'NZ CATHOLIC' Issue 243, July 2-July 15, 2006
Full text:
New coadjutor bishop named for Christchurch
Christchurch â€" Msgr Barry Jones, parish priest of Greymouth, has been
appointed by Pope Benedict XVI as Coadjutor Bishop of Christchurch. As
coadjutor, he will automatically succeed Bishop John Cunneen as bishop of
the diocese...
Mass to honour Benedict XVI on July 11 (Pope's feast day to be honoured)
Auckland â€" Catholics United for the Faith will resume the practice of
honouring pontiffs with a July 11 Mass on the patronal feast day of Pope
Benedict XVI...
Another Easter trading bill passes first reading
Wellington â€" A second bill that would loosen restrictions on Easter trading
has passed its first reading in Parliament...
Full contents' summary:
NATIONAL
Coadjutor bishop is named for Christchurch ... Bishops approve Order of Mass
... And it's been Fairlie cold too ... Abortion drop gets mixed reaction ...
Two honours for principal ... Tribunal taken to High Court ... Bird flu
could cancel Mass ... All six dioceses will discuss pastoral planning ...
Theological graduates "like athletes" ... Deaf gather in conference ... MPs
support another bill on Easter trading ... CIT graduates are congratulated
... Pope's feast day to be honoured ... Co-ordinator appointed ... Phone
call after bike ride gave news to bishop-elect ... Family members contest
singles bowls title ... Futuna Chapel's conservation is now assured
FEATURES
James Michael Liston - sorting out the legends ... Giving violence for
violence "not justified by Gospels" ... Volunteer for a country he didn't
know ... Greymouth's pastors meet together - in a pub bar ... Catholics lead
organists' group ... Century celebrated by Pahiatua school ... Nostalgic
trip to Puhoi for retired sisters
OPINION
Ronald Rolheiser: Needed: A new maturity to match our freedom ... Sue
Seconi: The gift of growth in God through dying and death ... Parish Diary:
Of feminism and liberation ... Editorial: Abortions fall but no cause for
delight ... Malcolm Evans ... Letters
INTERNATIONAL
Focusing on Christ essential at Mass ... Globalisation benefits not
trickling down ... Women bishops would block full communion ... The Pope:
Family reflects love of Trinity ... Converts can keep some traditions ...
Churches are true siblings ... Caution remains on Medjugorje ... Cardinal
warns of polarisation ... Saddam should live
REGULAR FEATURES
Young Adults, Books, Monitor, Clips, Net Scene, Tape Deck, The Doolans,
Family Talk, Scripture, Papal Prayer, Daily Gospel, Holy Lives, Kit's
Corner, Photo Prayer, That Word!, Caption Contest, Who Said?, 40 Years Ago,
Dio. Diary, Cryptic Crossword, Wit's End.
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FROM THE SECULAR MEDIA
Bloody Mary ruled too absurd to offend
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/search/story.cfm?storyid=0004030D-C599-14A3-B5C883027A\
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A cartoon which included a menstruating statue of the Virgin Mary did not
breach standards of good taste and decency, according to the television
standards watchdog.
TV 3. When sinful fun is also fair, decent and acceptable (video report)
http://www.tv3.co.nz/News/tabid/67/articleID/10412/Default.aspx
The Broadcasting Standards Authority has refused to uphold any of the 35
formal complaints by Catholic groups angry at the South park 'Virgin Mary'
episode.
Decision "Bigotry Against Christian Faith"
http://xtramsn.co.nz/news/0,,11964-5980992,00.html
Catholics want the Broadcasting Standards Authority's interpretation of
decency and good taste put to the test.
BSA decision regarding Bloody Mary is ludicrous
Press Release: Family Life International
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0606/S00308.htm
Next Catholic bishop for Christchurch
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/thepress/0,2106,3715330a6530,00.html
Greymouth priest Monsignor Barry Jones has been appointed as the next
Catholic Bishop of Christchurch.
'Fun and formidable'. The life of Norah English by her son Conor
The Southland Times â€" News â€" 1 Jul 2006 â€" Page 1
One of the great Southland matriarchs, Norah English, of Dipton West, died
last month. She was the mother of 12, including Clutha Southland MP Bill
English. Among those who marvelled at her life was son Conor. Here's an
extract from his eulogy... [This article is not available on the newspaper's
free Website. It can be read at public libraries and via the libraries' free
Newztext service for borrowers]
Human Rights Commission. 'On the Bright Side': June 2006
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0606/S00321.htm
Here are this month's acknowledgments from the Race Relations Commissioner
for positive contributions to race relations in New Zealand... Nga Kaitiaki
o Te Whare a Te Kainga, Kilbirnie: For the powhiri for members of
Wellington's Muslim communities, June 2006. The event was organised to
provide a traditional Maori welcome by members of the Te Kainga Maori
Catholic community to people from Kilbirnie mosque, during the regular
Sunday mass at Te Kainga...
Caritas Calls NZ Government to Engage on West Papua
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0606/S00288.htm
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand, the Catholic agency for justice, peace and
development, is calling for the New Zealand Government to support Indonesia
in dealing with human rights abuses in West Papua.
Netballers gear up for Aust event
The Press, 27 Jun 2006, Edition 2, Page 2.
[not available on the newspaper's free Website]
The Gold Coast Netball and Rugby Carnival always attracts enthusiasm from
secondary schools throughout New Zealand. This year, Christchurch Cathedral
College has more than one reason to get involved. For the first time since
the event began, both its A and B netball teams have been invited to take
part.
$2.5m gym set to be completed next year
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/sundaystartimes/auckland/0,2106,3712412a6497,00.htm/
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After four years of fundraising and nearly two years of planning, De La
Salle College is finally getting a new gym. The $2.5 million building will
not be just any gym -- it will be a multifunction centre with complete
staging for the performing arts faculty and five different teaching spaces.
Church at a loss over theft of spouting
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/sundaystartimes/auckland/0,2106,3712414a6016,00.htm/
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What sort of person would steal from a church? Father Ioane and parishioners
at St Mary's in Avondale have asked themselves that question several times
since someone pinched all of the building's copper spouting.
Radio NZ. 'Nine to Noon'. Scrap metal threats (audio)
Scrap metal thefts have stooped to an all time low, stealing from St Mary's
church in Avondale, Auckland.
http://www.radionz.co.nz/audio/national/ntn/scrap_metal_thefts
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WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH (Regularly updated)
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"THE WORD FROM ROME"
http://www.nationalcatholicreporter.org/word/
A weekly column by the National Catholic Reporter's full-time correspondent
in Rome, John L. Allen Jr.
This week: Bertone's appointment puts the spotlight on Salesians; Salesians
in the United States; Rosmini's sainthood cause advances; Preparations for
African Synod; Benedict practices 'communion ecclesiology'; Lopez Trujillo
steps up battle against stem cells
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EVENTS
New Zealand Catholic Education Convention 2006
Wellington Convention Centre, 31 August - 2 September 2006
Website: http://www.conference.co.nz/cathed06
Theme: Radiating hope, challenging our times
Full details 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 ]
Journalist, 'NZ Catholic' newspaper
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
Details in 'NZ Catholic' July 2-15 2006 p.3, and from Gavin Abraham, PO Box
147-000 Ponsonby, Auckland 1034; e-mail: editor@nzcatholic.org.nz
Applications close 7 July 2006.
Chaplain, Auckland Women's Prison, Wiri, Auckland
Details in 'NZ Catholic' July 2-15 p.22, and from Eric Allan, Director,
Catholic Family and Community Services, 79 Kelmarna Ave, Herne Bay, Auckland
1002; tel. (09) 378 9650.
