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'NZ CATHOLIC' - April 8 - 21 2012 No. 388
In the current issue ... High-risk buildings face uncertain future ... Seminar for teachers aims to boost their faith ... New communications adviser appointed .. Diocese's inaugural bishop farewelled ... Freedom improving in Cuba but a way to go yet ... Tokoroa marks golden jubilee of its church ... 33 members make up an exclusive group ... Riverton refurbishment project begins ... Soup kitchen legend honoured ... Advertising features: Divine Mercy ... NZ Catholic e-mail and website directory ... Products and Services
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Hundreds drawn to Catholic Easter celebrations
http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/102916/hundreds-drawn-to-catholic-easter-celebrations
The spiritual director of a Palmerston North Catholic kapa haka group says cultural events and sport have always been the two biggest drawcards of the Maori Catholic Easter celebration.
Easter services 'packed' (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/news/6712186/Easter-services-packed
A Blenheim priest who moved to Marlborough in February says he was overwhelmed by the turnout of parishioners at his Easter Sunday Mass yesterday.
Here comes the bride, for the last time. Erskine College gets one last wedding (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/capital-life/6743245/Here-comes-the-bride-for-the-last-time
Brady McCartan and Tara Rona are the last couple to be married at Erskine Chapel, which is to close due to the earthquake risk.
Paul shares his sobering thoughts (photo)
Marlborough Midweek
http://tinyurl.com/6q99zqs
In 1972 Paul Way was an alcoholic and his friends had become so concerned they put him on the plane to Christchurch in the hope of getting him to a rehabilitation clinic in Hanmer. It took eight months before he made it, but he has been sober ever since. Originally from Blenheim, Paul has taken over from Father Alan Roberts as the new spiritual adviser at the St Marks Alcohol and Drug Treatment Centre.
Quake concerns prompt church inspections
http://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/6727701/Quake-concerns-prompt-church-inspections
Catholic churches in South Canterbury are to undergo detailed inspections as a result of earthquake concerns.
Sad end to Rotorua man's brain tumour battle (photo)
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10797857
Rotorua's Peter Pomare has died. The 22-year-old, who had a brain tumour removed in Australia by a controversial neurosurgeon 10 months ago, died at his parents' home on Saturday night surrounded by his wife, Angie, children Aliyah, 4, and 12-month-old Taiamai, parents Ben and Maria, his sisters and other family members.
Hutt churches set up downtown haven (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/local-papers/hutt-news/6714410/Hutt-churches-set-up-downtown-haven
A new church outreach initiative in downtown Lower Hutt includes a free "short time" creche for children and a place for the elderly to chat over a cuppa.
$5000 reward offered for $300 chapel bell (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/eastern-suburbs/6713666/5000-reward-offered-for-300-chapel-bell
Wellington's Chapel of Our Lady, Star of the Sea, is now minus its bell. A $5000 reward has been offered for the return of the stolen Seatoun bell that could garner about $300 if sold for scrap.
Amberley's heritage highlights (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/new-zealand/6713319/Amberleys-heritage-highlights
The Catholic Church of the Most Holy Passion was built in 1866 by an early premier of New Zealand, Sir Frederick Weld. It was moved to its Amberley site on State Highway 1 in the mid-1950s.
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News of the Schools
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Bishop Edward Gaines' School, Tokoroa: Cat rescuers (photo caption) South Waikato News http://tinyurl.com/7vrok2b
Bishop Edward Gaines' School, Tokoroa: New principal brings diverse experience (photo) South Waikato News http://tinyurl.com/7ozmo7k
Sacred Heart College, Lower Hutt: Teen eyes top spot at junior champs (photo) http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/sport/college-sport/6718030/Teen-eyes-top-spot-at-junior-champs
St Patrick's College, Silverstream: Hockey sisters put St Pat's boys to the test (photo) http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/local-papers/hutt-news/6714417/Not-a-peep-as-Hockey-hot-shots-train-local-college-boys
St. Joseph's, New Plymouth: Reality call (photo) North Taranaki Midweek http://tinyurl.com/7gpendo
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INSPIRATIONAL TV
Questioning - Belief in God: John 20: 19 - 31, a reading and reflection with Sr Stephanie Kitching.
Also: Recognising God, with Sr Mary Scanlan
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NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC PODCASTS
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The View from Down Here
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April 10, 2012: In this week's episode, Brendan and Gavin talk about the big news of the past week — President Obama's comments about the possible fate of his health care legislation as the Supreme Court rules on its constitutionality. What does it mean for the separation of powers in the US? What does it tell us about President Obama and his re-election bid? The guys also talk about the latest deal between the US and Afghanistan about night raids in the latter, the ongoing debate on religious freedom and give a quick Republican primary update. We hope you enjoy the show.
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LIGHT OF THE WORLD - Otago Catholic Access Radio
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http://www.accessradio.org/public/programme.php?uid=1218074856-834
2012-04-8 – 8 – A report of a question-and answer session with the Pope, and preparation for the coming Eucharistic Congress in Dublin.
[Choose the "Click to download" link. The sound quality of the other one is terrible - ml]
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'BEING FRANK' - New Zealand Catholic blogs
** What do we do with surplus? (two examples)
** Is this sick or what?!? (Planned Parenthood supporters praying for abortion services)
** Newbie (greetings and intro from a first-time blogger)
** A little revival of the '62 (Maundy Thursday according to the 1962 rite)
** Religious revival? (significant group of young NZers are committed to religion)
** "O truly blessed night, worthy alone to know the time and hour when Christ rose from the underworld!" (the Exsultet, text and video)
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NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC PERIODICALS & NEWSLETTERS
Catholic Diocese of Christchurch. 'Inform' http://www.chch.catholic.org.nz/?sid=25
Catholic Diocese of Dunedin. 'The Tablet' http://www.cdd.org.nz/the-tablet
NZ Catholic Education Office. 'Lighting New Fires' http://www.nzceo.catholic.org.nz/pages/resources/resources_lighting_new_fires.html
NZ Catholic Education Office. 'Good News and the News' http://www.nzceo.catholic.org.nz/pages/resources/resources_good_news.html
Society of Mary. 'Marist Messenger' http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz
The Nathaniel Centre. The New Zealand Catholic Bioethics Centre. 'The Nathaniel Report' http://www.nathaniel.org.nz/?sid=5
St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East' http://www.columban.org.au/?MID=200510192652
'Tui Motu Interislands'. An independent Catholic magazine. http://www.tuimotu.org/articles
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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen Jr
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic
A Vatican document to make Socrates proud
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic/vatican-document-make-socrates-proud
As Pope Paul VI once famously told the United Nations, the Catholic church likes to think of itself as an "expert in humanity." Development of Catholic social teaching over the last 120 years is a good example, as the church has tried to bring its moral tradition to bear on questions of economic justice. Yet whenever the church tries to say something on economics, it faces a "damned if you do, damned if you don't" dilemma about whether or not to get concrete...
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NEW ZEALAND COMMENTARIES ON THE SUNDAY READINGS
Living the Word - Fr Frank Bird sm http://livingtheword.org.nz
Reflect - Veronica Lawson rsm http://www.welcom.org.nz/?sid=394
Daily Reflections (right-hand column) http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz
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Pompallier's People: The Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Catholic-Church-in-Aotearoa-New-Zealand/149916141686808
Bishop Patrick Dunn
http://www.facebook.com/bishoppatrick?sk=wall
Catholic Discipleship College
http://www.facebook.com/cdcnz?sk=wall
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/
http://vaticaninsider.lastampa.it/en/homepage/
http://www.romereports.com (video)
http://www.youtube.com/vatican (video news of Pope Benedict)
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EMPLOYMENT
[Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised on the Website of the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz ]
Youth and Young Adult Ministry Support Coordinator, Catholic Diocese of Auckland
Details at:
http://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/youth-and-young-adult-ministry-support-coordinator/
and from the Diocesan Youth Website http://www.akyouth.org.nz Applications close 23 April.
