Sunday, November 6, 2016

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Bishops delighted Cardinal appointed to Congregation for Divine Worship (2 November 2016)

The New Zealand Bishops were informed of Pope Francis' decision to appoint Cardinal Dew to the Congregation for Divine Worship during their Conference meetings last week. The bishops welcomed this appointment and the opportunity this provides for Cardinal Dew to work collegially with fellow bishops in the important area of liturgy and worship ...

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NZ Catholic Church to follow Vatican guidelines banning scattering of ashes
The Catholic Church in New Zealand will follow guidelines from the Vatican banning the scattering of ashes. The guidelines also suggest denying someone a Christian funeral if they request to have their ashes scattered.

Quadrant's historic Newman Hall for sale
Newman Hall, one of the largest freehold development sites left in the Auckland CBD, is for sale for the first time in 100 years. Named after Cardinal John Newman, Newman Hall was officially opened as a social, cultural and educational instruction centre for Catholic tertiary students in 1962.

Divine intervention to repatriate teddy confiscated by Vatican guards (text and video)
A local Catholic leader has stepped in to resolve the case of a cherished Taranaki school's teddy bear being held by Vatican guards.

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Historic building gets TLC (photo)
Northern News
Restoration work on historic Pompallier Mission building in Russell has been given the green light following a successful donations campaign.

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Sacred Heart Girls' College, New Plymouth: Sport Taranaki acknowledges youth volunteers (photo)
Traditionally the Sport Taranaki Volunteer Awards acknowledge those who have spent decades devoted to sport. However, Sacred Heart College students Paris Polson and Taylah Gilberd have changed the play. 

St John's College (Hastings) student Sam Heaven is set for a sweet career in the kitchen (photo)
The future looks sweet for top Hawke's Bay teenage chef Sam Heaven. The culinary and visual arts student has both the pedigree and the experience to achieve his goal of one day running his own patisserie or restaurant.

San Antonio School, Eastbourne, Wellington. Eastbourne School roll dwindles as school roll dips to 29 (photos)
San Antonio School, a Catholic primary school in Eastbourne, has been in the community for 80 years but desperately needs more pupils.

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Luke 20:27-38 The question about rising from death

A reading and reflection with Very Rev. Frank Nelson and Canon Jenny Wilkens at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.

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Archbishop Felix Machado: Catholics must seize the moment of Protestant anniversary
As children of the ecumenical era in the Church today, we must consider it an opportunity for us and seize the occasion of the 500 years of the Protestant Reformation which Martin Luther led, in order to exploit it for closer ecumenical ties with Lutherans and others.

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Sunday, October 30, 2016

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE


Guidelines for burial of ashes in the case of cremation (28 Oct 2016)

In recent days the Church has reminded us that our Catholic practice is to treat a person's ashes as we would the body, that is, with care and reverence ...

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In issue no. 502 Oct 30 - Nov 12 2016: Massey professor says shift Church resources to north ... Move to shut down Thames pro-life protest ... Akld Catholic schools struggle to recruit staff ... Men's fellowship celebrates 30 years ... A Marian devotion for mental well-being ... Romance, fashion and history for a cause.

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NZ Catholic Church to follow Vatican guidelines banning scattering of ashes
The Catholic Church in New Zealand will follow guidelines from the Vatican banning the scattering of ashes.

Consent to be sought soon for 'Olive Leaf' (illustration)
An  ambitious proposal to construct a contemporary building beside an historic church in Arrowtown is gaining momentum and resource consent is expected to be sought by the end of this month.

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Chanel College, Masterton: How boys become men (photo) http://times-age.co.nz/boys-become-men/

John Paul College, Rotorua: Rotorua scholars in shock after scooping major scholarships (+video) http://www.nzherald.co.nz/rotorua-daily-post/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503438&objectid=11736247

Roncalli College, Timaru: Timaru students help those less fortunate in the community http://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/85812196/timaru-students-help-those-less-fortunate-in-the-community

Sacred Heart Girls' College, New Plymouth: Sacred Heart hockey duo selected to pull on the black jersey (photo) http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/sport/85842911/sacred-heart-hockey-duo-selected-to-pull-on-the-black-jersey



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30 October - Lk 19:1-10 Zacchaeus the Tax Collector

A reading and reflection with Very Rev. Frank Nelson and Rev. Judith Wigglesworth at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.

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Pope explains reluctance to celebrate Mass in Sweden
In an interview released today, Pope Francis reveals why he had not wanted to celebrate Mass with the Catholic community in Sweden next week, as well as the Lutherans he has known and what Catholics can learn from them.

Pope's Sweden trip a lab experiment in Catholic-Lutheran cooperation
Although the main event of Pope Francis's Sweden visit on Monday and Tuesday are the two commemorations with global Lutheran leaders, the Lutheran-Catholic relationship on the ground reflects both cooperation and major differences, despite the fact that if all Sweden's 115,000 Catholics turned up in Rome, they'd struggle to fill St. Peter's Square.

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Sunday, October 23, 2016

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Christchurch's Catholic cathedral could be saved at cost of $100 million (video, photos)
The earthquake-damaged Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Christchurch could be completely restored at a cost of $100 million, diocese leaders say.

Grandfather suffers fatal heart attack during 'traumatic' episode of Coronation St (photos)
Trevor Murfitt, a grandfather who suffered a fatal heart attack while watching a "traumatic" episode of Coronation St, has been remembered as a loving family man.

Home-cooked by St Vincent (photo)
Catholic  voluntary organisation St Vincent de Paul is preparing its own meals after concerns donated food was not healthy enough. A team of seven has been assembled in Dunedin to cook a variety of nutritious meals for those who come to its foodbank.

Hundreds flock to mass to celebrate first anniversary of amalgamation (photos)
A special mass to mark the first anniversary of the amalgamation of three Catholic parishes in New Plymouth was held on Sunday. In September 2015, the parishes of St Joseph's, St Philomena's and Our Lady Help of Christians became one, known as the Catholic Parish of New Plymouth.

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St Patrick's School, Taumarunui: Centennial celebrates history (photo)
Ruapehu Press
The vision and work of the Sisters of St Joseph will be celebrated over Labour Weekend. Staff and students at St Patrick's Catholic School have been busy preparing for the historic centennial.

St Patrick's College, Kilbirnie, might have to replace its roofs over asbestos concerns
Students have returned to St Patrick's College, Kilbirnie, after the discovery of asbestos last week. Now the school is now trying to figure out what to do about traces of the substance in its roofs and walls.

St Joseph's, Grey Lynn: St Joseph's School principal Regina Smuga is concerned about the safety of her pupils (photos)
An Auckland principal has been threatened, put her school in lock-down and fears the safety of her pupils. All because of the residents next door.

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23 October: Luke 18:9-14  The Pharisee and the Tax Collector

A reading and reflection with Sister Stephanie Kitching.

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** Pope in Sweden could break ground on inter-communion, bishop says
The English bishop William Kenney is a key figure in the official Catholic-Lutheran dialogue, and will be with Pope Francis in Sweden at the end of the month. He believes unity is a matter of decades away, and it's possible that Francis may use the trip to make a gesture on inter-communion.

** US bishops' vote likely to be seen as referendum on Pope Francis
Beyond Trump v. Clinton, the other race of keen interest to American Catholics in 2016 is the mid-November election of new leadership for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, with the results certain to be read as an index of where the American hierarchy stands vis-à-vis Pope Francis.

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Catholic Diocese of Dunedin. 'The Tablet' https://catholic-diocese.squarespace.com/back-issues

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Sunday, October 16, 2016

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** New leadership at the Catholic Enquiry Centre (10 Oct 2016)
Following the announcement that Fr Allan would end his term and after some reflection it was decided to split the role into a part-time Chaplain, responsible for supporting enquirers spiritually and pastorally and for connecting CEC with the wider Catholic community; and a full-time Director, responsible for the overall operations of CEC.
** Anglican & Catholic bishops at historical gathering at the Vatican (9 Oct 2016)
Thirty-six Anglican and Roman Catholic bishops are gathering at the Vatican for a meeting with Pope Francis, and Archbishop of Canterbury, Archbishop Justin Welby in which the bishops were commissioned to go out continue to grow their collaboration ...

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In issue no 501, October 16-29 2016: Music ministry conference a hit ... Youth a focus for 2018 synod of bishops ... Report details hardship in Pacific nations ... Courage International ministry is multi-faceted ... Cardinal Dew given ecumenical commission ... Maccas, SVDP unite to help Hamilton's poor ... Knowing the Creator through his creation: why the Vatican astronomer loves his job ... Warkworth Jessica's voyage of mercy ... Catholicism and art talk at Wgtn gallery.

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Cambridge trainer John Butcher dies (photo)
Obituary of John Butcher, a Waikato harness racing driver and trainer.

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Baradene College, Auckland: Zazzy Humber dances her way to a national medal (photos)
Less than a year since taking up gym sports, Xanthe "Zazzy" Humber already has high hopes of representing New Zealand one day in gymnastics. The Baradene College of the Sacred Heart student can certainly back this up after she placed first in last month's New Zealand GymSports National Championships in Invercargill.

St Joseph's, Rangiora : St Joseph's gets solar smart (photo)
Northern Outlook
Rangiora's St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is the first in the South Island to harness the power of the sun using brand new solar power technology.

St Mary's, Avondale: Schools join in the spirit of festive giving (photo caption)
Central Leader
St Mary's contributed to the Cans for Christmas project.

St Mary's, Gore: St Mary's build begins (photo)
A $1m expansion at St Mary's School is under way, with a prefabricated classroom moved on site adjacent to an existing classroom last Friday.

St Patrick's College, Silverstream: Losi Filipo's old school says: We do not wash our hands of him (photos)
St Patrick's College Silverstream rector Gerard Tully has spoken out over the furore surrounding former student and aspiring rugby player Losi Filipo.

St Patrick's College in Wellington closed after asbestos found in roof
St Patrick's College in Kilbirnie will be closed for the rest of the week after asbestos fibres were found in its roofs. Preliminary results, received late on Tuesday, revealed isolated areas of fibres in dust swabs.

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16 October - Lk 18:1-8 The Parable of the Persistent Widow

A reading and reflection with Violet Kudzotsa and Stephen Ready.

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Elections, Episcopacy, Elevation, Ecumenism and Exorcism (October 15, 2016)

The longest — and most negative — presidential campaign in history is coming to a close. Don, James and Gavin talk about the Pope's advice for US voters: Study the policies, pray and vote your conscience. Where does that leave voters? The panel also discuss a new bishop in Australia, who's actually a New Zealander, the new group of cardinals and what that says about Pope Francis's vision for the Church, and also the ecumenical efforts of Anglican and Catholic leaders, including two Kiwi bishops. And this month's light story isn't all that light; in fact, it's pretty dark. Does the world have enough exorcists? Enjoy another diverse episode of The 15th Station.

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By me today, a profile of one of the pope's 17 new cardinals, in this case an envoy who refused to abandon his post in Syria when things got tough.

** New cardinal refused to abandon Syria when things got tough
When Pope Francis holds a consistory for the creation of new cardinals next month, one star of the show will be Archbishop Mario Zenari, the pope's envoy in Syria ...

** New Belgian cardinal poised to be key papal ally in Europe
Archbishop Jozef de Kesel of Brussels in Belgium one of Pope Francis's new cardinals, in many ways attracts the same dynamics as the pontiff himself -- great acclaim in progressive and secular circles but ambivalence among some insiders, who worry about where dialogue ends and capitulation begins ... 

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Sunday, October 9, 2016

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In issue no. 500 October 2-15 2016: Mercy hikoi highlights homelessness ... Pope's star man on Jesus, aliens and faith ... Carolyn Moynihan: Are video games killing our young men ... Bishop Robert Barron: Apologista, catechists, theologians: wake up! ... Religion census changes? ... Advertising feature: 'NZ Catholic' newspaper: A celebration of 20 years and 500 issues (4 pages) ... Christchurch pastors on a wing and a prayer ... Opinions sought on Queenstown school move ... National Bible Convention first for NZ ... Christ bound Singles for Christ conference

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A little centre making a big difference (photo)
Pregnancy Centre Christchurch's team member Maria Schmetzer and coordinator Sandra Martin and their team of volunteers offer support and services for city parents in need.

Mum's nuptials delight her once-conjoined girls (photos)
Woman's Day
After everything the girls have been through, you just have to believe, don't you?

Stolen angel statue repaired (photo)
South Canterbury Herald
Some of the precious and sacred items stolen from the Catholic Church in Geraldine in June are in the process of being repaired.

New Zealand lags on aid target
The National Government needs to live up to its commitments and allocate 0.7 per cent of Gross National Income on development assistance, says Labour's spokesperson on Pacific Climate Change Su'a William Sio. "The second State of the Environment Report for Oceania by Caritas Aotearoa highlights that 'neither New Zealand nor Australia are halfway yet to reaching commitments made in the 1970s.'

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St Bede's College, Christchurch: Christchurch students cross the finish line in gruelling run for teen cancer (photos)

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Luke 17:11-19  Jesus heals ten lepers
A reading and reflection with John Teariki and Malia Vito Tupai.

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September 16, 2016
Episode 108 — Popes, Saints, Veeps and Zuck

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** Pope's marching orders for bishops: 'Be apostles of mercy'
Auxiliary Bishop Robert Barron of Los Angeles says what he took away from the Vatican's "baby bishops school" is a stronger sense of his ordination not just for L.A., but for the whole Church, and a new appreciation for the staggering variety of challenges the Church faces around the world.

** The beat goes on for the Pope of the Peripheries
In a year when Pope Francis has said he won't spare much time for travel, the pontiff said that in 2017 he'll go to Fatima, India and Bangladesh, hopes to make it to Africa, and perhaps will go to Colombia. Notably absent are any other stops in "the center," meaning Western Europe or North America.

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

Catholic Diocese of Christchurch. 'Inform' http://www.chch.catholic.org.nz/?sid=25

Catholic Diocese of Dunedin. 'The Tablet' https://catholic-diocese.squarespace.com/back-issues

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


NZ Catholic Education Office. 'Good News and the News' http://www.nzceo.catholic.org.nz/pages/resources/resources_good_news.html

Society of Mary. 'Marist Messenger' http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz

St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East' http://www.columban.org.au/?MID=200510192652

'Tui Motu Interislands'. An independent Catholic magazine. http://www.tuimotu.org/

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NEW ZEALAND COMMENTARIES ON THE SUNDAY READINGS

Catholic Enquiry Centre. Reflections on the Sunday Gospel

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Sunday, October 2, 2016

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North Shore's emergency housing provider celebrates 30 years of service (photo)
DePaul House celebrated its 30th anniversary this month. During that time, the Northcote emergency housing provider has found homes for 904 homeless community members. 

Anthologies from the climate change front line (transcript and audio)
An anthology of first-person accounts of climate change from around the region is hoped to add a personal touch to the climate change debate. The accounts are contained in a report by the Catholic aid agency Caritas, which will be released next week.

Concert review: Music lifts sombre note of Sacred Opera to spectacular heights: Stabat Mater
The major work in the concert - Stabat Mater (Standing Mother) - formed the second part of the programme. A 14th-century liturgical work of the Roman Catholic rite, it tells of Christ's mother standing at the foot of the cross. 

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Southland kids celebrate day of faith (photo)
One of the biggest days in the Catholic schools calendar was celebrated in Winton last week. More than 320 students from Winton's St Thomas Aquinas, Gore's St Mary's, Waikiwi's Sacred Heart and Nightcap's St Patricks Schools joined together for Mercy Day.
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Baradene College, Auckland: NCEA: Are exams only for the elite? (photo) 
Data shows students at underprivileged high schools are less likely to sit exams than those from wealthy families - with entry rates for the poorest pupils almost half those of the richest.

Campion College, Gisborne: Work experience whets Toby's engineering appetite (photo) 

Liston College, Auckland: Boy with hair loss helps those with cancer (photo) 

Sancta Maria College, Flat Bush: Thousands brave rain to raise awareness (photo) 

St John's College Hamilton form a brotherhood built to last with superb 1st XV season (photo) 

St Joseph's, Stratford: St Joseph's win Taranaki Trophy after close game (photo) 

St Kevins and Opunake Schools victorious in 'A' Basketball Nationals 

St Patrick's College, Silverstream: Former Melbourne Storm youth player giving back to old school St Pat's Silverstream (photo) 

St Patrick's College, Wellington: St Pat's Town duo in secondary schools rugby team, basketballers mix results at nationals (photo) 

St Peter's, Cambridge: Sending Christmas joy to third world countries (photo) 

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INSPIRATIONAL TV


Lk 17:5-10 A servant's duty

A reading and reflection with Canon Jenny Wilkens and Rev. Alison Camplin at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.

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** Pope has a chance to bond with natural Muslim ally
When Pope Francis visits Azerbaijan on Sunday, it will be his first trip to a majority Shiite Muslim nation. In a variety of ways, many experts believe that Catholics and Shiites may be natural allies.

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NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC PERIODICALS & NEWSLETTERS

'NZ Catholic' is a national newspaper published by the Catholic Bishop of Auckland. http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz 

Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'. http://proudtobecatholic.org.nz/news-events/kete-korero/

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

Catholic Diocese of Christchurch. 'Inform' http://www.chch.catholic.org.nz/?sid=25

Catholic Diocese of Dunedin. 'The Tablet' https://catholic-diocese.squarespace.com/back-issues

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


NZ Catholic Education Office. 'Good News and the News' http://www.nzceo.catholic.org.nz/pages/resources/resources_good_news.html

Society of Mary. 'Marist Messenger' http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz

St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East' http://www.columban.org.au/?MID=200510192652

'Tui Motu Interislands'. An independent Catholic magazine. http://www.tuimotu.org/

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NEW ZEALAND COMMENTARIES ON THE SUNDAY READINGS

Catholic Enquiry Centre. Reflections on the Sunday Gospel

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

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

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Sunday, September 25, 2016

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

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Caritas Aotearoa: Report considers impact of El Nino
On 4 October a new report is to be released which reveals the extent of suffering due to environmental changes in the Pacific. The report will provide eyewitness evidence of remarkable levels of hardship being encountered right on New Zealand's doorstep, …

Obituary: Tributes flow for 'the ultimate gentleman' (photo)
William "Bill" Costelloe was a Hamilton businessman, family man, and loyal servant of his church and of the Order of St John.

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS
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Dominican sister retires from teaching (photo)
Sister Frances Lister will miss the little notes that slip under her office door from her kindergarten students when she retires. The St Paul's Kindergarten founder and manager, who is 84-years-old, has taught around 5000 students since the Massey centre opened in September 1980.

Garin College, Nelson: Marlborough musician Cam Dawson set to showcase talent at Smokefree Rockquest final (photo) 

Garin College actor Zarek Wentzell to tread the boards at Shakespeare event 

Marian College, Christchurch: Teen's mission to confront suicide earns trip to Silicon Valley  (photos video) 

Sacred Heart Girls' College, New Plymouth: Highland dancer Kayla McQuoid of New Plymouth steps up to rank fifth in the world (photo) 

St Patrick's and St Mary's Colleges, Wellington: St Pat's Town, St Mary's win zone 3 AA basketball tournaments (photo) 

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INSPIRATIONAL TV


Lk 16:19-31 The rich man and Lazarus

A reading and refelction with Rev. Dr. Raymond Pelly and Rev. Canon Jenny Wilkens at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.

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'CRUX', edited by John L. Allen


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** As debate rages over Medjugorje, maybe a place of prayer is enough

** Pope calls indifference to suffering 'great sickness' of our time

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NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC PERIODICALS & NEWSLETTERS

'NZ Catholic' is a national newspaper published by the Catholic Bishop of Auckland. http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz 

Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'. http://proudtobecatholic.org.nz/news-events/kete-korero/

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

Catholic Diocese of Christchurch. 'Inform' http://www.chch.catholic.org.nz/?sid=25

Catholic Diocese of Dunedin. 'The Tablet' https://catholic-diocese.squarespace.com/back-issues

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


NZ Catholic Education Office. 'Good News and the News' http://www.nzceo.catholic.org.nz/pages/resources/resources_good_news.html

Society of Mary. 'Marist Messenger' http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz

St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East' http://www.columban.org.au/?MID=200510192652

'Tui Motu Interislands'. An independent Catholic magazine. http://www.tuimotu.org/

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NEW ZEALAND COMMENTARIES ON THE SUNDAY READINGS

Catholic Enquiry Centre. Reflections on the Sunday Gospel

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

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

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FACEBOOK

The Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand

'NZ Catholic' newspaper

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand

Holy Cross Seminary

Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ

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NEWS OF THE CHURCH IN NZ AND THE WORLD







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EMPLOYMENT

Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised on the Website of the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz

Vacancies in the Catholic Overseas Volunteer programme, contact: volunteers@caritas.org.nz 

Links to job vacancies in the Catholic dioceses of ...