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FROM THE CATHOLIC PRESS
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'Wel-com', September 2003 (Wellington Archdiocese, Diocese Of Palmerston North)
http://www.welcom.org.nz
"Born to us – children in New Zealand" Society's most vulnerable members are children. Their innate dignity directs us to protect them. Lisa Beech
"Formation is the paramount concern of our teachers" The paramount concern of the Catholic teacher is not merely the transmission of facts, but the formation of persons — formation, not information.
"Spirituality at the heart of the Catholic School" A framework for analysing and deepening the spirituality of the Catholic school. Dr Ann Gilroy RSJ
"Spirituality and Pastoral Planning" Our congregations are dwindling, our seminaries emptying and our reputation in the world is being battered. We look around and wonder where everyone has gone. Michael Brady
"Challenging road to agreement on world trade practices" Some who argue that free trade will grease the wheels of prosperity for the world’s poor nations while others claim that all this does is make the rich nations richer at the expense of the poor.
"Fascinating history that tells how our local church was shaped " 'Steadfast in Hope' is a fascinating account of the Wellington Archdiocese from 1850 to 2000 beginning with a diocese embracing the whole of New Zealand south of Lake Taupo.
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'NZ Catholic' No 171, September 21-October 4, 2003 http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
Churches condemn legalising of Internet gambling WELLINGTON - The New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services has condemned law changes legalising interactive gambling, including on the Internet, saying they would "unleash huge social harm"...
Bishops want spiritual dimension in GM decisions WELLINGTON - The Catholic bishops have called for adverse effects on the "culture, spirituality and ethical values" of New Zealanders to be fully taken into account in decisions on genetic modification of new organisms...
Sacred Heart College fetes its heroes of sport by Kelson Butler AUCKLAND - Sporting legends were honoured at Eden Park on September 5 as part of the Sacred Heart College centennial celebrations...
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE ... Aided conception can be okay, says CWL, Sexuality, family life covered in seminar, Justice week focus will be on children, ERO File, College sport, Fr Cecil: Brother, priest, missionary, Christchurch priest dies suddenly, Vatican Letter: Full agenda for meeting on translation
FEATURES: Positive alternative to "trick or treat", Sacred Heart College fetes its heroes of sport, Rugby followers to get a taste of the Bible, Padre Pio: Lengthy periods of persecution, Deals with wheels produce savings for Church, NZer's 9/11 ministry recorded, Poet's booklet and CD welcomed as a resource, Priest's struggles shaped his ministry, Former Cook Islands chaplain celebrates golden jubilee, Canterbury landscape in triptych of Mary
INTERNATIONAL: Pope's health causes concern in Slovakia, Man tells of priest's murder, O'Malley settles 552 suits in Boston, Ethical investments pay high dividends, Conversion barrier Schools need strong identity, Women leaders wanted, In Brief: Cancer link to abortion suppressed by doctors, Women confessors suggested by bishops, Priests urge optional celibacy, The Pope: Religions should all denounce terrorism, Day to support priesthood, US funding is withheld
OPINION: Ronald Rolheiser, Peter Grace, Michael Gormly Editorial: The poverty that's in our midst Malcolm Evans, Iva Verse, Letters Letters
REGULAR FEATURES: Young Adults, Books, Monitor, Clips, Net Scene, Tape Deck, Scripture, The Doolans, Cryptic Crossword, Caption Contest, Who Said?, 40 Years Ago, Dio. Diary, Photo Prayer, What We Believe, Holy Lives, Kit's Corner, Wit's End.
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Five years' jail for paedophile priest Fairfax NZ 26 September 2003 http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,2670965a11,00.html A 76-year-old retired Catholic priest has been jailed for five years for what a victim described as "despicable sexual crimes against an innocent and vulnerable child".
Further related reports: New complaint against convicted paedophile priest http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,2668570a11,00.html Paedophile priest 'a very sick man' http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,2643035a11,00.html
Pope tipped for Nobel prize Gulf Daily News 27 September 2003 http://www.gulf-daily-news.com/Articles.asp?Article=62664&Sn=WORL OSLO: Pope John Paul II, Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and dissidents from Iran to China are among those tipped to win the 2003 Nobel Peace Prize in a year with no clear favourites....
Pope to name new cardinals in October http://www.deepikaglobal.com/ENG4_sub.asp?ccode=ENG4&newscode=24415 Deepikaglobal.com Saturday, September 27, 2003 Rome, Sep 26 (DPA) Pope John Paul II will bring forward the nomination of new cardinals by several months when he meets with the College of Cardinals in October, Vatican sources said today The pope is expected to announce the nominations in the next days, possibly on September 28, the sources said. The consistory or college will then convene on October 21 or 22 instead of February 2004, as originally planned....
Vatican Correspondent Handicaps Front-Runners for Next Pope Newhouse News Service http://www.newhouse.com/archive/long092303.html When the princes of the Roman Catholic Church gather in the Sistine Chapel to elect the next pope, the room will be swept for electronic bugs -- an innovation ordered by the current pontiff. If the election were today, 109 cardinals from around the world would be eligible to vote. Of these men, Pope John Paul II appointed 104. But don't assume the fix is in, warns John L. Allen Jr., the Vatican correspondent for CNN and the National Catholic Reporter....
Go straight to Heaven The Spectator (UK) http://tinyurl.com/o7uf Mother Teresa is Calcutta’s best brand. Later this month, when, in record time, the Pope bestows on her the Vatican super seal of approval and declares her blessed, she will be well on her way to becoming a saint. Hers will probably become the fastest sainthood since the Roman Catholic Church set rules controlling saint-making in the 13th century. Why the haste?....
Supplementary report: Vatican - Programme of events to mark 25th year of John Paul election to the papacy released: celebrations to culminate with beatification of Mother Teresa on Mission Sunday http://www.fides.org/eng/news/2003/0309/22_740.html
German Catholics Urge Full Rights To Muslims Islam Online Sept 2003 http://www.islamonline.net/English/News/2003-09/26/article09.shtml BONN, September 26 (IslamOnline.net) – In a new bold step towards ending religious discrimination in Germany, the council of Catholic bishops called on all institutions to secure legitimate rights to the three-million-estimated Muslim community and positively interact with them....
Priest video strikes gold http://www.cathnews.com/news/309/157.php Sales of the recent Melbourne-produced vocations video Priests 24/7 have far exceeded the distributors' expectations according to director Peter Thomas. Priests 24/7 uses the "reality TV" fly-on-the-wall technique to follow the lives of two parish priests - Fr Kevin Dillon from St Mary's, Geelong, and Fr Max Vodola, from St Joseph's, Reservoir, in Melbourne....
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CATHOLICTV.NET
http://www.catholictv.net
'Catholics Returning Home' Lorraine McArthur looks at how the church is working to bring back the enormous number of lapsed Catholics by providing them with a new sense of belonging in the Church. With contributions by Jan Heath and Bishop Pat Dew.
'Growing In Faith Together' Pastors from parishes of the Uniting and Catholic Churches reflect on recent collaborative renewal in faith events which saw their congregations mix, compare and celebrate their faiths together.
'Education Report': Br Pat Lynch looks at the latest developments in Catholic education for his September report.
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MARIST BROTHERS' NEWSLETTERS
(Reviewed by our special correspondent)
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Marist Champagnat Family Newsletter. Spring Edition 2003
http://www.maristbrothers.org.nz/MFN1Spring2003
For those who have attended Marist Brothers¹ Schools this is well worth reading in full.
Marist Charism Last year the Brothers started investigating a lay partnership. This makes for very interesting reading and a wonderful way to be more inclusive in the Marist ministry. A committee has been formed and initial reactions are very encouraging. Please pray that this initiative may bring many blessings through the understanding and growth of the charism of Marcellin in our country.
Faith and Light Communities What is being done here is very special. Faith and Light, founded by Jean Vanier is a Christian Community movement for people with intellectual disabilities, their families and friends. It is an international movement with communities in over sixty countries with thirteen of them here in New Zealand. There are usually 20 to 30 members in a community and they meet monthly to celebrate a 'fiesta¹ which includes prayer, song. mime, games etc with emphasis on including the handicapped members. Faith and Light is an off-shoot of L¹Arche also founded by Jean Vanier....
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MYAM Notes. The quarterly newsletter of Marist Young Adult Ministry, Spring 2003
http://www.myam.org.nz/MNSpring20031.htm
The young people at the Grove are full of vim and vigour. It makes a great read.
The Human Face of Mary - a very beautiful reflection.
Golf Ball Story of Life - about setting priorities.
Young Adult Happenings! - nationwide report.
Computer Prayer (This I especially enjoyed) God was at his computer. Suddenly, he had a great idea. Every person would receive a personal e-mail! The angels got onto the job and e-mailed everyone. Then God met with the angels to discuss how it was going. 'What has been the main response from my children?' he asked. The angels were strangely silent. Eventually, one of them spoke up. "Lord, when we contacted them, the most common computer function had been DELETE".'
Let's Talk About ......SEX. This has been one of the most talked about topics in the Kohanga (Catholic Tertiary Chaplaincy) lounge this year! Why? Well, it might have something to do with the fact that three out of the four chaplains, have become involved in a programme for teenagers called Postponing Sexual Involvement (PSI).
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