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IRAQ
"There is still time". Joint statement on the potential war in Iraq from the Church Leaders in New Zealand. (February 2003 http://www.catholic.org.nz/newsF.htm
"Pope Urges Blair to Avert Tragedy of War" ABC News Feb. 22 2003 http://abcnews.go.com/wire/World/reuters20030222_170.html Vatican City (Reuters) - Pope John Paul on Saturday urged British Prime Minister Tony Blair, one of Washington's staunchest allies in the Iraq crisis, to make every effort "to avert the tragedy of war." During a private audience that lasted about 30 minutes, the pope appealed for peace, saying he hoped that "in the grave situation in Iraq, every effort be made to avoid new divisions in the world," the Vatican said in a statement....
"What may happen behind closed doors when Blair meets the Pope", by Paul Vallely The Independent (UK) 22 February 2003 http://argument.independent.co.uk/commentators/story.jsp?story=380443 There is something about the Pope, those close to him say, which allows the most cautious individuals to talk very frankly in private. People open their hearts about their innermost worries and their deepest intentions. Dialogues of a very unusual kind can take place. It is a place to tell the truth....
John Paul II Calls on Iraq to Respect U.N. Resolutions. Aziz Says His Country Wants to Cooperate in Disarmament http://www.zenit.org/english/visualizza.phtml?sid=31378 Vatican City, Feb. 14, 2003 (Zenit.org).- John Paul II called for "concrete commitments" by Saddam Hussein's government to respect U.N. resolutions on disarmament. The Pope made his plea when he received Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister Tariq Aziz in audience today....
Pope and Kofi Annan Stress "Essential Role" of U.N. in Iraqi Crisis. Secretary-General Has Audience at Vatican http://www.zenit.org/english/visualizza.phtml?sid=31539
Saddam Has the Will to Avoid the War, Says Papal Envoy (full text of an interview with Pope John Paul's special envoy to Saddam Hussein) http://www.zenit.org/english/visualizza.phtml?sid=31448
"To Resort to Force Would Not Be Just," Vatican Says at U.N. http://www.zenit.org/english/visualizza.phtml?sid=31647 New York, Feb 20, 2003 (Zenit.org).- The Vatican addressed the U.N. Security Council to affirm that "to resort to force would not be just" in eliminating the threat of weapons of mass destruction attributed to Iraq....
Vatican Addresses U.N. Security Council on Iraq (full text) http://www.zenit.org/english/visualizza.phtml?sid=31662
Church leaders doubt morality of war The Guardian, February 20, 2003 http://politics.guardian.co.uk/foreignaffairs/story/0,11538,899532,00.html Rowan Williams, the Archbishop of Canterbury, and Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor, the leader of the Roman Catholic church in England and Wales, issued a rare joint statement last night, warning that doubts still persisted about the moral legitimacy of a war in Iraq....
Archbishops' statement on Iraq (full text) http://www.guardian.co.uk/religion/Story/0,2763,899280,00.html
Iraq - Dossier: The Chaldean Church in Iraq and the Syro-Malabar Church in India http://www.fides.org/eng/dossier/2002/chiese_oriente.rtf
Modern-day exodus: Flight of Catholics from Iraq troubles Vatican, by John Thavis Catholic News Service Feb. 14, 2003 http://www.catholicnews.com/data/stories/cns/20030214.htm Vatican City (CNS) -- Buried in the Vatican's new yearbook for 2003 is a striking statistic, and it helps explain Vatican apprehension about a new war in Iraq. Over the last 12 years, the second-largest Catholic community in the Middle East has shrunk by almost two-thirds....
Vietnam - Catholics sympathise with Iraqi people and pray that war may be avoided http://www.fides.org/eng/news/2003/0302/20_04.html
Indonesia: Pope Receives in Audience the Leaders of Faiths. War Would Be a Tragedy for Religions Too, Says John Paul II http://www.zenit.org/english/visualizza.phtml?sid=31645
Philippines - Women form anti-war movement: fear for 1.4 million Filipino workers in the Middle East mostly women http://www.fides.org/eng/news/2003/0302/17_03.html
Korea - Bishops issue message to say yes to peace, no to war on Iraq, no to nuclear weapons http://www.fides.org/eng/news/2003/0302/15_05.html
Holy See Is Not Pacifist But Peace-Making, Says Cardinal Sodano http://www.zenit.org/english/visualizza.phtml?sid=31540
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Cardinal's message: "Pray for 'no' to war" Wellington - - New Zealand's Cardinal Tom Williams has lashed out at President George Bush for seeking a pretext to attack Iraq...
Diocese returns land to Maori Te Kaha - Two lots of land used by the Church in the eastern Bay of Plenty for about 70 years have been returned to the descendants of the original donors...
Delegation to yachties worthwhile, Rome says Auckland - The Vatican delegation to the America's Cup yachting regatta has reported that its mission was worthwhile....
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"Priests for tomorrow", by Fritz Lobinger and Paul Zulehner The Tablet 15/02/2003 http://www.thetablet.co.uk/cgi-bin/archive_db.cgi?tablet-00709 The shortage of clergy in the Catholic Church offers opportunities as well as crisis. Two authors suggest a new way forward...
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
** Prostitution Reform Bill **
NZ House of Representatives. Justice and Electoral Committee. Prostitution Reform Bill (full text) http://www.clerk.parliament.govt.nz/content/1327/66bar2.pdf
"Prostitution legislation to proceed. MPs' conscience vote close " Otago Daily Times 20 Feb 2003 http://www.odt.co.nz/cgi-bin/search-display-story-online-new?date=20Feb2003&obje\ ct=0219575987&type=html&WORDS=catholic&DB=Editorial MPs last night voted 62-56 to allow legislation decriminalising prostitution to proceed. The Prostitution Reform Bill passed its second reading on a conscience vote....
Political party press statements on the Bill: http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/archive/scoop/index.html?q=prostitution&y=2003&m=02\ &kr=any&dr=1&go.x=10&go.y=5
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"Rory Sweetman: A fair and just solution?", by Hugh Laracy NZ Herald 23/2/03 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/entertainmentstorydisplay.cfm?storyID=31\ 97124&thesection=entertainment&thesubsection=books&thesecondsubsection=reviews (book review of : A fair and just solution? A history of the integration of private schools in New Zealand)
"Manager quits in church probe " (full text) Waikato Times 20 February 2003 http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/waikatotimes/0,2106,2277370a6579,00.html Geoff Kay, the Catholic Church's Hamilton diocesan manager, has resigned during an investigation authorised by Bishop Denis Browne. The Church will not confirm the reason for the investigation....
"Church Meets With Alleged Abuse Victims" (full text) XtraMSN/IRN 21/02/2003 The first meeting between a religious order accused of abusing boys in its care and lawyers representing some of the alleged victims is taking place in Christchurch today. Legal firm Grant Cameron and Associates represents 29 men who say they were abused as boys while at the Order of St John of God's former Maryland's School. Lawyer Patrick MacPherson says this first meeting between the two parties only came about after Cameron and Associates threatened the Order with legal action after it failed to respond to requests to meet. He says it is too early to say what will come out of the meeting, but he is hopeful it will lead to compensation and resolution for the men.
"Healing path reopens old wounds" NZ Herald Sunday February 23, 2003 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storydisplay.cfm?thesection=news&thesubsection=&storyI\ D=3197206When Mike Phillips decided it was time to clear the air about a secret that had hung over him for more than 36 years, he hoped the Catholic Church would practice the contrition and charity it preached....
"Call for independent body for clergy sex complaints " INL National News 22 February 2003 http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,2281730a11,00.html The Catholic Church has been asked to let an independent body take over its handling of sex abuse complaints against New Zealand clergy. The call comes from counsellor Brent Cherry, who says some victims have lost trust in the church because of cover-ups and mishandled complaints and fear to come forward. Bishops and leaders of the church's many religious orders begin their annual conference in Waikanae this weekend, and dealing with sex abuse claims is on the agenda. The protocol for dealing with allegations may be reviewed - three years earlier than planned...
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EVENTS
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Catholic Festival Sat. 1st and Sunday 2nd of March 2003 Venue: Aotea Centre, Aotea Square, Auckland Admission free Full details on the Festival Website http://www.catholicfestival.org and from: Catholic Festival, DX Box DP 95213, New Lynn, Auckland Tel. (09) 826-1520 during work hours; (09) 623-6630 after hours E-mail: info@catholicfestival.org
"The Catholic Festival is a celebration of our faith that will be joyful, prayerful, reflective, informative and educational.... We seek to provide the opportunity for anyone to display the gifts that God has given them. In doing so, the faith and Catholic identity of each one will be strengthened. We also wish to celebrate our cultural diversity and to grow together in unity. From the centre of Auckland, we also have the opportunity to witness to our faith and help others to see its richness and beauty...." Event venues: Main Theatre : guest speakers, drama, choir and dance, films .... Children's Room: acted-out bible stories (with costumes and props), cartoon videos of saints and religious stories, "Catholic Kids Net" ... Still Arts Room: displays of painting, sculpture, carving, poetry by different artists ... Live Arts Room: Albert's restaurant, songs, poetry, small dramas and dances on-stage ... Adoration Room: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament throughout the Festival ... Gala Day, Sunday afternoon : ethnic foods, games in Aotea Square.
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The Eucharistic Convention, Friday 25th April - 6.00pm Sunday 27 April 2003 http://eucharistic-convention.com Venue: The Logan Campbell Theatre, Auckland Showgrounds, Greenlane Road, Auckland New Zealand The Eucharistic Convention 2003 is an annual event organised by lay people within the Auckland Diocese of the Catholic Church in New Zealand. Full details are on the Website.
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EMPLOYMENT
Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/vacancies
Vacancies in Catholic Youth Ministry are advertised on the Job Bank page of the National Council for Young Catholics: http://ncyc.org.nz
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Library Assistant, The Eugene O'Sullivan Library, Catholic Institute of Theology. Auckland University 27 Hrs per week. Experience in general library duties and associated IT skills essential. For employment package and applications contact Margaret Grigg, Librarian, Newman Hall, Waterloo Quadrant, Auckland 1001, Ph (09)379-6424 Ext 723 ; E-mail: m.grigg@auckland.ac.nz ; Web: http://www.catholic.org.nz/auckland/cit/ Applications close 24th February 2003.
Religious Education Advisor, Northland Details in 'NZ Catholic' Jan 26 2003 p.17 and from Maureen Hammond, Co-ordinator Religious Education, Pompallier Diocesan Centre, Private Bag 47-904, Ponsonby, Auckland. Applications close 24 February 2003
Journalist, 'NZ Catholic' newspaper Experienced journalist required for relieving work in Auckland over several weeks in mid-2003. The job requires newspaper subbing/layout experience, good knowledge of the New Zealand Church, and computer skills. act the editor, Pat McCarthy, on (09) 360 3069
Mahitahi (formerly Catholic Overseas Volunteer Service) Volunteers with skills are needed for work in New Zealand and the Pacific Islands in the fields of ... Building Trades ... Maintenance... Mechanics ... Engineers ... Management ... ICT Admin ... Teachers... Nurses ... Governance ... Forestry ... Ecology ... Fisheries Contact : Tim Walsh, Mahitahi, Private Bag 47 904, Ponsonby, Auckland 1034 Email: timw@cda.org.nz ; Tel: (09) 360 3019 ; Fax: (09) 360 3012 ; Web: http://www.catholic.org.nz/auckland/mahitahi.htm
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Sunday, February 23, 2003
Sunday, February 16, 2003
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IRAQ
"Pope Urges Iraq to Cooperate With U.N." http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldlatest/story/0,1280,-2404657,00.html Vatican city (AP) - Pope John Paul II told Iraq's deputy prime minister on Friday that the Vatican opposed war against Baghdad but insisted that Saddam Hussein demonstrate ``concrete commitments'' to disarm....
"John Paul II to Call Iraq's Attention to Its Responsibilities "Pope Isn't a Pacifist, Says Vatican Spokesman" http://www.zenit.org/english/visualizza.phtml?sid=31337 Vatican City, Feb. 13, 2003 (Zenit.org).- John Paul II in his meeting Friday with Iraq's deputy prime minister "will remind Aziz of the need for Iraq to reflect seriously on the duty of effective cooperation, based on justice and international law, with a view to ensuring the people's peace."...
"Papal Envoy Visits Christians While Awaiting Meeting with Saddam It's Necessary to Believe in Peace, Cardinal Says" http://www.zenit.org/english/visualizza.phtml?sid=31341
"Pope's envoy leads Iraqi Catholics in peace Mass " http://www.cathnews.com/news/302/74.php
"Cardinal Etchegaray meets Iraqi leaders " http://www.cathnews.com/news/302/65.php
"Envoy's Presence Shows That Church Rejects War, Says Archbishop Latin-rite Prelate Sees It as Witness for Muslims" http://www.zenit.org/english/visualizza.phtml?sid=31236
"War Would Hurt Christian Presence, Says Bishop Chaldean-rite Prelate Sees Economic Motives Behind the Tensions" http://www.zenit.org/english/visualizza.phtml?sid=31237
"Michael Novak Defends U.S. Position on Iraq American Theologian Describes the War as Defensive, Not Preventive" http://www.zenit.org/english/visualizza.phtml?sid=31267 Rome, Feb 11, 2003 (Zenit.org).- U.S. theologian Michael Novak insists that a military intervention in Iraq can be justified by the principles of legitimate defense, rather than the concept of preventive war. Novak, of the American Enterprise Institute, spoke here during a two-hour symposium Monday organized by Jim Nicholson, U.S. ambassador to the Vatican....
Michael Novak's address "The Doctrine of the Just War and Iraq" (full text) http://www.nationalreview.com/novak/novak.asp
"Caritas Prepares to Deploy Humanitarian Aid to Iraq" http://www.zenit.org/english/visualizza.phtml?sid=31181 Madrid, Feb. 9, 2003 (Zenit.org).- Caritas International, the Catholic Church-run worldwide assistance network, is preparing to address the consequences of a possible military attack on Iraq....
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
"NZ churches say no to war " http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storydisplay.cfm?thesection=news&thesubsection=&storyI\ D=3100202&reportID=562588 NZ Herald 10.02.2003 New Zealand's Christian church leaders have called on the Government to exert maximum diplomatic pressure on the United States, the United Nations and Iraq to avoid war....
"Priest's victim fears others were abused " NZ Herald 15.02.2003 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storydisplay.cfm?thesection=news&thesubsection=&storyI\ D=3101274 A dying man, sexually abused as a child by a Catholic priest, has accused the powerful Society of Mary order of mishandling his complaint....
"Harassment documents stolen" Otago Daily Times 12 Feb 2003 http://www.odt.co.nz/cgi-bin/search-display-story-online-new?date=12Feb2003&obje\ ct=0211168024&type=html&WORDS=catholic&DB=Editorial Christchurch: Sensitive documents regarding a woman complaining about sexual harassment against Catholic priest Jim Consedine have been stolen from his house. According to church lawyers, the presbytery was burgled and all documents relating to the complaint by Christchurch woman Bonnie Quilter were stolen from a safe....
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EVENTS
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Catholic Festival Sat. 1st and Sunday 2nd of March 2003 Venue: Aotea Centre, Aotea Square, Auckland Admission free Full details on the Festival Website http://www.catholicfestival.org and from: Catholic Festival, DX Box DP 95213, New Lynn, Auckland Tel. (09) 826-1520 during work hours; (09) 623-6630 after hours E-mail: info@catholicfestival.org
"The Catholic Festival is a celebration of our faith that will be joyful, prayerful, reflective, informative and educational.... We seek to provide the opportunity for anyone to display the gifts that God has given them. In doing so, the faith and Catholic identity of each one will be strengthened. We also wish to celebrate our cultural diversity and to grow together in unity. From the centre of Auckland, we also have the opportunity to witness to our faith and help others to see its richness and beauty...." Event venues: Main Theatre : guest speakers, drama, choir and dance, films .... Children's Room: acted-out bible stories (with costumes and props), cartoon videos of saints and religious stories, "Catholic Kids Net" ... Still Arts Room: displays of painting, sculpture, carving, poetry by different artists ... Live Arts Room: Albert's restaurant, songs, poetry, small dramas and dances on-stage ... Adoration Room: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament throughout the Festival ... Gala Day, Sunday afternoon : ethnic foods, games in Aotea Square.
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The Eucharistic Convention, Friday 25th April - 6.00pm Sunday 27 April 2003 http://eucharistic-convention.com Venue: The Logan Campbell Theatre, Auckland Showgrounds, Greenlane Road, Auckland New Zealand The Eucharistic Convention 2003 is an annual event organised by lay people within the Auckland Diocese of the Catholic Church in New Zealand. Full details are on the Website.
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EMPLOYMENT
Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/vacancies
Vacancies in Catholic Youth Ministry are advertised on the Job Bank page of the National Council for Young Catholics: http://ncyc.org.nz
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Library Assistant, The Eugene O'Sullivan Library, Catholic Institute of Theology. Auckland University 27 Hrs per week. Experience in general library duties and associated IT skills essential. For employment package and applications contact Margaret Grigg, Librarian, Newman Hall, Waterloo Quadrant, Auckland 1001, Ph (09)379-6424 Ext 723 ; E-mail: m.grigg@auckland.ac.nz ; Web: http://www.catholic.org.nz/auckland/cit/ Applications close 24th February 2003.
Religious Education Advisor, Northland Details in 'NZ Catholic' Jan 26 2003 p.17 and from Maureen Hammond, Co-ordinator Religious Education, Pompallier Diocesan Centre, Private Bag 47-904, Ponsonby, Auckland. Applications close 24 February 2003
Journalist, 'NZ Catholic' newspaper Experienced journalist required for relieving work in Auckland over several weeks in mid-2003. The job requires newspaper subbing/layout experience, good knowledge of the New Zealand Church, and computer skills. act the editor, Pat McCarthy, on (09) 360 3069
Mahitahi (formerly Catholic Overseas Volunteer Service) Volunteers with skills are needed for work in New Zealand and the Pacific Islands in the fields of ... Building Trades ... Maintenance... Mechanics ... Engineers ... Management ... ICT Admin ... Teachers... Nurses ... Governance ... Forestry ... Ecology ... Fisheries Contact : Tim Walsh, Mahitahi, Private Bag 47 904, Ponsonby, Auckland 1034 Email: timw@cda.org.nz ; Tel: (09) 360 3019 ; Fax: (09) 360 3012 ; Web: http://www.catholic.org.nz/auckland/mahitahi.htm
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IRAQ
"Pope Urges Iraq to Cooperate With U.N." http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldlatest/story/0,1280,-2404657,00.html Vatican city (AP) - Pope John Paul II told Iraq's deputy prime minister on Friday that the Vatican opposed war against Baghdad but insisted that Saddam Hussein demonstrate ``concrete commitments'' to disarm....
"John Paul II to Call Iraq's Attention to Its Responsibilities "Pope Isn't a Pacifist, Says Vatican Spokesman" http://www.zenit.org/english/visualizza.phtml?sid=31337 Vatican City, Feb. 13, 2003 (Zenit.org).- John Paul II in his meeting Friday with Iraq's deputy prime minister "will remind Aziz of the need for Iraq to reflect seriously on the duty of effective cooperation, based on justice and international law, with a view to ensuring the people's peace."...
"Papal Envoy Visits Christians While Awaiting Meeting with Saddam It's Necessary to Believe in Peace, Cardinal Says" http://www.zenit.org/english/visualizza.phtml?sid=31341
"Pope's envoy leads Iraqi Catholics in peace Mass " http://www.cathnews.com/news/302/74.php
"Cardinal Etchegaray meets Iraqi leaders " http://www.cathnews.com/news/302/65.php
"Envoy's Presence Shows That Church Rejects War, Says Archbishop Latin-rite Prelate Sees It as Witness for Muslims" http://www.zenit.org/english/visualizza.phtml?sid=31236
"War Would Hurt Christian Presence, Says Bishop Chaldean-rite Prelate Sees Economic Motives Behind the Tensions" http://www.zenit.org/english/visualizza.phtml?sid=31237
"Michael Novak Defends U.S. Position on Iraq American Theologian Describes the War as Defensive, Not Preventive" http://www.zenit.org/english/visualizza.phtml?sid=31267 Rome, Feb 11, 2003 (Zenit.org).- U.S. theologian Michael Novak insists that a military intervention in Iraq can be justified by the principles of legitimate defense, rather than the concept of preventive war. Novak, of the American Enterprise Institute, spoke here during a two-hour symposium Monday organized by Jim Nicholson, U.S. ambassador to the Vatican....
Michael Novak's address "The Doctrine of the Just War and Iraq" (full text) http://www.nationalreview.com/novak/novak.asp
"Caritas Prepares to Deploy Humanitarian Aid to Iraq" http://www.zenit.org/english/visualizza.phtml?sid=31181 Madrid, Feb. 9, 2003 (Zenit.org).- Caritas International, the Catholic Church-run worldwide assistance network, is preparing to address the consequences of a possible military attack on Iraq....
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
"NZ churches say no to war " http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storydisplay.cfm?thesection=news&thesubsection=&storyI\ D=3100202&reportID=562588 NZ Herald 10.02.2003 New Zealand's Christian church leaders have called on the Government to exert maximum diplomatic pressure on the United States, the United Nations and Iraq to avoid war....
"Priest's victim fears others were abused " NZ Herald 15.02.2003 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storydisplay.cfm?thesection=news&thesubsection=&storyI\ D=3101274 A dying man, sexually abused as a child by a Catholic priest, has accused the powerful Society of Mary order of mishandling his complaint....
"Harassment documents stolen" Otago Daily Times 12 Feb 2003 http://www.odt.co.nz/cgi-bin/search-display-story-online-new?date=12Feb2003&obje\ ct=0211168024&type=html&WORDS=catholic&DB=Editorial Christchurch: Sensitive documents regarding a woman complaining about sexual harassment against Catholic priest Jim Consedine have been stolen from his house. According to church lawyers, the presbytery was burgled and all documents relating to the complaint by Christchurch woman Bonnie Quilter were stolen from a safe....
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EVENTS
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Catholic Festival Sat. 1st and Sunday 2nd of March 2003 Venue: Aotea Centre, Aotea Square, Auckland Admission free Full details on the Festival Website http://www.catholicfestival.org and from: Catholic Festival, DX Box DP 95213, New Lynn, Auckland Tel. (09) 826-1520 during work hours; (09) 623-6630 after hours E-mail: info@catholicfestival.org
"The Catholic Festival is a celebration of our faith that will be joyful, prayerful, reflective, informative and educational.... We seek to provide the opportunity for anyone to display the gifts that God has given them. In doing so, the faith and Catholic identity of each one will be strengthened. We also wish to celebrate our cultural diversity and to grow together in unity. From the centre of Auckland, we also have the opportunity to witness to our faith and help others to see its richness and beauty...." Event venues: Main Theatre : guest speakers, drama, choir and dance, films .... Children's Room: acted-out bible stories (with costumes and props), cartoon videos of saints and religious stories, "Catholic Kids Net" ... Still Arts Room: displays of painting, sculpture, carving, poetry by different artists ... Live Arts Room: Albert's restaurant, songs, poetry, small dramas and dances on-stage ... Adoration Room: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament throughout the Festival ... Gala Day, Sunday afternoon : ethnic foods, games in Aotea Square.
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The Eucharistic Convention, Friday 25th April - 6.00pm Sunday 27 April 2003 http://eucharistic-convention.com Venue: The Logan Campbell Theatre, Auckland Showgrounds, Greenlane Road, Auckland New Zealand The Eucharistic Convention 2003 is an annual event organised by lay people within the Auckland Diocese of the Catholic Church in New Zealand. Full details are on the Website.
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EMPLOYMENT
Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/vacancies
Vacancies in Catholic Youth Ministry are advertised on the Job Bank page of the National Council for Young Catholics: http://ncyc.org.nz
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Library Assistant, The Eugene O'Sullivan Library, Catholic Institute of Theology. Auckland University 27 Hrs per week. Experience in general library duties and associated IT skills essential. For employment package and applications contact Margaret Grigg, Librarian, Newman Hall, Waterloo Quadrant, Auckland 1001, Ph (09)379-6424 Ext 723 ; E-mail: m.grigg@auckland.ac.nz ; Web: http://www.catholic.org.nz/auckland/cit/ Applications close 24th February 2003.
Religious Education Advisor, Northland Details in 'NZ Catholic' Jan 26 2003 p.17 and from Maureen Hammond, Co-ordinator Religious Education, Pompallier Diocesan Centre, Private Bag 47-904, Ponsonby, Auckland. Applications close 24 February 2003
Journalist, 'NZ Catholic' newspaper Experienced journalist required for relieving work in Auckland over several weeks in mid-2003. The job requires newspaper subbing/layout experience, good knowledge of the New Zealand Church, and computer skills. act the editor, Pat McCarthy, on (09) 360 3069
Mahitahi (formerly Catholic Overseas Volunteer Service) Volunteers with skills are needed for work in New Zealand and the Pacific Islands in the fields of ... Building Trades ... Maintenance... Mechanics ... Engineers ... Management ... ICT Admin ... Teachers... Nurses ... Governance ... Forestry ... Ecology ... Fisheries Contact : Tim Walsh, Mahitahi, Private Bag 47 904, Ponsonby, Auckland 1034 Email: timw@cda.org.nz ; Tel: (09) 360 3019 ; Fax: (09) 360 3012 ; Web: http://www.catholic.org.nz/auckland/mahitahi.htm
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Sunday, February 9, 2003
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FROM THE CATHOLIC PRESS
(I'm happy to report that after a gap of nearly a year, fresh content from Wel-com (joint diocesan newspaper of Wellington and Palmerston North) will soon be appearing regularly on its Website. ML)
NZ Govt gives benefits to Catholic theology students 'NZ Catholic'/CathNews http://www.cathnews.com/news/302/22.php Access to Catholic tertiary education has become easier for New Zealanders with a Ministry of Education announcement that Good Shepherd College students are to have access to student allowances and loans....
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"Two new colleges open their doors " Wellington - Two new co-educational Catholic colleges opened their doors to their first students at the end of January...
"Visiting Iraqi sister expresses her people's worries over war " Auckland - "Very worried and very afraid" are words used often by a visiting Iraqi religious sister talking about a possible war in her country...
"Replacement for COVS will "work together" in partnership " Auckland - A Maori name, Mahitahi, has been chosen for the new organisation replacing the Catholic Overseas Volunteer Service which closed last year....
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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' WEBSITE
On the bishops' News page, at http://www.catholic.org.nz/newsF.htm ...
** Pope John Paul's Lenten message: "It is more blessed to give than to receive" (February 2003)
** Catholic Communications media statement: Cardinal Williams highly critical of military intervention in Iraq. (February 2003)
** "Molokai" an acclaimed movie is about to screen in New Zealand. Molokai is the true story of Father Damien, a young, healthy and devout Belgian priest who, almost single-handedly, changed the lives and fates of the leprosy sufferers who were exiled to Molokai in the late nineteenth century. (January 2003) (Links to the trailer for this film)
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Ex-priest to be extradited on child sex abuse charges Ananova 6 Feb 2003 http://www.cathnews.com/news/302/30.php A former priest who became a trauma counsellor in London is to be extradited from the UK to New Zealand on 19 charges of sexually abusing 11 different boys....
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IRAQ
Pope says war not inevitable http://uk.news.yahoo.com/030208/80/dss2w.html Vatican City (Reuters) - Pope John Paul, speaking ahead of a flurry of Vatican diplomatic efforts to avert conflict in Iraq, has urged the world not to resign itself to war. "We have to multiply efforts. We can't stop when faced with either terror attacks or the threats that are on the horizon. We should never resign ourselves, almost as if war is inevitable," the pope said on Saturday....
Iraqi official will meet with John Paul II at Vatican (full text) Vatican City, Feb 5, 2003 (Zenit.org).- "The deputy prime minister of the government of Iraq, Tariq Aziz, has requested to be received by the Pope. The Sovereign Pontiff will receive Mr. Tariq Aziz in audience in the Vatican on Feb. 14," says a press statement issued today Vatican spokesman Joaquín Navarro-Valls. Aziz, a member of the Iraqi Christian minority, confirmed the news in an interview with correspondents in Baghdad of the French newspapers Le Monde and Le Figaro. "I asked to be received by John Paul II, on the advice of friends in Italy and in the Vatican, and I received a positive answer from the Pontiff immediately," Aziz said.
Pope to meet Annan over Iraq on Feb 18 (full text) Vatican City, Feb. 8 — U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan is expected to fly to Rome to hold talks with Pope John Paul on Iraq this month, most likely on February 18, a Vatican source said on Saturday. The pope's meeting with Annan will take place just days after the Roman Catholic leader, who has made numerous appeals against a possible conflict in Iraq, is due Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister Tareq Aziz.
Pope's peace man says Powell evidence unconvincing http://famulus.msnbc.com/FamulusIntl/reuters02-06-053029.asp?reg=MIDEAST
Cardinal predicts Novak’s effort to sell Vatican on Iraq war will fail http://www.cathnews.com/news/302/33.php
Pope and Germany Stand Together Over Iraq http://abcnews.go.com/wire/World/reuters20030207_266.html
South Africa- Catholic Bishops say war at this stage on Iraq would be immoral and illegal http://www.fides.org/eng/news/2003/0302/05_02.html
Swiss bishops alarmed at lack of ethical debate on Iraq war http://www.ewtn.com/vnews/getstory.asp?number=33601
Asia/Indonesia - Bishops express unity and sympathy to Bishops of Iraq http://www.fides.org/eng/vita_chiesa/vescovi_indonesia030203.html
War in Iraq Would Spark a Tragedy, Says Indian Episcopate http://www.zenit.org/english/visualizza.phtml?sid=30952
Cardinal Stafford Criticizes U.S. Plan for Pre-emptive Attack on Iraq http://www.zenit.org/english/visualizza.phtml?sid=30887
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CATHOLIC WEB TV
Wellington Archdiocesan Media Centre. Catholictv.net http://www.catholictv.net
Fr Peter Roe talks to Jim Kebbel about organic farming and the environment
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WORLD DAY OF THE SICK
The World Day of the Sick is sponsored by the Vatican's Pontifical Council for Health Pastoral Care. It is celebrated annually on the feast day of Our Lady of Lourdes to give thanks and recognition to those in the health care ministry, to provide an opportunity for reflection on the Church's teaching of health care, and to pray for those who are sick. For the past ten years the Day has celebrated in different regions of the world. In February this year, the XI Annual World Day of the Sick will be celebrated in the United States, where the Archdiocese of Washington is serving as the host. Participants from around the world--particularly from the nations of the Americas--health care leaders, and a delegation from the Vatican will gather in Washington, DC February 9-11, 2003, for dialogue, study, and a solemn liturgy and the anointing of the sick at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
Pope John Paul's Message for the Eleventh World Day of the Sick, further background on the Day and liturgical resources are on (at least) the following Websites:
http://www.worlddayofthesick.org and http://www.cha.org.au/events/world_day_of_the_sick/indexwdos.html
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EVENTS
April 2003
The Eucharistic Convention, Friday 25th April - 6.00pm Sunday 27 April 2003 http://eucharistic-convention.com Venue: The Logan Campbell Theatre, Auckland Showgrounds, Greenlane Road, Auckland New Zealand The Eucharistic Convention 2003 is an annual event organised by lay people within the Auckland Diocese of the Catholic Church in New Zealand. Full details are on the Website.
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EMPLOYMENT
Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/vacancies
Vacancies in Catholic Youth Ministry are advertised on the Job Bank page of the National Council for Young Catholics: http://ncyc.org.nz
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Library Assistant, The Eugene O'Sullivan Library, Catholic Institute of Theology. Auckland University 27 Hrs per week. Experience in general library duties and associated IT skills essential. For employment package and applications contact Margaret Grigg, Librarian, Newman Hall, Waterloo Quadrant, Auckland 1001, Ph (09)379-6424 Ext 723 ; E-mail: m.grigg@auckland.ac.nz ; Web: http://www.catholic.org.nz/auckland/cit/ Applications close 24th February 2003.
Religious Education Advisor, Northland Details in 'NZ Catholic' Jan 26 2003 p.17 and from Maureen Hammond, Co-ordinator Religious Education, Pompallier Diocesan Centre, Private Bag 47-904, Ponsonby, Auckland. Applications close 24 February 2003
Journalist, 'NZ Catholic' newspaper Experienced journalist required for relieving work in Auckland over several weeks in mid-2003. The job requires newspaper subbing/layout experience, good knowledge of the New Zealand Church, and computer skills. act the editor, Pat McCarthy, on (09) 360 3069
Mahitahi (formerly Catholic Overseas Volunteer Service) Volunteers with skills are needed for work in New Zealand and the Pacific Islands in the fields of ... Building Trades ... Maintenance... Mechanics ... Engineers ... Management ... ICT Admin ... Teachers... Nurses ... Governance ... Forestry ... Ecology ... Fisheries Contact : Tim Walsh, Mahitahi, Private Bag 47 904, Ponsonby, Auckland 1034 Email: timw@cda.org.nz ; Tel: (09) 360 3019 ; Fax: (09) 360 3012 ; Web: http://www.catholic.org.nz/auckland/mahitahi.htm
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FROM THE CATHOLIC PRESS
(I'm happy to report that after a gap of nearly a year, fresh content from Wel-com (joint diocesan newspaper of Wellington and Palmerston North) will soon be appearing regularly on its Website. ML)
NZ Govt gives benefits to Catholic theology students 'NZ Catholic'/CathNews http://www.cathnews.com/news/302/22.php Access to Catholic tertiary education has become easier for New Zealanders with a Ministry of Education announcement that Good Shepherd College students are to have access to student allowances and loans....
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"Two new colleges open their doors " Wellington - Two new co-educational Catholic colleges opened their doors to their first students at the end of January...
"Visiting Iraqi sister expresses her people's worries over war " Auckland - "Very worried and very afraid" are words used often by a visiting Iraqi religious sister talking about a possible war in her country...
"Replacement for COVS will "work together" in partnership " Auckland - A Maori name, Mahitahi, has been chosen for the new organisation replacing the Catholic Overseas Volunteer Service which closed last year....
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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' WEBSITE
On the bishops' News page, at http://www.catholic.org.nz/newsF.htm ...
** Pope John Paul's Lenten message: "It is more blessed to give than to receive" (February 2003)
** Catholic Communications media statement: Cardinal Williams highly critical of military intervention in Iraq. (February 2003)
** "Molokai" an acclaimed movie is about to screen in New Zealand. Molokai is the true story of Father Damien, a young, healthy and devout Belgian priest who, almost single-handedly, changed the lives and fates of the leprosy sufferers who were exiled to Molokai in the late nineteenth century. (January 2003) (Links to the trailer for this film)
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Ex-priest to be extradited on child sex abuse charges Ananova 6 Feb 2003 http://www.cathnews.com/news/302/30.php A former priest who became a trauma counsellor in London is to be extradited from the UK to New Zealand on 19 charges of sexually abusing 11 different boys....
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IRAQ
Pope says war not inevitable http://uk.news.yahoo.com/030208/80/dss2w.html Vatican City (Reuters) - Pope John Paul, speaking ahead of a flurry of Vatican diplomatic efforts to avert conflict in Iraq, has urged the world not to resign itself to war. "We have to multiply efforts. We can't stop when faced with either terror attacks or the threats that are on the horizon. We should never resign ourselves, almost as if war is inevitable," the pope said on Saturday....
Iraqi official will meet with John Paul II at Vatican (full text) Vatican City, Feb 5, 2003 (Zenit.org).- "The deputy prime minister of the government of Iraq, Tariq Aziz, has requested to be received by the Pope. The Sovereign Pontiff will receive Mr. Tariq Aziz in audience in the Vatican on Feb. 14," says a press statement issued today Vatican spokesman Joaquín Navarro-Valls. Aziz, a member of the Iraqi Christian minority, confirmed the news in an interview with correspondents in Baghdad of the French newspapers Le Monde and Le Figaro. "I asked to be received by John Paul II, on the advice of friends in Italy and in the Vatican, and I received a positive answer from the Pontiff immediately," Aziz said.
Pope to meet Annan over Iraq on Feb 18 (full text) Vatican City, Feb. 8 — U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan is expected to fly to Rome to hold talks with Pope John Paul on Iraq this month, most likely on February 18, a Vatican source said on Saturday. The pope's meeting with Annan will take place just days after the Roman Catholic leader, who has made numerous appeals against a possible conflict in Iraq, is due Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister Tareq Aziz.
Pope's peace man says Powell evidence unconvincing http://famulus.msnbc.com/FamulusIntl/reuters02-06-053029.asp?reg=MIDEAST
Cardinal predicts Novak’s effort to sell Vatican on Iraq war will fail http://www.cathnews.com/news/302/33.php
Pope and Germany Stand Together Over Iraq http://abcnews.go.com/wire/World/reuters20030207_266.html
South Africa- Catholic Bishops say war at this stage on Iraq would be immoral and illegal http://www.fides.org/eng/news/2003/0302/05_02.html
Swiss bishops alarmed at lack of ethical debate on Iraq war http://www.ewtn.com/vnews/getstory.asp?number=33601
Asia/Indonesia - Bishops express unity and sympathy to Bishops of Iraq http://www.fides.org/eng/vita_chiesa/vescovi_indonesia030203.html
War in Iraq Would Spark a Tragedy, Says Indian Episcopate http://www.zenit.org/english/visualizza.phtml?sid=30952
Cardinal Stafford Criticizes U.S. Plan for Pre-emptive Attack on Iraq http://www.zenit.org/english/visualizza.phtml?sid=30887
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CATHOLIC WEB TV
Wellington Archdiocesan Media Centre. Catholictv.net http://www.catholictv.net
Fr Peter Roe talks to Jim Kebbel about organic farming and the environment
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WORLD DAY OF THE SICK
The World Day of the Sick is sponsored by the Vatican's Pontifical Council for Health Pastoral Care. It is celebrated annually on the feast day of Our Lady of Lourdes to give thanks and recognition to those in the health care ministry, to provide an opportunity for reflection on the Church's teaching of health care, and to pray for those who are sick. For the past ten years the Day has celebrated in different regions of the world. In February this year, the XI Annual World Day of the Sick will be celebrated in the United States, where the Archdiocese of Washington is serving as the host. Participants from around the world--particularly from the nations of the Americas--health care leaders, and a delegation from the Vatican will gather in Washington, DC February 9-11, 2003, for dialogue, study, and a solemn liturgy and the anointing of the sick at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
Pope John Paul's Message for the Eleventh World Day of the Sick, further background on the Day and liturgical resources are on (at least) the following Websites:
http://www.worlddayofthesick.org and http://www.cha.org.au/events/world_day_of_the_sick/indexwdos.html
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EVENTS
April 2003
The Eucharistic Convention, Friday 25th April - 6.00pm Sunday 27 April 2003 http://eucharistic-convention.com Venue: The Logan Campbell Theatre, Auckland Showgrounds, Greenlane Road, Auckland New Zealand The Eucharistic Convention 2003 is an annual event organised by lay people within the Auckland Diocese of the Catholic Church in New Zealand. Full details are on the Website.
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EMPLOYMENT
Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/vacancies
Vacancies in Catholic Youth Ministry are advertised on the Job Bank page of the National Council for Young Catholics: http://ncyc.org.nz
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Library Assistant, The Eugene O'Sullivan Library, Catholic Institute of Theology. Auckland University 27 Hrs per week. Experience in general library duties and associated IT skills essential. For employment package and applications contact Margaret Grigg, Librarian, Newman Hall, Waterloo Quadrant, Auckland 1001, Ph (09)379-6424 Ext 723 ; E-mail: m.grigg@auckland.ac.nz ; Web: http://www.catholic.org.nz/auckland/cit/ Applications close 24th February 2003.
Religious Education Advisor, Northland Details in 'NZ Catholic' Jan 26 2003 p.17 and from Maureen Hammond, Co-ordinator Religious Education, Pompallier Diocesan Centre, Private Bag 47-904, Ponsonby, Auckland. Applications close 24 February 2003
Journalist, 'NZ Catholic' newspaper Experienced journalist required for relieving work in Auckland over several weeks in mid-2003. The job requires newspaper subbing/layout experience, good knowledge of the New Zealand Church, and computer skills. act the editor, Pat McCarthy, on (09) 360 3069
Mahitahi (formerly Catholic Overseas Volunteer Service) Volunteers with skills are needed for work in New Zealand and the Pacific Islands in the fields of ... Building Trades ... Maintenance... Mechanics ... Engineers ... Management ... ICT Admin ... Teachers... Nurses ... Governance ... Forestry ... Ecology ... Fisheries Contact : Tim Walsh, Mahitahi, Private Bag 47 904, Ponsonby, Auckland 1034 Email: timw@cda.org.nz ; Tel: (09) 360 3019 ; Fax: (09) 360 3012 ; Web: http://www.catholic.org.nz/auckland/mahitahi.htm
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Sunday, February 2, 2003
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Two new Catholic secondary schools to open this week Stuff/INL National News 27 January 2003 [Full text] Two new Catholic secondary schools are opening in the North Island this week, the Catholic Education Office (CEO) says. Aquinas College, Tauranga, opens initially as a Year 7-10 (forms 1-4) school with 330 students. The school will expand up to Year 13 (form 7), the CEO said in a statement. In Wanganui, Cullinane College opens as a Year 9-13 (forms 3-7) school with 430 students. Cullinane College was created from Sacred Heart Girls' College and St Augustine's Boys' College, which have been closed. There are 240 Catholic schools nationwide.
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IRAQ
Asia/Malaysia - Bishops of Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei oppose war against Iraq Fides 25/1/2003 The Catholic Bishops' Conference of Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei have officially stated their opposition to military intervention in Iraq. The Bishops say they agree with the Holy See, the Bishops of the United States and the Middle East that resorting to war against Iraq under current circumstances would not meet the strict conditions in Catholic teaching for over-riding the presumptions against the use of military force. "We also join others in urging Iraq to comply fully with the latest United Nations Security Council resolutions" the Bishops state. "We urge other Bishops' Conferences all over the world to join their voices in solidarity to call upon all involved to abide by the principles of international law. We join and urge peoples of all faiths and goodwill to pray fervently that all involved will act to ensure that this action of the United Nations will not simply be a prelude to war but a way to peace and justice."
Caritas Internationalis Appeals for Diplomatic Solution to Iraqi Crisis Zenit 26 Jan 2003 http://www.zenit.org/english/visualizza.phtml?sid=30502
Iraqi Bishop Says War Wouldn't Solve Anything Zenit 29-1-2003 http://www.zenit.org/english/visualizza.phtml?sid=30679
Philippines - President of Bishops' Conference and all Bishops endorse warning issued by Pope John Paul II: "War is not always inevitable. It is always a defeat for humanity". http://www.fides.org/eng/news/2003/0301/30_03.html
Cardinal Sodano Wonders Who Would Benefit from Iraq War Zenit 2003-01-30 http://www.zenit.org/english/visualizza.phtml?sid=30723
Concept of "Preventive War" Is Inadmissible, Say Italian Bishops Zenit 30-1-2003 http://www.zenit.org/english/visualizza.phtml?sid=30727
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PARACHUTE MUSIC FESTIVAL 2003
Growth testament to faith in soul music (Photo) NZ Herald 28.01.2003 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storydisplay.cfm?thesection=news&thesubsection=&storyI\ D=3098217 As the last of more than about 23,000 tired Christians trudged out of the Parachute Festival yesterday, the small town of Matamata farewelled for good one of the biggest Christian music festivals in the world. The four-day event has made its home at Totara Springs in Matamata for eight years, but growing numbers have forced organisers to move to Hamilton from next year....
Parachute farewells Matamata NZ Herald 27.01.2003 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storydisplay.cfm?thesection=news&thesubsection=&storyI\ D=3098045 Matamata will bid farewell to the country's biggest Christian music festival tonight after playing host for eight years. A record 20,000 people attended the annual four-day Parachute Festival, which organisers said was the best yet. ...
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YOUTH MINISTRY
St Mark's parish, Pakuranga is the base for a remarkable Catholic youth ministry Web site: http://www.smoss.org.nz , the most ambitious parish site of its type I have ever seen. Readers of any age will find the "Why are you Catholic?" feedback page fascinating (anyone can contribute to it). ML
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EVENTS
April 2003
The Eucharistic Convention, Friday 25th April - 6.00pm Sunday 27 April 2003 http://eucharistic-convention.com Venue: The Logan Campbell Theatre, Auckland Showgrounds, Greenlane Road, Auckland New Zealand The Eucharistic Convention 2003 is an annual event organised by lay people within the Auckland Diocese of the Catholic Church in New Zealand. Full details are on the Website.
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EMPLOYMENT
Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/vacancies
Vacancies in Catholic Youth Ministry are advertised on the Job Bank page of the National Council for Young Catholics: http://ncyc.org.nz
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Adult Religious Education Co-ordinator, Catholic Diocese of Hamilton Details in 'NZ Catholic' Jan 26 2003 p.17 and from Naomi McGowan, tel: (07) 838 2079; fax: (07) 839 4652; e-mail: naomim@mlc.co.nz ; PO Box 19-221 Hamilton. Applications close: 3 February 2003
Religious Education Advisor, Northland Details in 'NZ Catholic' Jan 26 2003 p.17 and from Maureen Hammond, Co-ordinator Religious Education, Pompallier Diocesan Centre, Private Bag 47-904, Ponsonby, Auckland. Applications close 24 February 2003
Journalist, 'NZ Catholic' newspaper For full-time relieving work in Auckland in mid-2003. Details from the Editor, 'NZ Catholic'. E-mail: catholic@iconz.co.nz Tel. (09) 360 3069
FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Two new Catholic secondary schools to open this week Stuff/INL National News 27 January 2003 [Full text] Two new Catholic secondary schools are opening in the North Island this week, the Catholic Education Office (CEO) says. Aquinas College, Tauranga, opens initially as a Year 7-10 (forms 1-4) school with 330 students. The school will expand up to Year 13 (form 7), the CEO said in a statement. In Wanganui, Cullinane College opens as a Year 9-13 (forms 3-7) school with 430 students. Cullinane College was created from Sacred Heart Girls' College and St Augustine's Boys' College, which have been closed. There are 240 Catholic schools nationwide.
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IRAQ
Asia/Malaysia - Bishops of Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei oppose war against Iraq Fides 25/1/2003 The Catholic Bishops' Conference of Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei have officially stated their opposition to military intervention in Iraq. The Bishops say they agree with the Holy See, the Bishops of the United States and the Middle East that resorting to war against Iraq under current circumstances would not meet the strict conditions in Catholic teaching for over-riding the presumptions against the use of military force. "We also join others in urging Iraq to comply fully with the latest United Nations Security Council resolutions" the Bishops state. "We urge other Bishops' Conferences all over the world to join their voices in solidarity to call upon all involved to abide by the principles of international law. We join and urge peoples of all faiths and goodwill to pray fervently that all involved will act to ensure that this action of the United Nations will not simply be a prelude to war but a way to peace and justice."
Caritas Internationalis Appeals for Diplomatic Solution to Iraqi Crisis Zenit 26 Jan 2003 http://www.zenit.org/english/visualizza.phtml?sid=30502
Iraqi Bishop Says War Wouldn't Solve Anything Zenit 29-1-2003 http://www.zenit.org/english/visualizza.phtml?sid=30679
Philippines - President of Bishops' Conference and all Bishops endorse warning issued by Pope John Paul II: "War is not always inevitable. It is always a defeat for humanity". http://www.fides.org/eng/news/2003/0301/30_03.html
Cardinal Sodano Wonders Who Would Benefit from Iraq War Zenit 2003-01-30 http://www.zenit.org/english/visualizza.phtml?sid=30723
Concept of "Preventive War" Is Inadmissible, Say Italian Bishops Zenit 30-1-2003 http://www.zenit.org/english/visualizza.phtml?sid=30727
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PARACHUTE MUSIC FESTIVAL 2003
Growth testament to faith in soul music (Photo) NZ Herald 28.01.2003 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storydisplay.cfm?thesection=news&thesubsection=&storyI\ D=3098217 As the last of more than about 23,000 tired Christians trudged out of the Parachute Festival yesterday, the small town of Matamata farewelled for good one of the biggest Christian music festivals in the world. The four-day event has made its home at Totara Springs in Matamata for eight years, but growing numbers have forced organisers to move to Hamilton from next year....
Parachute farewells Matamata NZ Herald 27.01.2003 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storydisplay.cfm?thesection=news&thesubsection=&storyI\ D=3098045 Matamata will bid farewell to the country's biggest Christian music festival tonight after playing host for eight years. A record 20,000 people attended the annual four-day Parachute Festival, which organisers said was the best yet. ...
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YOUTH MINISTRY
St Mark's parish, Pakuranga is the base for a remarkable Catholic youth ministry Web site: http://www.smoss.org.nz , the most ambitious parish site of its type I have ever seen. Readers of any age will find the "Why are you Catholic?" feedback page fascinating (anyone can contribute to it). ML
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EVENTS
April 2003
The Eucharistic Convention, Friday 25th April - 6.00pm Sunday 27 April 2003 http://eucharistic-convention.com Venue: The Logan Campbell Theatre, Auckland Showgrounds, Greenlane Road, Auckland New Zealand The Eucharistic Convention 2003 is an annual event organised by lay people within the Auckland Diocese of the Catholic Church in New Zealand. Full details are on the Website.
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EMPLOYMENT
Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/vacancies
Vacancies in Catholic Youth Ministry are advertised on the Job Bank page of the National Council for Young Catholics: http://ncyc.org.nz
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Adult Religious Education Co-ordinator, Catholic Diocese of Hamilton Details in 'NZ Catholic' Jan 26 2003 p.17 and from Naomi McGowan, tel: (07) 838 2079; fax: (07) 839 4652; e-mail: naomim@mlc.co.nz ; PO Box 19-221 Hamilton. Applications close: 3 February 2003
Religious Education Advisor, Northland Details in 'NZ Catholic' Jan 26 2003 p.17 and from Maureen Hammond, Co-ordinator Religious Education, Pompallier Diocesan Centre, Private Bag 47-904, Ponsonby, Auckland. Applications close 24 February 2003
Journalist, 'NZ Catholic' newspaper For full-time relieving work in Auckland in mid-2003. Details from the Editor, 'NZ Catholic'. E-mail: catholic@iconz.co.nz Tel. (09) 360 3069
Sunday, January 26, 2003
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FROM THE CATHOLIC PRESS
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'NZ Catholic' No 154, January 26, 2003 http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
Caritas gives $40,000 to help Iraqi people Wellington - Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand has sent $40,000 in response to an appeal by Caritas Iraq, as Iraqi organisations do what they can to prepare for war...
Vatican representative looks at spiritual needs of professional yachties Auckland - Spiritual needs rather than the sailing ability of the international teams has been the concern of one overseas visitor for the Louis Vuitton yacht races...
Govt eases burden for theology students Auckland - Access to Catholic tertiary education has become easier with a Ministry of Education announcement before Christmas that Good Shepherd College students are to have access to student allowances and loans...
From 'NZ Catholic's Think Page for young adult Catholics ... "Learning from the past year", by Justine Giles http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/Think.html
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Lonely struggle for peace and justice in E Timor (photo) Catholic Leader (Brisbane, Aust. ) 19.01.2003 http://www.catholicleader.com.au/prinfriendly.php?num=1187 The resignation of East Timor’s spiritual leader Bishop Carlos Belo will leave a huge vacuum in the fledgling nation which is still struggling to stand on its feet, says Bishop Hilton Deakin....
The Web’s sacred corner The Tablet (UK) 18 January 2003 http://www.thetablet.co.uk/cgi-bin/archive_db.cgi?tablet-00702 A British Jesuit was one of a small team in Dublin who set out to create a website that would draw people into prayer at their computers. He is still amazed by its success. Four years after its launch, Sacred Space ( http://www.sacredspace.ie ), has clocked up five million visits...
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IRAQ
Islamabad (Fides Service) - "As the calamity of war in Iraq looms on the horizon, we recognise that this conflict will have far-reaching and disastrous consequences for all our region. We share the concern of our Muslim brethren and all people of good will in expressing their total condemnation of this pre-emptive strike." This is part of a Joint Pastoral Letter issued on 16 January signed by Archbishop Lawrence Saldhana, President of the Pakistan Catholic Bishops' Conference, and Mr Victor Azariah, general secretary of the National Council of Churches in Pakistan.... Full text: http://www.fides.org/eng/vita_chiesa/pakistan_20012003.html
Canadian Bishops' Statement on Iraq Crisis http://www.zenit.org/english/visualizza.phtml?sid=30409
German Bishops' Statement on Iraq Conflict http://www.zenit.org/english/visualizza.phtml?sid=30323
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Over-long eulogies laid to rest NZ Herald 24.01.2003 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storydisplay.cfm?thesection=news&thesubsection=&storyI\ D=3097651 An American archbishop has banned eulogies during funeral Masses, saying the personal tributes are getting out of hand. A spokeswoman for the Catholic Church in New Zealand, Lyndsay Freer, said no such bans were in place here, although priests did make suggestions to families when organising funerals on how eulogies should be handled....
Catholic school likely Otago Daily Times 23-January 2003 http://www2.odt.co.nz/cgi-bin/getitem?date=23Jan2003&object=0122841784&type=html A co-educational Catholic primary school is likely to be operating in Wanaka by next year. Otago-Southland Catholic education director Tony Hanning confirmed yesterday the Dunedin diocese had bought some land adjacent to its Brownston St church....
Three Catholic schools to join Southland Times 23 January 2003 http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/southlandtimes/0,2106,2210736a6568,00.html A move to join three Southland Catholic primary schools with a combined board of trustees and one principal has been approved by the Ministry of Education, the principal of one of the schools said yesterday. St Joseph's principal Tim Simpson said the decision to join his Invercargill school with St Patricks at Nightcaps and St Teresa's at Bluff was absolutely brilliant....
Give Mel That Ol' Time Religion XTRA/MSN Entertainment News http://xtramsn.co.nz/entertainment/0,,3894-2089460,00.html Here's an unlikely Hollywood pitch: a US $25 million biopic about a guy who died 2,000 years ago, shot in two languages that have been dead nearly as long, with no subtitles. Of course, there are some mitigating factors here. The Passion traces the day Jesus Christ was crucified. It's already been filmed, with Jim Caviezel playing Christ and Monica Bellucci as Mary Magdalene. And the producer-director-financier is Mel Gibson, who may become the Mad Max of conservative Catholicism, based on comments attributed to him in a Time magazine article this week about the otherwise hush-hush project....
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PARACHUTE MUSIC FESTIVAL
Thousands pour in to Parachute 03 festival Stuff/INL 25 January 2003 http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/waikatotimes/0,2106,2216685a6004,00.html A record number of people at Parachute 03 last night justifies the Christian music festival's shift next year to Mystery Creek, near Hamilton, organisers say. About 20,000 people, 1000 more than last year, began pouring in the gates at Totara Springs, near Matamata, from 9am yesterday for the first of the festival's four nights....
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SPIRITUALITY
Joshua Catholic Men's' Fellowship. Newsletter Jan. 2003 http://www.joshuamen.orcon.net.nz/news/news.htm
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EVENTS
April 2003
The Eucharistic Convention, Friday 25th April - 6.00pm Sunday 27 April 2003 http://eucharistic-convention.com Venue: The Logan Campbell Theatre, Auckland Showgrounds, Greenlane Road, Auckland New Zealand The Eucharistic Convention 2003 is an annual event organised by lay people within the Auckland Diocese of the Catholic Church in New Zealand. Full details are on the Website.
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EMPLOYMENT
Adult Religious Education Co-ordinator, Catholic Diocese of Hamilton Details in 'NZ Catholic' Jan 26 2003 p.17 and from Naomi McGowan, tel: (07) 838 2079; fax: (07) 839 4652; e-mail: naomim@mlc.co.nz ; PO Box 19-221 Hamilton. Applications close: 3 February 2003
Religious Education Advisor, Northland Details in 'NZ Catholic' Jan 26 2003 p.17 and from Maureen Hammond, Co-ordinator Religious Education, Pompallier Diocesan Centre, Private Bag 47-904, Ponsonby, Auckland. Applications close 24 February 2003
Journalist, 'NZ Catholic' newspaper For full-time relieving work in Auckland in mid-2003. Details from the Editor, 'NZ Catholic'. E-mail: catholic@iconz.co.nz Tel. (09) 360 3069
FROM THE CATHOLIC PRESS
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'NZ Catholic' No 154, January 26, 2003 http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
Caritas gives $40,000 to help Iraqi people Wellington - Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand has sent $40,000 in response to an appeal by Caritas Iraq, as Iraqi organisations do what they can to prepare for war...
Vatican representative looks at spiritual needs of professional yachties Auckland - Spiritual needs rather than the sailing ability of the international teams has been the concern of one overseas visitor for the Louis Vuitton yacht races...
Govt eases burden for theology students Auckland - Access to Catholic tertiary education has become easier with a Ministry of Education announcement before Christmas that Good Shepherd College students are to have access to student allowances and loans...
From 'NZ Catholic's Think Page for young adult Catholics ... "Learning from the past year", by Justine Giles http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/Think.html
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Lonely struggle for peace and justice in E Timor (photo) Catholic Leader (Brisbane, Aust. ) 19.01.2003 http://www.catholicleader.com.au/prinfriendly.php?num=1187 The resignation of East Timor’s spiritual leader Bishop Carlos Belo will leave a huge vacuum in the fledgling nation which is still struggling to stand on its feet, says Bishop Hilton Deakin....
The Web’s sacred corner The Tablet (UK) 18 January 2003 http://www.thetablet.co.uk/cgi-bin/archive_db.cgi?tablet-00702 A British Jesuit was one of a small team in Dublin who set out to create a website that would draw people into prayer at their computers. He is still amazed by its success. Four years after its launch, Sacred Space ( http://www.sacredspace.ie ), has clocked up five million visits...
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IRAQ
Islamabad (Fides Service) - "As the calamity of war in Iraq looms on the horizon, we recognise that this conflict will have far-reaching and disastrous consequences for all our region. We share the concern of our Muslim brethren and all people of good will in expressing their total condemnation of this pre-emptive strike." This is part of a Joint Pastoral Letter issued on 16 January signed by Archbishop Lawrence Saldhana, President of the Pakistan Catholic Bishops' Conference, and Mr Victor Azariah, general secretary of the National Council of Churches in Pakistan.... Full text: http://www.fides.org/eng/vita_chiesa/pakistan_20012003.html
Canadian Bishops' Statement on Iraq Crisis http://www.zenit.org/english/visualizza.phtml?sid=30409
German Bishops' Statement on Iraq Conflict http://www.zenit.org/english/visualizza.phtml?sid=30323
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Over-long eulogies laid to rest NZ Herald 24.01.2003 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storydisplay.cfm?thesection=news&thesubsection=&storyI\ D=3097651 An American archbishop has banned eulogies during funeral Masses, saying the personal tributes are getting out of hand. A spokeswoman for the Catholic Church in New Zealand, Lyndsay Freer, said no such bans were in place here, although priests did make suggestions to families when organising funerals on how eulogies should be handled....
Catholic school likely Otago Daily Times 23-January 2003 http://www2.odt.co.nz/cgi-bin/getitem?date=23Jan2003&object=0122841784&type=html A co-educational Catholic primary school is likely to be operating in Wanaka by next year. Otago-Southland Catholic education director Tony Hanning confirmed yesterday the Dunedin diocese had bought some land adjacent to its Brownston St church....
Three Catholic schools to join Southland Times 23 January 2003 http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/southlandtimes/0,2106,2210736a6568,00.html A move to join three Southland Catholic primary schools with a combined board of trustees and one principal has been approved by the Ministry of Education, the principal of one of the schools said yesterday. St Joseph's principal Tim Simpson said the decision to join his Invercargill school with St Patricks at Nightcaps and St Teresa's at Bluff was absolutely brilliant....
Give Mel That Ol' Time Religion XTRA/MSN Entertainment News http://xtramsn.co.nz/entertainment/0,,3894-2089460,00.html Here's an unlikely Hollywood pitch: a US $25 million biopic about a guy who died 2,000 years ago, shot in two languages that have been dead nearly as long, with no subtitles. Of course, there are some mitigating factors here. The Passion traces the day Jesus Christ was crucified. It's already been filmed, with Jim Caviezel playing Christ and Monica Bellucci as Mary Magdalene. And the producer-director-financier is Mel Gibson, who may become the Mad Max of conservative Catholicism, based on comments attributed to him in a Time magazine article this week about the otherwise hush-hush project....
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PARACHUTE MUSIC FESTIVAL
Thousands pour in to Parachute 03 festival Stuff/INL 25 January 2003 http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/waikatotimes/0,2106,2216685a6004,00.html A record number of people at Parachute 03 last night justifies the Christian music festival's shift next year to Mystery Creek, near Hamilton, organisers say. About 20,000 people, 1000 more than last year, began pouring in the gates at Totara Springs, near Matamata, from 9am yesterday for the first of the festival's four nights....
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SPIRITUALITY
Joshua Catholic Men's' Fellowship. Newsletter Jan. 2003 http://www.joshuamen.orcon.net.nz/news/news.htm
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EVENTS
April 2003
The Eucharistic Convention, Friday 25th April - 6.00pm Sunday 27 April 2003 http://eucharistic-convention.com Venue: The Logan Campbell Theatre, Auckland Showgrounds, Greenlane Road, Auckland New Zealand The Eucharistic Convention 2003 is an annual event organised by lay people within the Auckland Diocese of the Catholic Church in New Zealand. Full details are on the Website.
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EMPLOYMENT
Adult Religious Education Co-ordinator, Catholic Diocese of Hamilton Details in 'NZ Catholic' Jan 26 2003 p.17 and from Naomi McGowan, tel: (07) 838 2079; fax: (07) 839 4652; e-mail: naomim@mlc.co.nz ; PO Box 19-221 Hamilton. Applications close: 3 February 2003
Religious Education Advisor, Northland Details in 'NZ Catholic' Jan 26 2003 p.17 and from Maureen Hammond, Co-ordinator Religious Education, Pompallier Diocesan Centre, Private Bag 47-904, Ponsonby, Auckland. Applications close 24 February 2003
Journalist, 'NZ Catholic' newspaper For full-time relieving work in Auckland in mid-2003. Details from the Editor, 'NZ Catholic'. E-mail: catholic@iconz.co.nz Tel. (09) 360 3069
Sunday, January 19, 2003
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'NZ CATHOLIC' NEWSPAPER
The 'NZ Catholic' newspaper home page address is now: http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
Please note that the address ends in "...org.nz" and not "...co.nz" as you might expect.
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FROM THE CATHOLIC PRESS
"Healing touch" Australian Catholics, Christmas 2002 http://www.australiancatholics.com.au/articles/02xmas3.html Dealing with claims of sexual abuse by church members would seem to be the last job anyone would want to do. Sr Angela Ryan is part of a skilled team seeking to redress injustice and move all concerned towards healing. Sr Angela Ryan has become the church’s open door to healing for many people who have been sexually abused by church personnel....
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
"Novel way to spend a day" (photo) Otago Daily Times 13-January 2003 [Full text follows. The original report with photo is at: http://www.odt.co.nz/cgi-bin/search-display-story-online-new?date=13Jan2003&obje\ ct=0112551549&type=html&WORDS=catholic&DB=Editorial
It was the latest in the series of second-hand book sales that are as much a part of a Central Otago summer as sun and apricots. The Catholic Parish sale, which started on Friday, was as popular as ever, and with some volumes priced as low as 20c, there were plenty of people leaving the Teviot Union Parish hall weighed down with books. There were an estimated 15,000 books on sale, plus magazines, crafts, toys and baking. The parish is hoping to raise $3000 for church programmes throughout the year.
"Bishop warned of potential liability" The Press (Chch) 18 January 2003 http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/thepress/0,2106,2199197a6530,00.html A law firm has written to the Catholic Bishop of Christchurch, John Cunneen, warning he could potentially be liable over his handling of an errant priest. Father Jim Consedine stepped down as Lyttelton parish priest after 17 years in October amid allegations of sexual misconduct from four women, some dating back to the 1970s....
"Law firm recruits church sex abuse victims " INL/Stuff National News 17 January 2003 http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,2196681a11,00.html A prominent Christchurch law firm is recruiting victims of a Catholic Church sex abuse scandal, as the order involved prepares to pay compensation. The St John of God Order is negotiating with 70 men alleging they were abused as boys at Marylands, the former residential school in Christchurch....
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IRAQ
"Pope rejects war against Iraq. Pontiff says military action should be ‘very last option’ " http://www.msnbc.com/news/858569.asp Vatican City, Jan. 13 — Pope John Paul II on Monday issued his strongest message yet in opposition to possible military action against Iraq, telling Vatican diplomats that military force must be “the very last option.” Amid a massive buildup of U.S. forces in the Gulf, John Paul called for stepped-up diplomacy and dialogue, saying war was not inevitable....
"Iraqi bishop welcomes latest papal appeals for peace " National Catholic Reporter January 10, 2003 http://www.nationalcatholicreporter.org/word/word0110.htm Over the holidays John Paul II intensified his appeals for peace, voicing his most transparent opposition yet to the idea of a U.S.-led war in Iraq. Few people were probably listening more attentively than Andraos Abouna, the new auxiliary bishop of Baghdad, who was personally consecrated by the pope along with 11 other new bishops on the Feast of the Epiphany, Jan. 6. Abouna will aid Patriarch Raphaël I Bidawid of Baghdad in shepherding a community of some 600,000 Iraqi Chaldean Catholics, who may soon find themselves at ground zero of the war John Paul is begging the world to avoid....
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CATHOLIC WEB TV
Catholictv.net (Wellington Archdiocesan Media Centre) http://www.catholictv.net
Br Pat Lynch (NZ Catholic Education Office) reports on the Asia-Pacific regional conference of Unesco.
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EVENTS
April 2003
The Eucharistic Convention, Friday 25th April - 6.00pm Sunday 27 April 2003 http://eucharistic-convention.com Venue: The Logan Campbell Theatre, Auckland Showgrounds, Greenlane Road, Auckland New Zealand The Eucharistic Convention 2003 is an annual event organised by lay people within the Auckland Diocese of the Catholic Church in New Zealand. Full details are on the Website.
'NZ CATHOLIC' NEWSPAPER
The 'NZ Catholic' newspaper home page address is now: http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
Please note that the address ends in "...org.nz" and not "...co.nz" as you might expect.
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FROM THE CATHOLIC PRESS
"Healing touch" Australian Catholics, Christmas 2002 http://www.australiancatholics.com.au/articles/02xmas3.html Dealing with claims of sexual abuse by church members would seem to be the last job anyone would want to do. Sr Angela Ryan is part of a skilled team seeking to redress injustice and move all concerned towards healing. Sr Angela Ryan has become the church’s open door to healing for many people who have been sexually abused by church personnel....
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
"Novel way to spend a day" (photo) Otago Daily Times 13-January 2003 [Full text follows. The original report with photo is at: http://www.odt.co.nz/cgi-bin/search-display-story-online-new?date=13Jan2003&obje\ ct=0112551549&type=html&WORDS=catholic&DB=Editorial
It was the latest in the series of second-hand book sales that are as much a part of a Central Otago summer as sun and apricots. The Catholic Parish sale, which started on Friday, was as popular as ever, and with some volumes priced as low as 20c, there were plenty of people leaving the Teviot Union Parish hall weighed down with books. There were an estimated 15,000 books on sale, plus magazines, crafts, toys and baking. The parish is hoping to raise $3000 for church programmes throughout the year.
"Bishop warned of potential liability" The Press (Chch) 18 January 2003 http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/thepress/0,2106,2199197a6530,00.html A law firm has written to the Catholic Bishop of Christchurch, John Cunneen, warning he could potentially be liable over his handling of an errant priest. Father Jim Consedine stepped down as Lyttelton parish priest after 17 years in October amid allegations of sexual misconduct from four women, some dating back to the 1970s....
"Law firm recruits church sex abuse victims " INL/Stuff National News 17 January 2003 http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,2196681a11,00.html A prominent Christchurch law firm is recruiting victims of a Catholic Church sex abuse scandal, as the order involved prepares to pay compensation. The St John of God Order is negotiating with 70 men alleging they were abused as boys at Marylands, the former residential school in Christchurch....
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IRAQ
"Pope rejects war against Iraq. Pontiff says military action should be ‘very last option’ " http://www.msnbc.com/news/858569.asp Vatican City, Jan. 13 — Pope John Paul II on Monday issued his strongest message yet in opposition to possible military action against Iraq, telling Vatican diplomats that military force must be “the very last option.” Amid a massive buildup of U.S. forces in the Gulf, John Paul called for stepped-up diplomacy and dialogue, saying war was not inevitable....
"Iraqi bishop welcomes latest papal appeals for peace " National Catholic Reporter January 10, 2003 http://www.nationalcatholicreporter.org/word/word0110.htm Over the holidays John Paul II intensified his appeals for peace, voicing his most transparent opposition yet to the idea of a U.S.-led war in Iraq. Few people were probably listening more attentively than Andraos Abouna, the new auxiliary bishop of Baghdad, who was personally consecrated by the pope along with 11 other new bishops on the Feast of the Epiphany, Jan. 6. Abouna will aid Patriarch Raphaël I Bidawid of Baghdad in shepherding a community of some 600,000 Iraqi Chaldean Catholics, who may soon find themselves at ground zero of the war John Paul is begging the world to avoid....
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CATHOLIC WEB TV
Catholictv.net (Wellington Archdiocesan Media Centre) http://www.catholictv.net
Br Pat Lynch (NZ Catholic Education Office) reports on the Asia-Pacific regional conference of Unesco.
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EVENTS
April 2003
The Eucharistic Convention, Friday 25th April - 6.00pm Sunday 27 April 2003 http://eucharistic-convention.com Venue: The Logan Campbell Theatre, Auckland Showgrounds, Greenlane Road, Auckland New Zealand The Eucharistic Convention 2003 is an annual event organised by lay people within the Auckland Diocese of the Catholic Church in New Zealand. Full details are on the Website.
Sunday, January 12, 2003
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Vatican pair fly to NZ on America's Cup study trip NZ Herald 10.01.2003 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storydisplay.cfm?storyID=3050724&thesection=news&thesu\ bsection=general The Vatican has dispatched two envoys to Auckland to study how the Roman Catholic Church should meet the spiritual needs of professional sailors, starting with those competing in the America's Cup.....
Devotion to duty matched by none (photo) Otago Daily Times, 7-January 2003 http://www.odt.co.nz/cgi-bin/search-display-story-online-new?date=07Jan2003&obje\ ct=E6I48B3680NF&type=html&WORDS=catholic&DB=Editorial Seventy years after Sister Augustine vowed before God to look after the elderly, the 93-year-old has no intention of letting Him down. "We've got to look after the old people because they can't always look after themselves," she said yesterday. After morning prayers today, entering her 71st year as a Little Sister of the Poor, she will be found in the laundry at the order's Dunedin hospital and home for the elderly, where she will fold linen until begged to have a rest....
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IRAQ
Iraqi Bishop Appeals for Peace All Are To Blame, Says Auxiliary Shlemon Warduni http://www.zenit.org/english/visualizza.phtml?sid=29717 Vatican City, Jan. 9, 2003 (Zenit.org).- A prelate of the Patriarchate of Babylon of the Chaldeans made a moving appeal for peace in face of the threat of a military attack on Iraq, his country. "I appeal to the whole world, to all men of good will, to join the Pope in praying for peace," Auxiliary Bishop Shlemon Warduni said today in statements broadcast by Vatican Radio....
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TIKOPIA CYCLONE AFTERMATH
Honiara (Fides Service - full text) - Unexpectedly and happily there was no loss of life or injury during the recent cyclone which devastated the islands of Tikopia, Fataka and Anuta in the Southern Pacific Solomon Islands archipelago. The world looked on with dismay, nearest emergency crews ready with rescue plans, but despite winds of over 300km per hour and tidal waves ten meters high the people survived. Fides Service received a copy of a report written by Archbishop Adrian Smith SM of Honiara, who explains that damage is enormous but no one was hurt and also explains why. The people are very used to dealing with cyclones which their animals make then aware of long before the weather forecasts. They live in very low houses on ground level, one has to creep through the door to enter and inside either sit or move about inside on one's knees. The people retreat to caves in the hills each day to escape the excessive heat and they also go to these caves at times of cyclones to avoid death and injury. In the meantime aid agencies are organising assistance co-ordinated by Caritas Australia. Archbishop Smith says food aid will be necessary for the next four or five months. Long term assistance will be needed to rebuild the devastated areas.
Related reports:
Background to the story of Tikopia -- An essay prepared for BBC, by Archbishop Adrian Smith http://www.cathnews.com/news/301/34aSmith.html
Graveyard chaos adds to anguish on Tikopia (photo) NZ Herald 09.01.2003 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storydisplay.cfm?storyID=3050536&thesection=news&thesu\ bsection=general
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CATHOLIC WEB TV
http://www.catholictv.net
Mike and Maria Cole, married for 28 years with three young-adult children, talk to Fr Peter Roe about the essentials for a happy marriage
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EDUCATION
NZ Catholic Education Office newsletter "Lighting New Fires", issue 7 2002 http://nzceo.catholic.org.nz/lnf/lnfdec02.htm
In this issue: Editorial: National Values Summit 2002 .... Catholic Schools' Principals' Scholarships .... Unesco National Values Summit a resounding success ... School-business partnerships make a difference... Highlights and achievements of Catholic schools around NZ ... Australian Mathematics and Australian English competitions ... Gateway Workplace Skills programme ... Meningococcal vaccine strategy ... Courses in Christian Education for teachers ... Useful Websites
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BIOETHICS
Nathaniel Report, issue 8, Nov 2002 http://www.nathaniel.org.nz/nr_issue_8.html
In this issue: Living Wills and Enduring Power of Attorney (full text)
Also in the print edition: Opportunities at the end of life (editorial) ... Medicalising normal human experience ... Ethical decision-making and grief
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SPIRITUALITY
The Community of the Beatitudes is to formally receive official recognition by the Holy See at the end of January ( http://www.zenit.org/english/visualizza.phtml?sid=29538 ). It was founded in France in 1974 by Ephraim Croissant, a former Protestant pastor who converted to Catholicism, together with his wife Josette and another couple. Associated with the Catholic charismatic renewal and the Carmelite spirituality of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, the Community comprises lay people, consecrated individuals and priests, celibates and families. It is established in all the continents with two houses in Oceania.
English-language Website: http://www.archden.org/beatitud/The Community of the Beatitudes in New Zealand: Our Lady of the Trinity Catholic Monastery, 67 Leithfield Road, RD1 Amberley, North Canterbury E-mail: leithfield@beatitudes.org Website: http://beatitudes.org/maisons/nouvellezelande/christchurch/index.html
FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Vatican pair fly to NZ on America's Cup study trip NZ Herald 10.01.2003 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storydisplay.cfm?storyID=3050724&thesection=news&thesu\ bsection=general The Vatican has dispatched two envoys to Auckland to study how the Roman Catholic Church should meet the spiritual needs of professional sailors, starting with those competing in the America's Cup.....
Devotion to duty matched by none (photo) Otago Daily Times, 7-January 2003 http://www.odt.co.nz/cgi-bin/search-display-story-online-new?date=07Jan2003&obje\ ct=E6I48B3680NF&type=html&WORDS=catholic&DB=Editorial Seventy years after Sister Augustine vowed before God to look after the elderly, the 93-year-old has no intention of letting Him down. "We've got to look after the old people because they can't always look after themselves," she said yesterday. After morning prayers today, entering her 71st year as a Little Sister of the Poor, she will be found in the laundry at the order's Dunedin hospital and home for the elderly, where she will fold linen until begged to have a rest....
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IRAQ
Iraqi Bishop Appeals for Peace All Are To Blame, Says Auxiliary Shlemon Warduni http://www.zenit.org/english/visualizza.phtml?sid=29717 Vatican City, Jan. 9, 2003 (Zenit.org).- A prelate of the Patriarchate of Babylon of the Chaldeans made a moving appeal for peace in face of the threat of a military attack on Iraq, his country. "I appeal to the whole world, to all men of good will, to join the Pope in praying for peace," Auxiliary Bishop Shlemon Warduni said today in statements broadcast by Vatican Radio....
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TIKOPIA CYCLONE AFTERMATH
Honiara (Fides Service - full text) - Unexpectedly and happily there was no loss of life or injury during the recent cyclone which devastated the islands of Tikopia, Fataka and Anuta in the Southern Pacific Solomon Islands archipelago. The world looked on with dismay, nearest emergency crews ready with rescue plans, but despite winds of over 300km per hour and tidal waves ten meters high the people survived. Fides Service received a copy of a report written by Archbishop Adrian Smith SM of Honiara, who explains that damage is enormous but no one was hurt and also explains why. The people are very used to dealing with cyclones which their animals make then aware of long before the weather forecasts. They live in very low houses on ground level, one has to creep through the door to enter and inside either sit or move about inside on one's knees. The people retreat to caves in the hills each day to escape the excessive heat and they also go to these caves at times of cyclones to avoid death and injury. In the meantime aid agencies are organising assistance co-ordinated by Caritas Australia. Archbishop Smith says food aid will be necessary for the next four or five months. Long term assistance will be needed to rebuild the devastated areas.
Related reports:
Background to the story of Tikopia -- An essay prepared for BBC, by Archbishop Adrian Smith http://www.cathnews.com/news/301/34aSmith.html
Graveyard chaos adds to anguish on Tikopia (photo) NZ Herald 09.01.2003 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storydisplay.cfm?storyID=3050536&thesection=news&thesu\ bsection=general
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CATHOLIC WEB TV
http://www.catholictv.net
Mike and Maria Cole, married for 28 years with three young-adult children, talk to Fr Peter Roe about the essentials for a happy marriage
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EDUCATION
NZ Catholic Education Office newsletter "Lighting New Fires", issue 7 2002 http://nzceo.catholic.org.nz/lnf/lnfdec02.htm
In this issue: Editorial: National Values Summit 2002 .... Catholic Schools' Principals' Scholarships .... Unesco National Values Summit a resounding success ... School-business partnerships make a difference... Highlights and achievements of Catholic schools around NZ ... Australian Mathematics and Australian English competitions ... Gateway Workplace Skills programme ... Meningococcal vaccine strategy ... Courses in Christian Education for teachers ... Useful Websites
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BIOETHICS
Nathaniel Report, issue 8, Nov 2002 http://www.nathaniel.org.nz/nr_issue_8.html
In this issue: Living Wills and Enduring Power of Attorney (full text)
Also in the print edition: Opportunities at the end of life (editorial) ... Medicalising normal human experience ... Ethical decision-making and grief
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SPIRITUALITY
The Community of the Beatitudes is to formally receive official recognition by the Holy See at the end of January ( http://www.zenit.org/english/visualizza.phtml?sid=29538 ). It was founded in France in 1974 by Ephraim Croissant, a former Protestant pastor who converted to Catholicism, together with his wife Josette and another couple. Associated with the Catholic charismatic renewal and the Carmelite spirituality of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, the Community comprises lay people, consecrated individuals and priests, celibates and families. It is established in all the continents with two houses in Oceania.
English-language Website: http://www.archden.org/beatitud/The Community of the Beatitudes in New Zealand: Our Lady of the Trinity Catholic Monastery, 67 Leithfield Road, RD1 Amberley, North Canterbury E-mail: leithfield@beatitudes.org Website: http://beatitudes.org/maisons/nouvellezelande/christchurch/index.html
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