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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/

Pope Francis appoints Bishop Michael Gielen as Bishop of Christchurch
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/michael-gielen-bishop-christchurch/
Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Michael Gielen as the new Bishop of Christchurch. Bishop Gielen has been the Auxiliary Bishop of Auckland since March 2020 ...


NZCBC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatholicNZ/

** Pope Francis has tonight NZ time appointed Bishop Michael Gielen as the new Bishop of Christchurch.

** Reminder: Is your parish or community hungering for fresh hope, new ideas, and positive stories and models of practice in service of Christ's mission?  Register now for the second annual transtasman Alive in the Spirit virtual conference.

** Bishop Michael Gielen posts on Te Kupenga – Catholic Theological College's move to its new premises at 40 Vermont Street, Ponsonby

** Ka pai, Diocese of Auckland, for receiving the NZ Sign Language Employer Award, for including NZ Sign Language at all staff meetings and events and its inclusive workplace environment and advocacy for the deaf.

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS.  

Pope Francis Appoints Bishop Michael Gielen As Bishop Of Christchurch
https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2205/S00431/pope-francis-appoints-bishop-michael-gielen-as-bishop-of-christchurch.htm
Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Michael Gielen as the new Bishop of Christchurch. Bishop Gielen has been the Auxiliary Bishop of Auckland since March 2020.

Second bell theft angers Pahiatua community
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/news/second-bell-theft-angers-pahiatua-community/Q7PSXKYB6UQUKWOMC37Y6FVU2A/
The brass bell in the belfry at Pahiatua Fire Station was stolen recently. Another bell, at St Brigid's Catholic Church, in Pahiatua, was stolen early in April this year - it has also not been found yet ...

Respected man of racing administration, Bernard Kelly, OBE, to be farewelled
https://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/128667914/respected-man-of-racing-administration-bernard-kelly-obe-to-be-farewelled
Bernard Kelly, OBE, died at his New Plymouth home on Saturday. He was 90. Respected universally in the South Taranaki Racing Club, he was made a life member in 1980, the same year he was elected on to the New Zealand Racing Conference board.

NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

Levin tornado: School grounds a sea of broken glass
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/300593593/levin-tornado-school-grounds-a-sea-of-broken-glass
A Levin school that narrowly avoided the direct path of a tornado has been showered in glass from broken windows and damage to neighbouring properties. Damage caused by Friday morning's tornado to the exterior of St Joseph's Catholic School was mostly from downed trees and debris from nearby houses ...

School book sale a success
https://www.odt.co.nz/regions/queenstown/school-book-sale-success
The smell of barbecued food wafted out of Queenstown's St Joseph's School grounds in overcast weather as the school's annual book fair got under way yesterday.

Stratford schools awash with mawhero pink for Pink Shirt Day
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/stratford-press/news/stratford-schools-awash-with-mawhero-pink-for-pink-shirt-day/YTMVAZSADDLG2LZW7BHJLI24BQ/
Stratford schools were awash with mawhero pink for Pink Shirt Day. The day's slogan is Korero Mai, Korero Atu, Mauri Tu, Mauri Ora – Speak Up, Stand Together, Stop Bullying ...

St John's College head boy scoops first place at speech competition
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/news/st-johns-college-head-boy-scoops-first-place-at-speech-competition/PGB4BITVKSFWGHD6MXHA3ITPYA/
Young speechmakers from Hastings and Napier schools gave a "very professional" showing at the Lions Club speech competition.

Northland students excel at EPro8 STEM competition
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/northland-students-excel-at-epro8-stem-competition/KJBZOPENIBVH5JFJGLSMNDWQ4I/?c_id=1503450&objectid=12524092
After some stiff competition, two schools have emerged successful in the 2022 Northpower EPro8 Challenge competition. Whangarei Heads School and Saint Francis Xavier Catholic School have been crowned champions of the 2022 Northpower EPro8 Challenge competition ...

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SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

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Today's Mass, celebrated by Pa Peter Tipene at St Mary's Church, Avondale, Auckland can be viewed at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Q6yrGRVOkA

Sunday Mass is also broadcast 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 Very Rev. Frank Nelson and Rev. Jenny Wilkens at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.
John 14:23-29    The promise of the Holy Spirit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaPltV_bVG8&list=PLeDNiKpHSQBDAIAYJEHi42R7ctvsFuTEU&index=27

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Other 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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STATION XV (podcast)

http://station15.co.nz/

Station XV: Episode 174 – Constitution, Cardinal, Children, Concern, Commandments (May 18, 2022)
http://station15.co.nz/2022/05/station-xv-episode-174-constitution-cardinal-children-concern-commandments/

The Catholic world has (as always) had some big news stories over the past month, led by the leaked US Supreme Court opinion foreshadowing an overturning of Roe v Wade. Elsewhere, the arrest of a 90-year-old cardinal sent shockwaves through some parts of the Church (and the wider society), and Pope Francis has again spoken about God's care for LGBT Catholics. In New Zealand, there are concerns about attitudes towards blasphemy, but deeper concerns about Bible editing skills. All in a (tardy) episode, due to COVID-19.

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

https://cruxnow.com/

New head of umbrella group for women's religious sets sights on synodality
https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2022/05/new-head-of-umbrella-group-for-womens-religious-sets-sights-on-synodality
Sister Nadia Coppa, the newly-elected president of one of the largest international conglomerates of women religious, is set on creating a global network of collaboration among congregations based on Pope Francis's much-touted spirit of synodality. Speaking to Crux, Coppa said she believes synodality "is a horizon of the church, so it's also a path for us" ...

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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 dioceses of ...

Auckland: https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/staff-vacancies/
Hamilton: https://www.cdh.org.nz/jobs
Wellington: https://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/adw_community/vacancies/
Dunedin: https://www.cdd.org.nz/employment-opportunities

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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. Pastoral Newsletter
https://www.cdd.org.nz/

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.
https://www.svdp.org.nz/resources/  Newsletters. News in Brief:  

'Tui Motu Interislands'. An independent Catholic magazine.
https://tuimotu.org/   Scroll down to Articles, Explore More

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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://www.thetablet.co.uk/

https://www.cruxnow.com

https://www.lastampa.it/vatican-insider/en

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/

Maria Lucero joins NZ Catholic Bishops Conference as Manager
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/nzcbc-manager/
Maria Lucero has joined the NZ Catholic Bishops Conference Secretariat in the new position of Manager. She will be working in this leadership role with Executive Officer Siobhan Dilly in the small, Wellington-based secretariat ...

NZCBC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatholicNZ/

** Welcome, Maria Lucero, who  has joined the NZ Catholic Bishops Conference Secretariat in the new position of Manager.

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS.  

Intensify Auckland housing, but don't erase history
https://www.newsroom.co.nz/intensify-auckland-housing-but-dont-erase-history
St Mary's Bay is one of Auckland's founding suburbs. The Catholic church has been a fixture since 1853 when Bishop Pompallier bought 45 acres overlooking Freemans Bay from an Irish settler, James O'Neill ...

Hamilton City Council accused of offering up 'crumbs' to Catholic schools
https://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/128559033/hamilton-city-council-accused-of-offering-up-crumbs-to-catholic-schools
The Catholic Church has likened itself to a starving person being offered "crumbs" as city leaders debate changes to Hamilton's development contributions policy.

Former Chiefs and Hurricanes fullback tackles St John's College's rugby institute coaching position
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/news/former-chiefs-and-hurricanes-fullback-tackles-st-johns-colleges-rugby-institute-coaching-position/W4ZFTILCG4RF6B6JXZVFH7XHPY/
After a string of injuries, Hawke's Bay-born Sam McNicol decided to hang up his professional football boots and take on a new role. As St John's College's new rugby institute coach, McNicol is in charge of the Year 9 and 10 players ...

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FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

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Today's Mass, celebrated by Fr Chris Skinner at the Marist seminary in Posonby, Auckland can be viewed at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ORynnKEFLU

Sunday Mass is also broadcast 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 Vicky Wall and Teresa Ulmer.
John 13:31-35   The new commandment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bs1Pj7b5S9c&list=PLeDNiKpHSQBDAIAYJEHi42R7ctvsFuTEU&index=24

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Other 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/

Zen arrest suggests China just doesn't get the Catholic Church
https://cruxnow.com/news-analysis/2022/05/zen-arrest-suggests-china-just-doesnt-get-the-catholic-church

The lesson [of the Ukraine invasion] is that hard power is often the enemy of soft power, sometimes transforming your enemy into a martyr and yourself into the bad guy. Beijing finds itself facing the implications of that lesson today, albeit in a lesser way, following the arrest on Wednesday of 90-year-old Cardinal Joseph Zen for alleged violations of Hong Kong's security act, specifically "collusion with foreign forces" ...

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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 dioceses of ...

Auckland: https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/staff-vacancies/
Hamilton: https://www.cdh.org.nz/jobs
Wellington: https://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/adw_community/vacancies/
Dunedin: https://www.cdd.org.nz/employment-opportunities

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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. Pastoral Newsletter
https://www.cdd.org.nz/

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.
https://www.svdp.org.nz/resources/  Newsletters. News in Brief:  

'Tui Motu Interislands'. An independent Catholic magazine.
https://tuimotu.org/   Scroll down to Articles, Explore More

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Facebook
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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://www.thetablet.co.uk/

https://www.cruxnow.com

https://www.lastampa.it/vatican-insider/en

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

NZCBC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatholicNZ/

** Deacon Danny Karatea-Goddard is interviewed in this Waatea News audio about his appointment as Co-Chief Executive Maori-Tumu Whakarae of the Sisters of Compassion Group

** Congratulations Archbishop Of Perth Timothy Costelloe SDB (pictured), elected this afternoon as next president of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference.

** Catholic networks in Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia are again co-hosting the Alive in the Spirit virtual conference to enrich Catholic communities as the two countries emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic.

** The final free digital edition of NZ Catholic is out now. The easing of Covid-19 restrictions on attending Mass means that NZ Catholic's paper edition will again be available to buy at your local church from the May 18 issue.

** It's now more than four years since the Royal Commission on Abuse in Care was established ... Te Ropu Tautoko, the group co-ordinating Catholic engagement with the Royal Commission, has produced an overview of some of the work it has undertaken since the Commission began.

** Catholic Discovery's Autumn 2022 newsletter is out now. The Catholic Discovery website offers information, motivation and prayers for
different audiences looking at choices in faith. It presents videos, podcasts, pages and links that offer an introduction to Catholicism.

** The NZ Catholic Bishops now have an Instagram account and is aimed at people who prefer Instagram to Facebook.

** Stuff has a lovely story featuring Sister Martha Szymanska (left) and Lyn Potroz, about the descendants of Polish immigrants who came to Aotearoa NZ in 1872 and settled in Taranaki. The descendants gifted this statue of the young Jesus in the arms of Joseph to St Joseph's Church in New Plymouth ...

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'NZ CATHOLIC'

Website: https://nzcatholic.org.nz/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NZCatholic/
Full text articles: https://nzcatholic.org.nz/2022/

The full text of 'NZ Catholic'  May 8 - 21, 2022  No. 636  is online at:
https://adobeindd.com/view/publications/a7fa5f65-1699-44e7-9334-9dd35f940bc1/1/publication-web-resources/pdf/NZC_636_print.pdf
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Please note: From the next issue, 'NZ Catholic' will return to paper-only copies on sale in parishes. A selection of full-text articles will  continue to appear at the link above.
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In this issue: Late bishop's Holy Week homilies (Bp Meeking) ... NZ canonist backs more laity in Church governance ... Voice of the Church retires: Dame Lyndsay Freer calls it a day after 37 years ... Cardinal Dew quizzed on Church in radio show ... Editorial: Catholic social teaching vs woke ... Bishop Peter Cullinane: Come, dream with me a dream that is coming true ... Deacon takes on new role with religious order ... Museum, research and archive centre opened in Far North ... Easter Triduum and Holy Week in NZ (photo feature) ... Author of priest novel suffers devastating fire (Mark Chamberlain) ... Helen Luxford: Eastertide ... Rowena Orejana: Women in the Old Testament.

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS.  

New Plymouth statue rededicated in memory of settlers who arrived 150 years ago
https://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/300577476/new-plymouth-statue-rededicated-in-memory-of-settlers-who-arrived-150-years-ago
Polish settlers who arrived in New Zealand 150 years ago were remembered at the rededication of a statue their grandchildren gave to the Catholic church in New Plymouth. The Burkett family provided the statue of a young Jesus in the arms of St Joseph to St Joseph's Catholic church in the 1950

Among the Palagis. Beats of the Pa'u, by Maria Samuela
https://www.newsroom.co.nz/book-of-the-week-among-the-palagis
"Come to New Zealand. Here, you will find work, make good money. Send money back home, help your mother's family." Maria Samuela, in her subtly interwoven assemblage of nine stories, Beats of the Pa'u, vividly evokes the dreams, desires, fears and achievements of young migrants from the Cook Islands, beginning in the post-World War Two diaspora, but mostly set in the 1970s and early 1980s: she memorialises and celebrates that era in Wellington's working-class suburb of Porirua ...

Timaru trust provides major boost for Terry Kennedy fundraiser
https://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/300575132/timaru-trust-provides-major-boost-for-terry-kennedy-fundraiser
The quest to raise funds for Terry Kennedy's parting gift to the community has received a major boost from an organisation close to the late Timaru councillor's heart. St Vianney's Timaru Trust chairman Dale Walden confirmed on Thursday the trust would give $5000 to the Terry Kennedy fundraiser which aims to purchase a specialised table for the high level dementia ward, Lorna Home, at The Croft rest home, where Kennedy spent his final days.

Auckland 9-year-old on a mission to get compost bins in every school
https://www.stuff.co.nz/environment/300564215/auckland-9yearold-on-a-mission-to-get-compost-bins-in-every-school
Nine-year-old Nico Tauri is on a mission to have every school in New Zealand install compost bins. Nico and his family moved from Russell to Remuera in Auckland three months ago. Since starting at St Michael's Catholic School, Nico has become a sustainability leader.

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FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER (Good Shepherd Sunday - Vocations Sunday)

Today's Mass, celebrated by Fr Stephen Berecz at St John the Baptist Parish, Parnell, Auckland can be viewed at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIY_jUqAing

Sunday Mass is also broadcast 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).

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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/

Top Catholic says war is producing new Christian unity in Ukraine
https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2022/05/top-catholic-says-war-is-producing-new-christian-unity-in-ukraine
Ukraine's top Catholic official, who leads the church in a majority Orthodox nation, said his country's ongoing effort to fight off a Russian invasion has brought the different Christian churches in Ukraine together in an utterly new way.

Theologian: Laity has grown numb in Church, must know voice is important
https://cruxnow.com/church-in-europe/2022/05/theologian-laity-has-grown-numb-in-church-must-know-voice-is-important
According to one of the theologians advising the Vatican office organizing the synod of bishops, the laity has grown numb after centuries of simply saying "amen." The synodal process began last October and will continue until Oct. 2023, when a summit of bishops will be held in Rome. Spanish theologian Cristina Inoges Sanz said that for many lay members of the church, "this is the first time that they are aware that their voice is important."

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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 dioceses of ...

Auckland: https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/staff-vacancies/
Hamilton: https://www.cdh.org.nz/jobs
Wellington: https://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/adw_community/vacancies/
Dunedin: https://www.cdd.org.nz/employment-opportunities

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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. Pastoral Newsletter
https://www.cdd.org.nz/

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.
https://www.svdp.org.nz/resources/  Newsletters. News in Brief:  

'Tui Motu Interislands'. An independent Catholic magazine.
https://tuimotu.org/   Scroll down to Articles, Explore More

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Facebook
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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://www.thetablet.co.uk/

https://www.cruxnow.com

https://www.lastampa.it/vatican-insider/en

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/

Danny Karatea-Goddard appointed Sisters of Compassion Co-Chief Executive (30 Apr 2022)
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/dannykarateagoddard-compassionsisters/


NZCBC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatholicNZ/

** Ka pai NZ Catholic Bishops Conference Maori Adviser Deacon Danny Karatea-Goddard on being appointed Co-Chief Executive Maori-Tumu Whakarae of the Sisters of Compassion Group,

** Te Kupenga – Catholic Leadership Institute advises that Semester 2 enrolments for the Bachelor of Divinity and the Graduate Diploma in Theology programmes (both Level 7 qualification) start on Monday 2 May.

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS.  

Deacon Danny Karatea-Goddard appointed co-chief executive of the Sisters of Compassion Group.
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/whanganui-chronicle/news/deacon-danny-karatea-goddard-appointed-sisters-of-compassion-co-chief-executive/RHL3YUDOFIRPPHXXQT5UH4EN5E/
The group is the religious order founded by Meri Hohepa Suzanne Aubert, and Karatea-Goddard will join Dr Chris Gallavin, appointed March last year, in the shared chief executive position.

Former Timaru District councillor Terry Kennedy dies
https://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/300573067/former-timaru-district-councillor-terry-kennedy-dies
A Timaru man who dedicated 40 years of his life to serving his local community has died. Terry Kennedy died at The Croft rest home on Saturday, aged 82, and has been remembered by those who served with him as a "champion of the people''.

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THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER

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Today's Mass, celebrated by Msgr Bernard Kiely at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Balmoral, Auckland can be viewed at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Qv0NxBquFo

Sunday Mass is also broadcast 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 Sisters Marcellin Wilson and Stephanie Kitching.
John 21:1-19   Jesus appears to seven disciples
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3c5E3wUpq4&list=PLeDNiKpHSQBDAIAYJEHi42R7ctvsFuTEU&index=40

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Other 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/

Pope's abuse watchdog vows it will remain independent despite absorption into Curia
https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2022/04/popes-abuse-watchdog-vows-it-will-remain-independent-despite-absorption-into-curia
Members of Pope Francis's commission for child protection have praised his decision to incorporate the body into the Roman curia, the Vatican's central governing bureaucracy, voicing confidence they will maintain full independence while expanding their reach. Speaking to journalists during a press conference Friday, American Cardinal Sean O'Malley of Boston, president of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors (PCPM), said he's encouraged by the pope, who for the first time "has placed the importance of child protection as a core of the church's central government" ...

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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 dioceses of ...

Auckland: https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/staff-vacancies/
Hamilton: https://www.cdh.org.nz/jobs
Wellington: https://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/adw_community/vacancies/
Dunedin: https://www.cdd.org.nz/employment-opportunities

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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
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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. Pastoral Newsletter
https://www.cdd.org.nz/

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.
https://www.svdp.org.nz/resources/  Newsletters. News in Brief:  

'Tui Motu Interislands'. An independent Catholic magazine.
https://tuimotu.org/   Scroll down to Articles, Explore More

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'NZ Catholic' newspaper
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Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand
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Holy Cross Seminary
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https://nzcatholic.org.nz/

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https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2022 resources now ready (22 April 2022)
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/wopfcu2022/
The resources for this year's Week of Prayer for Christian Unity are now available. The Week is celebrated in Aotearoa New Zealand between Ascension and Pentecost Sundays each year, so 29 May to 5 June this year ...

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'NZ CATHOLIC'

Website: https://nzcatholic.org.nz/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NZCatholic/
Full text articles: https://nzcatholic.org.nz/2022/

The full text of 'NZ Catholic'  April 24 - May 7, 2022  No. 63  is online at:
https://www.catholic.org.nz/assets/NZ-Catholic_Issue-635_April-24-2022.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0y3_cAl5d6JpGpBtFfK0au_WeEvw1UWbvEcBpYOdlrQsZJFkRipMVj6jo

In this issue: Hospices facing funding challenges ... Auckland's Marist Seminary faces repair job ... Aubert's path to sainthood delayed by Vatican 'no miracle' ruling ... Encounter with Marists led to vocation journey ... Legion of Mary ceremonies held in Auckland ... Survey shows softening attitude on blasphemy ... Guest Editorial by Bishop Emeritus John Mackey in 1997: Most important Christian feast ... Call for Church to be community of peacemakers ... More Catholic military chaplains wanted ... Caritas event to support Holy Land school ... Royal commission faith inquiry broadened
 ... Helen Luxford: Should we take kids to funerals? ... Cheryl working for parish renewal.

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS.  

Head of the Catholic Church reflects on importance of Easter Sunday (audio interview)
https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/real-life/audio/cardinal-john-dew-archbishop-of-new-zealand/

Obituary: Honorah Mary Martelletti, JP, QSM 1932-2022
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/128415593/obituary-honorah-mary-martelletti-jp-qsm-19322022
Nora Martelletti spent a lifetime rising to the occasion. A wife, a mother, a Justice of the Peace, her gentle manner sometimes obscured her intelligence, capacity for reason and debate and vast contribution to the communities she loved. An environmentalist, a politician, a forward thinker, she was ever attuned to the issues of the day, committed to putting her Christian beliefs into practice ...

Retailer's relocation means op-shop looking for a new home
https://www.odt.co.nz/regions/central-otago/retailer%E2%80%99s-relocation-means-op-shop-looking-new-home
Clothing retailer Postie is returning to Alexandra after a three-year absence. The retailer's return means the Oasis Opportunity Shop, which operates under the umbrella of Catholic Social Services Dunedin and Central Otago, is left without a home.

From tragedy to joy: Baby on the way for couple who lost unborn son in horror motorbike crash
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/from-tragedy-to-joy-baby-on-the-way-for-couple-who-lost-unborn-son-in-horror-motorbike-crash/F7NO64AJGSWJ4B26MCJKOQOTCQ/
In January last year a motorbike crash shattered - and almost ended - the lives of young couple Kendra Smith and Corey Thompson. But after a year of lows beyond most people's imagination, Smith and Thompson are on top of the world and are excitedly planning their wedding - and for a very special new arrival ...

Former Catholic sisters retreat high above Christchurch to go to auction
https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/homed/128391458/former-catholic-sisters-retreat-high-above-christchurch-to-go-to-auction
An almost century-old former Catholic sisters retreat is to go to auction in Christchurch 37 years since it was last on the market. Originally built as a retreat for the nursing sisters of the Little Company of Mary, the property was known as Mary's Mount Rest Home and was opened by Bishop Brodie on December 4, 1927 ...

'Blankets 4 Kids 4 Winter' appeal starts in May
https://www.times.co.nz/news/blankets-4-kids-4-winter-appeal-starts-in-may/
Winter is on its way and the unfortunate truth is that many families in the community will not have enough blankets to keep their kids warm on winter nights. To assist the plight of these families, Howick Rotary will commence the collection of blankets and quilts for its Blankets 4 Kids 4 Winter Appeal on May 1 and it will run for the month of May ...

Eva honoured on her 90th birthday: Long service to the community remembered
Bush Telegraph 18 April 2022  pp.20-21
https://bushtelegraph.communitynews.co.nz/bush-telegraph
On Saturday, April 2 at a midday luncheon in the Dannevirke Services and Citizens Club close to 70 friends and family celebrated Eva Wright's 90th birthday and the life she has led contributing constantly to the community ...

NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

State-integrated schools: preserving elitism or providing diversity?
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/education/128392315/stateintegrated-schools-preserving-elitism-or-providing-diversity
The history [of State-integrated schools] stretches back to 1975, the third Labour government, and the Catholic Church. Many of the country's Catholic schools, which were private, were close to bankruptcy due to mounting financial pressure through the 1950s and 60s ...

St Kevin's pupil back on track
https://www.oamarumail.co.nz/sport/st-kevins-pupil-back-on-track/
After joining North Otago Athletics Club at age 10, Liam Prouting-Gardner stepped away from the sport a year later, as there was no senior coach to help him progress. Eighteen months ago, Liam (17) re-joined the club. The St Kevin's College pupil's focus and hard work paid off last month, when he won silver in the under-18 400m at the New Zealand track and field championships ...

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SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER (Divine Mercy Sunday)

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Today's Mass, concelebrated by Msgr David Tonks at St Joseph's Church Takapuna, can be viewed at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X77UicVIsMo

Sunday Mass is also broadcast 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.
John 20:19-31  Jesus appears to his disciples
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73yQ4X6gQ6k&list=PLeDNiKpHSQBDAIAYJEHi42R7ctvsFuTEU&index=37

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Other 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/

Pope says proposed June meeting with Patriarch Kirill called off
https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2022/04/pope-says-proposed-june-meeting-with-patriarch-kirill-called-off
Pope Francis told an Argentine journalist that his planned second meeting with Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill – penciled in for June in Jerusalem – has been canceled, and argued that there is no sense in him visiting Kyiv if Russia's invasion of Ukraine would resume "the following day" ...

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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 dioceses of ...

Auckland: https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/staff-vacancies/
Hamilton: https://www.cdh.org.nz/jobs
Wellington: https://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/adw_community/vacancies/
Dunedin: https://www.cdd.org.nz/employment-opportunities

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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. Pastoral Newsletter
https://www.cdd.org.nz/

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.
https://www.svdp.org.nz/resources/  Newsletters. News in Brief:  

'Tui Motu Interislands'. An independent Catholic magazine.
https://tuimotu.org/   Scroll down to Articles, Explore More

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NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference
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Catholic Discovery NZ (Catholic Enquiry Centre)
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'NZ Catholic' newspaper
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Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand
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Holy Cross Seminary
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Marist Seminary, Auckland NZ
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Society of St Vincent de Paul NZ
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in NZ and the World
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https://nzcatholic.org.nz/

https://www.romereports.com/en/  (video)
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=rome+reports&sp=EgIIAw%253D%253D

https://www.thetablet.co.uk/

https://www.cruxnow.com

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https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/

Suzanne Aubert's path to sainthood delayed by Vatican "not a miracle" ruling
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/suzanneaubert-ruling/
The path to New Zealand sainthood of missionary Mother Meri Hohepa Suzanne Aubert has been delayed with a Vatican medical council deciding a potential miracle attributed to her can be explained by medical science ...


NZCBC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatholicNZ/

** Easter is a great time to discuss Jesus with your tamariki, grandchildren and students. Not sure what to say? Or scared of the patai you may be asked? Catholic Discovery has created this lovely video where pupils from Sacred Heart School in Petone give their answers to Easter questions:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-75bfK75OLY

** With the overnight move to the Orange traffic light setting, there are no longer limits on the number of people who can attend Mass. Please check with your local parish to see what arrangements are being made

** A medical council of the Vatican's Congregation for the Causes of Saints has ruled that a potential miracle by New Zealand's Venerable Suzanne Aubert can be explained by medical science.

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS.  

Auckland Church Leaders' Easter message for 2022: Graves and good news
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland-church-leaders-easter-message-for-2022-graves-and-good-news/WACKNXT2K3U6GZ6TP4ZUSQ5R7U/
The Easter story seems to be a defeat but it ends in hope and has inspired Christians ever since ...

Pope attends but does not preside at Easter vigil service
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/465407/pope-attends-but-does-not-preside-at-easter-vigil-service
Churches in New Zealand have also been busy this Easter weekend, with the lifting of Covid-19 gathering restrictions allowing larger congregations ...

Obituary: Maria Wypych, caregiver to fleeing Polish children
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/128297110/obituary-maria-wypych-caregiver-to-fleeing-polish-children
Seventy-seven years after the end of World War II, Maria Wypych's harrowing story of fleeing Russian persecution, keeping her family together and watching her parents die is a timely reminder of the impact of war. Her story is ultimately an inspiring one, highlighted by her dedication to the Polish children she helped to care for, who arrived in New Zealand from Persia (now Iran) in November 1944.

Suzanne Aubert's Path To Sainthood Delayed By Vatican "no Miracle" Ruling
https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU2204/S00072/suzanne-auberts-path-to-sainthood-delayed-by-vatican-no-miracle-ruling.htm
The path to New Zealand sainthood of missionary Mother Meri Hohepa Suzanne Aubert has been delayed with a Vatican medical council deciding a potential miracle attributed to her can be explained by medical science ...


NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

Pupils take pause for scientific studies
https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/pupils-take-pause-scientific-studies
Few things engage school pupils more than Magic in the classroom. K9 Medical Detection New Zealand chief executive officer Pauline Blomfield was counting on that yesterday, when Magic the medical detection dog and trainer Lynette James visited Kavanagh College as part of K9MD's bid to create a new education programme in Dunedin schools ...

Many hands make light work for Roncalli College tree planting fundraiser
https://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/128334945/many-hands-make-light-work-for-roncalli-college-tree-planting-fundraiser
A group of South Canterbury school students rolled up their sleeves on Sunday, and got stuck in planting 200 native trees. The trees, were planted by Roncalli College hockey students in front of the Fulton Hogan work yard in Pleasant Point, as part of a fundraiser for a winter sports tournament.

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EASTER SUNDAY 2022

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Today's Mass, celebrated by Bishop Steve Lowe at the cathedral of St Patrick and St Joseph in Auckland can be viewed at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrSxMr92UpM

Sunday Mass is also broadcast 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 Very Rev. Frank Nelson and Rev. Canon Jenny Wilkens at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.
John 20:1-9  The empty tomb
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPeczPacPpo&list=PLeDNiKpHSQBDAIAYJEHi42R7ctvsFuTEU&index=34

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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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STATION XV (podcast)

http://station15.co.nz/

Episode 173 – Truce, Trinity, Transfer, Transgression (April 15, 2022)

Once again, the horror and violence in the Ukraine leads this month's episode, with Pope Francis calling for a truce over the Easter feast. In New Zealand, there's a sense of disappointment as the Vatican rules a cure that had been considered a miracle due to the intercession of Mother Suzanne Aubert could be explained by medical intervention. There's a different sense — one of regret and sorrow — in Dunedin, as the Church renames a college that had been named after a bishop deemed to have not acted appropriately on allegations of abuse some decades ago. We end with some good news — a new pathway for refugees and asylum-seekers — and some weird news, as someone climbs the spire of a New Zealand cathedral while under the influence. A typically mixed bag. We wish our listeners a happy and holy Easter.

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

https://cruxnow.com/

During Easter vigil, Pope says to Ukrainian mayor kidnapped by Russians 'Christ is risen!'
https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2022/04/during-candlelit-easter-vigil-pope-francis-says-christ-is-risen-in-ukraine
"A Christianity that seeks the Lord among the ruins of the past and encloses him in the tomb of habit is a Christianity without Easter," Pope Francis said at the Easter Vigil ...

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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 dioceses of ...

Auckland: https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/staff-vacancies/
Hamilton: https://www.cdh.org.nz/jobs
Wellington: https://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/adw_community/vacancies/
Dunedin: https://www.cdd.org.nz/employment-opportunities

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

'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. Pastoral Newsletter
https://www.cdd.org.nz/

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.
https://www.svdp.org.nz/resources/  Newsletters. News in Brief:  

'Tui Motu Interislands'. An independent Catholic magazine.
https://tuimotu.org/   Scroll down to Articles, Explore More

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NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference
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Catholic Discovery NZ (Catholic Enquiry Centre)
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'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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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://www.thetablet.co.uk/

https://www.cruxnow.com

https://www.lastampa.it/vatican-insider/en

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NZCBC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatholicNZ/

** Archbishop Charles Balvo,  who was Apostolic Nuncio (the Vatican's ambassador) to Aotearoa New Zealand from April 2005 to 17 January 2013 has begun his posting as Nuncio to Australia. In this video interview with the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, he discusses the work of a nuncio.

** Mena Antonio was welcomed today as the new Caritas chief executive -- a powhiri was held at the Nikolao Atonio Hall in Cannons Creek, Porirua. The hall is named after Mena's late father, a noted Head Catechist at Holy Family parish.

** NZ Catholic has again made its latest issue available online, because of the continued Red Light restrictions on attending Mass.

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'NZ CATHOLIC'

Website: https://nzcatholic.org.nz/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NZCatholic/
Full text articles: https://nzcatholic.org.nz/2022/

The full text of 'NZ Catholic'  No. 634 April; 10-23  is online at:
https://www.catholic.org.nz/assets/NZ-Catholic-Issue-634_April-10.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2ZGmGlbNysXy-HBm7b4u2LH5GHI04ErMzUFYybkqVO7UU65nH603jNKWE

In this issue: Wellington Catholic Centre is quake-prone ... Social and community housing project on Church land in Whanganui ... Mena Antonio is the new CEO for Caritas ... People still seek answers to life's deepest questions ... Michael Parker: My walk with the divine office ... Editorial: Teach us to number our days ... Theologian says mercy key to understanding Pope ... The struggle of endometriosis ...  Kiwis pray for peace in Ukraine ... Icons feature in rare exhibition.

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS.  

Combined Taupo churches support locals isolating with Covid
https://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/300559980/combined-taup-churches-support-locals-isolating-with-covid
A Covid isolation support service set up by a group of Taupo churches has helped around 130 families during the latest outbreak of the disease.


NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

Gallagher partners with New Zealand Catholic Education Office to protect what matters most
https://www.nzceo.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Press-release-Gallagher-partners-with-NZCEO-to-protect-what-matters-most-FINAL.pdf
Leading security manufacturer, Gallagher, has entered into a long-term collaborative agreement with the New Zealand Catholic Education Office (NZCEO) as a major sponsor to help support and promote the aspirations of future generations within the Catholic and wider integrated schools' sector that NZCEO serves ...

Northland Regional Shakespeare Festival winners after outdoor performances
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/northland-regional-shakespeare-festival-winners-after-outdoor-performances/BEAISYRYJ5T7TE2TXLHOUYJ2ZQ/
Shakespeare in the Park was a triumph on Wednesday, but attendees say it easily could have been a tragedy due to bad weather and Covid. Around 100 people attended the Tai Tokerau Regional Shakespeare Festival, including 50 student performers who were able to join the audience in between plays.

Rotorua children put engineering skills to test at 2021 Aquabots National Competition
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/rotorua-daily-post/news/rotorua-children-put-engineering-skills-to-test-at-2021-aquabots-national-competition/LQGPHHYJ3JCPZ6NSBO7ZOL2BOM/
Rotorua children put their engineering and problem solving skills to the test in a national competition, and a Rotorua Primary School team will take on the world in robotics.

War veteran draws in young generation for poppy cause
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/300560933/war-veteran-draws-in-young-generation-for-poppy-cause
The renowned poppy may be a staple Anzac icon for most, but for Hamilton military veteran Warwick Michie, it's far more. Saint Peter Chanel principal, Nick Quinn has known Michie for many years and when he approached the school about the poppy cause, there was no way they could refuse ...

Meeting challenges head-on
https://www.odt.co.nz/regions/queenstown/meeting-challenges-head
Adrenaline levels were high yesterday as pupils from St Joseph's Primary School in Queenstown launched themselves from the Kawarau Bridge.
Twenty-six pupils from years 7-8 took the leap of faith as part of AJ Hackett's Brave Project — an initiative teaching children to manage stress and build resilience ...

St Peter's College student making a path for others in STEM
https://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/300560982/st-peters-college-student-making-a-path-for-others-in-stem
A St Peter's College student is taking on the world in robotics and helping other young women into science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Only 2 per cent of the robotics club were girls when Anna Skiffington, 16, started in 2016, that number is now closer to 40 per cent ...

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PASSION SUNDAY (PALM SUNDAY) 2022

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Today's Mass, celebrated by Monsignor Bernard Kiely at Baradene College of the Sacred Heart, Auckland can be viewed at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSWPzKsNLZU

Sunday Mass is also broadcast 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 Father James Lyons and Mrs Christine Paterson.
Luke 22:39-51   Jesus prays on the Mount of Olives
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oEJQecr_NQ&list=PLeDNiKpHSQBAMx_xkzRR8wnm_isNdXF-u&index=33

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Other 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/

** On eve of Holy Week, church leaders say Ukraine's suffering echoes Christ's
https://cruxnow.com/church-in-europe/2022/04/on-eve-of-holy-week-church-leaders-say-ukraines-suffering-echoes-christs

** Cardinal says Curia reform requires a change of attitude at the Vatican
https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2022/04/cardinal-says-curia-reform-requires-a-change-of-attitude-at-the-vatican

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EMPLOYMENT
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Social workers, Wellington Catholic Social Services
Details in 'NZ Catholic' March 27 - April 9  p.9  and from 04 385 8642;  reception@wn.catholic.org.nz
Applications close 14 April.

Prison chaplains, Hamilton and Dunedin dioceses
Details:
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/vacancies-prisonchaplains/?fbclid=IwAR3Tx_ubnrKjHs5QHccfxwZFl54bLhZ6AAIuMzifG9iu7gA4lmcLKNF75Zw
Applications to: Sister Veronica Casey, Senior Catholic Prison Chaplain vcasey@nzcbc.org.nz or phone 0275233983

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 dioceses of ...

Auckland: https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/staff-vacancies/
Hamilton: https://www.cdh.org.nz/jobs
Wellington: https://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/adw_community/vacancies/
Dunedin: https://www.cdd.org.nz/employment-opportunities

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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. Pastoral Newsletter
https://www.cdd.org.nz/

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.
https://www.svdp.org.nz/resources/  Newsletters. News in Brief:  

'Tui Motu Interislands'. An independent Catholic magazine.
https://tuimotu.org/   Scroll down to Articles, Explore More

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