EDUCATION

At the Catholic Schools' Jubilee Convention last month, one of the keynote speakers was Dr Denis McLaughlin on "The Catholic School on the threshold of the Third Millennium". Dr M has been involved in Catholic education for over 30 years as a primary, secondary and tertiary educator, a principal and a DRS. He is at present Associate Professor of the School of Educational Leadership at the Australian Catholic University. Wel-com newspaper published an edited version of his 20-page address and I have put a copy of it on the 'kiwicath' Web site with added links to some of the documents he referred to.

Any member of our forum should be able to open the copy by clicking on: http://www.egroups.com/files/kiwicath/schoolsconv.txt but if that doesn't work and you would like a copy, e-mail me -leon@xtra.co.nz


JUSTICE, PEACE & DEVELOPMENT

Caritas Update Issue No. 24, September 2000 http://www.caritas.org.nz/Update/index.htm

The Spring edition of 'Caritas Update' reports on the the Digital Divide (inequality of access to Information Technology), Catholic Social Teaching workshops, Third World Debt, and new projects in East Timor, Bangladesh & PNG. There's an on-the-ground view from New Zealander Bishop Gerald Loft SM of the situation in Malaita, Solomon Islands. In Schools Spotlight, CU previews Caritas's Schools Kit for Lent 2001


NEWS OF THE GREAT JUBILEE http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/jubilee/news.html

I have updated the links to reports on last week's Jubilee of Bishops, and this weekend's Jubilee of Families


FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

You can open links to world news of religion in the secular press on the bishops' News page at: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/news/frnews.html

Please don't attempt to hand-copy these newspaper database links. Click directly on them after connecting to the Internet or Select, Copy and Paste them into your browser's address panel.

As the local press is often a bit light on stories of Catholic interest, starting this week I will include an article or two from the overseas secular press which I think might interest New Zealand readers.

'Young enterprise students hit on a winner' The Press (Christchurch) 10 October 2000 http://www.stuff.co.nz/inl/index/0,1008,422418a1936,FF.html There's no excuse for getting caught without your driver's licence, thanks to Catholic Cathedral College's entry for the Young Enterprise Scheme ...

'Celebrity Nun Continues Anti-death Crusade' 'Dead Man Walking Author [Sr Helen Prejean] Sees Shift in Public Opinion [PHOTO] Associated Press Oct. 9, 2000 http://www.apbnews.com/newscenter/breakingnews/2000/10/09/prejean1009_01.html

[Review of 'Mister, are you a priest?', the autobiography of the bishop of (London)Derry Dr Edward Daly] The Irish Times ; 10-Oct-2000 http://scripts.ireland.com/search/highlight.plx?TextRes=edward%20near%20daly&Pat\ h=/newspaper/features/2000/1010/features2.htm This is a remarkable book. Frank, fresh, and unfettered by the politic, whether secular or ecclesiastic; it is also a rare insight into the life of an Irish bishop. What will have the most impact on readers is his graphic and unequivocal recollection of Bloody Sunday ...


EVENTS

4 November - 'Celebrate Jesus 2000' WestpacTrust Stadium, Wellington 4.30 pm - 6.30 pm Combined Churches' afternoon celebration of Christ's birth with a 600 strong choir and full orchestra http://www.celebratejesus2000.org.nz

29 Dec 2000 to 7 Jan 2001: Hearts Aflame Catholic Summer Camp. Sacred Heart College, Auckland. Cost: $375 (there is a discount if paid before 17 Nov of $365) Brochures will be out very soon. Web site: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/heartsaflame


EMPLOYMENT
(Vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/vacancies )
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Auckland Catholic Youth Ministry: Fulltime Parish Ministry Co-ordinator Further details from 'NZC' newspaper p. 23 8 Oct. 2000 or at: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/youth/index.html#employment; and from Cecilia, Youth Ministry Support, tel. 09 378 4380 ... fax 09 376 2829 ... email: ceciliav@cda.org.nz Web site: http://www.cda.org.nz/youth.htm Applications close 20 October 2000
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St Vincent de Paul Society, National Council of New Zealand: National Secretary, Wellington The National Secretary is responsible for the Society's national office including committee, secretarial and administrative services to the National Board and Council. Details from 'NZC' newspaper p. 23 8 Oct. 2000 and the National Secretary, St Vincent de Paul Society, PO Box 12 027 Wellington .. tel. 04 499 5070 Applications close 20 October 2000 Web site: http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Cyprus/3122/
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Catholic Communications: IT & Accounts Clerk The national office of Catholic Communications, the official media office of the New Zealand Catholic Bishops’ Conference, seeks an accounts clerk with information technology skills. This is a full time position, based in Auckland.

In addition to a basic knowledge of current accounting procedures, applicants must have experience with Windows 95 or 98, Excel and Word, as well as desktop publishing programmes and website maintenance.

A good knowledge of and commitment to contemporary Catholic teaching and practice are essential, as well as an ability to work collaboratively as part of a small team. Salary $30,000.

Applications close 27th October 2000.

To receive a position description and application form, please contact the National Director, Mrs Lyndsay Freer at: Catholic Communications Pompallier Diocesan Centre 30 New Street Ponsonby Private Bag 47 904, Ponsonby, Auckland. Telephone (09) 378 8017
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New Zealand Catholic Education Office: Deputy Executive Director Further details from 'NZC' newspaper p. 23 8 Oct. 2000. Information pack from: nzceogs@xtra.co.nz Web site: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/nzceo Applications close 30 October 2000
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Catholic Diocese of Christchurch: Manager, Catholic Education Office. Director of Religious Education (i.e. two separate positions) Further details from 'NZC' newspaper p. 23 8 Oct. 2000 and from Maurice Doocey, PO Box 4544 Christchurch, tel. 03 366 9869 Web site: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/christchurch/Applications close 31 October 2000
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Catholic Diocese of Christchurch: Adviser, Religious Education - Primary Schools Further details from 'NZC' newspaper p. 23 8 Oct. 2000 and from Sister Eucharia, Catholic Education Office, PO Box 4544, Christchurch. Tel. 03 366 9869 Web site: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/christchurch/Applications close 31 October 2000
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Taulua Press, Tonga: Manager Taulua Press is a joint publishing enterprise of the Methodist and Catholic churches. Details from: p. 22 of 'NZC' Oct 8 2000 and from: taulua@kalianet.to (Closing date not given)

Until next week, God bless. Mike Leon 'kiwicath' list manager