Sunday, June 19, 2011

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

http://www.catholic.org.nz/news/fx-list-articles.cfm?ctype=MRART&loadref=50

** Christchurch Earthquakes (15 Jun 2011)
A message from Bishop Barry Jones

** Sisters of Mercy celebrate 150 years in Wellington (14 Jun 2011)
On Tuesday 14 June Sisters of Mercy celebrated 150 years since the arrival of the first Mercy Sisters in Wellington. A Thanksgiving Mass was held in Wellington’s Sacred Heart Cathedral in Thorndon...

** ‘Stormbirds’ emotional support programme for children stretches its wings over Christchurch (14 Jun 2011)
As aftershocks continue, training begins tomorrow (Wednesday 15 June) in Christchurch for a programme helping children and teenagers deal with the emotional impact of the February and ongoing earthquakes...

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'NZ CATHOLIC' - June 19 - July 2 2011, No. 368

http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

In the current issue: Bishop Drennan ordained ... Abortion law ruling saddens bishops ... Prominent lawyer calls for Vatican III ... 'Where the Hell is God?': Australian Jesuit writes a best-seller ... Reflecting on the spiritual aspects of marriage is a noble activity: homily of the Lord Bishop of London, Richard Chartres, at the wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton ... Sacred Heart devotion challenges us now ... Youth renewed by pilgrimage to Philippines ... Nina Barry-Martin cuts back her faithful pro-life role ... Full-page ads: NZ Forum on the Family: Families First 2011; Catholic Discipleship College ... Advertising feature: Publications and supplies (2p)

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FROM THE SECULAR MEDIA

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Christchurch Earthquake, Monday 13 June 2011
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Shake changes cathedral dome process
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/christchurch-earthquake-2011/5161153/Shake-changes-cathedral-dome-process
The dome of Christchurch's Catholic cathedral, which "wobbled like a jelly" in Monday's aftershocks, will be cut up and removed instead of being lifted off in one piece.

Catholic cathedral in 'perilous' position
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/christchurch-earthquake/5153690/Catholic-cathedral-in-perilous-position
Christchurch earthquake

3 News. Interior of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, filmed by a drone (video)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHLU6Fuzb6o

Landmarks suffer further damage
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/christchurch-earthquake-2011/5144934/Landmarks-suffer-further-damage

Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament - Earthquake report
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1106/S00366/cathedral-of-the-blessed-sacrament-earthquake-report.htm

Emotional support programme for Christchurch children
"Stormbirds' emotional support programme for children stretches its wings over Christchurch
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1106/S00364/emotional-support-programme-for-christchurch-children.htm


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In other news ...
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Perspective before the college ball, by Liam Hehir
Manawatu Standard
http://tinyurl.com/5t56zgf
Quite a commotion has resulted from Wellington’s St Patrick’s College refusing the request of one of its students to bring a same-sex partner to the school ball. The word homophobic has been thrown about. Human rights law has been invoked. It’s important to remember religion is a human right too...

Number of weddings falls to all-time low
http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/5161158/Number-of-weddings-falls-to-all-time-low
A record low 20,900 marriages took place last year, less than one-third of the number in 1971 and one half of the 1987 rate, figures from Statistics NZ reveal.

Health advocate an ‘unsung hero’ (photo)
Taupo Times
http://tinyurl.com/3hv6brv
The Taupo community is in mourning after passionate community man Barry Keehan passed away in Taupo Hospital last week after a short illness.

There's always a cause for nuns in the city (photos)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/5144645/Theres-always-a-cause-for-nuns
After a century and a half in Wellington, the Sisters of Mercy are still busy, writes Tim Donoghue .


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News of the Schools
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Francis Douglas Memorial College, New Plymouth: Teens talk their way to court (photo) http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/5155803/Teens-talk-their-way-to-court

Garin College, Nelson: Garin wins Shakespeare festival (photo) The Leader Richmond-Waimea http://tinyurl.com/3rrbtxt

Garin College, Nelson: Lord, how clever these actors be The Nelson Mail http://tinyurl.com/44ath7n

Hato Paora College, Feilding: Power of standing together lauded (photo) Manawatu Standard http://tinyurl.com/6hyqng5

John Paul College, Rotorua: John Paul team's got news for you (photo) http://www.rotoruadailypost.co.nz/local/news/john-paul-teams-got-news-for-you/3955970/

John Paul College, Rotorua: Same-sex partners welcome at balls http://www.rotoruadailypost.co.nz/local/news/same-sex-partners-welcome-at-balls/3955986/

St Bedes College, Christchurch: Losing day for region’s colleges The Nelson Mail http://tinyurl.com/3co3aax

St Catherine’s College, Wellington: Hopes Armstrong-Scott may return to diving http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/other-sports/5144954/Hopes-Armstrong-Scott-may-return-to-diving

St John’s College, Hastings: Ready for the Rockquest play-off (photo) The Hastings Mail http://tinyurl.com/3efhwve

St Joseph’s, Hawera: A bug’s life (photo) South Taranaki Star http://tinyurl.com/3s3uc5d

St Joseph’s, Kaikoura: St Jo’s pair make cut (photo) Kaikoura Star http://tinyurl.com/3zmth9s

St Mark’s, Pakuranga: Anything goes on the ukulele (photo) Eastern Courier http://tinyurl.com/3f6s4gm

St Mary's, Blenheim: Students listen to Matariki story (photo) Marlborough Midweek http://tinyurl.com/3npzebw

St Patrick's College, Wellington: Same-sex school ball campaigners take page down http://www.odt.co.nz/news/national/165078/same-sex-school-ball-campaigners-take-page-down The initiators of a Facebook page dedicated to convince a Wellington boys' college to let a student attend the school ball with a male date have taken the page down.

St Patrick’s, Taupo: Students help puppies, kittens (photo caption) Taupo Times http://tinyurl.com/3uo2lrj

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INSPIRATIONAL TV

http://inspirationaltv.net

'Believe'
John 3:16 - 18: a reading and commentary by Very Rev. Frank Nelson and Rev. John Mullis at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.

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NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC PODCASTS

http://station15.libsyn.com

** 15 Minutes With The Bishop (17 June 2011)

The post-Pentecost season — and even during Eastertide — seems to be the time for parishes to welcome bishops into their midst for Confirmation Masses. In this week’s episode, Bishop Patrick Dunn talks with Gavin about the sacrament of Confirmation. What does it signify? How do we decide the right age for Confirmation? Is there basis for Confirmation in Scripture? Those questions and more are answered in 15 Minutes with the Bishop.?

** Station XV – Episode 45: Benedict in Croatia and at the breakfast table (June 15, 2011)

In this month’s episode, Pope Benedict is making his presence felt to the ends of the earth — and beyond. We discuss his visit to Croatia, his conversation with astronauts and him being featured on American breakfast TV. We also look at how a priest shortage might impact schools and a billboard controversy in Australia. A busy show!!

** Ignition: Talk 3, Part 5 (June 14, 2011)

There was so much value in what Bishop Anthony Fisher had to say during the question-and-answer session following the 2007 NZ Catholic Lecture that we’re continuing with more in this week’s episode of Ignition. The lecture was entitled “Catholic Conscience in the 21st Century”.

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'BEING FRANK' - New Zealand Catholic blogs

http://www.beingfrank.co.nz

** Going into business (Vatican enters a commercial agreement on stem cells)

** “Well, he framed me for armed robbery, but man, I’m aching for that upper-class tax cut.” (If everything were equal in the world, would there be a need for God?)

** Wearing the Rosary as a necklace

** Five myths about worship in the early Church

** Too offensive or too sensitive? (The case of the offensive t-shirts)

** Remembering the mission (Pentecost and our mission as a Church)

See also Gavin Abraham's blog 'The Catholic Soapbox:
http://catholicsoapbox.com

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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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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC - John L. Allen Jr

http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic

Ferment in religious life, a new American leader, and 'Vatican Insider'
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic/ferment-religious-life-new-american-leader-and-vatican-insider

Absolutely no zone of church life these days is immune to hard questions about Catholic identity, reflecting the mega-trend I’ve dubbed “Evangelical Catholicism,” premised on a robust assertion of traditional Catholic thought, speech and practice. This politics of identity is the scarlet thread that runs through a wide range of upheavals, from the Latin Mass to the new Roman Missal, from debates over the ecclesial character of Catholic hospitals and charities to theology and seminary formation. The ferment is certainly clear in religious life. It’s the basis, for instance, of a Vatican-sponsored Apostolic Visitation of women’s communities in the United States. It’s also why top officials of the Roman Curia this week devoted one of their rare joint meetings to a discussion of religious life, focusing mostly on matters of authority...

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NEWS OF THE CHURCH IN NZ AND THE WORLD

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http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

http://www.romereports.com (video)

http://www.youtube.com/vatican (news of Pope Benedict - video)

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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 ]

Director of Mission, St John of God Hauora Trust
http://www.sjog.org.au/about_us/governance_-_our_structure/hauora_trust.aspx
http://www.sjog.org.au/hospitals/halswell/careers.aspx
Details in 'NZ Catholic' June 19 - July 2 2011 p.9, and from Martin Loney, Director of Mission, tel: (64) (3) 386 2009; martin.loney@sjog.org.nz Applications close 29 June 2011.