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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

"Finn assists crowded house in East Timor " NZ Herald 20.09.2002 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/entertainmentstorydisplay.cfm?storyID=28\ 48028&thesection=entertainment&thesubsection=music&thesecondsubsection=general New Zealand songwriter Neil Finn was so moved by a documentary detailing the plight of East Timorese orphans in the ramshackle capital, Dili, that he swiftly composed a couple of ways to help. Finn made a substantial "five-figure" contribution towards the building project and, after reading about the children's love of music in their profiles, the father-of-two is also assembling a collection of instruments for use at the orphanage.... [see also: "Timor Lorosae Support Group" below]

"New Catholic school mooted " The Southland Times 18 September 2002 http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/southlandtimes/0,2106,2053007a6570,00.html A second Catholic school could be built in the Wakatipu Basin if enrolments in the region continue to grow, a spokesman said yesterday. Dunedin diocese Catholic education office director Tony Hanning said yesterday the space restrictions on St Joseph's School site in Queenstown meant a school might have to be set up elsewhere....

"Emotion flows as terrible events are remembered" (photo) Manawatu Evening Standard 14 September 2002 http://stuff.co.nz/stuff/eveningstandard/0,2106,2050724a6869,00.html A small band of people who gathered at a local seat of learning on Wednesday proved it didn't need the weight of numbers to encapsulate the emotions and fears of a nervous world. The prayer vigil, organised by the Catholic chaplaincy at Massey University's College of Education, was held to mark the first anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks on the United States...

"Abuse hotline extended" NZCity.co.nz 17 September 2002 [Full text] The Catholic Church's sex abuse hotline will be extended for a few more weeks. The Church was due to have wound up the 0800 number [0800 111 555], but, while the number of calls are petering out, some are still coming in. Church spokeswoman Lyndsay Freer says the phone line will be re-evaluated at the end of September. She says the hotline has received some inquiries and some complaints, which have been referred to the appropriate order within the Church. Ms Freer says she is reasonably confident that, once people are directed to the correct source, they are being helped.

"Financial compensation won't make up for abuse" (photo) The Marlborough Express 20 September 2002 http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/marlboroughexpress/0,2106,2056070a6008,00.html

Recent media coverage of child abuse by Catholic priests and nuns has brought back memories rather forgotten by some people, including a Marlborough resident who claims she spent 11 years being frequently abused while at a convent boarding school. Annette Thompson talks to deputy editor Lynda Munden about what happened to her and about the ongoing emotional suffering the abuse has caused her and her family....

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TIMOR LOROSAE (EAST TIMOR) SUPPORT GROUP http://easttimor.org.nz

The Timor Lorosae Support Group is a small group of people, led by Anna McHardy and Fr Terry Dibble (Grey Lynn, Auckland), who work to improve the lives of the East Timorese ('Lorosae' is the Timorese word for their country). There's a short history of East Timor with maps, descriptions of the development projects supported by the Group and contact information. The Website was designed by 'kiwicath' forum member Julian Waters.

PS. In connection with the Odebe orphanage project, the site reports that "an additional very large donation from a prominent New Zealand musician is expected to meet the building costs ..."

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EMPLOYMENT

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

Vacancies in Catholic Youth Ministry are advertised on the Job Bank page of the National Council for Young Catholics: http://ncyc.org.nz

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Catholic Youth Ministry Coordinator, Hawkes Bay The Coordinator will develop youth initiatives in Hawkes Bay, foster links between parishes and secondary school pupils, tertiary students and young working adults. Details from: Clare Shirkey, tel. 06 844 5997 ; fax: 06 845 3046; e-mail: c.shirkey@paradise.net.nz; PO box 7318, Taradale. Applications close 23 September 2002

Pastoral Ministry to the Catholic Deaf Community, Liturgy Centre, Catholic Diocese of Auckland The diocese is seeking a full-time Chaplain to serve the Catholic Deaf Community, as part of the Religious Education team at Pompallier Diocesan Centre. Details from Jane Schollum, Pompallier Centre, tel. 378 4380; fax: 376 2829. Applications close 27 September 2002

Co-ordinator of Continuing Faith Education, Catholic Insititute of Theology, Auckland. The appoiontee will co-ordinate all aspects of the CIT's Continuing Faith Education programme, for 20 hours a week. The preferred qualification is a theology degree (or study towards one), plus experience in adult education and familiarity with the culture of the Catholic Church. Details from: The Registrar, Catholic Institute of Therology, Newman Hall, 16 Waterloo Quadrant, Auckland 1001. Tel: 09 379 6424; fax: 09 379 6426; e-mail: m.curlett@auckland.ac.nz; Website: http://www.catholic.org.nz/auckland/cit Applications close 27 September 2002

Chaplain, Holy Family Home, Hastings Holy Family Home is a 62 bed hospital and rest home. The position is for 20 hours a week. Details from The Manager, Holy Family Home, 221 Wolseley Street, Hastings. Tel.: 06 878 5606; E-mail: jharder@xtra.co.nz. Applications close 9 October 2002

Professional Part-time Locum, Catholic Social Services, Wellington. Details from John Consedine, tel 04 385 8642

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EVENTS

26-28 September 2002 Character Education Conference, St Andrew's College, Christchurch, Theme: "Character Education: the other side of the report card" The first national conference of the New Zealand National Foundation for Character Education Details from: The conference convenor, PO Box 194, Oamaru ... fax: 03 432 4036 ... e-mail: conference@cornerstonevalues.org ... Website: http://www.cornerstonevalues.org

26-29 September 2002 "Life, Faith and Family" Conference, Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna, Auckland Details from Family Life International, PO Box 56 423, Dominion Rd., Auckland 1030 and from: http://www.fli.org.nz

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