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IRAQ

"Pope Urges Iraq to Cooperate With U.N." http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldlatest/story/0,1280,-2404657,00.html Vatican city (AP) - Pope John Paul II told Iraq's deputy prime minister on Friday that the Vatican opposed war against Baghdad but insisted that Saddam Hussein demonstrate ``concrete commitments'' to disarm....

"John Paul II to Call Iraq's Attention to Its Responsibilities "Pope Isn't a Pacifist, Says Vatican Spokesman" http://www.zenit.org/english/visualizza.phtml?sid=31337 Vatican City, Feb. 13, 2003 (Zenit.org).- John Paul II in his meeting Friday with Iraq's deputy prime minister "will remind Aziz of the need for Iraq to reflect seriously on the duty of effective cooperation, based on justice and international law, with a view to ensuring the people's peace."...

"Papal Envoy Visits Christians While Awaiting Meeting with Saddam It's Necessary to Believe in Peace, Cardinal Says" http://www.zenit.org/english/visualizza.phtml?sid=31341

"Pope's envoy leads Iraqi Catholics in peace Mass " http://www.cathnews.com/news/302/74.php

"Cardinal Etchegaray meets Iraqi leaders " http://www.cathnews.com/news/302/65.php

"Envoy's Presence Shows That Church Rejects War, Says Archbishop Latin-rite Prelate Sees It as Witness for Muslims" http://www.zenit.org/english/visualizza.phtml?sid=31236

"War Would Hurt Christian Presence, Says Bishop Chaldean-rite Prelate Sees Economic Motives Behind the Tensions" http://www.zenit.org/english/visualizza.phtml?sid=31237

"Michael Novak Defends U.S. Position on Iraq American Theologian Describes the War as Defensive, Not Preventive" http://www.zenit.org/english/visualizza.phtml?sid=31267 Rome, Feb 11, 2003 (Zenit.org).- U.S. theologian Michael Novak insists that a military intervention in Iraq can be justified by the principles of legitimate defense, rather than the concept of preventive war. Novak, of the American Enterprise Institute, spoke here during a two-hour symposium Monday organized by Jim Nicholson, U.S. ambassador to the Vatican....

Michael Novak's address "The Doctrine of the Just War and Iraq" (full text) http://www.nationalreview.com/novak/novak.asp

"Caritas Prepares to Deploy Humanitarian Aid to Iraq" http://www.zenit.org/english/visualizza.phtml?sid=31181 Madrid, Feb. 9, 2003 (Zenit.org).- Caritas International, the Catholic Church-run worldwide assistance network, is preparing to address the consequences of a possible military attack on Iraq....

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

"NZ churches say no to war " http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storydisplay.cfm?thesection=news&thesubsection=&storyI\ D=3100202&reportID=562588 NZ Herald 10.02.2003 New Zealand's Christian church leaders have called on the Government to exert maximum diplomatic pressure on the United States, the United Nations and Iraq to avoid war....

"Priest's victim fears others were abused " NZ Herald 15.02.2003 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storydisplay.cfm?thesection=news&thesubsection=&storyI\ D=3101274 A dying man, sexually abused as a child by a Catholic priest, has accused the powerful Society of Mary order of mishandling his complaint....

"Harassment documents stolen" Otago Daily Times 12 Feb 2003 http://www.odt.co.nz/cgi-bin/search-display-story-online-new?date=12Feb2003&obje\ ct=0211168024&type=html&WORDS=catholic&DB=Editorial Christchurch: Sensitive documents regarding a woman complaining about sexual harassment against Catholic priest Jim Consedine have been stolen from his house. According to church lawyers, the presbytery was burgled and all documents relating to the complaint by Christchurch woman Bonnie Quilter were stolen from a safe....

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EVENTS

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Catholic Festival Sat. 1st and Sunday 2nd of March 2003 Venue: Aotea Centre, Aotea Square, Auckland Admission free Full details on the Festival Website http://www.catholicfestival.org and from: Catholic Festival, DX Box DP 95213, New Lynn, Auckland Tel. (09) 826-1520 during work hours; (09) 623-6630 after hours E-mail: info@catholicfestival.org

"The Catholic Festival is a celebration of our faith that will be joyful, prayerful, reflective, informative and educational.... We seek to provide the opportunity for anyone to display the gifts that God has given them. In doing so, the faith and Catholic identity of each one will be strengthened. We also wish to celebrate our cultural diversity and to grow together in unity. From the centre of Auckland, we also have the opportunity to witness to our faith and help others to see its richness and beauty...." Event venues: Main Theatre : guest speakers, drama, choir and dance, films .... Children's Room: acted-out bible stories (with costumes and props), cartoon videos of saints and religious stories, "Catholic Kids Net" ... Still Arts Room: displays of painting, sculpture, carving, poetry by different artists ... Live Arts Room: Albert's restaurant, songs, poetry, small dramas and dances on-stage ... Adoration Room: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament throughout the Festival ... Gala Day, Sunday afternoon : ethnic foods, games in Aotea Square.

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The Eucharistic Convention, Friday 25th April - 6.00pm Sunday 27 April 2003 http://eucharistic-convention.com Venue: The Logan Campbell Theatre, Auckland Showgrounds, Greenlane Road, Auckland New Zealand The Eucharistic Convention 2003 is an annual event organised by lay people within the Auckland Diocese of the Catholic Church in New Zealand. Full details are on the Website.

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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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Library Assistant, The Eugene O'Sullivan Library, Catholic Institute of Theology. Auckland University 27 Hrs per week. Experience in general library duties and associated IT skills essential. For employment package and applications contact Margaret Grigg, Librarian, Newman Hall, Waterloo Quadrant, Auckland 1001, Ph (09)379-6424 Ext 723 ; E-mail: m.grigg@auckland.ac.nz ; Web: http://www.catholic.org.nz/auckland/cit/ Applications close 24th February 2003.

Religious Education Advisor, Northland Details in 'NZ Catholic' Jan 26 2003 p.17 and from Maureen Hammond, Co-ordinator Religious Education, Pompallier Diocesan Centre, Private Bag 47-904, Ponsonby, Auckland. Applications close 24 February 2003

Journalist, 'NZ Catholic' newspaper Experienced journalist required for relieving work in Auckland over several weeks in mid-2003. The job requires newspaper subbing/layout experience, good knowledge of the New Zealand Church, and computer skills. act the editor, Pat McCarthy, on (09) 360 3069

Mahitahi (formerly Catholic Overseas Volunteer Service) Volunteers with skills are needed for work in New Zealand and the Pacific Islands in the fields of ... Building Trades ... Maintenance... Mechanics ... Engineers ... Management ... ICT Admin ... Teachers... Nurses ... Governance ... Forestry ... Ecology ... Fisheries Contact : Tim Walsh, Mahitahi, Private Bag 47 904, Ponsonby, Auckland 1034 Email: timw@cda.org.nz ; Tel: (09) 360 3019 ; Fax: (09) 360 3012 ; Web: http://www.catholic.org.nz/auckland/mahitahi.htm

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