Sunday, November 22, 2020

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Inquiry into how former Dunedin Bishop John Kavanagh dealt with abuse complaints (18 Nov 2020)
The Catholic Church has appointed an experienced independent investigator to look at whether the former Bishop of Dunedin, Bishop John Kavanagh, took proper action when he received complaints of sexual abuse ...

NZpray2day app now available for Apple devices (16 Nov 2020)
The Church-created Kiwi prayer app already beloved by New Zealand Catholic Android users is now available for iPhones and other Apple devices ...


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** Gratitude is difficult. Today's post from Catholic Discovery's "November, a month of thanks" series ...

** Investigation into the late Bishop John Kavanagh's handling of abuse complaints

** NZpray2day app for Apple devices. 

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In 'NZ Catholic' no.  602, November 15-28 2020 ... ARPA publication of the year ... Priests and bishop at pro-life street vigil ... Tikanga Maori needed in NZ Catholic Church ... Nuncio talks on youth, laity and Pope's vision ... Editorial: A bad day to be a Kiwi ... Decision made to sell three Wairarapa churches ... Unexpected journey for Ignatian students ... Two Mission Sisters served in many places ... Helen Luxford: Family Matters - Halloween ... Memorial for young Christchurch priest.

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Bishop at centre of name debate investigated
An independent investigation led by a Christchurch firm is under way into the handling of sexual abuse complaints by a former Roman Catholic bishop of Dunedin. The Catholic Church has appointed an independent investigator to look at whether Bishop John Kavanagh took proper action when he received complaints of sexual abuse during his tenure, between 1957 and 1985.

Victims alarmed over legal bid to suppress names of faith-based abusers
Efforts by church organisations to temporarily keep the names of deceased perpetrators secret ahead of an Abuse in Care inquiry is hugely upsetting for survivors, an advocate for abuse survivors says ...

Catholic Church made 'no real attempt to investigate' sexual abuse complaint
An investigation has found the Catholic Church's handling of New Zealand historical sex abuse was plagued by failures, with a victim saying she was re-traumatised by the experience. Two Catholic Marist brothers, Kevin Healy and Michael Beaumont, have admitted to, and since been convicted of, abusing a girl in their care in Wairarapa in the 1970s. The investigation's findings, provided to Stuff by the victim, found when the woman, referred to "Mrs A", came forward to complain to the Catholic order in the early 2000s there was "no real attempt to investigate or look for corroborating evidence".

Brooklyn: Saoirse Ronan's heartwrenching romantic drama comes to Netflix
Finally a movie the Catholic Church will want you to see. After a pummelling in Philomena, the deceits exposed in Doubt and the just plain wacko antics of Angels and Demons (not to mention the scandal of Spotlight), here's a film that casts the church and its representatives as having a positive effect ...

Services return to basilica
The bells of Sacred Heart Basilica are ringing once again. They were heard for the first time in nearly two years on Sunday, marking the end of Mass.

Papal medal for Vilma Hewald
Vilma Hewald received a Papal medal earlier this year at St Brigid's Catholic Church - the Benemerenti Medal, which recognises a lifetime of valuable service. The award was presented to a very surprised and humble Vilma by Monsignor Brian Walsh, Vicar General of the Palmerston North Catholic diocese.

"Light in the Lockdown" Concert
This concert will feature the music and songs of New Zealand composer and singer, Father Chris Skinner SM  ... 

Waimate parish selling old convent as it downsizes
The former St Patrick's convent on Timaru Rd in Waimate is headed for auction as the St Patrick's Parish looks to downsize.

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Maiden national canoe polo crown for St Peter's College
Palmerston North's St Peter's College has claimed its first national schools canoe polo crown. St Peter's won the national tournament in Hastings last month, winning an exciting final 3-2 in golden goal extra time against Karamu High School, from Hastings. The school's previous highest ranking was third ...

Call for name change regardless of inquiry
Kavanagh College's name should be changed, regardless of the outcome of an investigation into its namesake, a Dunedin lawyer says. The Otago Daily Times this week reported an independent investigation had been launched into the handling of sexual abuse complaints by the former Roman Catholic Bishop of Dunedin, Bishop John Kavanagh.

Gymnastics of the cross (16 photos)
Chris Barton explores the religious expression embodied in the design of The Chapel of St Peter's College ...

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OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, UNIVERSAL KING

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Today's Mass is broadcast on Auckland Diocese's YouTube channel from Christ the King Parish Owairaka, celebrated by Fr Benedict Francis, at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPKryfrJJSM

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 25:31-36   The final judgement
A reading and commentary by Sister Stephanie Kitching and Sister Marcellin Wilson.

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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 156 — Referendum, Result, Report and Recipes (November 16, 2020)

The election of just the second Catholic president in US history hasn't been universally welcomed even within Catholic circles, while in New Zealand, the euthanasia referendum has certainly disturbed many Catholics. Two diverse but also highly disturbing events — the terrorist attack in Nice and the report on former cardinal Theodore McCarrick's inexplicable rise up the Church's ranks — also feature in this month's episode. In the countdown to Christmas, there's at least a little to cheer about in the form of a new Vatican cookbook. Stay safe and God bless ...

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Catholic Archdiocese of Wellington. 
Director, Church  Mission.   Director, Development, Investment and Finance.
Details in 'NZ Catholic' no.  602, November 15-28 2020 p.11, from Shane Mackay tel. 04 915 0563 and at:
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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: 

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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, November 15, 2020

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Te Kupenga's Dr Areti Metuamate joins ITENZ Board (12 November 2020)
Te Kupenga chief executive Dr Areti Metuamate has been appointed to the board of Independent Tertiary Education New Zealand (ITENZ), a national body representing private tertiary institutions ...


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** Another message for November the month of gratitude, from Catholic Discovery NZ

** Pope Francis has expressed closeness to all victims of abuse and emphasised the Church's commitment to eradicate this evil. 

** Ka pai Te Kupenga chief executive Dr Areti Metuamate, who has been appointed to the board of Independent Tertiary Education New Zealand (ITENZ),

** We've been asked to remind all our communities of the need to stay safe with Covid-19 by always washing your hands, using the Covid Tracer app everywhere you go, and getting a Covid-19 test if you feel unwell. 

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Euthanasia referendum: Catholic clergy say assisted dying runs against core values, Islamic leader threatens Muslims who choose it with Hell
Kiwi Catholics and Muslims may not be eligible for some of their most sacred religious rituals if they opt to end their lives by euthanasia now that it's nearly legal.

Big turnout as Whanganui Hospital's chapel marks 50 years
It was standing room only on Sunday as the 50th anniversary of Whanganui Hospital's chapel was celebrated in style. Officially dedicated on June 13, 1970, the ecumenical chapel has been "a place of peace for people of all faiths" for half a century

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

Jess happy to whistle while she works
Jess Crossley whistles when she's happy. Literally – the St Kevin's College pupil loves refereeing touch rugby. Her passion has led to her selection to officiate at next month's New Zealand Secondary School touch tournament.

Sacred Heart Girls College new learning block the silver lining after tragic fire three years ago
Sacred Heart Girls College has taken one of the lowest points in their history and have transformed it into the start of a new era of learning with the opening of their new learning centre.

Bishop blesses Sacred Heart Basilica and new Roncalli College sports complex
Building projects worth over $6 million were reopened and officially opened in Timaru on Sunday. Bishop Paul Martin of the Catholic Diocese of Christchurch firstly blessed the re-opening of the now earthquake-strengthened Sacred Heart Basilica and later blessed and officially opened the neighbouring parish centre and sports complex at Roncalli College.

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Today's Mass is broadcast on Auckland Diocese's YouTube channel from the chapel of St Peter's College, celebrated by Monsignor Paul Farmer at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DBmQ2Pakvg

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 25:14-30  The parable of the three servants
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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Statue of Mary beheaded at cathedral in Fiji
A statue of Mary in Sacred Heart Cathedral in Suva, Fiji, was vandalized on Nov. 11. Police arrested the suspect, and are describing him as "of unsound mind" ...

McCarrick report should be lesson in transparency, say canon lawyers
The Vatican report on Theodore E. McCarrick's rise through the U.S. episcopal ranks should be a contemporary lesson in transparency for the entire church, said U.S. experts in church law ...

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Vacancies in the Catholic Overseas Volunteer programme: 

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New Zealand Catholic 
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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, November 8, 2020

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** An update from Bishop Pat on the reported comments by Pope Francis on civil unions, addressed earlier here: 

** Ka pai and congratulations to the editor and staff of NZ Catholic for being named Publication of the Year in the 2020 Awards of the Australasian Religious Press Association

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In 'NZ Catholic' no.  601, November 1-14 2020 ...
Reflecting on years of service (eight priestly jubilees) ... Call for cross-party plan to tackle homelessness ... Pro-life groups react to general election result ... Call to discuss updated sex-ed guidelines ... New role for prominent Catholic journalist (Tim Wilson) ... New spiritual director at Holy Cross Seminary ... Capuchins farewelled from Wellington after 72 years ... Editorial: Listening to the saints ... Bp Peter Cullinane: Sexual activity and meaning ... New parish formally started in east Auckland ... Angelic doctor window blessed in new home.

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Timaru's Sacred Heart Basilica strengthened and reopening
Timaru's Sacred Heart Basilica is reopening for its first service since closing for earthquake strengthening nearly two years ago. Holy Family Parish priest Father Chris Friel said he and the parishioners were looking forward to Sunday's mass, the first in the historic building since February 2019.

St Vincent De Paul volunteers come together through Covid-19 (video report)

Picton op-shop visits kickstart friendly fundraiser for Vanuatu village
Jimmy Putuel had a dream of building a safer home for his family and of helping the locals in his village in Vanuatu. Little did he know, a trip to the Picton St Vincent de Paul charity shop would set the wheels in motion for that dream to come true.

Palmerston North still waiting for new bishop to replace Charles Drennan
Palmerston North is still without a new Catholic bishop, a year after the resignation of Charles Drennan.

Versatile 'team man' in first Ngatapa side
John James Hata, a prominent member of the first Ngatapa rugby team, has died at the age of 87. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by whanau, at his family's farm in Opotiki.

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

Patrick is teacher's pet
Dannevirke's St Joseph's School has a new enrolment who is fitting in well - even though his favourite subject appears to be eating. Patrick, affectionately known as Piggles, started this term in the Year 1 and 2 class with teacher Sarah Newell.

Person critically injured after stabbing in Christchurch
One person is critically injured and a Christchurch school is in lockdown after a stabbing. A staff member at St Bernadette's School on Hei Hei Rd confirmed the school was in lockdown but declined to comment further.

Sacred Heart's $5 million new block rebuild closes chapter on fire
One of Waikato's biggest school rebuilds has risen from the ashes. The new learning space at Hamilton's Sacred Heart Girls' College has replaced what used to be the school's staffroom and science labs, which were damaged by a fire in November 2017.

Fundraiser will be fun and games
Chanel College hosting event full of carnival games and stalls If you're looking for something different to fill in an evening, then Chanel College students may have the event for you.
The school will host a games evening this month, as a general fundraiser for things such as the end-of-year camp and school ball.

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Today's Mass is broadcast on Auckland Diocese's YouTube channel from St John the Baptist church, celebrated by Fr Chris Denham at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxP_NRY0Z1Q

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 25:1-13 The parable of the ten young women
A reading and commentary by Very Rev. Frank Nelson and Rev. Canon Jenny Wilkens 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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Trump wins white evangelicals, Catholics split
President Donald Trump won support from about 8 in 10 white evangelical Christian voters in his race for reelection, but Catholic voters split almost evenly between him and Democratic opponent Joe Biden, according to AP VoteCast ...

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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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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, November 1, 2020

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"Yes" vote for euthanasia puts vulnerable on a dangerous path (30 Oct 2020)
The approval of the End of Life Choice Act Referendum puts vulnerable people and those who care for them on an unwelcome and dangerous path, says the ethics expert for the Catholic bishops, Dr John Kleinsman ...

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** The Mass for All Saints Day from St Patrick's Cathedral in Auckland will be screened on  free-to-air TV 

** "Yes" vote for euthanasia puts vulnerable at risk.

** Our condolences for Bishop Pat and his family and prayers for the soul of his brother Christopher, who died this week. RIP ... Message from Bishop Pat.

** Congratulations to the Tindall Foundation for 25 years of supporting so many charitable organisations in their work. 

** Your bishops are in Palmerston North this week for a meeting of the NZ Catholic Bishops Conference (photo)

** A prayer to St Joseph the Worker on Labour Day.

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Campaigners against the End of Life Choice Act express concern over referendum results
Campaigners against the End of Life Choice Act coming into force have expressed their dismay at today's referendum results.

Peter Dragicevich: The secret artworks hidden in Auckland's churches
[An illustrated article about the works of art in Auckland's Catholic churches, mentioned in last week's News & Notes. Last week, it wasn't freely available on the Internet, today it is. "Secret" here means "little-known". - ml]

Napier church fence tied with ribbons to raise awareness of child sexual abuse
A tide of ribbons will be a permanent fixture on the St Patrick's Church Napier fence as part of the Loud Fence movement.

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

Christophers a cut above rivals in White Island race
Emma Christophers made a late decision to enter the White Island race. A couple of days before the race on Saturday, the 15-year-old Kavanagh College pupil opted to enter the swimming section. And it is a not an easy decision to make, as swimming out to White Island and back in the chilly sea water is no walk in the park...

Rosmini College sex abuse: Brother William Jackson groped boys during music lessons
An Auckland lawyer and former politician has come out in support of Rosmini sex abuse victim, saying he too was groped by brother William Jackson, a music teacher at the Catholic school in Auckland during the late 1960s and early 1970s.

Sacred Heart 125th anniversary 'team effort'
A nervous wait gave way to excitement and a chance to reminisce for past and present pupils and staff of Sacred Heart School, Dunedin. Pupils dressed in colonial-style costume on Friday practised songs ready to welcome about 80 people for the school's three-day, 125th anniversary celebrations.

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The Mass of All Saints Day will be broadcast from St Patrick's Cathedral  on Auckland Diocese's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb7o1XYfQet-mOW1mJSzfow

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 5:1-12   The sermon on the mount
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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Taking a broader view of Vatican "anti-corruption" reforms
Papal interviews are now so commonplace that his latest such exchange, with the Italian news agency Adnkronos on Friday, wasn't front-page news even here in Italy. Yet there's much of real interest, beginning with the pope's words on corruption in the Church. In a nutshell, Francis said the problem goes back centuries, that he's doing his best to root it out, that more action is coming soon, but he's "honestly not very optimistic" it will succeed ... 

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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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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, October 25, 2020

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Bishops endorse civil unions stand by Pope Francis (24 October 2020)
Pope Francis was widely quoted this week supporting same-sex civil unions –– which have been available in Aotearoa New Zealand since 26 April 2005. This is a comment on the pope's statement by Bishop Patrick Dunn, Bishop of Auckland and President of the NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference ...

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** Bp Patrick Dunn's statement on same-sex civil unions

** Pope Francis' donation to the families of the crew of Gulf Livestock 1

** Mary art submissions closed

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In 'NZ Catholic' no. 600, October 18 - 31 2020 ...

New encyclical can change hearts and minds, NZ cardinal says ... Viewing ecumenism from a 'baptism' perspective ... Michael Parker: Let the little children cry (tearful children in church) ... Editorial: 600 editions ... Fratelli tutti: On fraternity and social friendship - Excerpts from the encyclical - Belief in God as creator of all has practical consequences, Pope says ... 600 editions of 'NZ Catholic': Pat McCarthy: What sort of Catholic media will we see in the future? ... Extraordinary form ordinations at St Benedict's ... Eric a champion for Maori Deaf young people.

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

How great thou art
Herald on Sunday p.20, 25 Oct 2020 (illustrated)
Peter Dragicevich discovers the sacred art hidden in suburban Auckland.
[This article can be read in the print edition and via Press Reader, an online service provided by public libraries]

Labour MP Louisa Wall calls for homosexual law reform in Cook Islands
Labour MP and LGBTQIA+ advocate Louisa Wall is calling on the Catholic church in New Zealand to support homosexual law reform in the Cook Islands.

No limit to items during Free Week
A South Dunedin op-shop has ditched its price tags and is giving items away for free. A queue formed at the door of the St Vincent de Paul shop in King Edward St yesterday for the beginning of Free Week, which will continue until Friday.

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Young athlete's promise recognised
St Kevin's College year 10 pupil Zaria Kira (14) has been excelling at more than one sport this year ...

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THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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Sunday Mass at Good Shepherd Church, Balmoral, Auckland, celebrated by Mons. Bernard Keily 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 22:34-40   The great commandment
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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Key ally says pope's always backed same-sex 'civil coexistence'
A close ally from Argentina often dubbed his ghostwriter said the pontiff has always supported "civil coexistence" for same-sex couples. "For him, the expression 'marriage' has a precise meaning and is only applied to the stable union between a man and a woman open to communicating life," wrote Archbishop Victor Manuel Fernandez of La Plata in a Facebook post ...

'Catholics are like the leaven in the loaf' of U.N.'s work, says Glendon
Speakers at an Oct. 22 virtual panel discussion addressed the complex relationship between the Catholic Church and the U.N. ...

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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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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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Catholic Discovery NZ (Catholic Enquiry Centre)

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Sunday, October 18, 2020

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE


No tolerance for abuse and harm – safeguarding officers are in every diocese (13 Oct 2020)
Safeguarding everyone in our Church – especially our vulnerable adults, young people and children – is a priority ...

NZCBC on Facebook

** NZ bishops' statement on safeguarding

** The beatification of Carlo Acutis (1991-2006)

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Catholic cathedral's iconic copper dome could be sold as salvage (text and video)
The distinctive copper dome rescued from the earthquake-damaged Catholic cathedral in Christchurch could be sold as salvage.

Covid-19: Tuvaluan mother-to-be marooned in New Zealand away from husband and first born
Fortune has dealt Takeisi Laki a mixed hand. The 25-year-old from Tuvalu, who has been coming to New Zealand for the past five years as a Recognised Seasonal Employee, is stuck here for the foreseeable future. She's about to have her second child while stranded 3760km away from both her husband, Vaeluanga, and her first son who is celebrating his all-important first birthday on Friday.

'Where you go, I go': After 66 years couple die minutes apart
They were married for 66 years and had just celebrated their wedding anniversary. But early on Monday Kevin and Maureen Gallagher passed away 20 minutes apart at home. Leah Tebbutt tells their story of life, love and devotion...

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

Free school lunches will divide communities
A massive $220 million expansion of free school lunches will divide many communities, with some schools joining the scheme while nearby schools miss out.

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TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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Sunday Mass at St Joseph's Church, Takapuna, Auckland, celebrated by Fr Carlo Cruz, on Auckland Diocese's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRpQdcBzVts

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 22:15-21   The question about paying taxes
A reading and discussion by Simon McLellan 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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STATION XV


Episode 155 — Papal Ponderings, Politics, Prayer, Pell and Pews (October 14, 2020)

Pope Francis' new encyclical on fraternity and solidarity leads this month's episode of The 15th Station, with the document seen as particularly important in a time of pandemic. In New Zealand, the upcoming general election — in terms of the bishops' statement and the Opposition Leader's faith — is on the agenda, as is the unfolding drama around Cardinal George Pell and a recently-resigned cardinal. A little bit of light entertainment is needed after all that, and a church in the southern US provides just the remedy. Stay safe, and we hope you enjoy the conversation.

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Peru's rising star tapped to lead Pan-Amazon ecclesial network
Earlier this week it was announced that Cardinal Pedro Barreto, who was among the chief architects of last year's Synod of Bishops on the Amazon, would be taking charge of the Catholic Church's leading entity dedicated to protecting the region ...

When looking to future, include most vulnerable, Catholics tell G-20 forum
COVID-19 provides an opportunity for people to prepare the future, and religious leaders have an opportunity to make sure that preparation includes the world's most vulnerable, said Catholic participants in the annual G-20 Interfaith Forum ...
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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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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)

'NZ Catholic' newspaper

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Society of St Vincent de Paul NZ

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Sunday, October 11, 2020

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE


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 ...

NZCBC on Facebook

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


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

'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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