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Bishop Emeritus Colin Campbell to be Interim Rector of Holy Cross Seminary
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/hcs-rector/
Retired Catholic Bishop of Dunedin Colin Campbell has been appointed Interim Rector of Holy Cross Seminary. Bishop Emeritus Campbell has accepted the interim role until a permanent appointment is made to replace Father Mathew Vadakkevettuvazhiyil, who has left. Holy Cross Seminary in Auckland is the national seminary for the education and formation of diocesan priests for the Catholic Church in New Zealand ...


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** General Managers from Catholic Dioceses across Aotearoa are in Auckland for meetings. Yesterday they made a site visit to the construction site of St Ignatius College in Drury.  St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College is the first Ignatian College in the Jesuit tradition in New Zealand ...

** Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand has published a report on its ambitious He Oranga Taurikura programme to build thriving lives across seven countries in the Pacific and Southeast Asia ...

** Retired Bishop of Dunedin Colin Campbell has been appointed Interim Rector of Holy Cross Seminary ...

** From Te Kupenga - Catholic Theological College: Study Theology and lead others to Christ. Semester 2 starts July 3 ...

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In issue no. 659, April 23 - May 6 2023:  JPC against council Budget moves (Auckland) ... Easter trading review could happen after election ... Mixed emotions at sale of St Gerard's ... Abuse in Care inquiry deadline extended to March 2024 ... Three in first year at Holy Cross seminary ... Oceania responds to Synod document ... Fr Anthony Malone OFM: The challenges about Church property ... Editorial: Doctor of Church (St Francis de Sales) ... Easter Triduum and Holy Week in New Zealand (2-page photo feature) ... Lest we forget: War and prejudice in the time of Bishop Henry Cleary ... Former seminary lecturer remembered fondly (Fr John Tollan) ... Far North's Billy Pomare - 'A man with a heart of gold' ... St Bede's College triumphant at Maadi Cup.

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Space : Studio Gallery, 18 St Hill Street, Whanganui.
'Stations of the Cross', an exhibition of woodcuts by Graham Hall, April 5 - April 29
https://spacestudiogallery.co.nz/exhibition/the-stations-of-the-cross/
"The 12 Woodcut prints represent the 12 stations of the Cross. I walked the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem in the late 1970's and have a desire to recreate the work in a New Zealand setting ..."

The day God gave Adam Kirkeby a hug
https://www.sunlive.co.nz/news/317016-the-day-god-gave-adam-kirkeby-hug.html
The Weekend Sun's Hunter Wells, a crotchety old southern Presbyterian, continues his privileged encounter with Father Adam Kirkeby and retreads the man's path of faith into the Catholic priesthood. In this second and final instalment, there is the calling, the agonising on the pillow at night, the 'shall I?' the 'shan't I?' and the Priest's ultimate joy and peace ...

A French-Canadian rebel gets his last wish from a NZ shipwreck, 185 years later
https://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/300859037/a-frenchcanadian-rebel-gets-his-last-wish-from-a-nz-shipwreck-185-years-later
An imprisoned French-Canadian rebel and a shipwreck off the coast of Whitianga may seem worlds apart, but one voyage bonded them together. And on Saturday insurgent Fancois Xavier Prieur will have his final wish granted as a memento made from the ship he came to hate will begin its journey back to his homeland in time for a commemoration to mark his fight for freedom ...

Judge who oversaw NZ's most controversial trials was humble and humane
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/131766290/obituary-judge-who-oversaw-nzs-most-controversial-trials-was-humble-and-humane
Obituary of Simon Peter France, 29 May 1958 – 8 April 2023

How a Catholic priest found a healing thermal pool in New Zealand
https://aleteia.org/2023/04/15/how-a-catholic-priest-found-a-healing-thermal-pool-in-new-zealand/
Humans have known and harnessed the therapeutic properties of thermal waters for hundreds of years. Today, places like Budapest, Hungary, or Wiesbaden in Germany attract thousands of visitors looking to heal their ailments with the therapeutic properties of thermal waters. But not many people may know that one of the most beloved thermal reserves in the world was partly discovered thanks to the healing journey of a Catholic priest.

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THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER - A  

Today's Mass, celebrated by Fr Mark Napa St Joseph's parish church, Takapuna, Auckland, can be viewed at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3Z8if9UXeE

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).


New Zealand Commentaries on the Readings for the Sundays of the Year:

Inspired Word: A video reading and commentary on the gospel of the day by Sister Stephanie Kitching.
Luke 24:13-16, 28-35   The walk to Emmaus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0a2vCavSnEg&list=PLeDNiKpHSQBAMx_xkzRR8wnm_isNdXF-u&index=38

Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith:
https://station15.co.nz/

Marist Laity NZ. Living the Word: Sundays of the Year: Discussion Guide
https://livingtheword.org.nz/
Third Sunday of Easter - Their hearts burned within them.

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STATION XV (podcast)

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Episode 184 — Christchurch, Colonialism, Commission, Coronation (16 April 2023)
https://station15.co.nz/2023/04/station-xv-episode-184-christchurch-colonialism-commission-coronation/

In this month's episode, a couple of controversies lead our lineup — an attempt to block the construction of a new cathedral in New Zealand and the repudiation of a 15th-century doctrine. Things don't get much less complicated as the panel discusses the resignation of a key child protection figure, but most people can get behind the new King and some furry friends, right? Listen to find out, as we welcome a new member of the panel, with Cameron joining James, Don and Anna on our Easter episode. Enjoy.

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Church in Oceania notes 'tensions' between developed, developing countries in Synod document
https://cruxnow.com/church-in-oceania/2023/04/church-in-oceania-notes-tensions-between-developed-developing-countries-in-synod-document
As the Catholic Church continues its synodal process ahead of the Synod of Bishops meeting in October, the Church in Oceania acknowledged "tensions" in a region includes both developed and developing countries ...

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Job vacancies in the Catholic dioceses of ...

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Dunedin: https://www.cdd.nz/we-offer/employment-opportunities

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Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'.
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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. Newsletter
https://www.cdd.nz/

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

St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East'
https://www.columban.org.au/media-and-publications/the-far-east-magazine/archive/

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul NZ.
https://www.svdp.org.nz/resources/  Newsletters. News in Brief:  

'Tui Motu Interislands'. An independent Catholic magazine.
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Oceania Catholic bishops publish response to Synod of Bishops document (13 Apr 2023 )
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/oceania-response/
The Catholic bishops of Oceania say their people's reflections for the global Synod of Bishops for a Synodal Church left them feeling "peace and joy", but also called them to be prophetic and ready to "model ourselves on the love we proclaim". The Oceania response was drafted by a writing and discernment group, which synthesised reports from the four bishops conferences and the local Eastern Catholic Churches. The document has now been published...


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** The 2023 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is next month. The week is celebrated in the Southern Hemisphere between Ascension Sunday and Pentecost Sunday, so this year from 21 May to 28 May. We've just published the resources for the week ...

** The Federation of Catholic Bishops Conferences of Oceania executive committee has published its response to Enlarge the Space of Your Tent, the Working Document for the Continental Stage of the Holy Father's Synod of Bishops.  

** The General Secretariat for the Synod has announced that work has begun on the Instrumentum Laboris for the Synodal Assembly to be held in Rome in October 2023, as a group of experts from five continents meet to share their reflections on the Continental Stage.

** Following the Easter Sunday Mass, Pope Francis delivers his Easter message and blessing "Urbi et Orbi -- To the City and the World", underscoring the joyous hope that Christ's resurrection brings and encouraging Christians to rediscover the joy of serving God, working for peace, and helping our brothers and sisters in a world marked by so much suffering ...

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In issue no. 658, April 9-22 2023:  Youth Catholic New Testament launched ... New trust to own Sister of Mercy  ministries ...Daughter of saint speaks of parents' holiness (Dr Gianna Emanuela Molla) ... Defend life, family and Christian values says Nuncio ... Dr John Evangelista: 'Hearts Aflame' ... Editorial: A modern take on Easter (this is an experimental article written entirely by ChatGPT) ... Fr Dorado was a strong leader for Filipino priests ... Papal knight's wisdom and warmth will be missed (Geoff Ricketts) ... NZ bishops back repudiation of Doctrine of Discovery ... MacKillop anniversary celebrated at Port Chalmers ... Helen Luxford: Education, ethics and AI ... Msgr Carde was a channel of God's grace for many.

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

A quandary – fatherhood or priesthood?
https://www.sunlive.co.nz/news/316566-a-quandary-fatherhood-or-priesthood.html
On the eve of Easter, The Weekend Sun's Hunter Wells follows Father Adam Kirkeby's personal journey down a path of faith into the Catholic priesthood.

Plans for Tagalog Mass revival
https://www.odt.co.nz/regions/north-otago/plans-tagalog-mass-revival
Oamaru's new Catholic priest hopes to start services in the Tagalog language. Father Fredy Permentilla has recently taken over as St Patrick's parish priest. As part of his work, he is hoping to restart celebrating Mass in the native language of many of Oamaru's Filipino residents ...

Pasifika students urged to use 'discrimination' as fuel for success
https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/487868/pasifika-students-urged-to-use-discrimination-as-fuel-for-success
A senior New Zealand MP has encouraged pupils at a predominantly Pasifika all-girls secondary school in Auckland to pursue their aspirations and not be wavered by any discrimination they may face in their career pathways. McAuley High School in Otahuhu received a motivational visit from Aotearoa's Assistant Speaker Jenny Salesa, with three Silver Ferns players Mila Reuelu-Buchanan, Elle Temu and Maia Wilson during a Q and A event this week.

Susan Frykberg: World-renowned composer found final resting place in Whanganui
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/whanganui-chronicle/news/susan-frykberg-world-renowned-composer-found-final-resting-place-in-whanganui/YEJEMIV27BEB5MPY2LQ4Y5HI6U/
Whanganui held a special place in the heart of composer and sound artist Susan Frykberg and she chose it as her final resting place. Although she was born in Havelock North and spent many years in Canada and Australia, Frykberg found a spiritual home in Whanganui, where she was loved by members of the local Quaker, Catholic and arts communities. She was farewelled with a Requiem Mass held at St Mary's Catholic Church in Whanganui on Wednesday ...

Clean sweep for Taranaki high school at regional Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/stratford-press/news/clean-sweep-for-taranaki-high-school-at-regional-sheilah-winn-shakespeare-festival/QIR3GYEKARDUTLHINLYTYH5RXU/
All the world's a stage for the Taranaki high school students who have won their place at SGCNZ's National Shakespeare Schools Production. Sacred Heart Girls' College was the clear winner, with the school winning the 15-minute production and five-minute student-directed performance ...

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SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER - DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY - A  

https://www.youtube.com/c/AucklandCatholic/videos

Today's Mass, celebrated by Pa Peter Tipene in the parish of St Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Avondale, Auckland, can be viewed at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0loJVNxSYAc

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).


New Zealand Commentaries on the Readings for the Sundays of the Year:

Inspired Word: A video reading and commentary on the gospel of the day by Violet Kudzotsa and Simon McLellan.
John 20:19-31   Jesus appears to his disciples
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzfTBfB48CU&list=PLeDNiKpHSQBDAIAYJEHi42R7ctvsFuTEU&index=39

Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith:
https://station15.co.nz/

Marist Laity NZ. Living the Word: Sundays of the Year: Discussion Guide
https://livingtheword.org.nz/
Divine Mercy Sunday – The Love and Mercy of God

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Resilient Pope presides over a decidedly multilateral Holy Week
https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2023/04/resilient-pope-presides-over-a-decidedly-multilateral-holy-week
Liturgically and spiritually, Christmas and Easter ae the holiest periods on the annual Christian calendar. This year, Pope Francis needed that platform to project strength, since he came into Holy Week after a surprise hospitalization had generated a health scare. On that front the pontiff delivered, demonstrating resilience and good form throughout his grueling schedule...


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Applications close 17 April, 2023.

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 at Caritas Aotearoa:
https://www.caritas.org.nz/work-with-us

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.nz/we-offer/employment-opportunities

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The six dioceses:
https://www.catholic.org.nz/find-us/dioceses-2/#section_59

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

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

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'  FINAL ISSUE
https://www.maristmessenger.co.nz

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul NZ.
https://www.svdp.org.nz/resources/  Newsletters. News in Brief:  

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** Rebecca Taylor-Hunt of Catholic Discovery has made this lovely video of yesterday's Stations of the Cross procession in Auckland ...

** A video from Bishop Steve from today's Stations of the Cross procession in Auckland.

** Holy Thursday message from Catholic Discovery NZ.

** The National Liturgy Office has published resources for both the Triduum and Easter Day of the Resurrection.

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Easter message from Auckland church leaders: Repairing the Irreparable
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/easter-message-from-auckland-church-leaders-repairing-the-irreparable/LWUJQ4MZWNHK7LR5XG2ZKFYKZI/
At Easter this year, we cannot forget those around our nation who have no opportunity to celebrate: those who have lost loved ones, those who have lost homes, those whose communities are isolated, and those whose livelihoods are threatened by the destruction of land and roading caused by Cyclone Gabrielle. One phrase that has stuck out in the news reporting of these weather disasters is "irreparable damage" ...

Crucifixion relevant today, Christians say
https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/crucifixion-relevant-today-christians-say
With all the hurt and suffering in the world, the crucifixion of Christ is just as relevant today as it was more than 2000 years ago, Christians say.
Fr Michael Hishon, of St Mary's Catholic Church Mosgiel, said about 50 people took turns at carrying a large heavy cross in yesterday's Walk of the Cross through the streets of Mosgiel, giving them an opportunity to figuratively trace the footsteps of Jesus on his way to sacrifice ...

Queenstown churches combine for Walk of the Cross (video)
https://www.odt.co.nz/news/the-south-today/queenstown-churches-combine-walk-cross
About 80 people from parishes and churches across the Wakatipu yesterday joined the Walk of the Cross through Queenstown.
The multidenominational event started at St Joseph's Catholic Church in Melbourne St and ended at St Peter's Anglican Church, and was led by Father Cipriano Fernandes of St Joseph's ...

Kaitaia police confirm hit-and-run victim was highly respected Kaitaia kaumatua Billy Pomare
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/northland-age/news/fatal-hit-and-run-victim-was-highly-respected-kaitaia-kaumatua-billy-pomare/Y7OSBBNRBZCZRIVHVZ5I73MHVI/
Kaitaia police have confirmed the victim of a recent alleged hit-and-run incident in the Far North was respected Kaitaia kaumatua Billy Pomare.

Big family bash planned for Manawatu woman's 100th birthday
https://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/300843929/big-family-bash-planned-for-manawat-womans-100th-birthday
Manawatu woman Remai Hehir has nearly 100 children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, but never misses a birthday or wedding anniversary. Hehir is turning 100 on Sunday and is celebrating it with a big family gathering at the Manawatu Golf Club on Saturday, with 163 family members attending ...

Rejection of Catholic conquest and 'white supremacy' law not enough: advocate
https://www.stuff.co.nz/pou-tiaki/131672474/rejection-of-catholic-conquest-and-white-supremacy-law-not-enough-advocate
The Vatican's rejection of a 15th century policy, which allowed the "conquest, colonisation and subjugation" of indigenous people including Maori, is being seen as a small start on a long road of amends. Taranaki Whanui chairperson Kara Puketapu-Dentice said it was a "good first step". Taranaki Whanui would be working with the Catholic archdiocese in Wellington "as we seek to give meaning to the words", including looking at returning Catholic lands to Maori. This included St Mary of the Angels on Boulcott St, within the Te Aro Pa area, and St Patrick's College in Upper Hutt, the site of a former pa ...

Mike Yardley : Bad week for Christchurch's Catholic diocese with megachurch plans now in limbo
https://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/opinion/300845729/bad-week-for-christchurchs-catholic-diocese-with-megachurch-plans-now-in-limbo
It's not a happy Easter week for the leadership of the Catholic diocese in Christchurch. The city's $500 million North of the Square mega-development is in grave disarray ...

NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

St John's College junior canoe polo team crowned national champs
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/news/st-johns-college-junior-canoe-polo-team-crowned-national-champs/256U3BNEMFHMJHZDI6CP6SX3VA/
Three Hastings schools placed first in their respective divisions at this year's canoe polo New Zealand Secondary School Championship and Cup. Along with St John's College junior canoe polo team taking home the national champ's title, Havelock North School senior and junior girls won their divisions and Lindisfarne College junior team won the second division ...

Watch as St Bede's College edges Hamilton Boys' High School in Maadi Cup final photo finish
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/other-sports/131677840/watch-as-st-bedes-college-edges-hamilton-boys-high-school-in-maadi-cup-final-photo-finish
Rowing stalwarts have hailed the Maadi Cup final as one of the greatest in history as Christchurch's St Bede's College pipped Hamilton Boys' High School in a race-record photo finish.

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EASTER SUNDAY - A  

Today's Mass, celebrated by Bishop Steve Lowe at St Mary's College Old Convent Chapel, Ponsonby, Auckland, can be viewed at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QY2C4uLZCC8

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).

RNZ. Hymns on Sunday, (audio and text)
https://www.rnz.co.nz/concert/programmes/hymns/audio/2018884822/hymns-on-sunday-9-april-2023
Hymns to celebrate Easter Sunday include two New Zealand hymns, a hymn from the 8th century and the 21st century classic In Christ Alone


New Zealand Commentaries on the Readings for the Sundays of the Year:

Inspired Word: A video reading and commentary on the gospel of the day by Christine Paterson and Fr James Lyons.
John 20:1-9  The empty tomb
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1Rxg-thWTQ&list=PLeDNiKpHSQBDAIAYJEHi42R7ctvsFuTEU&index=35

Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith:
https://station15.co.nz/

Marist Laity NZ. Living the Word: Sundays of the Year: Discussion Guide
https://livingtheword.org.nz/
Easter Triduum 2023

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Recovering pope celebrates triumph of hope at Easter vigil Mass
https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2023/04/recovering-pope-celebrates-triumph-of-hope-at-easter-vigil-mass
Just one week after he left Rome's Gemelli Hospital after struggling to breathe due to a bout of bronchitis, Pope Francis celebrated the victory of hope over despair, of life over death, during an Easter vigil Mass Saturday. "Today the power of Easter summons you to roll away every stone of disappointment and mistrust," he said. "The Lord is an expert in rolling back the stones of sin and fear" ...

After season of division, Pope calls clergy to spurn 'disunity' and 'polarization'
https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2023/04/after-season-of-division-pope-calls-clergy-to-spurn-disunity-and-polarization
 Amid a period in which conflicts in the Catholic Church, including among its hierarchy, have seemed to burst into full public view following the death of Pope Benedict XVI, Pope Francis called on clergy Thursday not to "play the game of the enemy" by becoming "even unintentionally, instruments of division" ...

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Details at: https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/exec-director/ and from Chris Gilchrist on 027 5552074, gilchrist@ocg.co.nz
Applications close 17 April, 2023.

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 at Caritas Aotearoa:
https://www.caritas.org.nz/work-with-us

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.nz/we-offer/employment-opportunities

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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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Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'.
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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. Newsletter
https://www.cdd.nz/

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

St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East'
https://www.columban.org.au/media-and-publications/the-far-east-magazine/archive/

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul NZ.
https://www.svdp.org.nz/resources/  Newsletters. News in Brief:  

'Tui Motu Interislands'. An independent Catholic magazine.
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NZ Catholic bishops welcome Vatican's rejection of "Doctrine of Discovery" (31 March 2023)
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/doctrine/
The Catholic Bishops of Aotearoa New Zealand strongly support the Vatican's repudiation of the colonial-era concept of the "Doctrine of Discovery" used by European powers to take over many lands from their indigenous owners ...

Oceania bishops complete the response to Synod's working document (30 March 2023)
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/synod-oceania/
Representatives of the four Catholic bishops' conferences in Oceania have approved the region's final response to the Continental Stage working document published last October for the Synod of Bishops for a Synodal Church ...

Executive Director sought for NZ Catholic Bishops Conference, Wellington-based (27 Mar 2023)
https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/exec-director/
The New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference is seeking an Executive Director who will be responsible for working with NZCBC agencies to implement the decisions of the bishops.


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

** Good news from Rome. Pope Francis will be discharged from Gemelli hospital on Saturday morning Rome time (this evening in NZ)  ...

** Ka pai Mena Antonio!  Caritas is celebrating one year today of having you as their Chief Executive ...

** The Catholic Bishops strongly support the Vatican's repudiation last night  of the colonial-era concept of the "Doctrine of Discovery" used by European powers to take over many lands from their indigenous owners ...

** Ka pai, Hato Paora Old Boy Professor Rangi Matamua of Levin, announced last night as the 2023 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Te Pou Whakarae o Aotearoa ...

** Representatives of the four Catholic bishops' conferences in Oceania have approved the region's final response to the Continental Stage working document published last October for the Synod of Bishops for a Synodal Church ...

** The National Liturgy Office has published resources for Holy Week, the final week of Lent ...

** As he let us know earlier, Cardinal John had surgery on 21 March. He is doing well in his recovery. He is still in a little pain, but this was expected. He continues to take things slowly and will do for some time yet ...

** Just a reminder that the Catholic Enquiry Centre-Catholic Discovery  has a new website. Visit it to find out about faith, explore Catholicism, order booklets or make a donation ...

** The National Liturgy Office has extensive resources for Palm Sunday, which are online here ...

** The New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference-Te Huinga o nga Pihopa Katorika o Aotearoa is seeking a Wellington-based Executive Director  ...

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LENT 2023

"I am the Light of the World" - John 8:12

Daily Lenten messages from the Food For Faith blog by the National Liturgy Office: https://foodforfaith.org.nz/

Caritas has prepared resources and the Lenten Reflection Programme for parishes, schools, small groups and the wider community. All are available online at https://www.caritas.org.nz/lent

The Lent Appeal on behalf of the New Zealand Catholic Bishops' Conference enables Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand to continue working to heal and support those overcome by poverty and injustice around the world. Donations can be made in the parish collection, posted to Caritas PO Box 12193, Wellington 6144, or online at www.caritas.org.nz

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

In issue no. 657, March 26-April 8 2023:  Pope Francis's Tenth Anniversary  (3-page feature)  ...  NET Ministry arrives in Christchurch ... Holy Cross Seminary buildings reopen ... Guest editorial: Sixty years since Vatican II ... Three religious sisters celebrate vocational jubilees ... Helen Luxford: Service.

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

NZ Catholic Bishops Welcome Vatican's Rejection Of 'Doctrine Of Discovery'
https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK2303/S00596/nz-catholic-bishops-welcome-vaticans-rejection-of-doctrine-of-discovery.htm
The Catholic Bishops of Aotearoa New Zealand strongly support the Vatican's repudiation of the colonial-era concept of the "Doctrine of Discovery" used by European powers to take over many lands from their indigenous owners ...

Vatican action halts Christchurch's Catholic cathedral building plan
https://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/131620605/vatican-action-halts-christchurchs-catholic-cathedral-building-plan
The Vatican's supreme court has stepped into Christchurch Catholic diocese's contentious building programme, swiftly halting plans that include a new Cathedral in the central city. In a move rarely, if ever, previously seen in New Zealand, the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura? – the Vatican's highest court – has agreed to hear a legal case from a group of Catholic parishioners from around the city who oppose the $100 million building plan.

Also:
Vatican action throws Christchurch's new cathedral plan into uncertainty
https://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/131648295/vatican-action-throws-christchurchs-new-cathedral-plan-into-uncertainty

NewstalkZB: John MacDonald: Churches are about people, not buildings
https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/christchurch/canterbury-mornings-with-john-macdonald/opinion/john-macdonald-churches-are-about-people-not-buildings/


NPDC building funds show good faith in preserving legacy buildings
http://www.voxy.co.nz/national/5/414908
Two iconic churches dating from the 19th Century are to get a facelift to help preserve them for future generations with grants from NPDC's Built Cultural Heritage Protection Fund. Sacred Heart Catholic Church, which was built by Polish immigrants on Inglewood's Standish Street in 1899, is to get $25,000 towards the cost of repainting the church, which is listed as Category A for protection under NPDC's proposed District Plan ...

NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS

Athletes step up for schools' leadership event
https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/athletes-step-schools%E2%80%99-leadership-event
Year 6 pupils from Catholic schools across Dunedin were learning from the best yesterday as former All Black Ben Smith and Olympic swimmer Erika Fairweather spoke to them at a leadership development event. Held at the Dunedin Rugby Football Club, pupils spent the day completing team building exercises, in between talks from the athletes on the qualities of good leadership ...

Northland students compete in science, technology, engineering and maths competition
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/northland-students-compete-in-science-technology-engineering-and-maths-competition-epro8/6MIVFQEB75EGXCRHBOJAL5ISNM/
Teams of Northland students have been battling it out to find some of the region's top Stem (science, technology, engineering, and maths) exponents at the Northpower EPro8 Challenge. And after an intense tussle, Kamo Intermediate School and St Francis Xavier Catholic School have been crowned champions of the 2023 Northpower EPro8 Challenge competition.

Young Rotorua dancer Avani Bourne achieves impressive results in international dance competition
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/rotorua-daily-post/news/young-rotorua-dancer-avani-bourne-achieves-impressive-results-in-international-dance-competition/KOXY5FQEH5CATJI3MN4TI3MW6E/
Rotorua's Avani Bourne, 10, has a passion for dance and her dedication has paid off with some impressive results at an international dance competition. Avani competed in the National Follow Your Dreams Dance Competition in Adelaide, Australia, earlier this year.

Crash landing birds prompts call to turn off Kaikoura lights
https://www.odt.co.nz/star-news/star-districts/star-north-canterbury/crash-landing-birds-prompts-call-turn-kaik%C5%8Dura-lights
Volunteers have been busy tendering to injured birds after 100 young Hutton's shearwaters crash landed in Kaikoura on Wednesday evening. St Joseph's School principal Judith Ford said it was ''a great learning experience'' for her students. ''The kids love it and they can see they are doing something good in the community, and they are helping these endemic birds.

Chee Hoo! Taranaki pupils enjoy day of dance and learning the Samoan way
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/stratford-press/news/chee-hoo-taranaki-pupils-enjoy-day-of-dance-and-learning-the-samoan-way/636APUZ3QBECXCZPCQ7L6FVUDQ/
The rhythm of Fa'ataupati [body percussion] and the flow of Ma'ulu'ulu [action song] - along with plenty of smiles and laughter - were to be seen and heard inside Matapu Hall, Okaiawa, earlier this month. There, nine tamaraki from St Patrick's Primary School Kaponga and eight talented dancers from Le Moana were enjoying sharing their stories and culture.

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PASSION SUNDAY (PALM SUNDAY) - A  

At the time of publication, the Mass of Palm Sunday had not yet appeared on the YouTube channel of the Auckland diocese, https://www.youtube.com/c/AucklandCatholic/videos

RNZ. Hymns on Sunday, (audio and text)
https://www.rnz.co.nz/concert/programmes/hymns/audio/2018884103/hymns-on-sunday-2-april-2023
Hymns for Palm Sunday today, celebrating the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem and marking the beginning of Holy Week in the Christian liturgical calendar.

New Zealand Commentaries on the Readings for the Sundays of the Year:

Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith:
https://station15.co.nz/

Marist Laity NZ. Living the Word: Sundays of the Year: Discussion Guide
https://livingtheword.org.nz/
Palm Sunday - The Lord's Passion

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https://cruxnow.com

Pope Francis leaves hospital to return to Vatican for Holy Week
https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2023/04/pope-francis-leaves-hospital-to-return-to-vatican-for-holy-week
Ending a brief stay to treat what the Vatican described as a bout of bronchitis, Pope Francis left Rome's Gemelli Hospital Saturday morning at roughly 10:30 a.m. local time to return to his residence at the Domus Santa Marta on Vatican grounds ...

Will disowning 'Doctrine of Discovery' reopen a theological can of worms?
https://cruxnow.com/analysis/2023/03/will-disowning-doctrine-of-discovery-reopen-a-theological-can-of-worms
Though it was, in a sense, 530 years in the making, required two separate departments of the Roman Curia to address, and came a full eight months after demands burst into full public view during a high-profile papal trip to the New World, Thursday's repudiation of the "Doctrine of Discovery" by the Vatican may turn out to have been the easy part ...

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Executive Director, NZ Catholic Bishops Conference, Wellington
Details at: https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/exec-director/ and from Chris Gilchrist on 027 5552074, gilchrist@ocg.co.nz
Applications close 17 April, 2023.

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 at Caritas Aotearoa:
https://www.caritas.org.nz/work-with-us

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.nz/we-offer/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. Newsletter
https://www.cdd.nz/

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

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'  FINAL ISSUE
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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** Staying Safe on Social Media campaign: Seven tips

** Bishops' message for Lent 2023: Archbishop Paul Martin SM, Bishop Michael Gielen and Bishop Michael Dooley urge us all  to support the Caritas Lent Appeal.

** In this photo, Cardinal John is with Pope Francis at the meeting of cardinals at the Vatican last August. Cardinal John is giving the Holy Father a copy of the Bible Society's Identity:Identified, a unique youth Catholic New Testament developed as a response to the Synod on Youth in 2018 ...

** Thank you everyone who has already given to the Caritas Lent Appeal 2023, helping Caritas deliver aid and development, and advocate for justice, around the world. Here is a video message supporting the appeal from Archbishop Paul Martin, Bishop Michael Gielen and Bishop Michael Dooley.

** Achieving Pregnancy Naturally: The Billings Ovulation Method™ can help you to optimise your chances of conceiving naturally ...

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LENT 2023

"I am the Light of the World" - John 8:12

Daily Lenten messages from the Food For Faith blog by the National Liturgy Office: https://foodforfaith.org.nz/

Caritas has prepared resources and the Lenten Reflection Programme for parishes, schools, small groups and the wider community. All are available online at https://www.caritas.org.nz/lent

The Lent Appeal on behalf of the New Zealand Catholic Bishops' Conference enables Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand to continue working to heal and support those overcome by poverty and injustice around the world. Donations can be made in the parish collection, posted to Caritas PO Box 12193, Wellington 6144, or online at www.caritas.org.nz

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Complaints not upheld, redress process kept secret, says church-based abuse advocate
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/486704/complaints-not-upheld-redress-process-kept-secret-says-church-based-abuse-advocate
A support group for victims of church-based abuse says the Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand is denying natural justice to survivors by keeping some of its redress process secret. The Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) said majority of complaints were not upheld and that a committee set up to assess them, was held in secret.

St Patrick's School Inglewood pupils celebrate World Down Syndrome Day
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/stratford-press/news/st-patricks-school-inglewood-pupils-celebrate-world-down-syndrome-day/UO7IHPV32ZENBIRZNC6KY6YRTU/

St Patrick's School Inglewood pupils wore colourful mismatched socks to celebrate diversity for World Down Syndrome Day.

Meet the Timaru woman who never says no to visitors (video and text)
https://www.1news.co.nz/2023/03/19/good-sorts-meet-the-timaru-woman-who-never-says-no-to-visitors/
Sally Betts has opened her home to many students, hosting some for years. The teenagers come from nearby Roncalli College, where Betts is Year 13 dean and head of food and hospitality ...

Family converts abandoned church into heavenly home and superfood business
https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/homed/131532052/family-converts-abandoned-church-into-heavenly-home-and-superfood-business
Patsy and Don Deeks own a little slice of heaven outside Timaru – a converted church and berry farm called St Mary's Berries. The building was just a shell when the family found it. There weren't even any pews left behind after it was deconsecrated, but there were still plenty of beautiful architectural details they knew they wanted to make the most of ...

St Joseph's School past and present pupils, staff and whanau celebrate 125th jubilee
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/stratford-press/news/st-josephs-school-past-and-present-pupils-staff-and-whanau-celebrate-125th-jubilee/54QPR5AWKFDTRFG2FKF4X6KN6I/
Past and present pupils, staff, and school whanau gathered to celebrate the 125th birthday of St Joseph's School Stratford on Sunday. The jubilee celebration started with mass at Stratford's Immaculate Conception Parish Church. Father Alan Roberts explained the significance of the date the jubilee was being celebrated on, as March 19 is dedicated to St Joseph, for whom the school is named, in the Roman Catholic calendar ...

Auckland school goes into lockdown as gangs allegedly block exit
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/auckland-school-goes-into-lockdown-as-gangs-allegedly-block-exit/ONQ37IXNP5CJXF2KVNUPYKFWQM/

A South Auckland school has gone into lockdown due to a number of gang members blocking the school's entrance. A message to parents and caregivers obtained by the Herald said the St John the Evangelist Catholic School has been advised to go into lockdown due to a major presence of gang members outside the school, blocking the "drop-off zone".

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FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT - A  

Today's Mass, celebrated by Monsignor Bernard Kiely at Good Shepherd Parish, Balmoral, Auckland, can be viewed at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qU3N_hM87g

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).


New Zealand Commentaries on the Readings for the Second Sunday of the Year:

Inspired Word: A video reading and commentary on the gospel of the day by Sister Stephanie Kitching.
John 11:1-45   Jesus raises Lazarus from the tomb
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLYOj43r9SI&list=PLeDNiKpHSQBDAIAYJEHi42R7ctvsFuTEU&index=21

Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith:
https://station15.co.nz/

Marist Messenger. Daily Reflections: Jesus in the midst of our pain
https://www.maristmessenger.co.nz/2023/03/26/sunday-26-march-2/

Marist Laity NZ. Living the Word: Sundays of the Year: Discussion Guide
https://livingtheword.org.nz/
5th Sunday Lent Yr. A – Believe And You Will See The Glory Of God

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https://cruxnow.com

On Laetare Sunday, what are we supposed to be rejoicing about?
https://cruxnow.com/commentary/2023/03/on-laetare-sunday-what-are-we-supposed-to-be-rejoicing-about
This Sunday (19 March), the Church comes to the middle of Lent. She marks the occasion by calling for a small pre-Easter celebration of joy. Today is called Laetare Sunday in Latin, with the word laetare meaning "rejoice." And so, today is "Rejoice Sunday." Are we rejoicing? What are we supposed to be rejoicing about? ...

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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 at Caritas Aotearoa:
https://www.caritas.org.nz/work-with-us

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.nz/we-offer/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. Newsletter
https://www.cdd.nz/

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

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'  FINAL ISSUE
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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Catholic bishops support Staying Safe on Social Media campaign (14 Mar 2023)

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

New Zealand's Catholic bishops are supporting a campaign to help people stay safe on social media. The campaign follows diocesan communications and pastoral staff around the country noticing increased suspicious activities on Church social media pages they manage ...

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

** The latest newsletter from the Sisters of Compassion in Island Bay Wellington is available now, full of information about the sisters' work with migrants and refugees, the Compassion Soup Kitchen, Meri Hohepa Suzanne Aubert and much more. 

** A message from Cardinal John Dew: Dear friends, since June of last year I have had difficulty walking due to pain in my legs. The problem has been identified as being in my spine, and on 21 March I will be having spinal surgery ...

** A national campaign to help you stay safe on social media starts next Monday. It follows Church communications and pastoral staff  noticing increased suspicious activities on Catholic social media pages. 

** The Holy Father reflects on his 10 years as Pope, in this anniversary interview with Vatican News ...

** Thanks from Bishop Steve to all the people helping with his appeal for donations to help people in the Palmerston North and Hamilton dioceses affected by Cyclone Gabrielle.

** (For Sunday in Lent,) here are some words from Pope Francis: "Do you want to fast this Lent? Fast from hurting words, from anger, from pessimism ..."

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LENT 2023

"I am the Light of the World" - John 8:12

Daily Lenten messages from the Food For Faith blog by the National Liturgy Office: https://foodforfaith.org.nz/

Caritas has prepared resources and the Lenten Reflection Programme for parishes, schools, small groups and the wider community. All are available online at https://www.caritas.org.nz/lent

The Lent Appeal on behalf of the New Zealand Catholic Bishops' Conference enables Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand to continue working to heal and support those overcome by poverty and injustice around the world. Donations can be made in the parish collection, posted to Caritas PO Box 12193, Wellington 6144, or online at www.caritas .org.nz

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Catholic Bishops Support Staying Safe On Social Media Campaign

https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO2303/S00094/catholic-bishops-support-staying-safe-on-social-media-campaign.htm

New Zealand's Catholic bishops are supporting a campaign to help people stay safe on social media. The campaign follows diocesan communications and pastoral staff around the country noticing increased suspicious activities on Church social media pages they manage ....

Event celebrates saint's arrival in Port Chalmers

https://www.odt.co.nz/the-star/event-celebrates-saint-arrival-port-chalmers

The 125th anniversary of the arrival of Australia's first saint, Mary MacKillop, and her Sisters of Joseph in Port Chalmers will be celebrated this Sunday, St Joseph's Day. Organised by parishioner and ex-pupil of St Joseph's School, Carol Meikle QSM, the event will be hosted by St Mary Star of the Sea Parish and will feature the unveiling and blessing of a commemorative Sacred Heart statue by Bishop Michael Dooley.

St Brigid: the new Irish cool

https://times-age.co.nz/st-brigid-new-irish-cool/

Ireland's superstar Saint Patrick gets his day this week – but there's a strong challenge to his status by a saint called Brigid of Kildare. Last month, Ireland observed its first public holiday honouring St Brigid. For Christians, she is the patron saint of learning, peacemaking, poetry, protection, blacksmithing, livestock and dairy production ...

New Catholic cathedral and car park building on hold over street concerns

https://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/131515800/new-catholic-cathedral-and-car-park-building-on-hold-over-street-concerns

A central Christchurch car park building planned as part of a new Catholic cathedral precinct is on hold over concerns about proposals to make some city centre streets one way ...

Spirit of Sister Anne, 94, guides rowing eight

https://www.newsroom.co.nz/lockerroom/spirit-of-sister-anne-94-guides-rowing-eight

The Baradene College girls senior eight will have the spirit of Sister Anne de Stacpoole guiding them in their new boat at the annual Maadi rowing regatta this month. For sibling schools Sacred Heart College and Baradene College of the Sacred Heart it turned into a monumental weekend, both their U18 eights getting gold at the famous regatta which has been held since 1937 ...

Rugby coach urged boys to 'get' egg-throwing teens as interschool rivalry spiralled out of control

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/131530155/rugby-coach-urged-boys-to-get-eggthrowing-teens-as-interschool-rivalry-spiralled-out-of-control

St Kevin's College first XV coach Justin Fowler was censured after a rivalry with Waitaki Boys' High School boiled over into violence ...

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FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT - A  

Today's Mass, celebrated by Father Craig Dunford at St Luke's parish, Flatbush, Auckland, can be viewed at: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKENMnyTU0k

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). 

New Zealand Commentaries on the Readings for the Second Sunday of the Year:

Inspired Word: A video reading and commentary on the gospel of the day by Sister Stephanie Kitching.

John 9:1-7, 13-17   Jesus heals a man born blind

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Inq5QcXdnaA&list=PLeDNiKpHSQBDAIAYJEHi42R7ctvsFuTEU&index=18

Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith:

https://station15.co.nz/

Marist Messenger. Daily Reflections: A kingdom vision

https://www.maristmessenger.co.nz/2023/03/19/sunday-19-march-2/

Marist Laity NZ. Living the Word: Sundays of the Year: Discussion Guide

https://livingtheword.org.nz/

4th Sunday of Lent Yr. A – Arise ... from the darkness.

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STATION XV (podcast)

http://station15.co.nz/

Episode 183 — Pope, Project, Politics, Pamela (18 March 2023)

There's a bit of a revolving door for the panel this month as we reflect on 10 years of Pope Francis, with most suggesting it's been a mixed bag (including The Washington Post). In Germany, the Church appears to be pursuing some practices that veer away from Catholic teaching, but in Australia it's just all-out offence that is the concern. The Scottish bishops are trying to insert some sanity back into politics, while Pamela Anderson shares her prayer habits. Thanks for joining Anna, Don, James and Gavin for another chat around the virtual water cooler.

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

https://cruxnow.com

Pope urges faithful to go beyond 'hypocrisy of appearances'

https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2023/03/pope-urges-faithful-to-go-beyond-hypocrisy-of-appearances

Since the beginning of his papacy, one of Pope Francis's greatest pet-peeves are those he describes as "hypocrites," faithful who believe they are better than others because they say and do the right things and who follow all of the rules, but who lack a real relationship with God. From the beginning, Francis has insisted that it is not the seemingly spiritual "elites" that are closest to God, but those who are humble and who come to God begging for forgiveness in awareness of their own sinfulness ...

Activist: 'Regressive mindsets' holding back children in Africa

https://cruxnow.com/church-in-africa/2023/03/activist-regressive-mindsets-holding-back-children-in-africa

Rutendo Mugwara is a 17-year-old on a mission. The Zimbabwean teenager is a youth ambassador for Justice Desk Africa, a human rights organization funded by several Catholic NGO's. "I care deeply about the plights of other youths and children across Africa because they in essence are also my problems and a problem shared is a problem halved," she told Crux ...

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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 at Caritas Aotearoa: 

https://www.caritas.org.nz/work-with-us

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.nz/we-offer/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. Newsletter

https://www.cdd.nz/

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

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'  FINAL ISSUE

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

Catholic Theological College

https://www.facebook.com/TeKupengaCTC/

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

Auckland Catholics running appeal to help Cyclone Gabrielle victims in Palmerston North and Hamilton dioceses

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

The Catholic Diocese of Auckland's Caring Foundation is running an appeal to help Cyclone Gabrielle victims in the Hamilton and Palmerston North dioceses ...

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

** Here's a video of the full presentation by Br Peter Bray FSC from his recent Greetings from Palestine speaking tour. 

** Staff from the NZ Catholic Bishops Conference secretariat and agencies including Caritas, the Catholic Enquiry Centre, the National Liturgy Office and the Tribunal of the Catholic Church got together for the first time today at their new fifth-floor offices on Thorndon Quay in Wellington for a special Recommissioning Mass ...

** To mark International Women's Day, Pope Francis called for an applause for women, saying "they deserve it," while praising their "tender hearts" and "ability to construct a more humane society"  ...

** Sunday is the Third Sunday in Lent. The National Liturgy Office has resources for Lent here ... Go here for daily Lenten messages from the Food For Faith blog by the National Liturgy Office's Fr John O'Connor ...

** The latest NZ Catholic has an article on Br Peter Bray FSC's recent speaking tour ...

** Fr Wayne Healey of St Patrick's Oamaru will retire on Sunday after nearly 50 years' service as a Catholic priest, including 17 years in North Otago ...

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LENT 2023

"I am the Light of the World" - John 8:12

Daily Lenten messages from the Food For Faith blog by the National Liturgy Office: https://foodforfaith.org.nz/

Caritas has prepared resources and the Lenten Reflection Programme for parishes, schools, small groups and the wider community. All are available online at https://www.caritas.org.nz/lent

The Lent Appeal on behalf of the New Zealand Catholic Bishops' Conference enables Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand to continue working to heal and support those overcome by poverty and injustice around the world. Donations can be made in the parish collection, posted to Caritas PO Box 12193, Wellington 6144, or online at www.caritas .org.nz

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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/

In issue no. 656, March 12-25 2023: 'Marist Messenger' ceases publication ... Pope restricts celebration of Latin Masses ... Needs shift for Cyclone Gabrielle flood ... Bringing 'hope alive' to deeply damaged men and women victims (post abortion healing workshop) ... Editorial: The cancellation of Christian language (closure of 'Marist Messenger') ... 'Called to More': Reflection on the Divine Renovation Conference ... Annual snapshot of NZ's social progress as a nation ... Message of the Holy Father for Lent 2023 ... GIFT Centre's residential operation to close ... Speak truth with love, journalists are told ... Lent is time to restore relationships.

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Spirit of Suzanne Aubert will live on as church-based rest home goes private

https://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/hutt-valley/131365747/spirit-of-suzanne-aubert-will-live-on-as-churchbased-rest-home-goes-private

The ownership of the St Joseph's Home of Compassion is changing from the Sisters of Compassion to Heritage Lifecare. Sister Margaret Anne said the spirit of their founder, Sister Suzanne Aubert, will live on under the new owners.

Principal hopes new Kaitaia mural will have students 'go off and do great things'

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/northland-age/news/student-made-mural-fosters-far-north-pride/752VVTCJHRDSJJ45WL6XXMSQCU/

A recently unveiled mural at a Kaitaia primary school has delighted students, whanau and the local community with its combination of diverse cultural symbols and motifs to tell a visual history. The work at Pompallier Catholic School was part exploring the local curriculum and features stories from Maori, Dalmatian, European and Irish influences.

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THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT - A  

Today's Mass, celebrated by Monsignor David Tonks at St Joseph's Church, Takapuna, can be viewed at: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwEHmoI8vlA

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). 

New Zealand Commentaries on the Readings for the Second Sunday of the Year:

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 4:5-15   Jesus and the Samaritan woman

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAVal8CMoG0&list=PLeDNiKpHSQBDAIAYJEHi42R7ctvsFuTEU&index=4

Sunday homilies of Fr Anthony Trenwith:

https://station15.co.nz/

Marist Messenger. Daily Reflections: Lost in Jesus

https://www.maristmessenger.co.nz/2023/03/12/sunday-12-march-2/

Marist Laity NZ. Living the Word: Sundays of the Year: Discussion Guide

https://livingtheword.org.nz/

3rd Sunday of Lent Yr. A – Thirsting For God?

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

https://cruxnow.com

Pope bolsters women at Vatican but resistance remains

https://cruxnow.com/vatican/2023/03/pope-bolsters-women-at-vatican-but-resistance-remains

 Pope Francis has significantly increased the Vatican's female workforce, including in high-ranking positions, but women face continued resistance from the all-male Catholic hierarchy to access leadership positions in the church, according to Vatican statistics and independent surveys released Wednesday ...

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EMPLOYMENT 

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Office Manager, NZ Catholic Bisjops' Conference and Catholic Enquiry Centre, Wellington.

Job description: https://www.catholic.org.nz/assets/Office-Manager-Job-Description-2023-FINAL.pdf

Applications to Rebecca, CEC Director, rebecca@catholicenquiry.nz or here: https://www.seek.co.nz/job/62818559

Applications close 15 March 2023.

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 at Caritas Aotearoa: 

https://www.caritas.org.nz/work-with-us

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.nz/we-offer/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. Newsletter

https://www.cdd.nz/

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

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'  FINAL ISSUE

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

Catholic Theological College

https://www.facebook.com/TeKupengaCTC/

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