Sunday, November 26, 2017

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE


New Pastoral Director appointed to Holy Cross Seminary

With the blessings of the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference (NZCBC), Brother Mark McKeon FSC has been appointed as the new Pastoral Director at Holy Cross Seminary ...

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Mangere's MP goes from opposition benches to a meeting with the Pope (photos)
As coalition negotiations dragged on, Hon Aupito William Sio was starting to think Labour was going to spend another three years out of government. A month later, he's just returned from Europe where he had an audience with Pope Francis and represented New Zealand at COP23, the world's most important climate change conference. 

National Party up in arms about changes to the Parliamentary Prayer
The National Party is demanding the Speaker reinstate the old parliamentary prayer and properly consult with MPs before removing mentions of the Queen and Jesus Christ for good.

First combined parish service
South Canterbury Herald
A parish formed about five years ago will hold a combined church service on Sunday. The former parishes of Geraldine, Pleasant Point and Temuka combined about five years ago and merged as one parish ...

Octagon shop to be closed (photo)
A Catholic Christian store is set to close its doors. Full of Grace, in the Moran Building in the Octagon, began its closing down sale at the start of the week and will officially shut on December 22.

Marist brother turned comet catcher
The Roman Catholic Brothers of the St Mary Mission in Meeanee were a resourceful lot. Not only did they master and pioneer the art of wine making in Hawke's Bay, but also became significant contributors to astronomy through the observatory they built in Meeanee.

NZ-born ex-priest granted bail in Sydney on multiple sex charges
A New Zealand former Catholic priest has been granted bail in a Sydney court today, having been charged with a number of sex offences against young men in the 1980s. James Cunneen, 58, was arrested in Hamilton in July, and was extradited by police to Australia yesterday. 

Airport CEO Nick Story mourned
Hawke's Bay Airport Company chief executive Nick Story, who died late on Friday, was a high-flyer in some of the most rapid growth of air services to the region since a sealed runway was built to usher-in jet-prop aircraft more than 50 years ago.

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News Of The Schools
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Former Carmel College head Dame Sister Pauline Engel remembered as mentor (photo)
The former principal of an all-girls' Catholic school has been remembered as feisty, and passionate about educating young women. Dame Sister Pauline Engel was remembered in a vigil and service following her death on November 15.

Pompallier College, Whangarei: Whangarei students awarded major scholarships to study in US (photo)

St Kevin's College, Oamaru: $1000 cadetship for Briar (photo)

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INSPIRATIONAL TV


Matthew 25:31-36 The final judgement

A reading and reflection with Sister Stephanie Kitching and Sister Marcellin Wilson.

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


** Parolin says pope will encourage small Church in Myanmar, Bangladesh
In an interview with Vatican-owned media, Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin said the pope wants Christians in the region to be "a presence of peace, reconciliation, and solidarity within their society, and work for the common good ...

** Rehabilitation won't do much for Teilhard, but symbolically it matters
There are plenty of cases of people previously considered suspect, problematic or out of favor, whose fortunes are enjoying a strong revival in the Francis era. If the pontiff takes up a recent suggestion from a plenary assembly of the Pontifical Council for Culture, we'll be able to add the name of the late French Jesuit scientist, philosopher and theologian Pierre Teilhard de Chardin ...

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NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC PERIODICALS & NEWSLETTERS (UPDATED JANUARY 2017)

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

Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'. https://issuu.com/search?q=%22kete+korero%22

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. School News Update  http://www.nzceo.org.nz/news/ UPDATED NOVEMBER 2017

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

Fr Frank Bird sm. Living the Word: Sundays of the Year: Reflection Guide - 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

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EVENTS

Catholic Youth Festival 2-3 December 2017
The Aotearoa Catholic Youth Festival will take place in Auckland on the weekend of 2-3 December 2017. Hosted by the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference, the Festival organisers are expecting over 500 young people to attend.

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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 

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Sunday, November 19, 2017

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'NZ CATHOLIC' 


In issue no. 528 November 19 - December 2 2017: Lectio Divina used at Wgton Masses ... NZ bishops to ask ICEL to look at 1998 translation ... Akld Catholic schools work hard to get teachers ... Making our parishes into oases of mercy ... 'Overseas Chinese Catholics meet in NZ ... Helping your child enter fully into the Church ... Reformation anniversary marked in Auckland ... Parish place for ashes of loved ones.

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FIRST WORLD DAY OF THE POOR, SUNDAY 19 NOVEMBER 2017

Let us love not with words but with deeds
The message of Pope Francis for the First World Day of the Poor

World Day of the Poor
A video produced by Caritas Aotearoa NZ and presented by Archbishop John Dew.

Inaugural world Day of the Poor
An article by Fr Kevin Head sm

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Cardinal says Pope Francis inspired him to get 'creative' in liturgy, lets lay people read Gospel
Cardinal John Dew of Wellington, New Zealand, recently called for churches to divert from liturgical protocol of the Gospel reading conducted by ordained clergy with a Lectio Divina reading of the day's Gospel performed by a layperson.

RELATED:
Cardinal Dew explains the background to Lectio Divina Sunday: 


Community church service remembers "annus horribilis", one year on from quake (photo)
Hundreds gathered in Kaikoura's Memorial Hall on Sunday to mark a year on from the devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake. It was an occasion of prayer, song and togetherness and an opportunity for people still recovering from last year's deadly quake to come together to talk and share in last year's events.

Government must not limit child abuse inquiry to state care, victim advocates and experts say
Bill Kilgallon wants his own church – and all other faith-based institutions – to be included in the Government's inquiry into the abuse of children in state care before 1992.

Eighth Annual Saint Mother Teresa Interfaith Meeting
The Eighth Annual Saint Mother Teresa Interfaith Meeting will be held on Sunday, November 26, 2017 at 2 pm at the Catholic Church of Christ the King, 260 Richardson Road, Mt Roskill, Auckland. Ethnic Communities Minister Jenny Salesa, who is also Minister of Building and Construction will be the Guest Speaker.

Pope John Paul II makes lasting impression on New Zealand (photos)
As the plane carrying Pope John Paul II landed at Auckland Airport on November 22, 1986, an enormous crowd awaited him for a celebratory mass in Auckland Domain. Catholics and the wider community revelled in the first, and so far, only visit by a Roman bishop to Aotearoa ...

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News Of The Schools
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Campion College, Gisborne: Impact project reaches out to Vanuatu (photo)

Francis Douglas Memorial College, New Plymouth (photo)
Francis Douglas Memorial College students take project on penguins' plight to the world

Roncalli College, Timaru: Timaru high school student gives online digital exams a thumbs up (photo)

Sacred Heart Girls' College, Hamilton: Alleged school arsonists granted name suppression (photo)

St Columba's, Hamilton: Arts showcase supports families in need over Christmas (photos)

St Kevin's College, Oamaru : Long-serving educators helping generations of pupils to flower (photo)

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INSPIRATIONAL TV


Matthew 25:14-30 The parable of the three servants

A reading and reflection with Sister Stephanie Kitching.

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THE FIFTEENTH STATION PODCAST


Episode 121 — Protesting, Praying, Poverty and Poor Choices (November 15, 2017)

The Catholic and Lutheran Churches have marked 500 years since Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses on the door of a German cathedral, reflecting on the shared faith and expressing a desire for unity. In the new New Zealand Parliament, there's talk about a reformation of the opening prayer, removing references to God and Jesus Christ. In Rome, Pope Francis will celebrate the first World Day of the Poor with several hundred people living in poverty, while in Wellington, the Sisters of Compassion are waiting for a miracle — or two. And finally a Hollywood star reflects on his hopes that God is a movie fan, but also forgiving of poor role choices. Join Anna, Donald, James and Gavin in this month's episode of The 15th Station.

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


** New book looks at intellectual history of Francis, and why he is 'pope of polarity'
A number of people close to Francis have been looking forward eagerly to a book out this week in Italy that is sure to lay to rest the myth that somehow, he lacks the philosophical and theological ballast to be pope ...

** Pope Francis sends official blessings for Museum of the Bible opening
Pope Francis sent his blessings to those gathered for the dedication ceremony of the Museum of the Bible on Friday, one of the most highly anticipated museums to open in the U.S. capital in decades ...

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NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC PERIODICALS & NEWSLETTERS (UPDATED JANUARY 2017)

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

Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'. https://issuu.com/search?q=%22kete+korero%22

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. School News Update  http://www.nzceo.org.nz/news/ UPDATED NOVEMBER 2017

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

Fr Frank Bird sm. Living the Word: Sundays of the Year: Reflection Guide - 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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EVENTS

Catholic Youth Festival 2-3 December 2017
The Aotearoa Catholic Youth Festival will take place in Auckland on the weekend of 2-3 December 2017. Hosted by the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference, the Festival organisers are expecting over 500 young people to attend.

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EMPLOYMENT 

Director, National Liturgy Office
The New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference (NZCBC) is seeking expressions of interest in the role of Director of the National Liturgy Office. Details on the linked page (above), in 'NZ Catholic' Oct. 22 - Nov. 4 p.20, in 'Welcom' November 2017 p.7, and from James van Schie, Executive Officer, NZCBC – jvanschie@nzcbc.org.nz  Applications close 20 November 2017.
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 ...



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Sunday, November 12, 2017

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MPs consider dropping God, Queen from prayer
MPs may soon no longer seek the guidance from God or make references to the Queen or Jesus Christ in the daily prayer that opens Parliament. Politicians are being consulted on the wording of the prayer, but that hasn't stopped new Speaker Trevor Mallard from opening Parliament this week in te reo Maori with words that translate to "Almighty God", before dropping references to the Queen and Jesus Christ.

Priest counts blessings after surviving serious crash on Taranaki highway (photos)
A Catholic priest is counting his blessings after he walked away from a serious car crash which totalled his car. About 10am on October 31, Father Freddie Barte was driving home to Waitara, north Taranaki, along State Highway 3A  after attending a church service in Inglewood.

Combined church service to mark a year on from November earthquake (photo)
The Minister's Association in Kaikoura have organised a community church service for everyone to come together to mark a year since the earthquake. St Paul's Presbyterian Church parish clerk Marie Davidson, St Peter's Anglican Church Vicar Kevin Topp, Vineyard Christian Fellowship Church pastor Eric Coops, Father Julien Wagg Catholic priest of Sacred Heart Church, and Pastor Brian O'Connor from Kaikoura New Life Church have organised a service to be held outdoors at Churchill Park. 

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News Of The Schools
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Aquinas College, Tauranga: Aquinas shooting team wins awards (photo)

Garin College [Nelson] in dominant form at recent Tasman regional age-group sevens

John Paul College, Rotorua: Rotorua teacher Mark Chapman wins national award

Sacred Heart Girls' College, Hamilton: Fireworks found at scene of unexplained Hamilton school fire (photos)

St Kevin's College, Oamaru: St Kevin's dux surprised, pleased (photo)

St Patrick's, Waimate: Ministry of Education not concerned about SC schools' low rolls

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INSPIRATIONAL TV


Matthew 25:1-13 The parable of the ten bridesmaids

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

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


** Vatican nuclear summit blends Realpolitik and 'Reaching for the Moon'

Day one of a major Vatican summit titled "Prospects for a World Free from Nuclear Weapons and for Integral Disarmament" was devoted to lofty ideals. Day two brought some strong doses of Realpolitik, including a warning that the nuclear powers most likely to be open to disarmament are also the ones least likely to unleash nuclear carnage.

** Christians in India call for justice for former 'untouchables' this Sunday

The Catholic bishops in India joined with the country's National Council of Churches to institute Dalit Liberation Sunday every second Sunday of November. The former "untouchables" have suffered discrimination for centuries, but those who are Christians suffer additional marginalization, as well as losing eligibility for government assistance programs available to other Dalits.

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NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC PERIODICALS & NEWSLETTERS (UPDATED JANUARY 2017)

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

Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'. https://issuu.com/search?q=%22kete+korero%22

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. School News Update  http://www.nzceo.org.nz/news/ UPDATED NOVEMBER 2017

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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EVENTS

Catholic Youth Festival 2-3 December 2017
The Aotearoa Catholic Youth Festival will take place in Auckland on the weekend of 2-3 December 2017. Hosted by the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference, the Festival organisers are expecting over 500 young people to attend.

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EMPLOYMENT 

Director, National Liturgy Office
The New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference (NZCBC) is seeking expressions of interest in the role of Director of the National Liturgy Office. Details on the linked page (above), in 'NZ Catholic' Oct. 22 - Nov. 4 p.20, in 'Welcom' November 2017 p.7, and from James van Schie, Executive Officer, NZCBC – jvanschie@nzcbc.org.nz  Applications close 20 November 2017.
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 ...



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Sunday, November 5, 2017

Kiwicath News & Notes - 5 November 2017

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'NZ CATHOLIC' 


In issue 527, November 5 - 18 2017: Bioethicist gives euthanasia referendum thumbs down ... Maori college celebrates 150 years in style ... Pointers for singing properly at Mass ... Bp Drennan: Better translation of the Mass possible ... Bp Cullinane: The spiritual dimensions of suicide prevention ... Society of St Vincent de Paul in NZ for 150 years ... Pope shines light on Huntington's disease ... Advertising feature: Remembering the Holy Souls ... Faith in Russia 100 years after the Revolution .

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'Playful, eccentric' paediatrician changed the lives of Kiwi children (photo)
Leo Francis John Buchanan was a well-known paediatrician, proud Maori, devout Catholic, rugby nut and a lover of art and music. His daughter, Rachel Buchanan,  says he helped thousands of Kiwi children flourish, particularly through his work to increase breastfeeding rates in Maori communities, save premature babies and help children with ADHD.

Suzanne Aubert's chances of becoming a saint rest on doctors verifying her 'miracles' (photo)
Suzanne Aubert's chances of becoming New Zealand's first saint could hang on whether or not it can be proven she performed a medical 'miracle' unexplainable by doctors.

Ruby Nyika: Remembering Uganda under Idi Amin (photo)
In 1973, a white woman, a black man and two coffee-coloured, fuzzy-haired preschoolers began showing up at Sunday Mass in Oamaru. My father - one of the fuzzy-haired preschoolers - remembers open-mouthed ogling from locals and a country that was grey, cold and very, very different. But it was safe. 

Hungry for justice, thirsty for change: Caritas State of the Environment Report for Oceania 2016
The Jubilee Year of Mercy called for by Pope Francis (8 December 2015-20 November 2016) reminds us of the imperative to give practical assistance to the poor – to feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, and shelter the homeless. It is a time to ensure all people can access the basics of living. It also calls for addressing all issues of justice and forgiveness, of restoring right relationship with each other and with the earth... 

Narelle Henson: Crisis of secularism as faithful grow in number
If the demographers are to be believed, 500 years on from The Reformation, New Zealand still has not felt all of its effects onshore or off.

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Paul Moon: Monk's rebellion helped bring power to the people
Dr Paul Moon is Professor of History at Auckland University of Technology.
[Readers may be startled to learn that "Pope Francis decided to rename a square near the Colosseum in Rome after Martin Luther". In fact, the renaming of the square was a decision of the Rome city council, and the only connection with the Vatican was a comment by a press spokesman that it was a good idea - ml]

Related:
The naming of Piazza Martin Lutero: 

Fr Catalamessa on the contribution of Martin Luther: 

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News Of The Schools
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John Paul College, Rotorua: Rotorua teacher with passion for making a difference to receive national award (video)

Pompallier Catholic College, Whangarei: Kiara Smith, Kyle Chen take top honours at Secondary School Awards

Roncalli College, Timaru: New goal set by entrepreneurs behind star-studded cook book (photo)

Roncalli College, Timaru: Fun of the fair, raising money for college re-development (photo)

St Mary's College, Wellington: Penese sisters team up to help St Mary's College win national basketball title  (video)

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INSPIRATIONAL TV


Matthew 23:1-12 : Jesus warns against the teachers of the law and the Pharisee

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

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THE FIFTEENTH STATION PODCAST


Episode 120 — Sadness, Solidarity, Social and Celebrity (October 16, 2017)

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On Reformation milestone, experts detect 'astounding' thirst for unity
Two experts on the Catholic/Lutheran relationship, one Catholic and the other Lutheran, both say that joint commemorations of today's 500th anniversary of the launch of the Protestant Reformation reflect a strong yearning for unity in the grassroots, and may represent a new "springtime" in ecumenism, meaning the quest for Christian unity.

** Pope condemns xenophobia, calls migration a 'sign of the times'
Speaking at a Rome conference organized by International Federation of Catholic Universities, Pope Francis said that the reception of migrants is generating negative reactions, "sometimes even discriminatory and xenophobic," reactions in countries of ancient Christian tradition, and called on Catholic universities to read migration as a "sign of the times."

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NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC PERIODICALS & NEWSLETTERS (UPDATED JANUARY 2017)

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

Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'. https://issuu.com/search?q=%22kete+korero%22

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. School News Update  http://www.nzceo.org.nz/news/ UPDATED NOVEMBER 2017

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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EVENTS

Catholic Youth Festival 2-3 December 2017
The Aotearoa Catholic Youth Festival will take place in Auckland on the weekend of 2-3 December 2017. Hosted by the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference, the Festival organisers are expecting over 500 young people to attend.

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EMPLOYMENT 

Director, National Liturgy Office
The New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference (NZCBC) is seeking expressions of interest in the role of Director of the National Liturgy Office. Details on the linked page (above), in 'NZ Catholic' Oct. 22 - Nov. 4 p.20, in 'Welcom' November 2017 p.7, and from James van Schie, Executive Officer, NZCBC – jvanschie@nzcbc.org.nz  Applications close 20 November 2017.
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 ...



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Sunday, October 29, 2017

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE


** New Zealand Bishops welcome statement on translations of liturgical text (26 Oct 2017)

During our recent meeting in Wellington, we discussed Magnum Principium (the great principle), Pope Francis' September 2017 edict concerning the translations of liturgical texts. The Holy Father has shifted the responsibility of liturgical translations from a Vatican department back to national Conferences of Bishops. Thus he has reaffirmed the teaching of the Second Vatican Council which states that it is local groupings of Bishops who oversee then approve translations into the language of the land, before seeking final acceptance of this work by the Holy See...

** Gender inclusive language (27 Oct 2017; first published in 1997)

The issue of inclusive language arises because of a change taking place in the English language. Only a few years ago it was commonly considered that women as well as men were included when we referred to ourselves as "sons", "brothers", "men" and "he".   Even the earliest English translation of the Second Vatican Council documents still used that language. But language changes, and we are increasingly aware that women no longer feel included by these words...

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RNZ. Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan. The history of Catholicism in NZ
Victoria University's Grant Morris uses history to explain why Catholicism is the only traditional Christian denomination which is not in major decline.

Flashback: 27,000 people march for Jesus in Wellington (photos)
They expected a couple of hundred people but 27,000 people from all Christian faiths turned up, writes Damian George.

Tokelauan community changing the language of God from Samoan (text and audio)
Radio New Zealand
For most Tokelauans, the language of church, the Bible and God is Samoan. It wasn't until the 1990s that members of Tokelau's expatriate community approached New Zealand's Bible Society about producing the Bible in their own language.

Paedophile priest sentenced on new historic indecent assault charge
A former Catholic priest jailed for molesting boys in the 1970s and 80s has been sentenced for another indecent assault. However Mark Mannix Brown won't have to serve any more time in jail to account for his latest charge of indecent assault.

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News Of The Schools
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Kavanagh College, Dunedin: Otago's golden girl of the pool (photo)

Sacred Heart College (Napier) celebrates 150th jubilee milestone

St Mary's, Carterton: St Mary's new principal (photo)

St Michael's, Rotorua: A Rotorua school has had a lucky escape after a fire was discovered on the grounds (photo)

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INSPIRATIONAL TV


Sunday 29 October – Matthew 22:34-40 The greatest commandment

A reading and reflection by Sister Stephanie Kitching

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


** Why was Pope Francis so quick to answer these 'dubia'?

Given Pope Francis's usual disinclination to answer his critics, it may seem a little puzzling as to why he quickly and publicly responded to Cardinal Robert Sarah about the implications of the pontiff's recent decisions on liturgical translation. The nature of Sarah's position, the pope's readiness to be precise, and his personal investment in the issue may all help explain why Francis appears so ready to reply this time.

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NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC PERIODICALS & NEWSLETTERS (UPDATED JANUARY 2017)

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

Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'. https://issuu.com/search?q=%22kete+korero%22

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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EVENTS

Catholic Youth Festival 2-3 December 2017
The Aotearoa Catholic Youth Festival will take place in Auckland on the weekend of 2-3 December 2017. Hosted by the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference, the Festival organisers are expecting over 500 young people to attend.

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EMPLOYMENT 

Director, National Liturgy Office
The New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference (NZCBC) is seeking expressions of interest in the role of Director of the National Liturgy Office. Details on the linked page (above), in 'NZ Catholic' Oct. 22 - Nov. 4 p.20, and from James van Schie, Executive Officer, NZCBC – jvanschie@nzcbc.org.nz  Applications close 20 November 2017.

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 ...



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Sunday, October 22, 2017

NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE


Marking 500 years since the Reformation (17 Oct 2017)

The Reformation was a time of conflict and challenge. 500 years on there is still healing and hurt between Christians and it is good for Catholics to acknowledge this anniversary and revisit some of the history.

The 31st of October 2017 marks 500 years since Martin Luther initially wrote his 95 Theses which had a significant impact upon the Catholic Church and the shape of many organisations, ideas and structures that would come to mark the modern era. 

This link - http://www.faithcentral.co.nz/classroom/thematic-resources - from the National Centre for Religious Studies (NCRS) is designed to provide opportunities for parishes, as well as schools, with related readings, a Commemoration Prayer Service, PowerPoint and a YouTube video on Catholicism and the Reformation which will be useful to share with your parishioners.

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'NZ CATHOLIC' 


In issue no. 526  October 22 - November 4 2017: Enquiry Centre aims to reach new generation ... Patience urged in wait for new Mass translation ... Remembering a Little sister killed in 1972 (Mother Mary Agnes) ... Christian viewpoints harder to express ... Rev. Amanda Bradley: Abortion, and God's mercy and grace ... Indian cardinal in NZ pastoral visit ... Advertising feature: St Bede's College Chapel Appeal ... Changing narrative about NZ's vulnerable kids ... Call for stronger environmental policies ... Cathedral character often there 24/7 (John Toland).

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FROM THE SECULAR MEDIA
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Radio New Zealand. Insight. Euthanasia - Choice or Slippery Slope?
Among the legislation facing the new parliament is David Seymour's End of Life Choice Bill, but after a record-length Health Select Committee hearing delivered no recommendations, where is the debate now?

Vietnamese woman in visa 'limbo land' marries Kiwi husband  (video)
A couple mired in a struggle with Immigration New Zealand (INZ) were able to set aside their visa woes – at least for a day – when they tied the knot. Kirk 'Seamus' Robertson and his Vietnamese partner, Pham Thu Thuong Nguyen, known as Thuong, were married at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oxford, North Canterbury on Saturday.

Obituary: Ineleo Tuia - Outstanding leader of the Tokelau community (photo)
Ineleo Henry Tuia was an outstanding community leader of the Tokelau people in New Zealand, particularly in the areas of health and cultural matters. His smile was as broad as his spirit was generous; one could say he lit up the room, and to know him was to love him.

Kings Arms Tavern owner Maureen Gordon has died at age 86
The owner of the Kings Arms tavern Maureen Gordon has died at age 86, after more than 30 years as its publican. Gordon sold the legendary Auckland music venue for $7.4 million in December, but had organised to hold onto it until March saying she wanted play it out in style. The Kings Arms was lauded as one of Auckland's best live music venues, but the new owners planned to demolish the 19th century pub in favour of apartments.

Oamaru's Catholic convent could be converted (photo)
A 116-year-old former convent is for sale in the up-and-coming South Island tourist town of Oamaru with the potential conversion to visitor accommodation. 

NZ priest's secret children to come out of hiding
The secret children of a Catholic priest in New Zealand are about to reveal their identity to their local bishop, and a New Zealander who personally briefed the Pope on the topic says the Vatican has recognised the right to know one's parents

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News Of The Schools
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St Teresa's, Christchurch: Students 'trapped in time' with play (photo)
Christchurch Mail

Sacred Heart College, Lower Hutt: Project K a life changer for Sorcha (phot

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INSPIRATIONAL TV


Sunday 22 October – Matthew 22:15-21 The question about paying taxes

A reading and reflection with Simon McLellan and Sister Stephanie Kitching

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THE FIFTEENTH STATION PODCAST


Episode 120 — Sadness, Solidarity, Social and Celebrity (October 16, 2017)

Tragedy has struck again, this time in Las Vegas, where the local Catholic bishop urged locals and tourists alike to band together in solidarity to support the mourning, the injured and the suffering. Pope Francis has acknowledged the inadequate response to the scourge of clerical sexual abuse, saying the Church was too late to recognise the gravity of the situation. The Pacific bishops are trying to avoid being too late to support the local economies and a New Zealand-born Australian bishop wants to make sure it's not too late to reach people's hearts and minds via social media. If that fails, the power of music and the Eucharist might work — or at least that's maybe what some Colombian worshippers concluded. Enjoy the musings of Anna, Don, James and Gavin in this month's episode.

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


** Civilize the market' for common good, care of creation, pope says
Pope Francis said on Friday that in societies where profit is allowed to be the only concern, "democracy tends to become a plutocracy, where inequality and the exploitation of the planet grows." The pontiff said political action "must be placed truly at the service of the human person, the common good and respect for nature.

** Pope decries 'eugenic tendency' to eradicate people with disabilities
Pope Francis said Saturday that a "eugenic tendency" to suppress the "unborn with some imperfection" is the product of a "narcissistic and utilitarian vision." A mentality of "rejection" prevails, as if people with disabilities weren't capable of being happy, the pontiff said, addressing participants at an international conference on catechesis for people with disabilities.

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NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC PERIODICALS & NEWSLETTERS (UPDATED JANUARY 2017)

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

Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'. https://issuu.com/search?q=%22kete+korero%22

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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EVENTS

Catholic Youth Festival 2-3 December 2017
The Aotearoa Catholic Youth Festival will take place in Auckland on the weekend of 2-3 December 2017. Hosted by the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference, the Festival organisers are expecting over 500 young people to attend.

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EMPLOYMENT 

Director, National Liturgy Office
The New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference (NZCBC) is seeking expressions of interest in the role of Director of the National Liturgy Office. Details on the linked page (above), in 'NZ Catholic' Oct. 22 - Nov. 4 p.20, and from James van Schie, Executive Officer, NZCBC – jvanschie@nzcbc.org.nz  Applications close 20 November 2017.
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 ...



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Sunday, October 15, 2017

NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE


Synod 2018 - have you made your voice heard? (11 Oct 2017) (full text)
Next year will see a focus by the Catholic Church on young people, their views, thoughts and dreams for their faith and relationship with the Church. As this year draws to a close, Pope Francis is giving young people a final opportunity to speak more directly to him, our Holy Father. Read more on Synod 2018 and take up this final chance before the Synod to be heard. Visit and complete the Synod 2018 survey before 30 November 2017.

Expressions of Interest - Director, National Liturgy Office
(See Employment below)

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
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Johnny Douglas: A radio broadcaster in tune with the times (photos)
Johnny Douglas, the doyen of New Zealand radio programming, helped spearhead radical changes to the sound of public radio from the early heady days of rock'n'roll, pop and Beatles mania, through to the 1990s.

Coats gifted to 20 Gisborne homeless (photo)
World Homeless Day (on Tuesday) has a focus on 'locals acting locally on a global day'
As countries around the world mark World Homeless Day this week, 20 Gisborne people sleeping rough will receive coats specifically designed to meet the need of the homeless. 

Healing homegrown herbs: the Catholic priest turned Maori medicine man
As a former priest, Rob McGowan is at ease with the concept of mauri (life force) which he acknowledges when entering our native bush. He does the same when handling native plants and notes matter-of-factly he always asks before he takes anything for his practice of rongoa (Maori medicine). 

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News Of The Schools
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St Joseph's 150th celebrations a resounding success (photo)
Hawke's Bay Today
St Joseph's Maori Girls' School's 150th celebrations were filled with friendship, laughter and good food. More than 1000 people gathered at the school in Greenmeadows for the jubilee, which included a powhiri, a banquet, mass, photos and an historical exhibition.

John Paul College teacher up for prestigious award (video)
John Paul College PE teacher Mark Chapman's love for the outdoors has earned him a chance at winning a prestigious award. Mr Chapman has been selected as one of three finalists for the 2017 Skills Active Apprentice of the Year Award which will be presented at the New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) conference on November 8 in New Plymouth.

Saint Paul's Catholic School students along with St Joseph's students Butterfly rocks to remember lost children (photo)
The Leader (Nelson)

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INSPIRATIONAL TV


Sunday 8 October – Mt 21:33-43 - The guests at the wedding feast

A reading and reflection with Stephen Ready and Manuel Antonio.

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


** Sistine Chapel aims for new heights with Olympics-style show
Marco Balich, the artistic director for several past Olympics, is designing a multi-media show to bring the Vatican Museums to life for spectators. The multimedia presentation will feature a soundtrack by rock star Sting, and premier in Rome next year, and is expected to go on an international tour after it ends its stay in the Italian capital.

** Vatican court convicts former hospital CEO for rehabbing cardinal's apartment
A three-judge Vatican panel on Saturday sentenced a former president of a papally-sponsored pediatric hospital to one year of detention, a temporary ban on public office and a fine of 5,000 Euro, all suspended on the condition that he not commit another offense, for the charge of having illicitly spent $500,000 of the hospital's money to remodel the private apartment of a senior Vatican cardinal.

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NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC PERIODICALS & NEWSLETTERS (UPDATED JANUARY 2017)

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

Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'. https://issuu.com/search?q=%22kete+korero%22

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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EVENTS

Catholic Youth Festival 2-3 December 2017
The Aotearoa Catholic Youth Festival will take place in Auckland on the weekend of 2-3 December 2017. Hosted by the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference, the Festival organisers are expecting over 500 young people to attend.

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EMPLOYMENT 

Director, National Liturgy Office
The New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference (NZCBC) is seeking expressions of interest in the role of Director of the National Liturgy Office. Details on the linked page (above), and from James van Schie, Executive Officer, NZCBC – jvanschie@nzcbc.org.nz  Applications close 20 November 2017.
National Director, National Office for Professional Standards, Auckland
Details in 'NZ Catholic' October 8 - 21 2017 p.19, at https://www.ocg.co.nz/resources/jobs/MHU60941OCG and from Mike Hurdle tel. (04) 917 7355.   Applications close 20 October 2017.

Safeguarding Coordinator, Archdiocese of Wellington
Details in 'NZ Catholic' October 8 - 21 2017 p.19, at https://www.ocg.co.nz/resources/jobs/MHU61215OCG and from Mike Hurdle tel. (04) 917 7355.  Applications close 20 October 2017.

Lecturer / Site Leader, The Catholic Institute of Aotearoa New Zealand
Details in 'NZ Catholic' September 24 - October 7 p.19, and at http://www.tci.ac.nz/position
Applications close 18 October 2017

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 ...



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