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NEWS & NOTES - 30 August 2009
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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE
Archbishop launches revised statement on religious diversity (August 26,
2009
http://www.cathcom.org.nz
“Religions are an integral part of human societies. This is reflected in the school community, the wider local community and the national community of which we are all a part”. Archbishop John Dew said this as he launched the revised edition of the Statement on Religious Diversity at the 2009 New Zealand Diversity Forum held in Wellington 23-24 August...
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Des and Doreen's day of fate (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/2814459/Des-and-Doreens-day-of-fate/
They've known each other 30 years, been engaged for a whirlwind one month and today Doreen Dooley, 76, and Des Hurdle, 84, are tying the knot.
Charge puts Petal on verge of retirement (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/oddstuff/2809352/Charge-puts-Petal-on-verge-of-retirement
A goat's days of serving the Catholic Church are all but over. Ever since she was a kid, Petal has browsed the steep grass berm in front of St Patrick's Church in the small West Coast town of Ross.
Tagalog mass bonds Filipino community
http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/north-shore-times/2803132/Tagalog-mass-bonds-Filipino-community
A Catholic mass in Takapuna is keeping the big Filipino community on the North Shore closely knit.
Top historic registration for Erskine College
http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=10916
Iconic Island Bay landmark Erskine College has received national recognition by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT) – given Category I status on its National Register.
Driver thanks 'hero' students who saved him from attacker (photo)
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10593552
An Auckland bus driver saved by a group of high school students from a vicious beating has today been re-united with his five teenage helpers.
We need more Govt cash for our schools, say Catholics (photo)
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10593473
The head of Catholic education says integrated schools need more money from the Government, not less as advocated by a teachers' association.
Musical colours of our country on CD (photo)
http://www.times.co.nz/cms/arts/arts_news/2009/08/musical_colours_of_our_country_on_cd.php
Songs celebrating the diversity of New Zealand will be aired for the first time at a high school next month. Musicians Clare McCormack and Caroline Zeeman are releasing their first CD, Colours of Aotearoa, on September 4 at Sancta Maria College, Flat Bush.
Religion in schools publication launched
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0908/S00293.htm
The Human Rights Commission will launch Religion in New Zealand Schools: Questions and Concerns at the New Zealand Diversity Forum at Victoria University, Wellington today.
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INSPIRATIONAL TV - http://inspirationaltv.net
** A good enough death **
Sr Mary Scanlan on what it means to die well.
** True standards **
A reading and commentary on Mark 7: 1-8, 14-15, 21-23 with Very Rev. Frank Neslon and Rev. Dr. Ellie Sanderson at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.
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'BEING FRANK' - http://www.beingfrank.co.nz
New Zealand Catholic Blogs. Some current topics ...
Flirting with Relativism (marriage and the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America) ... “Okay. Now, everyone take out your safety pencil and a circle of paper (on Senator Ted Kennedy) ... The Great “Common Good” Debate (President Obama and abortion) ... Bottoms up to Our Lord and Saviour! (saying grace in a restaurant) ... Is this appropriate? (developments regarding the Legion of Christ and Regnum Christi) ... Ding, ding! (communion under one form) ... The Daily Grind (on achieving happiness)
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NEWSLETTERS AND PERIODICALS
Society of Mary. 'Marist Messenger' - August 2009
http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz
Christchurch Diocese. 'Inform' - August 2009
http://www.chch.catholic.org.nz/?sid=25
NZ Marist Brothers. 'Marist Family News - June 2009
http://www.maristbrothers.org.nz/Marist%20Family%20News.htm
The Nathaniel Centre: The New Zealand Catholic Bioethics Centre. 'The Nathaniel Report' - Issue twenty-eight
http://www.nathaniel.org.nz
Tui Motu InterIslands - August 2009
http://www.tuimotu.org
The Society of Eucharistic Adoration. Newsletter - January 2009
http://www.divinenet.org.nz/adoration.html
Society of St Vincent de Paul. Newsletter - Winter 2009
http://www.svdp.org.nz
St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East' - August 2009
http://www.columban.org.au/?MID=200510192652
Joshua Catholic Men's Fellowship. Newsletter - August 2009
http://joshua.netau.net/newsletter.PDF
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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen, Jr.
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic
Sending off new Vatican ambassador; Missed opportunity for Africa
Miguel Díaz has not yet presented his credentials to Pope Benedict XVI, so formally speaking he's not quite in the saddle as Barack Obama's envoy to the Vatican. Monday evening, however, Díaz got a rousing send-off at a reception held in his honor at the Institute of World Politics in Washington, D.C. ...
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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
Diocese of Palmerston North Youth Festival. 'Real life! Real Power!
Saturday 5 September 2009 10:00 am - 4 pm, Convention Centre, 354 Main Street, Palmerston North. Details in 'Wel-com' August 2009 p.20 and from Paul Skippen, tel: (06) 354 1780 ext 844; Mobile: 021 976 483; e-mail: pskippen@pndiocese.org.nz
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
Joshua Catholic Men's Fellowship. Men's Retreats
2-4 October 2009, St Patrick's College, Silverstream, Upper Hutt
16-18 October 2009 Willow Park, Eastern Beach, Auckland
Details on http://www.joshua.org.nz and from John Kinney tel. (04) 475 5541
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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' Aug. 23 - Sept. 5 2009 p.23, and on the Society's Website. Applications close 25 September 2009.
Parish Presenters, 'NZ Catholic' newspaper
Details in 'NZ Catholic' Aug. 23 - Sept. 5 2009 p.19, and from Dennis Augustine, Promotions and Advertising Manager, 'NZ Catholic', PO Box 147-000, Ponsonby, Auckland 1144; tel: (09) 360 3049; e-mail: advertising@nzcatholic.org.nz
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Sunday, August 23, 2009
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NEWS & NOTES - 23 August 2009
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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE
http://www.cathcom.org.nz
'Catholic Bishops say children entitled to a mother’s and father’s love' (August 20, 2009)
The New Zealand Catholic bishops are concerned that the current debate about whether the law should change to allow homosexual and de-facto couples to adopt children, focuses only on the rights of adults, with almost no reference to the rights of children.
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'NZ CATHOLIC' - Aug. 23 - Sept. 5 2009 , no. 323
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
In the current issue:
City eyes Church rest home property ... School fights proposed move ... Scientist to meet abortion supervisors ... Buddhism's slide a worry in Japan .. It's better that we support our priests than attack them ... Lukewarm now the new devout? ... The passing of the celibate culture ... Advertisement: NZ Forum on the Family: 'Family Matters 2009'
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Church consecrated after half a decade (photo)
http://www.times.co.nz/cms/news/2009/08/church_consecrated_after_half_a_decade.php
After hosting Masses for close to 50 years, Howick's Star of the Sea Church has finally been consecrated.
Call to widen adoption rules
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/2770562/Call-to-widen-adoption-rules
Catholic Bishops in New Zealand have spoken out against a proposed law change allowing same-sex adoption, saying children are entitled to the love of both a mother and a father.
Gay adoption ban "positive discrimination"
http://nz.news.yahoo.com/a/-/top-stories/5838929/gay-adoption-ban-positive-discrimination/
A Catholic organisation says stopping gay and lesbian couples from adopting children is a form of positive discrimination.
Pleasing Pacifically performers (photos)
Upper Hutt Leader
http://tinyurl.com/lrxxns
The 40-strong Poly group of St Patrick's College, Silverstream, participated in the Pacifically Wellington cultural festival.
Charity shop stunned as vandals smash window (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/papakura-courier/2764185/Charity-shop-stunned-as-vandals-smash-window
Just two weeks after opening, Papakura's St Vincent De Paul shop has been hit by vandals.
Funky support for global issues (photo)
The Hutt News
http://tinyurl.com/nvyh6l
For the fifth year running, Volunteer Services Abroad is running the Project Friendship campaign with pupils from local schools such as San Antonio and Sts Peter and Paul.
Story told in artwork (photo)
http://www.bayofplentytimes.co.nz/local/news/story-told-in-artwork/3902897/
The project began in art teacher Janine Goldsmith's classes earlier this year when children were asked which symbols of their faith and their school were important to them.
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INSPIRATIONAL TV - http://inspirationaltv.net
** To whom shall we go? **
A reading and commentary on John 6:60-69 with Rev. Ellie Sanderson and Rev. Jennie Wilkens at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.
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'BEING FRANK' - http://www.beingfrank.co.nz
New Zealand Catholic Blogs. Some current topics ...
The upside of suffering?! ** In the words of the not so great Richard Prebble, I’ve been thinking…(on rejecting and commodifying children) ** A dose of the swine flu and some time on the naughty chair (swine flu precautions and the smacking debate) ** Honour well deserved! (Mary, the constant disciple) ** Greater diversity of people, yet greater unity of belief desired? (Catholic vocations in the US)
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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen, Jr.
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic
A few slices of Catholic life
The past week has been one of those periods when there isn't a single dominant Catholic story, but rather plenty of interesting nuggets. The following, therefore, represent a few slices of Catholic life in mid-August...
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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
Diocese of Palmerston North Youth Festival. 'Real life! Real Power!
Saturday 5 September 2009 10:00 am - 4 pm, Convention Centre, 354 Main Street, Palmerston North. Details in 'Wel-com' August 2009 p.20 and from Paul Skippen, tel: (06) 354 1780 ext 844; Mobile: 021 976 483; e-mail: pskippen@pndiocese.org.nz
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
Joshua Catholic Men's Fellowship. Men's Retreats
2-4 October 2009, St Patrick's College, Silverstream, Upper Hutt
16-18 October 2009 Willow Park, Eastern Beach, Auckland
Details on http://www.joshua.org.nz and from John Kinney tel. (04) 475 5541
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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' Aug. 23 - Sept. 5 2009 p.23, and on the Society's Website. Applications close 25 September 2009.
Parish Presenters, 'NZ Catholic' newspaper
Details in 'NZ Catholic' Aug. 23 - Sept. 5 2009 p.19, and from Dennis Augustine, Promotions and Advertising Manager, 'NZ Catholic', PO Box 147-000, Ponsonby, Auckland 1144; tel: (09) 360 3049; e-mail: advertising@nzcatholic.org.nz
NEWS & NOTES - 23 August 2009
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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE
http://www.cathcom.org.nz
'Catholic Bishops say children entitled to a mother’s and father’s love' (August 20, 2009)
The New Zealand Catholic bishops are concerned that the current debate about whether the law should change to allow homosexual and de-facto couples to adopt children, focuses only on the rights of adults, with almost no reference to the rights of children.
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'NZ CATHOLIC' - Aug. 23 - Sept. 5 2009 , no. 323
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
In the current issue:
City eyes Church rest home property ... School fights proposed move ... Scientist to meet abortion supervisors ... Buddhism's slide a worry in Japan .. It's better that we support our priests than attack them ... Lukewarm now the new devout? ... The passing of the celibate culture ... Advertisement: NZ Forum on the Family: 'Family Matters 2009'
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Church consecrated after half a decade (photo)
http://www.times.co.nz/cms/news/2009/08/church_consecrated_after_half_a_decade.php
After hosting Masses for close to 50 years, Howick's Star of the Sea Church has finally been consecrated.
Call to widen adoption rules
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/2770562/Call-to-widen-adoption-rules
Catholic Bishops in New Zealand have spoken out against a proposed law change allowing same-sex adoption, saying children are entitled to the love of both a mother and a father.
Gay adoption ban "positive discrimination"
http://nz.news.yahoo.com/a/-/top-stories/5838929/gay-adoption-ban-positive-discrimination/
A Catholic organisation says stopping gay and lesbian couples from adopting children is a form of positive discrimination.
Pleasing Pacifically performers (photos)
Upper Hutt Leader
http://tinyurl.com/lrxxns
The 40-strong Poly group of St Patrick's College, Silverstream, participated in the Pacifically Wellington cultural festival.
Charity shop stunned as vandals smash window (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/papakura-courier/2764185/Charity-shop-stunned-as-vandals-smash-window
Just two weeks after opening, Papakura's St Vincent De Paul shop has been hit by vandals.
Funky support for global issues (photo)
The Hutt News
http://tinyurl.com/nvyh6l
For the fifth year running, Volunteer Services Abroad is running the Project Friendship campaign with pupils from local schools such as San Antonio and Sts Peter and Paul.
Story told in artwork (photo)
http://www.bayofplentytimes.co.nz/local/news/story-told-in-artwork/3902897/
The project began in art teacher Janine Goldsmith's classes earlier this year when children were asked which symbols of their faith and their school were important to them.
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INSPIRATIONAL TV - http://inspirationaltv.net
** To whom shall we go? **
A reading and commentary on John 6:60-69 with Rev. Ellie Sanderson and Rev. Jennie Wilkens at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.
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'BEING FRANK' - http://www.beingfrank.co.nz
New Zealand Catholic Blogs. Some current topics ...
The upside of suffering?! ** In the words of the not so great Richard Prebble, I’ve been thinking…(on rejecting and commodifying children) ** A dose of the swine flu and some time on the naughty chair (swine flu precautions and the smacking debate) ** Honour well deserved! (Mary, the constant disciple) ** Greater diversity of people, yet greater unity of belief desired? (Catholic vocations in the US)
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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen, Jr.
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic
A few slices of Catholic life
The past week has been one of those periods when there isn't a single dominant Catholic story, but rather plenty of interesting nuggets. The following, therefore, represent a few slices of Catholic life in mid-August...
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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
Diocese of Palmerston North Youth Festival. 'Real life! Real Power!
Saturday 5 September 2009 10:00 am - 4 pm, Convention Centre, 354 Main Street, Palmerston North. Details in 'Wel-com' August 2009 p.20 and from Paul Skippen, tel: (06) 354 1780 ext 844; Mobile: 021 976 483; e-mail: pskippen@pndiocese.org.nz
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
Joshua Catholic Men's Fellowship. Men's Retreats
2-4 October 2009, St Patrick's College, Silverstream, Upper Hutt
16-18 October 2009 Willow Park, Eastern Beach, Auckland
Details on http://www.joshua.org.nz and from John Kinney tel. (04) 475 5541
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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' Aug. 23 - Sept. 5 2009 p.23, and on the Society's Website. Applications close 25 September 2009.
Parish Presenters, 'NZ Catholic' newspaper
Details in 'NZ Catholic' Aug. 23 - Sept. 5 2009 p.19, and from Dennis Augustine, Promotions and Advertising Manager, 'NZ Catholic', PO Box 147-000, Ponsonby, Auckland 1144; tel: (09) 360 3049; e-mail: advertising@nzcatholic.org.nz
Sunday, August 16, 2009
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NEWS & NOTES - 16 August 2009
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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE
http://www.cathcom.org.nz
** Prayerful support for people of Tonga ** (August 14, 2009)
New Zealand Catholics are showing their support and deep concern for Tongan families affected by the sinking of the Princess Ashika ferry in Tonga. Prayers are being said in parishes and schools around the country and the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference has offered its support to Bishop Paini Mafi of Tonga...
** Child protection and family subsidiarity important, say Catholic bishops ** (August 13, 2009)
The New Zealand Catholic bishops say that both the protection of children and family subsidiarity should be taken into account when considering child discipline...
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
ABs may be saved by (Fr) Bell (photo)
http://www.wanganuichronicle.co.nz/sport/news/abs-may-be-saved-by-fr-bell/3902723/
Our Father (who art from Wanganui) will be watching over the All Blacks in their fourth test of the Bledisloe Cup against the Wallabies in Tokyo on October 31. Monsignor David Bell, priest and rugby referee, will be there for our boys in black sending through a blessing and a prayer for a great win.
Heritage threatened. Compassion to be swept away by motorway construction?, by Joanna Newman (photos)
http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=9742
With plans for motorway construction around the Basin Reserve, once more Wellington’s heritage is under threat. One site which must not be lost, but which is at risk from our desire to move trucks and cars faster through the city, is the last remaining evidence of Mother Suzanne Aubert’s original mission in Wellington.
Brisbane celebrates MacKillop feast day (photo)
http://www.catholicleader.com.au/news.php/top-stories/brisbane-celebrates-mackillop-feast-day_52381
"Mary MacKillop is for all of us," Queensland provincial of the Sisters of St Joseph Sr Moya Campbell declared at the end of a rousing celebration of the life of Blessed Mary in St Stephen's Cathedral, Brisbane, last weekend.
The priest (photo)
Tom Lawn tells Leighton Keith what being a father to his flock is like.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/features/local-profile/2742704/The-priest
New Plymouth Catholic priest Father Tom Lawn sometimes wonders where he fits in. "You don't fit in anywhere, but in another way, you fit in everywhere," he says.
Most mainstream churches back 'Yes' vote in smacking referendum
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/politics/news/article.cfm?c_id=280&objectid=10590197
Most of New Zealand's mainstream churches are supporting a "Yes" vote in the referendum on whether smacking should be a criminal offence.
Residents praised for tackling house fire
Northern Advocate — A002 — 15 August 2009
Residents of a tiny North Hokianga settlement have earned firefighters' praise for saving a house next to one of the holiest Catholic sites in New Zealand. The fire broke out about 8.30pm on Thursday in the ceiling of a house near St Mary's Church at Motuti...
Manawatu Standard 10 Aug 2009 Page: 3
More than 500 worshippers flocked to the opening ceremony of the new St Brigid’s Catholic Church in Feilding. The sun shone down on those who spilled out the doors of the church, as Bishop Peter Cullinane led the first sermon.
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INSPIRATIONAL TV - http://inspirationaltv.net
** Teaching in a Church school **
Sr Helen O'Sullivan talks to Alan Grant about his vocation as a Catholic teacher at Sts Peter and Paul School, Lower Hutt.
** Have life forever **
A reading and commentary on John 6:51-58 with Fr Chris Skinner and Regina Perez at St Mary of the Angels, Wellington.
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NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC PODCASTS
http://station15.libsyn.com
** Station XV - Episode 24 - Two years old today! **
Happy birthday to us! With today being the Feast of the Assumption, it's been two years since our first episode. This month we talk about a new approach to justice, the referendum on smacking, more anti-Christian violence with more mainstream media silence, clapping at Mass, and Fr Roderick from SQPN.com's Daily Breakfast podcast is coming to New Zealand!!!
** Catechiwi - The Saints Come Marching In **
Catechiwi returns for another show examining the basic tenets of the Catholic Faith. In this month's episode, Fr Peter Fitzsimons explains the Church's understanding of and teaching about saints. Who can become a saint? What does that process involve? How can you live more like a saint? Is using saints to pray actually idolatry? Those questions and more are answered in this programme.
** Familia - Episode 11 **
This month's edition of the Familia Podcast explores the following questions: with the recent referendum on the 'anti-smacking' bill does the Church have any new information to consider before we vote on it; Obama has recently put through some very controversial legislation on abortion in the states, what has been the Churches reaction; is there a set standard that a couple should be looking for in their marriage preparation; why don't we hear more about avoiding pre-marital sex from our priests?
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'BEING FRANK' - http://www.beingfrank.co.nz
New Zealand Catholic Blogs. Some current topics ...
‘That is very Catholic’ (the meaning of 'Christian', and 'Catholic') ... 'Mercy - the True Face of God' (on mercy in the Gospel) ... 'Caritas in vertitate…in practice' (on reading the summary version of Caritas in Veritate) ... 'What to make of Medjugorje' ... 'Whose job is it?' (Jesus the worker ... 'Unprotected sex safer?' (contraception and depression)
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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen, Jr.
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic
'High tension' and 'low tension' religious life
Anyone in or around religious life in the United States these days knows two things: New members tend to come from a wide variety of ethnic backgrounds, especially Hispanics and Asian-Americans; and they tend to be more traditional in both theological outlook and spiritual style than older religious...
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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
Diocese of Palmerston North Youth Festival. 'Real life! Real Power!
Saturday 5 September 2009 10:00 am - 4 pm, Convention Centre, 354 Main Street, Palmerston North.
Details in 'Wel-com' August 2009 p.20 and from Paul Skippen, tel: (06) 354 1780 ext 844; Mobile: 021 976 483; e-mail: pskippen@pndiocese.org.nz
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
Joshua Catholic Men's Fellowship. Men's Retreats
2-4 October 2009, St Patrick's College, Silverstream, Upper Hutt
16-18 October 2009 Willow Park, Eastern Beach, Auckland
Details on http://www.joshua.org.nz and from John Kinney tel. (04) 475 5541
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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. Applications close 25 September 2009.
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
NEWS & NOTES - 16 August 2009
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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE
http://www.cathcom.org.nz
** Prayerful support for people of Tonga ** (August 14, 2009)
New Zealand Catholics are showing their support and deep concern for Tongan families affected by the sinking of the Princess Ashika ferry in Tonga. Prayers are being said in parishes and schools around the country and the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference has offered its support to Bishop Paini Mafi of Tonga...
** Child protection and family subsidiarity important, say Catholic bishops ** (August 13, 2009)
The New Zealand Catholic bishops say that both the protection of children and family subsidiarity should be taken into account when considering child discipline...
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
ABs may be saved by (Fr) Bell (photo)
http://www.wanganuichronicle.co.nz/sport/news/abs-may-be-saved-by-fr-bell/3902723/
Our Father (who art from Wanganui) will be watching over the All Blacks in their fourth test of the Bledisloe Cup against the Wallabies in Tokyo on October 31. Monsignor David Bell, priest and rugby referee, will be there for our boys in black sending through a blessing and a prayer for a great win.
Heritage threatened. Compassion to be swept away by motorway construction?, by Joanna Newman (photos)
http://wellington.scoop.co.nz/?p=9742
With plans for motorway construction around the Basin Reserve, once more Wellington’s heritage is under threat. One site which must not be lost, but which is at risk from our desire to move trucks and cars faster through the city, is the last remaining evidence of Mother Suzanne Aubert’s original mission in Wellington.
Brisbane celebrates MacKillop feast day (photo)
http://www.catholicleader.com.au/news.php/top-stories/brisbane-celebrates-mackillop-feast-day_52381
"Mary MacKillop is for all of us," Queensland provincial of the Sisters of St Joseph Sr Moya Campbell declared at the end of a rousing celebration of the life of Blessed Mary in St Stephen's Cathedral, Brisbane, last weekend.
The priest (photo)
Tom Lawn tells Leighton Keith what being a father to his flock is like.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/features/local-profile/2742704/The-priest
New Plymouth Catholic priest Father Tom Lawn sometimes wonders where he fits in. "You don't fit in anywhere, but in another way, you fit in everywhere," he says.
Most mainstream churches back 'Yes' vote in smacking referendum
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/politics/news/article.cfm?c_id=280&objectid=10590197
Most of New Zealand's mainstream churches are supporting a "Yes" vote in the referendum on whether smacking should be a criminal offence.
Residents praised for tackling house fire
Northern Advocate — A002 — 15 August 2009
Residents of a tiny North Hokianga settlement have earned firefighters' praise for saving a house next to one of the holiest Catholic sites in New Zealand. The fire broke out about 8.30pm on Thursday in the ceiling of a house near St Mary's Church at Motuti...
Manawatu Standard 10 Aug 2009 Page: 3
More than 500 worshippers flocked to the opening ceremony of the new St Brigid’s Catholic Church in Feilding. The sun shone down on those who spilled out the doors of the church, as Bishop Peter Cullinane led the first sermon.
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INSPIRATIONAL TV - http://inspirationaltv.net
** Teaching in a Church school **
Sr Helen O'Sullivan talks to Alan Grant about his vocation as a Catholic teacher at Sts Peter and Paul School, Lower Hutt.
** Have life forever **
A reading and commentary on John 6:51-58 with Fr Chris Skinner and Regina Perez at St Mary of the Angels, Wellington.
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NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC PODCASTS
http://station15.libsyn.com
** Station XV - Episode 24 - Two years old today! **
Happy birthday to us! With today being the Feast of the Assumption, it's been two years since our first episode. This month we talk about a new approach to justice, the referendum on smacking, more anti-Christian violence with more mainstream media silence, clapping at Mass, and Fr Roderick from SQPN.com's Daily Breakfast podcast is coming to New Zealand!!!
** Catechiwi - The Saints Come Marching In **
Catechiwi returns for another show examining the basic tenets of the Catholic Faith. In this month's episode, Fr Peter Fitzsimons explains the Church's understanding of and teaching about saints. Who can become a saint? What does that process involve? How can you live more like a saint? Is using saints to pray actually idolatry? Those questions and more are answered in this programme.
** Familia - Episode 11 **
This month's edition of the Familia Podcast explores the following questions: with the recent referendum on the 'anti-smacking' bill does the Church have any new information to consider before we vote on it; Obama has recently put through some very controversial legislation on abortion in the states, what has been the Churches reaction; is there a set standard that a couple should be looking for in their marriage preparation; why don't we hear more about avoiding pre-marital sex from our priests?
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'BEING FRANK' - http://www.beingfrank.co.nz
New Zealand Catholic Blogs. Some current topics ...
‘That is very Catholic’ (the meaning of 'Christian', and 'Catholic') ... 'Mercy - the True Face of God' (on mercy in the Gospel) ... 'Caritas in vertitate…in practice' (on reading the summary version of Caritas in Veritate) ... 'What to make of Medjugorje' ... 'Whose job is it?' (Jesus the worker ... 'Unprotected sex safer?' (contraception and depression)
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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen, Jr.
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic
'High tension' and 'low tension' religious life
Anyone in or around religious life in the United States these days knows two things: New members tend to come from a wide variety of ethnic backgrounds, especially Hispanics and Asian-Americans; and they tend to be more traditional in both theological outlook and spiritual style than older religious...
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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
Diocese of Palmerston North Youth Festival. 'Real life! Real Power!
Saturday 5 September 2009 10:00 am - 4 pm, Convention Centre, 354 Main Street, Palmerston North.
Details in 'Wel-com' August 2009 p.20 and from Paul Skippen, tel: (06) 354 1780 ext 844; Mobile: 021 976 483; e-mail: pskippen@pndiocese.org.nz
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
Joshua Catholic Men's Fellowship. Men's Retreats
2-4 October 2009, St Patrick's College, Silverstream, Upper Hutt
16-18 October 2009 Willow Park, Eastern Beach, Auckland
Details on http://www.joshua.org.nz and from John Kinney tel. (04) 475 5541
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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. Applications close 25 September 2009.
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, August 9, 2009
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NEWS & NOTES - 9 August 2009
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'NZ CATHOLIC' - August 9 - 22, 2009 , no. 322
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
In this issue ...
Bishops want new aproach to justice ... Schools to focus more on justice and
peace .. Auckland theology school joins arts faculty ... Three principals appointed ... Adolescent culture failing young men, says Franciscan ... Debunking the celibacy myths ... Celibacy is a gift given freely ... Advertising feature: Christian products and services
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
St Francis Farm, by Annie Wilson
Organic NZ, Jul/Aug 2009; v.68 n.4:p.12-15
http://www.organicnz.org/136/organic-nz-magazine-2009/
A visit to the Northland farm where the extended Land family live under the principle of voluntary poverty in alignment with the Catholic Workers organisation. Observes their lifestyle and farming practices.
St Dominic statue blessed (photo)
http://www.odt.co.nz/the-regions/north-otago/68580/st-dominic-statue-blessed
About 30 former teachers and pupils of the Teschemakers Catholic girls' boarding school were this week reunited with a statue that played an important role in their lives.
MacKillop may soon be St Mary
http://www.smh.com.au/national/mackillop-may-soon-be-st-mary-20090808-edik.html
Australia's highest-ranking Catholic, Cardinal George Pell, has urged the Pope to make Mary MacKillop the country's first saint.
Also: The centenary of Blessed Mary MacKillop's death will be celebrated throughout New Zealand in August.
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/viewDocument.aspx?DocumentID=1813
Smacking votes left to conscience
http://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/2732236/Smacking-votes-left-to-conscience
South Canterbury churches are urging parishioners to vote in the smacking referendum but will not be influencing their decision.
Catholic challenges
The Horowhenua Mail
http://tinyurl.com/mygh5g
The meaning of life cannot be found in a shopping mall, said a teacher in the wake of last week's Catholic education conference in Wellington.
Back-from-the-brink educator recognised (photo)
http://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/68561/back-brink-educator-recognised
Five years ago, Paul Ferris was diagnosed with bowel cancer and was making the most of what he thought may be his last days. But this week, the 61-year-old Kavanagh College principal is celebrating his survival and the fact he has just bagged one of the most prestigious awards in Catholic education.
New church to be opened (full text)
Manawatu Standard — News — 5 Aug 2009 — Page 3
It will be a full mass at St Brigids Catholic Church in Feilding on Sunday as about 400 people turn out for the much-awaited unveiling of the new church. It has taken about three years for the new, safer, more modern and community-focused church to come together. The new church will be able to seat about 195 people, have a community gathering room, and offices.
Principal honoured (full text)
Waikato Times — News — 5 Aug 2009 — Page 3
Marian School principal John Coulam has been rewarded with a Laureate Award for his 30-year education career. He was recognised for being a distinguished contributor to Catholic education at the New Zealand Catholic Education Convention. The award is given out only once every three years. Mr Coulam has been principal at the Hamilton school for 10 years, and worked at St Joseph's School, Matamata and St James School, Palmerston North.
Renowned radio veteran Paddy O'Donnell dies
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/central-north-island/2724181/Renowned-radio-veteran-Paddy-O-Donnell-dies
One of New Zealand's best-known broadcasters and colourful radio personalities has died. Paddy O'Donnell, 65, had a career spanning more than 40 years in radio in New Zealand and Australia, as well as stints compering television series, including Top Town.
School's future up in the air
http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/central-leader/2719150/School-s-future-up-in-the-air
The future of Monte Cecilia School has become uncertain as Auckland mayor John Banks makes grand plans for the land it sits on.
Class knits for others in need (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/eastern-courier/2719056/Class-knits-for-others-in-need
Who would have thought nine-year-old boys would admit to loving knitting so much? Room 11 at St Mark’s Catholic School spends lunchtimes in the classroom knitting their little hearts out, making wool blankets for the needy and homeless.
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INSPIRATIONAL TV - http://inspirationaltv.net
** Bread of life **
A reading and commentary on John 6:41-51 with Fr Chris Skinner and Regina Perez 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 ...
A New Man (family reactions to becoming a Catholic) ... Modern perceptions… (Seinfeld and becoming a Christian) ... I was homeless…and you gave me a couch to surf. (the couchsurfing network) ... It’s too tricksy, Precious! (trends in marriage) ... Any merit in pain??
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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen, Jr.
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic
Hope stirs in religious life
Summer is conference season, which makes it a great time to get a sense of what’s stirring at the grass roots of the Catholic church in America. I’m speaking this week at a couple of Catholic events, and Thursday brought me to the annual assembly of the Conference of Major Superiors of Men, representing the leadership of more than 20,000 vowed religious priests and brothers in the United States, some 10 percent of whom are now foreign missionaries....
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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
Diocese of Palmerston North Youth Festival. 'Real life! Real Power!
Saturday 5 September 2009 10:00 am - 4 pm, Convention Centre, 354 Main Street, Palmerston North. Details in 'Wel-com' August 2009 p.20 and from Paul Skippen, tel: (06) 354 1780 ext 844; Mobile: 021 976 483; e-mail: pskippen@pndiocese.org.nz
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
Joshua Catholic Men's Fellowship. Men's Retreats
2-4 October 2009, St Patrick's College, Silverstream, Upper Hutt
16-18 October 2009 Willow Park, Eastern Beach, Auckland
Details on http://www.joshua.org.nz and from John Kinney tel. (04) 475 5541
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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. Applications close 25 September 2009.
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
NEWS & NOTES - 9 August 2009
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'NZ CATHOLIC' - August 9 - 22, 2009 , no. 322
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
In this issue ...
Bishops want new aproach to justice ... Schools to focus more on justice and
peace .. Auckland theology school joins arts faculty ... Three principals appointed ... Adolescent culture failing young men, says Franciscan ... Debunking the celibacy myths ... Celibacy is a gift given freely ... Advertising feature: Christian products and services
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
St Francis Farm, by Annie Wilson
Organic NZ, Jul/Aug 2009; v.68 n.4:p.12-15
http://www.organicnz.org/136/organic-nz-magazine-2009/
A visit to the Northland farm where the extended Land family live under the principle of voluntary poverty in alignment with the Catholic Workers organisation. Observes their lifestyle and farming practices.
St Dominic statue blessed (photo)
http://www.odt.co.nz/the-regions/north-otago/68580/st-dominic-statue-blessed
About 30 former teachers and pupils of the Teschemakers Catholic girls' boarding school were this week reunited with a statue that played an important role in their lives.
MacKillop may soon be St Mary
http://www.smh.com.au/national/mackillop-may-soon-be-st-mary-20090808-edik.html
Australia's highest-ranking Catholic, Cardinal George Pell, has urged the Pope to make Mary MacKillop the country's first saint.
Also: The centenary of Blessed Mary MacKillop's death will be celebrated throughout New Zealand in August.
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/viewDocument.aspx?DocumentID=1813
Smacking votes left to conscience
http://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/2732236/Smacking-votes-left-to-conscience
South Canterbury churches are urging parishioners to vote in the smacking referendum but will not be influencing their decision.
Catholic challenges
The Horowhenua Mail
http://tinyurl.com/mygh5g
The meaning of life cannot be found in a shopping mall, said a teacher in the wake of last week's Catholic education conference in Wellington.
Back-from-the-brink educator recognised (photo)
http://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/68561/back-brink-educator-recognised
Five years ago, Paul Ferris was diagnosed with bowel cancer and was making the most of what he thought may be his last days. But this week, the 61-year-old Kavanagh College principal is celebrating his survival and the fact he has just bagged one of the most prestigious awards in Catholic education.
New church to be opened (full text)
Manawatu Standard — News — 5 Aug 2009 — Page 3
It will be a full mass at St Brigids Catholic Church in Feilding on Sunday as about 400 people turn out for the much-awaited unveiling of the new church. It has taken about three years for the new, safer, more modern and community-focused church to come together. The new church will be able to seat about 195 people, have a community gathering room, and offices.
Principal honoured (full text)
Waikato Times — News — 5 Aug 2009 — Page 3
Marian School principal John Coulam has been rewarded with a Laureate Award for his 30-year education career. He was recognised for being a distinguished contributor to Catholic education at the New Zealand Catholic Education Convention. The award is given out only once every three years. Mr Coulam has been principal at the Hamilton school for 10 years, and worked at St Joseph's School, Matamata and St James School, Palmerston North.
Renowned radio veteran Paddy O'Donnell dies
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/central-north-island/2724181/Renowned-radio-veteran-Paddy-O-Donnell-dies
One of New Zealand's best-known broadcasters and colourful radio personalities has died. Paddy O'Donnell, 65, had a career spanning more than 40 years in radio in New Zealand and Australia, as well as stints compering television series, including Top Town.
School's future up in the air
http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/central-leader/2719150/School-s-future-up-in-the-air
The future of Monte Cecilia School has become uncertain as Auckland mayor John Banks makes grand plans for the land it sits on.
Class knits for others in need (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/eastern-courier/2719056/Class-knits-for-others-in-need
Who would have thought nine-year-old boys would admit to loving knitting so much? Room 11 at St Mark’s Catholic School spends lunchtimes in the classroom knitting their little hearts out, making wool blankets for the needy and homeless.
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INSPIRATIONAL TV - http://inspirationaltv.net
** Bread of life **
A reading and commentary on John 6:41-51 with Fr Chris Skinner and Regina Perez at St Mary of the Angels, Wellington.
******************************************
'BEING FRANK' - http://www.beingfrank.co.nz
New Zealand Catholic Blogs. Some current topics ...
A New Man (family reactions to becoming a Catholic) ... Modern perceptions… (Seinfeld and becoming a Christian) ... I was homeless…and you gave me a couch to surf. (the couchsurfing network) ... It’s too tricksy, Precious! (trends in marriage) ... Any merit in pain??
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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen, Jr.
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic
Hope stirs in religious life
Summer is conference season, which makes it a great time to get a sense of what’s stirring at the grass roots of the Catholic church in America. I’m speaking this week at a couple of Catholic events, and Thursday brought me to the annual assembly of the Conference of Major Superiors of Men, representing the leadership of more than 20,000 vowed religious priests and brothers in the United States, some 10 percent of whom are now foreign missionaries....
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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
Diocese of Palmerston North Youth Festival. 'Real life! Real Power!
Saturday 5 September 2009 10:00 am - 4 pm, Convention Centre, 354 Main Street, Palmerston North. Details in 'Wel-com' August 2009 p.20 and from Paul Skippen, tel: (06) 354 1780 ext 844; Mobile: 021 976 483; e-mail: pskippen@pndiocese.org.nz
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
Joshua Catholic Men's Fellowship. Men's Retreats
2-4 October 2009, St Patrick's College, Silverstream, Upper Hutt
16-18 October 2009 Willow Park, Eastern Beach, Auckland
Details on http://www.joshua.org.nz and from John Kinney tel. (04) 475 5541
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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. Applications close 25 September 2009.
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, August 2, 2009
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NEWS & NOTES - 2 August 2009
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'WEL-COM' - August 2009
http://www.welcom.org.nz
News
Pope's call for stewardship heard strongly in Upper Hutt ... Hutt Global conference on Paul embraces new technology ... Caritas, bishops call for prisoner reconciliation
World News
Timor-Leste turns 10 as it struggles against poverty ... Papuan justice worker tells of undermining of rights ... West Papuan priest risks life to speak of oppression ...
Columns
Editorial: A smack as a 'good' parenting tool? ... Archbishop's Column: Speaking the truth in love ... Guest editorial: We believed the lie
Schools
St Cath's new charity initiative ... Hutt school tops wearable arts ... Marist St Pat's takes the prized Swindale after eight tries
Features
Blessed John XXIII the church's man of the moment ... Receiving communion on the tongue ... Ministers of word and sacrament
Wellington
Old hands steer pathway into a new era ... Newtown People's Market a regular ... The cathedral 160 years ago
Palmerston North
Global poverty must be tackled from the ground up ... A time to reflect on the meaning of ordained ministry ... The joys and puzzles of reunions
Reflect
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Religious artwork on tour (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/features/arts-entertainment/2708564/Religious-artwork-on-tour
Thousands of New Zealanders will see an unusual piece of religious art when an icon of French priest St John Vianney, known as the Cure of Ars, tours New Zealand during the next year.
Articulate letters do not lack humour
Bryan James reviews 'Letters on the Go, the correspondence of Suzanne Aubert'
http://www.odt.co.nz/entertainment/books/67843/articulate-letters-do-not-lack-humour
Their Lordships were suspicious, with good reason - " . . . she receives a very large sum annually from very wealthy people in this Dominion, as hush money, to look after the results of vice in high places. It is well-known that they are not the children of the poor . . ." - for this was, after all, a French nun clearly with substantial funds and property, who refused to hand them over to the Church...
[There's a longer reviuew of 'Letters on the Go' by Fr John Mori SM in the Northern Advocate — A009 — 01 August 2009]
End walkway nightmare, says principal (photo)
http://www.northernadvocate.co.nz/local/news/end-walkway-nightmare-says-principal/3902166/
A succession of "strange people" offering cigarettes and drugs to primary school children - has a principal calling for a walkway beside his school to be closed. Daniel Pepper, the principal of Kaitaia's Pompallier Catholic School, said he had real concerns for the safety of his 158 pupils.
Roger, Tana and Ritchie hit town (photo)
High Country Community Herald
http://tinyurl.com/loza84
Children attended St Joseph's School, Pleasant Point dressed as their favourite sports personality recently.
Name in clay (photo)
Horowhenua Mail
http://tinyurl.com/krzwkx
Student Evania Sewell with her name captured forever in the pavers at Levin's St Joseph's Catholic School.
Kazakhstan school a world away from St Patrick's (photos)
The Horowhenua Mail
http://tinyurl.com/nren3r
From teaching Kiwi kids to teaching in a school in Kazakhstan has been a fascinating journey for Trish Scott of Paraparaumu.
College recycles old computers (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/northland/local-news/whangarei-leader/2676793/College-recycles-old-computers
Retired technology has been piling up at Pompallier Catholic College for more than five years – that is until eDay came to town.
PNG Archbishop: Aid projects should be partnerships
http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=47992
The Catholic Archbishop of Mount Hagen in Papua New Guinea, Douglas Young, says the relationship between aid donors and recipients in the Pacific should not be viewed as merely rich people helping the poor.
"Adopted cops" go back to school
http://nz.news.yahoo.com/a/-/top-stories/5754095/adopted-cops-go-back-to-school/
Seven Manawatu police officers have been "adopted" by Feilding's Hato Paora College in a scheme aiming to improve relationships between the police and students.
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INSPIRATIONAL TV - http://inspirationaltv.net
** Choosing a parish **
** What sign will we get? **
A reading and commentary on John 6:24-35 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 ...
Show Me The Community (experiencing community at the parish level) ... Sweet or Savoury? (infallibility in daily life) ... Visible sign of an inward reality (the meaning of wearing crucifixes) ... Critique of weak technique (on reading the letters in 'NZ Catholic')
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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen, Jr.
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic
Benedict XVI’s very own shade of green
Pope Benedict XVI’s track record on the environment already has been robust enough to justify a book-length treatment, 'Ten Commandments for the Environment' by Woodeene Koenig-Bricker, in which he’s proclaimed the greenest pope in history. This week brought three additional signals of the pope’s remarkable ecological sensitivity ...
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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
Diocese of Palmerston North Youth Festival. 'Real life! Real Power!
Saturday 5 September 2009 10:00 am - 4 pm, Convenionja Centre, 354 Main Street, Palmerston North. Detaiuls in 'Wel-com' August 2009 p.20 and from Paul Skippen, tel: (06) 354 1780 ext 844; Mobile: 021 976 483; e-mail: pskippen@pndiocese.org.nz
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
Joshua Catholic Men's Fellowship. Men's Retreats
2-4 October 2009, St Patrick's College, Silverstream, Upper Hutt
16-18 October 2009 Willow Park, Eastern Beach, Auckland
Details on http://www.joshua.org.nz and from John Kinney tel. (04) 475 5541
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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. Applications close 25 September 2009.
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
NEWS & NOTES - 2 August 2009
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'WEL-COM' - August 2009
http://www.welcom.org.nz
News
Pope's call for stewardship heard strongly in Upper Hutt ... Hutt Global conference on Paul embraces new technology ... Caritas, bishops call for prisoner reconciliation
World News
Timor-Leste turns 10 as it struggles against poverty ... Papuan justice worker tells of undermining of rights ... West Papuan priest risks life to speak of oppression ...
Columns
Editorial: A smack as a 'good' parenting tool? ... Archbishop's Column: Speaking the truth in love ... Guest editorial: We believed the lie
Schools
St Cath's new charity initiative ... Hutt school tops wearable arts ... Marist St Pat's takes the prized Swindale after eight tries
Features
Blessed John XXIII the church's man of the moment ... Receiving communion on the tongue ... Ministers of word and sacrament
Wellington
Old hands steer pathway into a new era ... Newtown People's Market a regular ... The cathedral 160 years ago
Palmerston North
Global poverty must be tackled from the ground up ... A time to reflect on the meaning of ordained ministry ... The joys and puzzles of reunions
Reflect
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Religious artwork on tour (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/features/arts-entertainment/2708564/Religious-artwork-on-tour
Thousands of New Zealanders will see an unusual piece of religious art when an icon of French priest St John Vianney, known as the Cure of Ars, tours New Zealand during the next year.
Articulate letters do not lack humour
Bryan James reviews 'Letters on the Go, the correspondence of Suzanne Aubert'
http://www.odt.co.nz/entertainment/books/67843/articulate-letters-do-not-lack-humour
Their Lordships were suspicious, with good reason - " . . . she receives a very large sum annually from very wealthy people in this Dominion, as hush money, to look after the results of vice in high places. It is well-known that they are not the children of the poor . . ." - for this was, after all, a French nun clearly with substantial funds and property, who refused to hand them over to the Church...
[There's a longer reviuew of 'Letters on the Go' by Fr John Mori SM in the Northern Advocate — A009 — 01 August 2009]
End walkway nightmare, says principal (photo)
http://www.northernadvocate.co.nz/local/news/end-walkway-nightmare-says-principal/3902166/
A succession of "strange people" offering cigarettes and drugs to primary school children - has a principal calling for a walkway beside his school to be closed. Daniel Pepper, the principal of Kaitaia's Pompallier Catholic School, said he had real concerns for the safety of his 158 pupils.
Roger, Tana and Ritchie hit town (photo)
High Country Community Herald
http://tinyurl.com/loza84
Children attended St Joseph's School, Pleasant Point dressed as their favourite sports personality recently.
Name in clay (photo)
Horowhenua Mail
http://tinyurl.com/krzwkx
Student Evania Sewell with her name captured forever in the pavers at Levin's St Joseph's Catholic School.
Kazakhstan school a world away from St Patrick's (photos)
The Horowhenua Mail
http://tinyurl.com/nren3r
From teaching Kiwi kids to teaching in a school in Kazakhstan has been a fascinating journey for Trish Scott of Paraparaumu.
College recycles old computers (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/northland/local-news/whangarei-leader/2676793/College-recycles-old-computers
Retired technology has been piling up at Pompallier Catholic College for more than five years – that is until eDay came to town.
PNG Archbishop: Aid projects should be partnerships
http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=47992
The Catholic Archbishop of Mount Hagen in Papua New Guinea, Douglas Young, says the relationship between aid donors and recipients in the Pacific should not be viewed as merely rich people helping the poor.
"Adopted cops" go back to school
http://nz.news.yahoo.com/a/-/top-stories/5754095/adopted-cops-go-back-to-school/
Seven Manawatu police officers have been "adopted" by Feilding's Hato Paora College in a scheme aiming to improve relationships between the police and students.
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INSPIRATIONAL TV - http://inspirationaltv.net
** Choosing a parish **
** What sign will we get? **
A reading and commentary on John 6:24-35 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 ...
Show Me The Community (experiencing community at the parish level) ... Sweet or Savoury? (infallibility in daily life) ... Visible sign of an inward reality (the meaning of wearing crucifixes) ... Critique of weak technique (on reading the letters in 'NZ Catholic')
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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen, Jr.
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic
Benedict XVI’s very own shade of green
Pope Benedict XVI’s track record on the environment already has been robust enough to justify a book-length treatment, 'Ten Commandments for the Environment' by Woodeene Koenig-Bricker, in which he’s proclaimed the greenest pope in history. This week brought three additional signals of the pope’s remarkable ecological sensitivity ...
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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
Diocese of Palmerston North Youth Festival. 'Real life! Real Power!
Saturday 5 September 2009 10:00 am - 4 pm, Convenionja Centre, 354 Main Street, Palmerston North. Detaiuls in 'Wel-com' August 2009 p.20 and from Paul Skippen, tel: (06) 354 1780 ext 844; Mobile: 021 976 483; e-mail: pskippen@pndiocese.org.nz
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
Joshua Catholic Men's Fellowship. Men's Retreats
2-4 October 2009, St Patrick's College, Silverstream, Upper Hutt
16-18 October 2009 Willow Park, Eastern Beach, Auckland
Details on http://www.joshua.org.nz and from John Kinney tel. (04) 475 5541
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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. Applications close 25 September 2009.
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
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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
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)
**********************************************
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 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
****************************
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.
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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 ]
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