Sunday, October 11, 2020

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Fratelli tutti a profound Papal call to see everyone as brothers and sisters (6 October 2020)
Pope Francis's new encyclical Fratelli tutti is a call for everyone to see the world as being without borders and view everyone as their brothers and sisters, says Catholic Archbishop of Wellington Cardinal John Dew ...

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** Bishop Paul Martin SM with a topical message for today, Respect Life Sunday (slideshow)

** Deacon (now Father) Anthony Tang Dinh Phan was ordained  as priest  at a solemn Mass in Christchurch today with Bishop Paul presiding. Welcome our newest priest and  watch his ordination in full o9n YouTube ...

** Check out the updated website of the National Office for Professional Standards

** Pope Francis's new encyclical Fratelli tutti is a "profound document," a call for everyone to see the world as being without borders and view everyone as their brothers and sisters ...

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

Relief at $20 million fund for Maori boarding schools
The announcement of a new $20 million fund for Maori boarding schools is music to the ears of Hato Paora College's principal ...

St Patrick's Catholic School Taupo raises $2400 for homeless and hungry
Experiencing solidarity with the homeless, St Patrick's Catholic School students slept outside last Thursday. 

Students and Greening Taupo get stuck in to protect town's gullies
Previously unloved and often ignored, the Waipahihi Gully and the Brentwood Gully have both been the scene of recent restoration and tree planting efforts by students from Waipahihi School and St Patrick's Catholic School.

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TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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Sunday Mass at St Benedict's Church, Auckland, celebrated by  Msgr Paul Farmer
on Auckland Diocese's YouTube 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 22:1-14  The parable of the wedding feast
A reading and commentary by Stephen Ready and Manuel Antonio.

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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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Fiji's archbishop attacks 'neo-colonialism' of globalization, international corporations
Fiji's Archbishop Peter Loy Chong called globalization "neo-colonialism" and a "new form of political domination" ahead of the 50th anniversary of the Pacific island nation's independence from the United Kingdom...

As Vatican faces financial review, pope condemns 'idolatry' of neoliberal economy
Pope Francis Thursday condemned the prioritizing of money over people and touted several steps the Holy See has taken to ensure financial transparency...

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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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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, October 4, 2020

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Bishops seek artist to create special 2021 Mary dedication work (2 Oct 2020)
(and see From the secular press, below)

First male principal in 170 years of St Mary's College Wellington
(1 Oct 2020)
Andrew Murray will be the new principal of St Mary's College in Thorndon, Wellington, the first man appointed to the role in the 170-year history of the Catholic girls' secondary school...

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** Campaign to attract new Catholic chaplains for Sr Veronica Casey's vital Prison Ministry service. 

** Seeking an artist to create a work commemorating Bishop Jean-Baptiste Pompallier's 1838 dedication of the country to Mary the Mother of Jesus

** Andrew Murray appointed principal of St Mary's College in Thorndon, Wellington. 

** Progress with the refurbishment of Wellington's Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart

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'NZ Catholic' no. 599, October 4 - 17 2020 is available free online at:

In this issue: Two transitional deacons ordained ... Bishops speak before election, referendums ... Voters urged to reject End of Life Choice Act ... Safety key as Covid alert levels change in NZ ... In TV interview, bishop highlights election issues ... Schools sent reminder regarding distribution of political material ... Doing theology in a time of the pandemic ... Dunedin diocese reports on finances ... Justin Glyn, SJ: Discussions about euthanasia ... Editorial: Looking beyond the slogans of parties ... 2020 Election Statement ... Catholic Bishops of Aotearoa New Zealand: We are all connected ... Which party should get your vote?: Election statements by candidates for seven political parties contesting this month's general election ... Political parties and their policies as related to our bishops' statement ... Season of Creation marked by ecumenical walk ... 50 years of Marist St Pats Rugby Club celebrated.

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Christchurch Catholic Basilica deconstruction: 'The building is very dangerous'
The head of the team working to deconstruct Christchurch's Catholic Basilica, the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, says they are endeavouring to save important features, such as sculptures by Llew Summers, but have to weigh up costs and safety concerns.

Church unlikely to be sold
Because of its historical and heritage values, a member of St Joseph's at Riversdale Beach Charitable Trust is confident that the church will remain a community asset and not sold by the Catholic parish to a private owner.

Catholic Bishops Seek Artist To Create Special Mary Dedication Work
Aotearoa New Zealand's Catholic bishops are seeking an artist to create a work commemorating Bishop Jean-Baptiste Pompallier's 1838 dedication of the country to Mary the Mother of Jesus ...

Abuse inquiry: 15-year battle with Catholic order and Government departments
A man who has battled for 15 years with the St John of God Catholic order and two Government ministries over compensation for the sexual and physical abuse he suffered has described his life as a "horror movie".

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

Maori boarding schools welcome Labour Party's $20m funding promise
Labour's Ikaroa-Rawhiti candidate Meka Whaitiri has announced the party will, if elected, commit $20 million to a fund to support NZ's four Maori boarding schools, three of which are in Hawke's Bay...

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TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Sunday Mass on Auckland Diocese's YouTube 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 21:33-43  The parable of the tenants in the vineyard
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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Under Pope Francis, 'accountability' finally crosses the Tiber
Although the drama triggered by the sudden fall from grace of Italian Cardinal Angelo Becciu is far from over, things nonetheless have reached the stage where it's also possible to stand back and ponder the bigger picture ...

Pope releases apostolic letter on Sacred Scripture
In an apostolic letter dedicated to Sacred Scripture, Pope Francis said that even today, Christians can learn new things from the countless translations of the Bible that exist ... 

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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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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 27, 2020

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Catholic Bishops' Election Statement opposes euthanasia, urges cannabis caution (21 Sep 2020)
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 ...

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** Respect Life Sunday 2020 is 11 October and invites us to value and protect vulnerable members of our families, communities, society and nation in all we do.

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

David Seymour's Incongruous Claim About Catholic Bishops And God's Commandments
Press release, Right to Life
David Seymour is accusing the Bishops of promoting falsehoods. The Bishops have a duty to defend human rights and the right to life of every human being ...

 How religious Kiwis are deciding which way to vote on the End of Life Choice Bill
New Zealanders will vote on the End of Life Choice Bill at next month's euthanasia referendum, but it's proving to be a moral conundrum for New Zealand's religious community.

Pioneering surgeon led way at Dunedin cardiac unit
Heart surgery was an emerging field when Patrick Molloy was a young doctor. He was one of its pioneers and, after working amid the Northern Ireland Conflict, Prof Molloy returned to New Zealand to lead the South Island's first cardiac surgery unit — in Dunedin.

'Olive Leaf' building opponents cite size, style
The opponents of the contentious "Olive Leaf" building proposed for land beside St Patrick's Church in Arrowtown say its style and size would overshadow the historic church.

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

Principals split on cannabis question
Principals' Federation president Perry Rush has drawn a storm of protest from some of his own members after endorsing the legalisation of cannabis in next month's referendum. His comments were a surprise because most previous public statements by principals have opposed legalisation...

New Fund To Support Maori Boarding Schools
Labour will recognise the important role our Maori boarding schools play in growing our future Maori leaders by committing $20 million to a fund designed to provide them with financial support to continue to house, educate and manaaki rangatahi in their care.

Sacred Heart deputy principal to take up Wellington principal role
Sacred Heart Girls' College (SHGC) deputy Andrew Murray has been appointed as principal of St Mary's College Wellington.

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TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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Sunday Mass at the cathedral of St Joseph and St Patrick, Auckland celebrated by  Fr Michael Wu

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 21:28-32 The parable of the two sons
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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Vatican cardinal hopes spin won't spoil potential of new papal encyclical
As Pope Francis is set to release an encyclical letter on human fraternity, one of his top aides insists the pope's vision has nothing to do with fevered alarms among some critics that it's about one-world government and watering down religious differences to create a syncretistic mish-mash.

Catholics urged to help 'unite world' on behalf of internally displaced people
The World Day for Migrants and Refugees Sept. 27 is a chance for Catholics "to unite the world" on behalf of displaced people and "pray for the well-being of our immigrant and refugee brothers and sisters," said the chairman of the U.S. bishops' migration committee.

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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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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 20, 2020

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


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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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 
in NZ and the World
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Sunday, September 6, 2020

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE


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 ...

NZCBC on Facebook

** Social Justice Week
** Covid-19 update 

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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' 


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).

**************

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:
*************
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


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 
**********

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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THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND


***********************
New Zealand Catholic 
Periodicals & Newsletters
***********************

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

Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'. 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/

*********
Facebook
*********

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 
in NZ and the World
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Sunday, August 30, 2020

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

NZCBC on Facebook

** 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).

**************

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.

*************
Other New Zealand Commentaries on the Sunday Readings:
*************
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


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)

**********
EMPLOYMENT 
**********

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/

******************************************************

THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND


***********************
New Zealand Catholic 
Periodicals & Newsletters
***********************

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

Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'. 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/

*********
Facebook
*********

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

*****************
News of the Church 
in NZ and the World
*****************




For the full texts, enter the headline in Google. 



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