Sunday, October 31, 2021

Kiwicath News & Notes - 31 October 2021

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

Catholic bishops issue guidelines for working with people who choose "assisted dying" (28 October 2021)
Catholic health professionals, chaplains and priests are being given guidelines and pastoral help to work with people who decide to die under the End of Life Choice Act which takes effect on 7 November. Though the Church opposes the deliberate taking of human life, it cannot turn away those who choose "assisted dying" under the new law, says Bishop of Hamilton Stephen Lowe, the vice-president of the NZ Catholic Bishops Conference ...



** Our bishops have written a pastoral statement and guidelines for health professionals, chaplains and priests to help them work with people who decide to die under the End of Life Choice Act which takes effect on 7 November. 

** The October 31 edition of NZ Catholic is available free in digital/PDF format, because of continued Covid-19 restrictions in Auckland. 

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'NZ CATHOLIC' 


The full text of 'NZ Catholic'  no. 624, October 31 - November 13 2021 is online at:

In this issue: Challenges for Church in 'traffic light' system ... Maori leadership needed in vaccination drive ... National gathering planned in synod process ... Synod opened in New Zealand dioceses ... Acknowledging the pain of the long lockdown ... NZ Lutherans and Catholics reach baptism agreement ... Editorial: Pain can be a school of compassion ... Bishop Peter Cullinane: Mission, ministries and co-responsibility (part two) ... Running parishes at higher capacities ... Aussie tertiary move has implications for NZ courses ... Some voices from Australia's fifth plenary council ... Positive outcome at community vax event ... Help sought for sisters working in Holy Land ... Love and marriage in the time of lockdown.

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS.  

Report into former Dunedin bishop's conduct completed
A draft report has been completed following an investigation into whether a former Dunedin bishop failed to deal with complaints of abuse. In November last year, the Catholic Church appointed an independent investigator to look at whether Bishop John Kavanagh took proper action when he received complaints of sexual abuse during his tenure, between 1957 and 1985.

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

'Drop, cover, hold' drill gets schoolchildren quake-prepared
Things got shaky at St Joseph's School yesterday. The Oamaru primary school hosted a New Zealand ShakeOut national broadcast, teaching pupils to take the right action to "drop, cover, hold" during an earthquake, and move to higher ground during a tsunami evacuation ...

Young Enterprise Scheme: Together Collective's Abbie Wood wins regional YES competition
A business which is providing opportunities for young artists is the 2021 Taranaki regional winner for the Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme. The Together Collective is run by Sacred Heart Girls' College student Abbie Wood, 16. She sells clothing with designs created by both herself, and aspiring young artists.

'It feels real now': Work starts on new school built inside former warehouse
You would be forgiven for thinking it was a site visit for a new industrial complex, but this will be Christchurch's newest school – built inside a giant warehouse. Marian College is being retrofitted inside the former Foodstuff distribution centre – one of the largest commercial buildings in the South Island – and after more than two years of planning, work is finally underway.

'Woolly Wedge' wins day
A group of Dunedin school pupils is on a mission to save the New Zealand wool industry ''one doorstop at a time''.
Under the Door Enterprises, from Kavanagh College, created a firm producing and selling woollen doorstops called ''Woolly Wedge''.

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THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (B)

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The Mass of the Thirtieth-First Sunday in Ordinary Time, is celebrated by Fr Gerard Aynsley at Mercy Parish -Whanau Aroha, Dunedin South. The Mass is broadcast on Auckland Diocese's YouTube channel at: 
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 by Fr James Lyons and Christine Paterson:
Mark 12:28-44   The great commandment

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Other New Zealand Commentaries on the Sunday Readings:
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Fr Kevin Waldie SM. Sunday Reflection: 

Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith (audio):

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


Pope calls for 'radical decisions' ahead of major UN summit on climate change
Pope Francis is not going to Glasgow for the United Nations conference on climate change, but that has not dwindled his commitment to the cause, as shown with a five-minute message to the BBC calling for "radical decisions." "We find ourselves increasingly frail and even fearful, caught up in a succession of 'crises' in the areas of health care, the environment, food supplies and the economy, to say nothing of social, humanitarian and ethical crises," Francis said in a pre-recorded message broadcast Friday on Radio 4's Thought for the Day ...

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EMPLOYMENT 
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Parish Director of Mission, St Francis of Assisi Parish, Johnsonville, Wellington.
Details at http://stfrancisohariu.nz/updates/vacancies/  and in 'NZ Catholic' October 17-30 p.5.
Applications close 31st October 2021.

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: 

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

... and in the Archdiocese of Wellington:

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THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND


The six dioceses:

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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'. 

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. Pastoral Newsletter

The Nathaniel Centre. The New Zealand Catholic Bioethics Centre. 'The Nathaniel Report' http://www.nathaniel.org.nz/

NZ Catholic Education Office. 'Lighting New Fires' 

St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East' 

Society of Mary. 'Marist Messenger' 

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul NZ. News in Brief:  

'Tui Motu Interislands'. An independent Catholic magazine. 

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Facebook
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NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference

Catholic Discovery NZ (Catholic Enquiry Centre)

'NZ Catholic' newspaper

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand

Holy Cross Seminary

Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ

Society of St Vincent de Paul NZ

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News of the Church 
in NZ and the World
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Sunday, October 24, 2021

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

Lutherans and Catholics reach landmark Baptism agreement (19 Oct 2021)
Catholic and Lutheran churches in Aotearoa New Zealand have approved a statement recognising the unity of each other's baptisms. The statement – Baptised Together in Christ –  will be particularly helpful for families wanting to baptise their child where one parent is Lutheran and the other Catholic ...



** The Catholic and Lutheran churches in Aotearoa NZ have approved a statement recognising each other's baptisms. 

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS.  

Auckland Bishop on Catholic Church reforms (audio)
Some changes could be on the way for the Catholic Church. Pope Francis has announced a two-year consultation process that aims to reform the Church. Called "Synod" the aim is to consult every Catholic parish and bishop around the world on the future direction of the Church.  Assistant Catholic Bishop of Auckland Bishop Michael Gielen told Kate Hawkesby the Pope wants everyone to have their voices heard ... 

World Famous in New Zealand: Mitimiti, an out-of-the-way seaside settlement in Hokianga
This little seaside settlement is not only at the literal end of the road, but the road itself is so out of the way that pretty much only locals take it. You'll pass through little Panguru, and see the 1930s Spanish Mission-style church Hato Kereti me Hato Remehio. Finally, you'll wind up at Mitimiti, a scattered collection of homes along this wild coast, anchored by Matihetihe marae, unique in the country for containing a Catholic Church, Hato Hemi.

Let the light in: Colin McCahon's forgotten architectural works
The work architect James Hackshaw, painter Colin McCahon and sculptor Paul Dibble did together between 1965 to 1979, a critical period in New Zealand's modern cultural history, resulted in a dozen buildings designed to serve diverse local communities, and, in three instances, families. The story of the collaboration between Hackshaw, McCahon and Dibble began in 1965 with the Catholic Bishop of Auckland, Bishop Delargey, who was fresh back from three years in Rome attending the Second Ecumenical Council of the Vatican, or Vatican II ...

Abuse in care: Chair claims church lawyers pushed back on inquiry scope
The chair of the Royal Commission of Inquiry says church lawyers and a Catholic Bishop pushed back on the scope of the inquiry ...

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

Craighead Diocesan and Roncalli College bag South Canterbury fair play rugby awards
Good conduct and sportsmanship in teenage rugby have been recognised with fair play awards in Timaru.

Chance for Ravuvu to show class
A talented schoolboy is among the swag of newcomers in the North Otago team this weekend. St Kevin's College winger Asesela Ravuvu will replace a man more than twice his age, Lemi Masoe.

Oamaru offers perfect mix
Oamaru has all the ingredients Caitlin Smith and Sye Johnson need – the people, the quirkiness and the opportunities. The couple both work at St Kevin's College an English teacher and Ms Smith in the hostel's kitchen.

School values key for new deputy principal
From cricket to the classroom, Craig Smith has always followed his passions. The St Kevin's College head of sport and physical education was appointed earlier this month as the Oamaru school's new deputy principal, taking over from Kerry Ryan.

Oamaru students stand up to ShakeOut
Oamaru students from St Joseph's School will be setting an example of how to respond in an earthquake for more than 500,000 Kiwis next Thursday as they take part in New Zealand ShakeOut.

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THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (B)

The Mass of the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, is celebrated by Fr Nathaniel Brazil at St Joseph's parish, Takapuna, Auckland. The Mass is broadcast on Auckland Diocese's YouTube channel at: 
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 by Sister Stephanie Kitching:
Mark 10:46-52   Jesus heals blind Bartimaeus

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Other New Zealand Commentaries on the Sunday Readings:
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Fr Kevin Waldie SM. Sunday Reflection: 

Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith (audio):

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


Pope confirms Greece-Cyprus trip, says 2022 may bring Congo, Hungary and Oceania
"In the first week of December I am going to Greece and Cyprus," Pope Francis said in the interview with Vatican journalist Hernán Reyes Alcaide, correspondent in Rome for the Argentine news outlet Télam. In the interview, published Oct. 22, Francis said he also has ambitious travel aspirations for 2022, hoping to make trips to Africa, Europe, and Oceania ...

Vatican cardinal says Europe now becoming a 'mission territory'
"The faith is a gift from the Holy Spirit," said Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle on Thursday. "We are really concerned, not only for Europe, but for all the world, regarding evangelization." However, he insisted quoting St. Paul, "no one can see Jesus, no one can profess faith in Jesus, without the Holy Spirit. And the Holy Spirit also works through witnesses" ...

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EMPLOYMENT 
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Parish Director of Mission, St Francis of Assisi Parish, Johnsonville, Wellington.
Details at http://stfrancisohariu.nz/updates/vacancies/  and in 'NZ Catholic' October 17-30 p.5.
Applications close 31st October 2021.

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: 

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

... and in the Archdiocese of Wellington:

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THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND


The six dioceses:

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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'. 

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. Pastoral Newsletter

The Nathaniel Centre. The New Zealand Catholic Bioethics Centre. 'The Nathaniel Report' http://www.nathaniel.org.nz/

NZ Catholic Education Office. 'Lighting New Fires' 

St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East' 

Society of Mary. 'Marist Messenger' 

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul NZ. News in Brief:  

'Tui Motu Interislands'. An independent Catholic magazine. 

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Facebook
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NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference

Catholic Discovery NZ (Catholic Enquiry Centre)

'NZ Catholic' newspaper

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand

Holy Cross Seminary

Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ

Society of St Vincent de Paul NZ

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News of the Church 
in NZ and the World
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Sunday, October 17, 2021

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE


** Love your neighbour. Get vaccinated today. Don't wait even till tomorrow. Watch this video for the vaccine message of the Catholic Church 

** The latest 'Inform' (the newsletter of) the Diocese of Christchurch is also now available online and for collection in parishes ...

** NZ Catholic is again providing a free digital link to the latest issue, again produced by NZ Catholic staff, from their homes.  Ka pai!

** Today is Carlos Acutis' feastday.  What an amazing life.

** It has begun! The Synod on Synodality, a synod unlike any other. Pope Francis celebrated Mass in St Peter's Basilica in Rome last night to officially open the Synod. Dioceses across the world including in Aotearoa NZ will inaugurate the synodal journey at the local level next Sunday October 17 ...

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'NZ CATHOLIC' 


The full text of 'NZ Catholic'  no. 623, October 17-30 2021 is online at:

In this issue: Three deacons ordained ... Catholic agency now social housing provider ... Masses resume in Archdiocese of Wellington with precautions ... Veteran Catholic headmaster calls it a day ... Catholic women claiming their blessings ... Editorial: Encounters outside the mainstream ... Bishop Peter Cullinane: Mission, Ministries and co-responsibility ... New priest told to remain in Christ's love (Fr Hayden Powick SM) ... Caritas shifts environmental dial to 'severe' ... New Zealand dioceses prepare for synod first phase ... Sistine Chapel frescoes exhibition in Auckland in 2022 ... Helen Luxford: What is the Eucharist to you? ... Book review: Australian journalist's antidote to atheism ... Kind and dedicated prison chaplain, Fr Kelly dies ... Pray for the gift of Aubert's 'common sense'.

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS.  

Church orders investigation into former Dunedin priest
Rome has ordered an investigation into a Catholic priest accused of sexual harassment in Dunedin. An initial investigation into Father Fivins Chittilappilly, an assistant priest in Mercy Parish South Dunedin since January 2020, began in March after a complaint was received about his conduct ...

New Pleasant Point church starts to take shape
The new Pleasant Point St Mary's Catholic Church build is underway after the former church building was demolished in July. The former 1889 historic church on the site was demolished in July after it was closed in 2011 due to earthquake damage.

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

Timaru's Jaxson Whyte wins cycling's Junior Tour of Southland
A makeshift plan came good for 17-year-old Roncalli College student Jaxson Whyte as he snatched the under-19 men's Yunca Junior Tour of Southland title at the weekend.

Pupils' interest in volleyball soaring
Volleyball is experiencing a spike at St Kevin's College. Kayla Hodge finds out how the sport started booming through the efforts of a group of keen pupils ...

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TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (B)

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The Mass of the Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time, is celebrated by | Fr Pat Breeze SM at the Marist Seminary Hopetoun Street, Freemans Bay, Auckland. It is broadcast on Auckland Diocese's YouTube channel at: 
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 by Rev. Canon Jenny Wilkens and Rev. Alister Hendery at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.

Mark 10:35-45   The request of James and John

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Other New Zealand Commentaries on the Sunday Readings:
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Fr Kevin Waldie SM. Sunday Reflection: 

Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith (audio):

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 (podcast)


Episode 167 — Council, Conversion, Communion, Conclave (October 16, 2021)

This month's episode travels the world, taking in the devastating French abuse report, the historic Plenary Council in Australia, New Zealand's attempt to ban "conversion therapy" and the ongoing debate about politicians and holy Communion. Anna, Don, James and Gavin end up in Italy — and the prospect of a new papacy, suggested by Francis himself. It's heavy going, but a bumper episode awaits.

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


UK cardinal calls murder of lawmaker an 'attack on democratic process'
Cardinal Vincent Nichols called the murder of David Amess, a member of the UK's House of Commons, a "painful loss." Amess, aged 69 and a member of the ruling Conservative Party, was a practicing Catholic and considered one of the staunchest pro-life members of Parliament. The father of five had served in Parliament since 1983 ... 

U.N. nuncio denounces nuclear weapons, other weapons of mass destruction
The world's leaders "cannot allow" themselves to be "spectators to violence and war, to brothers killing brothers, as if we were watching games from a safe distance," Archbishop Gabriele Caccia told a U.N. committee session discussing nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction Oct. 13 ...

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EMPLOYMENT 
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Parish Director of Mission, St Francis of Assisi Parish, Johnsonville, Wellington.
Details at http://stfrancisohariu.nz/updates/vacancies/  and in 'NZ Catholic' October 17-30 p.5.
Applications close 31st October 2021.

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: 

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

... and in the Archdiocese of Wellington:

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THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND


The six dioceses:

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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'. 

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. Pastoral Newsletter

The Nathaniel Centre. The New Zealand Catholic Bioethics Centre. 'The Nathaniel Report' http://www.nathaniel.org.nz/

NZ Catholic Education Office. 'Lighting New Fires' 

St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East' 

Society of Mary. 'Marist Messenger' 

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul NZ. News in Brief:  

'Tui Motu Interislands'. An independent Catholic magazine. 

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Facebook
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NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference

Catholic Discovery NZ (Catholic Enquiry Centre)

'NZ Catholic' newspaper

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand

Holy Cross Seminary

Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ

Society of St Vincent de Paul NZ

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News of the Church 
in NZ and the World
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Sunday, October 10, 2021

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE


** The Caritas "State of the Environment for Oceania 2021: Towards our Future Home"  report is now available online.  

** Kia ora Diocese of Dunedin: Pupils at St Mary's Primary in Gore enjoying the artwork of our Te Ara a Maria hikoi.

** Articles for Support Life Sunday: Jude McKee supports her mother at home ...Wendy Hill is a supporter of pregnant women ... Dr Bernard Leuthart is a GP who supports the life of the vulnerable.

** Te Kupenga - Catholic Theological College (CTC) is currently accepting enrolments for the academic year 2022 for the Bachelor of Theology degree and the Graduate Diploma in Theology degree which starts on the 21st of February 2022.  

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS.  

Catholic church calls in Vatican to investigate sexting priest case
The head of the New Zealand Catholic church has asked the Vatican for permission to launch an investigation into the handling of complaints about a priest who groomed a teenage girl. Sateki Raass resigned from the priesthood after he was convicted in 2019 of indecent communication with a girl under 16 and ordered to serve 100 hours community service.

Michelangelo: A Different View to bring Sistine Chapel artwork to Auckland
New Zealanders may not be able to freely travel overseas just yet, but a new exhibition is bringing one of the greatest artistic triumphs in human history to our doorstep. Forget MIQ and costly flights to Rome: Michelangelo: A Different View will bring the famous ceiling frescoes from the Vatican's Sistine Chapel right to the Aotea Centre for nearly the whole of January ...

Parenting course expands
A Dunedin-founded parenting course that has helped hundreds of men to be better dads is expanding to other New Zealand centres. The six-week Game On! programme has been run by Catholic Social Services for the past 15 years, and has worked with about 700 dads from all walks of life across Dunedin ...

Frances Eivers named as next Children's Commissioner
Manukau District Court Judge Frances Eivers has been appointed the new Children's Commissioner ...

Obituary: Angela Ballara, historian with an unquenchable thirst for knowledge
Angela Ballara was a lifelong student with an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, a great appetite for history and an enduring sense of adventure. Considered to be one of the foremost academic authorities on Maori customary history, she left her mark in her work as a member of the Waitangi Tribunal, her contribution to the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography, and in three books focusing on Maori history ...

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

Stratford St Joseph's principal resigns after 29 years of teaching to take up fire service role
[This article is behind a paywall. It can be read with difficulty by right-clicking and choosing 'View source'.]

Marla Pratt becomes first girl in club's history to bag top junior honours
Marla Pratt,13, with the Celtic JAB rugby U-13 Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the year and 2021 Player of the year award ...

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TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (B)

The Mass of the Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, is celebrated by Father Gerard Aynsley of Mercy Parish Whanau Aroha in Dunedin South. The Mass is broadcast on Auckland Diocese's YouTube channel at: 
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 by Rev. Canon Jenny Wilkens and Rev. Alister Hendery at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.
Mark 10:17-30 The rich man

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Other New Zealand Commentaries on the Sunday Readings:
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Fr Kevin Waldie SM. Sunday Reflection: 

Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith (audio):

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


As pope opens synod, experts extol 'synodality' but struggle to define it
Pope Francis formally opens this weekend a three-year "Synod of Bishops on Synodality," which has been touted as a sign of the Church's desire to more attentively hear and include members of the faithful in decision-making, but the core concepts of which are still obscure to many observers.

Pope opens Synod on Synodality saying it can't be an 'elitist' exercise
Formally opening his much-ballyhooed Synod of Bishops on Synodality Saturday, Pope Francis expressed his desire that it be an experience in which everyone in the church participates rather than an "elitist" exercise.

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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: 

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

... and in the Archdiocese of Wellington:

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THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND


The six dioceses:

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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'. 

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. Pastoral Newsletter

The Nathaniel Centre. The New Zealand Catholic Bioethics Centre. 'The Nathaniel Report' http://www.nathaniel.org.nz/

NZ Catholic Education Office. 'Lighting New Fires' 

St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East' 

Society of Mary. 'Marist Messenger' 

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul NZ. News in Brief:  

'Tui Motu Interislands'. An independent Catholic magazine. 

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Facebook
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NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference

Catholic Discovery NZ (Catholic Enquiry Centre)

'NZ Catholic' newspaper

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand

Holy Cross Seminary

Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ

Society of St Vincent de Paul NZ

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News of the Church 
in NZ and the World
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Sunday, October 3, 2021

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE


** NZ Catholic's latest edition has been printed for subscribers, and the editor has made a digital edition available for the many people unable to get a copy in their local church because of the current Covid-19 restrictions

** Today is Catholic Schools Day, and we offer our prayerful support to all students and staff in Catholic schools throughout Aotearoa NZ,  particularly those in Auckland during lockdown. Read this letter from Archbishop Paul ...

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'NZ CATHOLIC' 


The full text of 'NZ CAtholic' October 3 - 16 2021 is online at:

In this issue: Multiple awards for 'NZ Catholic' ... Catholic events affected by lockdown ... Bishops have say on conversion therapy ban bill ... Level 2 Sunday Masses resume in parts of NZ ... Having honest conversations on technology use ... Some elderly need practical help in lockdown ... Wellington's Compassion Soup Kitchen asks for help ... Neil Broom: Knitting our way towards the mind of the Creator ... Editorial: Being online
and being kind ... In Plenary Council, Australians search for 'a new way of living as church' ... Helen Luxford: Lockdown fatigue ... Mitch Finley: Overview of Catholic fiction deserves to be a modern classic (book review) ... Digital initiative seeks to 'unlock' Catechism of the Catholic Church ... Interfaith virtual prayer
held for attack victims ... Mercy sister was top teacher and master linguist (Sr Mary Leonie) ... Celebration day for Suzanne Aubert moves online ... Rowena Orejana: Giving to the environment what it is due

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS.  

Catholic church knew of previous complaint against teen-grooming priest
The Tongan church gave Sosefo Sateki Raass Raass a good character reference before he moved to Auckland, where he was convicted in 2019 of indecent communication with a person under 16 and subsequently quit the priesthood. But a complaint had been lodged about Raass in 2006, and the head of the Tongan church, Cardinal Soane Patita Paini Mafi, admitted there were repeated rumours about Raass' behaviour.

Priest celebrates 50 years of service
If you are doing God's work then he will give you what you need. That is the mantra that has led Monsignor John Harrison (75) through 50 years of priesthood ...

Catholic church sells big retirement village to help fund new cathedral
The Catholic diocese in Christchurch is selling a large retirement village to another church as it gets together the cash for its $100 million new cathedral and central city precinct. Archer Group, a retirement village operator owned by a Baptist Church trust, is buying Maryville Courts in the central city for an undisclosed sum. ... 

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

New principal adding her own chapter
Jo Walshe is about to add her "little chapter" to St Kevin's College. The Oamaru school's assistant principal has been appointed as the new principal, taking over from Paul Olsen who is stepping down at the end of the year.

Commissioner 'blown away' by students' language skills
Young Kiwis are more multi-language capable and multiskilled than previous generations ever were, says Race Relations Commissioner Meng Foon. That was made even more apparent by the youngsters at St Mary's Catholic Primary School as Mr Foon visited the school yesterday to promote New Zealand Chinese Language Week.

Secondary school students talk about Covid-19 interuptions
It's been another unsettling year for secondary school students because of Covid-19. Roncalli College students spoke to The Timaru Herald about how it has been for them, with schools closed from August 18 to September 9 during alert level 4 and then 3, forcing them to learn remotely, for the second time in two years.

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TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (B)

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The Mass of the Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, commemorating Venerable Suzanne Aubert (Meri Hohepa), is celebrated by Cardinal John Dew in the Wellington chapel of the Sisters of Compassion, the order founded by Venerable Suzanne. The Mass is broadcast on Auckland Diocese's YouTube channel at: 
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 by Sister Stephanie Kitching.
Mark 10:2-16   Jesus teaches about divorce.  "Let the little chidren come to me".

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Other New Zealand Commentaries on the Sunday Readings:
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Fr Kevin Waldie SM. Sunday Reflection: 

Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith (audio):

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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Vatican to host interfaith appeal ahead of climate change summit
Ahead of a keenly anticipated UN summit on climate change in Glasgow, roughly 40 representatives of different religious traditions are expected to sign an appeal this week at the Vatican insisting on urgent action from political leaders to protect the world's environment. Brought together through a joint effort from the Holy See and the embassies of England and that of Italy to the Holy See, the religious leaders hope to inspire a renewed commitment ahead of the COP21 summit, to be held in Glasgow this November ...

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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: 

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

... and in the Archdiocese of Wellington:

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The six dioceses:

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New Zealand Catholic 
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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'. 

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. Pastoral Newsletter

The Nathaniel Centre. The New Zealand Catholic Bioethics Centre. 'The Nathaniel Report' http://www.nathaniel.org.nz/

NZ Catholic Education Office. 'Lighting New Fires' 

St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East' 

Society of Mary. 'Marist Messenger' 

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul NZ. News in Brief:  

'Tui Motu Interislands'. An independent Catholic magazine. 

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NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference

Catholic Discovery NZ (Catholic Enquiry Centre)

'NZ Catholic' newspaper

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand

Holy Cross Seminary

Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ

Society of St Vincent de Paul NZ

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Sunday, September 26, 2021

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

NZ Catholic bishops generally support bill to ban "conversion practices" (23 Sep 2021)
The Catholic Bishops of Aotearoa New Zealand today presented their submission on the Conversion Practices Prohibition Legislation Bill to Parliament's Justice Committee ...



** In anticipation of Support Life Sunday on 10 October, the in-person stories are presented of Aye Maung, house leader at the Kapiti L'Arche community, Sr Lusini Falemaka, Hospital chaplain Kathleen Field and others ...

** The bishops today presented their submission on the Conversion Practices Prohibition Legislation Bill to Parliament's Justice Committee. 

** Our artwork "Ko Hata Maria, te Matua Wahine o te Atua - Holy Mary Mother of God" came to St Teresa's School in Bluff yesterday (pictured), after more than a month locked down in St Mary's Basilica in Invercargill.  

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS.  NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

Obituary: Mary Fama, mathematician who excelled in the face of great personal loss
"They should never have let a woman do it" was a recurrent grumble from traditional coal miners when Dr Mary Fama turned up periodically to check out the application of her analytical work on mine structure. Paradoxically, the collapse of a roof in one Queensland mine followed a manager's disregard of Mary's mathematical calculations and recommendations ...

Speech on fake news helps Southland student win national competition
Mia Hollingworth has become the first Verdon College student in 30 years to win the New Zealand Lions Young Speechmaker Contest. The award highlights Hollingworth's public speaking skills as she prepares to study law and politics at Otago University success next year.

Roncalli College beats Timaru Boys' to defend South Canterbury secondary schools basketball title
Roncalli College successfully defended their South Canterbury secondary schools basketball senior A boys title, with an 86-74 win over Timaru Boys High School (year12/13) at Southern Trust Events Centre on Friday.

Nothing rubbish about helping others
When it comes to volunteering, the more the merrier. At least that is how Cushla Bridges (16) sees it. If you are out picking up rubbish, it is always much more fun if you are doing it with a mate, the St Kevin's College pupil says. That was why she joined the secondary school's Leo Club last year.

Primary school may close after 120 years
St Joseph's School in Magnetic St, Port Chalmers, may soon close due to low roll numbers. 

Porirua high school students create website to improve pronunciation of Maori and Pasifika names (text and video)
To'e Lokeni and classmates at Bishop Viard College, want to bring pride in pronouncing Maori and Pasifika names correctly, and have launched a website to do so.

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TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (B)

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The Mass of the Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, concelebrated by Fr Thomas Parks and Fr Rodney Smyth SM  at St Mark's Parish Church Pakuranga, is broadcast on Auckland Diocese's YouTube channel at: 
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 by Christine Parterson and Fr James Lyons.
Mark 9:38-48   'Whoever is not against us is for us'

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Other New Zealand Commentaries on the Sunday Readings:
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Fr Kevin Waldie SM. Sunday Reflection: 

Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith (audio):

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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Cardinal Pell says he 'underestimated' opponents to his Vatican financial reform attempts
 Australian Cardinal George Pell has again spoken out about his attempted reform efforts of the Holy See's finances while he was still head of the Vatican's Secretariat for the Economy, saying he underestimated those who resisted his decisions.

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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: 

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

... and in the Archdiocese of Wellington:

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THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND


The six dioceses:

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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'. 

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. Pastoral Newsletter

The Nathaniel Centre. The New Zealand Catholic Bioethics Centre. 'The Nathaniel Report' http://www.nathaniel.org.nz/

NZ Catholic Education Office. 'Lighting New Fires' 

St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East' 

Society of Mary. 'Marist Messenger' 

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul NZ. News in Brief:  

'Tui Motu Interislands'. An independent Catholic magazine. 

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NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference

Catholic Discovery NZ (Catholic Enquiry Centre)

'NZ Catholic' newspaper

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand

Holy Cross Seminary

Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ

Society of St Vincent de Paul NZ

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Sunday, September 19, 2021

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

Support Life Sunday 2021 parish resources now available (16 Sep 2021)
The resources for Support Life Sunday 10 October 2021 are now available online for downloading and use by parishes and others. The theme of Support Life Sunday on 10 October is "Supporting and honouring health carers" ...


** The resources for Support Life Sunday 10 October 2021 are now available online for downloading and use by parishes and others. The theme is "Supporting and honouring health carers." It acknowledges the work of health carers, including family carers and health professionals, who are on the front line in supporting and protecting life.

** Auckland's continuing Level 4 Lockdown means NZ Catholic can't be printed, so here is the latest digital issue.  

** Kia ora koutou whanau Katorika.  The full video of the special Te Ara a Maria rededication Mass at St Mary of the Angels in Wellington is now online

** Kia ora koutou whanau Katorika. This is Te Wiki o te Reo Maori  -- Maori Language Week. The National Liturgy Office has published a page of resources to help you include te reo in your daily prayer life and to emphasise the Church's commitment to using Maori in the liturgy.  

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'NZ CATHOLIC' 


The full contents of  the lockdown edition, dated September 15 2021, are online at:

In this issue: Bishop Dunn sends message of support, prayers to Mangere church community ... ARPA awards for 'NZ Catholic' ... Michael Otto: Discussion needed on hate speech law proposal ... Churches won't have to enforce record-keeping ... Some weekday Masses to resume ... Thanks for Afghan refugee appeal generosity ... Seminarian diaconate ordinations delayed ... Editorial: Keeping an eye on privacy ... Dean Wearmouth, Marcellin College, Auckland: Up and down the mountain with Christ ... Catholic Schools' Day 2021: Celebrating the gift of Catholic education ... Youth hyped up for Life Teen summer camp ... Enthusiasm aplenty at CWL annual conference ... Book review: A gripping account of the persecution of George Pell.

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS.  NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

Trustees give backing to principal
The board of trustees of an Invercargill secondary school is standing behind its principal, though it may be breaking the law in employing him. The principal of Verdon College in Invercargill, Jarlath Kelly, was in the limelight last month after holding school exams in Alert Level 4 ...

No live final hard to swallow for The Pills
The tickets were sold out, the stage was set and the songs were polished. But Oamaru band The Pills will have to wait a little longer for their shot at stardom after Covid-19 forced the postponement of the Smokefreerockquest national final. The St Kevin's College pupils will travel to Auckland next month to record their two songs – Sonder and Lullaby – streamed as part of the online final.

No abuse hearing in Dunedin called 'slap in the face'
A decision to not hold a Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care hearing in Dunedin has been criticised as a ''repulsive slap in the face'' for Southern survivors.

Pompallier Catholic College students win first prize at Northland Road Safety Trust's short film contest
Draped in a superman costume, a Pompallier Catholic College student has won a grand prize of many laughs and $3000 in a road safety short film competition.

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TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (B)

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The Mass of the Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, celebrated by Fr Ephrem Tigga OFMCap at St Joseph's Parish Church Takapuna, is broadcast on Auckland Diocese's YouTube channel at: 
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).

In conformity with the lockdown regulations, the Mass was attended only by the community of the presbytery.

Inspired Word: A video reading and commentary on the gospel of the day by Rev. Ellie Sanderson and Rev. Judith Wigglesworth at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.
Mark 9:30-37  Jesus speaks again about his death. 'Whoever welcomes one such child in my name, welcomes me.'

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Other New Zealand Commentaries on the Sunday Readings:
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Fr Kevin Waldie SM. Sunday Reflection: 

Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith (audio):

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 (podcast)


Station XV: Episode 166 — Attack, Assisted Dying, Afghanistan, Activity (September 16, 2021)

The terror attack on an Auckland supermarket leads this month's episode, with the New Zealand bishops condemning the attack, praying for the injured victims and urging the pursuit of peace. Across the Tasman in Australia, faith-based health care workers are worried about the impact that assisted dying laws will have on them, while back in New Zealand, support is being sought for incoming Afghan refugees. In the United States, the bishops are calling for more civility in public discourse. After another heavy show, maybe we need some time to kick back and relax. Foosball, anyone?

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Can Francis and 'Super Mario' position Europe between AUKUS and China?
The Vatican so far hasn't commented publicly on the new "Aukus" alliance among the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia, and nobody even privately has demonstrated quite the pique of French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian, who called it a "stab in the back." Nevertheless, it's unlikely Vatican diplomats look with unalloyed favor upon the prospects of a new Cold War between China and the world's Anglo-Saxon powers.

Archbishop calls new Aussie assisted dying laws a 'defeat for life
After lawmakers in Queensland, Australia, voted overwhelmingly in favor of a measure allowing for Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD), one of the country's top bishops condemned the move as a "defeat for life."

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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: 

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

... and in the Archdiocese of Wellington:

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THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND


The six dioceses:

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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'. 

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. Pastoral Newsletter

The Nathaniel Centre. The New Zealand Catholic Bioethics Centre. 'The Nathaniel Report' http://www.nathaniel.org.nz/

NZ Catholic Education Office. 'Lighting New Fires' 

St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East' 

Society of Mary. 'Marist Messenger' 

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul NZ. News in Brief:  

'Tui Motu Interislands'. An independent Catholic magazine. 

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Facebook
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NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference

Catholic Discovery NZ (Catholic Enquiry Centre)

'NZ Catholic' newspaper

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand

Holy Cross Seminary

Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ

Society of St Vincent de Paul NZ

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