| *************************************************** CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS NZ http://www.cathcom.org.nz/media.php Award marks Catholic prison Chaplain's contribution The recent PRIDE award (professionalism, responsiveness, integrity, diversity, efficiency and effectiveness) by the Chief Executive of the Corrections Department, Mr Barry Matthews to Good Shepherd Sister Teresa Donworth was very well deserved said Eric Allan, Director of Catholic Family and Community Services Auckland... *************************************************** FROM THE SECULAR PRESS Jackson joins chapel battle (photo) http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/4116999a6000.html Hollywood heavyweights Peter Jackson and Fran Walsh have joined the fight to protect a historic Seatoun chapel from demolition. It is understood the film-making pair are even considering buying the Our Lady Star of the Sea Chapel, estimated to be worth $10 million, to save it for the community... Churches see their mission to care for creation http://www.nzherald.co.nz/topic/story.cfm?c_id=281&objectid=10448960 Churches are urging their congregations to take action on climate change and other green issues. Anglican, Catholic and other denominations are trying to address concerns about environmental challenges caused by global warming... Fran O'Sullivan: Slogans will do nothing to bridge cultural divide http://www.nzherald.co.nz/topic/story.cfm?c_id=500817&objectid=10450120 When I used to walk each day to the local religious primary school, the state school kids used to call out "Catholic dogs stink like frogs in their mothers bathing togs". It was a common enough taunt in post-war New Zealand for those of us who belonged to what was then a declared minority, rather than today's celebrity religion that even Tony Blair is considering joining... *************************************************** INSPIRATIONAL TV http://inspirationaltv.net/ A new breed Moyra Pearce's research reveals a new generation of maturing Catholics, born after the reforms that brought the Church into the modern day. But who are these people that will shape the future Church? .... The younger Church The second part of our coverage of the 4 metre World Youth Day cross and it's journey through New Zealand. Maria talks to the organisers about the clash between the old and new Church... Snapshot St Catherine's students talk about aspects of their lives. This week: Two friends, Danielle and Abbey, shares what grief means, from a specific experience in their lives. ************************************************* MARIST MESSENGER http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz/ From the July 2007 issue ... Humility the Virtue John Kelly ocso, a monk of Southern Star Abbey Kopua, writes about a unfashionable virtue which is much misunderstood, but essential for a sound relationship with God and other people. » The Undesirable Dress Peb Simmons shares a wartime childhood memory of the kindness of religious sisters, centred round a dress which she wore on special occasions » Already one of the best Messenger Editor Fr Brian O’Connell is ready to swallow his words written at the time of the election of Pope Benedict XVI two years ago. » Seminary Intakes on the rise in U.K. The number of men applying to join the priesthood in England and Wales has risen for the fourth year in succession according to figures released by the National Office for Vocation, the London Tablet reports. » Benedict Speaks Christ wanted one Church open to everyone Sacred Plants, Mythical Roots In the April Messenger Fay Clayton put the case for interpreting lilies in the gospel as anemones. Tricia O’Donnell delves deeper into a range of biblical blooms. » Dare to be a Daniel Philippa Winch, the Messenger Children’s Page writer shares her journey with one of her children with a learning disability » Connecting you now! Sean Mulcahy reflects on elements and events in his life which connect him to God, and move him to prayer » July Saints Lis Nicholson writes of two saints we honour in July, a man and a woman, not well known in this part of the world. » The Bethlehem Retreat House The Editor recently visited the Bethlehem Retreat House at Cross Creek near Featherston. He found it nearing completion, and still needing financial support. » WYD Report by Kat Walsh Sponsored WYD Reporter Kat Walsh writes on the occasion of the year boundary as time ticks over for the big event in Sydney next year » WYD Cross and Icon in Gizo, Solomon Islands Dave Kerr, from the Diocese of Gizo reports on the happy experience for the stricken diocese with the visit of the WYD Cross and Icon » Book Review:Anglicans in Rome Kathy Orr-Nimmo reviews Fr Fred Bliss’s new book on the history of the Anglican Centre in Rome. Can You Bear it? Messenger Jokes… Ordination in Ireland Fr Paddy Cahill relates a happy event during his visit to Ireland » Joachim and Anne The grandparents of Jesus are honoured in the Scripture and tradition *************************************************** NZ CATHOLIC EDUCATION OFFICE - Newsletters 'Lighting New Fires' - Edition Three, June 2007 http://www.nzceo.catholic.org.nz/pages/resourcesubpages/lighting-new-fires.html News and achivements of the Integrated Schools of New Zealand, with a Catholic Schools' Supplement. 'Good News and the News' - June 2007 http://www.nzceo.catholic.org.nz/pages/resourcesubpages/good-news.html A broadsheet of good practice in Integrated Schools ***************************************************** WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH (Regularly updated) http://www.cathcom.org.nz/ http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/ http://www.romereports.com/ (video) ********************************************************* ALL THINGS CATHOLIC Analysis and commentary by John R. Allen http://ncrcafe.org/node/507 The Church's search for an environmental stand Catholic environmentalism these days seems to be an instinct in search of a cause. One can find impressive traces of awareness, from John Paul II's 1990 call for "ecological conversion," to grass-roots initiatives such as the Genesis Farm founded by the Dominican Sisters of Caldwell, N.J. Yet so far no single defining moment has come along to crank up Catholic activism in a way that changes the social and political equation... ******************************************************* 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/ ] Prison Chaplain, Catholic Diocese of Christchurch http://www.chch.catholic.org.nz/?sid=1203 Details in 'NZ Catholic' no. 269, July 1 - 14 2007 p.23 and from Paddy Bebam, Diocesan Financial Adfministrator, PO Box 4544, Christchurch. Tel. (03) 366 9869; e-mail: pbeban@chch.catholic.org.nz Applications close 9 July 2007. Manager, Suzanne Aubert Compassion Centre, Wellington http://www.compassion.org.nz/centres/compassioncentre.htm Details in 'Wel-com' July 2007 p.14, and from Carmel Daly, tel. 027 247 9752; carmel@acqumen.co.nz Applications close 30 July 2007. Pastoral Assistant (Administration), St Patrick's Parish, Napier. Details in 'NZ Catholic' no. 269, July 1 - 14 2007 p.23, 'Wel-com' July 2007 p.14, and from the parish office, 4 Munroe St., Napier 4110. Tel. (06) 835 3621; fax. (06) 834 4088; e-mail: stpatsnp@ramhb.co.nz Applications close 31 July 2007. Assistant, Archbishop of Wellington http://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/ Details in 'NZ Catholic' no. 269, July 1 - 14 2007 p.23 and from John Butterfield, General Manager, Archdiocese of Wellington, tel. (04) 496 1788; e-mail: j.butterfield@wn.catholic.org.nz Applications close 31 July 2007 Heritage Foundation Co-ordinator, St Michael's Parish, Remuera. http://www.catholicremuera.org.nz/Issue%2024-3.pdf (page 3) Details in 'NZ Catholic' no. 269, July 1 - 14 2007 p.23 and from St Michael's Heritage Foundation, PO Box 99-559, Newmarket. Margaret Twomey, tel. (09) 529 1766; e-mail: twomey@clear.net.nz | Sun Jul 8, 2007 11:08 am "Mike Leon" <esperantonz@gmail.com> steveleonz  Offline Send Email |
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