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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE
https://www.catholic.org.nz/
Church Leaders meet Prime Minister to talk vaccines, housing, poverty
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/church-leaders-meet-prime-minister/
Leaders of some of the country's major Christian faiths met Prime
Minister Jacinda Ardern in Auckland today to discuss housing, poverty
and the Covid-19 pandemic response including vaccination ...
NZCBC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatholicNZ/
** Today's Mass on Shine TV at 2pm is celebrated by Msgr Bernard Kiely
from the Good Shepherd Church in Balmoral, Auckland. Take part on
free-to-air Channel 25 and Sky Channel 201.
** Caritas congratulates Pope Francis on the eighth anniversary of his election.
** Leaders of some of the country's major Christian faiths met Prime
Minister Jacinda Ardern in Auckland today to discuss housing, poverty
and the Covid-19 pandemic response including vaccination.
** Pope Francis has declared this as the Year of St Joseph, husband of
Mary; and Friday 19 March is the Feast Day of St Joseph. The National
Liturgy Office has prepared a feast of resources that parishes and
schools will find very helpful for this year's special St Joseph's
day.
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LENT 2021: A New Way Forward
Caritas Aotearoa has prepared Lenten resources for parishes and
schools. The theme for 2021 is A New Way Forward as we reflect on the
events of 2020 and the continuing impact of the pandemic.
Resources for parishes are at: https://caritas.org.nz/lent-0
Resources for Lent in schools are at: https://caritas.org.nz/lent-schools
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Mother disgusted 11-year-old daughter being asked to deliver 'extreme'
religious publication on paper round
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/124465378/mother-disgusted-11yearold-daughter-being-asked-to-deliver-extreme-religious-publication-on-paper-round
Haley Rivas Herrera is disgusted her 11-year-old daughter has been
asked to deliver a book called National Sunday Law - which she calls
"a conspiracy theory" and "extreme propaganda". The book by A Jan
Marcussen alleges impending laws limiting religious freedom are being
enacted by the United States Government, and attacks the Catholic
Church.
Help to check entitlements. Beneficiaries, low income earners invited
Horowhenua Chronicle
https://pressreader-com.wcl.idm.oclc.org/article/281535113726634
Assistance to navigate the welfare system is offered at the Levin
Benefit Impact week, which will be held at the Parish Centre of St
Joseph's Catholic Church in the week of 8-12 March, with the support
of a wide range of community and church groups of the area.
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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS
Four schools, two top jobs: Why Opunake could be the best little town
to be a principal in
https://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/124415424/four-schools-two-top-jobs-why-opunake-could-be-the-best-little-town-to-be-a-principal-in
With a population of less than 2000, a small coastal Taranaki town
with only three schools and one kura is on the hunt for two
principals. Both Opunake High School (OHS) and St Joseph's Opunake are
advertising to have a new head of school join them.
Gender bias and inequality being called out on International Women's
Day (text and video)
https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/gender-bias-and-inequality-being-called-international-womens-day
Generation Z has really taken the call to stand up for women's rights,
and not just females, but males and everyone in our generation,"
Morgyn Jakob, head girl at Lower Hutt's Sacred Heart College says ...
Education Finalists Demonstrate Accessibility Matters Outside, Inside,
And Online
https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU2103/S00210/education-finalists-demonstrate-accessibility-matters-outside-inside-and-online.htm
Three very different accessible education providers have been voted as
finalists in the 2021 People's Choice Accessible Business Awards. St
Mary's Catholic School Rotorua is a special character school catering
to families across the socio-economic spectrum and from a wide
cross-section of cultures.
Silver Fern Jane Watson visits former South Canterbury school
https://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/124505838/silver-fern-jane-watson-visits-former-south-canterbury-school
Silver Fern star Jane Watson took a trip down memory lane on Thursday.
The 31-year-old visited Pleasant Point for the final stages of St
Joseph's School's swimming sports and met up with teachers who taught
her at the school which she attended until the age of 11-and-a-half
***************************************
FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT (B)
**************
Today's Mass, celebrated by Monsignor Bernard Kiely, is broadcast
from Good Shepherd Church, Balmoral, on Auckland Diocese's YouTube
channel at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RV6KhU01FxM
and on Shine TV (Freeview channel 25) at 2 pm and live streamed at:
https://www.shinetv.co.nz/videos/live (only viewable in New Zealand).
Inspired Word: A video reading and commentary on the gospel of the day:
John 3:16-18 Jesus and Nicodemus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBjOrMjmDSc&list=PLeDNiKpHSQBDAIAYJEHi42R7ctvsFuTEU&index=3
A reading and commentary with Very Rev. Frank Nelson and Rev. John
Mullis at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.
*************
Other New Zealand Commentaries on the Sunday Readings:
*************
Fr Kevin Waldie sm. Sunday Reflection:
https://nzcatholic.org.nz/category/sunday-reflection/
Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith (audio):
http://station15.co.nz/
Marist Messenger. Daily Reflections: https://www.maristmessenger.co.nz/
Fr Frank Bird sm. Living the Word: Sundays of the Year: Discussion
Guide - https://livingtheword.org.nz/
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CRUX - Edited by John L. Allen Jr. and Inés San Martin
https://cruxnow.com/
At his eight-year mark, will Francis try turning down the temperature?
https://cruxnow.com/news-analysis/2021/03/at-his-eight-year-mark-will-francis-try-turning-down-the-temperature/
Seemingly reinvigorated by the Coronavirus crisis, the 84-year-old
Francis still has an ambitious agenda for the Church and the world.
Pope to confessors: Be fathers, brothers who offer consolation, mercy
https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2021/03/pope-to-confessors-be-fathers-brothers-who-offer-consolation-mercy/
Every confessor should understand he is a sinner, forgiven by God, and
he is there to offer his brothers and sisters — sinners, too — the
same divine mercy and forgiveness he has received, Pope Francis said.
*******************************************
EMPLOYMENT
**********
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 Volunteers Overseas programme:
https://www.caritas.org.nz/get-involved/catholic-volunteers-overseas
Job vacancies in the Catholic diocese of Auckland:
https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/administration/staff-vacancies/
... and in the Archdiocese of Wellington:
https://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/adw_community/vacancies/
******************************************************
THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND
https://www.catholic.org.nz/
The six dioceses:
https://www.catholic.org.nz/find-us/dioceses-2/#section_59
***********************
New Zealand Catholic
Periodicals & Newsletters
***********************
'NZ Catholic' is a national newspaper published by the Catholic Bishop
of Auckland. https://nzcatholic.org.nz/
Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'.
https://www.cdh.org.nz/kete-korero/
Catholic Dioceses of Palmerston North and Wellington. 'Wel-com'
http://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/welcom/
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. 'Lighting New Fires'
https://nzceo.schoolzineplus.com/nzceo/archive
St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East'
https://www.columban.org.au/media-and-publications/the-far-east-magazine/archive/
Society of Mary. 'Marist Messenger'
https://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.
https://tuimotu.org/
*********
Facebook
*********
NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference
https://www.facebook.com/CatholicNZ/
Catholic Discovery NZ (Catholic Enquiry Centre)
https://www.facebook.com/catholicdiscovery.nz/
'NZ Catholic' newspaper
https://www.facebook.com/NZCatholic/
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand
https://www.facebook.com/caritasaotearoa/timeline
Holy Cross Seminary
https://www.facebook.com/HolyCrossNZ
Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ
https://www.facebook.com/Marists
Society of St Vincent de Paul NZ
https://www.facebook.com/SocietyofStVincentdePaulNZ/
*****************
News of the Church
in NZ and the World
*****************
http://cathnews.co.nz/category/new-zealand/
https://nzcatholic.org.nz/
https://www.romereports.com/en/ (video)
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=rome+reports&sp=EgIIAw%253D%253D
https://catholicherald.co.uk/
For the full texts, enter the headline in Google.
https://www.cruxnow.com
https://www.lastampa.it/vatican-insider/en
Sunday, March 14, 2021
Sunday, March 7, 2021
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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE
https://www.catholic.org.nz/
Shine TV Mass to restart this Sunday
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/shine-tv-mass/
Our Shine TV Mass resumes this coming Sunday 7 March, the Third Sunday
in Lent. Shine TV will broadcast Mass at 2pm on free-to-air TV Channel
25 and Sky Channel 201 ...
NZCBC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatholicNZ/
** Covid-19 alert levels will change again from 6am this Sunday, 7
March. All of the country except Auckland will move to Alert Level 1,
which has no restrictions on gatherings, meaning Mass can be
celebrated normally from Sunday. Auckland will move to Alert Level 2,
** Our thoroughly hi-tech bishops are meeting in Conference in
Wellington today, with two of them Zooming in from their Level 3
lockdowns in Auckland!
** Bishop Pat shares a message on why Auckland Christian church
leaders are backing Covid-19 responses.
** From this coming Sunday 7 March, Shine TV will broadcast Mass at
2pm on free-to-air TV Channel 25
*********************************
LENT 2021: A New Way Forward
Caritas Aotearoa has prepared Lenten resources for parishes and
schools. The theme for 2021 is A New Way Forward as we reflect on the
events of 2020 and the continuing impact of the pandemic.
Resources for parishes are at: https://caritas.org.nz/lent-0
Resources for Lent in schools are at: https://caritas.org.nz/lent-schools
*********************************
'NZ CATHOLIC'
Website: https://nzcatholic.org.nz/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NZCatholic/
Full text articles: https://nzcatholic.org.nz/2021/
In issue no. 609, March 7 - 20, 2021: Prayers at site of 1864
massacre (Rangiaowhia) ... Judicial review on school maintenance fund
delayed ... First dean for Catholic Theological college ... 500 years
of Christianity in the Philippines ... Sue Jones: Entry-level
experience of contemplative life ... Editorial: Reaching out to the
sick is pattern of salvation ... Bishop farewells first priest he
ordained ... Concern at removal of Latin from NCEA ... Feature:
Catholic School Open Days ... Syro-Malabar youth come together for
Ablaze 2021.
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Cathedral music loss (letter to the editor)
The Dominion Post
https://pressreader-com.wcl.idm.oclc.org/article/281904480914081
This is a sad day for Wellington's music scene. The leadership team at
NZ Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Wellington, has decided
to disestablish the Director of Music role, effectively dismantling
and denigrating a flourishing cathedral music department.
Faith-based Institutions To Front Royal Commission On Redress For Abuse
https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2103/S00036/faith-based-institutions-to-front-royal-commission-on-redress-for-abuse.htm
The Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry is investigating the
abuse and neglect that happened to children, young people and
vulnerable adults in care from 1950 and 1999. In Phase 2, from 15 to
29 March, witnesses for faith-based institutions will give evidence
before the Commission on their processes for resolving historic and
current abuse claims. In relation to the Catholic Church, statements
will be made by Rev. Dr. Thomas P. Doyle (USA), Br Peter Horide FMS,
Virginia Noonan (National Office for Professional Standards), Fr
Timothy Duckworth SM, and Cardinal John Dew.
Dunedin priest under investigation for sexual misconduct
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/dunedin-priest-under-investigation-for-sexual-misconduct/KBH6DEM76WLP3YWMYXAZJ5FKN4/
Assistant priest Father Fivins Chittilappilly of Mercy Parish is being
investigated for sexual misconduct.
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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS
Young Timaru entrepreneur capitalising on growing up in digital age
https://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/124402488/young-timaru-entrepreneur-capitalising-on-growing-up-in-digital-age
A 14-year-old Timaru entrepreneur is capitalising on growing up in the
digital age. George Pham told Stuff the amount of money he earns
fluctuates while he juggles school work with being a self-taught
online business owner, but the Roncalli College student's proudest
moment was making $5000 in two days.
Watching weta a winning pitch for Taranaki environmental entrepreneur
https://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/124364938/watching-wt-a-winning-pitch-for-taranaki-environmental-entrepreneur
The inaugural "Taranaki Soup" event was held earlier this week by
Startup Taranaki and saw seven locals pitch their solutions to social
and environmental issues.
Fifteen-year-old Abbie Wood started off the evening with an initiative
for budding young artists called The Rangatahi Collective. "It would
be really cool to just to have the opportunity to feel like people are
interested in your work," the Sacred Heart Girls' College student
said.
Tsunami threat causes Tauranga schools to evacuate
https://www.sunlive.co.nz/news/263629-st-marys-catholic-school-evacuating.html
[Note: This report refers to the tsunami alert last Friday which is now over]
***************************************
THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT (B)
**************
Today's Mass, celebrated by Monsignor David Tonks, is broadcast from
St Joseph's Church, Takapuna on Auckland Diocese's YouTube channel at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBFQPVTYGxA
and on Shine TV (Freeview channel 25) at 2 pm and live streamed at:
https://www.shinetv.co.nz/videos/live (only viewable in New Zealand).
Inspired Word: A video reading and commentary on the gospel of the day:
John 2:13-25 Jesus goes to the temple
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uR-wZi42uJk&list=PLeDNiKpHSQBDAIAYJEHi42R7ctvsFuTEU&index=3
A reading and commentary by Very Rev. Frank Nelson and Rev. Canon
Jenny Wilkens at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.
Other New Zealand Commentaries on the Sunday Readings:
Fr Kevin Waldie sm. Sunday Reflection:
https://nzcatholic.org.nz/category/sunday-reflection/
Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith (audio):
http://station15.co.nz/
Marist Messenger. Daily Reflections: https://www.maristmessenger.co.nz/
Fr Frank Bird sm. Living the Word: Sundays of the Year: Discussion
Guide - https://livingtheword.org.nz/
*******************************************
CRUX - Edited by John L. Allen Jr. and Inés San Martin
https://cruxnow.com/
Pope Francis in Iraq
** Pope's meeting with Shia cleric in Iraq a new phase of interfaith dialogue
** Pope recalls Iraqi martyrs, saying violence incompatible with religion
** Pope urges religious leaders to denounce 'blasphemy' of violence in
God's name
*******************************************
EMPLOYMENT
**********
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 Volunteers Overseas programme:
https://www.caritas.org.nz/get-involved/catholic-volunteers-overseas
Job vacancies in the Catholic diocese of Auckland:
https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/administration/staff-vacancies/
... and in the Archdiocese of Wellington:
https://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/adw_community/vacancies/
******************************************************
THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND
https://www.catholic.org.nz/
The six dioceses:
https://www.catholic.org.nz/find-us/dioceses-2/#section_59
***********************
New Zealand Catholic
Periodicals & Newsletters
***********************
'NZ Catholic' is a national newspaper published by the Catholic Bishop
of Auckland. https://nzcatholic.org.nz/
Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'.
https://www.cdh.org.nz/kete-korero/
Catholic Dioceses of Palmerston North and Wellington. 'Wel-com'
http://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/welcom/
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. 'Lighting New Fires'
https://nzceo.schoolzineplus.com/nzceo/archive
St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East'
https://www.columban.org.au/media-and-publications/the-far-east-magazine/archive/
Society of Mary. 'Marist Messenger'
https://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.
https://tuimotu.org/
*********
Facebook
*********
NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference
https://www.facebook.com/CatholicNZ/
Catholic Discovery NZ (Catholic Enquiry Centre)
https://www.facebook.com/catholicdiscovery.nz/
'NZ Catholic' newspaper
https://www.facebook.com/NZCatholic/
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand
https://www.facebook.com/caritasaotearoa/timeline
Holy Cross Seminary
https://www.facebook.com/HolyCrossNZ
Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ
https://www.facebook.com/Marists
Society of St Vincent de Paul NZ
https://www.facebook.com/SocietyofStVincentdePaulNZ/
*****************
News of the Church
in NZ and the World
*****************
http://cathnews.co.nz/category/new-zealand/
https://nzcatholic.org.nz/
https://www.romereports.com/en/ (video)
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=rome+reports&sp=EgIIAw%253D%253D
https://catholicherald.co.uk/
For the full texts, enter the headline in Google.
https://www.cruxnow.com
https://www.lastampa.it/vatican-insider/en
NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE
https://www.catholic.org.nz/
Shine TV Mass to restart this Sunday
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/shine-tv-mass/
Our Shine TV Mass resumes this coming Sunday 7 March, the Third Sunday
in Lent. Shine TV will broadcast Mass at 2pm on free-to-air TV Channel
25 and Sky Channel 201 ...
NZCBC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatholicNZ/
** Covid-19 alert levels will change again from 6am this Sunday, 7
March. All of the country except Auckland will move to Alert Level 1,
which has no restrictions on gatherings, meaning Mass can be
celebrated normally from Sunday. Auckland will move to Alert Level 2,
** Our thoroughly hi-tech bishops are meeting in Conference in
Wellington today, with two of them Zooming in from their Level 3
lockdowns in Auckland!
** Bishop Pat shares a message on why Auckland Christian church
leaders are backing Covid-19 responses.
** From this coming Sunday 7 March, Shine TV will broadcast Mass at
2pm on free-to-air TV Channel 25
*********************************
LENT 2021: A New Way Forward
Caritas Aotearoa has prepared Lenten resources for parishes and
schools. The theme for 2021 is A New Way Forward as we reflect on the
events of 2020 and the continuing impact of the pandemic.
Resources for parishes are at: https://caritas.org.nz/lent-0
Resources for Lent in schools are at: https://caritas.org.nz/lent-schools
*********************************
'NZ CATHOLIC'
Website: https://nzcatholic.org.nz/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NZCatholic/
Full text articles: https://nzcatholic.org.nz/2021/
In issue no. 609, March 7 - 20, 2021: Prayers at site of 1864
massacre (Rangiaowhia) ... Judicial review on school maintenance fund
delayed ... First dean for Catholic Theological college ... 500 years
of Christianity in the Philippines ... Sue Jones: Entry-level
experience of contemplative life ... Editorial: Reaching out to the
sick is pattern of salvation ... Bishop farewells first priest he
ordained ... Concern at removal of Latin from NCEA ... Feature:
Catholic School Open Days ... Syro-Malabar youth come together for
Ablaze 2021.
*******************************
FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Cathedral music loss (letter to the editor)
The Dominion Post
https://pressreader-com.wcl.idm.oclc.org/article/281904480914081
This is a sad day for Wellington's music scene. The leadership team at
NZ Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Wellington, has decided
to disestablish the Director of Music role, effectively dismantling
and denigrating a flourishing cathedral music department.
Faith-based Institutions To Front Royal Commission On Redress For Abuse
https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2103/S00036/faith-based-institutions-to-front-royal-commission-on-redress-for-abuse.htm
The Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry is investigating the
abuse and neglect that happened to children, young people and
vulnerable adults in care from 1950 and 1999. In Phase 2, from 15 to
29 March, witnesses for faith-based institutions will give evidence
before the Commission on their processes for resolving historic and
current abuse claims. In relation to the Catholic Church, statements
will be made by Rev. Dr. Thomas P. Doyle (USA), Br Peter Horide FMS,
Virginia Noonan (National Office for Professional Standards), Fr
Timothy Duckworth SM, and Cardinal John Dew.
Dunedin priest under investigation for sexual misconduct
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/dunedin-priest-under-investigation-for-sexual-misconduct/KBH6DEM76WLP3YWMYXAZJ5FKN4/
Assistant priest Father Fivins Chittilappilly of Mercy Parish is being
investigated for sexual misconduct.
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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS
Young Timaru entrepreneur capitalising on growing up in digital age
https://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/124402488/young-timaru-entrepreneur-capitalising-on-growing-up-in-digital-age
A 14-year-old Timaru entrepreneur is capitalising on growing up in the
digital age. George Pham told Stuff the amount of money he earns
fluctuates while he juggles school work with being a self-taught
online business owner, but the Roncalli College student's proudest
moment was making $5000 in two days.
Watching weta a winning pitch for Taranaki environmental entrepreneur
https://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/124364938/watching-wt-a-winning-pitch-for-taranaki-environmental-entrepreneur
The inaugural "Taranaki Soup" event was held earlier this week by
Startup Taranaki and saw seven locals pitch their solutions to social
and environmental issues.
Fifteen-year-old Abbie Wood started off the evening with an initiative
for budding young artists called The Rangatahi Collective. "It would
be really cool to just to have the opportunity to feel like people are
interested in your work," the Sacred Heart Girls' College student
said.
Tsunami threat causes Tauranga schools to evacuate
https://www.sunlive.co.nz/news/263629-st-marys-catholic-school-evacuating.html
[Note: This report refers to the tsunami alert last Friday which is now over]
***************************************
THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT (B)
**************
Today's Mass, celebrated by Monsignor David Tonks, is broadcast from
St Joseph's Church, Takapuna on Auckland Diocese's YouTube channel at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBFQPVTYGxA
and on Shine TV (Freeview channel 25) at 2 pm and live streamed at:
https://www.shinetv.co.nz/videos/live (only viewable in New Zealand).
Inspired Word: A video reading and commentary on the gospel of the day:
John 2:13-25 Jesus goes to the temple
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uR-wZi42uJk&list=PLeDNiKpHSQBDAIAYJEHi42R7ctvsFuTEU&index=3
A reading and commentary by Very Rev. Frank Nelson and Rev. Canon
Jenny Wilkens at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.
Other New Zealand Commentaries on the Sunday Readings:
Fr Kevin Waldie sm. Sunday Reflection:
https://nzcatholic.org.nz/category/sunday-reflection/
Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith (audio):
http://station15.co.nz/
Marist Messenger. Daily Reflections: https://www.maristmessenger.co.nz/
Fr Frank Bird sm. Living the Word: Sundays of the Year: Discussion
Guide - https://livingtheword.org.nz/
*******************************************
CRUX - Edited by John L. Allen Jr. and Inés San Martin
https://cruxnow.com/
Pope Francis in Iraq
** Pope's meeting with Shia cleric in Iraq a new phase of interfaith dialogue
** Pope recalls Iraqi martyrs, saying violence incompatible with religion
** Pope urges religious leaders to denounce 'blasphemy' of violence in
God's name
*******************************************
EMPLOYMENT
**********
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 Volunteers Overseas programme:
https://www.caritas.org.nz/get-involved/catholic-volunteers-overseas
Job vacancies in the Catholic diocese of Auckland:
https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/administration/staff-vacancies/
... and in the Archdiocese of Wellington:
https://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/adw_community/vacancies/
******************************************************
THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND
https://www.catholic.org.nz/
The six dioceses:
https://www.catholic.org.nz/find-us/dioceses-2/#section_59
***********************
New Zealand Catholic
Periodicals & Newsletters
***********************
'NZ Catholic' is a national newspaper published by the Catholic Bishop
of Auckland. https://nzcatholic.org.nz/
Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'.
https://www.cdh.org.nz/kete-korero/
Catholic Dioceses of Palmerston North and Wellington. 'Wel-com'
http://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/welcom/
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. 'Lighting New Fires'
https://nzceo.schoolzineplus.com/nzceo/archive
St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East'
https://www.columban.org.au/media-and-publications/the-far-east-magazine/archive/
Society of Mary. 'Marist Messenger'
https://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.
https://tuimotu.org/
*********
*********
NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference
https://www.facebook.com/CatholicNZ/
Catholic Discovery NZ (Catholic Enquiry Centre)
https://www.facebook.com/catholicdiscovery.nz/
'NZ Catholic' newspaper
https://www.facebook.com/NZCatholic/
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand
https://www.facebook.com/caritasaotearoa/timeline
Holy Cross Seminary
https://www.facebook.com/HolyCrossNZ
Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ
https://www.facebook.com/Marists
Society of St Vincent de Paul NZ
https://www.facebook.com/SocietyofStVincentdePaulNZ/
*****************
News of the Church
in NZ and the World
*****************
http://cathnews.co.nz/category/new-zealand/
https://nzcatholic.org.nz/
https://www.romereports.com/en/ (video)
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=rome+reports&sp=EgIIAw%253D%253D
https://catholicherald.co.uk/
For the full texts, enter the headline in Google.
https://www.cruxnow.com
https://www.lastampa.it/vatican-insider/en
Sunday, February 28, 2021
******************************
COVID ALERT LEVELS
From 6am this morning, Auckland is at Covid-19 Alert Level 3, which
means public Masses are not possible there. The rest of Aotearoa New Zealand is at Alert Level 2, which restricts gatherings to 100 people.
Please contact your parish or diocese for more information by phone or
through their Websites at
https://www.catholic.org.nz/find-us/dioceses-2/#section_59
******************************
NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE
https://www.catholic.org.nz/
NZCBC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatholicNZ/
** Auckland is being abruptly moved to Covid-19 Alert Level 3
** Cardinal Soane Patita Paini Mafi of Tonga is the new President of
Caritas Oceania.
** Melbourne Archbishop Peter A Comensoli, reiterates that the
Australian Catholic Bishops endorse use of the Covid-19 vaccines.
** Look out in your local church for a copy of the Prison Ministry
booklet published by the bishops, seeking people interested in
becoming volunteer and paid prison chaplains and visitors.
** Catholic Discovery has a Lent message, suggesting in this time of
Covid-10 we invite Jesus into our homes to wipe them clean "with the
super powerful detergent and purifier that is prayer."
** During Lent, Caritas is sharing its programmes made possible with
its public support. The first Sunday of Lent highlights the
Strengthening Technical and Agricultural Rural Training (START)
programme in the Solomon Islands.
*********************************
LENT 2021: A New Way Forward
Caritas Aotearoa has prepared Lenten resources for parishes and
schools. The theme for 2021 is A New Way Forward as we reflect on the
events of 2020 and the continuing impact of the pandemic.
Resources for parishes are at: https://caritas.org.nz/lent-0
Resources for Lent in schools are at: https://caritas.org.nz/lent-schools
*********************************
'NZ CATHOLIC'
Website: https://nzcatholic.org.nz/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NZCatholic/
Full text articles: https://nzcatholic.org.nz/2021/
In issue no. 608, February 21-March 6, 2021: Funding sought for
organ rebuild (Chch Cathedral) ... Some Catholics in the 2021 New
Year's Honours ... 2020 a challenging year for Caring Foundation ...
Editorial: (Clerical) dress standards ... Bible Society celebrates 175
years in New Zealand ... It's OK to ask for help: A priest and a lay
woman share their mental health journeys towards a better life ...
Candlemas procession in Ponsonby ... Helen Luxford: Why is weight so
hard for people? ...12-hour walk to raise awareness of migrant plight.
*******************************
FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Strange sign seems to ban pope from Napier quay
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/news/strange-sign-seems-to-ban-pope-from-napier-quay/ZPYYSFGZRZATLYFSILW6XCHB6I/
A sign on a cycleway in Ahuriri has been changed to say "popes"
instead of "ropes".
Child sexual abuse victims retraumatised in their fight for justice
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/124361797/child-sexual-abuse-victims-retraumatised-in-their-fight-for-justice
Thousands of New Zealanders were sexually abused as children in state
care and faith-based institutions, but will never get the justice they
need to move forward ...
1905: The 'magnificent' new Catholic Cathedral
The Press
https://pressreader-com.wcl.idm.oclc.org/article/281599538216026
It was a great era for church architecture. Christchurch's Catholic
Cathedral opened on February 12, 1905. ''Probably there has never been
a more imposing ecclesiastical function in the history of the colony
than the dedication of the new Roman Catholic Cathedral in
Christchurch yesterday,'' The Press reported ...
Peter Matheson: Pakeha switch to the secular not so for other NZ cultures
https://www.odt.co.nz/opinion/pakeha-switch-secular-not-so-other-nz-cultures
Religion does not provide a battery of stock and slick answers but a
framework within which compassion and mystery can be nurtured and
celebrated ...
Desire to keep Lawrence church
https://www.odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/desire-keep-lawrence-church
Lawrence residents have expressed a desire to retain a historic church
in as yet unspecified community ownership. The Catholic Parish of St
Patrick's held a public meeting at its Colonsay St church last week to
help decide the 128-year-old building's future, following an
assessment of its condition last year.
************************
NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS
St Dominic's celebrates sesquicentennial
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/whanganui-chronicle/news/st-dominics-celebrates-sesquicentennial/OUFT6FV5VMRAUJ2PL63WARQUTM/
At 7.30am, on February 18, 1871, 10 pioneering Irish Dominican Sisters
arrived at Port Chalmers with the Reverend Doctor Moran, the newly
appointed Bishop of Dunedin, who had travelled with the Sisters from
Ireland. To celebrate 150 years since their arrival, known as
Foundresses' Day, staff and students from St Dominic's in Whanganui
celebrated with a Te Deum at the church of St Anthony's last Thursday.
***************************************
SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT (B)
Inspired Word: A video reading and commentary on the gospel of the day:
Mark 9:2-10 The Transfiguration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdhBDdfkDZI&list=PLeDNiKpHSQBA_qNMtrSSx3hhIWttBjBJz&index=15
A reading and commentary by Very Rev. Frank Nelson and Rev. Canon
Jenny Wilkens at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.
*************
Other New Zealand Commentaries on the Sunday Readings:
*************
Fr Kevin Waldie sm. Sunday Reflection:
https://nzcatholic.org.nz/category/sunday-reflection/
Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith (audio):
http://station15.co.nz/
Marist Messenger. Daily Reflections: https://www.maristmessenger.co.nz/
Fr Frank Bird sm. Living the Word: Sundays of the Year: Discussion
Guide - https://livingtheword.org.nz/
*******************************************
CRUX - Edited by John L. Allen Jr. and Inés San Martin
https://cruxnow.com/
Pope Francis says he'll die in Rome, not in Argentina
https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2021/02/pope-francis-says-hell-die-in-rome-not-in-argentina/
In a candid 2019 interview published Saturday, Pope Francis reveals
that he sees himself "dying as pope," either in active duty or in
retirement, and in Rome, because, he said, "I am not going back to
Argentina."
*******************************************
EMPLOYMENT
**********
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 Volunteers Overseas programme:
https://www.caritas.org.nz/get-involved/catholic-volunteers-overseas
Job vacancies in the Catholic diocese of Auckland:
https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/administration/staff-vacancies/
... and in the Archdiocese of Wellington:
https://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/adw_community/vacancies/
******************************************************
THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND
https://www.catholic.org.nz/
The six dioceses:
https://www.catholic.org.nz/find-us/dioceses-2/#section_59
***********************
New Zealand Catholic
Periodicals & Newsletters
***********************
'NZ Catholic' is a national newspaper published by the Catholic Bishop
of Auckland. https://nzcatholic.org.nz/
Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'.
https://www.cdh.org.nz/kete-korero/
Catholic Dioceses of Palmerston North and Wellington. 'Wel-com'
http://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/welcom/
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. 'Lighting New Fires'
https://nzceo.schoolzineplus.com/nzceo/archive
St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East'
https://www.columban.org.au/media-and-publications/the-far-east-magazine/archive/
Society of Mary. 'Marist Messenger'
https://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.
https://tuimotu.org/
*********
Facebook
*********
NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference
https://www.facebook.com/CatholicNZ/
Catholic Discovery NZ (Catholic Enquiry Centre)
https://www.facebook.com/catholicdiscovery.nz/
'NZ Catholic' newspaper
https://www.facebook.com/NZCatholic/
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand
https://www.facebook.com/caritasaotearoa/timeline
Holy Cross Seminary
https://www.facebook.com/HolyCrossNZ
Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ
https://www.facebook.com/Marists
Society of St Vincent de Paul NZ
https://www.facebook.com/SocietyofStVincentdePaulNZ/
*****************
News of the Church
in NZ and the World
*****************
http://cathnews.co.nz/category/new-zealand/
https://nzcatholic.org.nz/
https://www.romereports.com/en/ (video)
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=rome+reports&sp=EgIIAw%253D%253D
https://catholicherald.co.uk/
For the full texts, enter the headline in Google.
https://www.cruxnow.com
https://www.lastampa.it/vatican-insider/en
COVID ALERT LEVELS
From 6am this morning, Auckland is at Covid-19 Alert Level 3, which
means public Masses are not possible there. The rest of Aotearoa New Zealand is at Alert Level 2, which restricts gatherings to 100 people.
Please contact your parish or diocese for more information by phone or
through their Websites at
https://www.catholic.org.nz/find-us/dioceses-2/#section_59
******************************
NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE
https://www.catholic.org.nz/
NZCBC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatholicNZ/
** Auckland is being abruptly moved to Covid-19 Alert Level 3
** Cardinal Soane Patita Paini Mafi of Tonga is the new President of
Caritas Oceania.
** Melbourne Archbishop Peter A Comensoli, reiterates that the
Australian Catholic Bishops endorse use of the Covid-19 vaccines.
** Look out in your local church for a copy of the Prison Ministry
booklet published by the bishops, seeking people interested in
becoming volunteer and paid prison chaplains and visitors.
** Catholic Discovery has a Lent message, suggesting in this time of
Covid-10 we invite Jesus into our homes to wipe them clean "with the
super powerful detergent and purifier that is prayer."
** During Lent, Caritas is sharing its programmes made possible with
its public support. The first Sunday of Lent highlights the
Strengthening Technical and Agricultural Rural Training (START)
programme in the Solomon Islands.
*********************************
LENT 2021: A New Way Forward
Caritas Aotearoa has prepared Lenten resources for parishes and
schools. The theme for 2021 is A New Way Forward as we reflect on the
events of 2020 and the continuing impact of the pandemic.
Resources for parishes are at: https://caritas.org.nz/lent-0
Resources for Lent in schools are at: https://caritas.org.nz/lent-schools
*********************************
'NZ CATHOLIC'
Website: https://nzcatholic.org.nz/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NZCatholic/
Full text articles: https://nzcatholic.org.nz/2021/
In issue no. 608, February 21-March 6, 2021: Funding sought for
organ rebuild (Chch Cathedral) ... Some Catholics in the 2021 New
Year's Honours ... 2020 a challenging year for Caring Foundation ...
Editorial: (Clerical) dress standards ... Bible Society celebrates 175
years in New Zealand ... It's OK to ask for help: A priest and a lay
woman share their mental health journeys towards a better life ...
Candlemas procession in Ponsonby ... Helen Luxford: Why is weight so
hard for people? ...12-hour walk to raise awareness of migrant plight.
*******************************
FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Strange sign seems to ban pope from Napier quay
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/news/strange-sign-seems-to-ban-pope-from-napier-quay/ZPYYSFGZRZATLYFSILW6XCHB6I/
A sign on a cycleway in Ahuriri has been changed to say "popes"
instead of "ropes".
Child sexual abuse victims retraumatised in their fight for justice
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/124361797/child-sexual-abuse-victims-retraumatised-in-their-fight-for-justice
Thousands of New Zealanders were sexually abused as children in state
care and faith-based institutions, but will never get the justice they
need to move forward ...
1905: The 'magnificent' new Catholic Cathedral
The Press
https://pressreader-com.wcl.idm.oclc.org/article/281599538216026
It was a great era for church architecture. Christchurch's Catholic
Cathedral opened on February 12, 1905. ''Probably there has never been
a more imposing ecclesiastical function in the history of the colony
than the dedication of the new Roman Catholic Cathedral in
Christchurch yesterday,'' The Press reported ...
Peter Matheson: Pakeha switch to the secular not so for other NZ cultures
https://www.odt.co.nz/opinion/pakeha-switch-secular-not-so-other-nz-cultures
Religion does not provide a battery of stock and slick answers but a
framework within which compassion and mystery can be nurtured and
celebrated ...
Desire to keep Lawrence church
https://www.odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/desire-keep-lawrence-church
Lawrence residents have expressed a desire to retain a historic church
in as yet unspecified community ownership. The Catholic Parish of St
Patrick's held a public meeting at its Colonsay St church last week to
help decide the 128-year-old building's future, following an
assessment of its condition last year.
************************
NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS
St Dominic's celebrates sesquicentennial
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/whanganui-chronicle/news/st-dominics-celebrates-sesquicentennial/OUFT6FV5VMRAUJ2PL63WARQUTM/
At 7.30am, on February 18, 1871, 10 pioneering Irish Dominican Sisters
arrived at Port Chalmers with the Reverend Doctor Moran, the newly
appointed Bishop of Dunedin, who had travelled with the Sisters from
Ireland. To celebrate 150 years since their arrival, known as
Foundresses' Day, staff and students from St Dominic's in Whanganui
celebrated with a Te Deum at the church of St Anthony's last Thursday.
***************************************
SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT (B)
Inspired Word: A video reading and commentary on the gospel of the day:
Mark 9:2-10 The Transfiguration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdhBDdfkDZI&list=PLeDNiKpHSQBA_qNMtrSSx3hhIWttBjBJz&index=15
A reading and commentary by Very Rev. Frank Nelson and Rev. Canon
Jenny Wilkens at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.
*************
Other New Zealand Commentaries on the Sunday Readings:
*************
Fr Kevin Waldie sm. Sunday Reflection:
https://nzcatholic.org.nz/category/sunday-reflection/
Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith (audio):
http://station15.co.nz/
Marist Messenger. Daily Reflections: https://www.maristmessenger.co.nz/
Fr Frank Bird sm. Living the Word: Sundays of the Year: Discussion
Guide - https://livingtheword.org.nz/
*******************************************
CRUX - Edited by John L. Allen Jr. and Inés San Martin
https://cruxnow.com/
Pope Francis says he'll die in Rome, not in Argentina
https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2021/02/pope-francis-says-hell-die-in-rome-not-in-argentina/
In a candid 2019 interview published Saturday, Pope Francis reveals
that he sees himself "dying as pope," either in active duty or in
retirement, and in Rome, because, he said, "I am not going back to
Argentina."
*******************************************
EMPLOYMENT
**********
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 Volunteers Overseas programme:
https://www.caritas.org.nz/get-involved/catholic-volunteers-overseas
Job vacancies in the Catholic diocese of Auckland:
https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/administration/staff-vacancies/
... and in the Archdiocese of Wellington:
https://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/adw_community/vacancies/
******************************************************
THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND
https://www.catholic.org.nz/
The six dioceses:
https://www.catholic.org.nz/find-us/dioceses-2/#section_59
***********************
New Zealand Catholic
Periodicals & Newsletters
***********************
'NZ Catholic' is a national newspaper published by the Catholic Bishop
of Auckland. https://nzcatholic.org.nz/
Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'.
https://www.cdh.org.nz/kete-korero/
Catholic Dioceses of Palmerston North and Wellington. 'Wel-com'
http://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/welcom/
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. 'Lighting New Fires'
https://nzceo.schoolzineplus.com/nzceo/archive
St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East'
https://www.columban.org.au/media-and-publications/the-far-east-magazine/archive/
Society of Mary. 'Marist Messenger'
https://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.
https://tuimotu.org/
*********
*********
NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference
https://www.facebook.com/CatholicNZ/
Catholic Discovery NZ (Catholic Enquiry Centre)
https://www.facebook.com/catholicdiscovery.nz/
'NZ Catholic' newspaper
https://www.facebook.com/NZCatholic/
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand
https://www.facebook.com/caritasaotearoa/timeline
Holy Cross Seminary
https://www.facebook.com/HolyCrossNZ
Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ
https://www.facebook.com/Marists
Society of St Vincent de Paul NZ
https://www.facebook.com/SocietyofStVincentdePaulNZ/
*****************
News of the Church
in NZ and the World
*****************
http://cathnews.co.nz/category/new-zealand/
https://nzcatholic.org.nz/
https://www.romereports.com/en/ (video)
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=rome+reports&sp=EgIIAw%253D%253D
https://catholicherald.co.uk/
For the full texts, enter the headline in Google.
https://www.cruxnow.com
https://www.lastampa.it/vatican-insider/en
Sunday, February 21, 2021
******************************
NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE
https://www.catholic.org.nz/
NZ Catholic Directory 2021 edition available soon
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/catholic-directory-2021/
The 2021 edition of the ever-popular NZ Catholic Directory is now
being prepared. Printed copies should start being sent about 1 April,
Covid-19 willing. There will also be an online edition, regularly
updated ...
Dr John Evangelista appointed first dean of Catholic Theological College
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/dr-evangelista-dean-ctc/
Te Kupenga Chief Executive Dr Areti Metuamate is delighted to announce
the appointment of Dr John Evangelista as the first Dean of the new
Catholic Theological College ...
NZCBC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatholicNZ/
** Pope Francis' prayer intention for February is a powerful message
against the various kinds of violence against women, which he
describes as the "degradation of all humanity". The Catholic Church in
Aotearoa New Zealand is marking this tomorrow ...
** Grateful thanks to all parishes, schools and individuals for
following the Covid-19 restrictions, particularly in light of Ash
Wednesday ...
** Please join in prayer tomorrow with the Dominican Sisters -- Nga
Whaea Arahi Rongo Pai, o Aotearoa -- in celebrating 150 years of
faith-filled Religious Life and service in this country ...
*********************************
LENT 2021: A New Way Forward
Caritas Aotearoa has prepared Lenten resources for parishes and
schools. The theme for 2021 is A New Way Forward as we reflect on the
events of 2020 and the continuing impact of the pandemic.
Resources for parishes are at: https://caritas.org.nz/lent-0
Resources for Lent in schools are at: https://caritas.org.nz/lent-schools
*******************************
FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Christchurch earthquake
Ten years ago, on 22 February 2011, a 6.2 earthquake occurred in
Christchurch, demolishing buildings and killing 185 people.
Here
http://kiwicathnewsandnotes.blogspot.com/2011_02_27_archive.html
is a link to News & Notes on the following Sunday. Most of the page
links are probably no longer active, but the summaries give a fair
idea of how people were affected.
Covid-19 coronavirus: School lunches feed pensioners in lockdown
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/covid-19-coronavirus-school-lunches-feed-pensioners-in-lockdown/RXOXPBHUUKAUGJG6J2OJQLTOVI/
A group of Auckland pensioners have been "stunned" to receive free
lunches that could not be given to schoolchildren because of this
week's Covid-19 lockdown. About 8000 school lunches that were ready to
go into schools on Monday, and another 5000 on Tuesday, have been
redistributed by Vinnies Youth Auckland, a social justice youth group
with branches in the city's 16 Catholic secondary schools.
Views sought on restoring church
https://www.odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/views-sought-restoring-church
The future of a historic Lawrence church is in question, due to
projected conservation costs.
The Catholic Parish of St Patrick's conducted condition and
engineering reports earlier this year, and has since been considering
the ramifications for the future of its 128-year-old church in
Colonsay St.
Church makes presence known in Invercargill
https://www.odt.co.nz/regions/southland/church-makes-presence-known-invercargill
A landmark many Southlanders will recognise, St Mary's Basilica is
pictured from the Otepuni Gardens in Invercargill. The Heritage New
Zealand website states construction was completed in 1905. It was
designed by Francis William Petre, who was born in Lower Hutt.
Covid-19: Ash Wednesday services postponed throughout Auckland due to new cases
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/coronavirus/124247741/covid19-ash-wednesday-services-postponed-throughout-auckland-due-to-new-cases
Ash Wednesday has been postponed throughout Auckland following the
change to Covid-19 alert level 3. The Catholic Diocese of Auckland has
postponed all Ash Wednesday masses and weekday services within the
region affected by the lockdown.
************************
NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS
Double duty for Kavanagh class of '21 (text and video)
https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/double-duty-kavanagh-class-%E2%80%9921
Kavanagh College pupils could be forgiven for thinking they were
seeing double, after a record four sets of twins arrived as part of
the latest year 7 intake.
***************************************
FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT (B)
New Zealand Commentaries on the Sunday Readings:
Fr Kevin Waldie sm. Sunday Reflection:
https://nzcatholic.org.nz/category/sunday-reflection/
Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith (audio):
http://station15.co.nz/
Marist Messenger. Daily Reflections: https://www.maristmessenger.co.nz/
Fr Frank Bird sm. Living the Word: Sundays of the Year: Discussion
Guide - https://livingtheword.org.nz/
*******************************
CRUX - Edited by John L. Allen Jr. and Inés San Martin
https://cruxnow.com/
For Iraqi Christian youth, papal visit brings Church closer to home
https://cruxnow.com/church-in-the-middle-east/2021/02/for-iraqi-christian-youth-papal-visit-brings-church-closer-to-home/
Seminar examines Pope's proposal for a Universal Basic Income
https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2021/02/seminar-examines-popes-proposal-for-a-universal-basic-income/
**********
EMPLOYMENT
**********
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 Volunteers Overseas programme:
https://www.caritas.org.nz/get-involved/catholic-volunteers-overseas
Job vacancies in the Catholic diocese of Auckland:
https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/administration/staff-vacancies/
... and in the Archdiocese of Wellington:
https://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/adw_community/vacancies/
******************************************************
THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND
https://www.catholic.org.nz/
The six dioceses:
https://www.catholic.org.nz/find-us/dioceses-2/#section_59
***********************
New Zealand Catholic
Periodicals & Newsletters
***********************
'NZ Catholic' is a national newspaper published by the Catholic Bishop
of Auckland. https://nzcatholic.org.nz/
Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'.
https://www.cdh.org.nz/kete-korero/
Catholic Dioceses of Palmerston North and Wellington. 'Wel-com'
http://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/welcom/
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. 'Lighting New Fires'
https://nzceo.schoolzineplus.com/nzceo/archive
St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East'
https://www.columban.org.au/media-and-publications/the-far-east-magazine/archive/
Society of Mary. 'Marist Messenger'
https://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.
https://tuimotu.org/
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Facebook
*********
NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference
https://www.facebook.com/CatholicNZ/
Catholic Discovery NZ (Catholic Enquiry Centre)
https://www.facebook.com/catholicdiscovery.nz/
'NZ Catholic' newspaper
https://www.facebook.com/NZCatholic/
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand
https://www.facebook.com/caritasaotearoa/timeline
Holy Cross Seminary
https://www.facebook.com/HolyCrossNZ
Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ
https://www.facebook.com/Marists
Society of St Vincent de Paul NZ
https://www.facebook.com/SocietyofStVincentdePaulNZ/
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News of the Church
in NZ and the World
*****************
http://cathnews.co.nz/category/new-zealand/
https://nzcatholic.org.nz/
https://www.romereports.com/en/ (video)
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=rome+reports&sp=EgIIAw%253D%253D
https://catholicherald.co.uk/
For the full texts, enter the headline in Google.
https://www.cruxnow.com
https://www.lastampa.it/vatican-insider/en
NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE
https://www.catholic.org.nz/
NZ Catholic Directory 2021 edition available soon
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/catholic-directory-2021/
The 2021 edition of the ever-popular NZ Catholic Directory is now
being prepared. Printed copies should start being sent about 1 April,
Covid-19 willing. There will also be an online edition, regularly
updated ...
Dr John Evangelista appointed first dean of Catholic Theological College
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/dr-evangelista-dean-ctc/
Te Kupenga Chief Executive Dr Areti Metuamate is delighted to announce
the appointment of Dr John Evangelista as the first Dean of the new
Catholic Theological College ...
NZCBC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatholicNZ/
** Pope Francis' prayer intention for February is a powerful message
against the various kinds of violence against women, which he
describes as the "degradation of all humanity". The Catholic Church in
Aotearoa New Zealand is marking this tomorrow ...
** Grateful thanks to all parishes, schools and individuals for
following the Covid-19 restrictions, particularly in light of Ash
Wednesday ...
** Please join in prayer tomorrow with the Dominican Sisters -- Nga
Whaea Arahi Rongo Pai, o Aotearoa -- in celebrating 150 years of
faith-filled Religious Life and service in this country ...
*********************************
LENT 2021: A New Way Forward
Caritas Aotearoa has prepared Lenten resources for parishes and
schools. The theme for 2021 is A New Way Forward as we reflect on the
events of 2020 and the continuing impact of the pandemic.
Resources for parishes are at: https://caritas.org.nz/lent-0
Resources for Lent in schools are at: https://caritas.org.nz/lent-schools
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Christchurch earthquake
Ten years ago, on 22 February 2011, a 6.2 earthquake occurred in
Christchurch, demolishing buildings and killing 185 people.
Here
http://kiwicathnewsandnotes.blogspot.com/2011_02_27_archive.html
is a link to News & Notes on the following Sunday. Most of the page
links are probably no longer active, but the summaries give a fair
idea of how people were affected.
Covid-19 coronavirus: School lunches feed pensioners in lockdown
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/covid-19-coronavirus-school-lunches-feed-pensioners-in-lockdown/RXOXPBHUUKAUGJG6J2OJQLTOVI/
A group of Auckland pensioners have been "stunned" to receive free
lunches that could not be given to schoolchildren because of this
week's Covid-19 lockdown. About 8000 school lunches that were ready to
go into schools on Monday, and another 5000 on Tuesday, have been
redistributed by Vinnies Youth Auckland, a social justice youth group
with branches in the city's 16 Catholic secondary schools.
Views sought on restoring church
https://www.odt.co.nz/regions/south-otago/views-sought-restoring-church
The future of a historic Lawrence church is in question, due to
projected conservation costs.
The Catholic Parish of St Patrick's conducted condition and
engineering reports earlier this year, and has since been considering
the ramifications for the future of its 128-year-old church in
Colonsay St.
Church makes presence known in Invercargill
https://www.odt.co.nz/regions/southland/church-makes-presence-known-invercargill
A landmark many Southlanders will recognise, St Mary's Basilica is
pictured from the Otepuni Gardens in Invercargill. The Heritage New
Zealand website states construction was completed in 1905. It was
designed by Francis William Petre, who was born in Lower Hutt.
Covid-19: Ash Wednesday services postponed throughout Auckland due to new cases
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/coronavirus/124247741/covid19-ash-wednesday-services-postponed-throughout-auckland-due-to-new-cases
Ash Wednesday has been postponed throughout Auckland following the
change to Covid-19 alert level 3. The Catholic Diocese of Auckland has
postponed all Ash Wednesday masses and weekday services within the
region affected by the lockdown.
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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS
Double duty for Kavanagh class of '21 (text and video)
https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/double-duty-kavanagh-class-%E2%80%9921
Kavanagh College pupils could be forgiven for thinking they were
seeing double, after a record four sets of twins arrived as part of
the latest year 7 intake.
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FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT (B)
New Zealand Commentaries on the Sunday Readings:
Fr Kevin Waldie sm. Sunday Reflection:
https://nzcatholic.org.nz/category/sunday-reflection/
Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith (audio):
http://station15.co.nz/
Marist Messenger. Daily Reflections: https://www.maristmessenger.co.nz/
Fr Frank Bird sm. Living the Word: Sundays of the Year: Discussion
Guide - https://livingtheword.org.nz/
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CRUX - Edited by John L. Allen Jr. and Inés San Martin
https://cruxnow.com/
For Iraqi Christian youth, papal visit brings Church closer to home
https://cruxnow.com/church-in-the-middle-east/2021/02/for-iraqi-christian-youth-papal-visit-brings-church-closer-to-home/
Seminar examines Pope's proposal for a Universal Basic Income
https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2021/02/seminar-examines-popes-proposal-for-a-universal-basic-income/
**********
EMPLOYMENT
**********
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 Volunteers Overseas programme:
https://www.caritas.org.nz/get-involved/catholic-volunteers-overseas
Job vacancies in the Catholic diocese of Auckland:
https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/administration/staff-vacancies/
... and in the Archdiocese of Wellington:
https://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/adw_community/vacancies/
******************************************************
THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND
https://www.catholic.org.nz/
The six dioceses:
https://www.catholic.org.nz/find-us/dioceses-2/#section_59
***********************
New Zealand Catholic
Periodicals & Newsletters
***********************
'NZ Catholic' is a national newspaper published by the Catholic Bishop
of Auckland. https://nzcatholic.org.nz/
Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'.
https://www.cdh.org.nz/kete-korero/
Catholic Dioceses of Palmerston North and Wellington. 'Wel-com'
http://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/welcom/
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. 'Lighting New Fires'
https://nzceo.schoolzineplus.com/nzceo/archive
St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East'
https://www.columban.org.au/media-and-publications/the-far-east-magazine/archive/
Society of Mary. 'Marist Messenger'
https://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.
https://tuimotu.org/
*********
*********
NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference
https://www.facebook.com/CatholicNZ/
Catholic Discovery NZ (Catholic Enquiry Centre)
https://www.facebook.com/catholicdiscovery.nz/
'NZ Catholic' newspaper
https://www.facebook.com/NZCatholic/
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand
https://www.facebook.com/caritasaotearoa/timeline
Holy Cross Seminary
https://www.facebook.com/HolyCrossNZ
Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ
https://www.facebook.com/Marists
Society of St Vincent de Paul NZ
https://www.facebook.com/SocietyofStVincentdePaulNZ/
*****************
News of the Church
in NZ and the World
*****************
http://cathnews.co.nz/category/new-zealand/
https://nzcatholic.org.nz/
https://www.romereports.com/en/ (video)
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=rome+reports&sp=EgIIAw%253D%253D
https://catholicherald.co.uk/
For the full texts, enter the headline in Google.
https://www.cruxnow.com
https://www.lastampa.it/vatican-insider/en
Sunday, February 14, 2021
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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE
NZCBC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatholicNZ/
** Next Wednesday 17 February is Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent. The
National Liturgy Office has prepared material for Ash Wednesday ...
** Ka pai to the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions in Nelson, who
this week celebrated the 150th anniversary of their arrival in
Aotearoa New Zealand from France.
** Please join with Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand and the Caritas
whanau-whanui around the world to remember and honour Caritas Oceania
President Sr Senolita Vakata rsm, who died in Tonga yesterday.
** Caritas looks forward to participating in the Resource Management
Act abolition submission process to ensure that the voices of the poor
and care for the environment are heard.
** Fr John O'Connor offers regular spiritual reflection via his blog,
Food for Faith. With Lent approaching, Fr John invites you to sign up
to receive brief daily email encouragements for the six weeks
** Pope Francis has asked us to pray for the people of Myanmar, in the
aftermath of the military coup there.
** February 8 is the feast day of Saint Josephine Bakhita (1869-1947)
a Sudanese woman enslaved as a child ... Her feast day is the Day of
Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking ...
*********************************
LENT 2021: A New Way Forward
Caritas Aotearoa has prepared Lenten resources for parishes and
schools. The theme for 2021 is 'A New Way Forward' as we reflect on
the events of 2020 and the continuing impact of the pandemic.
Resources for parishes are at: https://caritas.org.nz/lent-0
Resources for schools are at: https://caritas.org.nz/lent-schools
*******************************
FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Fundraising for $2 million Temuka church upgrade in final stages
https://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/124171300/fundraising-for-2-million-temuka-church-upgrade-in-final-stages
The historic St Joseph's Catholic Church will soon be donned with a
new spire after the original was damaged in the magnitude 7.1
earthquake which hit Canterbury in 2010, as part of a $2.074m project
to revamp and earthquake-strengthen the building.
Mission sisters of Nelson celebrate 150 years
https://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/news/124182388/mission-sisters-of-nelson-celebrate-150-years
Nelson Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions were honoured for their 150
years of service to the Catholic community this week with a mass and
tree planting ceremony held at St Mary's Church and on St Joseph's
School grounds to commemorate the order's arrival in 1871 from France
...
The dramatically modern church building that's dividing historic Arrowtown
https://thespinoff.co.nz/society/11-02-2021/the-dramatically-modern-church-building-thats-dividing-historic-arrowtown/
Its name and design are meant to evoke peace and reconciliation, but
the proposed Olive Leaf building in historic Arrowtown has instead
stoked division, backlash and now court action.
************************
NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS
COVID-19 uncertainty sees top school pull out of Polyfest
https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/entertainment/2021/02/covid-19-uncertainty-sees-top-school-pull-out-of-polyfest.html
Polyfest organisers recently announced that the event is on for 2021
and that there is a COVID-19 plan, but not everyone is happy about it.
One of the biggest competitors, St Paul's College, has decided not to
participate this year.
Athlete's game plan pays off
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/athletes-game-plan-pays-off/ODVVK5CYRBZ2TON53EJ7JPTEKQ/
Chanel College student Nick Smith did himself proud in the Gold Coast
half-marathon last weekend. The 15-year-old was one of the youngest in
the 10,000-plus field and completed the 21km course in a time which
placed him within the top 7 per cent of all competitors.
***************************************
SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (B)
New Zealand Commentaries on the Sunday Readings:
Fr Kevin Waldie sm. Sunday Reflection:
https://nzcatholic.org.nz/category/sunday-reflection/
Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith (audio):
http://station15.co.nz/
Marist Messenger. Daily Reflections: https://www.maristmessenger.co.nz/
Fr Frank Bird sm. Living the Word: Sundays of the Year: Discussion
Guide - https://livingtheword.org.nz/
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STATION XV
http://station15.co.nz/
Episode 159 — Division, Rejection, Conversion, Confusion (11 February 2021)
The candidacy and election of Catholic Joe Biden has divided opinion
within the Church, so his inauguration was destined to be similar —
and it certainly was. Anna, Donald, James and Gavin discuss the
various statements issued on inauguration day, and the subsequent
fallout. In Rome, Pope Francis has spoken out against those who have
rejected Vatican II, saying they are outside the Church, and he has
also made a ground-breaking appointment to a Vatican body. In New
Zealand, the Prime Minister is set to pursue a controversial ban on
"gay conversion therapy", but the panel wonders what that even means.
The Vatican's social media managers are also confused — about the
Pope's Instagram account. A show packed with new and analysis, as
always.
*******************************************
CRUX - Edited by John L. Allen Jr. and Inés San Martin
https://cruxnow.com/
Despite uncertainties, Lent is a time for hope, Francis says
https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2021/02/despite-uncertainties-lent-is-a-time-for-hope-francis-says/
Lent is a time for hope despite the uncertainties, and to care for
those who suffer or feel abandoned and fearful because of the COVID-19
pandemic, Pope Francis said ...
Nun says her Vatican appointment means 'clericalist mindset is changing'
https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2021/02/nun-says-her-vatican-appointment-means-clericalist-mindset-is-changing/
A French nun who could potentially be the first woman to cast a vote
in the Synod of Bishops said Wednesday that her appointment is
evidence the "clericalist mindset is changing" as more and more women
assume high-level decision-making responsibilities in the Catholic
hierarchy ...
**********
EMPLOYMENT
**********
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 Volunteers Overseas programme:
https://www.caritas.org.nz/get-involved/catholic-volunteers-overseas
Job vacancies in the Catholic diocese of Auckland:
https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/administration/staff-vacancies/
... and in the Archdiocese of Wellington:
https://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/adw_community/vacancies/
******************************************************
THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND
https://www.catholic.org.nz/
The six dioceses:
https://www.catholic.org.nz/find-us/dioceses-2/#section_59
***********************
New Zealand Catholic
Periodicals & Newsletters
***********************
'NZ Catholic' is a national newspaper published by the Catholic Bishop
of Auckland. https://nzcatholic.org.nz/
Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'.
https://www.cdh.org.nz/kete-korero/
Catholic Dioceses of Palmerston North and Wellington. 'Wel-com'
http://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/welcom/
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. 'Lighting New Fires'
https://nzceo.schoolzineplus.com/nzceo/archive
St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East'
https://www.columban.org.au/media-and-publications/the-far-east-magazine/archive/
Society of Mary. 'Marist Messenger'
https://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.
https://tuimotu.org/
*********
Facebook
*********
NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference
https://www.facebook.com/CatholicNZ/
Catholic Discovery NZ (Catholic Enquiry Centre)
https://www.facebook.com/catholicdiscovery.nz/
'NZ Catholic' newspaper
https://www.facebook.com/NZCatholic/
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand
https://www.facebook.com/caritasaotearoa/timeline
Holy Cross Seminary
https://www.facebook.com/HolyCrossNZ
Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ
https://www.facebook.com/Marists
Society of St Vincent de Paul NZ
https://www.facebook.com/SocietyofStVincentdePaulNZ/
*****************
News of the Church
in NZ and the World
*****************
http://cathnews.co.nz/category/new-zealand/
https://nzcatholic.org.nz/
https://www.romereports.com/en/ (video)
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=rome+reports&sp=EgIIAw%253D%253D
https://catholicherald.co.uk/
For the full texts, enter the headline in Google.
https://www.cruxnow.com
https://www.lastampa.it/vatican-insider/en
NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE
NZCBC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatholicNZ/
** Next Wednesday 17 February is Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent. The
National Liturgy Office has prepared material for Ash Wednesday ...
** Ka pai to the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions in Nelson, who
this week celebrated the 150th anniversary of their arrival in
Aotearoa New Zealand from France.
** Please join with Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand and the Caritas
whanau-whanui around the world to remember and honour Caritas Oceania
President Sr Senolita Vakata rsm, who died in Tonga yesterday.
** Caritas looks forward to participating in the Resource Management
Act abolition submission process to ensure that the voices of the poor
and care for the environment are heard.
** Fr John O'Connor offers regular spiritual reflection via his blog,
Food for Faith. With Lent approaching, Fr John invites you to sign up
to receive brief daily email encouragements for the six weeks
** Pope Francis has asked us to pray for the people of Myanmar, in the
aftermath of the military coup there.
** February 8 is the feast day of Saint Josephine Bakhita (1869-1947)
a Sudanese woman enslaved as a child ... Her feast day is the Day of
Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking ...
*********************************
LENT 2021: A New Way Forward
Caritas Aotearoa has prepared Lenten resources for parishes and
schools. The theme for 2021 is 'A New Way Forward' as we reflect on
the events of 2020 and the continuing impact of the pandemic.
Resources for parishes are at: https://caritas.org.nz/lent-0
Resources for schools are at: https://caritas.org.nz/lent-schools
*******************************
FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Fundraising for $2 million Temuka church upgrade in final stages
https://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/124171300/fundraising-for-2-million-temuka-church-upgrade-in-final-stages
The historic St Joseph's Catholic Church will soon be donned with a
new spire after the original was damaged in the magnitude 7.1
earthquake which hit Canterbury in 2010, as part of a $2.074m project
to revamp and earthquake-strengthen the building.
Mission sisters of Nelson celebrate 150 years
https://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/news/124182388/mission-sisters-of-nelson-celebrate-150-years
Nelson Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions were honoured for their 150
years of service to the Catholic community this week with a mass and
tree planting ceremony held at St Mary's Church and on St Joseph's
School grounds to commemorate the order's arrival in 1871 from France
...
The dramatically modern church building that's dividing historic Arrowtown
https://thespinoff.co.nz/society/11-02-2021/the-dramatically-modern-church-building-thats-dividing-historic-arrowtown/
Its name and design are meant to evoke peace and reconciliation, but
the proposed Olive Leaf building in historic Arrowtown has instead
stoked division, backlash and now court action.
************************
NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS
COVID-19 uncertainty sees top school pull out of Polyfest
https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/entertainment/2021/02/covid-19-uncertainty-sees-top-school-pull-out-of-polyfest.html
Polyfest organisers recently announced that the event is on for 2021
and that there is a COVID-19 plan, but not everyone is happy about it.
One of the biggest competitors, St Paul's College, has decided not to
participate this year.
Athlete's game plan pays off
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/athletes-game-plan-pays-off/ODVVK5CYRBZ2TON53EJ7JPTEKQ/
Chanel College student Nick Smith did himself proud in the Gold Coast
half-marathon last weekend. The 15-year-old was one of the youngest in
the 10,000-plus field and completed the 21km course in a time which
placed him within the top 7 per cent of all competitors.
***************************************
SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (B)
New Zealand Commentaries on the Sunday Readings:
Fr Kevin Waldie sm. Sunday Reflection:
https://nzcatholic.org.nz/category/sunday-reflection/
Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith (audio):
http://station15.co.nz/
Marist Messenger. Daily Reflections: https://www.maristmessenger.co.nz/
Fr Frank Bird sm. Living the Word: Sundays of the Year: Discussion
Guide - https://livingtheword.org.nz/
*******************************
STATION XV
http://station15.co.nz/
Episode 159 — Division, Rejection, Conversion, Confusion (11 February 2021)
The candidacy and election of Catholic Joe Biden has divided opinion
within the Church, so his inauguration was destined to be similar —
and it certainly was. Anna, Donald, James and Gavin discuss the
various statements issued on inauguration day, and the subsequent
fallout. In Rome, Pope Francis has spoken out against those who have
rejected Vatican II, saying they are outside the Church, and he has
also made a ground-breaking appointment to a Vatican body. In New
Zealand, the Prime Minister is set to pursue a controversial ban on
"gay conversion therapy", but the panel wonders what that even means.
The Vatican's social media managers are also confused — about the
Pope's Instagram account. A show packed with new and analysis, as
always.
*******************************************
CRUX - Edited by John L. Allen Jr. and Inés San Martin
https://cruxnow.com/
Despite uncertainties, Lent is a time for hope, Francis says
https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2021/02/despite-uncertainties-lent-is-a-time-for-hope-francis-says/
Lent is a time for hope despite the uncertainties, and to care for
those who suffer or feel abandoned and fearful because of the COVID-19
pandemic, Pope Francis said ...
Nun says her Vatican appointment means 'clericalist mindset is changing'
https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2021/02/nun-says-her-vatican-appointment-means-clericalist-mindset-is-changing/
A French nun who could potentially be the first woman to cast a vote
in the Synod of Bishops said Wednesday that her appointment is
evidence the "clericalist mindset is changing" as more and more women
assume high-level decision-making responsibilities in the Catholic
hierarchy ...
**********
EMPLOYMENT
**********
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 Volunteers Overseas programme:
https://www.caritas.org.nz/get-involved/catholic-volunteers-overseas
Job vacancies in the Catholic diocese of Auckland:
https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/administration/staff-vacancies/
... and in the Archdiocese of Wellington:
https://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/adw_community/vacancies/
******************************************************
THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND
https://www.catholic.org.nz/
The six dioceses:
https://www.catholic.org.nz/find-us/dioceses-2/#section_59
***********************
New Zealand Catholic
Periodicals & Newsletters
***********************
'NZ Catholic' is a national newspaper published by the Catholic Bishop
of Auckland. https://nzcatholic.org.nz/
Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'.
https://www.cdh.org.nz/kete-korero/
Catholic Dioceses of Palmerston North and Wellington. 'Wel-com'
http://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/welcom/
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. 'Lighting New Fires'
https://nzceo.schoolzineplus.com/nzceo/archive
St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East'
https://www.columban.org.au/media-and-publications/the-far-east-magazine/archive/
Society of Mary. 'Marist Messenger'
https://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.
https://tuimotu.org/
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*********
NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference
https://www.facebook.com/CatholicNZ/
Catholic Discovery NZ (Catholic Enquiry Centre)
https://www.facebook.com/catholicdiscovery.nz/
'NZ Catholic' newspaper
https://www.facebook.com/NZCatholic/
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand
https://www.facebook.com/caritasaotearoa/timeline
Holy Cross Seminary
https://www.facebook.com/HolyCrossNZ
Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ
https://www.facebook.com/Marists
Society of St Vincent de Paul NZ
https://www.facebook.com/SocietyofStVincentdePaulNZ/
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News of the Church
in NZ and the World
*****************
http://cathnews.co.nz/category/new-zealand/
https://nzcatholic.org.nz/
https://www.romereports.com/en/ (video)
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=rome+reports&sp=EgIIAw%253D%253D
https://catholicherald.co.uk/
For the full texts, enter the headline in Google.
https://www.cruxnow.com
https://www.lastampa.it/vatican-insider/en
Sunday, February 7, 2021
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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE
https://www.catholic.org.nz/
Next Rector appointed for Holy Cross Seminary
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/next-rector-holy-cross/
Father Mathew Vadakkevettuvazhiyil will be the next Rector of Holy
Cross Seminary in Auckland. The appointment has been confirmed by the
Vatican's Congregation for the Evangelisation of Peoples. Fr Mathew
will succeed the present Rector, Fr Brendan Ward, at the end of 2021
...
NZCBC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatholicNZ/
** A Catholic historical look at the signing of the Treaty on this day
in 1840, from Auckland Auxiliary Bishop Michael Gielen.
** Waitangi Day message from Cardinal John Dew
** Catholic Discovery has a thoughtful piece remembering the Holocaust
and why we must never forget.
*********************************
'NZ CATHOLIC'
Website: https://nzcatholic.org.nz/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NZCatholic/
Full text articles: https://nzcatholic.org.nz/2021/
In issue no. 607, February 7-20, 2021: 'Eminent Maori Catholic
scholar dies ... Covid situation being monitored ahead of Ash
Wednesday ... Preparing to be rector of Holy Cross Seminary ... Kiwi
Columban's long ministry in Pakistan ... Michael Parker: Rugby and the
Church in NZ ... Editorial: The face of the Church ... Celebrations
for Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions ... Fond Marlborough farewell
for Mercy Sisters ... Lent 2021 double-page feature: A New Way Forward
... Young people alive in faith at 'Hearts' 2021.
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Visionary Maori academic 'committed to inclusion' laid to rest?
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/435629/visionary-maori-academic-committed-to-inclusion-laid-to-rest
Dr Manuka Henare was laid to rest last week after battling a
degenerative illness for a short time.
Churches to aid low-income families in Benefit Impact Week
Horowhenua Chronicle
https://pressreader-com.wcl.idm.oclc.org/article/281616718051858
A Benefit Impact is an event where families with low income, Winz
beneficiaries, and advocates come together for a week to check and
gain assistance with their entitlements. The Catholic Archdiocese of
Wellington started to conduct this event in 2016 in Upper Hutt, 2017
in Naenae and 2019 in Waikanae ...
Rosmini College abuse: Terminal man still waiting to find out if
abuser will be extradited as the number of victims grows
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/rosmini-college-abuse-terminal-man-still-waiting-to-find-out-if-abuser-will-be-extradited-as-the-number-of-victims-grows/MV23GDCTCW37GNT6T7OAZJD2K4/
The number of boys who say they were sexually abused by former Rosmini
College teacher William Jackson has increased to at least 12 - but a
decision on whether or not to extradite him is yet to be made.
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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS
New Papamoa school opens (text and video)
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/bay-of-plenty-times/news/local-focus-new-papamoa-school-opens/IWOHS544EAMX2Z2LOM6R2DUHYQ/
Just eight months after construction began, the Suzanne Aubert
Catholic School in Papamoa is ready to welcome its first pupils.
Opening of Papamoa's Suzanne Aubert Catholic School welcomed by local principals
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/bay-of-plenty-times/news/opening-of-papamoas-suzanne-aubert-catholic-school-welcomed-by-local-principals/6HKT4DL6JIC7KH4ZP34BQBGAYU/
[This article is behind a paywall. It can be read with difficulty by
right-clicking on the headline and choosing 'View page source'.]
School pupils' patience rewarded with play
https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/school-pupils%E2%80%99-patience-rewarded-play
For primary school pupils, four months is a pretty long time to "just
be patient". Since October last year, pupils at Dunedin's St Joseph's
Cathedral School have been able to look out their classroom windows
and see a brand new $90,000 playground taking shape. But until
yesterday, all they could do was look at it.
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FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (B)
New Zealand Commentaries on the Sunday Readings:
Fr Kevin Waldie sm. Sunday Reflection:
https://nzcatholic.org.nz/category/sunday-reflection/
Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith (audio):
http://station15.co.nz/
Marist Messenger. Daily Reflections: https://www.maristmessenger.co.nz/
Fr Frank Bird sm. Living the Word: Sundays of the Year: Discussion
Guide - https://livingtheword.org.nz/
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CRUX - Edited by John L. Allen Jr. and Inés San Martin
https://cruxnow.com/
Indian priest calls arrest of Christians a 'travesty of justice'
https://cruxnow.com/church-in-asia/2021/02/indian-priest-calls-arrest-of-christians-a-travesty-of-justice/
A Catholic priest in India has called the arrest of nine Christians
for "attempted conversion" a "travesty of justice" ...
**********
EMPLOYMENT
**********
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 Volunteers Overseas programme:
https://www.caritas.org.nz/get-involved/catholic-volunteers-overseas
Job vacancies in the Catholic diocese of Auckland:
https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/administration/staff-vacancies/
... and in the Archdiocese of Wellington:
https://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/adw_community/vacancies/
******************************************************
THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND
https://www.catholic.org.nz/
The six dioceses:
https://www.catholic.org.nz/find-us/dioceses-2/#section_59
***********************
New Zealand Catholic
Periodicals & Newsletters
***********************
'NZ Catholic' is a national newspaper published by the Catholic Bishop
of Auckland. https://nzcatholic.org.nz/
Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'.
https://www.cdh.org.nz/kete-korero/
Catholic Dioceses of Palmerston North and Wellington. 'Wel-com'
http://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/welcom/
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. 'Lighting New Fires'
https://nzceo.schoolzineplus.com/nzceo/archive
St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East'
https://www.columban.org.au/media-and-publications/the-far-east-magazine/archive/
Society of Mary. 'Marist Messenger'
https://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.
https://tuimotu.org/
*********
Facebook
*********
NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference
https://www.facebook.com/CatholicNZ/
Catholic Discovery NZ (Catholic Enquiry Centre)
https://www.facebook.com/catholicdiscovery.nz/
'NZ Catholic' newspaper
https://www.facebook.com/NZCatholic/
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand
https://www.facebook.com/caritasaotearoa/timeline
Holy Cross Seminary
https://www.facebook.com/HolyCrossNZ
Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ
https://www.facebook.com/Marists
Society of St Vincent de Paul NZ
https://www.facebook.com/SocietyofStVincentdePaulNZ/
*****************
News of the Church
in NZ and the World
*****************
http://cathnews.co.nz/category/new-zealand/
https://nzcatholic.org.nz/
https://www.romereports.com/en/ (video)
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=rome+reports&sp=EgIIAw%253D%253D
https://catholicherald.co.uk/
For the full texts, enter the headline in Google.
https://www.cruxnow.com
https://www.lastampa.it/vatican-insider/en
NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE
https://www.catholic.org.nz/
Next Rector appointed for Holy Cross Seminary
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/next-rector-holy-cross/
Father Mathew Vadakkevettuvazhiyil will be the next Rector of Holy
Cross Seminary in Auckland. The appointment has been confirmed by the
Vatican's Congregation for the Evangelisation of Peoples. Fr Mathew
will succeed the present Rector, Fr Brendan Ward, at the end of 2021
...
NZCBC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatholicNZ/
** A Catholic historical look at the signing of the Treaty on this day
in 1840, from Auckland Auxiliary Bishop Michael Gielen.
** Waitangi Day message from Cardinal John Dew
** Catholic Discovery has a thoughtful piece remembering the Holocaust
and why we must never forget.
*********************************
'NZ CATHOLIC'
Website: https://nzcatholic.org.nz/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NZCatholic/
Full text articles: https://nzcatholic.org.nz/2021/
In issue no. 607, February 7-20, 2021: 'Eminent Maori Catholic
scholar dies ... Covid situation being monitored ahead of Ash
Wednesday ... Preparing to be rector of Holy Cross Seminary ... Kiwi
Columban's long ministry in Pakistan ... Michael Parker: Rugby and the
Church in NZ ... Editorial: The face of the Church ... Celebrations
for Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions ... Fond Marlborough farewell
for Mercy Sisters ... Lent 2021 double-page feature: A New Way Forward
... Young people alive in faith at 'Hearts' 2021.
*******************************
FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Visionary Maori academic 'committed to inclusion' laid to rest?
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/435629/visionary-maori-academic-committed-to-inclusion-laid-to-rest
Dr Manuka Henare was laid to rest last week after battling a
degenerative illness for a short time.
Churches to aid low-income families in Benefit Impact Week
Horowhenua Chronicle
https://pressreader-com.wcl.idm.oclc.org/article/281616718051858
A Benefit Impact is an event where families with low income, Winz
beneficiaries, and advocates come together for a week to check and
gain assistance with their entitlements. The Catholic Archdiocese of
Wellington started to conduct this event in 2016 in Upper Hutt, 2017
in Naenae and 2019 in Waikanae ...
Rosmini College abuse: Terminal man still waiting to find out if
abuser will be extradited as the number of victims grows
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/rosmini-college-abuse-terminal-man-still-waiting-to-find-out-if-abuser-will-be-extradited-as-the-number-of-victims-grows/MV23GDCTCW37GNT6T7OAZJD2K4/
The number of boys who say they were sexually abused by former Rosmini
College teacher William Jackson has increased to at least 12 - but a
decision on whether or not to extradite him is yet to be made.
************************
NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS
New Papamoa school opens (text and video)
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/bay-of-plenty-times/news/local-focus-new-papamoa-school-opens/IWOHS544EAMX2Z2LOM6R2DUHYQ/
Just eight months after construction began, the Suzanne Aubert
Catholic School in Papamoa is ready to welcome its first pupils.
Opening of Papamoa's Suzanne Aubert Catholic School welcomed by local principals
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/bay-of-plenty-times/news/opening-of-papamoas-suzanne-aubert-catholic-school-welcomed-by-local-principals/6HKT4DL6JIC7KH4ZP34BQBGAYU/
[This article is behind a paywall. It can be read with difficulty by
right-clicking on the headline and choosing 'View page source'.]
School pupils' patience rewarded with play
https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/school-pupils%E2%80%99-patience-rewarded-play
For primary school pupils, four months is a pretty long time to "just
be patient". Since October last year, pupils at Dunedin's St Joseph's
Cathedral School have been able to look out their classroom windows
and see a brand new $90,000 playground taking shape. But until
yesterday, all they could do was look at it.
***************************************
FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (B)
New Zealand Commentaries on the Sunday Readings:
Fr Kevin Waldie sm. Sunday Reflection:
https://nzcatholic.org.nz/category/sunday-reflection/
Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith (audio):
http://station15.co.nz/
Marist Messenger. Daily Reflections: https://www.maristmessenger.co.nz/
Fr Frank Bird sm. Living the Word: Sundays of the Year: Discussion
Guide - https://livingtheword.org.nz/
*******************************
CRUX - Edited by John L. Allen Jr. and Inés San Martin
https://cruxnow.com/
Indian priest calls arrest of Christians a 'travesty of justice'
https://cruxnow.com/church-in-asia/2021/02/indian-priest-calls-arrest-of-christians-a-travesty-of-justice/
A Catholic priest in India has called the arrest of nine Christians
for "attempted conversion" a "travesty of justice" ...
**********
EMPLOYMENT
**********
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 Volunteers Overseas programme:
https://www.caritas.org.nz/get-involved/catholic-volunteers-overseas
Job vacancies in the Catholic diocese of Auckland:
https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/administration/staff-vacancies/
... and in the Archdiocese of Wellington:
https://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/adw_community/vacancies/
******************************************************
THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND
https://www.catholic.org.nz/
The six dioceses:
https://www.catholic.org.nz/find-us/dioceses-2/#section_59
***********************
New Zealand Catholic
Periodicals & Newsletters
***********************
'NZ Catholic' is a national newspaper published by the Catholic Bishop
of Auckland. https://nzcatholic.org.nz/
Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'.
https://www.cdh.org.nz/kete-korero/
Catholic Dioceses of Palmerston North and Wellington. 'Wel-com'
http://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/welcom/
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. 'Lighting New Fires'
https://nzceo.schoolzineplus.com/nzceo/archive
St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East'
https://www.columban.org.au/media-and-publications/the-far-east-magazine/archive/
Society of Mary. 'Marist Messenger'
https://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.
https://tuimotu.org/
*********
*********
NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference
https://www.facebook.com/CatholicNZ/
Catholic Discovery NZ (Catholic Enquiry Centre)
https://www.facebook.com/catholicdiscovery.nz/
'NZ Catholic' newspaper
https://www.facebook.com/NZCatholic/
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand
https://www.facebook.com/caritasaotearoa/timeline
Holy Cross Seminary
https://www.facebook.com/HolyCrossNZ
Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ
https://www.facebook.com/Marists
Society of St Vincent de Paul NZ
https://www.facebook.com/SocietyofStVincentdePaulNZ/
*****************
News of the Church
in NZ and the World
*****************
http://cathnews.co.nz/category/new-zealand/
https://nzcatholic.org.nz/
https://www.romereports.com/en/ (video)
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=rome+reports&sp=EgIIAw%253D%253D
https://catholicherald.co.uk/
For the full texts, enter the headline in Google.
https://www.cruxnow.com
https://www.lastampa.it/vatican-insider/en
Sunday, January 31, 2021
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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE
NZCBC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatholicNZ/
** Newly appointed Coadjutor Archbishop of Wellington Paul Martin, SM,
was informally welcomed in the diocesan office this morning
** Congratulations Fr Chris Friel, Holy Family parish priest in Timaru
who has won a major award in the Timaru Horticultural Society's summer
flower garden competition for the new garden he has created next to
the Sacred Heart Basilica.
** The National Liturgy Office has posted a page of materials to help
with preparing liturgies for Waitangi Day 2021, Saturday 6 February
** Dr Ma¯nuka Henare former director of Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand,
has died, age 78. Cardinal John joins with many in mourning his loss
...
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'NZ CATHOLIC'
Website: https://nzcatholic.org.nz/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NZCatholic/
Full text articles: https://nzcatholic.org.nz/2021/
In issue no. 606, January 24 - February 6 2021: Get Covid vaccine. NZ
bishops urge; Paul Martin (Coadjutor Archbishop of Wellington):
Establishing relationships a priority; Catholic Social Services
director lauded for leadership and faith; Campaign to help young
people see God's plan for them; Editorial: Teamwork pays; Obituaries:
Fr Martin Bugler, Fr Frank Roach, Fr Brian Playfair; New booklet to
help get more prison chaplains; Dr Rocio Figueroa: Listening to
survivor testimonies painful; Global peace award as struggle gets
'personal'; First Mass commemorated in the Hokianga.
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Manuka Henare a fighter for social justice
https://www.waateanews.com/waateanews/x_news/MjY0MjM=/Paakiwaha/Manuka-Henare-a-fighter-for-social-justice
A prominent fighter for social justice and advocate for Maori economic
independence is being taken to join his ancestors. Manuka Henare died
on Saturday morning after a period of illness.
University of Auckland. He maimai Aroha: We remember Maori academic Dr
Manuka Henare
https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/news/2021/01/25/manuka-henare-obituary.html
NZ Catholic. Hui focuses on Christian heritage of the Treaty (6/11/2014)
https://nzcatholic.org.nz/2014/11/06/hui-focuses-on-christian/
Have Christians kept up to date in the development of a theology related
to the Treaty of Waitangi? This was the question posed by Auckland
University Associate Professor Manuka Henare at an event called "Being
true to the Gospel and honouring the Treaty of Waitangi" ...
Wellington's landmark St Gerard's monastery handed a lifeline
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/wellingtons-landmark-st-gerards-monastery-handed-a-lifeline/LCYTQEXCFBQ5VL4KXFC22MTSKM/
The owners of one of Wellington's landmark buildings have been granted
a 10-year extension to their earthquake strengthening deadline. The St
Gerard's monastery and church buildings sit on a prominent clifftop
above Oriental Bay.
Only a fraction of Catholic Church abuse victims coming forward,
survivors group says
https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/only-fraction-catholic-church-abuse-victims-coming-forward-survivors-group-says
A survivor group for people abused while in the care of the Catholic
Church says only a fraction of them are coming forward. Dr Christopher
Longhurst from SNAP, Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests,
said many people are reluctant to come forward for fear of ridicule.
Priest's first time garden competition entry pays off
https://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/124052953/priests-first-time-garden-competition-entry-pays-offHoly
Family Timaru Catholic parish priest Father Chris Friel's decision to
enter his first garden competition has proved to be a winner.
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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS
Rising star set for transtasman series
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/rising-star-set-for-transtasman-series/STRSL5DTM6ZHMAWZHVL5S3WKRM/
Chanel College pupil and star breaststroke swimmer Neil van Wijk left
today to compete in Australia. Van Wijk, 14, is set to swim with a New
Zealand squad that will contest a transtasman tri-series.
What Katie did was help team create shockwaves
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/what-katie-did-was-help-team-create-shockwaves/LHC6GDDHXDVTT74PVVEYJ7I2ZI/
Chanel College student Katie Craig played her part in the biggest
upset of the Oceania canoe polo tournament in Christchurch last week.
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FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (B)
*************
New Zealand Commentaries on the Sunday Readings:
*************
Fr Kevin Waldie sm. Sunday Reflection:
https://nzcatholic.org.nz/category/sunday-reflection/
Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith (audio):
http://station15.co.nz/
Marist Messenger. Daily Reflections: https://www.maristmessenger.co.nz/
Fr Frank Bird sm. Living the Word: Sundays of the Year: Discussion
Guide - https://livingtheword.org.nz/
*******************************************
CRUX - Edited by John L. Allen Jr. and Inés San Martin
https://cruxnow.com/
Latest papal health scare doesn't mean the end, but it may mean change
https://cruxnow.com/news-analysis/2021/01/latest-papal-health-scare-doesnt-mean-the-end-but-it-may-mean-change/
At least so far, media outlets and online chatter appear to be
reacting to the Vatican's latest announcement that Pope Francis has
had to pull out of public events with admirable (and, frankly,
atypical) calm ...
**********
EMPLOYMENT
**********
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 Volunteers Overseas programme:
https://www.caritas.org.nz/get-involved/catholic-volunteers-overseas
Job vacancies in the Catholic diocese of Auckland:
https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/administration/staff-vacancies/
... and in the Archdiocese of Wellington:
https://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/adw_community/vacancies/
******************************************************
THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND
https://www.catholic.org.nz/
The six dioceses:
https://www.catholic.org.nz/find-us/dioceses-2/#section_59
***********************
New Zealand Catholic
Periodicals & Newsletters
***********************
'NZ Catholic' is a national newspaper published by the Catholic Bishop
of Auckland. https://nzcatholic.org.nz/
Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'.
https://www.cdh.org.nz/kete-korero/
Catholic Dioceses of Palmerston North and Wellington. 'Wel-com'
http://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/welcom/
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. 'Lighting New Fires'
https://nzceo.schoolzineplus.com/nzceo/archive
St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East'
https://www.columban.org.au/media-and-publications/the-far-east-magazine/archive/
Society of Mary. 'Marist Messenger'
https://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.
https://tuimotu.org/
*********
Facebook
*********
NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference
https://www.facebook.com/CatholicNZ/
Catholic Discovery NZ (Catholic Enquiry Centre)
https://www.facebook.com/catholicdiscovery.nz/
'NZ Catholic' newspaper
https://www.facebook.com/NZCatholic/
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand
https://www.facebook.com/caritasaotearoa/timeline
Holy Cross Seminary
https://www.facebook.com/HolyCrossNZ
Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ
https://www.facebook.com/Marists
Society of St Vincent de Paul NZ
https://www.facebook.com/SocietyofStVincentdePaulNZ/
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News of the Church
in NZ and the World
*****************
http://cathnews.co.nz/category/new-zealand/
https://nzcatholic.org.nz/
https://www.romereports.com/en/ (video)
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=rome+reports&sp=EgIIAw%253D%253D
https://catholicherald.co.uk/
For the full texts, enter the headline in Google.
https://www.cruxnow.com
https://www.lastampa.it/vatican-insider/en
NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE
NZCBC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatholicNZ/
** Newly appointed Coadjutor Archbishop of Wellington Paul Martin, SM,
was informally welcomed in the diocesan office this morning
** Congratulations Fr Chris Friel, Holy Family parish priest in Timaru
who has won a major award in the Timaru Horticultural Society's summer
flower garden competition for the new garden he has created next to
the Sacred Heart Basilica.
** The National Liturgy Office has posted a page of materials to help
with preparing liturgies for Waitangi Day 2021, Saturday 6 February
** Dr Ma¯nuka Henare former director of Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand,
has died, age 78. Cardinal John joins with many in mourning his loss
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'NZ CATHOLIC'
Website: https://nzcatholic.org.nz/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NZCatholic/
Full text articles: https://nzcatholic.org.nz/2021/
In issue no. 606, January 24 - February 6 2021: Get Covid vaccine. NZ
bishops urge; Paul Martin (Coadjutor Archbishop of Wellington):
Establishing relationships a priority; Catholic Social Services
director lauded for leadership and faith; Campaign to help young
people see God's plan for them; Editorial: Teamwork pays; Obituaries:
Fr Martin Bugler, Fr Frank Roach, Fr Brian Playfair; New booklet to
help get more prison chaplains; Dr Rocio Figueroa: Listening to
survivor testimonies painful; Global peace award as struggle gets
'personal'; First Mass commemorated in the Hokianga.
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Manuka Henare a fighter for social justice
https://www.waateanews.com/waateanews/x_news/MjY0MjM=/Paakiwaha/Manuka-Henare-a-fighter-for-social-justice
A prominent fighter for social justice and advocate for Maori economic
independence is being taken to join his ancestors. Manuka Henare died
on Saturday morning after a period of illness.
University of Auckland. He maimai Aroha: We remember Maori academic Dr
Manuka Henare
https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/news/2021/01/25/manuka-henare-obituary.html
NZ Catholic. Hui focuses on Christian heritage of the Treaty (6/11/2014)
https://nzcatholic.org.nz/2014/11/06/hui-focuses-on-christian/
Have Christians kept up to date in the development of a theology related
to the Treaty of Waitangi? This was the question posed by Auckland
University Associate Professor Manuka Henare at an event called "Being
true to the Gospel and honouring the Treaty of Waitangi" ...
Wellington's landmark St Gerard's monastery handed a lifeline
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/wellingtons-landmark-st-gerards-monastery-handed-a-lifeline/LCYTQEXCFBQ5VL4KXFC22MTSKM/
The owners of one of Wellington's landmark buildings have been granted
a 10-year extension to their earthquake strengthening deadline. The St
Gerard's monastery and church buildings sit on a prominent clifftop
above Oriental Bay.
Only a fraction of Catholic Church abuse victims coming forward,
survivors group says
https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/only-fraction-catholic-church-abuse-victims-coming-forward-survivors-group-says
A survivor group for people abused while in the care of the Catholic
Church says only a fraction of them are coming forward. Dr Christopher
Longhurst from SNAP, Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests,
said many people are reluctant to come forward for fear of ridicule.
Priest's first time garden competition entry pays off
https://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/124052953/priests-first-time-garden-competition-entry-pays-offHoly
Family Timaru Catholic parish priest Father Chris Friel's decision to
enter his first garden competition has proved to be a winner.
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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS
Rising star set for transtasman series
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/rising-star-set-for-transtasman-series/STRSL5DTM6ZHMAWZHVL5S3WKRM/
Chanel College pupil and star breaststroke swimmer Neil van Wijk left
today to compete in Australia. Van Wijk, 14, is set to swim with a New
Zealand squad that will contest a transtasman tri-series.
What Katie did was help team create shockwaves
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/what-katie-did-was-help-team-create-shockwaves/LHC6GDDHXDVTT74PVVEYJ7I2ZI/
Chanel College student Katie Craig played her part in the biggest
upset of the Oceania canoe polo tournament in Christchurch last week.
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FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (B)
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New Zealand Commentaries on the Sunday Readings:
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Fr Kevin Waldie sm. Sunday Reflection:
https://nzcatholic.org.nz/category/sunday-reflection/
Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith (audio):
http://station15.co.nz/
Marist Messenger. Daily Reflections: https://www.maristmessenger.co.nz/
Fr Frank Bird sm. Living the Word: Sundays of the Year: Discussion
Guide - https://livingtheword.org.nz/
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CRUX - Edited by John L. Allen Jr. and Inés San Martin
https://cruxnow.com/
Latest papal health scare doesn't mean the end, but it may mean change
https://cruxnow.com/news-analysis/2021/01/latest-papal-health-scare-doesnt-mean-the-end-but-it-may-mean-change/
At least so far, media outlets and online chatter appear to be
reacting to the Vatican's latest announcement that Pope Francis has
had to pull out of public events with admirable (and, frankly,
atypical) calm ...
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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 Volunteers Overseas programme:
https://www.caritas.org.nz/get-involved/catholic-volunteers-overseas
Job vacancies in the Catholic diocese of Auckland:
https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/administration/staff-vacancies/
... and in the Archdiocese of Wellington:
https://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/adw_community/vacancies/
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THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND
https://www.catholic.org.nz/
The six dioceses:
https://www.catholic.org.nz/find-us/dioceses-2/#section_59
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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. https://nzcatholic.org.nz/
Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'.
https://www.cdh.org.nz/kete-korero/
Catholic Dioceses of Palmerston North and Wellington. 'Wel-com'
http://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/welcom/
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. 'Lighting New Fires'
https://nzceo.schoolzineplus.com/nzceo/archive
St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East'
https://www.columban.org.au/media-and-publications/the-far-east-magazine/archive/
Society of Mary. 'Marist Messenger'
https://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.
https://tuimotu.org/
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NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference
https://www.facebook.com/CatholicNZ/
Catholic Discovery NZ (Catholic Enquiry Centre)
https://www.facebook.com/catholicdiscovery.nz/
'NZ Catholic' newspaper
https://www.facebook.com/NZCatholic/
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand
https://www.facebook.com/caritasaotearoa/timeline
Holy Cross Seminary
https://www.facebook.com/HolyCrossNZ
Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ
https://www.facebook.com/Marists
Society of St Vincent de Paul NZ
https://www.facebook.com/SocietyofStVincentdePaulNZ/
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News of the Church
in NZ and the World
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http://cathnews.co.nz/category/new-zealand/
https://nzcatholic.org.nz/
https://www.romereports.com/en/ (video)
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=rome+reports&sp=EgIIAw%253D%253D
https://catholicherald.co.uk/
For the full texts, enter the headline in Google.
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