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YEAR OF THE EUCHARIST
NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference: Pastoral Letter on the Year of the Eucharist. October 2004 http://www.catholic.org.nz/statements/04eucharist.php
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THE US ELECTION
Moral issue decisive for Bush re-election http://www.asianews.it/view.php?l=en&art=1824 For 22% of American voters, moral values were "most important issue" in determining choice between Bush and Kerry. 55% of practicing Catholics voted Republican...
Religious vote key in US election result The Tablet (UK) Saturday, 6 November 2004 http://www.thetablet.co.uk/cgi-bin/citw.cgi/past-00204
Moral issues decide US election NZ Herald 05.11.2004 http://tinyurl.com/6tyvn For all the strategising in both parties on which of the key popular concerns was most likely to win the election for their candidate - would it be Iraq, terrorism or matters of the wallet? - it may have been none of the above. The trump card appears to have been moral issues...
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'NZ CATHOLIC'
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
From issue No. 199, October 31-November 13, 2004 :
Former police commissioner to direct abuse office Wellington - A former commissioner of police, John Jamieson, will be the director of the new office that will evaluate the Catholic Church's procedures for dealing with complaints of abuse....
Sockburn church recognised as "iconic" Christchurch - The iconic Our Lady of Victories Church in Sockburn has received an Award for Enduring Architecture in the New Zealand Institute of Architects Resene Local Architecture Awards for 2004....
MPs "under pressure" on abortion conscience vote Wellington - National MP Judith Collins says Labour MPs are being pressured to vote against her Care of Children Bill amendment about underage girls and abortion....
Also In Issue 199:
NATIONAL Different ways to collect dues ... New classrooms opened ... US singer heard at cathedral ... Mercy Day challenge ... Property issues discussed... ERO File
FEATURES Centenary held by parish of healing and hot pools ... After 40 years, CYMers recall a memorable trip to Fiji ... Stealing at school an abuse of trust ... Teachers not bullied at Catholic schools ... Unsung saints Award to couple for outstanding parish service ... Magazine is launched for Christian women
INTERNATIONAL Pope calls for deeper love for Eucharist ... Conflicts for water predicted to grow ... Bishops speak out for river system ... Presence at Mass does not give right to Communion ... Hospital threatened by tax in Jerusalem ... Nobel laureate thanks school ... The Pope: Biological diversity should be preserved ... Difficult decisions in resuscitation area ... Vatican wants curbs on military spending ... Human dimensions must not be ignored ... Heresy claim against Kerry misrepresented ... Diplomatic challenges posed by powerful lobbies ... Bid to clone humans... ... Priests sail against the wind ... Caution over report
OPINION Editorial: Initiatives for Year of the Eucharist Malcolm Evans, Letters Joy Cowley: A letter to the Pope Parish Diary: Contemplating our death Ronald Rolheiser: Failure and the second half of life Others Say
REGULAR FEATURES Books, Monitor, Tape Deck, Net Scene, Clips, Think Page, Doolans, Family Talk, Cryptic Crossword, Caption Contest, Who Said?, 40 Years Ago, Dio. Diary, Holy Lives, That Word!, Kit's Corner, Photo Prayer, Scripture, Wit's End.
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
School says sorry over teacher aide's 'sluts' jibe Sunday Star Times 07 November 2004 http://tinyurl.com/43svo A Catholic primary school principal has apologised to four 12-year-olds because a teacher aide called the girls "sluts" after they exposed their midriffs to sunbathe during a break. Despite the apology, mothers of two of the pupils are unhappy with the handling of the matter by the school, St Francis de Sales in Wellington....
School curriculum gives guidance on values Scoop 5 November 2004 http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/PA0411/S00158.htm The school curriculum framework gives guidance about attitudes and values that are important to New Zealand Society, Associate Education Minister, Marian Hobbs said when asked to comment on Cardinal Tom Williams' call for ethics and philosophy to be taught in all secondary schools...
Germany or bust for young Catholics on a mission (photo) MyTown.co.nz 05.11.2004 http://tinyurl.com/6pdjr A group of young Wellingtonian Catholics are working hard to fundraise a three-and-a-half week pilgrimage through Europe in celebration of World Youth Day....
Spirited away: why the end is nigh for religion (3 pages) The Times (UK) November 04, 2004 http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,7-1342587,00.html Christianity will be eclipsed by spirituality in 30 years, startling new research predicts. Our correspondent reports on the collapse of traditional religion and the rise of mysticism...
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FROM THE OVERSEAS CATHOLIC PRESS & NEWS AGENCIES
Holy See and Islam defend children’s rights. Message for the end of Ramadan. http://www.asianews.it/view.php?l=en&art=1835 Vatican City (AsiaNews) – The Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue had devoted this year’s message for Id al-Fitr - the end of Ramadan - to ‘Children, Gift of God for the Future of Humanity’...
The Pope to Allawi: build democracy http://www.asianews.it/view.php?l=en&art=1827 Vatican City (AsiaNews - 4 November, 2004) – The Pope offered his encouragement to Iraqi efforts to build democracy, in respect for ethnic and religious diversity, expressing the hope that “the Christian community will make its contribution” to this end. This is what John Paul would like for Iraq’s future, a hope that he expressed to Prime Minister Iyad Allawi, today at the Vatican....
Indian Christian unconditionally deported from Saudi Arabia http://www.asianews.it/view.php?l=en&art=1812 Riyadh (AsiaNews/MEC 2 November, 2004) - Mr. Brian O'Connor (36), an Indian Christian, was unconditionally deported from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on 2nd November after 7 months and 7 days in prison...
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CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS NZ
MEDIA RELEASES
http://www.cathcom.org.nz/media.php
NZ Catholic Bishops' Pastoral Letter on the Eucharist (4 November 2004) The Holy Father, Pope John Paul II, has called on the universal Church to mark the twelve months from October 2004 till October 2005 as the Year of the Eucharist. The complete statement is available at: http://www.catholic.org.nz/statements/04eucharist.php
Combined Anglican and Catholic Bishops' statement on the Foreshore and Seabed Legislation (4 Nov. 2004) The Anglican and Catholic Bishops have expressed their combined support for the position taken by various church organisations in their submissions on the Foreshore and Seabed legislation. The full statement is available at: http://www.catholic.org.nz/statements/0410foreshoreseabed.php
The continued detention of Ahmed Zaoui (04 Nov 2004) In a combined statement, the Catholic and Anglican Bishops are urging the Government to urgently consider the situation of Ahmed Zaoui who has been held without charge in custody for almost two years. The full statement is available at: http://www.catholic.org.nz/statements/0410zaoui.php
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
http://www.cathcom.org.nz
Allawi meets Pope Moral issues "decisive" in Bush re-election Red tape thwarts refugees' chances for tertiary study Queensland priest due for release from prison ACU to boost nursing Parishioners forgive burglar who burned their church
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CARITAS AOTEAROA NZ
http://www.caritas.org.nz
Catholic Submissions Call for More Dialogue on Foreshore and Seabed Legislation (4 November, 2004) Caritas has produced a publication which brings together submissions on the Foreshore and Seabed Bill made by Catholic agencies, religious congregations, parish groups and individuals from around the country. The publication coincides with the reporting back to Parliament of the Fisheries and Other Sea-related Legislation Select Committee....
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NZ CATHOLIC EDUCATION OFFICE
'Lighting New Fires' Newsletter, and Catholic Schools' Supplement. November 2004
http://nzceo.catholic.org.nz/lightingnewfires.shtml
In this issue of the Newsletter: Editorial, by Brother Pat Lynch: the 2003 School Sector Report ... Capital Works Projects at Integrated Schools: Minimum Standards, Attendance Dues .... Fewer Students Leave School Without Qualifications... Adult Literacy Gaps ... Attitudes to Secondary School ... Announcement of Pilot Project for Improving Student Management System... Congratulations to: (chronicle of achievements of Catholic schools throughout NZ) ... Improving Education for Mäori Students, and All Students ... International Educational Statistics ... Recent Reports Available from ERO ... Scholarships for Teacher Training ... Apprenticeship Scheme Continues to Grow ... Boarding School Bursaries... Ministry of Education Programmes Help Students At Risk ... Technological Uptake in New Zealand ... Reducing the Harm – New Police Programme for Colleges and Communities
In the Catholic Schools' Supplement: Editorial: Pope John Paul and New Zealand’s Catholic schools ... Pope John Paul II Congratulates Our Catholic Schools ... Prospective Principals of Catholic Secondary Schools ... National Centre for Religious Studies Publishes New Resources ... ‘Seeds of the Word: Ngä Käkano o te Kupu’ – new publication by Fr Phil Cody ... Congratulations to Wellington Catholic Education Centre ... Tertiary Courses for Teachers in Catholic Schools ... Important Research Recommendations -Catholic Secondary School Education ... Year of the Eucharist Announced... Mary MacKillop Place Children’s Art Award ... Signs of Hope ... Did you know? ... Extended Use for British Schools ... Golden Jubilee ... Theology is the ‘In’ Subject in Britain ... Recommended Website
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"THE WORD FROM ROME"
http://www.nationalcatholicreporter.org/word/
A weekly column in the National Catholic Reporter by the paper's full-time Vatican correspondent John L. Allen
Summary of the column for November 5, 2004 : Anniversary of Rome's Lay Centre; Non-Christian religions in Catholic education; The Eucharistic Prayer and ecumenical sensitivity; interview with the head of the Knights of Columbus; Vox Clara Commission and the new Roman Missal; John Paul receives Iraq's Ayad Allawi
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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 ]
Layout Sub-Editor, 'NZ Catholic', Ponsonby, Auckland Details in 'NZ Catholic' Oct. 31 - Nov. 13 2004 p.19, and from The Editor, 'NZ Catholic', PO Box 147-000, Auckland; e-mail: catholic@iconz.co.nz Applications close 10 November
Edmund Rice Network, New Zealand. National Co-ordinator http://www.edmundrice.org.nz Details in 'NZ Catholic' Oct. 17-30 2004 p.23 and from Br Paul Robertson, St Peter's College, mountain Rd., Auckland 1003. Tel (09) 524 8108 ext 313; e-mail: admin@st-peters.school.nz Applications close 15 November 2004
Christian Blind Mission International: Office assistant (20 hours pw; two positions), Newmarket, Auckland http://www.cbmi.org/cbm_new_zealand.htm Details in 'NZ Catholic' Oct. 31 - Nov. 13 2004 p.19, and from CBMI, tel. (09) 522 0902 Applications close 22 November 2004
