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'NZ CATHOLIC'

http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

In issue no. 365, May 8 - 21 2011 : 1 million at beatification of JPII ... Little miracles in Christchurch schools ... Easter celebrations in Rome ... Advertising feature: NZ Catholic Education (5 pages)

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Some charities sitting on a heap of assets
http://tinyurl.com/3zn3rrl
Many charities are amassing wealth rather than using it to further their charitable ends, says a charities sector researcher. Independent researcher Dr Michael Gousmett, also chief executive of the St Vincent de Paul Society in New Zealand, said an analysis of the financial position of the top 10 charities ranked by assets and excluding universities reveals they hold $1.8 billion in investments, or 39% of their total assets of $4.5 billion.

He waits for me in heaven : Tornado widow speaks (photo)
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10724007
On Tuesday, Jeanette Dacayan's world collapsed. Now she faces the agonising task of rebuilding it on her own

Cathedral's fate remains unclear (text, photos, video)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/4969039/Cathedrals-fate-remains-unclear
The dome on the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament may be down in four weeks, but the fate of the Christchurch landmark is still unclear.

Church fundraiser (full text)
Eastern Courier
http://tinyurl.com/3jcd326
St Luke’s Catholic community in Flat Bush needs a new church. At present the weekly Sunday Eucharist is held in the Sancta Maria College auditorium while other church services are held in the chapel. The number of parishioners has been growing since they started five years ago and they now have more than 600 every Sunday. They are hosting a choral concert at the college gymnasium at 7pm on May 6 to fundraise for the new church. Tickets at $10 are available from Nanette Ferian on 269-7055.

Parish hall solid as ever on new site (photo)
Cambridge Edition
http://tinyurl.com/4yhygkv
This Sunday, the St Peter’s Catholic community will celebrate their parish hall’s new life with an official blessing and opening.

Christians unite at Easter (photo)
The Hutt News
http://tinyurl.com/453msyr

Sale boosts church funds (photo)
Hauraki Herald
http://tinyurl.com/3cwa8ru
A monster garage sale on Saturday attracted a good turnout and raised funds for the restoration of two country churches. Hikutaia’s Catholic and Community churches were built around 1912 to 1914.

Fire disrupts classes (full text)
Waikato Times — News — 3 May 2011 — 3
An empty classroom at Hamilton East's Marian Catholic School received minor damage yesterday after a fire started in a fluorescent lightbulb. Fire safety officer Kevin Holmes said the block of classrooms was evacuated about midday. The room was not in use at the time.

Fire victim renowned for her caring (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/local-papers/kapiti-observer/4951638/Fire-victim-renowned-for-her-caring
More than 100 people, including the Philippine Charges d'Affaires, attended the funeral of Roselle Ramirez on Thursday. Ms Ramirez died in a Paraparaumu Beach house fire on April 13, after a laptop re-charging in the lounge caught fire.

Concern at removal of items from Teschemakers (photo)
http://www.odt.co.nz/regions/north-otago/157848/concern-removal-items-teschemakers
The removal of historic items from the chapel at the former Teschemakers girls' boarding school has upset former pupil Susie Scott, who wants them returned because the property's future is now assured.

Dominican sister 'devastated' chapel items gone (photo)
http://www.odt.co.nz/regions/north-otago/158295/dominican-sister-devastated-chapel-items-gone
A Dominican Sister who taught at Teschemakers College has raised concerns about the removal of statues and other items from the chapel at the former Catholic girls' boarding school.

Churches mark beatification of Pope John Paul
http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/74119/churches-mark-beatification-of-pope-john-paul
The Catholic church in New Zealand has marked the beatification of Pope John Paul II at ceremonies around the country.

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News of the Schools
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Integrated schools get more money
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/education/4962879/Integrated-schools-get-more-money
More money and pupils are going to integrated schools, with one of New Zealand's oldest and most exclusive schools a step closer to joining the system.

Carmel College, Auckland: Teachers on mission to help needy (photo)
North Shore Times http://tinyurl.com/43sevfr

Liston College, Auckland: Operation success for impaled boy
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10723995

Sacred Heart College, Lower Hutt: Peace Day planned. Bullying in focus
The Hutt News http://tinyurl.com/3d3fveb

St Bernard's College, Lower Hutt: Visual symphony from a spray can (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/arts/4950054/Visual-symphony-from-a-spray-can

St Joseph's School, Timary: History, stone carving, ignite cultural spark (photo)
The Timaru Herald http://tinyurl.com/3c6nu88

St Patrick's College, Wellington: St Pat's team reach goal at national tournament
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/sport/college-sport/4957042/St-Pats-team-reach-goal-at-national-tournament

St Peter's College, Palmerston North: Speaking of an argument... (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/4954077/Speaking-of-an-argument


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INSPIRATIONAL TV

http://inspirationaltv.net

'The Road Ahead'
Luke 24:13-16, 28-35: a reading and discussion with Sister Stephanie Kitching

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'BEING FRANK' - New Zealand Catholic blogs

http://www.beingfrank.co.nz

** Viewing religion through political eyes (shifting apologetics from the political to the spiritual)

** “In order for a war to be just, three things are necessary... (the death of Bin Laden)

** A little perspective please (Bin Laden: the reaction in America)

** Death… and celebration? Bin Laden: is the signing and dancing a bit too much?)

** When in Rome, do as the bloggers do (a conference of Catholic bloggers at the Vatican)

** Against Easter Trading Laws

** An eventful weekend (the Beatification, the Wedding, the Eucharistic Convention ...)


See also Gavin Abraham's blog 'The Catholic Soapbox:
http://catholicsoapbox.com

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NEW ZEALAND COMMENTARIES ON THE SUNDAY READINGS

Living the Word - Fr Frank Bird sm http://livingtheword.org.nz

Reflect - Veronica Lawson rsm http://www.welcom.org.nz/?sid=394

Daily Reflections (right-hand column) http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz

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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC - John L. Allen Jr

http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic

What to do about Sodano?
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic/what-do-about-sodano

In Rome and in Catholic circles around the world, a question is quietly circulating which only Pope Benedict XVI can answer: What to do about Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Pope John Paul II's former Secretary of State, who still holds the post of Dean of the College of Cardinals? ...

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WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH

http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

http://www.romereports.com (video)

http://www.youtube.com/vatican (news of Pope Benedict - video)

CatholicHerald.co.uk - Morning Catholic must-reads:
http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/author/luke/page/14/

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EMPLOYMENT

[Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the
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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

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Beatification of Pope John Paul II (28 Apr 2011)

Pope John Paul II will be a step closer to sainthood when he is beatified this Sunday 1 May, after which he will be known as Blessed John Paul II. His beatification will be celebrated by Pope Benedict XVI in St. Peter's Square in Rome. Watch the beatification ceremony live at Pope2you.net, with coverage from 6.30pm New Zealand time. The beatification ceremony will commence at 8pm New Zealand time. Pope John Paul II is the only Pope to have visited New Zealand and spent three days here in November 1986...

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Catholics mark John Paul's beatification
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/4944768/Catholics-mark-John-Pauls-beatification
Wellington Catholics will lead the global celebrations of the beatification of Pope John Paul II tomorrow. Pope Benedict XVI will officiate at a ceremony in Rome at 8pm (NZ time). Wellington Catholics, however, will commemorate the event early with a mass at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Thorndon, at 10am, celebrated by Archbishop John Dew...

Big turnout for lively priest (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/4933083/Big-turnout-for-lively-priest
Auckland's political establishment - from the Left and the Right as well as the avowedly apolitical along with the religious - have turned out today to farewell Father Terry Dibble.

Catholic Convention To Focus On Pope John Paul II
International Catholic Speakers This Weekend in Takapuna:
Talks on Pope John Paul II, Conversion and Faith
http://www.voxy.co.nz/lifestyle/catholic-convention-focus-pope-john-paul-ii/5/88698
Incredible conversion stories by an American junkie-turned priest and a legendary Aussie TV broadcaster, talks by the Papal Nuncio, and a special focus on Pope John Paul II are planned for the Eucharistic Convention (29 April-1 May).


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EASTER 2011
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Resurrection of interest in Easter services (photo)
Waikato Times
http://tinyurl.com/3mmnl3c
Record numbers of Hamilton faithful found their way to places of worship over Easter Weekend and local church leaders hope the trend will continue...

Walk for Witness (photo)
Waiheke Marketplace
http://tinyurl.com/3nwu7bx
Despite the threat of rain there was a good turnout for the traditional Good Friday Walk for Witness. The procession of young and not so young started outside the Presbyterian Church, walked around Oneroa and finished at the Catholic Church. Dave Graham carried the cross which Robert Gray from the Presbyterian Church says symbolises God’s grace to the world.

Leading the way at Easter (photo)
Piako Post
http://tinyurl.com/3jcm3fw
Good crowds again attended the traditional Procession of the Cross around churches in Piako on Good Friday. The Te Aroha march, pictured right, started outside St Joseph’s Catholic Church at 9.30am, finishing with a service in the domain after stops along Whitaker St. In Morrinsville the Way of the Cross got under way at Morrinsville Baptist Church, photo above, in Moorhouse St at 10am, stopping at Knox Presbyterian Church, St Matthew’s Anglican Church, St Joseph’s Catholic Church and ending with morning tea in Morrinsville Methodist Church on Thames St.

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News of the Schools
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John Paul College, Rotorua: Rotorua Anzac Day Service (photo)
The Daily Post — A005 — 26 April 2011
http://www.rotoruadailypost.co.nz/have-your-say/news/youngsters-introduced-to-past/3949546/

Sacred Heart College, Lower Hutt: Duffy dynasty reigns in Hutt netball (photo)
The Hutt News
http://tinyurl.com/4yzuth7

St Joseph's School, Pleasant Point: St Joseph’s pupils enjoy rural romp (photo captions)
High Country Community Herald
http://tinyurl.com/3na7hyd

St Patrick's College, Silverstream: St Pats’ team set to make a splash
The Dominion Post
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/sport/college-sport/4930076/St-Pats-team-set-to-make-a-splash

St Peter's College, Auckland: Luck of the Irish saves Stephen after balcony fall (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/4922206/Luck-of-the-Irish-saves-balcony-fall-victim

St Peter's College, Palmerston North: Quick learner enjoys success on the hills (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/sport/4927068/Quick-learner-enjoys-success-on-the-hills/

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INSPIRATIONAL TV

http://inspirationaltv.net

'Return'
John 20:19-31: a reading and discussion with Rev. Dr Raymond Pelly and Very Rev. Frank Nelson at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.

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'BEING FRANK' - New Zealand Catholic blogs

http://www.beingfrank.co.nz

** Decisions, decisions, decisions… (loving God in and out of season)

** “Hey, you lost your money fair and square! I didn’t scam nobody!” (Lisbon taxi drivers)

** Etiquette fit for the Queen but not the Lord (Catholic liturgical etiquette)

** A growing empire (Icon Media's new projects)

** Exhortation and Kohima (liturgies in Rome this Easter)

** Christ, Our Liberator, Lives! (reflecting on the reason for the season)

** Let the feast begin (celebrating the liturgical year)

See also Gavin Abraham's blog 'The Catholic Soapbox:
http://catholicsoapbox.com

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NEW ZEALAND COMMENTARIES ON THE SUNDAY READINGS

Living the Word - Fr Frank Bird sm http://livingtheword.org.nz

Reflect - Veronica Lawson rsm http://www.welcom.org.nz/?sid=394

Daily Reflections (right-hand column) http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz

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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC - John L. Allen Jr

http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic

Towards the beatification of John Paul II
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic/towards-beatification-john-paul-ii

This morning, what one Roman priest has defined as the “spiritual marathon” surrounding John Paul II’s beatification began. The opening act, so to speak, came with the removal of the late pope’s casket from its tomb, in preparation for its eventual placement in the chapel of St. Sebastian in the heart of St. Peter’s Basilica...

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EVENTS

Eucharistic Convention 2011
April 29 - May 1 2011, Westlake Boys High Auditorium, Takapuna, North Shore, Auckland
http://www.eucharisticconvention.com

Jesus 4 Real Camps, 2011, Palm Grove Christian Camp, Paraparaumu
http://www.jesus4real.org.nz
Years 11 - 13 : Wednesday 27 April - Sunday 1 May
("Early Bird" Registrations close 16 March, All Registrations close 13 April)

Years 9 - 10 : Wednesday 12 - Sunday 16 October
("Early Bird" Registrations close 31 August, All Registrations close 28 September)

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SMNZ Marists - the Society of Mary in New Zealand
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WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH

http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

http://www.romereports.com (video)

http://www.youtube.com/vatican (news of Pope Benedict - video)

CatholicHerald.co.uk - Morning Catholic must-reads:
http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/author/luke/page/14/

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EMPLOYMENT

[Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the
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FROM THE CATHOLIC PRESS

Pope's Easter Mass to be on NZ TV channels on April 25
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/viewDocument.aspx?DocumentID=2107
Triangle and Stratos Television are to help Catholics celebrate one of the most important events in their religious calendar by broadcasting the Easter Papal Mass and message from St Peter's Square, Vatican City on both channels this Easter Monday (April 25) at 10:30am New Zealand time... [Also on the Internet at http://www.ecasttv.co.nz/channel_detail.php?program_id=&channel_id=177 - ML ]

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

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EASTER 2011
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A time to imagine what might be
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10720638
An Easter message from the churches of Auckland

Crossing Paths At Easter (photo caption)
The Dominion Post
http://tinyurl.com/42l7bn6
Churchgoers literally had their own cross to bear as they gathered together for an ecumenical Good Friday procession. The 90-minute march began from St Mary’s Anglican Church in Whitby at 8am yesterday and ended at St Teresa’s Catholic ..Church in Plimmerton.

Store to flout law on Easter trade
Marlborough Express
http://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/news/4914967/Store-to-flout-law-on-Easter-trade
Blenheim New World is to open on Easter Sunday, defying a Department of Labour ban on trading on the day.

Disasters prompt religious revival
Churches see lift in numbers on pews (photo)
http://www.bayofplentytimes.co.nz/local/news/disasters-prompt-religious-revival/3949290/
Tauranga churches are expecting large congregations this Easter because of a resurgence in the popularity of religion.

Island churches expect good Easter turnout (photo)
Waiheke Marketplace
http://tinyurl.com/3fhsh6k

Walk to mark Easter
Hauraki Herald
http://tinyurl.com/3voj4fa

The Walk of the Cross (photo)
Kapi Mana News
http://tinyurl.com/3gds4bv

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OTHER NEWS
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For God's Sake (photos)
The Dominion Post — Your Weekend — 23 Apr 2011 — 8
Pages one and two: http://tinyurl.com/3bhpcjj
Pages three and four: http://tinyurl.com/3pesmrj
Pages five and six: http://tinyurl.com/3qgf9gl

When was the last time you talked with your mates about God? As members of a secular society, many New Zealanders consider their faith a private matter. This Easter, Sarah Catherall talks to Kiwis (*) about what they really believe and finds a diverse spirituality.

* Sir Paul Callaghan, scientist; Warren Maxwell, musician; Lynley Webster, real estate agency administrator; Celia Wade-Brown, Wellington mayor; John Dew, Catholic Archbishop Of Wellington; Hamish Carson, athlete; Bob Parker, mayor of Christchurch; Mary Denton, Federation of Islamic Associations of NZ


Historic Lyttelton churches hurt (photo)
Christchurch Mail
http://tinyurl.com/3je8ocq
The fate of Lyttelton's historic St Joseph's Catholic Church hangs in the balance ...

Surgery quest for brave girl (photo)
http://www.bayofplentytimes.co.nz/local/news/surgery-quest-for-brave-girl/3949306/
A Papamoa family desperate for their daughter to receive life-changing eye surgery unavailable in New Zealand is hoping to obtain money for the operation to be performed in New York.

Priest honours relative (photo)
North Shore Times
http://tinyurl.com/3w26wbk
A newly ordained priest who’s leading an Anzac Day service in Glenfield says it is a chance to honour relatives who in fought in World War Two. Father Brian Lange, who became a priest in May last year at age 63, says his father and uncle both fought in the war.

Catholics get together for messages of inspiration
North Shore Times
http://tinyurl.com/3fxu4ou
Legendary Australian journalist Michael Willesee is one of the main speakers at a Catholic convention on the North Shore.

Farewell Peter Keenan (photo)
The Horowhenua Mail
http://tinyurl.com/3hr7l5q
About 300 people gathered at St Joseph’s Church on Monday to celebrate the life of Horowhenua councillor Peter Keenan, who passed away on Wednesday of last week after a long battle with cancer.

Positive music earns scholarship reward
Horowhenua Mail
http://tinyurl.com/3c4ajm4
Horowhenua songstress Teresa Hoskins has again been rewarded for her musical talents, scoring one of 15 Whitireia Polytechnic scholarships.

Innovative nun’s focus on making a difference (photo)
The Press
http://tinyurl.com/3hxln46
In 1972, three nuns of the Order of Mercy stunned Christchurch Catholics by resigning from teaching at Villa Maria College and moving to Aranui. The initiator was Sister Teresa O’Connor. Described by colleague Sister Pauline O’Regan as a visionary, O’Connor planned a community development scheme among the needy in new housing areas of north-east Christchurch.

Golden celebration for couple's milestone (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/4898952/Golden-celebration-for-couples-milestone
Fifty years of marriage has just "flown by" for Jane and Tom Coughlan. The pair celebrated their anniversary in style this weekend, with friends and family travelling from as far away as Auckland to attend the festivities at Sacred Heart Basilica.

Church welcomes special visas for religious workers (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/4902895/Church-welcomes-visas-for-religious-workers/
The Catholic Church is welcoming the development of a special priest's visa, saying current immigration laws discriminate against religious workers for responding to a "calling", not a job advertisement.

Dedicated to good works (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/news/obituaries/4907476/Dedicated-to-good-works
One of the last of the handful of Invercargill women who set up the National Council of Women in Southland half a century ago was farewelled in a Requiem Mass at St Mary's Basilica in the city last week. Kathleen Patricia Hall died at the age of 91 in Hamilton, where, following the loss of her husband, Len, she had made her home with her son, David.

Traffic stopped for former officer
Cambridge Edition
http://tinyurl.com/3m7j4yz
William Max Riley died last Tuesday, April 12, at Resthaven aged 72.

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News of the Schools
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Garin College, Nelson: Garin faces off with Golden Bay (photos) The Leader Richmond-Waimea http://tinyurl.com/3ko2kjz

Kavanagh College, Dunedin: Kavanagh College expansion begins (photo) http://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/157016/kavanagh-college-expansion-begins

Marian College, St Bede's College, Christchurch: Marian and St Bede’s to share site till end of year (full text) The Press http://tinyurl.com/3v9jcua

McCauley High School, Auckland: Govt foolish to sniff around school nursing for savings New Zealand Herald — A013 — 18 April 2011 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/politics/news/article.cfm?c_id=280&objectid=10719995

Sacred Heart College, Lower Hutt: Julianne Alvarez confident of another top showing (photo) http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/golf/4902725/Alvarez-confident-of-top-showing

Sacred Heart College, Lower Hutt: Quartet signs off with a splash as Sacred Heart claim bronze medal (photo) The Dominion Post http://tinyurl.com/3qddnvt

Sacred Heart College, Lower Hutt: Sacred Heart looked likely (photo) Hutt News http://tinyurl.com/3lx2s5f

Sacred Heart College, Napier: Culinary cool (photo) The Napier Mail http://tinyurl.com/3mrhfxm

Sacred Heart Girls College, Christchurch: Warm memories were unexpectedly evoked (photo) The Dominion Post http://tinyurl.com/3jfqbck

St John’s College, Hamilton: Students enchanted by Winn’s spell (photo) Waikato Times http://tinyurl.com/3pr3gjd

St Joseph’s School, Picton: 1000 daffodil bulbs put in ground (photo) The Marlborough Express http://tinyurl.com/44gnmw5

St Patrick's College, Wellington: Sacked St Pat’s staff member admits theft (photo) The Dominion Post http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/4898715/Sacked-St-Pats-worker-admits-theft

Verdon College, Invercargill: Teacher returns to inspire (photo) http://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/news/4898900/Teacher-returns-to-inspire

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INSPIRATIONAL TV

http://inspirationaltv.net

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'BEING FRANK' - New Zealand Catholic blogs

http://www.beingfrank.co.nz

See also Gavin Abraham's blog 'The Catholic Soapbox:
http://catholicsoapbox.com

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NEW ZEALAND COMMENTARIES ON THE SUNDAY READINGS

Living the Word - Fr Frank Bird sm http://livingtheword.org.nz

Reflect - Veronica Lawson rsm http://www.welcom.org.nz/?sid=394

Daily Reflections (right-hand column) http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz

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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC - John L. Allen Jr

http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic

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EVENTS

Eucharistic Convention 2011
April 29 - May 1 2011, Westlake Boys High Auditorium, Takapuna, North Shore, Auckland
http://www.eucharisticconvention.com

Jesus 4 Real Camps, 2011, Palm Grove Christian Camp, Paraparaumu
http://www.jesus4real.org.nz
Years 11 - 13 : Wednesday 27 April - Sunday 1 May
("Early Bird" Registrations close 16 March, All Registrations close 13 April)

Years 9 - 10 : Wednesday 12 - Sunday 16 October
("Early Bird" Registrations close 31 August, All Registrations close 28 September)

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SMNZ Marists - the Society of Mary in New Zealand
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WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH

http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

http://www.romereports.com (video)

http://www.youtube.com/vatican (news of Pope Benedict - video)

CatholicHerald.co.uk - Morning Catholic must-reads:
http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/author/luke/page/14/

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EMPLOYMENT

[Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the
Vacancies section of the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz ]

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LENT 2011

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand
http://www.caritas.org.nz/?sid=1126

Resources for Lent 2011: Online donation link ... Lenten resources for schools, parishes and groups ... Caritas Lenten Reflection Programme in English, Samoan, Tongan and (coming soon) Tokelauan ... List of contacts

Caritas's Lenten theme for 2011 is 'United by Our Common Humanity'. It derives from the New Zealand Bishops' statement 'A Consistent Ethic of Life – Te Kahu-O-te-Ora' which says, “A Consistent Ethic of life proclaims the dignity of every person. We are united by our common humanity, created in the image of God, and called to live in active love and tolerance of all who are different from ourselves.”

Lent is a time of prayer, fasting and sharing resources. Caritas' Lent Appeal is a practical way to give to those in need. The Lent Appeal is Caritas' most important of the year, raising funds to support relief and development programmes overseas, as well as education and advocacy for social justice in Aotearoa New Zealand. In view of the severe impact of the Christchurch earthquake, this year, 25 percent of the Lent Appeal will go towards helping people most affected by the Christchurch earthquake.

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

Updated information on Catholic parishes and Mass times in Christchurch and the status of Christchurch Catholic Schools

http://www.catholic.org.nz/news/fx-view-article.cfm?ctype=MRART&loadref=50&id=207

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'WEL-COM'

http://www.welcom.org.nz

** News **
Working for the common good - being salt and light Social Justice hui through the eyes of those who came ... Christchurch quake a Wellington response ... Archbishop John Dew: An archdiocesan plan for managing change ...

** Columns **
Archbishop's column: A Shoreless Ocean ... Verbum Domini - the word of God and the Holy Spirit, a continuing analysis of the document from last year's Synod, by Kieran Fenn FMS ... Editorial: discrimination continues in new law: The Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Bill passes into law, by Cecily McNeill ...

** Features **
In the wake of a quake 'I will never forget you' ... Answers to questions I don't have - the new translation ... SS Agape, Chionia and Irene, virgins and martyrs killed for hiding the scriptures AD 304

** Palmerston North **
A Scandinavian celebration ... Prayer for Scandinavian migrants ... New bishop coming but not quite yet

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

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Key backs Easter trading
http://www.rotoruadailypost.co.nz/have-your-say/news/key-backs-easter-trading/3948548/
Prime Minister John Key wants the rules around Easter trading liberalised and he says it is a conscience vote and people need to vote that way. He believes if MPs voted on Easter trading based on what their conscience told them the bill would pass.

Caritas maintains relationships in face of Govt funding drop
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1104/S00412/caritas-maintains-relationships-in-face-of-govt-funding-drop.htm
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand maintained most of its international partnerships in 2010, despite a difficult financial year.

Caritas & St Vincent de Paul Society bring winter warmth to Christchurch residents
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1104/S00398/agencies-bring-winter-warmth-to-christchurch-residents.htm
Caritas is helping provide warm winter clothing for Christchurch residents left out in the cold following the February earthquake. Caritas is partnering with the St Vincent de Paul Society and a Christchurch clothing company for the project.

Recycle shop makes a move (photo)
Waiheke Marketplace
http://tinyurl.com/3sfdv8g
A community recycling shop is looking forward to moving into its new premises. The New Hope Shop and timber store will be moving from Tahi Rd into the new Transfer station on Ostend Rd as soon as works are completed within the next few weeks.

Messiah returns for Christchurch fund
Waiheke Marketplace
http://tinyurl.com/4y2utfy
A performance of Handel’s Messiah will raise funds for Christchurch earthquake relief. The Waiheke Island Choral Society will reprise its successful 2009 performance at St Peter’s Catholic Church in Little Oneroa on Saturday at 7pm.

Bells saved before full toll known (photo)
The Press
http://tinyurl.com/3emn596
Century-old bells have been saved from a collapsed tower of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Christchurch

A hundred years later
Upper Hutt Leader
http://tinyurl.com/3wrnu7o
St Joseph’s School and church are having their centenary celebrations at Queen’s Birthday Weekend, June 3 to 5.

Half century for a sporting couple (photo)
Upper Hutt Leader
http://tinyurl.com/3vbcszb
Concussion is credited with bringing two national sports players back together and leading to 50 years of marriage. Rugby player Russell Watt met hockey player Betty Thorner in the bar on the interisland ferry Maori, which travelled nightly between Lyttelton and Wellington.

Doing God's work (photo caption)
Timaru Herald — News — 13 Apr 2011 — 1
Http://tinyurl.com/43hdj2o
Top job: Timaru men Chris Clark and Brett Jenkins have a job with a spectacular view of the city. They have been treating the Craigie Avenue Catholic Basilica for moss, then water-blasting the sandstone structure before applying a sealer to the exterior. The work is being done by Grant Jenkins Contracting.

Seven honoured by Pilot City Trust (photos)
The Napier Mail
http://tinyurl.com/3h6xdpz
Seven worthy citizens who personify the true meaning of community spirit by effectively providing a service that benefits everyone will be honoured at an awards ceremony next week.....

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Red Cross announces new grant for quake victims
Radio New Zealand Newswire — 14 Apr 2011 : 13:57:15
The Red Cross has announced it will create a one-off 500-dollar grant to help children displaced from schools in Christchurch following the earthquake in February.

De La Salle College, Auckland / Francis Douglas Memorial College, New Plymouth: FD teams knmock over La Salle Taranaki Daily News http://tinyurl.com/4xt6hus

Garin College, Nelson: A modern twist on Shakespeare The Nelson Mail http://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/news/4872611/A-modern-twist-on-Shakespeare

Hato Paora College, Feilding: Students trained in Brazilian martial art (photo) Manawatu Standard http://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/4871280/Students-trained-in-Brazilian-martial-art

John Paul College, Rotorua: Schools `free to decide' on facial piercings (photo) http://www.nzherald.co.nz/education/news/article.cfm?c_id=35&objectid=10719395

John Paul College, Rotorua: Student numbers to remain stable _ report The Daily Post (Rotorua)— A003 — 14 April 2011

Marian College, St Bede’s College, Christchurch: Parents give school sharing a pass mark http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/christchurch-earthquake-2011/4895609/Parents-give-school-sharing-a-pass-mark

Roncalli College, Timaru: State schools left in the cold http://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/4874779/State-schools-left-in-the-cold

Sacred Heart College, Lower Hutt: Enoka hopes advice will do the trick (photo) The Dominion Post http://tinyurl.com/3vox3lx

Sacred Heart Girls College, New Plymouth: Facial piercings now part of school uniform (video) http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/education/4885232/Facial-piercings-now-part-of-school-uniform/

St James' School, Palmerston North: Lunchtime drinks strictly old-school (photo) http://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/4875642/Lunchtime-drinks-strictly-old-school/

St Joseph’s School, Nelson: Pupils clean graves in leadup to Anzac Day (photo) The Nelson Mail http://tinyurl.com/4264rcr

St Patrick’s School, Taupo: Students lunch in solidarity (photo caption) Taupo Times http://tinyurl.com/3g76l5o

St Peter's School, Cambridge: St Peter’s tennis winners Cambridge Edition http://tinyurl.com/44z68zo

St Thomas of Canterbury College, Christchurch: 'Predatory' woman scams boys http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/4885179/Predatory-woman-scams-boys

St Thomas of Canterbury College, Christchurch: Web predator's new victims http://www.nzherald.co.nz/connect/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501833&objectid=10719885
Verdon College, Invercargill: Heroes' welcome (photo captions) Southland Times Http://tinyurl.com/3lvkv8x

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INSPIRATIONAL TV

http://inspirationaltv.net

'Ministry'
Matthew 21: 1-11 - a reading and reflection by Sr Stephanie Kitching.

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NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC PODCASTS

http://station15.libsyn.com

** Station XV ** Episode 43 Thu, 14 April 2011 - Prosecution, Persecution and Publication
From the persecution of Christians around the world to the burning of the Koran in Florida to episcopal memories from the South Pacific, the Station 15 team travels the world in this month’s episode

** Ignition ** Talk 2, Part 3 Mon, 11 April 2011
In part three of his talk on evangelisation from the 2010 Hearts Aflame Summer School, Fr Michael Gielen tackles the question "Who are we fighting with?" in the battle to be good Christians. This is the third of six episodes that comprise Fr Gielen's two-hour lecture.

** Ignition ** Talk 2, Part 2 Mon, 4 April 2011
In this week's episode, Fr Michael Gielen continues his talk on evangelisation and the challenge to all Christians to strive to be saints. This is the second of six episodes serialising this two-hour address given at the 2010 Hearts Aflame Catholic Summer School. Come back next week for the third instalment.

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'BEING FRANK' - New Zealand Catholic blogs

http://www.beingfrank.co.nz

** Cohabitation… (a pastoral letter on the pastoral care of couples who are cohabitating)

** More politics…. (conservatism and Christianity)

** St Martin I (the life and death of St Martin I, Pope from 649-653AD)

** Beauty in the Liturgy (an interview with Msgr Guido Marini, the Papal Master of Ceremonies.)

** The Times They Are a-Changin (a Family First poll on abortion law reform)

** Paying your loans before entering the vineyard (student loans, obstacles to religious vocations)

See also Gavin Abraham's blog 'The Catholic Soapbox:
http://catholicsoapbox.com

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NEW ZEALAND COMMENTARIES ON THE SUNDAY READINGS

Living the Word - Fr Frank Bird sm http://livingtheword.org.nz

Reflect - Veronica Lawson rsm http://www.welcom.org.nz/?sid=394

Daily Reflections (right-hand column) http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz

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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC - John L. Allen Jr

http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic

Thoughts on post-tribal Catholicism
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic/thoughts-post-tribal-catholicism

Tensions surrounding Catholic identity are very much in the air these days, and when they erupt they’re always a prescription for heartburn. People who regard themselves as authentically Catholic rarely enjoy being told they’re not, or that they’re only selectively so. Likewise, people who believe the faith they treasure is being misrepresented, or distorted, or eviscerated from within, typically get their Irish up. A key question facing the church, therefore, is how to manage those tensions constructively. I offered some thoughts on that subject on Wednesday, at a conference in Chicago sponsored by DePaul’s Center for World Catholicism and Intercultural Theology and titled “The Discourse of Catholicity” ...

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EVENTS

Eucharistic Convention 2011
April 29 - May 1 2011, Westlake Boys High Auditorium, Takapuna, North Shore, Auckland
http://www.eucharisticconvention.com

Jesus 4 Real Camps, 2011, Palm Grove Christian Camp, Paraparaumu
http://www.jesus4real.org.nz
Years 11 - 13 : Wednesday 27 April - Sunday 1 May
("Early Bird" Registrations close 16 March, All Registrations close 13 April)

Years 9 - 10 : Wednesday 12 - Sunday 16 October
("Early Bird" Registrations close 31 August, All Registrations close 28 September)

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FACEBOOK

Pompallier's People: The Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand
Facebook:
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Catholic Discipleship College
http://www.facebook.com/cdcnz

'The Fifteenth Station'
http://www.facebook.com/station15

SMNZ Marists - the Society of Mary in New Zealand
http://www.facebook.com/Marists

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WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH

http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

http://www.romereports.com (video)

http://www.youtube.com/vatican (news of Pope Benedict - video)

CatholicHerald.co.uk - Morning Catholic must-reads:
http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/author/luke/page/14/

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EMPLOYMENT

[Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the
Vacancies section of the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz ]

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LENT 2011

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand
http://www.caritas.org.nz/?sid=1126

Resources for Lent 2011: Online donation link ... Lenten resources for schools, parishes and groups ... Caritas Lenten Reflection Programme in English, Samoan, Tongan and (coming soon) Tokelauan ... List of contacts

Caritas's Lenten theme for 2011 is 'United by Our Common Humanity'. It derives from the New Zealand Bishops' statement 'A Consistent Ethic of Life – Te Kahu-O-te-Ora' which says, “A Consistent Ethic of life proclaims the dignity of every person. We are united by our common humanity, created in the image of God, and called to live in active love and tolerance of all who are different from ourselves.”

Lent is a time of prayer, fasting and sharing resources. Caritas' Lent Appeal is a practical way to give to those in need. The Lent Appeal is Caritas' most important of the year, raising funds to support relief and development programmes overseas, as well as education and advocacy for social justice in Aotearoa New Zealand. In view of the severe impact of the Christchurch earthquake, this year, 25 percent of the Lent Appeal will go towards helping people most affected by the Christchurch earthquake.

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'NZ CATHOLIC' - No.363, April 10 - 23 2011

http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

In the current issue: Marriage annulment fees rise 117% in NZ ... Signs of hope evident for faith, says bishop ... Special visa wanted for priests, religious ... Chch school is relocated for a third time .. NZ Catholic peace movement concerned about Vatican decision ... Icon of incredible strength and spirit (interview with Precious McKenzie MBE) ... A journey into an island's heart (Lilisiana, Solomon Islands) .. Ester Mass times for travellers ... Filipino's Auckland journey told ... Advertising feature: 2011 Eucharistic Convention

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FROM THE SECULAR MEDIA

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Bishop has stroke
Timaru Herald — News — 4 Apr 2011 — 3
The Catholic Bishop of Christchurch, Bishop Barry Jones, has suffered a stroke. Bishop Jones is expected to remain in Christchurch Hospital this week. The church said he had suffered a minor stroke. The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Barbadoes St is included in Civil Defence's list of buildings to be partially demolished after damage in last September's quake and again more extensively on February 22.

Bishop Barry Jones in hospital for at least a week.
http://deaconswell.blogspot.com/2011/04/bishop-barry-jones-in-hospital-for-at.html

New Zealand churches upset over hot cross buns 'like Jesus' (photo)
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/australiaandthepacific/newzealand/8433958/New-Zealand-churches-upset-over-hot-cross-buns-like-Jesus.html
A pizza company has caused outrage in New Zealand with billboards advertising hot cross buns accompanied by the slogan: "For a limited time. A bit like Jesus."

Catholic Bishop Releases Autobiography (photo)
http://www.voxy.co.nz/lifestyle/catholic-bishop-releases-autobiography/5/87384
Wellington-born Bishop Robin Leamy, a priest of the Society of Mary, today launched his autobiography, Truly Blessed - My Story, covering his formative years in the capital, his many years of ministry as priest and bishop in Christchurch and the South Pacific, and his time serving in Auckland and as a member of the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference.

Mayor welcomes new citizens (photo)
http://www.odt.co.nz/your-town/balclutha/155315/mayor-welcomes-new-citizens
After 45 years, Sister Noreen McGrath (66) is now a New Zealand citizen.

Radio New Zealand. Nights
19:15 Empty Churches - Father John O'Connor
http://podcast.radionz.co.nz/ngts/ngts-20110331-1915-Empty_Churches_-_Father_John_OConnor-048.mp3
Catholic priest Father John O'Connor is of a mind that religion is not about to become extinct in NZ, especially in light of how people responded to last month's Christchurch earthquake.

Survivor thinks twice about sites (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/4851786/Survivor-thinks-twice-about-sites
While his experience of Christchurch's devastating 6.3-magnitude earthquake may have made him question more the places he works in, it has not put Neil Hooper, 48, off his career. Yesterday he was at Timaru's Sacred Heart Basilica, ensuring its pipe organ will be in tune for a memorial concert tonight honouring the lives of South Island Organ Company employees Scott Lucy and Neil Stocker, and well-known Christchurch optometrist and organist Paul Dunlop.


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Some schools plan to return to their sites for term 3
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/4856898/Some-schools-plan-to-return-to-their-sites
Four new Rs – reports, repairs, returns and rebuilds – dominate Christchurch’s 11 quake-displaced schools.

Francis Douglas Memorial College, New Plymouth: Golden Time for Van der Merwe
Taranaki Daily News
http://tinyurl.com/3ul3twc

Roncalli College, Timaru: Over half miss NCEA at 4 schools
http://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/4862522/Over-half-miss-NCEA-at-4-schools

St John’s School, Mairangi Bay: School marks 50 years (photo)
North Shore Times
http://tinyurl.com/3croplz

St Mary's College, Ponsonby, Auckland: St Mary's gets Govt nod to boost roll to 1000 girls
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10718279

Stella Maris School, Silverdale: Founding principal bids farewell (photo)
Rodney Times
http://tinyurl.com/3k7grz7

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FROM THE CATHOLIC PRESS

Imagining (digital) parish life 10 years from now
Our Sunday Visitor (U.S.)
http://www.osv.com/tabid/7621/itemid/7771/Imagining-digital-parish-life-10-years-from-now.aspx

At St. Mary’s Catholic Center, the campus parish at Texas A&M University, one weekend last September, at the end of each Mass, the presiding priest asked all parishioners to whip out their cell phones and turn them on. He then asked them to text message some basic information to a number associated with the parish, including their name, phone number and email address. Within a couple of minutes, thousands of parishioners beamed their info to a registration database, establishing a digital connection between the parish and its parishioners (those without cell phones were still able to fill out traditional registration cards)...

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INSPIRATIONAL TV

http://inspirationaltv.net

'Giving Life'
John 11: 17-27 - a reading and reflection by Sr Stephanie Kitching.

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'BEING FRANK' - New Zealand Catholic blogs

http://www.beingfrank.co.nz

** An urgent message (an example in practice of a missionary Church: the shopping mall apostolate)

** Just a little bit cheeky if you ask me… (newborns in daycare)

** The Adventure of Orthodoxy (lessons of G.K. Chesterton's “Orthodoxy” for today)

** Burning Books (on burning the Koran, and the consequences)

** Amid the Spiritual Battle (an article on the prevalence of spiritual attacks)

** I’m pretty sure Lent doesn’t count in international airspace (crossing the international date line back to Ash Wednesday; and aeroplane evangelisation)


See also Gavin Abraham's blog 'The Catholic Soapbox:
http://catholicsoapbox.com

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NEW ZEALAND COMMENTARIES ON THE SUNDAY READINGS

Living the Word - Fr Frank Bird sm http://livingtheword.org.nz

Reflect - Veronica Lawson rsm http://www.welcom.org.nz/?sid=394

Daily Reflections (right-hand column) http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz

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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC - John L. Allen Jr

http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic


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EVENTS

Eucharistic Convention 2011
April 29 - May 1 2011, Westlake Boys High Auditorium, Takapuna, North Shore, Auckland
http://www.eucharisticconvention.com


Jesus 4 Real Camps, 2011, Palm Grove Christian Camp, Paraparaumu
http://www.jesus4real.org.nz
Years 11 - 13 : Wednesday 27 April - Sunday 1 May
("Early Bird" Registrations close 16 March, All Registrations close 13 April)

Years 9 - 10 : Wednesday 12 - Sunday 16 October
("Early Bird" Registrations close 31 August, All Registrations close 28 September)

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FACEBOOK

Pompallier's People: The Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand
Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Catholic-Church-in-Aotearoa-New-Zealand/149916141686808

Catholic Discipleship College
http://www.facebook.com/cdcnz

'The Fifteenth Station'
http://www.facebook.com/station15

SMNZ Marists - the Society of Mary in New Zealand
http://www.facebook.com/Marists

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WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH

http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

http://www.romereports.com (video)

http://www.youtube.com/vatican (news of Pope Benedict - video)

CatholicHerald.co.uk - Morning Catholic must-reads:
http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/author/luke/page/14/

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EMPLOYMENT

[Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the
Vacancies section of the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz ]


Community Programme Manager / Senior Social Worker, Challenge 2000, Johnsonville, Wellington
http://www.challenge2000.org.nz
Details in 'Wel-com' April 2011 p.19 and from Bridget Roche, challenge2000@xtra.co.nz ; tel: (04) 4776827 Applications close 15 April 2011

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LENT 2011

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand
http://www.caritas.org.nz/?sid=1126

Resources for Lent 2011: Online donation link ... Lenten resources for schools, parishes and groups ... Caritas Lenten Reflection Programme in English, Samoan, Tongan and (coming soon) Tokelauan ... List of contacts

Caritas's Lenten theme for 2011 is 'United by Our Common Humanity'. It derives from the New Zealand Bishops' statement 'A Consistent Ethic of Life – Te Kahu-O-te-Ora' which says, “A Consistent Ethic of life proclaims the dignity of every person. We are united by our common humanity, created in the image of God, and called to live in active love and tolerance of all who are different from ourselves.”

Lent is a time of prayer, fasting and sharing resources. Caritas' Lent Appeal is a practical way to give to those in need. The Lent Appeal is Caritas' most important of the year, raising funds to support relief and development programmes overseas, as well as education and advocacy for social justice in Aotearoa New Zealand. In view of the severe impact of the Christchurch earthquake, this year, 25 percent of the Lent Appeal will go towards helping people most affected by the Christchurch earthquake.

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

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Sign The Pledge - it's a wizard idea (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/4829718/Sign-The-Pledge-its-a-wizard-idea
An unusual alliance of devout nuns and the Wizard have made a commitment to the rebuilding of Christchurch.

Fate of Catholic Cathedral still unknown
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1103/S00999/fate-of-catholic-cathedral-still-unknown.htm
The fate of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Barbadoes Street will not be known for at least two months.

Pirated DVD sales slammed
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=10716238
A film producer has slammed the actions of two mothers allegedly selling pirated DVDs outside a South Auckland school and a church.

‘Remarkable healing’ first under new rules
The Press
http://tinyurl.com/4qn4ff5
The Roman Catholic shrine at Lourdes has announced the ‘‘remarkable healing’’ of a French invalid, avoiding the traditional term ‘‘miracle’’ because its doctors increasingly shy away from calling an illness incurable.

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Catholic teachers converge on Gore (photo)
The Southland Times
http://tinyurl.com/3av4el9
Triennial combined professional development day for Southland-Otago teachers in Catholic schools.

Francis Douglas Memorial College, New Plymouth: Retirement beckons for Peter Ingram (photo) http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/cricket/4840093/Retirement-beckons-for-Peter-Ingram

John Paul College, Rotorua: Rotorua schools in popularity contest http://www.rotoruadailypost.co.nz/have-your-say/news/rotorua-schools-in-facebook-popularity-contest/3946644/

Roncalli College, Timaru: Roncalli tops ranking http://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/4835071/Roncalli-tops-ranking

Sacred Heart College and St Bernard’s College, Lower Hutt: Old paper traded for native trees (photos) The Hutt News http://tinyurl.com/4mrs5u8

Sacred Heart College, Lower Hutt: It’s cool at school (photo) The Hutt News http://tinyurl.com/4zxjf6u

Sacred Heart Girls' College, New Plymouth: Lauren adds jazz to NZ choir (photo) http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/4824574/Lauren-adds-jazz-to-NZ-choir

Sacred Heart Girls' College, New Plymouth: Young speaker on her way to Chunuk Bair (photo) http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/4819510/Young-speaker-on-her-way-to-Chunuk-Bair/Taranaki student on way to Gallipoli http://www.voxy.co.nz/national/taranaki-student-way-gallipoli-after-winning-national-bank-rsa-cyril-bassett-vc-/5/86455

Sancta Maria College, Auckland: Where are they now? Shana Llorando - Singer/Songwriter (2010 Winner) (photo) Press Release: AMP Scholarships 28-3-2011 13:53 http://auckland.scoop.co.nz/2011/03/where-are-they-now/

St Bede's College, Christchurch: The art of staying upbeat (photo) http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/national/4839990/The-art-of-staying-upbeat

St Bede's College, Christchurch: Young athlete fights odds in hunt for NZ title http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/sport/4824585/Young-athlete-fights-odds-in-hunt-for-NZ-title

St Joseph's School, Timaru: Vandals target school Timaru Herald — News — 2 Apr 2011 — 1 A Pleasant Point policeman is asking for help to find vandals who damaged furniture at St Joseph's Primary School overnight on Thursday. Senior constable Geoff Smith said two outdoor tables were damaged. The top of one table was set alight. Anyone with information is urged to contact him on (03) 614 7614.

St Joseph's School. Timaru: Hall for all occasions (full text) Timaru Herald, 30 Mar 2011 Edition 1, Page 2. Need fulfilled: Rebekah Wyatt performs the school prayer with the band at the opening ceremony of St Joseph's School's new hall. Plans for a new hall have been in the pipeline for the past five years. The school has had to raise $110,000 for the 200-square-metre hall, with the remainder of the cost coming from the Bishop of Christchurch. Pupils can now use the hall for activities such as assembly, band practice and gymnastics.

St Joseph’s School, Kaikoura: A run to help (photo) Kaikoura Star http://tinyurl.com/3t4gtxb

St Joseph’s School, Timaru: Trinity Guildhall award winner (photo caption - full text) High Country Community Herald http://tinyurl.com/3q4e3ax

St Patrick's College, Wellington: College boy targets juniors in bid to lift NCEA results (photo) http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/4815496/College-boy-targets-juniors-in-bid-to-lift-NCEA-results

St Patrick’s College, Silverstream: Traditional values important (photo) The Dominion Post http://tinyurl.com/3mf9sey

St Pauls College, Auckland: League player balances books and ball (photo) http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/auckland-city-harbour-news/4832740/League-player-balances-books-and-ball

St Peter's college, Palmerston North: School champs attract 120-plus swimmers http://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/sport/4826059/School-champs-attract-120-plus-swimmers

St Peter's School, Cambridge: All adds up (photo caption) Cambridge Edition http://tinyurl.com/4d3tvko

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FROM THE CATHOLIC PRESS

menALIVE apostolate aims to help grow good Catholic men
http://www.catholicleader.com.au/news.php/features/menalive-apostolate-aims-to-help-grow-good-catholic-men_71944
Robert Falzon, one of the founders of menALIVE, talks about the growth in this national Catholic ministry to men founded in Brisbane in 2003

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INSPIRATIONAL TV

http://inspirationaltv.net

'Healing'
John 9: 1-12 - a reading and reflection with Very Rev. Frank Nelson and Rev. Dr Raymond Pelley at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.

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'BEING FRANK' - New Zealand Catholic blogs

http://www.beingfrank.co.nz

** I fell for it! (April fools' day spoof)

** “Tell us, what great deeds have you done to inspire the hearts of men?” (surely God likes Facebook)

** There be Dragons (a biopic about St Josemaria Escriva)

** Is Death Row on Death Row? (how should we approach the death penalty)

** What good can come out of Palmerston North? (on visiting the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit in PN)

** 11th Commandment (thinking about the Ten Commandments)

** So much beauty in the vows (Part 3: obedience)


See also Gavin Abraham's blog 'The Catholic Soapbox:
http://catholicsoapbox.com

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NEW ZEALAND COMMENTARIES ON THE SUNDAY READINGS

Living the Word - Fr Frank Bird sm http://livingtheword.org.nz

Reflect - Veronica Lawson rsm http://www.welcom.org.nz/?sid=394

Daily Reflections (right-hand column) http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz

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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC - John L. Allen Jr

http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic

On Libya, Ivory Coast, theological dissent, and Opening Day
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic/libya-ivory-coast-theological-dissent-and-opening-day

Stop me if you’ve heard this before: There’s a pariah state someplace known for brutalizing its people and destabilizing its region. Western leaders try to sell the conflict as a moral cause, so people naturally wonder what the Vatican makes of it. Signals at first seem ambivalent, but before long the Vatican becomes steadily more skeptical. While they never quite directly condemn the action, the take-away is that they’re not on board...

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FACEBOOK

Pompallier's People: The Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand
Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Catholic-Church-in-Aotearoa-New-Zealand/149916141686808

Catholic Discipleship College
http://www.facebook.com/cdcnz

'The Fifteenth Station'
http://www.facebook.com/station15

SMNZ Marists - the Society of Mary in New Zealand
http://www.facebook.com/Marists

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WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH

http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

http://www.romereports.com (video)

http://www.youtube.com/vatican (news of Pope Benedict - video)

CatholicHerald.co.uk - Morning Catholic must-reads:
http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/author/luke/page/14/

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EMPLOYMENT

[Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the
Vacancies section of the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz ]


Community Programme Manager / Senior Social Worker, Challenge 2000, Johnsonville, Wellington
http://www.challenge2000.org.nz
Details in 'Wel-com' April 2011 p.19 and from Bridget Roche, challenge2000@xtra.co.nz ; tel: (04) 4776827 Applications close 15 April 2011

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LENT 2011

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand
http://www.caritas.org.nz/?sid=1126

Resources for Lent 2011: Online donation link ... Lenten resources for schools, parishes and groups ... Caritas Lenten Reflection Programme in English, Samoan, Tongan and (coming soon) Tokelauan ... List of contacts

Caritas's Lenten theme for 2011 is 'United by Our Common Humanity'. It derives from the New Zealand Bishops' statement 'A Consistent Ethic of Life – Te Kahu-O-te-Ora' which says, “A Consistent Ethic of life proclaims the dignity of every person. We are united by our common humanity, created in the image of God, and called to live in active love and tolerance of all who are different from ourselves.”

Lent is a time of prayer, fasting and sharing resources. Caritas' Lent Appeal is a practical way to give to those in need. The Lent Appeal is Caritas' most important of the year, raising funds to support relief and development programmes overseas, as well as education and advocacy for social justice in Aotearoa New Zealand. In view of the severe impact of the Christchurch earthquake, this year, 25 percent of the Lent Appeal will go towards helping people most affected by the Christchurch earthquake.

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'NZ CATHOLIC'

http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

In No. 362, March 27 - April 9 2011: No NZ Anglican special structure ... Medical Council to appeal abortion conscience ruling ... Ash Wednesday unites communities across a broken city ... Southern cathedral celebrates 125 years .. New seminarians start studies ... Card. George Pell: Cultivate virtue in Lent to remove vice ... Marist sisters' story told ... Pilgrims walk, pray on NZ heights .. Churchgoing good for health, research shows .. Popes' latest book on Jesus released .. Caritas upset with Vatican's decision .... Pentecost culture called for ... Advertising feature: Pilgrimages (5 pages)

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

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Christchurch Earthquake - 22 February 2011

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Act Of God? (photos)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/christchurch-earthquake-2011/4812656/Act-of-God
That looks like tagging on the stone walls of St Peter's Anglican Church in Upper Riccarton. Really, who would dare? But when you get closer, you realise that the spray- painted words actually read "danger" and "stay clear". There is hurricane fencing around much of this 110-year-old church, even enclosing some of its historic graves. There are fallen stones on the ground. There is a notice on the door that no-one is allowed inside. This is a depressingly familiar sight in this city of ruined or partly ruined churches...

Emotional farewell for Irish victim of earthquake (photo)
The Press
http://tinyurl.com/4n5j7oa
One of the two Irishman killed in the Christchurch earthquake has been laid to rest in an emotional ceremony. Accountant John Joseph (J J) O'Connor, 40, originally from Abbeydorney, in Ireland, worked on the first floor of the Pyne Gould Corporation building which collapsed in the earthquake.

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In other news ...
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`Stirrer' and bus-shelter agitator
New Zealand Herald
http://tinyurl.com/4bblzz9
As a self-confessed ``bit of a stirrer'', George Shierny came to support a variety of causes _ from encouraging hospital facilities in Waitakere and North Shore, to wanting trees preserved on the cliffs of St Marys Bay, near the Harbour Bridge. And at the age of 71 he made a three-week bicycle ride to Parliament in Wellington (his best suit in a battered old suitcase) when he feared the Government might commercialise Auckland's regional parks. He also opposed the proposed 384m Sky Tower as a ``sophisticated hoarding to advertise gambling'', complaining that ``the focal point of a city used to be the church steeples _ now it's the damn casino...."

Puhoi prepares to turn 150 (photo)
Rodney Times
http://tinyurl.com/47v78u5
Puhoi is already gearing up to celebrate its 150th anniversary in June 2013.

No closure in death of priest
http://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/153391/no-closure-death-priest
Dunedin-born Fr Raymond John Garchow (64), who had lived in Australia for many years, died in Sydney this month. He was one of five Catholic brothers or priests accused of sexually abusing boys at the St John of God Order's Marylands school at Halswell, on the outskirts of Christchurch.

Church insurance costs push higher
http://www.odt.co.nz/news/national/153395/church-insurance-costs-push-higher
Cash-strapped New Zealand churches face a hike in insurance premiums after last month's earthquake caused an estimated $200 million worth of damage to Christchurch churches.

A hard-going but ultimately rewarding watch (photo)
The Marlborough Express
http://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/arts-entertainment/4805313/A-hard-going-but-ultimately-rewarding-watch
The Ian Cross play The God Boy, a sharp social commentary on the 1950s, is a challenge to watch, but the production that opened in Blenheim last night is worth seeing.

Thieves target church (full text)
Wairarapa News
http://tinyurl.com/48zw86g
After attempting to get into buildings around St Patrick’s Catholic Church in Masterton, burglars broke in via a side window and stole a collection which had been earmarked for Christchurch earthquake victims. Police said there was evidence someone had attempted to jemmy open doors on a side building and the northern entrance to the church. Around $150 was taken from the relief fund. The burglary was reported to police just after midday on Sunday and it is believed the break-in happened between 8.30am and 4pm on Saturday.

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News of the Schools
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Francis Douglas Memorial College, New Plymouth: Art sale (full text)
North Taranaki Midweek
http://tinyurl.com/482cvs7
Francis Douglas memorial College is inviting artists to take part in an art auction on Saturday to raise funds for the school. The artist can set the reserve and the percentage or amount of money donated to the school. Organisers say the gala, an annual event, usually attracts about 2000 people. All artwork needs to have a name, contact details, medium, name of work and any other vital information. Artwork can be dropped off at House of Travel, New Plymouth, by Friday, March 25.

John Paul college, Rotorua: Facebook warning over student rants
http://www.rotoruadailypost.co.nz/local/news/facebook-warning-over-student-rants/3945627/

John Paul College, Rotorua: Sign this: Parents' brawls are out
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10714817

Sacred Heart College, Lower Hutt: Danica hopes for a ring of confidence (photo)
The Dominion Post
http://tinyurl.com/4bcjxew

St Joseph's, Levin, celebrates St Patrick's Day (photo caption)
The Horowhenua Mail
http://tinyurl.com/4hngnav

St Joseph's, Kaikoura: Evacuee twins’ warm goodbye to Kaikoura (photo)
Kaikoura Star
http://tinyurl.com/49tm2qw

St Thomas of Canterbury College, Christchurch: Powers of invention on the boil (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/education/4798187/Powers-of-invention-on-the-boil

St Patrick's College, Silverstream: St Patrick’s namesake celebrates (photo)
Upper Hutt Leader
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/local-papers/upper-hutt-leader/4796584/St-Patricks-namesake-celebrates

St Patrick's College, Silverstream: ’Stream in to win (photo)
Hutt News
http://tinyurl.com/4w6lxfe

St Patrick's School. Paraparaumu: St Patrick’s fundraiser
Kapiti Observer
http://tinyurl.com/4cj7htk

St Paul's School, Christchurch: Two quakes, two moves
Christchurch Mail
http://tinyurl.com/4s3y2g6

St Peter’s College, Gore: Talented kayaker working hard (photo)
The Southland Times
http://tinyurl.com/4de6typ

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FROM THE CATHOLIC PRESS

menALIVE apostolate aims to help grow good Catholic men
http://www.catholicleader.com.au/news.php/features/menalive-apostolate-aims-to-help-grow-good-catholic-men_71944
Robert Falzon, one of the founders of menALIVE, talks about the growth in this national Catholic ministry to men founded in Brisbane in 2003

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INSPIRATIONAL TV

http://inspirationaltv.net

'Lent'
A reflection by Jenny O'Brien, DRS at St Catherine's College, Wellington

'At the Well'
John 4: 5-15 - a reading and reflection with Very Rev. Frank Nelson and Rev. Canon Jenny Wilkens

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'BEING FRANK' - New Zealand Catholic blogs

http://www.beingfrank.co.nz

** But it’s so hard! (40 martyrs to help you during Lent)

** “He is our leader. He seized power in a bloodless coup — All smothering.” (revolutions in the Middle East)

** The necessity of becoming acquainted with Faulconbridge (inspiration from T.S. Eliot's essays)

** Breaking with Blighty? (reasons to retain ties with the UK)

** The Mumblings of the Moon Man (the fearmongering of Ken Ring)


** So much beauty in the vows (Part 2 - the vow of poverty)



See also Gavin Abraham's blog 'The Catholic Soapbox:
http://catholicsoapbox.com

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NEW ZEALAND COMMENTARIES ON THE SUNDAY READINGS

Living the Word - Fr Frank Bird sm http://livingtheword.org.nz

Reflect - Veronica Lawson rsm http://www.welcom.org.nz/?sid=394

Daily Reflections (right-hand column) http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz

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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC - John L. Allen Jr

http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic

Crucifix case a victory for 'open door' Catholicism
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic/crucifix-case-victory-open-door-catholicism

Sometimes historical turning points are lost on the people who actually experience them -- it takes time for their real meaning to emerge. In Catholic terms, something analogous may have happened last week. In case you missed it, here’s the story in a nutshell: In a stunning and unexpected development, the European Court of Human Rights reversed its own 2009 ruling and upheld Italy’s right to display crucifixes in its public school classrooms...

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FACEBOOK

Pompallier's People: The Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand
Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Catholic-Church-in-Aotearoa-New-Zealand/149916141686808

Catholic Discipleship College
http://www.facebook.com/cdcnz

'The Fifteenth Station'
http://www.facebook.com/station15

SMNZ Marists - the Society of Mary in New Zealand
http://www.facebook.com/Marists

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WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH

http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

http://www.romereports.com (video)

http://www.youtube.com/vatican (news of Pope Benedict - video)

CatholicHerald.co.uk - Morning Catholic must-reads:
http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/author/luke/page/14/

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EMPLOYMENT

[Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the
Vacancies section of the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz ]

Te Kaihautu Mission Leader, Sisters of Mercy Ministries New Zealand Trust
Details in 'NZ Catholic' March 27 - April 9 2011, p.26, on http://www.sistersofmercy.org.nz/news/view_article.cfm?loadref=6&id=131 and from The Secretary, Nga Whaea Atawhai Tiaki Manatu Sisters of Mercy Ministries New Zealand Trust, P O Box 6015, Wellesley Street, Auckland 1141, Ref: Te Kaihautu Mission Leader. Applications close 1 April 2011.