NZ CATHOLIC PRESS
http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/press/frpress.html
All I can report is that there is a possibility stories from 'Wel-com' *might* start being published on its Web site, perhaps from the November issue; and that the next scheduled issue of Father Paul Shannahan's evangelisation magazine 'EV 2000' might likewise appear on its site.
NEWS OF THE GREAT JUBILEE
http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/jubilee/news.html
Our Jubilee News page has links to preliminary reports about three 'Jubilees within the Jubilee' coming up soon: the Jubilees of bishops (Oct. 6-8); of Families (Oct. 14-15); and of Catholic converts (Nov.9).
The Jubilee of Converts is being organized by a body called 'The Path to Rome' which also happens to be the title of a book by Dwight Longenecker. It's a collection of personal testimonies by converts about their individual "Path to Rome". They include former Anglican bishops, a vicar's wife, a woman Salvation Army officer, former Anglo-Catholics, Plymouth Brethren, an American fundamentalist, and members of the Church of Scotland, American Presbyterian and Evangelical Anglican Churches and the New Age movement. The author has published an essay on the Internet - at: http://www.christendom-awake.org/pages/dlongene/introptr.html - which is partly a promotion for the book, but mostly it's a fascinating discussion of the benefits which converts of Evangelical background bring to the Catholic Church and about new possibilities for cooperation between Evangelical Christians and Catholics.
EMPLOYMENT
(Vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/vacancies )
Youth Horizons Trust / Te Whare Tumanako employs Auckland-based couples to take disturbed adolescents into their homes and help the young people find their path in life. Details in 'NZ Catholic' Sept 24 p.23 or phone Reona Jarvis 09 529 1577.
Chief Executive Officer, World Vision New Zealand Ltd., Auckland http://www.worldvision.org.nz Details from Stephanie Joyce, tel. 09 3560 752; p. 23 of 'NZC' Sept 10 2000 Applications close: 10 October 2000
Manager, Taulua Press, Tonga (a joint enterprise of the Methodist and Catholic churches) Details from: p. 23 of 'NZC' Sept. 24 2000 (Closing date not given)
COMING EVENTS
4 November -
'Celebrate Jesus 2000' http://www.celebratejesus2000.org.nz WestpacTrust Stadium, Wellington 4.30 pm - 6.30 pm Combined Churches' afternoon celebration of Christ's birth with a 600 strong choir and full orchestra
Hearts Aflame Catholic Summer Camp 29 Dec 2000 to 7 Jan 2001 Place: Sacred Heart College, Auckland Cost: $375 (there is a discount if paid before 17 Nov of $365) Brochures will be out very soon. Web site: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/heartsaflame
FROM THE NZ SECULAR PRESS
(You can open links to world news of religion in the secular press on the bishops' News page at: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/news/frnews.html )
WARNING: The film 'The Exorcist', probably due for re-release here at the end of the year, is very definitely a movie only for the strongest of stomachs, as this review makes abundantly clear. I have included this link and extract from a review in the Herald only because there's nothing else to report this week and because the changes to the original film are significant from the Catholic point of view.
"Exorcist" given extra twist"
NZ Herald 26.09.2000
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storydisplay.cfm?storyID=152741
Warner Brothers' new version of 'The Exorcist' contains scenes originally cut by (the Director, William) Friedkin, who had a private battle raging with William Peter Blatty, the author of the novel on which the film was based ... Apparently Blatty, a devout Catholic, wanted to impart a clear message of good prevailing over evil with theological overtones. Friedkin wanted viewers to reach their own conclusions ... One of the added scenes, in which the younger priest asks the older priest why Satan would harm an innocent little girl, Blatty considered pivotal and fought in vain to keep in the final cut. The older priest replies that Satan has only one purpose: "The point is to see ourselves as animal and ugly ... to reject the possibility that God could love us." .......
Until next week, God bless.
Mike Leon
'kiwicath' list manager
Sunday, October 1, 2000
Sunday, September 24, 2000
NZ CATHOLIC PRESS
http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/press/frpress.html
The 'NZ Catholic' home page is still displaying stories from the July 30 issue, the last pages I composed. I think old "news" is the saddest sight on the Internet.
I have written to the editors of 'Wel-com' and 'NZ Catholic' newspapers and 'Tui Motu InterIslands' magazine, offering to put a note on their Web sites for the benefit of visitors, explaining that the sites are -or are not - going to be updated with fresh items in the near future. Sorry to say, I have practically nothing to report as a result. I don't want to risk being regarded as a pest, so I guess I have to leave it there.
But that's not to say that regular readers of the three publications should be silent. On the contrary, please write to the editors yourselves from time to time, pointing out that interesting frequently-updated Web sites are essential to attract people to the Catholic Internet pages, and if our sites 'go dead' people will loose interest, wasting the Internet apostolate's unique opportunity for evangelisation. The editors' email addresses are: 'NZ Catholic': catholic@iconz.co.nz 'Wel-com': mvpryor@paradise.net.nz 'Tui Motu InterIslands': tuimotu@earthlight.co.nz
NEWS OF THE GREAT JUBILEE
http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/jubilee/news.html
40,000 pilgrims - most over them older than 60 - came to Rome for the Jubilee of the Elderly on 18 September. They were so enthusiastic that Pope John Paul, who is normally reluctant to admit he is getting old, started talking about "we, the elderly". There's a link to a fresh report about the event on the bishops' Jubilee News page.
FOR YOUNG CATHOLICS
At last and finally I have completed the World Youth Day commemorative page. At: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/youth/wyd.html you'll find a record of the WYD Experience in words and pictures with lots of lovely links.
EMPLOYMENT
(Vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/vacancies )
Youth Horizons Trust / Te Whare Tumanako employs Auckland-based couples to take disturbed adolescents into their homes and help the young people find their path in life. Details in 'NZ Catholic' Sept 24 p.23 or phone Reona Jarvis 09 529 1577.
Chief Executive Officer, World Vision New Zealand Ltd., Auckland http://www.worldvision.org.nz Details from Stephanie Joyce, tel. 09 3560 752; p. 23 of 'NZC' Sept 10 2000 Applications close: 10 October 2000
Director, Catholic Education Centre, Wellington. http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/wellington/ArchdioceseofWellington/Education/\ Administration/CEC.html Details from: Cardinal Thos. Williams, PO Box 1837, Wellington 6015 Applications close: 25 September 2000
Manager, Taulua Press, Tonga (a joint enterprise of the Methodist and Catholic churches) Details from: p. 23 of 'NZC' Sept. 24 2000 (Closing date not given)
COMING EVENTS
Hearts Aflame fundraiser Wed, 27 Sep 00, 8.30 pm
Wild West kung-fu comedy 'Shanghai Noon' ("Shang Hai-Noon", get it?) starring Jackie Chan as John Way.. sorry, Chon Wang, $12.00 per person. The Berkeley, 32-34 Anzac St, Takapuna. Rating: (M) This is to raise money for those who are seriously in financial hardship and want to be a part of the Hearts Aflame experience this year! We hope for as many people possible. At the moment we've booked it for 78 people. We would really love your support. There will be an intermission and spot prizes on the night. Tickets/more information phone Frank (09) 638 6635 About Hearts Aflame: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/heartsaflame
CathSoc AGM 2000 Friday September 29 Student lounge at Newman Hall (ground floor) 16 Waterloo Quadrant, Auckland City (above the law school - opposite Old Government House)on. The meeting will follow straight after the normal Friday Mass -start time: 12:45pm (approx.) ALL WELCOME - free soup and rolls provided. Come along and help shape our future towards 2001. Web site: http://www.cda.org.nz/cathsoc
29 September - 1 October
"Children, Springtime of the Family and Society": a conference of Family Life International, St Joseph's Church Hall, 10 Dominion St., Takapuna, Auckland Details from the FLI Web site: http://www.fli.org.nz ; or from fli_ak@iconz.co.nz ; tel 09 631 7950 or 09 638 8101
30 September - 1 October (Auckland) 6-7 October (Christchurch)
Youth Conference and Rally for Love, Life and Family organized by Family Life International Details from the FLI Web site http://www.fli.org.nz or from fli_ak@iconz.co.nz ; tel 09 638 8101 or 09 631 7950 (Auckland); t.schmetzer@clear.net.nz (Christchurch)
4 November
'Celebrate Jesus 2000' http://www.celebratejesus2000.org.nz WestpacTrust Stadium, Wellington 4.30 pm - 6.30 pm Combined Churches' afternoon celebration of Christ's birth with a 600 strong choir and full orchestra
Hearts Aflame Catholic Summer Camp 29 Dec 2000 to 7 Jan 2001 Place: Sacred Heart College, Auckland Cost: $375 (there is a discount if paid before 17 Nov of $365) Brochures will be out very soon. Web site: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/heartsaflame
FROM THE NZ SECULAR PRESS
[You can read daily news of religion from the international secular press via links on our bishops' News page at: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/news/frnews.html )
'Marist Brothers to be blessed' Timaru Herald 9 Sept.
(Full story not available online) A chapter in South Canterbury's religious history will close tomorrow with the blessing of the Marist Brothers at their final resting place. Up until May this year the 10 brothers were buried in the cemetery alongside the former St Josephs novitiate house at Claremont. They were disinterred and moved to the Catholic section of the Temuka cemetery.
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Until next week, God bless.
Mike Leon
'kiwicath' list manager
http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/press/frpress.html
The 'NZ Catholic' home page is still displaying stories from the July 30 issue, the last pages I composed. I think old "news" is the saddest sight on the Internet.
I have written to the editors of 'Wel-com' and 'NZ Catholic' newspapers and 'Tui Motu InterIslands' magazine, offering to put a note on their Web sites for the benefit of visitors, explaining that the sites are -or are not - going to be updated with fresh items in the near future. Sorry to say, I have practically nothing to report as a result. I don't want to risk being regarded as a pest, so I guess I have to leave it there.
But that's not to say that regular readers of the three publications should be silent. On the contrary, please write to the editors yourselves from time to time, pointing out that interesting frequently-updated Web sites are essential to attract people to the Catholic Internet pages, and if our sites 'go dead' people will loose interest, wasting the Internet apostolate's unique opportunity for evangelisation. The editors' email addresses are: 'NZ Catholic': catholic@iconz.co.nz 'Wel-com': mvpryor@paradise.net.nz 'Tui Motu InterIslands': tuimotu@earthlight.co.nz
NEWS OF THE GREAT JUBILEE
http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/jubilee/news.html
40,000 pilgrims - most over them older than 60 - came to Rome for the Jubilee of the Elderly on 18 September. They were so enthusiastic that Pope John Paul, who is normally reluctant to admit he is getting old, started talking about "we, the elderly". There's a link to a fresh report about the event on the bishops' Jubilee News page.
FOR YOUNG CATHOLICS
At last and finally I have completed the World Youth Day commemorative page. At: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/youth/wyd.html you'll find a record of the WYD Experience in words and pictures with lots of lovely links.
EMPLOYMENT
(Vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/vacancies )
Youth Horizons Trust / Te Whare Tumanako employs Auckland-based couples to take disturbed adolescents into their homes and help the young people find their path in life. Details in 'NZ Catholic' Sept 24 p.23 or phone Reona Jarvis 09 529 1577.
Chief Executive Officer, World Vision New Zealand Ltd., Auckland http://www.worldvision.org.nz Details from Stephanie Joyce, tel. 09 3560 752; p. 23 of 'NZC' Sept 10 2000 Applications close: 10 October 2000
Director, Catholic Education Centre, Wellington. http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/wellington/ArchdioceseofWellington/Education/\ Administration/CEC.html Details from: Cardinal Thos. Williams, PO Box 1837, Wellington 6015 Applications close: 25 September 2000
Manager, Taulua Press, Tonga (a joint enterprise of the Methodist and Catholic churches) Details from: p. 23 of 'NZC' Sept. 24 2000 (Closing date not given)
COMING EVENTS
Hearts Aflame fundraiser Wed, 27 Sep 00, 8.30 pm
Wild West kung-fu comedy 'Shanghai Noon' ("Shang Hai-Noon", get it?) starring Jackie Chan as John Way.. sorry, Chon Wang, $12.00 per person. The Berkeley, 32-34 Anzac St, Takapuna. Rating: (M) This is to raise money for those who are seriously in financial hardship and want to be a part of the Hearts Aflame experience this year! We hope for as many people possible. At the moment we've booked it for 78 people. We would really love your support. There will be an intermission and spot prizes on the night. Tickets/more information phone Frank (09) 638 6635 About Hearts Aflame: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/heartsaflame
CathSoc AGM 2000 Friday September 29 Student lounge at Newman Hall (ground floor) 16 Waterloo Quadrant, Auckland City (above the law school - opposite Old Government House)on. The meeting will follow straight after the normal Friday Mass -start time: 12:45pm (approx.) ALL WELCOME - free soup and rolls provided. Come along and help shape our future towards 2001. Web site: http://www.cda.org.nz/cathsoc
29 September - 1 October
"Children, Springtime of the Family and Society": a conference of Family Life International, St Joseph's Church Hall, 10 Dominion St., Takapuna, Auckland Details from the FLI Web site: http://www.fli.org.nz ; or from fli_ak@iconz.co.nz ; tel 09 631 7950 or 09 638 8101
30 September - 1 October (Auckland) 6-7 October (Christchurch)
Youth Conference and Rally for Love, Life and Family organized by Family Life International Details from the FLI Web site http://www.fli.org.nz or from fli_ak@iconz.co.nz ; tel 09 638 8101 or 09 631 7950 (Auckland); t.schmetzer@clear.net.nz (Christchurch)
4 November
'Celebrate Jesus 2000' http://www.celebratejesus2000.org.nz WestpacTrust Stadium, Wellington 4.30 pm - 6.30 pm Combined Churches' afternoon celebration of Christ's birth with a 600 strong choir and full orchestra
Hearts Aflame Catholic Summer Camp 29 Dec 2000 to 7 Jan 2001 Place: Sacred Heart College, Auckland Cost: $375 (there is a discount if paid before 17 Nov of $365) Brochures will be out very soon. Web site: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/heartsaflame
FROM THE NZ SECULAR PRESS
[You can read daily news of religion from the international secular press via links on our bishops' News page at: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/news/frnews.html )
'Marist Brothers to be blessed' Timaru Herald 9 Sept.
(Full story not available online) A chapter in South Canterbury's religious history will close tomorrow with the blessing of the Marist Brothers at their final resting place. Up until May this year the 10 brothers were buried in the cemetery alongside the former St Josephs novitiate house at Claremont. They were disinterred and moved to the Catholic section of the Temuka cemetery.
***********************************
Until next week, God bless.
Mike Leon
'kiwicath' list manager
Sunday, September 17, 2000
NEWS OF THE GREAT JUBILEE
http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/jubilee/news.html
A number of 'Jubilees within the Jubilee' have taken place or are scheduled. On our Jubilee News page we have links to reports about:
* Jubilee of the Elderly (September 17): Summary of events
* Jubilee of Pontifical Representatives (September 14) : Reception for Nuncios and Representatives ... Background report on the world's oldest diplomatic service
* Jubilee of University Staff (September 3-10) : The closing Mass ... Pope John Paul's homily
EDUCATION IN FAITH
'Champagnat' August 2000
http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/fms/champagnat/champaug00.html
A newsletter for Boards of Trustees, teachers and support staff in Marist Brothers' schools and schools with a Marist Brothers' connection in New Zealand.
EMPLOYMENT
(Vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/vacancies )
Chief Executive Officer, World Vision New Zealand Ltd., Auckland http://www.worldvision.org.nz Details from Stephanie Joyce, tel. 09 3560 752; p. 23 of 'NZC' Sept 10 2000 Applications close: 10 October 2000
Director, Catholic Education Centre, Wellington. http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/wellington/ArchdioceseofWellington/Education/\ Administration/CEC.html Details from: Cardinal Thos. Williams, PO Box 1837, Wellington 6015 Applications close: 25 September 2000
Manager, Taulua Press, Tonga (a joint enterprise of the Methodist and Catholic churches) Details from: p. 23 of 'NZC' Sept. 10 2000 (Closing date not given)
COMING EVENTS
29 September - 1 October
"Children, Springtime of the Family and Society": a conference of Family Life International, St Joseph's Church Hall, 10 Dominion St., Takapuna, Auckland Details form the FLI Web site: http://www.fli.org.nz ; or from fli_ak@iconz.co.nz ; tel 09 631 7950 or 09 638 8101
30 September - 1 October (Auckland) 6-7 October (Christchurch)
Youth Conference and Rally for Love, Life and Family organized by Family Life International Details from the FLI Web site http://www.fli.org.nz or from fli_ak@iconz.co.nz ; tel 09 638 8101 or 09 631 7950 (Auckland); t.schmetzer@clear.net.nz (Christchurch)
4 November
'Celebrate Jesus 2000' http://www.celebratejesus2000.org.nz WestpacTrust Stadium, Wellington 4.30 pm - 6.30 pm Combined Churches' afternoon celebration of Christ's birth with a 600 strong choir and full orchestra
FROM THE NZ SECULAR PRESS
[You can read daily news of religion from the international secular press via links on our bishops' News page at: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/news/frnews.html )
'School Turns Environmental Education Into Action'
Press Release: World Wildlife Fund 13 September 2000
http://www.scoop.co.nz/archive/scoop/stories/9f/f3/200009131453.bd9e244f.html
After taking part in WWF's Coast to the High Country programme, the students of New Brighton Catholic School are focusing their interest in conservation on to their closest surroundings - their school grounds ...
Minister of Education Trevor Mallard's Speech to the Catholic Schools Convention 8 September 2000
http://www.scoop.co.nz/archive/scoop/stories/36/4e/200009081337.27686fa2.html
"Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you today. It's great to see so many of you here today. That's an indication to me of how the Catholic Schools system is flourishing ...
'Catholic primacy ruling under fire '
The Press 7 Sept 2000
'Vatican words misconstrued - Cardinal'
The Dominion 7 September 2000 [Not available online]
The head of the Catholic Church in New Zealand, Cardinal Tom Williams, will have to smooth the waters at a meeting of Christian leaders in Wellington next week. His church has been under international fire after an announcement from the Vatican this week appeared to assert the primacy of Catholicism. In its Declaration Dominus Iesus, the Vatican says: "The ecclesiastical communities that have not preserved the valid Episcopate" and do not recognize the Pope as their spiritual leader "are not Churches in the proper sense".
'Stern Vatican Document Angers Anglican Church' by Guy Mac Gibbon
6 September 2000
http://www.scoop.co.nz/archive/scoop/stories/15/13/200009060057.b34da896.html
The "Dominus Iesus" declaration from the Vatican, has angered the Anglican Church, with the Archbishop of Canterbury saying it has set back relations between the churches. The document appears to say that the Catholic Church is the only true path to salvation, and other Churches are inferior ... (Includes a link to the full text of 'Dominus Iesus')
'Conference inspires'
The Press 05 September 2000
http://www.stuff.co.nz/inl/index/0,1008,355536a1934,FF.html
The cream of the world's young leaders gathered in New York recently and two of Catholic Cathedral College's top students were there; among them. Year 13 students Katherine Siave and Shane Anderson attended the Global Young Leaders' Conference in Washington and New York City ... (Photo)
'Sister on a mission to Waikato's isolated '
Waikato Times 1 Sept 2000 [Not available online]
Rumbling around winding west coast roads for days on end to visit the most isolated homes is the mission of June Hickland. The Catholic nun spends at least two weeks of every month travelling in her camper van carrying out the Hauroto Mission.
Until next week, God bless.
Mike Leon
'kiwicath' list manager
http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/jubilee/news.html
A number of 'Jubilees within the Jubilee' have taken place or are scheduled. On our Jubilee News page we have links to reports about:
* Jubilee of the Elderly (September 17): Summary of events
* Jubilee of Pontifical Representatives (September 14) : Reception for Nuncios and Representatives ... Background report on the world's oldest diplomatic service
* Jubilee of University Staff (September 3-10) : The closing Mass ... Pope John Paul's homily
EDUCATION IN FAITH
'Champagnat' August 2000
http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/fms/champagnat/champaug00.html
A newsletter for Boards of Trustees, teachers and support staff in Marist Brothers' schools and schools with a Marist Brothers' connection in New Zealand.
EMPLOYMENT
(Vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/vacancies )
Chief Executive Officer, World Vision New Zealand Ltd., Auckland http://www.worldvision.org.nz Details from Stephanie Joyce, tel. 09 3560 752; p. 23 of 'NZC' Sept 10 2000 Applications close: 10 October 2000
Director, Catholic Education Centre, Wellington. http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/wellington/ArchdioceseofWellington/Education/\ Administration/CEC.html Details from: Cardinal Thos. Williams, PO Box 1837, Wellington 6015 Applications close: 25 September 2000
Manager, Taulua Press, Tonga (a joint enterprise of the Methodist and Catholic churches) Details from: p. 23 of 'NZC' Sept. 10 2000 (Closing date not given)
COMING EVENTS
29 September - 1 October
"Children, Springtime of the Family and Society": a conference of Family Life International, St Joseph's Church Hall, 10 Dominion St., Takapuna, Auckland Details form the FLI Web site: http://www.fli.org.nz ; or from fli_ak@iconz.co.nz ; tel 09 631 7950 or 09 638 8101
30 September - 1 October (Auckland) 6-7 October (Christchurch)
Youth Conference and Rally for Love, Life and Family organized by Family Life International Details from the FLI Web site http://www.fli.org.nz or from fli_ak@iconz.co.nz ; tel 09 638 8101 or 09 631 7950 (Auckland); t.schmetzer@clear.net.nz (Christchurch)
4 November
'Celebrate Jesus 2000' http://www.celebratejesus2000.org.nz WestpacTrust Stadium, Wellington 4.30 pm - 6.30 pm Combined Churches' afternoon celebration of Christ's birth with a 600 strong choir and full orchestra
FROM THE NZ SECULAR PRESS
[You can read daily news of religion from the international secular press via links on our bishops' News page at: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/news/frnews.html )
'School Turns Environmental Education Into Action'
Press Release: World Wildlife Fund 13 September 2000
http://www.scoop.co.nz/archive/scoop/stories/9f/f3/200009131453.bd9e244f.html
After taking part in WWF's Coast to the High Country programme, the students of New Brighton Catholic School are focusing their interest in conservation on to their closest surroundings - their school grounds ...
Minister of Education Trevor Mallard's Speech to the Catholic Schools Convention 8 September 2000
http://www.scoop.co.nz/archive/scoop/stories/36/4e/200009081337.27686fa2.html
"Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you today. It's great to see so many of you here today. That's an indication to me of how the Catholic Schools system is flourishing ...
'Catholic primacy ruling under fire '
The Press 7 Sept 2000
'Vatican words misconstrued - Cardinal'
The Dominion 7 September 2000 [Not available online]
The head of the Catholic Church in New Zealand, Cardinal Tom Williams, will have to smooth the waters at a meeting of Christian leaders in Wellington next week. His church has been under international fire after an announcement from the Vatican this week appeared to assert the primacy of Catholicism. In its Declaration Dominus Iesus, the Vatican says: "The ecclesiastical communities that have not preserved the valid Episcopate" and do not recognize the Pope as their spiritual leader "are not Churches in the proper sense".
'Stern Vatican Document Angers Anglican Church' by Guy Mac Gibbon
6 September 2000
http://www.scoop.co.nz/archive/scoop/stories/15/13/200009060057.b34da896.html
The "Dominus Iesus" declaration from the Vatican, has angered the Anglican Church, with the Archbishop of Canterbury saying it has set back relations between the churches. The document appears to say that the Catholic Church is the only true path to salvation, and other Churches are inferior ... (Includes a link to the full text of 'Dominus Iesus')
'Conference inspires'
The Press 05 September 2000
http://www.stuff.co.nz/inl/index/0,1008,355536a1934,FF.html
The cream of the world's young leaders gathered in New York recently and two of Catholic Cathedral College's top students were there; among them. Year 13 students Katherine Siave and Shane Anderson attended the Global Young Leaders' Conference in Washington and New York City ... (Photo)
'Sister on a mission to Waikato's isolated '
Waikato Times 1 Sept 2000 [Not available online]
Rumbling around winding west coast roads for days on end to visit the most isolated homes is the mission of June Hickland. The Catholic nun spends at least two weeks of every month travelling in her camper van carrying out the Hauroto Mission.
Until next week, God bless.
Mike Leon
'kiwicath' list manager
Sunday, September 3, 2000
EDUCATION IN FAITH
NZQA - National Qualifications Framework - Unit Standards - Humanities
http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/site/framework/browse/field.html?FRAMEWORK_ITEM_ID=2
New Zealand Qualifications Authority Unit Standards are used throughout the New Zealand education system. They describe objectives that a student must achieve and the number of credits the student must attain to gain National Certificates or Diplomas or Degrees. Unit Standards are on the NZQA Web site for the topics ... Christian Ministries ... Christian Theology ... Religious Studies.
Faith Central - http://www.faithcentral.net.nz - is a New Zealand education-in-faith resource Web site, especially for Catholic schools, administered by Fr John Murphy SM. Material has recently been added on the topics of: Sects and Cults ; poverty and wealth; the social influence of news media ; Mary the first disciple (a series of short easy-to-read paragraphs) ; restorative justice ; spirituality for women and men ; bioethics.
EMPLOYMENT
(Vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/vacancies )
Bequest Fundraiser Christian Broadcasting Association is seeking a person to establish a bequest prospect list and secure bequest commitments. Further details on p.19 of last weekend's 'NZ Catholic' (Aug.27) or from phil@cba.org.nz ; tel: 09 525 2730
COMING EVENTS
7 to 9 September
The "Catholic Schools' 2000 Jubilee Convention", Wellington 7 to 9 September. The programme and registration form are at: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/nzceo/schools/convention
29 September - 1 October
"Children, Springtime of the Family and Society": a conference of Family Life International, St Joseph's Church Hall, 10 Dominion St., Takapuna, Auckland Details from the FLI Web site: http://www.fli.org.nz ; or from fli_ak@iconz.co.nz ; tel 09 631 7950 or 09 638 8101
30 September - 1 October (Auckland) 6-7 October (Christchurch)
Youth Conference and Rally for Love, Life and Family organized by Family Life International Auckland: North Shore Brass Band Hall, Takapuna Christchurch: Christ the King Parish Centre, 90 Greeks Rd., Burnside Details from the FLI Web site http://www.fli.org.nz or from fli_ak@iconz.co.nz ; tel 09 638 8101 or 09 631 7950 (Auckland); t.schmetzer@clear.net.nz (Christchurch)
4 November
'Celebrate Jesus 2000' WestpacTrust Stadium, Wellington Combined Churches' afternoon celebration of Christ's birth with a 600 strong choir and full orchestra
FROM THE NZ SECULAR PRESS
[You can read daily news of religion from the international secular press via links on our bishops' News page at: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/news/frnews.html )
'Sprinklers missing in fire-ravaged rooms at convent '
Central Leader (Auckland) 1 September 2000 (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/inl/index/0,1008,348461a1500,FF.html
A lack of sprinklers in a building at Ponsonby St Mary's Catholic buildings meant 22 fire engines and 60 fire-fighters were needed to battle yesterday's early morning blaze ...
'Building a bridge across the years' (photo)
The Dominion 31 August 2000
http://www.stuff.co.nz/inl/index/0,1008,347250a1700,FF.html
What was school like 100 years ago? That and many other questions will be answered for the great-great-grandchildren of Catholic school pupils when they open a time capsule enclosed in a sundial at the Catholic Education Centre in Wellington 100 years from now ...
'Catholic school expands'
Nelson Mail 29 August 2000
http://www.stuff.co.nz/inl/index/0,1008,343818a1931,FF.html
Rapid roll growth culminated in the opening of a new administration centre at St Paul's Catholic School in Richmond at the weekend ...
Until next week, God bless.
Mike Leon
'kiwicath' list manager
NZQA - National Qualifications Framework - Unit Standards - Humanities
http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/site/framework/browse/field.html?FRAMEWORK_ITEM_ID=2
New Zealand Qualifications Authority Unit Standards are used throughout the New Zealand education system. They describe objectives that a student must achieve and the number of credits the student must attain to gain National Certificates or Diplomas or Degrees. Unit Standards are on the NZQA Web site for the topics ... Christian Ministries ... Christian Theology ... Religious Studies.
Faith Central - http://www.faithcentral.net.nz - is a New Zealand education-in-faith resource Web site, especially for Catholic schools, administered by Fr John Murphy SM. Material has recently been added on the topics of: Sects and Cults ; poverty and wealth; the social influence of news media ; Mary the first disciple (a series of short easy-to-read paragraphs) ; restorative justice ; spirituality for women and men ; bioethics.
EMPLOYMENT
(Vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/vacancies )
Bequest Fundraiser Christian Broadcasting Association is seeking a person to establish a bequest prospect list and secure bequest commitments. Further details on p.19 of last weekend's 'NZ Catholic' (Aug.27) or from phil@cba.org.nz ; tel: 09 525 2730
COMING EVENTS
7 to 9 September
The "Catholic Schools' 2000 Jubilee Convention", Wellington 7 to 9 September. The programme and registration form are at: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/nzceo/schools/convention
29 September - 1 October
"Children, Springtime of the Family and Society": a conference of Family Life International, St Joseph's Church Hall, 10 Dominion St., Takapuna, Auckland Details from the FLI Web site: http://www.fli.org.nz ; or from fli_ak@iconz.co.nz ; tel 09 631 7950 or 09 638 8101
30 September - 1 October (Auckland) 6-7 October (Christchurch)
Youth Conference and Rally for Love, Life and Family organized by Family Life International Auckland: North Shore Brass Band Hall, Takapuna Christchurch: Christ the King Parish Centre, 90 Greeks Rd., Burnside Details from the FLI Web site http://www.fli.org.nz or from fli_ak@iconz.co.nz ; tel 09 638 8101 or 09 631 7950 (Auckland); t.schmetzer@clear.net.nz (Christchurch)
4 November
'Celebrate Jesus 2000' WestpacTrust Stadium, Wellington Combined Churches' afternoon celebration of Christ's birth with a 600 strong choir and full orchestra
FROM THE NZ SECULAR PRESS
[You can read daily news of religion from the international secular press via links on our bishops' News page at: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/news/frnews.html )
'Sprinklers missing in fire-ravaged rooms at convent '
Central Leader (Auckland) 1 September 2000 (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/inl/index/0,1008,348461a1500,FF.html
A lack of sprinklers in a building at Ponsonby St Mary's Catholic buildings meant 22 fire engines and 60 fire-fighters were needed to battle yesterday's early morning blaze ...
'Building a bridge across the years' (photo)
The Dominion 31 August 2000
http://www.stuff.co.nz/inl/index/0,1008,347250a1700,FF.html
What was school like 100 years ago? That and many other questions will be answered for the great-great-grandchildren of Catholic school pupils when they open a time capsule enclosed in a sundial at the Catholic Education Centre in Wellington 100 years from now ...
'Catholic school expands'
Nelson Mail 29 August 2000
http://www.stuff.co.nz/inl/index/0,1008,343818a1931,FF.html
Rapid roll growth culminated in the opening of a new administration centre at St Paul's Catholic School in Richmond at the weekend ...
Until next week, God bless.
Mike Leon
'kiwicath' list manager
Sunday, August 27, 2000
NEWS OF THE GREAT JUBILEE
http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/jubilee/news.html
I have trimmed back the reports on World Youth Day to just the sections for the last two days and the Aftermath. In that section there are several new report links plus news of a new Web site -http://www.giovani.org - "which in a few days will offer a chat service and discussion forums in six languages so that young people who participated in WYD can give their testimonies and maintain the friendships they forged in Rome." Also on our News page there's a preliminary report on the Jubilee of University Staff (3-10 September)
'YOUNG CATHOLICS'
http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/youth/
With the end of World Youth Day 2000 I plan to preserve a couple of reports of the spectacular Saturday night and Sunday events in a page on our new 'Young Catholics' section with photos, hopefully this week.
EMPLOYMENT
(Vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/vacancies )
Bequest Fundraiser Christian Broadcasting Association is seeking a person to establish a bequest prospect list and secure bequest commitments. Further details on p.19 of this weekend's 'NZ Catholic' (Aug.27) or from phil@cba.org.nz ; tel: 09 525 2730
PASTORAL LETTER
Our Bishops' 'Statement on Homosexuality' is published this weekend in 'NZ Catholic' p.7 and on the Web at: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/bishops/letters/hosex.html Written by Bishop Peter Cullinane, current President of the NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference, Part 1 refers to an earlier letter 'Dignity, Love, Life' (1986) which unfortunately is one of the few pastoral letters we haven't got on the Web. I have asked Catholic Communications for a copy to put up. Part 2 deals with the meaning of sexuality, false propaganda regarding homosexual behaviour, and chastity Part 3 explains that the bishops support for initiatives in favour of proprietorial and civic rights for all couples does not take anything away from society's higher obligation to uphold the uniqueness of marriage.
The thing that struck me was that in a bishops' pastoral letter of over 700 words, neither God nor the Word of God are mentioned. Does anyone else find that odd?
COMING EVENTS
7 to 9 September
The "Catholic Schools' 2000 Jubilee Convention", Wellington 7 to 9 September.
The programme and registration form are at: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/nzceo/schools/convention
29 September - 1 October
"Children, Springtime of the Family and Society": a conference of Family Life International, St Joseph's Church Hall, 10 Dominion St., Takapauna, Auckland Details form the FLI Web site: http://www.fli.org.nz ; or from fli_ak@iconz.co.nz ; tel 09 631 7950 or 09 638 8101
30 September - 1 October (Auckland) 6-7 October (Christchurch)
Youth Conference and Rally for Love, Life and Family organized by Family Life International Auckland: North Shore Brass Band Hall, 13 Taharoto Rd., Takapuna Christchurch: Christ the King Parish Centre, 90 Greers Rd., Burnside Details from the FLI Web site http://www.fli.org.nz or from fli_ak@iconz.co.nz ; tel 09 638 8101 or 09 631 7950 (Auckland); t.schmetzer@clear.net.nz (Christchurch)
FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Catholic schools' convention slated Manawatu News 23 August 2000 http://www.stuff.co.nz/inl/index/0,1008,331552a1900,FF.html
The Catholic school system in New Zealand is devoted to the wealthy and the powerful, if its official millennium celebrations are anything to go by, says former Massy University professor of education Ivan Snook ... [The convention programme is at http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/nzceo/schools/convention ]
'Churches Hold GE Symposium' 23 August 2000 http://www.scoop.co.nz/archive/scoop/stories/34/69/200008231417.67a5d083.html
Ethical concerns related to Genetic Engineering will come under the spotlight at a church-sponsored Symposium in Wellington on Friday 25 August ...
'Obituary – John Joseph Melia' Southland Times 23 August 2000 http://www.stuff.co.nz/inl/index/0,1008,331356a1942,FF.html
The sudden passing in Te Anau of John Joseph Melia halved the number of Irish Catholic priests in Southland ...
'Magazine judged top in awards' Otago Daily Times 21/8/2000
http://www1.odt.co.nz/cgi-bin/search-display-story-online?PATH=2000/8/21/IFH44C3\ 584IR.html&WORDS=tui+motu&DB=Editorial
When Father Michael Hill and Frances Skeleton decided to launch Tui Motu InterIslands, a monthly religious magazine, sceptics thought it would never succeed ...
'Catholics celebrate church Jubilee year'
Otago Daily Times 12 August
http://www1.odt.co.nz/cgi-bin/search-display-story-online?PATH=2000/8/12/IAD40A9\ 580IR.html&WORDS=catholic&DB=Editorial
Catholics from throughout the Dunedin diocese will gather tomorrow for a special Mass to mark a jubilee year in the church ...
'Church group studies GE'
Waikato Times 12/8/2000
NOT AVAILABLE ONLINE Churches have formed their own commission into genetic engineering, as concern mounts over the moral and ethical questions posed by GE advances. Representatives of the Anglican, Methodist, Presbyterian and Catholic churches attended yesterday's public meeting of the Royal Commission on Genetic Modification.
'Songs of praise to replace roar for Lions'
The Dominion Date: 06/8/2000
NOT AVAILABLE ONLINE Songs of praise will replace the roar of Lions rugby fans at Wellington's WestpacTrust Stadium on November 4 when the region's combined churches hope 30,000 people will attend an afternoon celebration of Christ's birth 2000 years ago. Organisers, who launched Celebrate Jesus 2000 last night, said it promised to be Wellington's biggest ecumenical celebration. A 600- strong choir, a full orchestra, and the Opera New Zealand stage would occupy the section below the big screen, event producer Robert Haven said.
Until next week, God bless.
Mike Leon
'kiwicath' list manager
http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/jubilee/news.html
I have trimmed back the reports on World Youth Day to just the sections for the last two days and the Aftermath. In that section there are several new report links plus news of a new Web site -http://www.giovani.org - "which in a few days will offer a chat service and discussion forums in six languages so that young people who participated in WYD can give their testimonies and maintain the friendships they forged in Rome." Also on our News page there's a preliminary report on the Jubilee of University Staff (3-10 September)
'YOUNG CATHOLICS'
http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/youth/
With the end of World Youth Day 2000 I plan to preserve a couple of reports of the spectacular Saturday night and Sunday events in a page on our new 'Young Catholics' section with photos, hopefully this week.
EMPLOYMENT
(Vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/vacancies )
Bequest Fundraiser Christian Broadcasting Association is seeking a person to establish a bequest prospect list and secure bequest commitments. Further details on p.19 of this weekend's 'NZ Catholic' (Aug.27) or from phil@cba.org.nz ; tel: 09 525 2730
PASTORAL LETTER
Our Bishops' 'Statement on Homosexuality' is published this weekend in 'NZ Catholic' p.7 and on the Web at: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/bishops/letters/hosex.html Written by Bishop Peter Cullinane, current President of the NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference, Part 1 refers to an earlier letter 'Dignity, Love, Life' (1986) which unfortunately is one of the few pastoral letters we haven't got on the Web. I have asked Catholic Communications for a copy to put up. Part 2 deals with the meaning of sexuality, false propaganda regarding homosexual behaviour, and chastity Part 3 explains that the bishops support for initiatives in favour of proprietorial and civic rights for all couples does not take anything away from society's higher obligation to uphold the uniqueness of marriage.
The thing that struck me was that in a bishops' pastoral letter of over 700 words, neither God nor the Word of God are mentioned. Does anyone else find that odd?
COMING EVENTS
7 to 9 September
The "Catholic Schools' 2000 Jubilee Convention", Wellington 7 to 9 September.
The programme and registration form are at: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/nzceo/schools/convention
29 September - 1 October
"Children, Springtime of the Family and Society": a conference of Family Life International, St Joseph's Church Hall, 10 Dominion St., Takapauna, Auckland Details form the FLI Web site: http://www.fli.org.nz ; or from fli_ak@iconz.co.nz ; tel 09 631 7950 or 09 638 8101
30 September - 1 October (Auckland) 6-7 October (Christchurch)
Youth Conference and Rally for Love, Life and Family organized by Family Life International Auckland: North Shore Brass Band Hall, 13 Taharoto Rd., Takapuna Christchurch: Christ the King Parish Centre, 90 Greers Rd., Burnside Details from the FLI Web site http://www.fli.org.nz or from fli_ak@iconz.co.nz ; tel 09 638 8101 or 09 631 7950 (Auckland); t.schmetzer@clear.net.nz (Christchurch)
FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Catholic schools' convention slated Manawatu News 23 August 2000 http://www.stuff.co.nz/inl/index/0,1008,331552a1900,FF.html
The Catholic school system in New Zealand is devoted to the wealthy and the powerful, if its official millennium celebrations are anything to go by, says former Massy University professor of education Ivan Snook ... [The convention programme is at http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/nzceo/schools/convention ]
'Churches Hold GE Symposium' 23 August 2000 http://www.scoop.co.nz/archive/scoop/stories/34/69/200008231417.67a5d083.html
Ethical concerns related to Genetic Engineering will come under the spotlight at a church-sponsored Symposium in Wellington on Friday 25 August ...
'Obituary – John Joseph Melia' Southland Times 23 August 2000 http://www.stuff.co.nz/inl/index/0,1008,331356a1942,FF.html
The sudden passing in Te Anau of John Joseph Melia halved the number of Irish Catholic priests in Southland ...
'Magazine judged top in awards' Otago Daily Times 21/8/2000
http://www1.odt.co.nz/cgi-bin/search-display-story-online?PATH=2000/8/21/IFH44C3\ 584IR.html&WORDS=tui+motu&DB=Editorial
When Father Michael Hill and Frances Skeleton decided to launch Tui Motu InterIslands, a monthly religious magazine, sceptics thought it would never succeed ...
'Catholics celebrate church Jubilee year'
Otago Daily Times 12 August
http://www1.odt.co.nz/cgi-bin/search-display-story-online?PATH=2000/8/12/IAD40A9\ 580IR.html&WORDS=catholic&DB=Editorial
Catholics from throughout the Dunedin diocese will gather tomorrow for a special Mass to mark a jubilee year in the church ...
'Church group studies GE'
Waikato Times 12/8/2000
NOT AVAILABLE ONLINE Churches have formed their own commission into genetic engineering, as concern mounts over the moral and ethical questions posed by GE advances. Representatives of the Anglican, Methodist, Presbyterian and Catholic churches attended yesterday's public meeting of the Royal Commission on Genetic Modification.
'Songs of praise to replace roar for Lions'
The Dominion Date: 06/8/2000
NOT AVAILABLE ONLINE Songs of praise will replace the roar of Lions rugby fans at Wellington's WestpacTrust Stadium on November 4 when the region's combined churches hope 30,000 people will attend an afternoon celebration of Christ's birth 2000 years ago. Organisers, who launched Celebrate Jesus 2000 last night, said it promised to be Wellington's biggest ecumenical celebration. A 600- strong choir, a full orchestra, and the Opera New Zealand stage would occupy the section below the big screen, event producer Robert Haven said.
Until next week, God bless.
Mike Leon
'kiwicath' list manager
Sunday, August 13, 2000
THE WORLD YOUTH DAY AND JUBILEE OF YOUNG PEOPLE (15-19 August) ...
... is about to get into full swing. I plan to update the Jubilee News page -http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/jubilee/news.html every day on which is something fresh to report, for the duration of the Youth Jubilee. But because of the uploading problem, the page I updated this weekend is still sitting here on my computer "all dressed up and nowhere to go". The best I can do for now is to offer you this link to the most recent summary report on the Jubilee from the ZENIT News Agency: http://zenit.org/english/archive/0008/ZE000811.html and to remind you that the Jubilee News page has an abundance of other News links through which you can follow this great event.
More than a million young pilgrims are expected to take part, and the experience will surely affect the course of their lives in many cases. It's entirely possible, for instance, that one of those present, know only to God, will be elected Pope in the second half of this century. May God bless our young pilgrims from the four corners of the earth. Please keep them in your daily prayers this coming week, and ask for them to be included in the Prayers of the Faithful at Mass.
The bishops' NEWS page ...
http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/news/frnews.html
... has three recent press releases from Catholic Communications:
'70 young New Zealand Catholic pilgrims leave for Jubilee Year celebrations in Rome' (10 August)
'New Rector for National Seminary' (Monsignor David Michael Tiwha Bennett succeeds Father Brendan Dally as Rector of our national Holy Cross Seminary) (9 August 2000)
'The law should be changed, say NZ's Catholic bishops' (referring to the present legal situation by which a child under 16 requires parental permission for all forms of medical treatment except an abortion. Link to a related story in 'The Press' (9 August 2000)
EMPLOYMENT
(Vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/vacancies )
Wellington's Archdiocesan Development Fund (ADF) needs an experienced Receptionist/Cashier to job share. Details on page 19 of the August Wel-com, or from invest@adf.org.nz (closes 21 August 2000)
Mercy Parklands, a private hospital and rest home in Ellerslie, Auckland has a vacancy for a pastoral care co-ordinator. Details on p.23 of the August 13 'NZ Catholic'. (Closing date not specified)
COMING EVENTS
"Catholic Schools' 2000 Jubilee Convention", Wellington 7 to 9 September
The programme and registration form are at: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/nzceo/schools/convention
Christian Life Community NZ is offering 3 introductory courses on Ignatian spirituality, on the first Sundays of September, October and November, to continue the journey of the Retreat in Daily Life, held in February. 3 Sept : Imaginative contemplation - Fr Jim Dooley sm; 1 Oct : The Examine of Conscience - Sr Mary Gormly rsm; 5 Nov. : Discernment - a panel. All sessions are at the Mercy Centre, Guilford Tce, Wellington from 2-4pm. Cost $10 per session, $25 for the series. Contact Patricia Kane tel (04) 475 8837 pakane@ihug.co.nz Home page: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/clcnz
FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storydisplay.cfm?storyID=147551
'Bishop's cash offer brings in mothers' NZ Herald 13.08.2000 Dozens more women are seeking help from a Catholic anti-abortion centre since the Church offered them financial help ...
"New Zealand to resettle Somali Christian convert" (Compass) -- Officials of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) confirmed from Yemen on August 3 that former Muslim Mohammed Omer Haji and his family have been accepted for emergency resettlement by New Zealand. Haji was slated to leave with his wife and baby by August 9 ... but to date has not left Yemen .... (From Christianity.Com - 'News' : http://www.christianity.com )
Until next week, God bless.
Mike Leon
'kiwicath' list manager
... is about to get into full swing. I plan to update the Jubilee News page -http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/jubilee/news.html every day on which is something fresh to report, for the duration of the Youth Jubilee. But because of the uploading problem, the page I updated this weekend is still sitting here on my computer "all dressed up and nowhere to go". The best I can do for now is to offer you this link to the most recent summary report on the Jubilee from the ZENIT News Agency: http://zenit.org/english/archive/0008/ZE000811.html and to remind you that the Jubilee News page has an abundance of other News links through which you can follow this great event.
More than a million young pilgrims are expected to take part, and the experience will surely affect the course of their lives in many cases. It's entirely possible, for instance, that one of those present, know only to God, will be elected Pope in the second half of this century. May God bless our young pilgrims from the four corners of the earth. Please keep them in your daily prayers this coming week, and ask for them to be included in the Prayers of the Faithful at Mass.
The bishops' NEWS page ...
http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/news/frnews.html
... has three recent press releases from Catholic Communications:
'70 young New Zealand Catholic pilgrims leave for Jubilee Year celebrations in Rome' (10 August)
'New Rector for National Seminary' (Monsignor David Michael Tiwha Bennett succeeds Father Brendan Dally as Rector of our national Holy Cross Seminary) (9 August 2000)
'The law should be changed, say NZ's Catholic bishops' (referring to the present legal situation by which a child under 16 requires parental permission for all forms of medical treatment except an abortion. Link to a related story in 'The Press' (9 August 2000)
EMPLOYMENT
(Vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/vacancies )
Wellington's Archdiocesan Development Fund (ADF) needs an experienced Receptionist/Cashier to job share. Details on page 19 of the August Wel-com, or from invest@adf.org.nz (closes 21 August 2000)
Mercy Parklands, a private hospital and rest home in Ellerslie, Auckland has a vacancy for a pastoral care co-ordinator. Details on p.23 of the August 13 'NZ Catholic'. (Closing date not specified)
COMING EVENTS
"Catholic Schools' 2000 Jubilee Convention", Wellington 7 to 9 September
The programme and registration form are at: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/nzceo/schools/convention
Christian Life Community NZ is offering 3 introductory courses on Ignatian spirituality, on the first Sundays of September, October and November, to continue the journey of the Retreat in Daily Life, held in February. 3 Sept : Imaginative contemplation - Fr Jim Dooley sm; 1 Oct : The Examine of Conscience - Sr Mary Gormly rsm; 5 Nov. : Discernment - a panel. All sessions are at the Mercy Centre, Guilford Tce, Wellington from 2-4pm. Cost $10 per session, $25 for the series. Contact Patricia Kane tel (04) 475 8837 pakane@ihug.co.nz Home page: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/clcnz
FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storydisplay.cfm?storyID=147551
'Bishop's cash offer brings in mothers' NZ Herald 13.08.2000 Dozens more women are seeking help from a Catholic anti-abortion centre since the Church offered them financial help ...
"New Zealand to resettle Somali Christian convert" (Compass) -- Officials of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) confirmed from Yemen on August 3 that former Muslim Mohammed Omer Haji and his family have been accepted for emergency resettlement by New Zealand. Haji was slated to leave with his wife and baby by August 9 ... but to date has not left Yemen .... (From Christianity.Com - 'News' : http://www.christianity.com )
Until next week, God bless.
Mike Leon
'kiwicath' list manager
Sunday, August 6, 2000
CATHOLIC PRESS ONLINE
'EV 2000' Issue 21 June 2000
http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/ev2000
'Evangelization 2000' is the New Zealand branch of an international apostolate which responds to Pope John Paul's call for a 'New Evangelization'. Full text articles from the latest issue:
* Editor's Corner: Forming Disciples in the Parish * Rocky Road: Do You Feel Welcome? by Neil Bickerton (the latest in a series about the difficulties new Catholics have in finding a sense of 'community' within the Church) * Evangelizing Modern Liberals, by Fr Andrew Murray SM * Justice and Evangelization are Sisters, by Sr Pauline O'Regan * News from Home and Abroad
Tui Motu InterIslands - July 2000
http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/tuimotu The theme of this issue is 'pilgrimage'.
'The Longest Journey' by Mike Riddell "In youth the future seems limitless, with the promise of new adventures and new friends yet to come. Young people are not so concerned with disillusionment or change, because their life stretches out in front of them like an untravelled road. However, there is a point which comes midway through life, when the end of that road comes into sight. At this juncture, the traveller becomes aware that some things which are lost will never be replaced ..." [Link to Mike Riddell's home page]
'Catholic Social Teaching applied to business' Business run on social justice lines sometimes works and often fails. Why? Jim Elliston reports on a new study of the industrial cooperatives of Mondragon in Spain and Antagonish, Nova Scotia. [Links to Web sites about both places]
'Pilgrimage of Grace', by Mary Ryan For some years five or six Catholic and Anglican Southlanders have met monthly for prayer, shared faith and company. A year ago they decided to prepare for the Millennium by going on pilgrimage – in space and in time.
EDUCATION / YOUNG CATHOLICS
The "Catholic Schools' 2000 Jubilee Convention" takes place in Wellington from 7 to 9 September this year. The full programme and registration form are on the Web site of our sponsor the NO.SO. Catholic Education Office. The main page is: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/nzceo/schools/convention
THE GREAT JUBILEE - NEWS & EVENTS
http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/jubilee/news.html
**World Youth Day/The Jubilee of Young People (15-19 August)** A special exhibition of the Shroud of Turin has opened for the young pilgrims. A young Irish Catholic, a Filipino Muslim, and a Russian Orthodox Christian will speak at an international ecumenical celebration of unity organised by the Focolare Movement during the Jubilee.
**Jubilee of the 'Cursillo' Movement (August 5)** The "Cursillos of Christianity" celebrated their special Jubilee with John Paul II. This spiritual retreat and workplace evangelisation movement began in Spain half a century ago and now has five million members in 80 countries.
FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
NZ HERALD 04.08.2000
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storydisplay.cfm?storyID=146597
'Dialogue: Church can't hold candle to shellfish', by Joe Bennett "Catholicism fascinates me. As a child I went into churches only on holiday, when my mother would drag me round the flagged and cold interior of some cathedral to look at I don't know what, and I would sulk and pout and beg to be taken out and given ice cream ... I still go into Catholic churches. I am surprised by what Larkin called the hunger in himself to be more serious..."
NZ HERALD 03.08.2000
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storydisplay.cfm?storyID=146496
'Young New Zealanders become 'moral zombies'' New Zealanders are growing up as "moral zombies" and lack positive benchmarks to guide their behaviour, says Unesco member and former Catholic-school principal Pat Lynch.
NZ HERALD 03.08.2000
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storydisplay.cfm?storyID=146560
'Management squabbles but "academic excellence" at Baradene' An Education Review Office (ERO) report says there has been "serious disharmony" in the senior management team at the Catholic Baradene College for more than four years, despite staff changes and a new principal. Principal Anna Heffernan said the tension arose from different interpretations of the special character goals of the school in light of the board's decision last year to accept bulk-funding ...
THE SOUTHLAND TIMES 05 AUGUST 2000
http://www.stuff.co.nz/inl/index/0,1008,298402a1943,FF.html
'Peace commitment is wanted by UN' During his country's darkest World War 2 days, Winston Churchill said, "It is not sufficient to say we did our best, when what we need is to succeed." writes Brother Patrick Lynch, executive director of NZ Catholic Education, in this week's Religion and Life column.
THE NELSON MAIL 05 AUGUST 2000
http://www.stuff.co.nz/inl/index/0,1008,299348a1540,FF.html
'Meat company objection may hold up school ' An appeal lodged against the designation of land for the proposed new Catholic secondary school Garin College will not set back the scheduled opening date, the Catholic Education Management Board has said. Nelson Bays Meat Producers Ltd plant manager Terry Kreft said the company had lodged an appeal against the Ministry of Education land designation made on the site in Champion Rd, Richmond ...
Until next week, God bless.
Mike Leon
'kiwicatholic' list manager
'EV 2000' Issue 21 June 2000
http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/ev2000
'Evangelization 2000' is the New Zealand branch of an international apostolate which responds to Pope John Paul's call for a 'New Evangelization'. Full text articles from the latest issue:
* Editor's Corner: Forming Disciples in the Parish * Rocky Road: Do You Feel Welcome? by Neil Bickerton (the latest in a series about the difficulties new Catholics have in finding a sense of 'community' within the Church) * Evangelizing Modern Liberals, by Fr Andrew Murray SM * Justice and Evangelization are Sisters, by Sr Pauline O'Regan * News from Home and Abroad
Tui Motu InterIslands - July 2000
http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/tuimotu The theme of this issue is 'pilgrimage'.
'The Longest Journey' by Mike Riddell "In youth the future seems limitless, with the promise of new adventures and new friends yet to come. Young people are not so concerned with disillusionment or change, because their life stretches out in front of them like an untravelled road. However, there is a point which comes midway through life, when the end of that road comes into sight. At this juncture, the traveller becomes aware that some things which are lost will never be replaced ..." [Link to Mike Riddell's home page]
'Catholic Social Teaching applied to business' Business run on social justice lines sometimes works and often fails. Why? Jim Elliston reports on a new study of the industrial cooperatives of Mondragon in Spain and Antagonish, Nova Scotia. [Links to Web sites about both places]
'Pilgrimage of Grace', by Mary Ryan For some years five or six Catholic and Anglican Southlanders have met monthly for prayer, shared faith and company. A year ago they decided to prepare for the Millennium by going on pilgrimage – in space and in time.
EDUCATION / YOUNG CATHOLICS
The "Catholic Schools' 2000 Jubilee Convention" takes place in Wellington from 7 to 9 September this year. The full programme and registration form are on the Web site of our sponsor the NO.SO. Catholic Education Office. The main page is: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/nzceo/schools/convention
THE GREAT JUBILEE - NEWS & EVENTS
http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/jubilee/news.html
**World Youth Day/The Jubilee of Young People (15-19 August)** A special exhibition of the Shroud of Turin has opened for the young pilgrims. A young Irish Catholic, a Filipino Muslim, and a Russian Orthodox Christian will speak at an international ecumenical celebration of unity organised by the Focolare Movement during the Jubilee.
**Jubilee of the 'Cursillo' Movement (August 5)** The "Cursillos of Christianity" celebrated their special Jubilee with John Paul II. This spiritual retreat and workplace evangelisation movement began in Spain half a century ago and now has five million members in 80 countries.
FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
NZ HERALD 04.08.2000
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storydisplay.cfm?storyID=146597
'Dialogue: Church can't hold candle to shellfish', by Joe Bennett "Catholicism fascinates me. As a child I went into churches only on holiday, when my mother would drag me round the flagged and cold interior of some cathedral to look at I don't know what, and I would sulk and pout and beg to be taken out and given ice cream ... I still go into Catholic churches. I am surprised by what Larkin called the hunger in himself to be more serious..."
NZ HERALD 03.08.2000
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storydisplay.cfm?storyID=146496
'Young New Zealanders become 'moral zombies'' New Zealanders are growing up as "moral zombies" and lack positive benchmarks to guide their behaviour, says Unesco member and former Catholic-school principal Pat Lynch.
NZ HERALD 03.08.2000
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storydisplay.cfm?storyID=146560
'Management squabbles but "academic excellence" at Baradene' An Education Review Office (ERO) report says there has been "serious disharmony" in the senior management team at the Catholic Baradene College for more than four years, despite staff changes and a new principal. Principal Anna Heffernan said the tension arose from different interpretations of the special character goals of the school in light of the board's decision last year to accept bulk-funding ...
THE SOUTHLAND TIMES 05 AUGUST 2000
http://www.stuff.co.nz/inl/index/0,1008,298402a1943,FF.html
'Peace commitment is wanted by UN' During his country's darkest World War 2 days, Winston Churchill said, "It is not sufficient to say we did our best, when what we need is to succeed." writes Brother Patrick Lynch, executive director of NZ Catholic Education, in this week's Religion and Life column.
THE NELSON MAIL 05 AUGUST 2000
http://www.stuff.co.nz/inl/index/0,1008,299348a1540,FF.html
'Meat company objection may hold up school ' An appeal lodged against the designation of land for the proposed new Catholic secondary school Garin College will not set back the scheduled opening date, the Catholic Education Management Board has said. Nelson Bays Meat Producers Ltd plant manager Terry Kreft said the company had lodged an appeal against the Ministry of Education land designation made on the site in Champion Rd, Richmond ...
Until next week, God bless.
Mike Leon
'kiwicatholic' list manager
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