NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE
http://www.catholic.org.nz/news/fx-list-articles.cfm?ctype=MRART&loadref=50
Bishops enjoy good conversation with Pope (13 Dec 2011).
The New Zealand Catholic Bishops have met with Pope Benedict XVI, for
the first of two meetings they will have with the Pope during their ad
limina visit. The second meeting will take place on Saturday 17
December ...
Also:
Vatican Radio interview with Archbishop Dew (audio)
http://212.77.9.15/audiomp3/00293348.MP3
New Zealand : A far and familiar Church
http://www.oecumene.radiovaticana.org/en1/Articolo.asp?c=546479
Geographically it may be a far and distant Church, but the challenges
that it faces are akin to those found in Europe; the marginalisation
of faith in an increasingly secular society, the proper integration of
migrants within larger society and an increasingly aging and dwindling
clergy. But the Catholic Church in New Zealand is also witnessing the
after-effects Sydney 2008, with young people becoming more
enthusiastic and proud of their faith, and the joy they bring with
them to the local Church...
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'WEL-COM'
NEWS
Director of TCI appointed
TCI is the provider, on behalf of the New Zealand Catholic Bishops'
Conference of formation for those involved in education and pastoral
ministry in Aotearoa New Zealand and to engage in research and
discussion in New Zealand in all areas of church and its ministries...
Youth ministry under review. Archbishop disestablishes positions
All present positions in both the Youth and Young Adult Office and the
Tertiary Chaplaincy Team will be disestablished. Two current
ministries will be combined into one under the Office for Catholic
Ministry with Young People...
Earthquake risk assessment goes ahead
In a letter dated November 25 Archbishop John said it was 'imperative'
that, if a building had been determined to be potentially unsafe, the
parishioners be informed of the risk...
COLUMNS
Verbum Domini: the value of culture for the life of the community, by
Kieran Fenn fms
We live in a fragmented Church and in times of great change. Two
issues and responsibilities lie at the centre of our Christian
existence: to tell the Jesus story (the scriptures – not forgetting
the Old Testament that was Jesus' Sacred Scripture) and celebrate the
Jesus presence (Sacraments)...
Archbishop's column: reviewing the year. Archdiocesan priests look
back with gratitude, by Archbishop John Dew.
I found this a most helpful exercise as I listened attentively to the
priests share the joys and generosity of parishioners who live their
faith day by day...
SCHOOLS
School's out for summer: Hutt Sacred Heart students finish the year in
make-believe
Year 13 students at Sacred Heart College, Lower Hutt, celebrating
their last week of school last month before studying for final
exams...
Local champ off to world competition: Susannah Lynch heads to
cross-country world championships
At the College Sport Wellington annual awards evening on November 6,
Suzannah was named Multisport Athlete of the Year...
FEATURES
The Church and homosexuality - a response
One of two responses to the publication in Wel-com last month of
'Lives on a different course - time to catch up with society' - a
father's anguished struggle to understand the Church's stance against
his son's sexual orientation...
Florence Mary Kane 1929 to 2011 RIP
Mgr John Carde gave this eulogy at the funeral of Florence Kane of
Waikanae, on September 19...
Vatican endorses 'Robin Hood' tax against greed
The Vatican's anointing of the Tobin Tax is another step forward. This
tax sits at the heart of the gospel commitment to provide for the poor
and marginalised. It resonates in a world which deals daily in
trillions of dollars, much of it in the hands of speculators,
financiers and international banks whose seemingly unaccountable
dealings create huge injustice...
PALMERSTON NORTH
They came together to pray
Assisi moment commemorated in Palmerston North
The event in Palmerston North which the New Zealand Catholic Bishops'
Committee for Interfaith Relations organised, did what the first
Assisi event achieved in Italy. It brought together inspiring people
to pray for peace, and engendered good will, which is the beginning of
trust, the foundation of peace...
Struck down but still loved: Looking back over six years of recovery
from stroke, by Fr Kevin Neal
I remember the ward in Whanganui hospital and wondering what was going
on in other wards. The fact was though, I couldn't move...
A significant birthday: Fr Peter Fahy hits 70
The biggest surprise of the afternoon was when his sister Mary, who
lives in the UK, walked in. She had not told him she was coming and
those in the know were sworn to secrecy...
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
A Kiwi Christmas: Our traditions
http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/christmas-2011/6137473/A-Kiwi-Christmas-Our-traditions
Reader's Digest asked a representative sample of 259 New Zealanders
"Just what does Christmas mean to New Zealanders - and what do we
treasure most?"
Bronzed tabernacle doors elude diocese
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1112/S00391/bronzed-tabernacle-doors-elude-diocese.htm
Staff of Christchurch's Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament are hopeful
that the Ria Bancroft bronzed doors that were removed from storage,
are in the safekeeping of a well-meaning parishioner.
Catholic cathedral hunts missing doors (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/christchurch-earthquake-2011/6151995/Catholic-cathedral-hunts-missing-doors
Zealot destroys church poster (photo)
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/religion-and-beliefs/news/article.cfm?c_id=301&objectid=10773887
A protester destroys the controversial St Matthew-in-the-City Church
Christmas poster. Photo / Michael CraigStunned passers-by watched as a
scissors-wielding zealot slashed a billboard showing the Virgin Mary
clutching a positive pregnancy test yesterday.
Virgin Mary billboard sparks outrage in New Zealand (photo)
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/australiaandthepacific/newzealand/8957667/Virgin-Mary-billboard-sparks-outrage-in-New-Zealand.html
On The Beat: NZ music wrap: Three in one
http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/music/6157809/On-The-Beat-NZ-music-wrap
It's not often an artist can lay claim to a song being on three albums
at the same time. That's the case with Kiwi soul diva Julie Ta'ale,
who records as MzJ.
Convent home rich in character and history (photos)
The Southland Times
http://tinyurl.com/7lw7tqe
The 108-year-old former convent of the Sisters of Mercy in Winton,
Southland, is now in ptivate ownership and being renovated.
Quake insurance to be canned
http://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/news/6135041/Quake-insurance-to-be-canned
Ansvar, which insured 75 per cent of New Zealand churches, announced
in September it would not renew earthquake policies when they finished
and last week announced it would cancel policies on December 31,
regardless of when they expired.
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News of the Schools
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Marian College, Christchurch: School on the move (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/6154286/School-on-the-move
Pompallier Catholic College, Whangarei: New tool for after school
http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/northland/whangarei-leader/6127140/New-tool-for-after-school
Roncalli College, Timaru: Hurdler claims national title (photo)
http://tinyurl.com/7wlyddp
Sacred Heart Girls' College, New Plymouth: Outcry forces council
u-turn http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/6141646/Outcry-forces-council-U-turn
St Joseph's, Hamilton: 'Issues' at St Joseph school
http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/6151413/Issues-at-St-Joseph-school
St Joseph's, Stratford: Ready for Santa parades (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/south-taranaki-star/6143348/Ready-for-Santa-parades
St Mary's, Mosgiel: Increasing roll prompts plans for possible move
http://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/190752/increasing-roll-prompts-plans-possible-move
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INSPIRATIONAL TV
'Assenting': Luke 1: 26-38, a reading and commentary by Sister
Stephanie Kitching.
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LIGHT OF THE WORLD - Otago Access Radio
http://www.accessradio.org/public/programme.php?uid=1218074856-834
Programmes in December:
18 – Canadian Fr Bill Regal tells his story of battling substance
abuse and the work of Guest House.
25 – A Christmas play written and produced by Jill Bevilacqua, plus
stories and carols for Christmas Day.
Programmes in January
1 – The world's most famous star, the Star of Bethlehem, a myth or an
astronomical reality? Al Kresta talks with Rick Larson. Also, the
story of St Basil, and the Magi in art.
8 – Ray Guarendi – "Raising good kids: back to basics".
15 – Dan Burke, a convert from Judaism, tells of his Journey Home into
the Catholic faith.
22 – In November the Vatican hosted a conference on cutting edge
stem-cell research. We find out why one Pontifical Council is
supporting an American biotech company.
29 – Fr Thomas Williams considers the question: "Can God be trusted?"
Programmes in February
5 – Brennan Pursell talks about his book History in His Hands: A
Christian Narrative of the West.
12 – St Valentine; and an interview with Amy Bonaccorso, author of How
to Get to 'I Do': A Dating Guide for Catholic Women.
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'BEING FRANK' - New Zealand Catholic blogs
** Diaconate and Women Religious (some dioceses have no provision for
the permanent diaconate)
** "Hey, since when is Christmas just about presents?
** 25 Books that Saints Cherished.
** An Advent Conspiracy (What if we diverted a fraction of our holiday
spending towards helping people in the Third World?)
** Losing tradition? (Who remembers the hymn 'Star of the Sea'?)
** Who hates Latin? (our sacred language and the liturgy)
** Happy Advent everybody! (A reminder from the Holy Father about what
matters most)
See also Gavin Abraham's blog 'The Catholic Soapbox: http://catholicsoapbox.com
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NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC PERIODICALS & NEWSLETTERS
Catholic Diocese of Christchurch. 'Inform'
http://www.chch.catholic.org.nz/?sid=25
Catholic Diocese of Dunedin. 'The Tablet' http://www.cdd.org.nz/the-tablet
NZ Catholic Education Office. 'Lighting New Fires'
http://www.nzceo.catholic.org.nz/pages/resources/resources_lighting_new_fires.html
NZ Catholic Education Office. 'Good News and the News'
http://www.nzceo.catholic.org.nz/pages/resources/resources_good_news.html
Society of Mary. 'Marist Messenger' http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz
The Nathaniel Centre. The New Zealand Catholic Bioethics Centre. 'The
Nathaniel Report' http://www.nathaniel.org.nz/?sid=5
St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East'
http://www.columban.org.au/?MID=200510192652
'Tui Motu Interislands'. An independent Catholic magazine.
http://www.tuimotu.org/articles
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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen Jr
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic
The perils of a part-time pope
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic/perils-part-time-pope
Marco Politi, to be sure, has a point of view. A veteran Italian
journalist and commentator, mostly for the leftist La Repubblica,
Politi's sympathies clearly run to the Catholic church's progressive
wing. It thus may be tempting to see his critical new book on Benedict
XVI, titled 'Joseph Ratzinger: Crisis of a Papacy', as the predictable
grumbling of someone who just doesn't like what this pope stands for.
However understandable, that would be a mistake...
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NEW ZEALAND COMMENTARIES ON THE SUNDAY READINGS
Living the Word - Fr Frank Bird sm http://livingtheword.org.nz
Reflect - Veronica Lawson rsm http://www.welcom.org.nz/?sid=394
Daily Reflections (right-hand column) http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz
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Pompallier's People: The Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand
Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Catholic-Church-in-Aotearoa-New-Zealand/149916141686808
Bishop Patrick Dunn
Details in http://www.facebook.com/bishoppatrick?sk=wall
Catholic Discipleship College
http://www.facebook.com/cdcnz?sk=wall
'The Fifteenth Station'
http://www.facebook.com/station15
SMNZ Marists - the Society of Mary in New Zealand
http://www.facebook.com/Marists
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NEWS OF THE CHURCH IN NZ AND THE WORLD
http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/author/luke/page/14/
http://vaticaninsider.lastampa.it/en/
http://www.romereports.com (video)
http://www.youtube.com/vatican (video news of Pope Benedict)
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EMPLOYMENT
[Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised on
the Website of the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz ]
Catholic Diocese of Palmerston North, Youth Ministry Coordinator, Wanganui.
http://pn.catholic.org.nz
Details in 'NZ Catholic' December 4-17 2011 p.23, in 'Wel-com'
December 2011 p.13, and from Katheleen Field at cya@dyc.net.nz ; tel:
(06) 350 3824 and 021 509 436
Catholic Archdiocese of Wellington. Office of Catholic Ministry with
Young People (3 positions)
http://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/?sid=322
Details on the Web page, and from Lorraine McArthur, Director,
Archdiocesan Pastoral Services, tel (04) 496-1706; email
l.mcarthur@wn.catholic.org.nz
Applications close on 20 December, 2011
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