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NEWS & NOTES - 3 May 2009
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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE - Media Releases
http://www.cathcom.org.nz
'Bishops take action to reduce spread of influenza' (April 30, 2009)
'Swine flu update from bishops' (April 29, 2009)
'Bishops watching influenza situation' (April 27, 2009)
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'NZ CATHOLIC' - Issue 315, May 3 - 16, 2009
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
NATIONAL
Abortions get rubber stamp, stats suggest ... Bishops' visit to Rome delayed till 2010 ... Marist letters give insights into early colonial history ... Auckland's last Rosminian leaves ... Reasons for abortion drop queried ... Nuns expand to Hamilton ... Church voice in broadcasting shuts up shop ... Wellington priest granted diversion ... Deacon Ryan retires from leadership role ... Defunct pro-life branches revived ... Fr Morris dies in Dunedin ... St Peter's, Gore, wins Bishop's Shield
FEATURES
Loreto Sister helps the poor in Vietnam ... Opus Dei priest a systematic teacher ... Easter in NZ and around the world ... Down's syndrome kids find hope and homes with organisation's help ... Sr Anna Marie marks 60 years of profession ... NZ's Ukrainian Catholics get support again from Australia ... Knights offer $1000 for young writers ... Awkward-looking Susan's singing stops sniggers
OPINION
Paul O'Connor: Are we the flat-earth Church? ... Pew Point: Pondering our Christian roots ... Ronald Rolheiser: Hatred and true religion ... Editorial: Let's stop judging by appearances ... Malcolm Evans' cartoon ... Letters ... Vatican Letter: Our scholarly Pope is drawn to St Francis
INTERNATIONAL
Pope's Mid-East visit expected to offer hope ... Mexican Masses cancelled ... Cardinal gives from the pocket to help the poor ... Turkish bishop welcomes Obama's remarks ... Identity cards for Catholics promoted ... The Pope: Easter is based on a true event ... Holy Father celebrates 82nd birthday ... Rome rebuffs criticism from Belgium ... President was Father dad ... Priests asked to tithe ... Rome rejects racism at conference in Geneva ... Coalition builds against Notre Dame University president ... Rebel priest takes up exile nearby ... In Brief ... Recession lifting Mass counts? ... Pope was ready to resign in war ... Pell defends papal remarks ... Haven plan panned
REGULAR FEATURES
Papal Prayer, Young Adults, Books, Monitor, Clips, Catholic.Geek, Tape Deck, Scripture, Feasts, Liturgical Calendar, The Doolans, Family Talk, Crossword, Caption Contest, Who Said?, 40 Years Ago, Kit's Corner, Holy Lives, That Word!, Photo Prayer, Wit's End.
ADVERTISING FEATURE
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
NZ's Catholic Church brings in swine flu measures
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10569593
New Zealand's Catholic bishops have issued hygiene recommendations for church services in preparation for a swine flu pandemic.
Mass held for Lady with the Lantern (photo)
http://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/53027/mass-held-lady-with-lantern
Foundress of the Order of Presentation, Sr Nano Nagle died 225 years ago. Her work around issues of justice led to her inspiring sisters all over the world.
Bet paying dividends 50 years on (photo)
Hauraki Herald
http://tinyurl.com/cf3bm8
A staffroom wager that young mechanic Maurice Smith wouldn't ask a female colleague on a date was the beginning of something special.
Community church opens its doors (photo)
Christchurch Mail
http://tinyurl.com/djz6fx
The Diamond Harbour Christian community opened its first church on Sunday.
Paddy's passing a huge blow to community (photo)
South Waikato News
http://tinyurl.com/cfswgw
Tokoroa has lost one of its icons. Paddy Hannon died peacefully in Waikato hospital after a short illness.
Real impact from abortions a hidden story of trauma says pro-lifer (photo)
Kapiti Observer
http://tinyurl.com/dyc2vw
In trying to liberate women, the feminist movement of the 70s may have inadvertently 'thrown the baby out with the bathwater', preganacy counselling service volunteer Catherine Gillies told a Kapiti audience last week.
School addresses ERO concerns (photo)
Hauraki Herald
http://tinyurl.com/c9473o
St Joseph's Catholic School in Paeroa is back on the ERO's regular three-yearly review cycle.
Caritas Pledges Support for People of Sri Lanka
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0904/S00268.htm
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand has pledged NZ$50,000 to support civilian victims in Sri Lanka's civil war, as the government closes in on Tamil Tiger rebels in the north.
Deacon of hope, 83, eyes new direction
The Daily Post (Rotorua) — A003 — 30 April 2009
Rotorua's Mike Ryan was the first Catholic deacon in New Zealand. Mr Ryan is handing over the reins for an office which he has built from the ground up. He was the director of the Hamilton Diocesan Diaconate Office but had been maintaining his position from Rotorua.
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TV ONE. 'Leo's Pride'. Sunday 3 May 2009, 11:20 PM
http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/1589718
Dame Sister Mary Leo was New Zealand's most famous singing teacher. Talented, ambitious and proud, she taught, among many others, our country's three best opera talents: Kiri Te Kanawa, Malvina Major and Mina Foley, whose early careers were shaped by the determination of this small nun...
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INSPIRATIONAL TV - http://inspirationaltv.net
** Easter/Anzac Nexus **
A reflection by Sister Mary Scanlan.
** Easter continues **
A reading and discussion of John 10:11-18 with Very Rev. Frank Nelson and Father James Lyons at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.
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'BEING FRANK' - http://www.beingfrank.co.nz
New Zealand Catholic Blogs. Some current topics ...
Religion and science: “isolation is not an option” ... “Don’t worry, sweetheart. If I’m wrong, I’ll recant on my deathbed.” (dialogue with atheists) ... Is a facebook friend a real friend? ... World Youth Day meets Africa… ... Don’t get the pig AIDS!!!! (the media and swine flu) ... Better than I could have said it (Cardinal Pell on aids and condoms) ... Morning after pill via text message now?
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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen, Jr.
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic
Mahony on ministry; headaches in the Holy Land
Few American bishops have pondered the future of ministry in the Catholic church as thoroughly as Cardinal Roger Mahony of Los Angeles. He issued a pastoral letter on the subject in 2000 called “As I Have Done For You,” presided over an archdiocesan synod in which ministry was a major focus, and sponsored three subsequent documents on leadership by the ordained and non-ordained, the role of a lay administrator in a priestless parish, and parish-based evangelization...
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WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
http://www.romereports.com (video)
http://www.youtube.com/vatican (news of Pope Benedict - video)
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EVENTS
NZ Catholic Tennis Wind-up
Renouf Tennis Centre, Brooklyn Road, Wellington
Saturday and Sunday, May 30-31 2009 (Queen's Birthday weekend)
Details and registration at: http://www.nzcatholictennis.org.nz , in 'Wel-com' May 2009 p.15 and from Brian Kennedy, briken@xtra.co.nz tel: (04) 479 9153; 027 675 8844
Knights of the Southern Cross. Pauline Year Writing Competition
Topic: Why is Saint Paul important? What does Saint Paul say to me?
$1,000 in total prizes divided betwenn three age categories
Details in 'Wel-com' May 2009 p.17 Closing date: 6 June 2009
'Be the Change': NZ Catholic Education Convention 29 - 31 July Wellington Convention Centre
Full details and registration: http://www.conference.co.nz/cathed09
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EMPLOYMENT
[Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Vacancies section of the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz ]
[Vacancies for Catholic youth workers are advertised on the Vacancies page of Connect.org.nz: http://www.connect.org.nz ]
Reasearch and Advocacy Officer, Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand (part-time)
http://www.caritas.org.nz
Details in 'NZ Catholic' issue 315, May 3 - 16, 2009 p. 26, in 'Wel-com' May 2009 p.14, and from Claire Beaumont, tel: (04) 496 1742; e-mail: claire@caritas.org.nz Applications close 22 May 2009.
