'NZ CATHOLIC'
Issue 247, August 27-September 9, 2006
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Students' invention may be a godsend for parents
Christchurch — It's a parent's dream: A way to keep an eye on teenagers
when
they're out in the big car. A new product just launched by four year 11 St
Thomas of Canterbury College students will do just that...
Tributes paid to Maori Queen
Hamilton — The death of Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu on August 15 has
brought tributes and prayerful condolences from Catholic officials —
including from the desk of Pope Benedict XVI...
Pope appeals for release of priest kidnapped in Baghdad
Vatican City (CNS) — Pope Benedict XVI appealed for the release of a
Chaldean Catholic priest who was kidnapped in Baghdad, Iraq, just after
celebrating Mass Aug. 15 for the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed
Virgin Mary...
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NATIONAL
Practical help given for cases of violence ... Claim of abuse unsuccessful
... Success for Kiwis in Adelaide ... Dove Fellowship's new president ...
Mass in Latin proves popular ... Tributes paid to Maori Queen ... Abortion
risks raised again ... SI marae goes smokefree ... Parents praying for a
Jesuit college ... Jail term extended ... St Bede's run earns CanTeen
$78,000 ... Dominican milestone ... ERO File
FEATURES
An invitation to rediscover the beauty of the Mass ... Bishops of Oceania
discuss their concerns ... Benedict XVI speaks about the burden of being
Pope ... Carmelite monastery on Wallis is blessed in colourful occasion ...
Surprised by award ... Students' invention may be a godsend for parents
OPINION
Ronald Rolheiser: The pain of those left behind ... Parish Diary:
Extraordinary in the ordinary ... Lisa Beech: Let's recognise links between
poverty and the environment ... Others Say ... Editorial: Standards take
another hit from BSA ... Malcolm Evans ... Letters
INTERNATIONAL
Unity seen as focus for music ministry ... Christian town in Lebanon
shelters displaced ... Vatican's warnings "prophetic on Iraq" ... The Pope:
Praying that the truce will hold ... African priests ordered not to be
"diviner-healers" ... Archdiocese sidesteps adoption responsibility ...
Japan pressured to take up arms ... More births urged ... Case made for sole
control in Lebanon ... NZ representative accused of bias as UN chairman ...
Priest tells of bomber McVeigh's conversion ... Bishops appeal to Amnesty on
abortion ... Priest kidnapped in Baghdad ... Friars opened doors ... In
Brief ... EU court denies plea to guarantee feeding ... Foetal stem cells
being used in beauty therapy ... Prayer cards promote Mother McAuley's cause
... Candles lit for peace
REGULAR FEATURES
Young Adults, Books, Monitor, Clips, Net Scene, Tape Deck, Scripture, Papal
Prayer, Feasts, The Doolans, God in the Garden, Caption Contest, Who Said?,
40 Years Ago, Dio. Diary, Cryptic Crossword, Photo Prayer, That Word!, Holy
Lives, Kit's Corner, Wit's End.
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DAME TE ATAIRANGIKAAHU
Catholic Communications NZ. Full text of the Message from Pope Benedict on
the death of Te Arikinui (22 Aug 2006)
http://www.cathcom.org.nz/media.php
His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has learned with sadness of the death of Te
Arikinui, the Maori Queen, Dame Te Atairangikaahu and he sends heartfelt
condolences to the people of Aotearoa...
Benedict XVI Mourns Death of Maori Queen
Message Sent to New Zealand at Passing of Dame Te Atairangikaahu
http://www.zenit.org/english/visualizza.phtml?sid=93623
Vatican City, Aug. 22, 2006 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI expressed sorrow for
the death of the queen of New Zealand's indigenous Maori, Te Arikinui Dame
Te Atairangikaahu, and sent a message of sympathy to her relatives and
people...
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NEW RELIGION GUIDELINES FOR STATE PRIMARY SCHOOLS
TV One. 'Ministry Of Education Rules Prayers Illegal' (video report)
http://xtramsn.co.nz/news/0,,11964-6208210-300,00.html
Interview with Martin Connolly of the Ministry of Education
TV One News. 'New religion guidelines for schools' (video report)
http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/411365/819852
Principals leader says religion rules unworkable
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/search/story.cfm?storyid=0003D20D-E424-14EC-B0B383027A\
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Laws restricting religion in primary schools are impractical and unworkable,
New Zealand Principals Federation president Pat Newman says. Under new
guidelines on religion, schools will be advised that they should seek
permission from parents who want their children to take part in voluntary
religious activities rather than asking parents if they want their child to
be formally excused from such activities...
Changes to hit 944 schools
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,3774266a7694,00.html
More than 118,000 pupils who receive religious education in state schools
could be affected by new Education Ministry guidelines. Figures from the the
Churches Education Commission show more than half of state schools provide
religious instruction through the commission's interdenominational
programme...
Guidelines on religion in schools stun some
Otago Daily Times
http://tinyurl.com/fqxu4
Guideline on religion leaves confusion instead of clarity
Northern Advocate
http://tinyurl.com/eq6m7
A new Ministry of Education report has stirred up confusion about religious
instruction in state schools - and it's full of advice many Northland
schools already follow...
Editorial: Religious ruling not necessary
Hawkes Bay Today
http://tinyurl.com/ff2rg
Kerre Woodham: Religious debate another battle in same old war
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/search/story.cfm?storyid=000A6A83-01EA-14F0-B77F83027A\
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"The turf war between different religious faiths is also a long standing
one. The only difference in 2006 is that Muslims, not Catholics, are seen as
the danger."
School-time prayers illegal unless in Maori
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/thepress/0,2106,3774254a6009,00.html
The Lord's Prayer can be recited in state school assembly halls -- but
only if it is said in Maori.
Schools break law on prayers
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/search/story.cfm?storyid=0004AAD4-4C70-14EC-BE9583027A\
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Some primary schools are breaking the law with their use of religious
practices which include prayers at assembly, the Education Ministry has
warned. ..
Pupils may have to opt in for religious education
The Dominion Post
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,3774265a11,00.html
Maharey should scrap religion guideline (Press Release: New Zealand National
Party)
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0608/S00419.htm
OTHER NEWS FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Membership level worries St Vincent
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/waikatotimes/0,2106,3776501a6579,00.html
Charity group St Vincent de Paul has lost 1000 members in 18 months and it's
a worrying trend the Catholic organisation wants to reverse...
Bluff schoolteacher to head Catholic group (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/southlandtimes/0,2106,3770956a6568,00.html
Bluff schoolteacher Tui Pasco has been elected national president of the
3000-strong Catholic Women's League...
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INSPIRATIONAL TV
New Zealand Catholic Web TV, presenting Catholic life in New Zealand through
videotaped interviews.
New this week: The need for peace
Emma Potter is a student at Villa Maria College, Christchurch. She talks to
Sister Anna about the increasing need for Peace.
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WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH (Regularly updated)
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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC (formerly: 'The Word from Rome').
A weekly column by John R. Allen
http://www.nationalcatholicreporter.org/word/
This week:
Creation and evolution; A 'new phase' in Catholic-Orthodox dialogue?; More
Mozart; How a Satanist became the 'Man of Mary'; John Paul's 'miracle
water';
Background on Benedict's admonishment against working too hard
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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 ]
Director, National Centre for Religious Studies
http://www.ncrs.org.nz
Details in 'NZ Catholic' August 13-26 2006 p.22, 'Wel-com' August 2006 p.7,
and from Mike Hurdle, Micah Partners, tel 04 499 4749; fax: 04 499 7375;
e-mail: contact@micahpartners.co.nz; PO Box 499, Wellington. Applications
close Friday 1 September 2006.
Professional Counsellor/Social Worker, Catholic Social Services, Wellington
http://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/catholicsocialservices.html
Details in 'Wel-com' August 2006 p.4, and from Barbara Gilray, Catholic
Social Services, 150 Brougham Street, PO Box 9408, Wellington 6031. Ph:
04-385 8642 Fax: 04-385 8640 E-maiI: catholic.reception@clear.netnz
Applications close Friday 1 September 2006.
Mahitahi: Catholic Overseas Volunteers
http://www.mahitahi.org
ESOL Teacher, Chanel College, Vava'u, Tonga
Builder, Makira Province, Solomon Islands
Builder, Diocese of Aitape, PNG
Business Manager, Catholic Teachers' College, Baucau, East Timor
Details in 'NZ Catholic' August 13-26 2006 p.14, and from Chanel Centre, PO
Box 4353 Hamilton East. Phone +64 7 8554699. Email: christina@mahitahi.org
Accounts and Database Manager, 'NZ Catholic' newspaper
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
Details in 'NZ Catholic' August 13-26 2006 p.22, and from The Managing
Editor, NZ Catholic, PO Box 147-000, Ponsonby, Auckland 1144; e-mail:
editor@nzcatholic.org.nz
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