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EASTER 2008
More join procession to mark Easter (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/nelsonmail/4448727a6510.html
A procession that organisers say marks the true meaning of Easter is
gathering a greater following each year, with about 150 people joining the
Way of the Cross walk in Nelson yesterday.
Reflections on cross (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/timaruherald/4447847a6571.html
Yesterday's Way Of The Cross brought Timaru's Christian denominations
together to reflect on the meaning of Good Friday...
Faithful walking (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/southlandtimes/4447790a6011.html
About 30 people gathered at Wachner Place in Invercargill for the start of
the walking of the cross through Invercargill streets yesterday, but the
group swelled to about 80 as the cross made its way from Dee St to five
inner-city churches...
Christians mark Good Friday
http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/411365/1651623
Christian parishes around New Zealand have commemorated Good Friday in a
traditional cross carrying ceremony to portray Jesus' final journey...
Marchers carry cross for Easter
Waikato Times 22 Mar 2008 Page: 5
Catholics, Anglicans, Methodists and Presbyterians came together yesterday
to march through the Hamilton suburb of Dinsdale as part of Good Friday
commemorations. Throughout the 1km march, members took turns to lead the
procession and carry the large cross ...
Easter mission to feed hungry (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/4447671a23918.html
There will be a new face dishing out the meals to the hungry and needy in
Wellington this Easter Monday. Desmond Ang is the first layperson to be
appointed manager of the Suzanne Aubert Compassion Centre, which includes
the Tory St soup kitchen.
Iain Gillies: From the pain of the crucifixion comes the symbol of salvation
http://www.gisborneherald.co.nz/Default.aspx?s=3&s1=2&id=f136a7cc5ae04d16a5c705a\
112b1194f
Garth George: He's not myth or fable, he's my personal saviour
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/category/story.cfm?c_id=301&objectid=10499169
Easter trading law inaction upsets
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/eveningstandard/4447465a6410.html
The Government's decision not to change Easter trading laws has attracted
criticism from retailers, the Green Party and the CTU...
ALSO FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
High-rise hangs over St Pat's (photO)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/4447018a6497.html
A 46-storey "needle in the sky" is threatening to overshadow one of the
central city’s few tranquil corners. The 144-metre apartment building is
proposed for Albert St next to St Patrick’s Cathedral and the surrounding
square.
Paul Thomas: 'Hatchet job' clearly hit the mark
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/category/story.cfm?c_id=301&objectid=10499471
Mockery is part of the columnist's armoury. I wouldn't say we mock for a
living but you'd have to be a saint and/or a stuffed shirt to fill 50-odd
columns a year without the odd burst. So it was gratifying that the Herald's
coverage of the Vatican's recent pronouncement on sin and my column on the
subject should have drawn an indignant squawk from the Roman Catholic
Church...
Roncalli takes home advantage to nab wins (no link)
The Timaru Herald 20 Mar 2008 Page: 10
On home ground, Roncalli College has won the Bishop Lyons Shield for the
second year in a row. Roncalli hosted the public speaking and debating
competition between the schools of the Christchurch Catholic Diocese last
weekend. With seven schools...
Joseph Zawada. 'The Polish Boys' Hostel, 167 Clyde Street'. Southern Bays,
2007; n.3:p.7-10
The history of the hostel established in Island Bay by the Catholic Church
to cater for the needs of some of the Polish orphans who were being shifted
to Wellington from Pahiatua. 'Southern Bays' magazine is published by The
Wellington Southern Bays Historical Society INC;
info@southernbayshistory.wellington.net.nz
Principal on trial over sex charges
http://www.tv3.co.nz/Video/HowKiwiscelebrateEaster/tabid/309/articleID/49932/cat\
/64/Default.aspx#video
Hato Paora College principal Elvis Dobson Shepherd has denied nine sex
charges and will face a High Court trial...
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'NZ CATHOLIC' - Issue 287, March 23 - April 5, 2008
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/
NATIONAL
Former brother ordained for Hamilton ... Stalker's advances not the reason
for priest leaving, says Dunedin bishop ... Vasectomy auction by school
described as one person's mistake ... New Joy Cowley book appears ... High
Court upholds ruling in favour of Catholic agencies ... Diocese beats rugby
union in super 10 workplaces ... NZ leaders of marriage movement meet Pope
... Governor-General and wife join pupils on walking bus ... Sisters
honoured for long service in Far North ... North Shore college retains
Mahony Cup
FEATURES
Media mangled the message on social sin ... What the bishop really said ...
19th-century NZ Catholic layman saw link between deforestation and climate
... Palmerston North school celebrates ... Children's issues seen as needing
party co-operation ... Frenchmen prepare the way for WYD pilgrims to NZ
OPINION
Ronald Rolheiser: Justice and Jesus ... Paul Sanchez: American media ignore
Democratic contenders' flip-flops on abortion ... Others Say: Focusing on
family strengthens peace ... Editorial: Faith means we can help the unhappy
... Malcolm Evans ... Letters
INTERNATIONAL
Move to canonise murderer criticised ... England and Wales abolish offence
of blasphemy ... St Pio's body displayed for public veneration ... Clampdown
on abuse of Mass cards in Ireland ... The Pope: Effect of values wanted for
US ... Church misusing words, says priest ... Many events in papal visit to
US ... Website to help priests ... Abducted Iraqi bishop found dead ...
Actor Sheen's "genius" wins prestigious Catholic honour ... Polish priest
wins rich prize ... Italian rails against Lourdes trains ... Strong witness
urged ... Church leaders protected ... Church aided in surrender ... Ongoing
formation urged ... In Brief
REGULAR FEATURES
Papal Prayer, Young Adults, Books, Monitor, Clips, Catholic.Geek, Tape Deck,
Scripture, Feasts, Liturgical Calendar, The Doolans, Family Talk, Caption
Contest, Who Said?, 40 Years Ago, Dio. Diary, Cryptic Crossword, That Word!,
Holy Lives, Kit's Corner, Photo Prayer, Wit's End.
ADVERTISING FEATURES
Eternal Word Television Network 2008 ... Eucharistic Convention ... Divine
Mercy Sunday
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CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS NZ
http://www.cathcom.org.nz/media.php
WYD08 Papal Boat-a-cade announced (19-03-2008)
WYD08 organisers today announced that Captain Cook Cruises will become the
official cruise operator for the event and will provide the official entry
vessel for His Holiness - The Sydney 2000. Pope Benedict will arrive via a
(13)-vessel "boat-a-cade" - a nautical adaptation of the traditional Papal
motorcade...
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EVENTS
Auckland Eucharistic Convention 2008
Friday 28th March 2008 to Sunday 30th March 2008.
Westlake Boys High School, 30 Forrest Hill Road, Takapuna, North Shore,
Auckland.
http://www.eucharistic-convention.com/
World Youth Day
Sydney, 14-20 July 2008
http://www.wyd.org.nz/
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INSPIRATIONAL TV
http://inspirationaltv.net/
Snapshot: Aquinas goes wild
Tauranga's Aquinas College students combine bible readings with an adventure
park - forcing them to learn to help each other in order to succeed....
Angel in the City
Father David Kennerley reads St Matthew's gospel 28:1-10 and discusses it
with Suzanne
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'BEING FRANK'
http://www.beingfrank.co.nz/
Blogs about Catholic life in New Zealand, sponsored by 'NZ Catholic'
newspaper. Some recent topics ...
** Mary Queen of Sorrows (Meditations of Anne Catherine Emmerich)
** Good Friday (at St Patrick's Cathedral)
** Feel the love people, feel the love (liturgical abuses; married
diaconate)
** A Truth .. when convenient (the media and new sins)
** I like legal killing - it gives me control of my life (Matt McCarten's
article on abortion)
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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC
Analysis and commentary by John R. Allen
http://ncrcafe.org/node/507
One-stop-shopping" guide to Pope Benedict's U.S. visit
This week's column is intended as a "one-stop-shopping" guide to the April
15-20 visit of Pope Benedict XVI to the United States. There's a lot of
material, and it may be best read in chunks rather than at one sitting. I
hope it proves a useful overview not just of the highlights of the pope's
schedule, but also the trip's background and context...
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WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH (Regularly updated)
http://www.cathcom.org.nz/
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/
http://www.romereports.com/ (video)
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EMPLOYMENT
[Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the
Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/vacancy.php ]
[Vacancies in Catholic Youth Ministry are advertised on the Job Bank page of
the National Council for Young Catholics: http://ncyc.org.nz/ ]
Chaplain (part-time), Catholic Deaf Community, Auckland diocese
Details in 'NZ Catholic' Mar 9 - 22, 2008 p.27 and from Michael Beaumont,
Pompallier Centre, tel. (09) 360 3051; fax (09) 376 2829; e-mail:
michaelb@cda.org.nz Applications close 31 March 2008
Religious Education Advisor, Northland (part-time)
Details in 'NZ Catholic' Mar 9 - 22, 2008 p.26 and from Maureen Hammond,
Co-ordinator, Religious Education, Pompallier ?Diocesan Centre, Private Bag
47-904, Ponsonby, Auckland. E-mail: maureen@cda.org.nz Applications close 31
March 2008
