Our first issue of the Kete Kōrero was published under Bishop Denis Browne in October 2011.
The name of our diocesan magazine, Kete Kōrero means ‘basket of talk’. The name was gifted to us by the Auxiliary Bishop of Hamilton, Most Rev. Max Takuira Mariu SM. The baskets are filled with contributions from all parts of the diocese. The hope is that all will unpack the baskets, taking out much that is useful and interesting.
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Read below our latest edition: Easter 2024
Next edition due: 24 June 2024 - Our theme is "The Last Rites: Embracing Life’s Final Journey”
Past Publications
To read past publications dating back to 2013, click here to read them online.
More info from Titus Tidbits
Anno Sjoerd Brandsma was a Dutch Carmelite Academic who took the religious name of Titus. Fr Titus was imprisoned and later martyred at the Dachau concentration camp. Prior to this he visited fourteen editors with a letter from the conference of Dutch Bishops, advising Catholic newspapers not to print official Nazi documents. He was canonised on 15 May 2022, his feast day is 27 July and he is patron saint to Catholic Journalists. For his full bio click here.
Quiz Answers - Easter 2024
Passover
Riding on the borrowed donkey, Jesus made His humble entrance into the city while the crowds were scattering their garments before Him and waving their palm branches. This joyful scene belies the traitorous acts, sorrow and agony that will soon follow, belies that this triumphant hero will be crucified like a criminal. (also read John (12:12-13).
He kissed Him
Three hours
“Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.”
“Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise.”
“Woman, behold your son”... and to John: “Behold your mother.”
“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”
“I thirst.”
“It is finished.”
“Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.”
Mary Magdalene and she thought He was the gardner
To signify walking from darkness to the light, by most ancient tradition this is the night for keeping vigil for the Lord. The faithful, carry light, this is like us looking for the Lord when he returns, so that He might find us awake. (in short - good read here)
50 days
Kids puzzle answers - Easter 2024
Answers from Year 6 students at St Thomas More School, Mount Maunganui. If your school wants a sneak peak of the Winter kids quiz, drop us a line and your school could be chosen to complete it first.
Down. 1 : finished, 2: throne, 3: gethsemane, 4: lamb, 8: calvary
Across. 2: tomb, 5: hosanna, 6: mass, 7: judas, 9: pilate
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