruit. The publication of the report of Abuse in Care by the Royal Commission of Inquiry marks a historic moment for New Zealand, and especially for victims and survivors. As a survivor of abuse myself, I know the pain of being silenced, disbelieved, and neglected. Many of the survivors have lived this reality for decades – and finally, with the release of this report, they are getting a voice when they previously had none ...

Restoration of Timaru basilica domes complete
Work to replace the copper on Timaru's historic Sacred Heart Basilica domes has been completed, with the architect hailing the church among the most pre-eminent buildings in the country ...

The nun who braved wartime Vietnam
Waikato Times
In April 1975, Sister Sheila O'toole made a decision that by any standards was extraordinary. The Vietnam War was in its very final stage. Saigon was falling. She had escaped the city once, primarily concerned with the welfare of a fellow Sister, Sister M Lea, one who would likely be ill-treated by the new communist administration. Their arrival at Whenuapai, with the first Vietnamese orphan baby to land in New Zealand, made headlines ...

Church 'in the dark' as to when priests will be granted visas
Marlborough's Catholic parish remains "in the dark" as to if and when their priest replacements will be able to live and preach in New Zealand.
Star of the Sea Marlborough, based at St Mary's in Blenheim, has gone without a permanent priest for more than six months after Father Michael McCabe retired in January. In a parish newsletter in December last year, Fr McCabe said two missionaries had been appointed to assume pastoral responsibility; Father Simione Volavola, originally from Fiji, and his assistant Father Tavita Lemusu, originally from Samoa. But the pair still hadn't arrived, as New Zealand visas for the two clergymen were yet to be granted ...

Defrocked priest denies rape claims
Waikato Times
The defrocked former Catholic priest at the centre of a rape accusation says the allegations against him, from more than one complainant, are "all created". The Waikato Times tracked down the former priest, who cannot be named for legal reasons, to a quiet residential address in the Bay of Plenty ...

Options for name of new cathedral whittled down to three
The Press  23 July 2024
A shortlist of names for the new Christchurch Catholic cathedral has been whittled down to three, with St Francis of Assisi, St John the Baptist and The Blessed Sacrament being the final options in the running. Christchurch Bishop Michael Gielen announced the final three names he will be considering for the Barbadoes St cathedral, the first Catholic cathedral to be built from scratch in New Zealand for more than 120 years ...

NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

New classrooms on way at school
A new build at Sacred Heart Primary School that will provide pupils with a more comfortable and modern learning environment is progressing. The Timaru state-integrated Catholic primary school is constructing a new block of three classrooms to both accommodate a roll that is nearing capacity and update the school's premises ...

St Peter's principal to be gone by end of year
Otago Daily Times 23 Jul 2024
St Peter's College principal Tara Quinney has resigned. In April last year, the Gore school was placed in limited statutory management and Timaru lawyer Nicola Hornsey was appointed to the role. The state integrated coeducational Catholic school has about 450 pupils. In a release yesterday, Ms Hornsey said Mrs Quinney would leave the school at the end of the year ...

Student successfully melding fashion, business skills
Otago Daily times   23 July 2024
You would think balancing homework with an international clothing business would be a bit too much stress for the average teenager to handle. But for Vania Wong, it is quite the opposite. The 16-year-old Trinity Catholic College student has a whole bedroom dedicated to her business, Around the World ...

Rotorua St Mary's Catholic School PTA treasurer Giovanna Cleworth admits stealing $15,000
Thousands of dollars from a Rotorua school's raffle, large sums of cash from a disco and payments supposedly for meat and groceries were instead directed to a school treasurer's account. St Mary's Catholic School PTA treasurer Giovanna Cleworth was in a position of trust but instead, she stole more than $15,000 over two years in the role ...

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SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (B) 

Today's Mass is celebrated by Father Michael Hishon at Mercy Parish, Dunedin South. It can be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJrrD4nOQBY

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 Sundays of the Year: 

Homily Studio (podcast): Sunday 28 July 2024
Join David Moxon, Maya Bernardo and Colin MacLeod in conversation reflecting on the scriptures for the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Your Catholic Corner (podcast)
From Scarcity to Abundance: Trusting in Divine Generosity
Have you ever wondered how ancient miracles can still impact our lives today? Join "Your Catholic Corner" host Julie South as she explores the fascinating connections between the Old Testament and the New Testament, focusing on the miracles of Elisha and Jesus. 

Marist Laity NZ. Living The Word
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time: God feeds us

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.
John 6:1-15   Jesus feeds five thousand

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After mostly negative response, Vatican deletes online poll on 'synodality'
After a strongly negative response from several thousand users, the Vatican quickly took down an online poll this week on the concept of "synodality," which is at the heart of Pope Francis's high-profile consultation process set to conclude in October with a Synod of Bishops in Rome ...

Vatican athletes urge call for 'Olympic Truce' as Paris games start
As this year's summer Olympic games open in Paris, the Vatican's athletic department is calling for a cessation of all global conflicts and wars for the duration of the event and is urging participants to promote inclusion and fraternity.

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Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised on the Website of the Education Gazette: 

Vacancies at Caritas Aotearoa: 

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THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND


The six dioceses:

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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'. 

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

Catholic Diocese of Christchurch. 'Inform'  

Catholic Diocese of Dunedin. Newsletter

NZ Catholic Education Office Newsletter 'Kotui'

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' 

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul NZ. 
https://www.svdp.org.nz/resources/  Newsletters. News in Brief:  

'Tui Motu Interislands'. An independent Catholic magazine. 

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Sunday, July 21, 2024

NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE


** Explore the timeless questions that have challenged great thinkers throughout history, from Plato to Kant and beyond. The next lecture in Te Kupenga: Catholic Theological College's Taste of Theology series is titled "What is Philosophy? 

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'NZ CATHOLIC' 


'NZ Catholic', the national Catholic newspaper published by the Bishop of Auckland, is no longer published as a paper edition. A free monthly edition is being developed for publication on the Internet. 

The final print edition - no. 688  June 30, 2024 - presents 15 pages of photos of Catholic life in New Zealand as reported by the newspaper between 1996 and 2024. The full content of  this edition is free to read  at: https://indd.adobe.com/view/22813fcd-2f9e-447b-a9de-025dea9a1392

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Mourners pack cathedral to farewell New Zealand woman killed in California
Hundreds of people have attended the funeral of an Auckland woman who was killed during an attempted robbery in the United States. St Patrick's Cathedral in central Auckland was filled to capacity with mourners on Friday afternoon. Patricia "Trish" McKay, 68, was killed during an attempted robbery in California's Newport Beach ...

The illicit order of nuns hiding in plain sight
A group of women purporting to be Catholic nuns appear to be operating illicitly in Christchurch by appealing for donations for their work despite not being recognised by the church. The Press can reveal that the Sons of The Most Holy Redeemer, a Catholic order recently ousted by the Christchurch diocese following an investigation into alleged abuse and unauthorised exorcisms, secretly established an order of nuns, the Daughters of The Most Holy Redeemer ...

Gore student picked for NZ team at transtasman event
An Eastern Southland cross-country runner has been selected to represent the nation at a transtasman championship.
Millie McFadzien will represent New Zealand at the Australian Schools Cross-Country Championships. The 16-year-old St Peter's College student will travel to Australia to compete at the Yarra Glen Racecourse in Victoria ...

St Peter's principal farewelled
Anita Asumadu's three-and-a-half year tenure as principal at St Peter's Catholic School, Cambridge, has ended. Having succeeded in elevating achievement among students and enriching staff engagement, she is headed now for seemingly quieter pastures in which she will switch from their education to her own through the pursuit of a master's degree focusing on educational leadership, while enjoying more time with her family ...

Rape-accused priest only third to be defrocked in New Zealand
The Catholic priest at the centre of a rape allegation has been kicked out of the Church in a move described by Bishop of Hamilton Richard Laurenson as "basically our capital punishment". Laurenson also revealed the man, whose identity is known to the Waikato Times but who cannot be named for legal reasons, was subject to more than one allegation of criminal behaviour ...

Church uncaring, unchanged, says sexual abuse survivor
Waikato Times12 Jul 2024
A survivor of sexual abuse has lambasted the Catholic Church for what he perceives as its unchanging, uncaring stance towards victims over the past three decades. Richard van der Hulst, now 62, expressed his disillusionment after a healing ceremony he conducted was abruptly cut short by church authorities ...

Vatican and Christchurch bishop strips authority from Catholic order The Sons after unauthorised exorcisms
A Christchurch-based Catholic order has had its authority removed and its priests have been stripped of their religious faculties, after an investigation by the Vatican into allegations of unauthorised exorcisms and spiritual and psychological abuse. Priests for the Sons of the Most Holy Redeemer, also known as the Transalpine Redemptorists or simply The Sons, previously had permission from the Catholic church to preach the Traditional Latin Mass from a chapel in St Albans in Christchurch ...

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SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (B) 

Today's Mass is celebrated by Father Craig Dunford at St Luke's Parish, Flat Bush. It can be viewed at: 

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 Sundays of the Year: 

Homily Studio (podcast): Sunday 21 July 2024
Join Victoria Raw, Jelvine Cortez & John Kleinsman reflecting on the scriptures for the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Your Catholic Corner (podcast)
Leadership, Unity, and Compassion: A Catholic Perspective
Join Julie South as she takes listeners on a spiritual journey through the readings for Mass of Sunday 21st July 2024. She explores passages from the Book of Jeremiah, Paul's letter to the Ephesians, and the Gospel of Mark, shedding light on their relevance to our lives today ...

Marist Laity NZ. Living The Word:  https://livingtheword.org.nz/sheep-without-a-shepherd/
15th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Sheep without a shepherd

Inspired Word: A video reading and commentary on the gospel of the day by Sister Judith Moroney and Ann Prior.
Mark 6:30-34   Sheep without a shepherd

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J.D. Vance's nomination could have international religious influence, due to his wife
Although there is growing Catholic news in the announcement Donald Trump has named J. D. Vance – who converted to Catholicism in 2019 – his nomination also has international religious implications, due to his wife. Usha Chilukuri Vance is the daughter of immigrants from India, and a Hindu. ...

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Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised on the Website of the Education Gazette: 

Vacancies at Caritas Aotearoa: 

Job vacancies in the Catholic dioceses of ...


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THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND


The six dioceses:

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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'. 

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

Catholic Diocese of Christchurch. 'Inform'  

Catholic Diocese of Dunedin. Newsletter

NZ Catholic Education Office Newsletter 'Kotui'

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' 

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul NZ. 
https://www.svdp.org.nz/resources/  Newsletters. News in Brief:  

'Tui Motu Interislands'. An independent Catholic magazine. 

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Catholic Discovery NZ (Catholic Enquiry Centre)

'NZ Catholic' newspaper

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Catholic Theological College

Holy Cross Seminary

Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ

Society of St Vincent de Paul NZ

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Sunday, July 14, 2024


NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE


** The Vatican has published the working document for the Second Session of the Sixteenth Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops to be held in Rome in October

** Ka pai and congratulations Br Peter Bray FSC, who has finished his 730-km, 37-day, 1,270,245-step pilgrimage in northern Spain along the Camino de Santiago (Way of St James)  from Pampaloma to  the Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, 

**  Vacancy: Digital Content Creator, Catholic Enquiry Centre: Are you a social media superstar? The Catholic Enquiry Centre is seeking applications for the role of digital content creator.

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'NZ CATHOLIC' 


'NZ Catholic', the national Catholic newspaper published by the Bishop of Auckland, is no longer published as a paper edition. A free monthly edition is being developed for publication on the Internet. 

The final print edition - no. 688  June 30, 2024 - presents 15 pages of photos of Catholic life in New Zealand as reported by the newspaper between 1996 and 2024. The full content of  this edition is free to read  at: https://indd.adobe.com/view/22813fcd-2f9e-447b-a9de-025dea9a1392

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Obituary: Jadwiga Cooper - one of NZ's first refugees
The Pahiatua Museum did a floral display in the grotto, in honour of Jadwiga Cooper, who passed away last month. Jadwiga (nee Janek) was one of more than 700 children who came from Poland to live at Pahiatua camp during World War II ...

'It caused his death': Man abused at Marylands School dies before justice served
Over three decades, more than 530 boys went through Marylands School in Christchurch and more than one in five reported abuse while in its care. The residential facility for boys - many with disabilities, learning or behavioural needs - was run by the Catholic order Brothers of St John of God ...

Squad heads to Aust
The St Peter's College rugby squad is touring Australia during the school holidays.
The rugby squad, which is mostly the 1st XV squad with some development players coming too, has been raising funds for more than a year to get the team over the Ditch to the Gold Coast to play three matches of rugby ...

Willie Leota death: Students and staff at St Patrick's College mourn loss of popular rugby coach
Students and staff at a prestigious and proud sporting school in Wellington are mourning the sudden loss of their much-loved and respected First XV rugby coach. St Patrick's College - the country's oldest Catholic boys school - has reopened its doors just days into the school holidays after news of the death of popular rugby coach Willie Leota ...

St Pat's students' emotional haka for coach

Schools Should Be A Safe Haven'
Caritas and the New Zealand Catholic Education Office join together in condemning the recent air strike on the Holy Family School in Gaza and call for an end to hostilities ...

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FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (B) 


Today's Mass is celebrated by Father Chris Friel at St Patrick's Basilica, Waimate South. It can be viewed at: 

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 Sundays of the Year: 

Homily Studio (podcast): Sunday 14 July 2024
Join Maya Bernardo, Margaret Bearsley and Kate Kearins in conversation, reflecting on the scriptures for the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Marist Laity NZ. Living The Word:  http://livingtheword.org.nz/
15th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Take nothing for the journey

Inspired Word: A video reading and commentary on the gospel of the day by Canon Jenny Wilkens and Very Rev. Frank Nelson at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.
Mark 6:7-13   Jesus sends out the twelve disciples

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Top Asian prelate says synod will seek 'rightful place' for women in the Church
 One of Asia's most senior Catholic leaders, and a key ally of Pope Francis, has insisted that there will be a keen focus on women at the upcoming Synod of Bishops on synodality despite the fact that ordination to the diaconate has been taken off the table in the assembly's working document ...


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Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised on the Website of the Education Gazette: 

Vacancies at Caritas Aotearoa: 

Job vacancies in the Catholic dioceses of ...


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THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND


The six dioceses:

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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'. 

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

Catholic Diocese of Christchurch. 'Inform'  

Catholic Diocese of Dunedin. Newsletter

NZ Catholic Education Office Newsletter 'Kotui'

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' 

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul NZ. 
https://www.svdp.org.nz/resources/  Newsletters. News in Brief:  

'Tui Motu Interislands'. An independent Catholic magazine. 

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NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference

Catholic Discovery NZ (Catholic Enquiry Centre)

'NZ Catholic' newspaper

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand

Catholic Theological College

Holy Cross Seminary

Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ

Society of St Vincent de Paul NZ

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Sunday, July 7, 2024

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

College extension open at last
Following major construction delays, the new 66-bed extension to Aquinas College is finally open. The University of Otago residential hall extension was originally scheduled to be completed in February last year, but the completion date got moved out to July 2023, then again to January this year, when it was hoped it would be  ready for the arrival of 2024 students ...

Exploring mission stations in the Far North
Motorhomes Caravans & Destinations  5 Jul 2024
Tripping around the Far North, the magnificent beaches that scallop the coastline lost some of their appeal when the temperatures suddenly turned south, so rather than heading for home, Jill Malcolm decided to follow a theme, setting out to visit the surviving mission stations that give so much context to the Far North. As well as the missions themselves, hundreds of tiny churches are dotted all over the countryside as testimony to missionary zeal. By 1845, three major denominations – Anglican, Wesleyan, and Catholic – had religious footholds in New Zealand and were battling for converts.

Newshub investigation uncovers new allegations against priest accused of sexual abuse in Upper Hutt
A Newshub investigation into historic allegations of abuse at a Catholic-run orphanage in Upper Hutt has led to revelations the church has already upheld a separate complaint against one of the priests accused. 

Interviewing Pope Francis an unforgettable experience
An early morning interview with Pope Francis was an experience that university student Seamus Lohrey will never forget. He was one of 12 university students chosen from the Asia-Pacific region to interview Pope Francis in a live video call on June 21 ...

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FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (B) 

Today's Mass is celebrated by Father Stephen Berecz at the parish of St John the Baptist, Parnell, Auckland. It can be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RgheJW5xdw

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 Sundays of the Year: 

Homily Studio (podcast): Sunday 30 June 2023 
Join Lucienne Hensel & Catherine Gibbs in conversation with John Kinder reflecting on the scriptures for the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Your Catholic Corner (podcast)
Biblical Connections: Ezekiel's Rejection, Jesus' Triumph
Discover how the prophetic messages of Ezekiel and the miracles of Jesus can deepen your faith and transform your life. Julie South unpacks the connections between the Book of Ezekiel, 2 Corinthians, and the Gospel of Mark for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Marist Laity NZ. Living The Word:  http://livingtheword.org.nz/
14th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Anger or Acceptance

Inspired Word: A video reading and commentary on the gospel of the day by Sister Stephanie Kitching and Sister Marcellin Wilson
Mark 6:1-6 Jesus is rejected at Nazareth

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Catholic leader congratulates Keir Starmer for becoming new British Prime Minister

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Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised on the Website of the Education Gazette: 

Vacancies at Caritas Aotearoa: 

Job vacancies in the Catholic dioceses of ...


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THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND


The six dioceses:

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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'. 

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

Catholic Diocese of Christchurch. 'Inform'  

Catholic Diocese of Dunedin. Newsletter

NZ Catholic Education Office Newsletter 'Kotui'

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' 

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul NZ. 
https://www.svdp.org.nz/resources/  Newsletters. News in Brief:  

'Tui Motu Interislands'. An independent Catholic magazine. 

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NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference

Catholic Discovery NZ (Catholic Enquiry Centre)

'NZ Catholic' newspaper

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand

Catholic Theological College

Holy Cross Seminary

Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ

Society of St Vincent de Paul NZ

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Sunday, June 30, 2024


NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE


** Caritas is urging the Government to act urgently to address human trafficking in Aotearoa New Zealand. 

** New Zealander Br Peter Bray FSC now has less than 200km to go on his Camino de Santiago pilgrimage from Pamplona to Santiago in Spain

** Radio NZ reports on Bishop Michael Gielen's unveiling of the shortlist of seven suggested names for the proposed new Catholic cathedral in Christchurch to replace the  Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament destroyed in the 2011 earthquake

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'NZ CATHOLIC' 


'NZ Catholic', the national Catholic newspaper published by the Bishop of Auckland, will no longer be published as a paper edition after the end of June. From July, the newspaper will be distributed free via the Internet as a monthly publication. 

The final print edition - no. 688  June 30, 2024 - presents 15 pages of photos of Catholic life in New Zealand as reported by the newspaper between 1996 and 2024. The full content of  this edition is free to read  at: https://indd.adobe.com/view/22813fcd-2f9e-447b-a9de-025dea9a1392

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Catholic Church buys landmark Auckland wine estate - but did it pay the $7.5m asking price?
The Catholic Church has snapped up a landmark Auckland winery famous for its summer music concerts, OneRoof can reveal. Ascension Wine Estate, which had been on the market for nearly two years, sold for an undisclosed price and is set to be turned over to the Catholic Diocese of Auckland within months. The diocese confirmed it had plans to open a new church and community centre at the 6.23ha site, which is located just outside of Warkworth ...

New Bishop, John Adams, visits St Marcellin School
Newly-appointed Bishop John Adams, from the Palmerston North Catholic Diocese, led a special mass with the children and staff of St Marcellin School on Wednesday, June 26, at Holy Family Church in Whanganui ...

Survivors of abuse under St John of God call for accountability
Darryl Smith's life - and all the opportunities and hopes contained - was stolen at the hands of the Brothers Hospitallers of St John of God. For almost four decades, the Catholic order claimed to care for the children in Christchurch no one else would. Marylands School, St Joseph's Orphanage and the Hebron Trust were meant to offer refuge for some of the country's most vulnerable children. Instead, they were dens of depravity where innocence was stolen and lives were destroyed ...

Shortlist of possible names announced for Catholic cathedral
Two saints who spent time in Canterbury and the name of the former cathedral are among a shortlist of seven possible names for the new Christchurch Catholic cathedral. Last month, Bishop Michael Gielen invited Catholics to suggest potential cathedral names and share the reasons behind their nomination. Gielen and a group of advisers considered the responses, took that information to prayer and developed the list of seven remaining candidates ...

Pope asked to change Catholic Church's attitude to abortion, queer people in revamp
A young Cantabrian has asked the Pope to consider "the Church's failure" to uphold the dignity of all people when considering a revamp of the Catholic Church. Seamus Lohrey, 20, was one of 12 young people from the Asia-Pacific to speak to Pope Francis on Friday, as part of the Catholic Church's worldwide and multi-year consultation on the future of the church ...

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THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (B) 


Today's Mass is celebrated by Monsignor Bernard Kiely at the parish of the Good Shepherd, Balmoral. Auckland. It can be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gnx1ovz62Vg

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 Sundays of the Year: 

Homily Studio (podcast): Sunday 30 June 2023 
Join Kath Petrie, Jane Maisey, John Kinder & Triona Doocey in conversation reflecting on the scriptures for the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Your Catholic Corner (podcast)
Unlocking Faith: From Wisdom Teachings to Miraculous Healings in Mark
Discover how ancient wisdom and Jesus' miracles can deepen your faith and transform your life. Julie South unpacks the connections between the Book of Wisdom, 2 Corinthians, and the Gospel of Mark for the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time. 

Marist Laity NZ. Living The Word:  http://livingtheword.org.nz/
13th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Searching for healing

Inspired Word: A video reading and commentary on the gospel of the day by Sister Stephanie Kitching and Sister Marcellin Wilson
Mark 5:25-34   Jairus' daughter and the woman who touched Jesus' cloak

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Vacancies at Caritas Aotearoa: 

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New Zealand Catholic 
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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'. 

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

Catholic Diocese of Christchurch. 'Inform'  

Catholic Diocese of Dunedin. Newsletter

NZ Catholic Education Office Newsletter 'Kotui'

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' 

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul NZ. 
https://www.svdp.org.nz/resources/  Newsletters. News in Brief:  

'Tui Motu Interislands'. An independent Catholic magazine. 

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Catholic Discovery NZ (Catholic Enquiry Centre)

'NZ Catholic' newspaper

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand

Catholic Theological College

Holy Cross Seminary

Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ

Society of St Vincent de Paul NZ

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Sunday, June 23, 2024

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE


** It's a wrap! The 2024 Catholic Education Convention has finished its successful three days at the TSB Arena in Wellington. 

** CathNews NZ has an item on the new lay adult formation programme -- "Called and Equipped" -- that will start in the Wellington archdiocese next year.

** A positive story about a Catholic church on Stuff today! St Joseph's Church in Temuka is about to get its new spire after the original was damaged in the 7.1-magnitude Canterbury quake of 2010. 

** Te Kupenga "Taste of Theology"  lecture series: In the next lecture in the series, Sr Susanna Yun revisits another Vatican II document, Sacrosanctum Concilium (The Constitution on Sacred Liturgy), 

** Talofa lava! Today's CathNews NZ reports that the appointment of West Auckland parish priest Fr Mosese Tui as the new Archbishop of Apia-Samoa "has been met with widespread acclaim and congratulations in Samoa."

** WelCom's special June-July issue is out now, with seven full pages of stories and pictures of the reopening of Wellington's Cathedral of the Sacred Heart; and much more! 

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'NZ CATHOLIC' 

Full text articles: https://nzcatholic.org.nz/2024/  

NZ Catholic to cease printing, and transition to a new digital publication
NZ Catholic, the national Catholic newspaper published by the Bishop of Auckland, is to cease its paper edition at the end of June. From July, the newspaper will be distributed free via the Internet as a monthly publication. A final photographic commemorative edition on paper will  be published on 30 June.

The full content of  'NZ Catholic', no. 686  June 2, 2024, is free to read on NZC's home page (right-hand column - 'Paper ending')

In the second-to-last issue of the paper edition, no. 687, June 16-29: 'NZ Catholic' moves to digital format ... Former winery could be future parish site (Warkworth) ... Caritas reacts to 2024 budget ... Chch Catholics invited to suggest cathedral name ... NZ synod consultation document sent to Rome ... NZ synod consultation document sent to Rome ... Religious sister is top scholar at Te Kupenga (Sr Lyra Manalo RSM) ... Editorial: So long, farewell, haere ra, goodbye ... Unite 2024 uplifts young Syro-Malabar Catholics ... NZ's second-ever Filipino MP makes maiden speech ... Bishop opposes bill concerning Maori wards ... Oceania bishops 'paddling together' in Wellington ... Scripture: A profound sense of God's presence (12th Sunday Ordinary Time) ... Helen Luxford: Endings and new beginnings ... Br Kieran Fenn was gregarious, gentle and kind ... Hands of Jesus were inspiration to start woodcarving (Bill Verryt).

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BUILDING BRIDGES INITIATIVE

In Loyola University Chicago's Building Bridges initiative, in partnership with the Pontifical Commission for Latin America and with the support of  other Vatican dicasteries, university students in different regions listen, dialogue and discern common concerns and hopes that a representative then shares with Pope Francis during a live Zoom call.

The June 20 call was the fourth Building Bridges event and it connected students from the Asia Pacific region, among them a New Zealand representative, Seamus Lohrey, at Waikato University. In the video, Seamus' contribution can be seen and heard here:

A summary report on the event is here:

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Inspiring renovation at Temuka's St Joseph's Church (text and video)
The return of a landmark spire is on the horizon as the major restoration of a Temuka church continues. The historic St Joseph's Catholic Church will soon have a new spire after the original was damaged in the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that hit Canterbury in 2010, as part of a $2.074 million project to revamp and earthquake-strengthen the building ...

Giving musical expression to a passion for life
Late on the coldest Christmas Eve I can ever remember, my wife and I arrived at the basilica in Christchurch's Barbadoes St to play in the orchestra for midnight mass. We climbed the tightly curving iron staircase to the organ loft and sat there shivering and wondering why on earth we had agreed to Don Whelan's persistent requests to come and play. As soon as Don gave the first downbeat we knew here was a man possessed of a direct musical hotline to God ...

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TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (B) 


Today's Mass is celebrated by Monsignor Bernard Kiely at the parish of the Good Shepherd, Balmoral. Auckland. It can be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9e9hxF0HZds

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 Sundays of the Year: 

Homily Studio (podcast): Sunday 23 June 2024 
Join Kath Petrie, Rory Paterson, Catherine Gibbs and John Kinder in conversation reflecting on the scriptures for the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Homily for the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time by Fr Anthony Trenwith (podcast): 

Your Catholic Corner (podcast)
Overcoming Fear with Faith: Lessons from the Disciples in the Storm
Sometimes, do you feel like you're in the middle of a raging storm, struggling to find peace and purpose? Discover how the Old Testament story of Job and Jesus calming the storm in the Gospels hold the key to navigating life's challenges.

Marist Laity NZ. Living The Word:  http://livingtheword.org.nz/
12th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Be Still

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Vatican doubles down on courtship of China
This week the Vatican appears to be re-upping its efforts to secure further goodwill with Chinese authorities, as two top officials are poised to speak at a presentation on a key figure in the development of the Church in China ...

Vatican summons former U.S. nuncio on charges of schism
A Vatican decree published on social media by Italian Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, a former nuncio to the United States who has accused Pope Francis of abuse coverup, states that he has been accused of schism ...

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Vacancies at Caritas Aotearoa: 

Job vacancies in the Catholic dioceses of ...


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THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND


The six dioceses:

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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'. 

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

Catholic Diocese of Christchurch. 'Inform'  

Catholic Diocese of Dunedin. Newsletter

NZ Catholic Education Office Newsletter 'Kotui'

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' 

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul NZ. 
https://www.svdp.org.nz/resources/  Newsletters. News in Brief:  

'Tui Motu Interislands'. An independent Catholic magazine. 

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NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference

Catholic Discovery NZ (Catholic Enquiry Centre)

'NZ Catholic' newspaper

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand

Catholic Theological College

Holy Cross Seminary

Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ

Society of St Vincent de Paul NZ

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Sunday, June 16, 2024

NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

West Auckland parish priest Fr Mosese Tui SDB appointed Archbishop of Samoa-Apia
Pope Francis has appointed Fr Mosese Vitolio Tui SDB – the parish priest of St Paul's Parish in Massey in West Auckland – as the new Archbishop of Samoa-Apia ...


** Ka pai Br Peter Bray FSC, on passing the 365 km mark on your Camino de Santiago pilgrimage, the halfway point from Pamplona to Santiago!
** Afio mai. Pope Francis has appointed Fr Mosese  Tui SDB – the parish priest of St Paul's Parish in Massey in West Auckland – as the new Archbishop of Samoa-Apia
** The Catholic Enquiry Centre is excited to launch a new section on its website for young Catholics. "Young Church" is designed to help young newcomers, and young Catholics who have moved to a new area, find out about events, groups and organisations where they can meet like-minded friends. 
** Today's CathNews NZ has an article on the weekend's reopening of Sacred Heart Cathedral in Wellington, including the homily by Archbishop Paul  (pictured knocking at the cathedral door). "

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'NZ CATHOLIC' 

NZ Catholic to cease printing, and transition to a new digital publication
https://nzcatholic.org.nz/2024/05/21/nz-catholic-to-cease-printing-and-transition-to-a-new-digital-publication/NZ Catholic, the national Catholic newspaper published by the Bishop of Auckland, is to cease its print publication at the end of June. A new monthly digital publication, which will retain the title NZ Catholic, will be developed and shared in the coming months. A final commemorative paper edition will be published on 30 June.

Full text articles: https://nzcatholic.org.nz/2024/  

The full content of  'NZ Catholic', no. 686  June 2, 2024, is free to read on NZC's home page (right-hand column - 'Paper ending')

In this issue: New defender of the bond appointed (Andrea Schmitz) ... NZ Catholic newspaper to cease publication ... Kiwi brother to walk Camino to help Palestinian people ... Revised New Jerusalem Bible recommended for lectionary ... A call to compassionate action to mark the birth of Meri Hohepa Suzanne Aubert ... Style showcased at Chanel College charity fashion show ... Living and praying for vocations ... Editorial: Looking on the lighter side of NZ Catholic ... Helen Luxford: Difficulties making choices from a Christian perspective.

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

West Auckland Parish Priest Fr Mosese Tui SDB Appointed Archbishop Of Samoa-Apia
Pope Francis has appointed Fr Mosese Vitolio Tui SDB – the parish priest of St Paul's Parish in Massey in West Auckland – as the new Archbishop of Samoa-Apia.

Pupil's '100 days' as PM speech wins out
A St Peter's College pupil will become the first from Gore to compete at a national speech competition for Maori pupils later this year. Eli Puna will travel to Tamaki Makaurau (Auckland) in September with four other Otakou (Otago) and Murihiku (Southland) competitors to compete in the Nga Manu Korero national secondary school speech competition at Spark Arena ...

Ukulele crowd work wins pupil busker competition
What is the secret to busking? According to one St Peter's College pupil it's just giving it a go. Lily MacLeod, 13, won the Under-14 section of the Freeze Ya Bits Off Busking competition, part of the Bayleys Tussock Country Music Festival, earlier this month ...

Napier students creating restricted drivers test simulation app
A team of teens from a Napier school are developing a free app to simulate a restricted driver's licence test that will help fellow youths learn safely and efficiently. Road Ready NZ is the brainchild of Year 12 Sacred Heart College Napier students who are taking part in the Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) ...

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ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (B) 

Today's Mass is celebrated by Fr Frank Napa, with Msgr David Tonks concelebrating, at the parish of St Joseph, Takapuna.  It can be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KubPVsqU-kA

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 Sundays of the Year: 

Homily Studio (podcast): Sunday 16 June 2024 
Join Jelvine Cortez, Kate Kearins, Colin MacLeod and Triona Doocey reflecting on the scriptures for the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Homily for the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time by Fr Anthony Trenwith (podcast): https://station15.co.nz/

Your Catholic Corner (podcast)
Patience, Faith and Growth: Spiritual Lessons from the Mustard Seed
Ever feel like the little things you do don't really matter or make an impact? Jesus had a different perspective, which is unpacked in this week's Your Catholic Corner podcast ...

Marist Laity NZ. Living The Word:  http://livingtheword.org.nz/
11th Sunday In Ordinary Time – Like a mustard seed

Inspired Word: A video reading and commentary on the gospel of the day by Sister Stephanie Kitching
Mark 4:26-34  The parable of the growing seed
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CRUX - Edited by John L. Allen Jr. and Inés San Martin
Comedians star-struck by 'bizarre' meeting with Pope Francis
On Friday Pope Francis delivered a ringing endorsement of humor by hosting more than a hundred comedians at the Vatican, in an experience most described as delightful if also a bit "bizarre" ...

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EVENTS
New Zealand Catholic Education Convention
TSB Bank Arena, Wellington. 19-21 June 2024

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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.caritas.org.nz/work-with-us

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