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NEWS & NOTES - 26 July 2009
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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE
http://www.cathcom.org.nz
** Catholic Bishops: Reconciliation should drive Justice Minister’s vision
(23 July 2009)
** Fears Dr Nitschke will exploit the vulnerable (July 21, 2009)
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'NZ CATHOLIC' - July 26 - Aug. 8 2009 - no. 321
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
Encyclical on love and truth has NZ lessons ... Judge reserves decision in abortion court case ... Ethics needed to deal with global economic crisis, says encyclical ... Why this married couple supports priestly celibacy ... Life issues focus of meeting between Pope and Obama ... Advertising Feature: Priestly and religious vocations (7 pages)
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Little stars preparing to shine (photo)
Taupo Times
http://tinyurl.com/ngxdu7
Children of St Patrick's Catholic School, Taupo. are preparing for their production of 'Little Stars'.
Pompallier role homecoming for new principal (photo)
http://www.northernadvocate.co.nz/local/news/pompallier-role-homecoming-for-new-principal/3901703/
It was a case of coming back to his roots for Richard Stanton yesterday when he was welcomed as the new principal of Pompallier Catholic College.
School mourns loss (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/western-leader/2610700/School-mourns-loss
Shocked classmates of eight-year-old Dominic Flowers prayed after news of his tragic death was read out at the Holy Cross School in Henderson on Monday morning.
New principal fits back in old school
The Southland Times | 22 Jul 2009 Page: 9
John Hogue is no stranger to St Peter’s College, having taught there in the 1990s, but taking up the reins as principal this term has felt more daunting than comfortable, he said yesterday.
'For most it's a very real sacrifice . . . like children and grandchildren.', by Rebecca Todd
The Press (Christchurch), 22 Jul 2009, Edition 2, Page 10.
Rebecca Todd looks at an age-old debate about celibacy in the Catholic church.
3 News. Campbell Live. Conflict over Wellington students' rat's tails (text
and video)_
http://www.3news.co.nz/TVShows/CampbellLive/Conflict-over-Wellington-students-rats-tails/tabid/817/articleID/113578/cat/221/Default.aspx
At a small Catholic school a hair style is causing controversy. The boys are not happy because the school has ordered them to chop off their rats tails or suffer the consequences..
$30,000 after abuse by Catholic brother
http://www.smh.com.au/national/30000-after-abuse-by-catholic-brother-20090725-dwvw.html
The Catholic Church has paid more than $30,000 to a man for sexual abuse he suffered as a child in Queensland and New Zealand 30 years ago.
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INSPIRATIONAL TV - http://inspirationaltv.net
** Hunkering down **
A reflection on spending winter with Jesus' mother, by Sr Mary Scanlan
** Enough for all **
A reading and commentary on John (not Mark) 6:1-15 with Very Rev. Frank Nelson and Rev. Jenny Wilkins at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.
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'BEING FRANK' - http://www.beingfrank.co.nz
New Zealand Catholic Blogs. Some current topics ...
‘Forgive them Father, for they know not what they do’ (forgiveness in the face of violence) ... “Homer? Who is Homer? (moral standards in the entertainment industry) ... Suffering (a controversy about the benefits of suffering) ... Nearest parish…100 metres! (being Catholic in Madrid) ... Atheism and Violence ... The what of the who now? (the spirit of Vatican II) ... The power and the glory (on reading Graham Greene's novel)
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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen, Jr.
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic
If I had ten billion dollars
I asked myself this week what I would do if somebody offered me a blank check to spend on some project in American Catholicism. The more I think about it, the more my reply would be, “Hire a nurse for every parish in the country” ...
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WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
http://www.romereports.com (video)
http://www.youtube.com/vatican (news of Pope Benedict - video)
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EVENTS
'Be the Change': NZ Catholic Education Convention
29 - 31 July Wellington Convention Centre
Full details and registration: http://www.conference.co.nz/cathed09
2009 International Conference: Life, Faith and Family
October 2-4, Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna, Auckland
Details in 'NZ Catholic' July 26 - Aug. 8 2009 p.8, from Family Life International, tel (09) 279 2413, fax (09) 279 2418; e-mail: life@fli.org.nz; and on http://www.fli.org.nz
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EMPLOYMENT
[Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Vacancies section of the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz ]
[Vacancies for Catholic youth workers are advertised on the Vacancies page of Connect.org.nz: http://www.connect.org.nz ]
New Zealand Bible Society. Chief Executive
http://www.biblesociety.org.nz
Details in 'NZ Catholic' July 26 - Aug. 8 2009 p.28, and on the Society's Website.
Parish Presenters, 'NZ Catholic' newspaper
Details in 'NZ Catholic' July 26 - Aug. 8 2009 p.23, and from Dennis Augustine, Promotiona and Advertising Manager, 'NZ Catholic', PO Box 147-000, Ponsonby, Auckland 1144; tel: (09) 360 3049; e-mail: advertising@nzcatholic.org.nz
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Sunday, July 19, 2009
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NEWS & NOTES - 19 July 2009
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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE
http://www.cathcom.org.nz
Catholic bishops say reconciliation, not revenge, needed in prisons (July
17, 2009)
In a statement on imprisonment, New Zealand’s Catholic bishops have stressed that reconciliation, not revenge, must become the focus of the justice system in order to create a safer and more secure society. The statement 'Revenge or Reconciliation', released today, reflects the view of Chief Justice Dame Sian Elias and Corrections Department chief Barry Matthews that greater community involvement is needed to reduce New Zealand’s high prison rate...
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Leonard Gardner. Cathedral redevelopment (photos)
Build (Wellington, N.Z.), Jun/Jul 2009; n.112:p.46-47
http://www.branz.co.nz/welcome_to_build
The redevelopment of the Hamilton Catholic Diocese Cathedral.
Winter woolies (photo)
Hauraki Herald
http://tinyurl.com/l3msdz
Paroa Catholic Women's League has been doing its bit to keep orphans in European orphanages warm in their coming winter.
Bill Henderson: Liverpool in the blitz was his training ground (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/features/obituaries/2564833/Bill-Henderson-Liverpool-in-the-blitz-was-his-training-ground
The "father of the modern New Zealand Fire Service" never intended to be a fireman at all – he had wanted to be a policeman. But Bill Henderson’s dedication and self-discipline ensured a historic life as a decorated firefighter, setting up New Zealand's fire service training school and becoming the first fire commissioner.
Site cleared for new hall
The Leader, Nelson
http://tinyurl.com/n4y9r9
St Mary's Hall on Manuka Street has been demolished over the school holidays to make way for a new hall for St Joseph's School and parish.
Historic move for Catholic school (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/central-leader/2599967/Historic-move-for-Catholic-school
As the school holidays come to a close, Christ the King Primary School is getting ready to open new doors.
Higher calling for Arts Centre's stonemason (photo caption)
The Press, 15 Jul 2009, Edition 2, Page 8.
Arts Centre stonemason Paul Houlihan puts the finishing touches on a replacement cross for Our Lady Star of the Sea, a Catholic Church in Sumner. Houlihan, who has been in the stonemasonry business for 29 years, took a week to carve the 40-kilogram replica from an 80kg, one metre-long block of Oamaru stone. Arts Centre marketing manager Jennie Currie said the old cross, which was unstable and had a crack in it, was used as a template. The new cross will be erected today.
Vatican papers show different approaches to Maori by French priests (full
text)
http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/stories/2009/07/16/1245bbfe65ae
A different view of early contacts with Maori is emerging from the archives of the Vatican. Waatea News reports scholars are translating more than 2000 letters that Marist missionaries sent back to Rome from New Zealand and the Pacific islands between 1839 and 1854. Waikato University lecturer William Jennings says French Catholic priests had a markedly different approach to Maori than their English Anglican counterparts. Dr Jennings says the letters contain transcriptions of moteatea or traditional songs, as well as reports of debates in Maori between converts of the various Christian denominations.
University of Waikato. Early letters offer unique window into New Zealand
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/ED0907/S00055.htm
A collection of recently published letters from French missionaries in New Zealand is set to offer a unique window into the early history of European settlement here.
Caritas says child discipline referendum will not provide clarity
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0907/S00155.htm
Catholic social justice agency Caritas says the upcoming referendum on child discipline will not provide clarity on the issue. “Funding for the referendum could have been better used on family education,” says Director Mike Smith.
St Vinnies Centre cares (photo)
Ruapehu Press
http://tinyurl.com/lsf5r9
Lonely, bored, just want some time out or help with something? St Vinnies Community Care Centre may be the place for you.
Restoration of basilica in final stage
http://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/2594350/Restoration-of-basilica-in-final-stage
With the centenary of Timaru's St Patrick's Basilica looming, the restoration trust will start the final $120,000 stage of its project on Monday.
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INSPIRATIONAL TV - http://inspirationaltv.net
** Feeding all comers **
A reading and commentary on Mark 6:30-34 with Sr Judith Moroney and Anne Prior.
Especially for overseas readers: the top video on this week's Inspirational TV - 'Rugby religion' - gives a charming glimpse of a New Zealand institution, Saturday afternoon club rugby.
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NZ CATHOLIC PODCASTS
http://station15.libsyn.com
**Station XV** - Episode 23 - Charity, Truth and all that jazz
In this month's episode we talk about the Pope's new encyclical (Caritas in Veritate), the years of Paul and the priest, whether priestly celibacy is still relevant or not, more Swine Flu restrictions, and the fastest altar boy in the West?
**The Return of Catechiwi**
Catechiwi, an informative podcast on some of the fundamental teachings of the Catholic Faith, is back by popular demand.In this month's episode, Gavin Abraham speaks to Fr Peter Fitzsimons about the sacraments. Why are there seven? Are there scriptural foundations for them? And how do they change the people receiving the sacraments.
**Familia - Episode 10**
In this month's edition of the Familia Podcast we explore the questions; how do we best engage with friends and family who have had abortions and how long should a couple be engaged for before getting married? We also discuss Obama's speech at Notre Dame University, as well as the recent controversy that has erupted over Christopher West and Theology of the Body.
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'BEING FRANK' - http://www.beingfrank.co.nz
New Zealand Catholic Blogs. Some current topics ...
Remember that time, in your mother’s womb… (the mystery of life and the
culture of death) ... “Listen, Aldrin, I’m not as laid back as people think (the moon landing and
the existence of God) ... Those Episcopalians (developments in the American Episcopalian Church) ... Offer *pant* it *pant* up… (grace and offering things up) ... “Your fingers would remember their old strength better… if they grasped your sword” (more about Father Richard Rohr) ... A veiled courtesy? (headcoverings at Mass) ... Charity in Truth (Pope Benedict's new encyclical)
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'THE TABLET' (UK)
http://www.thetablet.co.uk
Because of a postal strike in Britain, the UK Catholic weekly 'The Tablet' has made the contents of this week's issue available free on its Website. In this issue ... As the number of British soldiers dying in Afghanistan rises, the defence expert Robert Fox examines the campaign and analyses its shortcomings... A professor of sociology from Warwick University analyses the Pope’s new encyclical, looking for what it tells us about human relationships... Family life in Britain is in crisis, and the breakdown of relationships has reached epidemic proportions. Iain Duncan Smith, the Catholic chairman of the Conservative think tank 'the Centre for Social Justice', advocates fiscal incentives as one of a package of measures aimed at changing the culture... 'The Last Crusaders' is a lively and engaging history of the Mediterranean world in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, and the power-struggles that pitted the Ottoman Empire against Christian Europe.
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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen, Jr.
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic
A gut check for American Catholicism
A broken wrist notwithstanding, Pope Benedict XVI is relaxing in Valle d’Aosta in northern Italy from July 13 to July 29, winding down after the exertions not only of the past year, but just the week before his vacation began. In fact, when the definitive history of Benedict XVI’s papacy is written, the first week of July 2009 might well deserve a chapter all by itself...
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WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
http://www.romereports.com (video)
http://www.youtube.com/vatican (news of Pope Benedict - video)
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EVENTS
'Be the Change': NZ Catholic Education Convention
29 - 31 July Wellington Convention Centre
Full details and registration: http://www.conference.co.nz/cathed09
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EMPLOYMENT
[Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Vacancies section of the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz ]
[Vacancies for Catholic youth workers are advertised on the Vacancies page of Connect.org.nz: http://www.connect.org.nz ]
NEWS & NOTES - 19 July 2009
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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE
http://www.cathcom.org.nz
Catholic bishops say reconciliation, not revenge, needed in prisons (July
17, 2009)
In a statement on imprisonment, New Zealand’s Catholic bishops have stressed that reconciliation, not revenge, must become the focus of the justice system in order to create a safer and more secure society. The statement 'Revenge or Reconciliation', released today, reflects the view of Chief Justice Dame Sian Elias and Corrections Department chief Barry Matthews that greater community involvement is needed to reduce New Zealand’s high prison rate...
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Leonard Gardner. Cathedral redevelopment (photos)
Build (Wellington, N.Z.), Jun/Jul 2009; n.112:p.46-47
http://www.branz.co.nz/welcome_to_build
The redevelopment of the Hamilton Catholic Diocese Cathedral.
Winter woolies (photo)
Hauraki Herald
http://tinyurl.com/l3msdz
Paroa Catholic Women's League has been doing its bit to keep orphans in European orphanages warm in their coming winter.
Bill Henderson: Liverpool in the blitz was his training ground (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/features/obituaries/2564833/Bill-Henderson-Liverpool-in-the-blitz-was-his-training-ground
The "father of the modern New Zealand Fire Service" never intended to be a fireman at all – he had wanted to be a policeman. But Bill Henderson’s dedication and self-discipline ensured a historic life as a decorated firefighter, setting up New Zealand's fire service training school and becoming the first fire commissioner.
Site cleared for new hall
The Leader, Nelson
http://tinyurl.com/n4y9r9
St Mary's Hall on Manuka Street has been demolished over the school holidays to make way for a new hall for St Joseph's School and parish.
Historic move for Catholic school (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/central-leader/2599967/Historic-move-for-Catholic-school
As the school holidays come to a close, Christ the King Primary School is getting ready to open new doors.
Higher calling for Arts Centre's stonemason (photo caption)
The Press, 15 Jul 2009, Edition 2, Page 8.
Arts Centre stonemason Paul Houlihan puts the finishing touches on a replacement cross for Our Lady Star of the Sea, a Catholic Church in Sumner. Houlihan, who has been in the stonemasonry business for 29 years, took a week to carve the 40-kilogram replica from an 80kg, one metre-long block of Oamaru stone. Arts Centre marketing manager Jennie Currie said the old cross, which was unstable and had a crack in it, was used as a template. The new cross will be erected today.
Vatican papers show different approaches to Maori by French priests (full
text)
http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/stories/2009/07/16/1245bbfe65ae
A different view of early contacts with Maori is emerging from the archives of the Vatican. Waatea News reports scholars are translating more than 2000 letters that Marist missionaries sent back to Rome from New Zealand and the Pacific islands between 1839 and 1854. Waikato University lecturer William Jennings says French Catholic priests had a markedly different approach to Maori than their English Anglican counterparts. Dr Jennings says the letters contain transcriptions of moteatea or traditional songs, as well as reports of debates in Maori between converts of the various Christian denominations.
University of Waikato. Early letters offer unique window into New Zealand
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/ED0907/S00055.htm
A collection of recently published letters from French missionaries in New Zealand is set to offer a unique window into the early history of European settlement here.
Caritas says child discipline referendum will not provide clarity
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0907/S00155.htm
Catholic social justice agency Caritas says the upcoming referendum on child discipline will not provide clarity on the issue. “Funding for the referendum could have been better used on family education,” says Director Mike Smith.
St Vinnies Centre cares (photo)
Ruapehu Press
http://tinyurl.com/lsf5r9
Lonely, bored, just want some time out or help with something? St Vinnies Community Care Centre may be the place for you.
Restoration of basilica in final stage
http://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/2594350/Restoration-of-basilica-in-final-stage
With the centenary of Timaru's St Patrick's Basilica looming, the restoration trust will start the final $120,000 stage of its project on Monday.
********************************************
INSPIRATIONAL TV - http://inspirationaltv.net
** Feeding all comers **
A reading and commentary on Mark 6:30-34 with Sr Judith Moroney and Anne Prior.
Especially for overseas readers: the top video on this week's Inspirational TV - 'Rugby religion' - gives a charming glimpse of a New Zealand institution, Saturday afternoon club rugby.
******************************************
NZ CATHOLIC PODCASTS
http://station15.libsyn.com
**Station XV** - Episode 23 - Charity, Truth and all that jazz
In this month's episode we talk about the Pope's new encyclical (Caritas in Veritate), the years of Paul and the priest, whether priestly celibacy is still relevant or not, more Swine Flu restrictions, and the fastest altar boy in the West?
**The Return of Catechiwi**
Catechiwi, an informative podcast on some of the fundamental teachings of the Catholic Faith, is back by popular demand.In this month's episode, Gavin Abraham speaks to Fr Peter Fitzsimons about the sacraments. Why are there seven? Are there scriptural foundations for them? And how do they change the people receiving the sacraments.
**Familia - Episode 10**
In this month's edition of the Familia Podcast we explore the questions; how do we best engage with friends and family who have had abortions and how long should a couple be engaged for before getting married? We also discuss Obama's speech at Notre Dame University, as well as the recent controversy that has erupted over Christopher West and Theology of the Body.
******************************************
'BEING FRANK' - http://www.beingfrank.co.nz
New Zealand Catholic Blogs. Some current topics ...
Remember that time, in your mother’s womb… (the mystery of life and the
culture of death) ... “Listen, Aldrin, I’m not as laid back as people think (the moon landing and
the existence of God) ... Those Episcopalians (developments in the American Episcopalian Church) ... Offer *pant* it *pant* up… (grace and offering things up) ... “Your fingers would remember their old strength better… if they grasped your sword” (more about Father Richard Rohr) ... A veiled courtesy? (headcoverings at Mass) ... Charity in Truth (Pope Benedict's new encyclical)
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'THE TABLET' (UK)
http://www.thetablet.co.uk
Because of a postal strike in Britain, the UK Catholic weekly 'The Tablet' has made the contents of this week's issue available free on its Website. In this issue ... As the number of British soldiers dying in Afghanistan rises, the defence expert Robert Fox examines the campaign and analyses its shortcomings... A professor of sociology from Warwick University analyses the Pope’s new encyclical, looking for what it tells us about human relationships... Family life in Britain is in crisis, and the breakdown of relationships has reached epidemic proportions. Iain Duncan Smith, the Catholic chairman of the Conservative think tank 'the Centre for Social Justice', advocates fiscal incentives as one of a package of measures aimed at changing the culture... 'The Last Crusaders' is a lively and engaging history of the Mediterranean world in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, and the power-struggles that pitted the Ottoman Empire against Christian Europe.
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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen, Jr.
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic
A gut check for American Catholicism
A broken wrist notwithstanding, Pope Benedict XVI is relaxing in Valle d’Aosta in northern Italy from July 13 to July 29, winding down after the exertions not only of the past year, but just the week before his vacation began. In fact, when the definitive history of Benedict XVI’s papacy is written, the first week of July 2009 might well deserve a chapter all by itself...
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WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
http://www.romereports.com (video)
http://www.youtube.com/vatican (news of Pope Benedict - video)
**********************************************
EVENTS
'Be the Change': NZ Catholic Education Convention
29 - 31 July Wellington Convention Centre
Full details and registration: http://www.conference.co.nz/cathed09
****************************
EMPLOYMENT
[Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Vacancies section of the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz ]
[Vacancies for Catholic youth workers are advertised on the Vacancies page of Connect.org.nz: http://www.connect.org.nz ]
Sunday, July 12, 2009
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NEWS & NOTES - 12 July 2009
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'NZ CATHOLIC' - No. 320 July 12 - 25 2009
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
In this issue ... Warning issued on school charges ... Christchurch explores permanaent diaconate ... Habndling of abuse claims likely to improve ... Waihola's Lady is much travelled ... Year for Priests: A conversation with Fr Michael Gielen .. Celibacy in the 21st century: should the Church keep it? ... Ascent of Mt Sinai offers two lessons .. Catholic tennis institutions close ... Books: Guides for liturgy, preparation, training
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
St Mary's Hall final days (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/news/2585538/St-Marys-Hall-final-days
Nelson woman Diana Clark is doing her bit to record history. Every day for the past two weeks she has gone to Manuka St to photograph the demolition of the 100-year-old St Mary's Hall.
Three cheers for Taeja (photo)
East and Bays Courier
http://tinyurl.com/l8ps87
10-year-old St Mary's Catholic School pupil Taeja Maliepo was the winner of her school's Chopper Challenge, a fitness regime fundraiser for the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust.
Wacky fun (photo)
Queenstown Mirror
http://tinyurl.com/lu7aaj
St Gerard's Primary School pupils got into the spirit of Wacky Wednesday last week to raise money to rebuild a school in Papua New Guinea.
Blankets needed for big drive
Western Leader
http://tinyurl.com/nklhxg
A massive blanket drive is being co-ordinated by Marist College to cover women's refuges and emergency housing schemes.
Spy trial shifted to capital
http://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/news/2583225/Spy-trial-shifted-to-capital
The trial of three peace activists accused of damaging one of the Waihopai spy base domes will be held in Wellington rather than Blenheim. On April 30 last year, Auckland Dominican friar and Catholic priest Peter Murnane, Hokianga farmer Sam Land and Otaki organic gardener Adrian Leason were charged with causing intentional damage and entering a building with intent to commit a crime.
Hundred voices unite
http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/north-shore-times/2579663/Hundred-voices-unite
Church choirs from across Auckland are taking part in a festival that comes to the North Shore on August 2.
Overhaul helps church simplify complaints policy
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/2576997/Overhaul-helps-church-simplify-complaints-policy
Claims of abuse within the Catholic Church will go straight to a national body from September for investigation.
End of 150-year era for Marists (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/2573546/End-of-150-year-era-for-Marists
Ninety-three-year-old Father Gordon Kerins is packing up his golf clubs and is on the move. The retired priest will leave his home in Waitara at the end of next month when Taranaki's last Marist community shuts its doors and the remaining three members leave.
Reconciliation Foreshadowed in Foreshore and Seabed Review report
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0907/S00076.htm
Catholic social justice agency Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand welcomes the Ministerial Review Panel’s Foreshore and Seabed Review report as a practical and pragmatic approach to one of the most divisive issues of recent years, which gives an opportunity for reconciliation.
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INSPIRATIONAL TV - http://inspirationaltv.net
** With us every day **
A reading and commentary on Mark 6:7-13 with Suzanne O'Rourke and Fr David Kennerley (difficult to hear because of background noise).
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'BEING FRANK' - http://www.beingfrank.co.nz
New Zealand Catholic Blogs. Some current topics ...
Peace of heart (on ‘Searching for and maintaining peace’ by Father Jacques Philippe) ... If they say - Why, why, tell em that is human nature (on the legacy of Michael Jackson and the case of Sean Davidson, who killed his mother) ... Why do people go on holiday to Africa and do silly things? (report from Dakar, Senegal) ... Little pig, little pig, let me come in (on the visit of Fr Richard Rohr) ... 12% more happiness and fulfillment? (advancement of women in the workplace)
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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen, Jr.
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic
The $64,000 question from Benedict's encyclical, and other Vatican goings-on
Now that Pope Benedict XVI's encyclical on the economy, Caritas in Veritate, is finally out, the predictable war of spin is well underway. Partisan reactions on both the Catholic left and right already seem clear, which might be referred to as the "Khrushchev letter" and the "Blue Meanies" strategies respectively.
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WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
http://www.romereports.com (video)
http://www.youtube.com/vatican (news of Pope Benedict - video)
**********************************************
EVENTS
'Be the Change': NZ Catholic Education Convention
29 - 31 July Wellington Convention Centre
Full details and registration: http://www.conference.co.nz/cathed09
****************************
EMPLOYMENT
[Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Vacancies section of the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz ]
[Vacancies for Catholic youth workers are advertised on the Vacancies page of Connect.org.nz: http://www.connect.org.nz ]
NEWS & NOTES - 12 July 2009
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'NZ CATHOLIC' - No. 320 July 12 - 25 2009
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
In this issue ... Warning issued on school charges ... Christchurch explores permanaent diaconate ... Habndling of abuse claims likely to improve ... Waihola's Lady is much travelled ... Year for Priests: A conversation with Fr Michael Gielen .. Celibacy in the 21st century: should the Church keep it? ... Ascent of Mt Sinai offers two lessons .. Catholic tennis institutions close ... Books: Guides for liturgy, preparation, training
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
St Mary's Hall final days (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/news/2585538/St-Marys-Hall-final-days
Nelson woman Diana Clark is doing her bit to record history. Every day for the past two weeks she has gone to Manuka St to photograph the demolition of the 100-year-old St Mary's Hall.
Three cheers for Taeja (photo)
East and Bays Courier
http://tinyurl.com/l8ps87
10-year-old St Mary's Catholic School pupil Taeja Maliepo was the winner of her school's Chopper Challenge, a fitness regime fundraiser for the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust.
Wacky fun (photo)
Queenstown Mirror
http://tinyurl.com/lu7aaj
St Gerard's Primary School pupils got into the spirit of Wacky Wednesday last week to raise money to rebuild a school in Papua New Guinea.
Blankets needed for big drive
Western Leader
http://tinyurl.com/nklhxg
A massive blanket drive is being co-ordinated by Marist College to cover women's refuges and emergency housing schemes.
Spy trial shifted to capital
http://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/news/2583225/Spy-trial-shifted-to-capital
The trial of three peace activists accused of damaging one of the Waihopai spy base domes will be held in Wellington rather than Blenheim. On April 30 last year, Auckland Dominican friar and Catholic priest Peter Murnane, Hokianga farmer Sam Land and Otaki organic gardener Adrian Leason were charged with causing intentional damage and entering a building with intent to commit a crime.
Hundred voices unite
http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/north-shore-times/2579663/Hundred-voices-unite
Church choirs from across Auckland are taking part in a festival that comes to the North Shore on August 2.
Overhaul helps church simplify complaints policy
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/2576997/Overhaul-helps-church-simplify-complaints-policy
Claims of abuse within the Catholic Church will go straight to a national body from September for investigation.
End of 150-year era for Marists (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/2573546/End-of-150-year-era-for-Marists
Ninety-three-year-old Father Gordon Kerins is packing up his golf clubs and is on the move. The retired priest will leave his home in Waitara at the end of next month when Taranaki's last Marist community shuts its doors and the remaining three members leave.
Reconciliation Foreshadowed in Foreshore and Seabed Review report
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0907/S00076.htm
Catholic social justice agency Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand welcomes the Ministerial Review Panel’s Foreshore and Seabed Review report as a practical and pragmatic approach to one of the most divisive issues of recent years, which gives an opportunity for reconciliation.
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INSPIRATIONAL TV - http://inspirationaltv.net
** With us every day **
A reading and commentary on Mark 6:7-13 with Suzanne O'Rourke and Fr David Kennerley (difficult to hear because of background noise).
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'BEING FRANK' - http://www.beingfrank.co.nz
New Zealand Catholic Blogs. Some current topics ...
Peace of heart (on ‘Searching for and maintaining peace’ by Father Jacques Philippe) ... If they say - Why, why, tell em that is human nature (on the legacy of Michael Jackson and the case of Sean Davidson, who killed his mother) ... Why do people go on holiday to Africa and do silly things? (report from Dakar, Senegal) ... Little pig, little pig, let me come in (on the visit of Fr Richard Rohr) ... 12% more happiness and fulfillment? (advancement of women in the workplace)
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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen, Jr.
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic
The $64,000 question from Benedict's encyclical, and other Vatican goings-on
Now that Pope Benedict XVI's encyclical on the economy, Caritas in Veritate, is finally out, the predictable war of spin is well underway. Partisan reactions on both the Catholic left and right already seem clear, which might be referred to as the "Khrushchev letter" and the "Blue Meanies" strategies respectively.
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WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
http://www.romereports.com (video)
http://www.youtube.com/vatican (news of Pope Benedict - video)
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EVENTS
'Be the Change': NZ Catholic Education Convention
29 - 31 July Wellington Convention Centre
Full details and registration: http://www.conference.co.nz/cathed09
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EMPLOYMENT
[Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Vacancies section of the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz ]
[Vacancies for Catholic youth workers are advertised on the Vacancies page of Connect.org.nz: http://www.connect.org.nz ]
Sunday, July 5, 2009
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NEWS & NOTES - 5 July 2009
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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE
http://www.cathcom.org.nz
New technology used to spread message of St Paul (3 July 2009)
Using innovative technology that opens our world to new learning possibilities “is truly a fitting way to close the Church year that has celebrated our great Gospel communicator,” said Brisbane’s Archbishop John Bathersby before opening the St Paul E-Conference with a prayer...
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'WEL-COM' - The newspaper of Wellington and Palmerston North dioceses
http://www.welcom.org.nz
News
Wel-com proofreader honoured ... Why we are so violent towards our children? ... Expectations of children key in violence stats
World News
West Papuan priest risks life to speak of oppression ... Caritas helps 60,000 cyclone survivors in Myanmar ... Caritas warns of genocide in Zimbabwe, calls for arms ban
Columns
Guest editorial: We believed the lie, by Fr James Lyons ... The Year of the Priest: Biblical reflections on priesthood, by Kieran Fenn FMS ... Archbishop's Column: I invite you to collaborate with me, by Archbishop John Dew
Schools
St Cath's new charity initiative ... Hutt school tops wearable arts ... Marist St Pat's takes the prized Swindale after eight tries
Features
My journey from parental smacking ... Protect our children - vote 'yes' ... From the Year of Paul to the Year of the Priest
Wellington
Old hands steer pathway into a new era ... Newtown People's Market a regular ... The cathedral 160 years ago
Palmerston North
Sharing the gospel using social context ... Prisoners share Lenten message of hope ... Southern Delights
Reflect, with Veronica Lawson RSM
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Perfecting an ancient art form (photo)
Northern Outlook
http://tinyurl.com/lcnvng
When the sun shines, windows in cathedrals, churches and historic buildings around New Zealand glow with the colours of stained-glass painter Graham Stewarts's passion.
New school an ‘exciting challenge’
Eastern Courier | 3 Jul 2009 Page: 7
Construction is “full steam ahead” for Sancta Maria Catholic Primary School. The new Flat Bush school is due to open in February next door to Sancta Maria Catholic College between Te Irirangi Drive and Chapel Rd. It will have a roll of 260
Radio NZ. Sunday Morning, with Chris Laidlaw. Feature interview: The
Spirituality of Boys
http://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/sunday/20090705
F. Washington (Tony) Jarvis, an Episcopal priest, teaches at Yale University where he is Director of the Educational Leadership and Ministry Program at the Berkeley Divinity School. He's in New Zealand for the International Boys School Coalition's annual conference being held at Lindisfarne College in Hawke's Bay, where he's speaking on "Meeting Boys' Deepest Needs: Ten Changes We Need to Make as We Try to Help Boys Grow Spiritually".
Blanket appeal to help refuges
Central Leader
http://tinyurl.com/n8b8hb
A massive blanket drive is being co-ordinated by Marist College to cover women's refuges and emergency housing schemes.
Devine an indomitable cavalier
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,25730104-31501,00.html
Frank Devine, who died yesterday, was the laughing cavalier of Australian journalism. His laughter, often noisy, was always infectious. Commenting on the former editor of three of News Corporation's newspapers, including The Australian, chairman and chief executive Rupert Murdoch says: "Frank had a great sense of humour ... which he applied to nearly everything in life."
Paper thin skin
East and Bays Courier
http://tinyurl.com/l8eflv
At St Mary's Catholic school in Ellerslie, eight-year-old Simon Lasso occasionally has to sit out games and sports and has trouble using his gloved hands to make things.
School blessed by beginning (photo)
Cambridge Edition
http://tinyurl.com/lvqdor
St Peter's Catholic School held the world premiere of its production 'In the Beginning' last week with a total of 196 students on stage in various roles.
Hundreds farewell 'surfer dude' (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/christchurch/2557359/Hundreds-farewell-surfer-dude
More than 700 mourners farewelled a "surfer dude with a loving heart" in Christchurch yesterday. Lawyer Johnathan McCarthy, 50, who died last week, was a surfing identity and environmental campaigner known to many as "The Fang".
Don’t contract out punishment Caritas says
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0907/S00014.htm
Management of prisons should not be contracted out, Catholic social justice agency Caritas told Parliament’s Law and Order Select Committee today.
City stayed with Canadian psychiatrist (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/features/obituaries/2553594/City-stayed-with-Canadian-psychiatrist
Southland-born Dr John Flannery, who has died aged 73 in Toronto, was a GP in Wellington before emigrating to Canada, where he became a prominent psychiatrist and analyst.
The `face' of St Mary's School calling it a day (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/tribune/2549393/The-face-of-St-Marys-School-calling-it-a-day
Hers is the first face visitors to St Mary's School see. She's there when a sick child needs reassurance and for staff in a hurry for stationery. But after 25 years as the Palmerston North Catholic school's administration manager, Mrs Carey is saying farewell.
Parents quit school board and pull kids from class
The Horowhenua Mail
http://tinyurl.com/mu8gc6
An Otaki primary school is being accused of failing to teach its children basic maths and English by a group of parents who resigned from the school board in protest last week.
Outrage as pupils told to pick up used condoms (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/education/2550633/School-row-over-condoms
Board members at an Otaki Catholic primary school have resigned after children were forced to pick up used condoms in the grounds.
Sister Mary - A life well travelled (photo)
http://www.ashburtonguardian.co.nz/index.asp?articleid=13020
When Mary Cosgrove was just 19, she turned her back on her teenage years, entering the religious order of the Sisters of Mercy, founded in Ireland in 1831. Sixty years later she’s finally ready to retire. She shares with chief reporter Sue Newman the story of a life that, by today’s standards is extraordinary.
Neighbours consider appeal
http://www.odt.co.nz/news/queenstown-lakes/63181/neighbours-consider-appeal
Neighbours of a newly-approved Catholic school near Arrowtown are considering appealing its resource consent. A resource consent, with 22 conditions, was granted for a 112-pupil primary school at Speargrass Flat valley despite 26 of 28 submissions opposing it.
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INSPIRATIONAL TV - http://inspirationaltv.net
** Who is Jesus? **
A reading and commentary on Mark 6:1-6 with Rev Frank Nelson and Dr Frank Pelly at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.
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'BEING FRANK' - http://www.beingfrank.co.nz
New Zealand Catholic Blogs. Some current topics ...
Coming Home (the experience of conversion as an adult) ... “Dear Lord, ... freeze everything as it is and I won’t ask for anything more" (Why can’t we live in a perfect world?) ... I’m addicted to order…is there some kind of support group for this? ... Taize among the children of the quartier (a Taizé brother in Senegal) ... A tale of two celebrities - and that darned swine flu thing again! (Michael Jackson and Farrah Fawcett) ... The imperfect origins of necessary infrastructure ("Why doesn’t the Church sell up all its nice buildings and assets?") ... Catholic guilt ("I would love to go to church without feeling guilty")
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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen, Jr.
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic
A key to reading Benedict's social encyclical
Italians have a wonderful phrase, chiave di lettura, which literally means a "key to reading." It refers to some core idea, or perspective, that can help make sense of a complex mass of material. Since Benedict XVI's long-awaited encyclical on the economy is finally set to appear next Tuesday, it seems a good time to float a possible chiave di lettura for the document, which I can express in one word: synthesis...
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WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
http://www.romereports.com (video)
http://www.youtube.com/vatican (news of Pope Benedict - video)
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EVENTS
'Be the Change': NZ Catholic Education Convention
29 - 31 July Wellington Convention Centre
Full details and registration: http://www.conference.co.nz/cathed09
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EMPLOYMENT
[Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Vacancies section of the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz ]
[Vacancies for Catholic youth workers are advertised on the Vacancies page of Connect.org.nz: http://www.connect.org.nz ]
Executive Assistant, Missionz (the Pontifical Mission Societies)
http://www.chch.catholic.org.nz/?sid=1000
Details in Welcom July 2009 p.4, at
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-me-jobs/Office-administration/Administration/listing-225216999.htm
and from Mike Hurdle, Micah Partners, tel: 64-4-499 4749, mobile: 64-21-552
929, fax: 64-4-499 7375, e-mail: contact@micahpartners.co.nz. Closing date: 10 July 2009
NEWS & NOTES - 5 July 2009
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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE
http://www.cathcom.org.nz
New technology used to spread message of St Paul (3 July 2009)
Using innovative technology that opens our world to new learning possibilities “is truly a fitting way to close the Church year that has celebrated our great Gospel communicator,” said Brisbane’s Archbishop John Bathersby before opening the St Paul E-Conference with a prayer...
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'WEL-COM' - The newspaper of Wellington and Palmerston North dioceses
http://www.welcom.org.nz
News
Wel-com proofreader honoured ... Why we are so violent towards our children? ... Expectations of children key in violence stats
World News
West Papuan priest risks life to speak of oppression ... Caritas helps 60,000 cyclone survivors in Myanmar ... Caritas warns of genocide in Zimbabwe, calls for arms ban
Columns
Guest editorial: We believed the lie, by Fr James Lyons ... The Year of the Priest: Biblical reflections on priesthood, by Kieran Fenn FMS ... Archbishop's Column: I invite you to collaborate with me, by Archbishop John Dew
Schools
St Cath's new charity initiative ... Hutt school tops wearable arts ... Marist St Pat's takes the prized Swindale after eight tries
Features
My journey from parental smacking ... Protect our children - vote 'yes' ... From the Year of Paul to the Year of the Priest
Wellington
Old hands steer pathway into a new era ... Newtown People's Market a regular ... The cathedral 160 years ago
Palmerston North
Sharing the gospel using social context ... Prisoners share Lenten message of hope ... Southern Delights
Reflect, with Veronica Lawson RSM
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Perfecting an ancient art form (photo)
Northern Outlook
http://tinyurl.com/lcnvng
When the sun shines, windows in cathedrals, churches and historic buildings around New Zealand glow with the colours of stained-glass painter Graham Stewarts's passion.
New school an ‘exciting challenge’
Eastern Courier | 3 Jul 2009 Page: 7
Construction is “full steam ahead” for Sancta Maria Catholic Primary School. The new Flat Bush school is due to open in February next door to Sancta Maria Catholic College between Te Irirangi Drive and Chapel Rd. It will have a roll of 260
Radio NZ. Sunday Morning, with Chris Laidlaw. Feature interview: The
Spirituality of Boys
http://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/sunday/20090705
F. Washington (Tony) Jarvis, an Episcopal priest, teaches at Yale University where he is Director of the Educational Leadership and Ministry Program at the Berkeley Divinity School. He's in New Zealand for the International Boys School Coalition's annual conference being held at Lindisfarne College in Hawke's Bay, where he's speaking on "Meeting Boys' Deepest Needs: Ten Changes We Need to Make as We Try to Help Boys Grow Spiritually".
Blanket appeal to help refuges
Central Leader
http://tinyurl.com/n8b8hb
A massive blanket drive is being co-ordinated by Marist College to cover women's refuges and emergency housing schemes.
Devine an indomitable cavalier
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,25730104-31501,00.html
Frank Devine, who died yesterday, was the laughing cavalier of Australian journalism. His laughter, often noisy, was always infectious. Commenting on the former editor of three of News Corporation's newspapers, including The Australian, chairman and chief executive Rupert Murdoch says: "Frank had a great sense of humour ... which he applied to nearly everything in life."
Paper thin skin
East and Bays Courier
http://tinyurl.com/l8eflv
At St Mary's Catholic school in Ellerslie, eight-year-old Simon Lasso occasionally has to sit out games and sports and has trouble using his gloved hands to make things.
School blessed by beginning (photo)
Cambridge Edition
http://tinyurl.com/lvqdor
St Peter's Catholic School held the world premiere of its production 'In the Beginning' last week with a total of 196 students on stage in various roles.
Hundreds farewell 'surfer dude' (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/christchurch/2557359/Hundreds-farewell-surfer-dude
More than 700 mourners farewelled a "surfer dude with a loving heart" in Christchurch yesterday. Lawyer Johnathan McCarthy, 50, who died last week, was a surfing identity and environmental campaigner known to many as "The Fang".
Don’t contract out punishment Caritas says
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0907/S00014.htm
Management of prisons should not be contracted out, Catholic social justice agency Caritas told Parliament’s Law and Order Select Committee today.
City stayed with Canadian psychiatrist (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/features/obituaries/2553594/City-stayed-with-Canadian-psychiatrist
Southland-born Dr John Flannery, who has died aged 73 in Toronto, was a GP in Wellington before emigrating to Canada, where he became a prominent psychiatrist and analyst.
The `face' of St Mary's School calling it a day (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/tribune/2549393/The-face-of-St-Marys-School-calling-it-a-day
Hers is the first face visitors to St Mary's School see. She's there when a sick child needs reassurance and for staff in a hurry for stationery. But after 25 years as the Palmerston North Catholic school's administration manager, Mrs Carey is saying farewell.
Parents quit school board and pull kids from class
The Horowhenua Mail
http://tinyurl.com/mu8gc6
An Otaki primary school is being accused of failing to teach its children basic maths and English by a group of parents who resigned from the school board in protest last week.
Outrage as pupils told to pick up used condoms (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/education/2550633/School-row-over-condoms
Board members at an Otaki Catholic primary school have resigned after children were forced to pick up used condoms in the grounds.
Sister Mary - A life well travelled (photo)
http://www.ashburtonguardian.co.nz/index.asp?articleid=13020
When Mary Cosgrove was just 19, she turned her back on her teenage years, entering the religious order of the Sisters of Mercy, founded in Ireland in 1831. Sixty years later she’s finally ready to retire. She shares with chief reporter Sue Newman the story of a life that, by today’s standards is extraordinary.
Neighbours consider appeal
http://www.odt.co.nz/news/queenstown-lakes/63181/neighbours-consider-appeal
Neighbours of a newly-approved Catholic school near Arrowtown are considering appealing its resource consent. A resource consent, with 22 conditions, was granted for a 112-pupil primary school at Speargrass Flat valley despite 26 of 28 submissions opposing it.
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INSPIRATIONAL TV - http://inspirationaltv.net
** Who is Jesus? **
A reading and commentary on Mark 6:1-6 with Rev Frank Nelson and Dr Frank Pelly at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.
******************************************
'BEING FRANK' - http://www.beingfrank.co.nz
New Zealand Catholic Blogs. Some current topics ...
Coming Home (the experience of conversion as an adult) ... “Dear Lord, ... freeze everything as it is and I won’t ask for anything more" (Why can’t we live in a perfect world?) ... I’m addicted to order…is there some kind of support group for this? ... Taize among the children of the quartier (a Taizé brother in Senegal) ... A tale of two celebrities - and that darned swine flu thing again! (Michael Jackson and Farrah Fawcett) ... The imperfect origins of necessary infrastructure ("Why doesn’t the Church sell up all its nice buildings and assets?") ... Catholic guilt ("I would love to go to church without feeling guilty")
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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen, Jr.
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic
A key to reading Benedict's social encyclical
Italians have a wonderful phrase, chiave di lettura, which literally means a "key to reading." It refers to some core idea, or perspective, that can help make sense of a complex mass of material. Since Benedict XVI's long-awaited encyclical on the economy is finally set to appear next Tuesday, it seems a good time to float a possible chiave di lettura for the document, which I can express in one word: synthesis...
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WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
http://www.romereports.com (video)
http://www.youtube.com/vatican (news of Pope Benedict - video)
**********************************************
EVENTS
'Be the Change': NZ Catholic Education Convention
29 - 31 July Wellington Convention Centre
Full details and registration: http://www.conference.co.nz/cathed09
****************************
EMPLOYMENT
[Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Vacancies section of the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz ]
[Vacancies for Catholic youth workers are advertised on the Vacancies page of Connect.org.nz: http://www.connect.org.nz ]
Executive Assistant, Missionz (the Pontifical Mission Societies)
http://www.chch.catholic.org.nz/?sid=1000
Details in Welcom July 2009 p.4, at
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-me-jobs/Office-administration/Administration/listing-225216999.htm
and from Mike Hurdle, Micah Partners, tel: 64-4-499 4749, mobile: 64-21-552
929, fax: 64-4-499 7375, e-mail: contact@micahpartners.co.nz. Closing date: 10 July 2009
Sunday, June 28, 2009
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NEWS & NOTES - 28 June 2009
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'NZ CATHOLIC' - No. 319 June 28 - July 11 2009
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
Bishops explain swine flu measures .. Bishops make plans to find their episcopal successors ... Maori Mass translation advances ... 16 graduate from Good Shepherd College ... Year for Priests icon will travel around New Zealand ... 380 bowlers compete at national Catholic contest ... Advertising feature: Pilgrimages
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
College tackles drug use
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/christchurch/2544504/College-tackles-drug-use
A Christchurch boys' school is putting pupils through courses to "wean them off" drugs. A St Bede's College pupil who arrived at a school team practice affected by cannabis last month has been put on the rehabilitation course.
New Catholic primary school gains approval
http://www.odt.co.nz/your-town/queenstown/62636/new-catholic-primary-school-gains-approval
A $3 million Roman Catholic primary school near Arrowtown has been been approved by the Queenstown Lakes District Council, despite opposition from residents in the area.
Neighbours disappointed with school's approval
http://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/news/2533009/Disappointment-over-schools-approval
The approval of a Catholic school in a rural area of the Wakatipu basin is "bitterly disappointing" for neighbours who have been battling the proposal.
Churches advising congregants on H1N1 (text and video)
http://tvnz.co.nz/health-news/churches-advising-congregants-h1n1-2791908
Churches are playing a vital role in their communities in managing the H1N1 pandemic.
School shuts hostel after flu outbreak
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/wellington/2524863/Hostel-shut-after-flu-outbreak
Swine flu has forced the closure of the hostel at a Wellington boarding school as the number of New Zealand cases tops 300.
Milestone for Mary (photo)
http://www.times.co.nz/cms/news/2009/06/milestone_for_mary.php
Receiving well-wishes from the Queen, the Pope and Prime Minister is not unusual for Mary Walsh, who celebrated reaching the age of 104 on Friday.
Major upgrade for basilica considered (photo)
http://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/62048/major-upgrade-basilica-considered
Dunedin's Catholic diocese is floating the idea of a major upgrade of its St Patrick's Basilica, in South Dunedin. The building, designed by F. W. Petre and opened in October 1894, needs strengthening work to meet earthquake regulations.
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INSPIRATIONAL TV - http://inspirationaltv.net
** Who do you believe in? **
"On this rock I will build my church": a reading and commentary on Matthew 13:16-19 with Rev Frank Nelson and Dr Frank Pelly at St Paul's Cathedral (Anglican), Wellington.
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'BEING FRANK' - http://www.beingfrank.co.nz
New Zealand Catholic Blogs. Some current topics ...
‘Heteronormativity’ (an article criticising Disney for perpetuating ‘heteronormativity’) ... “I’m Worried (Need Money)’.” (on luck and friendship) ... Because the Night Belongs to Love (not lust) (a pastoral letter by Bishop Victor Galeone) ... Hands-down, it’s Hans for Holy Saturday… (a quote from Hans Urs Von Balthasar) ... The waterline is rising… (the anti-smacking referendum) ... Teacher/preacher (the Year of the Priest) ... Get out of my way! (on self-control)
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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen, Jr.
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic
Hard truths about Jews and Catholics
So far, 2009 isn't shaping up as a banner year in Jewish-Catholic relations. We've seen continuing fallout from the revival last year of a Good Friday prayer for the conversion of Jews, uproar over lifting the excommunication of a Holocaust-denying bishop, and a trip to the Middle East where the pope drew rave reviews everywhere but Israel. This week alone brought a new chapter in old debates over Pius XII, and a mini-fracas over a note from the U.S. bishops saying that Christ's message is meant for Jews too...
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WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
http://www.romereports.com (video)
http://www.youtube.com/vatican (news of Pope Benedict - video)
**********************************************
EVENTS
'Be the Change': NZ Catholic Education Convention
29 - 31 July Wellington Convention Centre
Full details and registration: http://www.conference.co.nz/cathed09
****************************
EMPLOYMENT
[Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Vacancies section of the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz ]
[Vacancies for Catholic youth workers are advertised on the Vacancies page of Connect.org.nz: http://www.connect.org.nz ]
NEWS & NOTES - 28 June 2009
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'NZ CATHOLIC' - No. 319 June 28 - July 11 2009
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
Bishops explain swine flu measures .. Bishops make plans to find their episcopal successors ... Maori Mass translation advances ... 16 graduate from Good Shepherd College ... Year for Priests icon will travel around New Zealand ... 380 bowlers compete at national Catholic contest ... Advertising feature: Pilgrimages
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
College tackles drug use
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/christchurch/2544504/College-tackles-drug-use
A Christchurch boys' school is putting pupils through courses to "wean them off" drugs. A St Bede's College pupil who arrived at a school team practice affected by cannabis last month has been put on the rehabilitation course.
New Catholic primary school gains approval
http://www.odt.co.nz/your-town/queenstown/62636/new-catholic-primary-school-gains-approval
A $3 million Roman Catholic primary school near Arrowtown has been been approved by the Queenstown Lakes District Council, despite opposition from residents in the area.
Neighbours disappointed with school's approval
http://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/news/2533009/Disappointment-over-schools-approval
The approval of a Catholic school in a rural area of the Wakatipu basin is "bitterly disappointing" for neighbours who have been battling the proposal.
Churches advising congregants on H1N1 (text and video)
http://tvnz.co.nz/health-news/churches-advising-congregants-h1n1-2791908
Churches are playing a vital role in their communities in managing the H1N1 pandemic.
School shuts hostel after flu outbreak
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/wellington/2524863/Hostel-shut-after-flu-outbreak
Swine flu has forced the closure of the hostel at a Wellington boarding school as the number of New Zealand cases tops 300.
Milestone for Mary (photo)
http://www.times.co.nz/cms/news/2009/06/milestone_for_mary.php
Receiving well-wishes from the Queen, the Pope and Prime Minister is not unusual for Mary Walsh, who celebrated reaching the age of 104 on Friday.
Major upgrade for basilica considered (photo)
http://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/62048/major-upgrade-basilica-considered
Dunedin's Catholic diocese is floating the idea of a major upgrade of its St Patrick's Basilica, in South Dunedin. The building, designed by F. W. Petre and opened in October 1894, needs strengthening work to meet earthquake regulations.
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INSPIRATIONAL TV - http://inspirationaltv.net
** Who do you believe in? **
"On this rock I will build my church": a reading and commentary on Matthew 13:16-19 with Rev Frank Nelson and Dr Frank Pelly at St Paul's Cathedral (Anglican), Wellington.
******************************************
'BEING FRANK' - http://www.beingfrank.co.nz
New Zealand Catholic Blogs. Some current topics ...
‘Heteronormativity’ (an article criticising Disney for perpetuating ‘heteronormativity’) ... “I’m Worried (Need Money)’.” (on luck and friendship) ... Because the Night Belongs to Love (not lust) (a pastoral letter by Bishop Victor Galeone) ... Hands-down, it’s Hans for Holy Saturday… (a quote from Hans Urs Von Balthasar) ... The waterline is rising… (the anti-smacking referendum) ... Teacher/preacher (the Year of the Priest) ... Get out of my way! (on self-control)
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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen, Jr.
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic
Hard truths about Jews and Catholics
So far, 2009 isn't shaping up as a banner year in Jewish-Catholic relations. We've seen continuing fallout from the revival last year of a Good Friday prayer for the conversion of Jews, uproar over lifting the excommunication of a Holocaust-denying bishop, and a trip to the Middle East where the pope drew rave reviews everywhere but Israel. This week alone brought a new chapter in old debates over Pius XII, and a mini-fracas over a note from the U.S. bishops saying that Christ's message is meant for Jews too...
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WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
http://www.romereports.com (video)
http://www.youtube.com/vatican (news of Pope Benedict - video)
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EVENTS
'Be the Change': NZ Catholic Education Convention
29 - 31 July Wellington Convention Centre
Full details and registration: http://www.conference.co.nz/cathed09
****************************
EMPLOYMENT
[Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Vacancies section of the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz ]
[Vacancies for Catholic youth workers are advertised on the Vacancies page of Connect.org.nz: http://www.connect.org.nz ]
Sunday, June 21, 2009
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NEWS & NOTES - 21 June 2009
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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE
http://www.cathcom.org.nz
Letter on flu actions from bishops ( June 19, 2009)
New Zealand’s Catholic bishops have distributed a pastoral letter to priests around the country outlining precautionary measures to be taken during the Influenza A (H1N1) ‘swine flu’ pandemic. They sought medical advice before deciding what actions to take...
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Swine flu measures for Catholic mass
http://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/2510894/Swine-flu-measures-for-Catholic-mass
Swine flu has again affected Catholic Masses around New Zealand, only days after the Sacred Heart Bascillica in Timaru stopped parishoners from receiving communion wine.
Church, schools deal with flu
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/health/news/article.cfm?c_id=204&objectid=10579161
New Zealand's Catholic community has become the latest group affected by the swine flu outbreak. Yesterday, Bishop Denis Browne, president of New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference, directed parishes to limit the distribution of holy communion.
Flu shutdown hits capital school
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/wellington/2518811/Flu-shutdown-hits-capital-school
Swine flu has forced the first Wellington school closure as the number of confirmed and suspected cases soars towards 1000. Porirua Holy Family School closed on Thursday after a regional public health officer told the principal that an unconfirmed number of pupils had the virus.
Swine flu toll at 109, businesses, schools closed
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/health/news/article.cfm?c_id=204&objectid=10578835
In Auckland, St Patrick's School in Panmure was closed yesterday for seven days after one confirmed case of swine flu and 37 pupils reporting flu-like symptoms.
Some schools wary of sex education for young
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/education/2503038/Some-schools-wary-of-sex-education-for-young
Early-developing children should be set aside for sex-education classes apart from other pupils, the Catholic Education Office says.
Catholic priests to spend focus on classroom (photo)
http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=123552
Sense of purpose ... Father Kevin McGuire, who has been teaching at Cawaci for 16 years, plans to continue doing so until he retires.
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INSPIRATIONAL TV - http://inspirationaltv.net
** Wind turbine energy **
Sister Mary Scanlan is inspired by the power of the wind to reflect on the power of the Holy Spirit
** Calming the storm **
A reading and commentary on Mark 4 35-41 with Fr Barry Scannell sm at St Mary of the Angels, Wellington.
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'BEING FRANK' - http://www.beingfrank.co.nz
New Zealand Catholic Blogs. Some current topics ...
Visual Impact (in search of quality Catholic video) ... "Marge, you’re standing in the way of my boyhood dream ..." (a documentary on baby-buying) ... Ummmm Pork (on the liturgical recommendations in light of swine flu) ... Did I break the comments record? And a bit on trust… (from Africa: why we must pray for holy young men to be called to the priesthood) ... Something serious, something not so serious (Family Life NZ media release on abortion statistics) ... Write for the right to Rite III? (Palmerston North Diocese and Rite III Reconciliation) ... Folklore? (a letter on miracles)
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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen, Jr.
http://ncronline.org/news/taking-bishops-temperature-obama-notre-dame
The bishops talk privately about Notre Dame-Obama
I spent much of this week in San Antonio for the spring meeting of the U.S. bishops, where the press gallery was the loneliest corner of the room. Largely because the bishops opted not to put the flap over Notre Dame and President Barack Obama on their public agenda, many media organizations, including every major secular news outlet in the country, took a pass. In reality, the fact that the Notre Dame-Obama controversy wasn't floated in public merely meant that it was talked about everywhere else...
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WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
http://www.romereports.com (video)
http://www.youtube.com/vatican (news of Pope Benedict - video)
**********************************************
EVENTS
'Be the Change': NZ Catholic Education Convention
29 - 31 July Wellington Convention Centre
Full details and registration: http://www.conference.co.nz/cathed09
****************************
EMPLOYMENT
[Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Vacancies section of the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz ]
[Vacancies for Catholic youth workers are advertised on the Vacancies page of Connect.org.nz: http://www.connect.org.nz ]
NEWS & NOTES - 21 June 2009
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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE
http://www.cathcom.org.nz
Letter on flu actions from bishops ( June 19, 2009)
New Zealand’s Catholic bishops have distributed a pastoral letter to priests around the country outlining precautionary measures to be taken during the Influenza A (H1N1) ‘swine flu’ pandemic. They sought medical advice before deciding what actions to take...
*****************************************
FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Swine flu measures for Catholic mass
http://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/2510894/Swine-flu-measures-for-Catholic-mass
Swine flu has again affected Catholic Masses around New Zealand, only days after the Sacred Heart Bascillica in Timaru stopped parishoners from receiving communion wine.
Church, schools deal with flu
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/health/news/article.cfm?c_id=204&objectid=10579161
New Zealand's Catholic community has become the latest group affected by the swine flu outbreak. Yesterday, Bishop Denis Browne, president of New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference, directed parishes to limit the distribution of holy communion.
Flu shutdown hits capital school
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/wellington/2518811/Flu-shutdown-hits-capital-school
Swine flu has forced the first Wellington school closure as the number of confirmed and suspected cases soars towards 1000. Porirua Holy Family School closed on Thursday after a regional public health officer told the principal that an unconfirmed number of pupils had the virus.
Swine flu toll at 109, businesses, schools closed
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/health/news/article.cfm?c_id=204&objectid=10578835
In Auckland, St Patrick's School in Panmure was closed yesterday for seven days after one confirmed case of swine flu and 37 pupils reporting flu-like symptoms.
Some schools wary of sex education for young
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/education/2503038/Some-schools-wary-of-sex-education-for-young
Early-developing children should be set aside for sex-education classes apart from other pupils, the Catholic Education Office says.
Catholic priests to spend focus on classroom (photo)
http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=123552
Sense of purpose ... Father Kevin McGuire, who has been teaching at Cawaci for 16 years, plans to continue doing so until he retires.
********************************************
INSPIRATIONAL TV - http://inspirationaltv.net
** Wind turbine energy **
Sister Mary Scanlan is inspired by the power of the wind to reflect on the power of the Holy Spirit
** Calming the storm **
A reading and commentary on Mark 4 35-41 with Fr Barry Scannell sm at St Mary of the Angels, Wellington.
******************************************
'BEING FRANK' - http://www.beingfrank.co.nz
New Zealand Catholic Blogs. Some current topics ...
Visual Impact (in search of quality Catholic video) ... "Marge, you’re standing in the way of my boyhood dream ..." (a documentary on baby-buying) ... Ummmm Pork (on the liturgical recommendations in light of swine flu) ... Did I break the comments record? And a bit on trust… (from Africa: why we must pray for holy young men to be called to the priesthood) ... Something serious, something not so serious (Family Life NZ media release on abortion statistics) ... Write for the right to Rite III? (Palmerston North Diocese and Rite III Reconciliation) ... Folklore? (a letter on miracles)
******************************************
ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen, Jr.
http://ncronline.org/news/taking-bishops-temperature-obama-notre-dame
The bishops talk privately about Notre Dame-Obama
I spent much of this week in San Antonio for the spring meeting of the U.S. bishops, where the press gallery was the loneliest corner of the room. Largely because the bishops opted not to put the flap over Notre Dame and President Barack Obama on their public agenda, many media organizations, including every major secular news outlet in the country, took a pass. In reality, the fact that the Notre Dame-Obama controversy wasn't floated in public merely meant that it was talked about everywhere else...
*****************************************
WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
http://www.romereports.com (video)
http://www.youtube.com/vatican (news of Pope Benedict - video)
**********************************************
EVENTS
'Be the Change': NZ Catholic Education Convention
29 - 31 July Wellington Convention Centre
Full details and registration: http://www.conference.co.nz/cathed09
****************************
EMPLOYMENT
[Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Vacancies section of the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz ]
[Vacancies for Catholic youth workers are advertised on the Vacancies page of Connect.org.nz: http://www.connect.org.nz ]
Sunday, June 14, 2009
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NEWS & NOTES - 14 June 2009 - The Body and Blood of Christ
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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE
http://www.cathcom.org.nz
Registrations open for St Paul E-Conference (June 10, 2009)
New Zealand Catholics are being encouraged to take part in Australia’s first ever national E-Conference being held by the Broken Bay Institute and Australian Catholic Bishops Conference. The half day E-Conference – “Paul – The Man, the Mission and Message for Today” – will take place 30 June, two days after the closing of the Year of St Paul...
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'NZ CATHOLIC' - June 14-27 2009 - No. 318
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
Career diplomat named NZ ambassador to Holy See .. 50-year-old church may be classified as historic ... NZ Church gets communication tips ... New Plymouth college celebrates its golden jubuilee .. Christian agencies have mixed reaction to budget .. Pilgrims rate World Youth Day in Sydney highly, latest research shopw ... Beyond the horizon: a review of the Foreshore and Seabed Act ... Pope commends generosity of kiwis as he welcomes NZ's new ambassador .. Priest explains postures for Mass ... Couples for Christ gather in Auckland ... Cathedral concert boosts hopes for Croatian church
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Turbulent priest
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/features/2496159/Turbulent-priest
Blood spilt on an Israeli memorial took Gerard Burns from parish priest to pariah. In his first interview since facing the justice system, he speaks about violence, inequality and inspiration from the prophets of the Old Testament.
Amazin gRace: connecting with Papakura youth (photo)
Papakura Courier
http://tinyurl.com/lau2mt
The amazin gRace, which was held last Sunday, was a creative, stimulating and fun youth event that aimed to bring teens together and break down the walls between different faith denominations and beliefs.
From war to peace (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/western-leader/2494747/From-war-to-peace
From a war zone in Europe to giving holy communion at the Catholic Holy Family Church in west Auckland, Father Stanko Grubic has seen a lot in his 34 years.
Filipinos get ready to celebrate
North Shore Times
http://tinyurl.com/m67c7c
The shore will host the 11th Philippines Independence Day celebration this weekend.
Sixty-plus years of the 'L' word
http://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/2480767/Sixty-plus-years-of-the-L-word
It was the year after World War II ended when Maria met Henk Tegelaars at a dance hall in Holland 63 years ago, and their love was instantaneous. "No-one believes in that now, but it was love at first sight..."
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INSPIRATIONAL TV - http://inspirationaltv.net
** Sharing a meal **
A reading and discussion of Mark 14 12-16, 22-26 with Fr Barry Scannell at St Mary of the Angels, Wellington.
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NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC PODCASTS
http://station15.libsyn.com
** Familia - Episode 9 - Mon, 1 June 2009 **
This month's edition of the Familia Podcast features a special interview with Danielle and Becky, our two pro-life interns who have spent the last six weeks participating in our intensive pro-life and leadership formation program. They talk about their experience on the internship as well as their feelings about how the pro-life issues they have been learning about impact upon the wider culture.
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'BEING FRANK' - http://www.beingfrank.co.nz
New Zealand Catholic Blogs. Some current topics ...
Lay Ministry or Lay Apostolate? ... Double Standards…I think so (a test for the sex of unborn baby) ... A prickly moral question… (co-operating in a moral evil) ... Getting away with murder (the David Bain verdict) ... The audacity of faith (conversations with atheists) ... The Church militant
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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen, Jr.
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic
From Italy to Iran, voters hand the church a mandate on Islam
Early summer is campaign season in various corners of the world, including parliamentary races last week in the European Union and in Lebanon and today's hotly contested presidential race in Iran. Taking stock of it all, a grand irony emerges: While moderates appear to be gaining ground in the Islamic world, hardliners are on the march across the Old Continent...
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WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
http://www.romereports.com (video)
http://www.youtube.com/vatican (news of Pope Benedict - video)
**********************************************
EVENTS
'Be the Change': NZ Catholic Education Convention
29 - 31 July Wellington Convention Centre
Full details and registration: http://www.conference.co.nz/cathed09
****************************
EMPLOYMENT
[Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Vacancies section of the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz ]
[Vacancies for Catholic youth workers are advertised on the Vacancies page of Connect.org.nz: http://www.connect.org.nz ]
NEWS & NOTES - 14 June 2009 - The Body and Blood of Christ
******************************************************
NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE
http://www.cathcom.org.nz
Registrations open for St Paul E-Conference (June 10, 2009)
New Zealand Catholics are being encouraged to take part in Australia’s first ever national E-Conference being held by the Broken Bay Institute and Australian Catholic Bishops Conference. The half day E-Conference – “Paul – The Man, the Mission and Message for Today” – will take place 30 June, two days after the closing of the Year of St Paul...
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'NZ CATHOLIC' - June 14-27 2009 - No. 318
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
Career diplomat named NZ ambassador to Holy See .. 50-year-old church may be classified as historic ... NZ Church gets communication tips ... New Plymouth college celebrates its golden jubuilee .. Christian agencies have mixed reaction to budget .. Pilgrims rate World Youth Day in Sydney highly, latest research shopw ... Beyond the horizon: a review of the Foreshore and Seabed Act ... Pope commends generosity of kiwis as he welcomes NZ's new ambassador .. Priest explains postures for Mass ... Couples for Christ gather in Auckland ... Cathedral concert boosts hopes for Croatian church
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Turbulent priest
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/features/2496159/Turbulent-priest
Blood spilt on an Israeli memorial took Gerard Burns from parish priest to pariah. In his first interview since facing the justice system, he speaks about violence, inequality and inspiration from the prophets of the Old Testament.
Amazin gRace: connecting with Papakura youth (photo)
Papakura Courier
http://tinyurl.com/lau2mt
The amazin gRace, which was held last Sunday, was a creative, stimulating and fun youth event that aimed to bring teens together and break down the walls between different faith denominations and beliefs.
From war to peace (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/western-leader/2494747/From-war-to-peace
From a war zone in Europe to giving holy communion at the Catholic Holy Family Church in west Auckland, Father Stanko Grubic has seen a lot in his 34 years.
Filipinos get ready to celebrate
North Shore Times
http://tinyurl.com/m67c7c
The shore will host the 11th Philippines Independence Day celebration this weekend.
Sixty-plus years of the 'L' word
http://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/2480767/Sixty-plus-years-of-the-L-word
It was the year after World War II ended when Maria met Henk Tegelaars at a dance hall in Holland 63 years ago, and their love was instantaneous. "No-one believes in that now, but it was love at first sight..."
********************************************
INSPIRATIONAL TV - http://inspirationaltv.net
** Sharing a meal **
A reading and discussion of Mark 14 12-16, 22-26 with Fr Barry Scannell at St Mary of the Angels, Wellington.
*******************************************
NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC PODCASTS
http://station15.libsyn.com
** Familia - Episode 9 - Mon, 1 June 2009 **
This month's edition of the Familia Podcast features a special interview with Danielle and Becky, our two pro-life interns who have spent the last six weeks participating in our intensive pro-life and leadership formation program. They talk about their experience on the internship as well as their feelings about how the pro-life issues they have been learning about impact upon the wider culture.
******************************************
'BEING FRANK' - http://www.beingfrank.co.nz
New Zealand Catholic Blogs. Some current topics ...
Lay Ministry or Lay Apostolate? ... Double Standards…I think so (a test for the sex of unborn baby) ... A prickly moral question… (co-operating in a moral evil) ... Getting away with murder (the David Bain verdict) ... The audacity of faith (conversations with atheists) ... The Church militant
******************************************
ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen, Jr.
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic
From Italy to Iran, voters hand the church a mandate on Islam
Early summer is campaign season in various corners of the world, including parliamentary races last week in the European Union and in Lebanon and today's hotly contested presidential race in Iran. Taking stock of it all, a grand irony emerges: While moderates appear to be gaining ground in the Islamic world, hardliners are on the march across the Old Continent...
*****************************************
WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
http://www.romereports.com (video)
http://www.youtube.com/vatican (news of Pope Benedict - video)
**********************************************
EVENTS
'Be the Change': NZ Catholic Education Convention
29 - 31 July Wellington Convention Centre
Full details and registration: http://www.conference.co.nz/cathed09
****************************
EMPLOYMENT
[Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Vacancies section of the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz ]
[Vacancies for Catholic youth workers are advertised on the Vacancies page of Connect.org.nz: http://www.connect.org.nz ]
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