Kiwicath News and Notes

http://www.accessradio.org/public/programme.php?uid=1218074856-834

'Opportunity'
Matthew 21: 28-32, a reading and reflection with Very Rev. Frank
Nelson and Rev. Canon Jenny Wilkins at St Paul's Cathedral,
Wellington.

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LIGHT OF THE WORLD - Otago Access Radio

Programmes in September 2011:

25 – Dr Janet Smith and Al Kresta discuss marriage and holiness with
comments and questions from listeners.

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'BEING FRANK' - New Zealand Catholic blogs

** The Pope in Germany (a selection of press reports)

** "You'll see all your favorite soccer stars. Like Ariaga! Ariaga II!
..." (new words in the Mass, the rugby World Cup, sex education)

** "Absolutely null and utterly void"? (Anglican Orders: the Catholic position)

** "I Vow to Thee My Country" (the hymn that gave the tune to the
Rugby World Cup song)

** Consecrated Hands? (are priests above criticism?)

** Time for a rethink on sex education

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

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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen Jr

A blessing for the Vatican in (really) deep disguise
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic/blessing-vatican-really-deep-disguise

Pope Benedict XVI is in Germany at the moment, where last year's sex
abuse scandals brought his own record squarely into focus. That debate
has flared up anew with a splashy public appeal by a New York based
legal foundation, along with the Survivors Network of those Abused by
Priests, to the International Criminal Court to prosecute the pope and
other senior Vatican officials. Granted, most experts say the Vatican
probably has a point in calling the idea a "publicity stunt." That
said, I want to float a counter-intuitive hypothesis: In the unlikely
event the ICC were to take the case, it might do the Vatican more good
than harm. Here's why...

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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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Bishop Patrick Dunn
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Catholic Discipleship College
http://www.facebook.com/cdcnz?sk=wall

'The Fifteenth Station'
http://www.facebook.com/station15

SMNZ Marists - the Society of Mary in New Zealand
http://www.facebook.com/Marists

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NEWS OF THE CHURCH IN NZ AND THE WORLD

http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/author/luke/page/14/

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

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

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EMPLOYMENT

[Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised on
the Website the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz ]

Sunday, September 18, 2011

News & Notes - 18 Sept 2011

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

NZ publications among winners at Catholic media awards (13 Sep 2011)
Four of New Zealand's Catholic publications received awards at the
recent Catholic Australasian Press Association (ACPA) conference held
in Adelaide from 7-9 September...

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'NZ CATHOLIC'

In issue no. 374, September 11-24 2011: Influx of priests linked to
loss of leadership by laity .. Pro-life versus abortion agency battle
on again? ... Household church better, says Aussie scholar ... WYD
Madrid 2011: three feature articles ... Rosary procession numbers grow
each year ... Advertising feature: Social Justice Week ... NZ Catholic
Bishops' Conference: a statement for the New Zealand general election,
November 2011 ... Church benefactors' graves in a sad state

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Art for the court
The Press: Go
http://tinyurl.com/43kckvy
Twenty original artworks inspired by and celebrating Christchurch
before the earthquakes are to be exhibited at Hislops Cafe, Beach Rd.,
Kaikoura from this Sunday, including Karen James's rendering of the
Catholic Basilica (illustrated)

Pondering life's many injustices (photo)
The Wellingtonian
http://tinyurl.com/3dzaw96
Heath Hutton believes all humans have three basic needs. ''Everybody
needs someone to love, to be loved by someone, and something to do.
It's as simple as that.'' Mr Hutton, 24, works at Challenge 2000 doing
social work in the youth justice field.

Convent to rise again in Lyttelton (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/christchurch-earthquake-2011/5626771/Convent-to-rise-again-in-Lyttelton
A Lyttelton family whose "dream home" was demolished this week plan to
rebuild the former convent with their community in mind. Rebecca
Lovell-Smith and Christian Carruthers moved to the former Sisters of
Mercy convent last year with their five-year-old son, Jim.

Opinion: Church vocal advocate for the environment
http://www.odt.co.nz/opinion/opinion/177928/church-vocal-advocate-environment
Father Brian Fenton takes issue with any suggestion that the Catholic
Church does not care deeply for the environment.

Golden times (photo caption)
North Shore Times
http://tinyurl.com/67pgxab
50th wedding anniversary of Tom and Lynette Cotter of Beach Haven

Christian welcome
Manawatu Standard
http://tinyurl.com/6gkdc26
Catholic families in Manawatu are opening their homes to the families
of Rugby World Cup players and officials in a bid to support the
visitors.

Lights on - and square's upgrade is done
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10751331
The final feature of the Auckland Council's $9.2 million upgrade of St
Patrick's Square has been completed. Lighting for the exterior of St
Patrick's Cathedral has been switched on, marking an end to the wider
St Patrick's Square rejuvenation.

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Bishop Viard College, Porirua: Cargo comes on board as principal
(photo) http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/local-papers/kapi-mana-news/5612189/Cargo-comes-on-board-as-principal

Sacred Heart College, Napier: School's big bill for quake work
http://tinyurl.com/69jdxyr

St Anne's, Wanganui: Learning a winning science (photo)
http://www.wanganuichronicle.co.nz/news/learning-a-winning-science/1102557/

St Joseph's, Hawera: World class chance for Keegan, 9 (photos)
http://tinyurl.com/454kahv

St Joseph's, Timaru's: St Joseph's team bound for champs (photo)
http://tinyurl.com/3jbe3lk

St Mary's, Blenheim: Puppets bring stories to life (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/arts-entertainment/5630603/Puppets-bring-stories-to-life

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INSPIRATIONAL TV

Ultimate frontiers: Is it fair?
Matthew 20: 1-16, a reading and reflection with Very Rev. Frank Nelson
and Rev. Canon Jenny Wilkins at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.

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NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC PODCASTS

http://www.accessradio.org/public/programme.php?uid=1218074856-834

Station XV: Episode 48 — Name and shame, wine and dine (September 16, 2011)

In this week's episode of The 15th Station, the panel spans the Tasman
Sea — and so do the stories up for discussion. In Australia, a senator
has used parliamentary privilege to name a priest accused of rape 50
years ago. In New Zealand, Rugby World Cup fever seems to have carried
over into the Church. We also talk about eating with the Pope, and
changing the way we record the date. All in our inaugural
international episode.

15 Minutes with the Bishop: Hell (September 12, 2011)

Is it a place of fire and brimstone, or wailing and gnashing of teeth?
Is it a place that is simply an absence of God? Whatever the reality,
the Catholic Church continues to hold to the idea of a place called
Hell. What is the Church's understanding of Hell? Has it changed over
the years? How does a loving God allow people to end up in Hell?
Bishop Patrick talks with Gavin about those questions in the latest
episode of 15 Minutes with the Bishop.

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LIGHT OF THE WORLD - Otago Access Radio

Programmes in September 2011:

11 - Experiences of world Youth Day. Professor Riley Smith on the
Crusades: myths and misconceptions

18 – Blessing or a curse? Dr Samuel Gregg takes a look at work in the
light of the encyclical Laborem exercens.

25 – Dr Janet Smith and Al Kresta discuss marriage and holiness with
comments and questions from listeners.

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'BEING FRANK' - New Zealand Catholic blogs

** "That's all I can stands, I can't stands no more!" (Holy discontent)

** "Now, my story begins in 19-dickety-two..." (times for
Reconciliation at St. Patrick's Cathedral vs Westminster Cathedral.

** There's something to remember about Mary (Mary in Christian life)

** WTC Iron cross (objection to a cross at the site of the twin towers)

** Our Lord's gift (an article in 'NZ Catholic' on lay leadership)

** Remembering Nine Eleven

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

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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen Jr

'Ecumenism of the Martyrs', and remembering Giancarlo Zizola
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic/ecumenism-martyrs-and-remembering-giancarlo-zizola

Ecumenism, meaning the push for Christian unity, today stands at a
crossroads. On the one hand, it's among the towering religious success
stories of the last century, wiping away old prejudices and building
new friendships in the historical blink of an eye. Yet ecumenists are
right when they say the movement's goal of full, structural unity
seems further away than ever. Resentments over Roman primacy still
block détente with the Orthodox; massive ecclesiological differences
still separate Catholics from most Evangelicals and Pentecostals; and
disputes over both sexual morality and female clergy have added new
complications to already frayed relations between Catholics and
mainline Protestants. Facing this "ecumenical winter," what do you do?
...

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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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Catholic Discipleship College
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'The Fifteenth Station'
http://www.facebook.com/station15

SMNZ Marists - the Society of Mary in New Zealand
http://www.facebook.com/Marists

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NEWS OF THE CHURCH IN NZ AND THE WORLD

http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/author/luke/page/14/

http://www.caritas.org.nz/resources/social-justice-week

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

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EMPLOYMENT

[Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised on
the Website the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz ]

Primary Schools' Religious Education Advisor, Catholic Diocese of Hamilton.
http://www.hn.catholic.org.nz
Details in 'NZ Catholic' September 11-24 2011 p.24, and from Pastoral
Team Leader, Chanel Centre, Hamilton Tel: (07) 856 6989; email:
peterr@cdh.org.nz

Sunday, September 11, 2011

News and Notes - 11 September 2011

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Dear readers,

I'm sorry to say I haven't been able to include the usual summary of the contents of 'NZ Catholic' newspaper because of a problem with NZ Post over our new address. I hope to have it sorted out in the coming days.

God bless,

Mike Leon

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SOCIAL JUSTICE WEEK 2011

Social Justice Week promotes action and reflection on social issues of the day in light of the Gospel and Catholic social teaching. It occurs each year in mid-September.

Social Justice Week 2011 (11-18 September) focuses on fair play and the common good. It uses the sporting metaphor 'on a level playing field' as a vision for a fair society.

The core resource booklet 'On a level playing field: fair play and the common good' examines inequality, fairness and the common good in New Zealand society – in the light of Catholic social teaching. Additional resources have been prepared for parishes and schools.

New Zealand Catholic bishops initiated Social Justice Week in 1997, with Caritas responsible for promoting it to the Catholic community and beyond.

The core resource each year is the Social Justice Series booklet, which began with 'A Fresh Start: The Eradication of Poverty' in 1997. Booklets in the series are available from the Caritas office, or downloadable from the Social Justice Week website (at the link above)

Catholic parishes and groups are organising special Social Justice Week events. Details are also available on the Caritas site.

Also ...

'Pep talk' from Archbishop kick-offs Social Justice Week (photo)

http://www.catholic.org.nz/news/fx-view-article.cfm?ctype=MRART&loadref=50&id=233

Archbishop of Wellington John Dew launched Caritas' Social Justice Week 2011 (11-18 September) on Wednesday with a pep talk to Catholic secondary students in a Wellington school gymnasium. Archbishop Dew addressed the group of 20 students from St Patrick's and St Catherine's Colleges, Kilbirnie on the Social Justice Week theme 'On a level playing field: fair play and the common good.'

'The Diary'

The Dominion Post

http://tinyurl.com/3efq782

The Catholic Church is using the Rugby World Cup to spread its message of equality for all men. Positive values on the sporting field – fairness, an equal chance of success, unbiased refereeing – are equally important in society, says Catholic Archbishop John Dew in ''kicking off'' the church's annual Social Justice Week.

Fair play makes Japan a World Cup winner

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10749909

Japan would win the Rugby World Cup if the trophy were awarded on the basis of fairness, says the Catholic Church's social justice arm, Caritas. The agency launches a slightly tongue-in-cheek World Cup blog today on its website socialjusticeweek.org.nz drawing attention to the theme of the church's annual Social Justice Week which kicks off on Sunday, "On a level playing field".

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Coming home with renewed faith (photo)

Catholic Sentinel (Portland, Oregon)

http://www.catholicsentinel.org/Main.asp?SectionID=5&SubSectionID=30&ArticleID=16015

Kyle Nielson recently arrived at home to his parish, Immaculate Conception Church, after attending a five-month School of Mission coordinated by by ICPE Institute for World Evangelization at St. Gerard's Monastery in Wellington, New Zealand.

Probe goes to police

The Marlborough Express

http://tinyurl.com/3pcyma2

Police have been brought in to investigate a Christchurch Catholic priest who has been stood down by the church for ''financial irregularities''. Sacred Heart, Addington, parish priest Father John Fitzmaurice – who also ministers to the Carmelite Monastery in Hoon Hay – was suspended from priestly duties at the end of last month. Catholic Bishop of Christchurch Barry Jones said in a letter to worshippers attending masses at the weekend it was with ''great sadness'' that he had placed the matter with police.

Artefacts catalogued (photo)

http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/auckland-city-harbour-news/5577995/Artefacts-catalogued

The first steps are being made to preserve the thousands of artefacts uncovered during the restoration of St Patrick's Cathedral.

Quake shocker for churches

http://www.ashburtonguardian.co.nz/news/todays-news/5157-quake-shocker-for-churches.html

Parishioners at Ashburton's four large historic town-centre churches face huge insurance hikes following the Canterbury earthquakes.

Play just what the doctor ordered

http://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/communities/2-minutes-with/5589178/Play-just-what-the-doctor-ordered

There's a lot more to Shortland Street's Dr Chris Warner than meets the eye. Michael Galvin, who plays The Street's "Dr Love", is also a Bruce Mason Award-winning playwright and is bringing his latest show Station to Station to Nelson for performances at the Theatre Royal on Monday, September 12, and Tuesday, September 13.

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News of the Schools

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Bishop Viard College, Porirua: Committed to global cause (photo) http://tinyurl.com/3odsx6y Garin college, Nelson: The Peasants to get advice from top bands http://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/news/5572309/The-Peasants-to-get-advice-from-top-bands

Marian School, Hamilton: Local boy to lead the All Blacks (photo) http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/5591807/Local-boy-to-lead-the-All-Blacks

McAuley High School, Otahuhu: Schoolgirl dies after flu (photo) http://www.nzherald.co.nz/education/news/article.cfm?c_id=35&objectid=10750879

Pompallier Catholic College, Whangarei: Youngsters thrilled to fly flag (photo) http://www.northernadvocate.co.nz/news/youngsters-thrilled-to-fly-flag/1098892/

Roncalli College, Timaru: Sky is the limit for young pilot (photo) http://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/5569222/Sky-is-the-limit-for-young-pilot

Roncalli College, Timaru: Young film-makers on hunt for cast (photo) http://tinyurl.com/3dklp3m

Sacred Heart College, Auckland: Sacred Heart triumph in Knockout Cup (photo) http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10749866

Sacred Heart, Christchurch: Sacred Heart team jumps to the top of primary contest http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/sport/5576479/Sacred-Heart-team-jumps-to-the-top-of-primary-contest

St Bede's College, Christchurch: Rangiora loss to favourites (photo) http://tinyurl.com/3kckfmf

St Joseph's, Queenstown: St Joseph's wants input on strategy http://www.odt.co.nz/your-town/queenstown/176500/st-josephs-wants-input-strategy

St Joseph's, Te Aroha: Valuable acts explored (photo) http://tinyurl.com/3cao8a8

St Peter's College, Palmerston North: Team tastes sweet success (photo) http://tinyurl.com/3oplbk3

St Teresa's, Wellington: School closed after virus outbreak http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/school-closed-after-virus-outbreak-4394485

St Thomas Aquinas School, Winton: Dairy boom boosted by Filipinos (photo) http://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/news/5569199/Dairy-boom-boosted-by-Filipinos

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INSPIRATIONAL TV

What we learn: Forgiveness

Matthew 18:21-35, a reading and reflection with John Teariki and Sr Stephanie Kitching

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'BEING FRANK' - New Zealand Catholic blogs

http://catholicsoapbox.com

** "To you I give all the seed-bearing plants everywhere on the surface of the earth ..." (lessons from the Hobbits)

** "You know what? We don't need him, or his trophy!..." (Rugby World Cup. Anniversary of 9/11)

** Christian hope means to live suffering as a victory (examples from art)

** Scarlet Letters and England's reviving Catholicism (on reading Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel)

** To make ourselves lowly, even for just a few moments… (receiving Communion on the tongue)

** O Hail Fathers! (Happy Father's Day)

See also Gavin Abraham's blog 'The Catholic Soapbox:

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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen Jr

http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic/policy-myth-versus-accountability-teeth

The Policy Myth versus 'Accountability with Teeth'

Mythology is not only loads of fun, but often highly profitable. For proof, look no further than this: Dan Brown has written a book about the Vatican, which was pure fantasy; I've also written a book about the Vatican, which, if I do say so myself, has a fairly decent grasp of the basic realities. Care to guess which one sold better? Yet mythology is also dangerous, never more so than when it fosters misleading diagnoses of serious problems. We've seen two good examples recently vis-à-vis the Vatican, both involving the sexual abuse crisis...

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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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Facebook:

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Bishop Patrick Dunn

http://www.facebook.com/bishoppatrick?sk=wall

Catholic Discipleship College

http://www.facebook.com/cdcnz?sk=wall

'The Fifteenth Station'

http://www.facebook.com/station15

SMNZ Marists - the Society of Mary in New Zealand

http://www.facebook.com/Marists

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NEWS OF THE CHURCH IN NZ AND THE WORLD

http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/author/luke/page/14/

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

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EMPLOYMENT

[Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised on the Website the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz ]

Sunday, September 4, 2011

News & Notes - 4 September 2011

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DIVINE MERCY CONGRESS, CHRISTCHURCH 26-28 August 2011

Divine Mercy congress inspires quake-stricken New Zealand
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/divine-mercy-congress-inspires-quake-stricken-new-zealand/

Christchurch, New Zealand, Sep 2, 2011 (CNA/EWTN News).- Catholics in
Christchurch, New Zealand drew inspiration from a recent Divine Mercy
Congress as they work to rebuild from a series of devastating
earthquakes that have hit the country in the last year. "The blessings
and graces which all received at the congress have and will continue
to inspire all those who attended to greater acts and greater works of
mercy in their homes, workplaces, and missionary endeavors," Pat
Barrett, national coordinator for the event, told CNA on Sept. 1...

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FROM THE SECULAR MEDIA

Radio New Zealand. Nine to Noon. 2 Sept 2011. Feature Guest - Sister Marie Roche
Sister Marie Roche has been Rimutaka prison's Catholic chaplain,
working with medium to high security inmates for the last 15 years.
This year she was awarded the New Zealand Order of Merit for services
to the community. (33'12?)
http://podcast.radionz.co.nz/ntn/ntn-20110902-1008-feature_guest_-_sister_marie_roche-048.mp3

Garth George: Goodbye Deacon Mike (photo)
http://www.rotoruadailypost.co.nz/news/legacy-of-first-full-time-deacon/1088940/
I lost a very dear friend this week. We had known each other for only
a few years but we got together regularly to talk about life and faith
and all sorts of other things. The Reverend Michael Ryan, the first
ordained permanent deacon of the Catholic Church in New Zealand, was
an inspiration to me.

Greatest moments in Otago sport - Number 62 (photo)
http://www.odt.co.nz/sport/other-sport/175926/greatest-moments-otago-sport-number-62
Generations of brave and successful paraplegic athletes owe a debt to
Graeme Marett and Father Leo Close. The two Dunedin men were
instrumental in the establishment of organised sport for disabled
athletes.

Farewell to NZ croquet president (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/sunday-star-times/news/latest-news/5560477/Farewell-to-NZ-croquet-president
Murdered top croquet sports official Charles Jones has been laid to
rest after an emotional but laughter-filled funeral in Westport today.
Several hundred grieving family and friends filled St Canice's
Catholic Church, where he had been organist and devoted parish member,
for this afternoon's service.

Emily Longley service planned (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/5542427/Emily-Longley-service-planned
A funeral for Murdered teenager Emily Longley will be held for
friends and family at St Joseph's church in Takapuna on Saturday,
where father Mark Longley will deliver a eulogy...

Christchurch priest suspended from duty
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/5521393/Christchurch-priest-suspended-from-duty
A Christchurch Catholic priest is being investigated over alleged
"financial irregularities" in his parish. Sacred Heart, Addington,
parish priest Father John Fitzmaurice, who also ministers to the
Carmelite Monastery in Hoon Hay, has been stood down.

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Grounding for Catholic Schools for St Francis Day
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/ED1109/S00004/grounding-for-catholic-schools-for-st-francis-day.htm
Catholic schools are being invited to honour St Francis Day with
liturgy and reflection remembering our connection with the Earth and
all that it sustains. Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand has provided online
resources to help teachers and students celebrate it in early October.

Bishop Viard College, Porirua: More hurdles than most (photo)
http://tinyurl.com/3mke3ab

Kavanagh College, Dunedin: Contest win caps memorable week for Dunedin
schoolgirl (photo)
http://www.odt.co.nz/your-town/dunedin/175295/contest-win-caps-memorable-week-dunedin-schoolgirl

Rosmini and Sacred Heart Colleges: First-timers blaze into winter-fest
history Rosmini, Sacred Heart and Otahuhu deliver shocks to
traditional champions http://tinyurl.com/3vyej96

Sacred Heart Girls' College, New Plymouth: Parents battle to keep
hostel open http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/5558684/Parents-battle-to-keep-hostel-open

Sacred Heart, Timaru: Mono culture (photo caption) http://tinyurl.com/3m3ymyv

St Joseph's, Levin: Daffodil delight (photo caption) http://tinyurl.com/3tvv7gu

St Joseph's, Te Aroha: PTA fundraiser calls for 12 homes to view
http://tinyurl.com/3tyce3l

St Patrick's College, Wellington: College fraud case http://tinyurl.com/3hmr5pw

St Patrick's, Taumarunui: Warm welcome awaits fans (photo)
http://tinyurl.com/42lgage

St Patrick's, Taupo: Characters characterised (photo)
http://tinyurl.com/44chl3m

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INSPIRATIONAL TV

'Reconciliation'
Matthew 18:15-20, a reading and reflection with Malia Vito-Tupai and
Sr Stephanie Kitching

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NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC PODCASTS

15 Minutes with the Bishop: Augustine and Monica (August 27, 2011)

Over the next two days, the Catholic Church honours a couple of great
figures in Christian history: St Augustine and his mother, St Monica.
St Augustine is often seen as a bit of a prodigal son — someone who
strayed but then returned to the Faith. As Bishop Patrick points out
in this week's episode of 15 Minutes with the Bishop, how far
Augustine strayed might be at question, but his mark on the early
Church is not in dispute. Neither is the faith of his mother, who
prayed constantly for her son's conversion back to the religion she
tried to pass on to him.

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'BEING FRANK' - New Zealand Catholic blogs

** The Rite (an 'exorcist' movie)

** Like a thief in the night (we do not know the hour)

** What Remains? (All people want to leave a mark which lasts)

** A certain clericalism? (parish liturgical practices)

** WYD #5: Europe in post-WYD buzz?

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

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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen Jr

A German pope heads for the Land of Luther
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic/german-pope-heads-land-luther

Benedict XVI may be as Catholic as they come, but he's also deeply
German, and he obviously feels a streak of affection for his country's
most celebrated theological son. Part of the drama of his trip to
Germany, therefore, is how Benedict may use it to recalibrate
relations with Protestantism heading into the 500th anniversary of the
Reformation in 2017.

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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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NEWS OF THE CHURCH IN NZ AND THE WORLD

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

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

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EMPLOYMENT

[Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised on
the Website the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz ]

Sunday, August 28, 2011

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

Orders stream in for Young Enterprise students' emergency power
generator (26 Aug 2011)
Earlier this month six students from St Thomas of Canterbury College
in Christchurch were joined by former Prime Minister Helen Clark to
launch their 'Lion Emergency Power Generator'. Since then, the product
has sold out at Mitre 10 and yesterday a national organisation ordered
one for each of its offices around the country...

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FROM THE SECULAR MEDIA

De Paul House extension all go
North Shore Times
http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/north-shore-times/5513918/De-Paul-House-extension-all-go
An increasing need for emergency housing on the North Shore has
prompted a $2.5 million extension at De Paul House in Northcote.

Cathedral's dome rises through the roof (photo, video)
The Press
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/christchurch-earthquake-2011/5509908/Cathedrals-dome-rises-through-the-roof
Engineers have recovered the ''virtually undamaged'' internal dome of
the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament by lifting it out in one piece.

Arts Centre, Catholic cathedral now uninsured
http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/rebuilding-christchurch/5489039/Arts-Centre-Catholic-cathedral-now-uninsured
High-profile Christchurch heritage buildings damaged in the
earthquakes are no longer insured. Insurance cover has been cancelled
for the Arts Centre and the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament after
major claims lodged following the February quake.

Christchurch continues to rebuild 6 months after deadly earthquake
Text: http://www.oecumene.radiovaticana.org/en1/Articolo.asp?c=515272
Vatican Radio interview with Fr John O'Connor:
http://212.77.9.15/audiomp3/00277349.MP3

Sister Clare loses battle (photo)
Waiheke Marketplace
http://tinyurl.com/3lu5wy7
After a long battle with cancer, Sister Clare Timpany died on Saturday
night at Hillsborough Hospital.

Priest condemns relocating altar (photo)
The Timaru Herald
http://tinyurl.com/3jyu68w
An unholy row is playing out in the Environment Court in Oamaru over
the fate of the Teschemakers chapel altar, with a Catholic priest
stating its current use is sacrilegious.

Altar definition required
http://www.odt.co.nz/regions/north-otago/174803/altar-definition-required

Court to consider future resting place
http://www.odt.co.nz/regions/north-otago/174615/court-consider-future-resting-place

Sisters' jubilee book now available
Franklin County News
http://tinyurl.com/4xh39dl
Anyone interested can now read about the 125-year jubilee of the
Sisters of our Lady of the Mission which was celebrated last year.
The book, which has taken about nine months to complete, is a
celebration of the 125 years of the sisters and the work they have
done in Pukekohe, costs $20 and is on sale at Pukekohe's St Joseph's
School or phone Jeannette Irwin on 09 238 6433 .

Additions blessed, opened
Manawatu Standard
http://tinyurl.com/3rh9qmr
Additions to Ozanam House at St Mary's in Palmerston North have been
blessed and officially opened.

Thai police probe Kiwi croquet boss' death
http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/kiwi-croquet-boss-found-dead-in-thailand-4365510
A police investigation is underway into the death of the Kiwi
president of the World Croquet Federation, his family has confirmed.

Corporal Grant a peacekeeper, in and out of uniform (photos)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/5491369/Husband-father-soldier/
Slain SAS soldier Corporal Doug Grant was a tough and gentle "real
bloke" who rode against family violence.

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News of the Schools
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Catholic Cathedral College, Christchurch: Big roles for prop's boys
after switching codes
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/sport/5488693/Big-roles-for-props-boys-after-switching-codes

Hato Petera College, Auckland: A haka for Sir Paul (photo)
http://tinyurl.com/3tqqa8t

John Paul College, Rotorua: Liam's reward for high achievement (photo)
http://www.rotoruadailypost.co.nz/news/medicine-athletics-dreams-a-step-nearer/1072497/

Kavanagh College, Dunedin: Country musicians reach finals
http://www.odt.co.nz/your-town/wanaka/174920/country-musicians-reach-finals

Liston College, Auckland: TB hits Auckland college
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/5498165/TB-hits-Auckland-college

Roncalli College, Timaru: Roncalli trio easily win SI schools'
motocross title
http://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/sport/5490492/Roncalli-trio-win-SI-schools-motocross-title

Sacred Heart College, Auckland: Payne relishes shot in England (photo)
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10746436

Sacred Heart College, Lower Hutt: Skaters return as stars (photo)
http://tinyurl.com/3kj55ql

Sacred Heart Girls' College, Hamilton: Operating losses hasten end for
girls' school hostel (photo)
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/education/news/article.cfm?c_id=35&objectid=10747452

St Joseph's, Matamata: Team planting works (photo) http://tinyurl.com/3trlrtr

St Joseph's, Waitara: Hide and seek to health (photo) http://tinyurl.com/3sfk45o

St Kevin's College, Oamaru: National success for speech contestant
(photo) http://www.odt.co.nz/regions/north-otago/175240/national-success-speech-contestant

St Kevin's College, Oamaru: Springing into action (photo)
http://www.odt.co.nz/regions/north-otago/175244/springing-action

St Patrick's College, Wellington: College fraud case http://tinyurl.com/3l4bns9

St Patrick's, Taupo: Spirited competition for school honours (photo
caption) http://tinyurl.com/3hmtqbn

St Peter's College, Palmerston North: St Peter's break pattern to win
schools title http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/sport/5516705/St-Peters-break-pattern-to-win-schools-title

St Peter's College, Palmerston North: St Peter's team back to score
five-shot title win
http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/sport/school-sport/5504896/St-Peters-team-back-to-score-five-shot-title-win

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INSPIRATIONAL TV

'An unfailing leader'
Matthew 16:21-27: a reading and reflection by Sr Stephanie Kitching

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NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC PODCASTS

** 15 Minutes with the Bishop: Augustine and Monica (August 27, 2011)

** 15 Minutes with the Bishop: Holy Days (August 25, 2011)

Last week, Catholics in New Zealand celebrated the Feast of the
Assumption, and last week's episode of 15 Minutes with the Bishop was
on that topic. This week, Bishop Patrick talks about holy days of
obligation, of which the Assumption is one in New Zealand and in some
other countries around the world. How has the number of holy days
changed? Is Sunday a holy day of obligation? And what about the idea
in the UK of re-instating holy days of obligation?

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'BEING FRANK' - New Zealand Catholic blogs

** An Atheist and Adoration… (Theodore Dalrymple; Mercy Congress)

** "What is the sound of one hand clapping?" (changes in the parish liturgy)

** Is Papal social teaching "a wickedly deformed foundation for social policy"?

** Rugby imitates Life imitates Rugby (sport, a metaphor for life)

** A little violence goes a long way? (social trends and the Church)

** WYD #4: The Beautiful v. the Ugly

** NFP

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

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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen Jr

O'Malley puts down a new marker on abuse crisis
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic/omalley-puts-down-new-marker-abuse-crisis

If one were to poll Catholic insiders as to which bishops are
considered global leaders on the sexual abuse crisis, a few names
would likely pop up repeatedly: Archbishop Diarmuid Martin of Ireland,
for instance, or Archbishop Robert Zollitsch of Germany. Martin's
searing candor has made him a hero to some and a lightning rod for
others, while the German bishops are considered to have mounted one of
the most effective responses to the scandals of any national
conference, and Zollitsch is their chairman. Right at the top of the
list, however, would be Cardinal Sean O'Malley of Boston...

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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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Catholic Discipleship College
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'The Fifteenth Station'
http://www.facebook.com/station15

SMNZ Marists - the Society of Mary in New Zealand
http://www.facebook.com/Marists

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NEWS OF THE CHURCH IN NZ AND THE WORLD

http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/author/luke/page/14/

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

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EVENTS

New Zealand Apostolic Congress on Mercy 26-28 August 2011
St Bede's College, 210 Main North Road, Papanui, Christchurch
http://www.divinemercy.co.nz/NZACOM/

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EMPLOYMENT

[Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised on
the Website the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz ]

Sunday, August 21, 2011

News & Notes - 21 August 2011

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

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

Two Auckland students to meet Pope tomorrow morning (18 Aug 2011)
Two year 13 students from Auckland have just received the exciting news that they will be meeting Pope Benedict XVI at the World Youth Day Papal Welcome Ceremony in Madrid early tomorrow morning. The Ceremony will take place on 19 August at 5.30am New Zealand time (18 August at 7.30pm Madrid time)...

'Kiwi' World Youth Day gathering in Spain tomorrow (17 Aug 2011)
Around 200 young New Zealand Catholics will gather in Madrid's Parque del Buen Retiro tomorrow for a 'Kiwi' gathering, which will include Mass. The event will begin at 3.00pm Wednesday 17 August (1.00am Thursday 18 August New Zealand time)...

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'NZ CATHOLIC' No. 372 Aug. 14-27 2011

http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

In this issue : bogus bishop scam halted .. Excited WYD pilgrims depart for Madrid .. New Maori texts near formal approval ... Priest polishes French for Rugby World Cup ... Silence a key part of Pope's WYD liturgies ... Kiwi Dominican Sister realises her UN dream ... Fr John Rizzo: Pastoral care provided in shattered city ... Kiwi scholar to study Marist Frs founder ... Advertising feature: Disability Concern.

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FROM THE SECULAR MEDIA

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World Youth Day
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Eating with pope is a permanent memory; the menu, not so much (photo)
http://www.catholicnews.com/data/stories/cns/1103306.htm
Madrid (CNS) -- Lunch with Pope Benedict XVI was an unforgettable experience for 12 young people at World Youth Day. Just don't ask them what they ate.

Two Auckland students to meet Pope tomorrow
http://www.voxy.co.nz/national/two-auckland-students-meet-pope-tomorrow/5/98729
Two year 13 students from Auckland have just received the exciting news that they will be meeting Pope Benedict XVI at the World Youth Day Papal Welcome Ceremony in Madrid early tomorrow morning. The Ceremony will take place on 19 August at 5.30am New Zealand time (18 August at 7.30pm Madrid time).

Kiwis gather in Spain for World Youth Day
http://www.voxy.co.nz/lifestyle/kiwis-gather-spain-world-youth-day/5/98570
Around 200 young New Zealand Catholics will gather in Madrid's Parque del Buen Retiro tomorrow for a 'Kiwi' gathering, which will include Mass. The event will begin at 3.00pm Wednesday 17 August (1.00am Thursday 18 August New Zealand time).

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Woman of God set Houstoun on path of greatness (photo)
Sister Mary Eulalie Martini, born Hokitika, 1909; died Hokitika, August 2, 2011.
http://tinyurl.com/3wn3yuy
When acclaimed New Zealand pianist Michael Houstoun performed a concert in Wellington recently, he might have privately dedicated the performance to the woman who set his career on a path to greatness. Just two days earlier Houstoun was informed that his first piano teacher, Sr Mary Eulalie Martini, had died, surrounded by members of her extended family. She was 102.

New Zealand: Caritas advises removing shoes for St. Francis liturgy
http://www.catholicculture.org/news/headlines/index.cfm?storyid=11428
The New Zealand bishops' relief and development agency is advising Catholic school administrators to plan a special liturgy for the feast of St. Francis that involves taking off shoes in repentance for sins against creation.

Priest to entertain (photo)
Taupo Times
http://tinyurl.com/3hpscqe
One of the church's most notable entertainers, singer/ songwriter Father Chris Skinner, is returning to Te Aroha this month.

Cathedral to hold special Rugby World Cup Mass
http://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/local-live/5460924/Cathedral-to-hold-special-Rugby-World-Cup-Mass
The Cathedral of the Holy Spirit in Palmerston North is holding a Special Mass of Thanksgiving at 9.30 am on Sunday 2nd October for the Rugby World Cup visitors to the city including the Argentinian, Georgian and Romanian players and supporters.

Bowls: Catholic seal fours success
http://www.rotoruadailypost.co.nz/news/indoor-bowls-catholic-seal-success/1070669/
Bay of Plenty Champion of Champions was fought out at Whakatane on Sunday with 17 clubs vying for the honour.

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Catholic parents hit with fees rise (photo)
http://www.odt.co.nz/regions/otago/174289/catholic-parents-hit-fees-rise
Thousands of Catholic parents in Otago and Southland face another rise in school attendance dues as the church moves to a national fees system.

Kavanagh College, Dunedin: South's spirit strong in area tournament http://www.odt.co.nz/news/schools-news/173870/souths-spirit-strong-area-tournament?page=0%2C1

Nelson-area schools: Stage is set for schools' concert marathon (photo) http://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/news/5446578/Stage-is-set-for-schools-concert-marathon

Pompallier Catholic College, Whangarei: Living on $2.25 a day (photo) http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/northland/whangarei-leader/5446741/Living-on-2-25-a-day

Pompallier Catholic College, Whangarei: Young ballerina delights at mentoring role (photo) http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/northland/whangarei-leader/5446739/Young-ballerina-delights-at-mentoring-role

Roncalli College, Timaru: Roncalli clinch thriller (photo) http://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/sport/5443390/Roncalli-clinch-thriller-in-Crusaders-comp

Roncalli College, Timaru: Roncalli outclass TBHS in final (photo) http://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/sport/5477875/Roncalli-outclass-TBHS-in-final

St Bede's College, Christchurch: Intense St Bede's prove too good (photo) http://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/sport/rugby/5446639/Intense-St-Bedes-prove-too-good

St Bede's College, Christchurch: No surprise when Bede's wins Press Cup http://tinyurl.com/3c2q396

St Catherine's College, Wellington: Goodbye to college principal (full text) http://tinyurl.com/3nyoaze

St Catherine's College, Wellington: Principal steps down http://tinyurl.com/3lz6tlb

St Francis, Thames: Teacher learns NZ ways (photo) http://tinyurl.com/3s9fmmq

St Joseph's, Nelson: Pasta from scratch, it's the Italian way (photo) http://tinyurl.com/4x4dchb

St Joseph's, Nelson: Superb in black (photo) http://tinyurl.com/3ztumg7

St Joseph's, Rangiora: Students' hair for peer (photo) http://tinyurl.com/3rnrwtx

St Patrick's, Taupo: Blessing of St Patrick's astro turf courts (photo caption) http://tinyurl.com/3k8yp7t

St Peter's College, Palmerston North: St Peter's on top after tough final http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/sport/school-sport/5457212/St-Peters-on-top-after-tough-final

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NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC PODCASTS

http://station15.co.nz

** Station XV: Episode 47 — Irish eyes aren't smiling (August 16, 2011)
In our fourth birthday episode, we discuss the ongoing saga in Ireland as the Church there continues to battle through the sex abuse crisis and its fallout. Stinging criticism from the Irish Prime Minister and the Archbishop of Dublin's response are on the agenda, as is the subsequent suggestion that priests should be forced to disclose confessions of those admitting to having abused children. On a happier note, we preview this week's World Youth Day in Madrid and check out a new website causing a stir in Germany.

** 15 Minutes with the Bishop: The Assumption (August 14, 2011)
August 15 marks the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, one of the Church's great Marian feasts. It is a cause for great celebration throughout the Catholic world, but especially in New Zealand, where it is the patronal feast day. In this episode, Bishop Patrick talks with Gavin about the feast, the different understandings of the Assumption and some of the Catholic doctrines relating to Our Lady.

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'BEING FRANK' - New Zealand Catholic blogs

http://www.beingfrank.co.nz

** NFP (outcomes of Natural Family Planning)

** Blog reader tired (blog reader's fatigue, and Edward Feser)

** Reflections of a Warming Nature, and A Partial Indulgence (WYD and St John of Avila)

** Dream Sequence? (our bishops' vision for the Church in New Zealand in 2013)

** WYD #3: The Heart & Spirit of WYD

** Phoney attitudes

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

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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen Jr

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

Big Picture at World Youth Day: 'It's the Evangelicals, stupid!'
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic/big-picture-world-youth-day-it%E2%80%99s-evangelicals-stupid

Yesterday, Pope Benedict XVI arrived in Madrid for what is officially the 26th edition of World Youth Day, a total which includes off-year events organized, at least in theory, at the diocesan level. Counting just the massive international gatherings headlined by the pope, Madrid is the 12th World Youth Day since John Paul II launched the tradition in Rome in 1985. From a media point of view, the instinct is to look for what's new about a particular World Youth Day, to which the only honest answer is "not much." By now, the template is pretty well set; what changes isn't so much the show, but the audience...

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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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Bishop Patrick Dunn
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Catholic Discipleship College
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'The Fifteenth Station'
http://www.facebook.com/station15

SMNZ Marists - the Society of Mary in New Zealand
http://www.facebook.com/Marists

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NEWS OF THE CHURCH IN NZ AND THE WORLD

http://cathnews.co.nz

http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

http://vaticaninsider.lastampa.it/en/

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

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

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EVENTS

New Zealand Apostolic Congress on Mercy 26-28 August 2011
St Bede's College, 210 Main North Road, Papanui, Christchurch
http://www.divinemercy.co.nz/NZACOM/

New Zealand Catholic Education Convention
8 - 10 August 2012, Wellington Convention Centre
Registration opens on 1 October 2011
Further Details in mid-August.

A note about the Catholic Education Convention 2009 with a link to photos:
http://www.nzceo.catholic.org.nz/pages/events-convention.html

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EMPLOYMENT

[Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised on the Website the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz ]

Sunday, August 14, 2011

News & Notes - 14 August 2011

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WEL-COM

http://www.welcom.org.nz

** News **

Hutt justice group in school support drive
St Joseph's JPD group has also collected warm clothing, jackets and
shoes with the support of two other Hutt parishes. The response was
beyond all expectations and the generosity of the wider Catholic
community was heartening. When the school was contacted about the
appeal, they were grateful for the support...

Maori chaplaincy appeal
This year will be different from previous years in that we are asking
for donations of money, as well as for guitars, wool, bibles, kapa
haka uniforms, korowai, school and sports uniforms for needy families,
or lengths of material, time and talent – sewing, teaching kapa haka,
making poi, teaching waiata and we also need a waka ama teacher...

Waihopai three face damages suit in court
The three, Dominican Fr Peter Murnane, Adrian Leason and Sam Land,
were acquitted in March 2010 of charges of burglary and wilful damage
to the Waihopai spy base near Blenheim. However, the government is now
suing them for $1.2 million in damages to the cover of one of two
satellite dishes and to the fence...

** Columns **

Verbum Domini Part 2: The Word of God and the Church, BYKieran Fenn fms
There are many scriptural texts that call pastors to responsibility
for the word of God. The prophets, eg Hosea, 'My people perish for a
famine of hearing the word of God'. Jesus' own words, 'You give them
something to eat.' And the cry of the Ethiopian eunuch, 'How can I
understand with no one to show me?' more».

Archbishop's column: Stewardship Institute: Pray Live, by Archbishop John Dew
The last weekend in August will be an important weekend in the life of
the archdiocese. We host our first Stewardship Institute in the hope
and the prayer that this will make a big impact on the way we live the
gospel, on the way we make conscious choices every day to live the
life of a disciple...

Editorial: Somalia and the common good, by Cecily mcNeill
The latest drought in the Horn of Africa has dominated the news in
past weeks with nightly televised film of emaciated people barely
subsisting on parched land. But an analysis reprinted from Guardian
News and Media in the Sunday Star Times on July 24 suggests this
latest of many to hit this region is as preventable as the others have
been...

** Features **

Timor-Leste a nation born and violently reborn as its people struggle
to re-establish themselves
Today the country is thriving with a large international presence
including from the former colonisers, Portugal. Timor-Leste's official
language is now Portuguese and this country has contributed a rich
heritage in its cuisine, legal framework and religion (98 percent of
the population is Catholic)...

Timor-Leste Hope is in teaching them early
There are signs of hope in the mountain villages of Fohorem and
Datorua with many Timorese building new houses, sometimes from cement
blocks they make themselves, sometimes newly thatched traditional
houses with fenced vegetable gardens to stop animals trampling new
plants...

Timor-Leste - Martha Gusmao keen to nurture computer skills
Martha Gusmao, 28, is unusual in Timor-Leste. She did not marry in her
early teens. Statistically the average Timorese woman has six and a
half live births...

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FROM THE SECULAR MEDIA

Family make 'blessed spot' their home (photo)
High Country Community Herald
http://tinyurl.com/3un4kys
As a child growing up in communist Romania, Eliana Bantos would sing a
song about a little fish swimming in the Pacific ocean. Now that she
and husband Iulian and daughter Gabriela live in Geraldine, so close
to the Pacific, she remembers the childhood song.

No timeline for church repairs
http://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/5409893/No-timeline-for-church-repairs
Repair work is still a while away for the earthquake-damaged St
Joseph's in Temuka with no indication how long it will be until the
church is returned to its original state.

Tim Finn's view is worth the climb (photo)
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/arts/tim-finns-view-is-worth-the-climb/story-e6frg8n6-1226113326954
Tim Finn says he has always loved the story of Cole Porter's suitcase
full of melodies. "Whenever a musical came around he'd start pulling
manuscripts out and tailoring them to fit," the former Split Enz
frontman says.

Nursing became a lifetime vocation
The Press
http://tinyurl.com/3qyyzo4
Nursing was much more than a job for Margaret Darby. It was a calling,
a vocation. She dedicated her life to it.

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Garin College, Nelson: Peasants win spot in rockquest finals again
(includes video)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/news/5414086/Peasants-win-spot-in-Rockquest-finals-again/

Garin College, Nelson: Teen gets head start (photo) http://tinyurl.com/3ovlb3g

Marian College, Christchurch: Marian College to be 'mothballed' for
years (photo) http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/christchurch-earthquake-2011/5411103/Marian-College-to-be-mothballed-for-years

Roncalli College, Timaru: Roncalli break TBHS hoodoo (photo)
http://tinyurl.com/3fqfzeq

Rosmini College, Auckland: Rosmini and Massey take tough semifinals
http://tinyurl.com/3httl28

Rosmini College, Auckland: Rosmini senior basketballers no walkover
North Shore Times http://tinyurl.com/3nl2c3d

St Bede's College, Christchurch: Fujita big reason for St Bede's
brilliant run (photo) http://tinyurl.com/3dtkzz8

St Bede's College, Christchurch: St Bede's in line for grand final
(photo) http://tinyurl.com/4xjhycw

St Joseph's Schools, South Canterbury: First memorial day as a saint
(photo) http://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/5411256/First-memorial-day-as-a-saint

St Joseph's, Picton: Good report for St Joseph's (photo)
http://tinyurl.com/3bwvzew

St Joseph's, Hamilton: China visit a lesson for head (photo)
http://tinyurl.com/3ftzpvk

St Patrick's School, Tauypo: St Pat's players are on the button (photo
caption) http://tinyurl.com/3ps43k2

St Patrick's, Taupo: On their bikes (photo caption) http://tinyurl.com/3dqn3oh

St Peter's college, Gore: Songbird prevails (photo) http://tinyurl.com/3u43b8z

St Peter's College, Palmerston North: St Peter's step up with crucial
win http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/sport/5427213/Crucial-win-for-St-Peters

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INSPIRATIONAL TV

Help is at hand
Matthew 15:21-28: a reading and commentary by Sr Stephanie Kitching.

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NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC PODCASTS

15 Minutes with the Bishop: World Youth Day (August 9, 2011)
After talking about pilgrimages in general last week, Bishop Patrick
talks this week about a specific pilgrimage: World Youth Day. Started
by Pope John Paul II and considered one of the late pontiff's great
legacies, this year's World Youth Day will be held in Madrid later
this month. Bishop Patrick talks about the impact of World Youth Day,
his own experiences and upcoming events to celebrate World Youth Day
in his own Diocese of Auckland.

15 Minutes with the Bishop: Pilgrimages (August 1, 2011)
For centuries, Christians have visited holy sites in an attempt to
grow closer to God and to people who lived close to God. From the Holy
Land, where Jesus himself walked, talked, taught and performed
miracles, to places like Lourdes where Our Lady appeared to a young
girl, people have had their lives changed. In this week's episode,
Bishop Patrick talks with Gavin about some of the major pilgrimage
sites around the world, and a few here in New Zealand. He also talks
about the spiritual benefits of making a pilgrimage.

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'BEING FRANK' - New Zealand Catholic blogs

** Phoney attitudes (cellphones, to the exclusion of everything else)

** Crystal Clerus (a downloadable scripture and tradition package)

** Our national anthem ( ... is also a prayer)

** Diocesan corruption (in Miami)

** "Lisa needs braces. Dental plan! Lisa needs braces. Dental plan!"
(how an idea gains popularity)

** Just a little bit longer (an experience of Eucharistic Adoration)

** The Good, the Bad and the Trivial

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

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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen Jr

Liberating the Christian voice in the Arab Spring
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic/liberating-christian-voice-arab-spring

On a slow summer day, it might be fun to compose a list of dubious
distinctions for Catholic clerics. No-longer-excommunicated Bishop
Richard Williamson, for instance, might get the prize for most famous
interview ever on Swedish TV. (In 2009, he set off a cause célèbre by
denying that the Nazis used gas chambers). Bishop John Magee of
Cloyne, Ireland, now retired in disgrace for his mishandling of sex
abuse complaints, might claim top honors for creating the biggest mess
in the smallest diocese. At the moment, Bishop Giovanni Martinelli, an
Italian Franciscan who's served as Apostolic Vicar of Tripoli in Libya
since 1985, is flirting with adding his name to that list of unsavory
accomplishments, under the following heading: "Muammar Qaddafi's
favorite guy in a Roman collar" ...

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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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