Sunday, September 20, 2020

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

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** Nathaniel Centre's weekly contributions to the End of Life Choice referendum debate

** Bishops en Mass: The NZ Catholic Bishops Conference is meeting in Wellington this week, attended by all the bishops except Auckland's Bishop Pat.

** The 2020 Election Statement of the New Zealand Catholic Bishops has just been published.  

** Bishop of Auckland Bishop Pat Dunn will be interviewed on Shine TV at 8pm this Thursday 17 September about election issues,   (see From the Secular Media, below)

** Sr Barbara Henley of Our Lady of the Missions tells in her own words the inspiring, frank and heartwarming story of her life so far .  

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'NZ Catholic' no. 598, 20 September - October 3 is available free online at:

In this issue: Christchurch cathedral demolition plan approved ... Pandemic fuels conspiracy theories ... 'Divine Renovation' is zooming forward ... Integrated schools irked at Green School funding move ... Wanaka community comes to aid of migrants ... Calls for amnesty for overstayers affected by border closures ... Editorial: False compassion (the euthanasia referendum) ... Maria Kennedy: Lessons from Covid-19 about euthanasia ... Fr Neil Vaney SM: The Practice of Holy Ecology ... Church communicators need to be bridge-builders ... Courage needed in public square where 'pseudo-religion' dominates ... Wgtn students question politicians

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FROM THE SECULAR MEDIA

Shine TV. Bishop Pat Dunn – Our Nation Our Voice – Election 2020
Bishop Pat Dunn is head of the Auckland Catholic diocese's Justice and Peace Commission, He talks to Gary Hoogvliet about the housing crisis, the two refeferenda and the place of Christian values in a post-Christian society. [Registration is necessary to view the programme which can only be seen in New Zealand.]

Catholic Bishops' Oppose Euthanasia, Urge Cannabis Caution
New Zealand's Catholic Bishops are urging voters to say "no" to the euthanasia referendum and ask that voters give "serious thoughts" to the effect of cannabis on vulnerable young people when considering the cannabis referendum.

Seymour Calls On Bishops To Respect Ninth Commandment
ACT Leader David Seymour says he respects the choice of Catholic Bishops who don't like the End of Life Choice Act, they just have to respect the choices of others.

Demolition approved for Christchurch's Catholic cathedral
Land Information New Zealand (Linz) has given the go-ahead for demolition of Christchurch's Catholic cathedral.  spokesman for the Catholic diocese said demolition work would begin in about two weeks. Workers are currently clearing fallen rubble from the back of the cathedral in preparation for demolition.

Maori Television. Artefact , a series presented by Dame Professor Anna Salmond.
This episode relates the return to this country of the remains of Bishop Jean-Baptiste Pompallier, the first Catholic bishop of New Zealand. The story of the return is told between 10m 50s and 16m,  and between 32m 10s  and 37m .

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

A big audience for young musicians
Whakaaro Tahi Community Trust music tutors Jane Hillier and Eli Moore, and a group of music students from Kaitaia's Pompallier School, attracted a much bigger audience than usual when their performance at mass at St Joseph's Catholic Church was broadcast on National Shine TV

Pandemic fails to poop party
The pandemic was not about to cancel another event, not if Kavanagh College pupils had anything to do with it. The year 12 and 13 school formal, planned for last night, was cancelled last week because of Level 2 restrictions. So pupil Annabelle Ring took matters into her own hands. "Everyone was a bit gutted, having already got their dresses."

15-year-old Abbie Wood's plant business sprouting faster than the plants
New Plymouth teenager Abbie Wood's mini-garden business 'Grow Easy' is sprouting faster than her prized potted terranium plants. "It's grown enormously," the 15-year-old Sacred Heart College Year 11 student said of the four-year-old easy care indoor plant business, which is now located at The Collaboration store in central New Plymouth.

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TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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Sunday Mass is regulalry viewable YouTube's Auckland Diocese channel:

and on Shine TV (Freeview channel 25) at 2 pm  and live streamed at: https://www.shinetv.co.nz/stream/ (only viewable in New Zealand).

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Inspired Word: A video reading and commentary on the gospel of the day:

Matthew 20:1-16  The workers in the vineyard
A reading and commentary by Rev. Canon Jenny Wilkens and Very Rev. Frank Nelson at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.

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Other New Zealand Commentaries on the Sunday Readings:
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Fr Frank Bird sm. Living the Word: Sundays of the Year: Discussion Guide - http://livingtheword.org.nz

Marist Messenger. Daily Reflections: https://www.maristmessenger.co.nz/

Fr Kevin Waldie sm. Sunday Reflection: 

Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith (audio):

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STATION XV


Station XV: Episode 154 — Euthanasia, Election, Eucharist, Encyclical, Escape (September 15, 2020)

With the New Zealand election coming up in a few weeks, the referendum on euthanasia leads this month's episode of The 15th Station. In a related story, priests in New Zealand have been warned that they shouldn't endorse specific political parties, while being free to speak out on important issues. Cardinal Sarah has encouraged bishops around the world to resume public Masses as soon as it's safe to do so, while Pope Francis is preparing for the publication of a new encyclical. And if there's anyone in need of rescue, maybe some priests or seminarians can help out. Enjoy the episode — and stay safe.

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Bioethics must 'break out' of ivory tower and engage society, academic says
An interview with Jason T. Eberl, Ph.D., Professor of Health Care Ethics and Director of the Albert Gnaegi Center for Health Care Ethics at Saint Louis University. His research interests include the philosophy of human nature and its application to issues at the margins of life; ethical issues related to end-of-life care, genetics, and healthcare allocation ... 
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Marketing and Business Development Advisor, Te Kupenga – Catholic Leadership Institute
Applications close 20 September 2020.

Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised on the Website of the Education Gazette: https://gazette.education.govt.nz/vacancies/?Keywords=catholic#results

Vacancies in the Catholic Overseas Volunteer programme: 

Job vacancies in the Catholic diocese of Auckland: https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/administration/staff-vacancies/

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'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'  https://chchcatholic.nz/?sid=25 (Latest news - Latest Inform)

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  https://www.nzceo.org.nz/network-update/


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

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul NZ. News in Brief:  https://bit.ly/2EFXF82

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

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Sunday, September 13, 2020

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Nathaniel Centre briefs for parishes on End of Life Choice Act referendum (13 September 2020)
The Catholic bishops' Nathaniel Centre for Bioethics is providing a series of weekly briefs for parish newsletters about the End of Life Choice Act Referendum, one of two referendums being held alongside the October 17 General Election ...

Nathaniel Report looks at referendums, youth suicide and Covid-19 vaccine ethics (9 September 2020)
The latest issue of the Nathaniel Report is available online, filled with topical articles that include scrutiny of the euthanasia and cannabis referendums being held at the same time as the October 17 general election ...

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** Nathaniel Centre's weekly contributions to the End of Life Choice referendum debate

** The 6-19 September issue of NZ Catholic is again available online, 

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'NZ Catholic' no. 597, 6-19 September is available free online, at:

In this issue ... 
Akld Catholic housing providers face soaring demand ... No Sunday Masses for Wellington archdiocese during level 2 ... Vinnies see sharp rise in requests for help ... St Gianna's home welcomes first baby ... Guest Editorial: Let's not create an ethical dilemma (Covid-19 vaccine) ... Vocational path led deacon Tang to Aotearoa ... Church welcomes release of inquiry details ... Many faiths at final event held in Mercy Spirituality Centre ... Priest remembered 40 years after his death (Fr John Healion) .

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Aotearoa in 20: Catholic nun Barbara Henley has kept her promises for over five decades
The summer out of high school, an 18-year-old from Eltham decided to pack up her things and begin a life of sisterhood. Barbara Henley shares her story for Aotearoa in 20, a Stuff special project.

Churches to be sold
After many months of deliberation, the fate of five Wairarapa church buildings owned by the Catholic Church has been decided, with three set to be sold.

Euthanasia referendum: Kiwis of faith split on End of Life Choice Act
On October 17, New Zealanders will get to vote on a piece of legislation called the End of Life Choice Act, which would allow eligible terminally ill adults the option to request medication that would end their life, in a binding referendum. Of the nearly 40,000 submissions made on the End of Life Choice Bill, most were in opposition – some citing religious reasons.

Building of new church on target
Wet weather couldn't stop a lone construction worker continuing progress on the new St Lukes Catholic Church on Chapel Rd, Flat Bush. The church will also be the spiritual home for nearby Sancta Maria College and Sancta Maria Catholic Primary School. 

Obituary: Michael Fenton, a passionate advocate for Southland
Speak to anyone people who knew Michael Fenton well and they tell you in reverent tones about his impact on their lives - whether through his generosity, community deeds or sanguine advice.

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

Taranaki Catholic school's email to parents included documents to 'vote no' in cannabis and euthanasia referendums
The Ministry of Education plans to remind educators of the "appropriate approach" during election season after a Stratford Catholic school upset parents by sending an email with reasons to 'vote no' in the euthanasia and cannabis referendums.

Catholic school upsets parents over cannabis and End of Life Choice referendums

Covid-19 case linked to West Auckland's St Dominic's College
St Dominic's Catholic College, a West Auckland high school, has closed after one of its students tested positive for coronavirus. 

Student who tested positive an 'undisclosed contact' - Hipkins
Health Minister Chris Hipkins says it has become apparent some close contacts of the Mt Roskill Evangelical Fellowship church sub-cluster were not previously disclosed, including a student that recently tested positive. A student at St Dominic's Catholic College in Auckland has tested positive for Covid-19, and has been linked to the sub-cluster.

Covid 19 coronavirus: Masks become part of uniform at South Auckland college
A college-branded mask has become a part of the school uniform on a voluntary basis for students at South Auckland's De La Salle College.

Female Roncalli College students venture into male-dominated trades
An interest in cars, and a love of being hands on, has led two 16-year-old Roncalli College students into wanting to work in male-dominated trades.

St Kevin's netballers stand out
Jasmine Emery and Tegan Souness' talent shone at the Otago Southland secondary schools netball tournament in Invercargill last week. The two St Kevin's College year 12 pupils were named as talented players in the tournament's A grade.

'Sisterhood' rugby side in Hamilton goes from cricket-score losses to triumph (text and video)
Some of Hamilton's Sacred Heart Girls' College 1st XV defeats in 2019 read more like cricket scores than rugby results. But within 12 months they'd turned that around to be Waikato champions.

St. John's College Students Excel At University Level
Five St. John's College (Hastings) students have proven that age is only a number, after achieving high marks in first-year university papers.

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TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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Sunday Mass at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart parish church, Epsom, Auckland, celebrated by Fr Rob O'Brien ...

on YouTube's Auckland Diocese channel: 

and on Shine TV (Freeview channel 25) at 2 pm  and live streamed at: https://www.shinetv.co.nz/stream/ (only viewable in New Zealand).

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Inspired Word: A video reading and commentary on the gospel of the day:

Matthew 18:21-35  The parable of the unforgiving servant
A reading and commentary by John Teariki and Sister Stephanie Kitching.

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Other New Zealand Commentaries on the Sunday Readings:
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Fr Frank Bird sm. Living the Word: Sundays of the Year: Discussion Guide - http://livingtheword.org.nz

Marist Messenger. Daily Reflections: https://www.maristmessenger.co.nz/

Fr Kevin Waldie sm. Sunday Reflection: 

Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith (audio):

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For Australia, child protection outweighs religious freedom, ambassador says
Australia's new ambassador to the Holy See has said that when it comes to nuanced issues such as religious freedom in the country's fight for child protection, her government's evaluation would be that if it's necessary to choose between the two, safety comes first...

Christians in the West urged to solidarity with persecuted Church
An interview with Gia Chacon who founded For the Martyrs after working with refugees and hearing their stories. She first began her volunteer humanitarian efforts in 2017 and has since traveled to Central America, East Africa, and as far as the Middle East...

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EMPLOYMENT 
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Marketing and Business Development Advisor, Te Kupenga – Catholic Leadership Institute
Applications close 20 September 2020.

Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised on the Website of the Education Gazette: https://gazette.education.govt.nz/vacancies/?Keywords=catholic#results

Vacancies in the Catholic Overseas Volunteer programme: 

Job vacancies in the Catholic diocese of Auckland: https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/administration/staff-vacancies/

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New Zealand Catholic 
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'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'  https://chchcatholic.nz/?sid=25 (Latest news - Latest Inform)

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  https://www.nzceo.org.nz/network-update/


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

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul NZ. News in Brief:  https://bit.ly/2EFXF82

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

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Sunday, September 6, 2020

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Catholic Bishops on Social Justice Week 2020: Catholic Social Teaching (2 Sep 2020)  
Each year the Catholic Bishops of Aotearoa New Zealand set aside a week in September for Social Justice Week, inviting us to reflect and take action on a current social justice issue. Caritas prepares the resources for this week, which this year takes place from 6-12 September ...

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** Social Justice Week
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SOCIAL JUSTICE WEEK
6-12 September 2020 

Resources for this year's Social Justice Week are free to download on the the Website of Caritas Aotearoa NZ. The Theme of the Week is "Easy as CST: Unlocking the Church's potential" (CST=Catholic social teaching)

For parishes and communities: caritas.org.nz/parishes/social-justice-week

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In issue no. 597, September 6 - 19 2020: 
Akld Catholic housing providers face soaring demand ... No Sunday Masses for Wellington archdiocese during level 2 ... Vinnie see sharp rise in requests for help ... St Gianna's home welcomes first baby ... Guest Editorial: Let's not create an ethical dilemma (Covid-19 vaccine) ... Vocational path led deacon Tang to Aotearoa ... Church welcomes release of inquiry details ... Many faiths at final event held in Mercy Spirituality Centre ... Priest remembered 40 years after his death (Fr John Healion) .

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Demolition work starts on quake-damaged Christchurch Catholic cathedral
Work has started to demolish the earthquake-damaged Catholic cathedral in Christchurch, but heritage campaigners still hope to save it from the wrecking ball.

Heritage campaigners: We can't save Catholic cathedral from demolition

Save heritage treasures in Catholic cathedral demolition, Christchurch leaders say

Work still needed on Timaru's Sacred Heart Basilica
Despite scaffolding coming down around Timaru's Sacred Heart Basilica, hail damage to the church's main dome is being assessed, and it is unlikely to reopen before November, or possibly Easter 2021.

Vinnies Food Bank opens new warehouse to keep pace with demand
Mike Rolton is general manager of a busy organisation that is expanding to meet a growing demand and which today opened a big new outlet in Hamilton for suppliers and clients from across the region. He's the boss of the St Vincent de Paul charity in Hamilton - the people who run the Vinnies stores - the second hand shops which provide a large part of the money to operate the Vinnies Food Bank.

Chance Phone Call Sheds New Light On Pompallier Mission
A chance phone call between Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Northland Manager Bill Edwards and retired solicitor Rick Norris has added a new layer of information about one of New Zealand's oldest historic buildings.

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

Covid 19 coronavirus: Masks become part of uniform at South Auckland college
A college-branded mask has become a part of the school uniform on a voluntary basis for students at South Auckland's De La Salle College.

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TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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Sunday Mass at St Joseph's Church, Kaitaia celebrated by Mgr Bernard with the students of Pompallier Catholic School ...

on YouTube's Auckland Diocese channel: 

and on Shine TV (Freeview channel 25) at 2 pm  and live streamed at: https://www.shinetv.co.nz/stream/ (only viewable in New Zealand).

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Inspired Word: A video reading and commentary on the gospel of the day:

Matthew 18:15-20 When someone sins
A reading and commentary by Malia Vito-Tupai and Sister Stephanie Kitching.

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Other New Zealand Commentaries on the Sunday Readings:
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Fr Frank Bird sm. Living the Word: Sundays of the Year: Discussion Guide - http://livingtheword.org.nz

Marist Messenger. Daily Reflections: https://www.maristmessenger.co.nz/

Fr Kevin Waldie sm. Sunday Reflection: 

Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith (audio):

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Pope to visit Assisi in October to sign new encyclical
After months of speculation over what the next move might be for a pope stuck at home due to the coronavirus, the answer came Saturday with the announcement of an upcoming papal visit to Assisi to sign a new encyclical letter, Fratelli tutti (All Brothers) on fraternity and social friendship ...

Vatican tells Australian Church that seal of confession not up for debate
Although reaffirming the principle that the seal of confession can never be violated, the Vatican has told Church leaders in Australia that victims of sexual abuse should be encouraged to report abuse to the proper authorities ...

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EVENTS

Social Justice Week
6-12 September 2020 (details above)

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EMPLOYMENT 
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Marketing and Business Development Advisor, Te Kupenga – Catholic Leadership Institute
Applications close 20 September 2020.

Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised on the Website of the Education Gazette: https://gazette.education.govt.nz/vacancies/?Keywords=catholic#results

Vacancies in the Catholic Overseas Volunteer programme: 

Job vacancies in the Catholic diocese of Auckland: https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/administration/staff-vacancies/

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New Zealand Catholic 
Periodicals & Newsletters
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'NZ Catholic' is a national newspaper published by the Catholic Bishop of Auckland. 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'  https://chchcatholic.nz/?sid=25 (Latest news - Latest Inform)

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  https://www.nzceo.org.nz/network-update/


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

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul NZ. News in Brief:  https://bit.ly/2EFXF82

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

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Sunday, August 30, 2020

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** Auckland's Alert Level 2 restrictions will take effect until at least Sunday 6 September, but with religious gatherings restricted to 10 people (although funerals can have a maximum of 50 attendees). This will continue to restrict the resumption of public Masses ... 

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SOCIAL JUSTICE WEEK
6-12 September 2020 

Resources for this year's Social Justice Week are free to download on the the Website of Caritas Aotearoa NZ. The Theme of the Week is "Easy as CST: Unlocking the Church's potential" (CST=Catholic social teaching)

For parishes and communities: caritas.org.nz/parishes/social-justice-week

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

New Catholic cathedral a step closer as church signs deal to buy hotel site
A real estate deal has cleared the way for Christchurch's new Catholic cathedral to be built between Victoria Square and the Avon River.

Call to pay living wage
An Invercargill woman and a Catholic priest have encouraged the city council to become an accredited living wage employer.

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

Class Act: St Kevin's College
WhenAnnie Metcalfe was unable to train with her team-mates after Covid-19 hit, she did not have to worry about how to stay in shape. "I've got a woolshed we made into a gym so I could keep my fitness up."

Class Act: Kavanagh College
While most suffer from stage fright, the stage is where Emily Kerr-Bell thrives. The 18-year-old Kavanagh College head girl has a passion for all things performance, and has sung, danced and acted her way to success.

Class Act: St Peter's College
Taylah Friend has always been into sports. The year 13 pupil at St Peter's College started playing hockey and touch rugby at the age of 5.

Garin student impresses with his country style
A Garin College student has wowed national judges with his unique entry into this year's Smokefreerockquest. Zac Griffith, 15, who placed in the top three for the regional competition, was placed highly commended in the national competition this year for his unique country music style and original songs.

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TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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Sunday Mass at St Joseph's parish church, Takapuna, celebrated by Monsignor David Tonks.

on YouTube's Auckland Diocese channel: 

and on Shine TV (Freeview channel 25) at 2 pm  and live streamed at: https://www.shinetv.co.nz/stream/ (only viewable in New Zealand).

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Inspired Word: A video reading and commentary on the gospel of the day:

Matthew 16:21-27  Jesus speaks about his suffering and death
A reading and commentary by Sister Stephanie Kitching.

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Other New Zealand Commentaries on the Sunday Readings:
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Fr Frank Bird sm. Living the Word: Sundays of the Year: Discussion Guide - http://livingtheword.org.nz

Marist Messenger. Daily Reflections: https://www.maristmessenger.co.nz/

Fr Kevin Waldie sm. Sunday Reflection: 

Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith (audio):

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Catholic funerals are helping 'fill the void of loss with faith'

Vatican official says 'life' should never be used as a political weapon

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EVENTS

Social Justice Week
6-12 September 2020 (details above)

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EMPLOYMENT 
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Marketing and Business Development Advisor, Te Kupenga – Catholic Leadership Institute
Applications close 20 September 2020.

Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised on the Website of the Education Gazette: https://gazette.education.govt.nz/vacancies/?Keywords=catholic#results

Vacancies in the Catholic Overseas Volunteer programme: 

Job vacancies in the Catholic diocese of Auckland: https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/administration/staff-vacancies/

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New Zealand Catholic 
Periodicals & Newsletters
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'NZ Catholic' is a national newspaper published by the Catholic Bishop of Auckland. 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'  https://chchcatholic.nz/?sid=25 (Latest news - Latest Inform)

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  https://www.nzceo.org.nz/network-update/


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

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul NZ. News in Brief:  https://bit.ly/2EFXF82

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

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Facebook
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NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference

Catholic Discovery NZ (Catholic Enquiry Centre)

'NZ Catholic' newspaper

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand

Holy Cross Seminary

Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ

Society of St Vincent de Paul NZ

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Sunday, August 23, 2020

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Catholic Church welcomes Royal Commission's Marylands School inquiry (21 Aug 2020 )
The Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand welcomes publication of details of the case study inquiry into the former Marylands School in Christchurch announced by the Royal Commission into Abuse in Care...

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** Bishop Michael Gielen will celebrate Mass from St Patrick's Cathedral Auckland this Sunday, 23 August. It will be carried on Shine TV at 2pm (Free to Air Channel 25 or Sky Channel 201). 

** The Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand welcoming publication of details of the case study inquiry into abuse at the former Marylands School in Christchurch. 

** 'NZ Catholic' issue 596 in PDF is available free online.

** Te Kupenga–Catholic Leadership Institute is seeking a Marketing and Business Development Advisor 

** Churches are required a QR-code poster or visitor register under the Auckland lockdown regulations.

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SOCIAL JUSTICE WEEK
6-12 September 2020 

Resources for this year's Social Justice Week are free to download on the the Website of Caritas Aotearoa NZ. The Theme of the Week is "Easy as CST: Unlocking the Church's potential" (CST=Catholic social teaching)

For parishes and communities: caritas.org.nz/parishes/social-justice-week

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'NZ CATHOLIC' 

Issue no. 596, August 23 - September 5 2020 is free online at 

In this issue: Holy Land collection scheduled for September 13 ... Christchurch March for Life in alert level 2 ... Fr Andrew Nguyen Huu Le: Faith and hope in the hell of ;Re-education;' camps ... Kiwi lecturer takes on U.S. philosopher ... Editorial: Martyr saints and Covid setback ... A simple excursion became an exceptional event (or Three Carmelite nuns walked into a mosque ...) ... Fr Neil Vaney: Living with the beauty of creation ... Social Justice week, 6-12 September 2020 (2-page feature) ... Strong pride in Central Otago town despite name ... Kopua blessed by local vocation.

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Grateful for warm welcome at St Joseph's (photo caption)
The Anglican Bishop of Dunedin, the Rt Rev Dr Steven Benford, holds the Confirmation Eucharist on the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary at St Joseph's Cathedral yesterday, following a fire at St Paul's Cathedral earlier last week.
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Dunedin offered the use of its cathedral for the service

Catholic Church Welcomes Royal Commission's Marylands School Inquiry
The Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand welcomes publication of details of the case study inquiry into the former Marylands School in Christchurch announced by the Royal Commission into Abuse in Care.

Marylands School abuse inquiry: 'It's about time'
A victim of abuse at Marylands School in Christchurch says a new investigation is overdue but he hopes it will result in justice.

Accuser believes others were abused
A Christian Brother allegedly sexually assaulted a young boy while working at a Dunedin school — the same school where the man's brother assaulted several boys. Brother Don Murray was subject to a complaint in 2018, relating to a series of incidents during his time at St Paul's High School in the 1970s.

Coronavirus: Waikato parishioner tests negative after attending mass following indirect contact with Covid-19 cluster
A Waikato parishioner has tested negative for Covid-19 after coming into indirect contact with the Auckland coronavirus cluster. Father Mark Field, a priest at catholic churches in Morrinsville, Te Aroha and Paeroa, confirmed to Stuff the parishioner unknowingly met someone who had been in contact with another person from the Auckland cluster.

Plan to restore early settlers' cemetery headstones
A new bid to restore historically-significant headstones in Akaroa has been launched as the Christchurch City Council re-evaluates spending in the wake of the global pandemic.

Parishioners hoping to save century-old church to canvass wider community
Julia Dawkins was married at St Francis de Sales Church in Renwick. So were her parents and her son. Dawkins was also baptised at the church and it hosted her children's first communion. She is one of a small group of parishioners trying to save the 112-year-old church from closure.

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

Youth-led Exhibition On Climate Change To Open In October
Otago Museum is coordinating an Unlocking Curious Minds funded project working with a group of young people to develop an exhibition on the topic of climate change. The project aims to give young people the skills, support, and space to express themselves. One of the team members, Sarah Al-Balushi, Year 11, Kavanagh College, joined the project because of the opportunity it presented...

Timaru business, and teenager, Keep NZ Beautiful Awards finalists
Roncalli College year 9 student Oli Kirke, 13, is a finalist in the Keep New Zealand Beautiful: Young Legend competition. The Young Legend award honours an outstanding volunteer under the age of 18, who demonstrates leadership and outreach in their community.

Taranaki principals seamlessly transition schools to Covid-19 alert level 2, prepare for alert level 3
New Plymouth schools, including Sacred Heart Girls' College and St Joseph's prepare against Covid-19.

Whakatane school St Joseph's Catholic School misses out on free lunch scheme
A Whakatane primary school is disappointed that it is the only school in the town that is not in the Government's free school lunch scheme.

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TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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Sunday Mass at St Patrick's Cathedral, Auckland, celebrated by Bishop Michael Gielen

on YouTube's Auckland Diocese channel: 

and on Shine TV (Freeview channel 25) at 2 pm  and live streamed at: https://www.shinetv.co.nz/stream/ (only viewable in New Zealand).

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Inspired Word: A video reading and commentary on the gospel of the day:

Matthew 16:13-20 Peter's declaration about Jesus
A reading and commentary by Sister Stephanie Kitching.

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Other New Zealand Commentaries on the Sunday Readings:
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Fr Frank Bird sm. Living the Word: Sundays of the Year: Discussion Guide - http://livingtheword.org.nz

Marist Messenger. Daily Reflections: https://www.maristmessenger.co.nz/

Fr Kevin Waldie sm. Sunday Reflection: 

Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith (audio):

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


Nigeria is becoming world's 'biggest killing ground of Christians'
Nigeria is becoming the "biggest killing ground of Christians in the world" due to attacks by Boko Haram and Fulani militants, says a leading charity. International Christian Concern (ICC) estimates between 50,000 and 70,000 Christians have been killed in the last decade in the West African nation, the most populous on the continent.

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EMPLOYMENT 
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Marketing and Business Development Advisor, Te Kupenga – Catholic Leadership Institute
Applications close 20 September 2020.

Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised on the Website of the Education Gazette: https://gazette.education.govt.nz/vacancies/?Keywords=catholic#results

Vacancies in the Catholic Overseas Volunteer programme: 

Job vacancies in the Catholic diocese of Auckland: https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/administration/staff-vacancies/

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New Zealand Catholic 
Periodicals & Newsletters
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'NZ Catholic' is a national newspaper published by the Catholic Bishop of Auckland. 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'  https://chchcatholic.nz/?sid=25 (Latest news - Latest Inform)

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  https://www.nzceo.org.nz/network-update/


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

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul NZ. News in Brief:  https://bit.ly/2EFXF82

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

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Catholic Discovery NZ (Catholic Enquiry Centre)

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Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand

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Society of St Vincent de Paul NZ

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Sunday, August 16, 2020

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE


NZ Catholic bishops refute claims they have endorsed a political party (14 August 2020)
New Zealand's Catholic bishops are seriously concerned by a false statement circulating widely online that claims they are urging Catholics to vote for the New Conservative political party.

Letter from Bishops to Parishes on new Covid-19 restrictions (12 August 2020)
The six Catholic bishops of Aotearoa New Zealand met this afternoon to discuss the pastoral implications of the new Covid-19 Alert Level restrictions which took effect at Noon. Auckland has been moved to Alert Level 3, under which Mass cannot be celebrated. 

NZCBC on Facebook

** Because of the extension of the Covid-19 alert levels, the Bishops' Wednesday letter to parishes on celebrating public Masses stays current ...

** False statement about support for a political party ...

** The National Calendar of holy days and other church events has been published ...

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'NZ CATHOLIC' 


In issue no. 595, August 9 -22 2020: Priests shouldn't promote political parties ... Saint Paul a model for ecumenical outreach ... Auckland's Mercy Spirituality Centre closes ... Pax Christ International marks 75 years ... Editorial: Public office and private lives ... Dr Christopher Longhurst: A radical response to NZ's religious and cultural diversity ...  Catholic Caring Foundation: Reflecting the face of Jesus through support ... Students march against inter-school violence ... Celebration as Carmelite brings up 90 years.

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Catholic bishops condemn false online statement claiming they endorsed New Conservatives
New Zealand Catholic bishops have condemned a fake statement circulated online claiming they had endorsed the New Conservative Party.

St Joe's offers St Paul's a place to pray
The dean has been overwhelmed by the level of support following a fire at St Paul's Anglican Cathedral earlier in the week, including from Dunedin's Catholics. The church had accepted an offer from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Dunedin to use St Joseph's Cathedral for a service tomorrow afternoon.

Inside the senseless murder of a reclusive mother by her only son
Mother and son Noeleen and Martin Marinovich lived out a reclusive life after Noeleen was abandoned during her pregnancy by a local priest, who left her fighting a financial battle with the Catholic Church. 27 years later, Noeleen was murdered by her only son ...

Temuka church granted $25,000 to restore 137-year-old stained-glass windows
An 141-year-old Temuka church has been granted $25,000 to restore 31 stained-glass windows donated by its original parishioners. The restoration of the 137-year-old windows is part of a more than $2 million project to upgrade and earthquake-strengthen St Joseph's Catholic Church that was built with limestone taken from Opihi River in 1879 and damaged in the magnitude 7.1 quake that hit Canterbury in 2010.

World Famous in New Zealand: Russell's Pompallier Mission and Printery
Set back from the beach and surrounded by a beautiful garden is a little bit of France that brought culture and religion to a town once labelled "the hell-hole of the Pacific".This two-storey, rammed-earth building with its graceful tiled roof and cute little dormer windows was built in 1842. It was not only the regional headquarters of the French Catholic mission, but also housed the means of literally bringing "the Word" to the local people.

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

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The NZ Herald has published a three-part series on private, state-integrated and state schools. The series is available online through the PressReader service provided by public libraries to their members. 

1. Public v Private
The New Zealand Herald 10 August 2020
Exclusive new research shows Catholic and other integrated secondary schools edge out elite private schools and state schools when it comes to University Entrance.

2 Private v public: How children learn at King's, Michael Park and Ellerslie schools
The New Zealand Herald 11 Aug, 2020

3. The Old School Tie — and why faith matters
The New Zealand Herald 12 Aug 2020
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Massive proposed earthworks sparks concern for environmental restoration
A popular green space north of Wellington is at risk if the equivalent of 220 Olympic-sized swimming pools of clean fill are placed around the site for a proposed development, locals say. Work on the land adjacent to St Patrick's College at Silverstream, Upper Hutt, would raise the area by 3 metres using 550,000 cubic metres of fill. 

New Plymouth school asks 15 students to self-isolate after Rotorua trip
A group of Francis Douglas students have been told to stay at home after they visited the Rotorua luge at the same time as an Auckland family who have tested positive for Covid-19.

Marist College reaches out to support new Mt Albert schools struck by virus
The school that was worst-hit by New Zealand's first coronavirus wave, Marist College, has reached out to help schools that have been hit in the virus's second wave.

Cook Islands culture celebrated
Invercargill's St Patrick's School pupils embraced this year's Cook Islands Language Week with open arms. About 200 year 0-6 pupils participated in lessons ranging from how to make 'ei katu (head garlands of flowers) to tivaevae (traditional Polynesian quilting) and ika mata (raw fish dish).

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TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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Sunday Mass at the Auckland Marist seminary, celebrated by Fr Chris Skinner SM

on YouTube's Auckland Diocese channel: 

and on Shine TV (Freeview channel 25) at 2 pm  and live streamed at: https://www.shinetv.co.nz/stream/ (only viewable in New Zealand).

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Inspired Word: A video reading and commentary on the gospel of the day:

Matthew 15:21-28 A woman's faith
A reading and commentary by Sister Stephanie Kitching.

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Other New Zealand Commentaries on the Sunday Readings:
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Fr Frank Bird sm. Living the Word: Sundays of the Year: Discussion Guide - http://livingtheword.org.nz

Marist Messenger. Daily Reflections: https://www.maristmessenger.co.nz/

Fr Kevin Waldie sm. Sunday Reflection: 

Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith (audio):

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STATION XV


Episode 153 — The Podcast Becomes an Unruly Teenager (August 15, 2020)

Elections on either side of the Pacific Ocean are in the spotlight (and under the microscope) as the panel celebrates 13 years of The 15th Station. Anna, Don, James and Gavin start with the upcoming New Zealand election, and some developing stories there, before switching to the war of words between US President Donald Trump and his opponent, Joe Biden. In other news, Pope Francis has called for the Church to take a leading role in Lebanon as the country responds to this month's deadly explosion. And finally, seeking a ray of sunshine under a COVID-19 shadow, some kids at a New Zealand Catholic school are trying to make quarantine a bit easier. Thanks for sharing 13 years, or even just this one episode, with us. 

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Catholic Hong Kong media tycoon's arrest sparks fear Church could be next
Earlier this week prominent Catholic millionaire and media tycoon Jimmy Lai was arrested in Hong Kong along with two of his sons and two executives of his Next Media company on charges of collusion with foreign forces and conspiracy to defraud under China's new national security law...

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EMPLOYMENT 
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Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised on the Website of the Education Gazette: https://gazette.education.govt.nz/vacancies/?Keywords=catholic#results

Vacancies in the Catholic Overseas Volunteer programme: 

Job vacancies in the Catholic diocese of Auckland: https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/administration/staff-vacancies/

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THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND


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New Zealand Catholic 
Periodicals & Newsletters
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'NZ Catholic' is a national newspaper published by the Catholic Bishop of Auckland. 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'  https://chchcatholic.nz/?sid=25 (Latest news - Latest Inform)

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  https://www.nzceo.org.nz/network-update/


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

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul NZ. News in Brief:  https://bit.ly/2EFXF82

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

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Facebook
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NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference

Catholic Discovery NZ (Catholic Enquiry Centre)

'NZ Catholic' newspaper

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand

Holy Cross Seminary

Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ

Society of St Vincent de Paul NZ

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News of the Church 
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