DEATH OF PRINCESS MARGARET
In a telegram of sympathy sent to Queen Elizabeth, Pope John Paul II on Saturday prayed for the soul of Princess Margaret, recalling the travails and fraility that marked her last years of life.
"Saddened to learn of the death of her royal highness the Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon, I express to Your Majesty and to the royal family my deep sympathy at this time of sorrow," the pope said in the telegram, whose text was released by the Vatican's press office.
"Commending your sister to the God of all consolation and praying that she will find eternal rest beyond the travails of human life and the fraility she knew in recent years, I invoke upon all who are mourning her loss the peace which is Jesus Christ, the firstborn from the dead," the Pontiff said.
FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
"Bishop's remains welcomed on to marae " The Kaikoura Star 6 Feb (photo) http://www.stuff.co.nz/inl/index/0,1008,1093716a5440,FF.html He may never have visited Kaikoura during his lifetime, but Bishop Jean Baptiste Francois Pompallier was still welcomed on to the Takahanga marae with a moving powhiri and Mass yesterday afternoon.....
"Honouring the right and just " The Southland Times, Saturday 9th February 2002 http://www.stuff.co.nz/inl/index/0,1008,1096749a1942,FF.html ["Religion and Life" column by Gore Parish Priest Fr Pat McGettigan on the detention of Afghan prisoners in Cuba and on the late anti-racism campaigner Michael Roche]
"Rare Books For Turnbull" NZ Book Council News Feb 8 2002 http://www.vuw.ac.nz/nzbookcouncil/latestnews.htm
Nearly 700 rare books, including several from the 15th century, have been placed on permanent deposit in the Alexander Turnbull Library by the present owners, the Society of Mary and the Archdiocese of Wellington. They include a wide range of material from early theological works to Roman Catholic liturgical books, as well as English literature, Latin and Greek classics, and early voyages and travel literature.
Formerly part of the Colin Library at the well-known Marist seminary and vineyard at Greenmeadows in Hawke's Bay, the books have been kept in storage in recent years.
Included in the collection are books that belonged to Wellington's first Catholic priest, Father J.J.P. O'Reilly, who came to New Zealand in 1843 and helped establish schools and churches, including St Mary of the Angels on Boulcott Street.
Most of the books are in their original leather or vellum bindings and include beautiful examples of the printers' and illustrators' art through the centuries. The oldest book is a collection of sermons by Saint Bonaventura, published in Germany in 1481.
Margaret Calder, Chief Librarian of the Alexander Turnbull Library, said 'I am delighted that this valuable and historically important collection will be preserved in the Turnbull Library and will be available to researchers in New Zealand.
The books are significant not only for their textual content as works of theology and literature, but as examples of the art and history of the book, and for the individual histories of collecting and ownership which each volume represents.'
Contact: Susan Bartel Email: susan.bartel@natlib.govt.nz
Sunday, February 10, 2002
Sunday, January 20, 2002
INTER-FAITH DAY OF PRAYER FOR PEACE IN THE WORLD, ASSISI, 24 JANUARY
2002
Next Friday 300 religious leaders from around the world will assemble in
Assisi for a Day of Prayer for Peace at the invitation of Pope John
Paul. Prayers and documents about the Conference are on the Vatican
Website, here:
http://www.vatican.va/special/assisi_20020124_en.html
News of the Day will be reported by the religious and secular news
agencies with links on our bishops' Website at:
http://www.catholic.org.nz
You can tour the Basilica of St Francis in Assisi at:
http://www.sanfrancescoassisi.org/eng/index.htm (click "Site Map" for
the list of links)
SPIRITUALITY
'Medjugorje News'
http://www.medjugorjenews-nz.org/
A quarterly Newsletter edited by edited by 'kiwcath' forum member Paul
Farge
( pfarge@ihug.co.nz )
In Issue 24, December 2001: The Medjugorje story ... Our Lady's messages
... From the editor ... Excerpts from Medjugorje press ... News from
and about Medjugorje ...The day Our Lady came weeping ....The last
homily of Father Slavko ...The Medjugorje testimony of Jim ... Our
pilgrimage to Medjugorje .... The seven virtues for parents ...
Medjugorje reacts to attack on USA ... The Spirit himself convinced me
... Risen Christ statue ... I have learned ... Colette's ministry ...The
secret of the rosary ... A beautiful gift for loved ones
FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
'Bishop's guiding light shines again for faithful' (photo)
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storydisplay.cfm?thesection=news&thesubsection=&storyI\
D=586504
NZ Herald 14.01.2002
The father of New Zealand Catholicism had to battle suspicion and
controversy in his time. Andrew Laxon examines the life and trials of
Bishop Pompallier....
2002
Next Friday 300 religious leaders from around the world will assemble in
Assisi for a Day of Prayer for Peace at the invitation of Pope John
Paul. Prayers and documents about the Conference are on the Vatican
Website, here:
http://www.vatican.va/special/assisi_20020124_en.html
News of the Day will be reported by the religious and secular news
agencies with links on our bishops' Website at:
http://www.catholic.org.nz
You can tour the Basilica of St Francis in Assisi at:
http://www.sanfrancescoassisi.org/eng/index.htm (click "Site Map" for
the list of links)
SPIRITUALITY
'Medjugorje News'
http://www.medjugorjenews-nz.org/
A quarterly Newsletter edited by edited by 'kiwcath' forum member Paul
Farge
( pfarge@ihug.co.nz )
In Issue 24, December 2001: The Medjugorje story ... Our Lady's messages
... From the editor ... Excerpts from Medjugorje press ... News from
and about Medjugorje ...The day Our Lady came weeping ....The last
homily of Father Slavko ...The Medjugorje testimony of Jim ... Our
pilgrimage to Medjugorje .... The seven virtues for parents ...
Medjugorje reacts to attack on USA ... The Spirit himself convinced me
... Risen Christ statue ... I have learned ... Colette's ministry ...The
secret of the rosary ... A beautiful gift for loved ones
FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
'Bishop's guiding light shines again for faithful' (photo)
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storydisplay.cfm?thesection=news&thesubsection=&storyI\
D=586504
NZ Herald 14.01.2002
The father of New Zealand Catholicism had to battle suspicion and
controversy in his time. Andrew Laxon examines the life and trials of
Bishop Pompallier....
Sunday, January 13, 2002
BISHOP POMPALLIER'S RETURN
For the full background on our first bishop and the regularly updated itinerary of his return, please visit the NZ Catholic bishops' Pompallier pages at: http://www.catholic.org.nz/pompallier (click on the portrait to enter) or the home page at http://www.catholic.org.nz and click the "Pompallier" link there.
"Founder of NZ Catholicism returning to home shores " NZPA 10 January 2002 http://www.stuff.co.nz/inl/index/0,1008,1064980a1927,FF.html The founder of New Zealand Catholicism is about to return to home shores. The remains of Jean-Baptiste Francois Pompallier, this country's first Catholic bishop, arrive in Auckland on Sunday. The bishop's remains were exhumed from a Parisian cemetery in 1999 after years of lobbying by New Zealand Catholics, especially in the Hokianga where he first arrived in 1838.......
"Bishop Pompallier Arrives Home" IRN 13/01/2002 The man who brought Catholicism to New Zealand finally returns today, more than 100 years after his death. Bishop Jean-Baptiste Francois Pompallier's remains have been exhumed from his Paris grave, and will be taken to the Bay of Islands for his final resting place. He arrives in Auckland today. Catholic Church spokeswoman Lindsay Freer says Auckland Bishop Pat Dunn will accompany the remains to Whai Ora Marae in Otara this afternoon. She says Bishop Pompallier will stay several days in Otara before a large welcome mass at St Patrick's Cathedral on Tuesday. Ms Freer says the Bishop will be taken on a hikoi around New Zealand, starting in Dunedin on January 24th.
WORLD CATHOLIC NEWS
During the week Elizabeth wrote:
> The Zenit News Agency is wanting new subscribers. > I enjoy receiving it just about every day and probably lots of you > do too, but I thought I'd send the latest one just so you could see > the sort of things it deals with. It might be too conservative for some, > but I quite like reading about items before they appear in, say > NZ Catholic or even occasionally the secular press.
Many people who have easy access to the Internet routinely go online at a quiet time every day to check for messages and then look at their favourite Websites. If you would like to include some of the Catholic world news sites in your daily schedule, please bookmark the NZ Catholic bishops' News Agency page at http://www.catholic.org.nz/newsagency.html (or go to the home page http://www.catholic.org.nz and click "News", "Catholic News Agencies".
There you will find links to Zenit world Catholic news service and, among other sources, ....
EWTN : http://www.ewtn.com/headlines.asp This service carries links to stories from several other news services, including Zenit and the Vatican Information Service (VIS), so it's a good place to start if you are pressed for time.
Catholic Telecommunications : http://www.cathtelecom.com/index.asp A news service of Catholic Communications Australia. Good for Australian and Oceanian Catholic News.
Fides Missionary News Service: http://www.fides.org/home-ing.htm Includes transcripts of interviews with Church workers in some of the world's most dangerous places.
News Now: Religion http://www.newsnow.co.uk/cgi/NewsNow/NewsFeed.htm?Section=NewsLink&Theme=Religio\ n World news of religion from the secular press, updated hourly.
NEW PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOKS
[The items in this new feature are copied from the online catalogue of the medium-sized public library in my home town. My theory is that if a book is available in our local library, it's probably available in yours, or you can request it through interloan. ML]
A deserter's adventures / Dom Felice Vaggioli ; translated by John Crockett. Dunedin, N.Z. : University of Otago Press, 2001. The autobiography of Dom Felice Vaggioli (1845-1921), an Italian Catholic missionary in New Zealand in the late nineteenth century.
Christ for all people : celebrating a world of Christian art / edited by Ron O'Grady. Auckland, N.Z. : Pace Publ., : Orbis Books : Novalis : WCC Publications, 2001. Subjects: Jesus Christ--Art. ... Christian art and symbolism.
A book of saints / by James Cochrane. Cambridge : Galileo Multimedia ; 2001. 127 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. ports ; 23 cm. "The author has made a selection of the most important, the most famous or the most interesting saints of Christendom, and the entries are portrayed by artists from the early Middle Ages to modern times. Unusually, the entries are in date order so that through these concise biographies the reader can follow the unfolding history of the Church from the Apostles and early martyrs to the missionaries who took the gospel to the ends of the earth. The book includes a calendar of saints for every day of the year, and a list of patron saints."
The story of Christian spirituality : two thousand years, from East to West / general editor, Gordon Mursell. Oxford : Lion, 2001. "This introduction to Christian spirituality through the centuries covers all the major traditions - East and West, Catholic, Orthodox and Protestant, with special articles on key spiritual concepts, practices and movements that influence the way that people live their lives in response to God."
For the full background on our first bishop and the regularly updated itinerary of his return, please visit the NZ Catholic bishops' Pompallier pages at: http://www.catholic.org.nz/pompallier (click on the portrait to enter) or the home page at http://www.catholic.org.nz and click the "Pompallier" link there.
"Founder of NZ Catholicism returning to home shores " NZPA 10 January 2002 http://www.stuff.co.nz/inl/index/0,1008,1064980a1927,FF.html The founder of New Zealand Catholicism is about to return to home shores. The remains of Jean-Baptiste Francois Pompallier, this country's first Catholic bishop, arrive in Auckland on Sunday. The bishop's remains were exhumed from a Parisian cemetery in 1999 after years of lobbying by New Zealand Catholics, especially in the Hokianga where he first arrived in 1838.......
"Bishop Pompallier Arrives Home" IRN 13/01/2002 The man who brought Catholicism to New Zealand finally returns today, more than 100 years after his death. Bishop Jean-Baptiste Francois Pompallier's remains have been exhumed from his Paris grave, and will be taken to the Bay of Islands for his final resting place. He arrives in Auckland today. Catholic Church spokeswoman Lindsay Freer says Auckland Bishop Pat Dunn will accompany the remains to Whai Ora Marae in Otara this afternoon. She says Bishop Pompallier will stay several days in Otara before a large welcome mass at St Patrick's Cathedral on Tuesday. Ms Freer says the Bishop will be taken on a hikoi around New Zealand, starting in Dunedin on January 24th.
WORLD CATHOLIC NEWS
During the week Elizabeth wrote:
> The Zenit News Agency is wanting new subscribers. > I enjoy receiving it just about every day and probably lots of you > do too, but I thought I'd send the latest one just so you could see > the sort of things it deals with. It might be too conservative for some, > but I quite like reading about items before they appear in, say > NZ Catholic or even occasionally the secular press.
Many people who have easy access to the Internet routinely go online at a quiet time every day to check for messages and then look at their favourite Websites. If you would like to include some of the Catholic world news sites in your daily schedule, please bookmark the NZ Catholic bishops' News Agency page at http://www.catholic.org.nz/newsagency.html (or go to the home page http://www.catholic.org.nz and click "News", "Catholic News Agencies".
There you will find links to Zenit world Catholic news service and, among other sources, ....
EWTN : http://www.ewtn.com/headlines.asp This service carries links to stories from several other news services, including Zenit and the Vatican Information Service (VIS), so it's a good place to start if you are pressed for time.
Catholic Telecommunications : http://www.cathtelecom.com/index.asp A news service of Catholic Communications Australia. Good for Australian and Oceanian Catholic News.
Fides Missionary News Service: http://www.fides.org/home-ing.htm Includes transcripts of interviews with Church workers in some of the world's most dangerous places.
News Now: Religion http://www.newsnow.co.uk/cgi/NewsNow/NewsFeed.htm?Section=NewsLink&Theme=Religio\ n World news of religion from the secular press, updated hourly.
NEW PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOKS
[The items in this new feature are copied from the online catalogue of the medium-sized public library in my home town. My theory is that if a book is available in our local library, it's probably available in yours, or you can request it through interloan. ML]
A deserter's adventures / Dom Felice Vaggioli ; translated by John Crockett. Dunedin, N.Z. : University of Otago Press, 2001. The autobiography of Dom Felice Vaggioli (1845-1921), an Italian Catholic missionary in New Zealand in the late nineteenth century.
Christ for all people : celebrating a world of Christian art / edited by Ron O'Grady. Auckland, N.Z. : Pace Publ., : Orbis Books : Novalis : WCC Publications, 2001. Subjects: Jesus Christ--Art. ... Christian art and symbolism.
A book of saints / by James Cochrane. Cambridge : Galileo Multimedia ; 2001. 127 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. ports ; 23 cm. "The author has made a selection of the most important, the most famous or the most interesting saints of Christendom, and the entries are portrayed by artists from the early Middle Ages to modern times. Unusually, the entries are in date order so that through these concise biographies the reader can follow the unfolding history of the Church from the Apostles and early martyrs to the missionaries who took the gospel to the ends of the earth. The book includes a calendar of saints for every day of the year, and a list of patron saints."
The story of Christian spirituality : two thousand years, from East to West / general editor, Gordon Mursell. Oxford : Lion, 2001. "This introduction to Christian spirituality through the centuries covers all the major traditions - East and West, Catholic, Orthodox and Protestant, with special articles on key spiritual concepts, practices and movements that influence the way that people live their lives in response to God."
Tuesday, December 25, 2001
MASS TIMES
Auckland: http://catholic.org/newzealand/auckland/mainparish.htm Hamilton: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/hamilton/mass.htm Palmerston North: http://www.catholic.org.nz/palmerston (Palmerston North diocese only has a single-page Website with contact details). Wellington: http://www.catholic.org.nz/wellington/wellington/Clergy/Parishes/parishes.html Christchurch: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/christchurch (click 'Parishes' link) Dunedin: http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~mpeyroux/masstimes.htm (or possibly on the new diocesan Website at http://www.catholic.org.nz/dunedin )
VACATION E-MAILS
If you are going away this Christmas it may be useful to know that you can turn off messages from the 'kiwicath' forum without quitting altogether. To do this, you are welcome to write to me directly at leon@xtra.co.nz , and I will fix it for you (don't forget to write again when you come back, so you can start getting e-mails again) , or ...
* Open the 'kiwicath' home page at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kiwicath/ and click on "Edit My Membership" in the right-hand column
* On the "Membership" page, scroll down to "Message Delivery". Click in the circle beside "No e-mail"
* Go down to the bottom of the page and click the "Save changes" button.
On the other hand, if you really want to quit 'kiwicath' altogether send a message to: kiwicath-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com
BISHOP POMPALLIER
In mid-January 2002 the remains of New Zealand's first Catholic bishop, Jean-Baptiste Pompallier (1802-1871), are to be re-interred in this country. The New Zealand Catholic bishops' Website has a special feature on the life and times of Bishop Pompallier, the historic buildings associated with him, and the ceremonies of the return and reinterment at Hata Maria Church, Motuti, Northland. At http://www.catholic.org.nz click the 'Pompallier' link (bottom left).
WORLD DAY OF PEACE, JAN 1 2001
Pope John Paul writes a special message for this annual day of prayer for world peace. The message for the coming Day, "No peace without Justice. No Justice without forgiveness", is on the NZ bishops' Website. At http://www.catholic.org.nz click 'News', 'What's New' and the link is at the top of the page.
Written "in the shadow of the dramatic events of 11 September last", the message affirms that the foundation of true peace is justice, "completed by the forgiveness which heals and rebuilds troubled human relations in circumstances great and small ... Forgiveness is in no way opposed to justice, as if to forgive meant to overlook the need to right the wrong done. It is rather the fullness of justice, leading to that tranquillity of order which is much more than a fragile and temporary cessation of hostilities, involving the deepest healing of the wounds which fester in human hearts. Justice and forgiveness are both essential to such healing...."
LORD OF THE RINGS, PART 1: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING
http://decentfilms.com/reviews/lordoftherings1.html " There can be no more fitting tribute to Peter Jackson’s The Fellowship of the Ring than to apply to it the words with which C. S. Lewis acclaimed the original book when Tolkien first wrote it: “Here are beauties that pierce like swords or burn like cold iron; here is a [film] that will break your heart" .....”
The Decent Films reviewer cautions that scenes in the film are likely to be frightening for children under the age of ten, and Nat made a similar point. On the other hand, there's another way of looking at this aspect of the stories. This is from a review of the books (not the film): "A fearful dart across the Shire ends with a roaring fire and mushroom casserole at Farmer Maggot's. The Old Man Willow adventure ends with baths and thick mattresses at Tom Bombadil's. A brush with Black Riders is resolved by a good dinner at the Prancing Pony. The Dead Marshes, then stewed rabbit in Ithilien. Pippin's flight through war-torn Gondor, then cheese and wrinkly apples in the buttery at Minas Tirith. A stripe of hardship, flight, terror, is always followed by one of safety, plenty, hospitality. Scary, safe again. Scary, safe again...."
FROM THE CATHOLIC PRESS
Catholic Enquiry Centre Newsletter. October 2001 http://www.catholic.org.nz/cec (This new Website's Newsletter is the successor to the evangelisation magazine 'EV 2000' which ceased publication last year.)
* Editorial: New York, New York * "I Took Communion for the First Time " * The Passing of Monsignor Maurice Ryan, co-founder of the Catholic Enquiry Centre * London Enquiry Centre: new publications * Our Catholic schools - navigators of hope. * Inward Mail of Late (brief accounts of the writers' journeys of faith) * Meet Moira Christenhusz, keeper of the records at CEC * Evangelisation News from home and abroad
FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
"The quiet rebirth of Catholic England : The Establishment has been rapidly transformed, but no one has noticed" The Times (UK) http://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/0,,248-2001590523,00.html “As English is the natural tongue, so Protestantism is the intellectual and moral language of the body politic,” said John Henry Newman in his Lectures on the Present Position of Catholics in England. Not now, it isn’t. The great Victorian cardinal would not be turning in his grave, since he himself converted to Rome. But he would surely be surprised that, of our three main party leaders, two-and-a-half are Roman Catholic. And what is even more astonishing is that no one seems either to notice or care .........
EMPLOYMENT
(Vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/vacancies )
Parish Pastoral Worker, Immaculate Conception Parish, Stratford, Taranaki Details in 'Wel-com' December 2001 p.19 and from the parish secretary, stratcath@xtra.co.nz
L'Arche New Zealand: full-time live-in assistant, Paraparaumu (north-west of Wellington) Details in 'Wel-com' December 2001 p.19 and from Angela Capes, angela@larche.org.nz
Prison Chaplain, Paremoremo Details in 'NZ Catholic' 16 December 2001 p.21 and from Eric Allen, Director, Catholic Family and Community Services, tel (09) 378 9650
Part-time Youth Coordinator, Society of St Vincent de Paul A salaried position promoting the Society to children and young adults throughout the central North Island. Details in 'NZ Catholic' 16 December 2001 and from Society of St Vincent de Paul, PO Box 529 Rotorua. Applications close 12 January 2002
Diocesan Manager, Catholic Diocese of Palmerston North The appointee will be responsible for all the administration functions of the diocese. Further information in 'NZ Catholic' 18 November 2001 p.20 and in 'Wel-com' December 2001 p.19 and from the Bishops' Office, Private Bag,11-012, Palmerston north. Tel (06) 356 1980. Applications close 22 January 2002
Auckland: http://catholic.org/newzealand/auckland/mainparish.htm Hamilton: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/hamilton/mass.htm Palmerston North: http://www.catholic.org.nz/palmerston (Palmerston North diocese only has a single-page Website with contact details). Wellington: http://www.catholic.org.nz/wellington/wellington/Clergy/Parishes/parishes.html Christchurch: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/christchurch (click 'Parishes' link) Dunedin: http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~mpeyroux/masstimes.htm (or possibly on the new diocesan Website at http://www.catholic.org.nz/dunedin )
VACATION E-MAILS
If you are going away this Christmas it may be useful to know that you can turn off messages from the 'kiwicath' forum without quitting altogether. To do this, you are welcome to write to me directly at leon@xtra.co.nz , and I will fix it for you (don't forget to write again when you come back, so you can start getting e-mails again) , or ...
* Open the 'kiwicath' home page at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kiwicath/ and click on "Edit My Membership" in the right-hand column
* On the "Membership" page, scroll down to "Message Delivery". Click in the circle beside "No e-mail"
* Go down to the bottom of the page and click the "Save changes" button.
On the other hand, if you really want to quit 'kiwicath' altogether send a message to: kiwicath-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com
BISHOP POMPALLIER
In mid-January 2002 the remains of New Zealand's first Catholic bishop, Jean-Baptiste Pompallier (1802-1871), are to be re-interred in this country. The New Zealand Catholic bishops' Website has a special feature on the life and times of Bishop Pompallier, the historic buildings associated with him, and the ceremonies of the return and reinterment at Hata Maria Church, Motuti, Northland. At http://www.catholic.org.nz click the 'Pompallier' link (bottom left).
WORLD DAY OF PEACE, JAN 1 2001
Pope John Paul writes a special message for this annual day of prayer for world peace. The message for the coming Day, "No peace without Justice. No Justice without forgiveness", is on the NZ bishops' Website. At http://www.catholic.org.nz click 'News', 'What's New' and the link is at the top of the page.
Written "in the shadow of the dramatic events of 11 September last", the message affirms that the foundation of true peace is justice, "completed by the forgiveness which heals and rebuilds troubled human relations in circumstances great and small ... Forgiveness is in no way opposed to justice, as if to forgive meant to overlook the need to right the wrong done. It is rather the fullness of justice, leading to that tranquillity of order which is much more than a fragile and temporary cessation of hostilities, involving the deepest healing of the wounds which fester in human hearts. Justice and forgiveness are both essential to such healing...."
LORD OF THE RINGS, PART 1: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING
http://decentfilms.com/reviews/lordoftherings1.html " There can be no more fitting tribute to Peter Jackson’s The Fellowship of the Ring than to apply to it the words with which C. S. Lewis acclaimed the original book when Tolkien first wrote it: “Here are beauties that pierce like swords or burn like cold iron; here is a [film] that will break your heart" .....”
The Decent Films reviewer cautions that scenes in the film are likely to be frightening for children under the age of ten, and Nat made a similar point. On the other hand, there's another way of looking at this aspect of the stories. This is from a review of the books (not the film): "A fearful dart across the Shire ends with a roaring fire and mushroom casserole at Farmer Maggot's. The Old Man Willow adventure ends with baths and thick mattresses at Tom Bombadil's. A brush with Black Riders is resolved by a good dinner at the Prancing Pony. The Dead Marshes, then stewed rabbit in Ithilien. Pippin's flight through war-torn Gondor, then cheese and wrinkly apples in the buttery at Minas Tirith. A stripe of hardship, flight, terror, is always followed by one of safety, plenty, hospitality. Scary, safe again. Scary, safe again...."
FROM THE CATHOLIC PRESS
Catholic Enquiry Centre Newsletter. October 2001 http://www.catholic.org.nz/cec (This new Website's Newsletter is the successor to the evangelisation magazine 'EV 2000' which ceased publication last year.)
* Editorial: New York, New York * "I Took Communion for the First Time " * The Passing of Monsignor Maurice Ryan, co-founder of the Catholic Enquiry Centre * London Enquiry Centre: new publications * Our Catholic schools - navigators of hope. * Inward Mail of Late (brief accounts of the writers' journeys of faith) * Meet Moira Christenhusz, keeper of the records at CEC * Evangelisation News from home and abroad
FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
"The quiet rebirth of Catholic England : The Establishment has been rapidly transformed, but no one has noticed" The Times (UK) http://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/0,,248-2001590523,00.html “As English is the natural tongue, so Protestantism is the intellectual and moral language of the body politic,” said John Henry Newman in his Lectures on the Present Position of Catholics in England. Not now, it isn’t. The great Victorian cardinal would not be turning in his grave, since he himself converted to Rome. But he would surely be surprised that, of our three main party leaders, two-and-a-half are Roman Catholic. And what is even more astonishing is that no one seems either to notice or care .........
EMPLOYMENT
(Vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/vacancies )
Parish Pastoral Worker, Immaculate Conception Parish, Stratford, Taranaki Details in 'Wel-com' December 2001 p.19 and from the parish secretary, stratcath@xtra.co.nz
L'Arche New Zealand: full-time live-in assistant, Paraparaumu (north-west of Wellington) Details in 'Wel-com' December 2001 p.19 and from Angela Capes, angela@larche.org.nz
Prison Chaplain, Paremoremo Details in 'NZ Catholic' 16 December 2001 p.21 and from Eric Allen, Director, Catholic Family and Community Services, tel (09) 378 9650
Part-time Youth Coordinator, Society of St Vincent de Paul A salaried position promoting the Society to children and young adults throughout the central North Island. Details in 'NZ Catholic' 16 December 2001 and from Society of St Vincent de Paul, PO Box 529 Rotorua. Applications close 12 January 2002
Diocesan Manager, Catholic Diocese of Palmerston North The appointee will be responsible for all the administration functions of the diocese. Further information in 'NZ Catholic' 18 November 2001 p.20 and in 'Wel-com' December 2001 p.19 and from the Bishops' Office, Private Bag,11-012, Palmerston north. Tel (06) 356 1980. Applications close 22 January 2002
Sunday, December 16, 2001
Dear friends,
In this weekend's 'NZ Catholic' newspaper its Internet columnist Paul Freedman reports that he looked for holiday Mass times on the diocesan Websites, with mixed results. I decided to have a go, and here's the list, which I will repeat in next week's News & Notes, the last one for this year.
Auckland:
http://catholic.org/newzealand/auckland/mainparish.htm
Hamilton:
http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/hamilton/mass.htm
Palmerston North:
Palmerston North diocese only has a single page Website with contact
details.
Wellington:
http://www.catholic.org.nz/wellington/wellington/Clergy/Parishes/parishes.html
Christchurch:
http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/christchurch (click 'Parishes' link)
Dunedin:
http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~mpeyroux/masstimes.htm
God bless,
Mike Leon
'kiwicath' forum manager
FROM THE CATHOLIC PRESS
St Vincent de Paul Society Newsletter. Summer/December 2001 http://www.svdp.org.nz/society_news/index.asp
Face of the volunteer continually changing ... Shop managers meet .... National Council seeking a qualified spiritual adviser ...... Hastings considers school scholarships ... National Training officer approved ... Government's tax discussion documents labelled "frightening" ... Nat. Council to write to WINZ about its polices ... News of the Conferences... Young Vinnies news and articles ... Vincentians visit Sri Lankan border areas ... the Kaiwharawhara powder magazine and its Vincentian designer ... Obituaries: Jean Whitnall, Joan Clark
'NZ Catholic' No 127, December 16, 2001 http://catholic.org.nz/cathcom/press/nzc/front.html
'Church explores cut-price scheme for electricity' An effort is under way to use the muscle of Church agencies and institutions to get a better deal on electricity prices...
'French team to make television documentary on Bishop Pompallier ' Two members of a French film production house have been in New Zealand this month preparing for the return to New Zealand of Bishop Pompallier's remains. ...
'Programme helps youth affirm faith ' The Odyssey Experience, designed to help young adults deepen their Catholic faith, has been test-run in the Wellington archdiocese with great success....
>From the 'Think Page ' for young adults: "What am I here for?" Celebrating a birthday, my radiant wife and I went out for tea to a cute little Italian/Greek café. We got to know the hard-case waiter, who was originally from Yorkshire, and on a perpetual OE around the world. During our last conversation, I asked him if he had thought about what his life is for? His response perhaps typifies the state of people living a comfortable, three-meals-a-day-with-snacks-in-between, "First World" lifestyle: "I try not to think too deeply about things like that.".........
FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
'Lifestyle pressures at heart of birthrate fall ' NZ Herald 12 December 2001 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storydisplay.cfm?thesection=news&thesubsection=&storyI\ D=233404 New Zealand's birthrate is falling as money and time pressures force people to keep their families small. The average number of children for New Zealand women is now two, compared with 2.09 in 1992, says Statistics New Zealand [Includes comment by Catholic Communications Director Lyndsay Freer] ......
'Going eight Rounds for the good of the country (photo)' http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storydisplay.cfm?thesection=news&thesubsection=&storyI\ D=233403 As NZ's birthrate falls, Rebecca Walsh talks to a couple who have done their bit - four times the average, in fact. While New Zealand women have an average of two children, Helena and Rob Round bucked the trend and produced eight..........
'Grieving mates will not let murderers win ' NZ Herald 14 Dec. 2001 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storydisplay.cfm?thesection=news&thesubsection=&storyI\ D=233872 A hint of wartime spirit swelled among more than 20 Panmure RSA veterans, friends and family as they went to their second funeral service this week. The group, travelling on a free bus provided by Stagecoach, were on their way to join about 600 people gathered at St Joseph and St Joachim Catholic Church in Otahuhu yesterday to farewell murdered RSA president Bill Absolum......
'Special lessons teach spirit of Christmas ' Otago Daily Times 12 Dec 2001 (photo) http://www.odt.co.nz/cgi-bin/search-display-story-online-new?date=12Dec2001&obje\ ct=NAH1281217ES&type=html&WORDS=catholic&DB=Editorial Christmas is about giving not receiving, and a Dunedin school is having a special lesson in giving. The St Francis Xavier School junior class raised funds and then bought children's presents to donate to Catholic Support Services.........
'Trio's long service honoured ' Otago Daily Times 15 December http://www.odt.co.nz/cgi-bin/search-display-story-online-new?date=15Dec2001&obje\ ct=NCG25D2643EC&type=html&WORDS=catholic&DB=Editorial Three Dunedin men have been awarded Orders of Merit by Paralympics New Zealand for the long service they have given to sports for the disabled. It was a Catholic priest who instigated a sporting association for the physically disabled in New Zealand. The late Fr Leo Close had represented Ireland in the javelin, shot put and discus in the first two Paralympics, in Rome (1960) and Tokyo (1964)........
'Lifetime of service from caring Christian Brother ' Otago Daily Times 15 December 2001 http://www.odt.co.nz/cgi-bin/search-display-story-online-new?date=15Dec2001&obje\ ct=N9L48E3527IR&type=html&WORDS=catholic&DB=Editorial Behind a somewhat imposing exterior, Brother Patrick Aidan McManus was genuinely kind, compassionate and understanding, his colleagues recall. The former principal of the Christian Brothers High School in Dunedin and St Kevins College, Oamaru, rose to become Province Leader of the Christian Brothers in New Zealand for 12 years before he stepped back to lighter duties..........
NZ Council of Christian Social Services : Pressure Is On Families In Lead Up To Christmas Scoop 10 December 2001 http://www.scoop.co.nz/archive/scoop/stories/47/4c/200112101115.a3639692.html Families using foodbanks will be under extreme pressure to go further into debt this Christmas, according to research released today. The Poverty Indicator Project, run by the New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services, shows that of the 2100 households going to the foodbanks included in the Project, over half are in debt.....
EMPLOYMENT
(Vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/vacancies )
Parish Pastoral Worker, Immaculate Conception Parish, Stratford, Taranaki Details in 'Wel-com' December 2001 p.19 and from the parish secretary, stratcath@xtra.co.nz
L'Arche New Zealand: full-time live-in assistant, Paraparaumu (north-west of Wellington) Details in 'Wel-com' December 2001 p.19 and from Angela Capes, angela@larche.org.nz
Prison Chaplain, Paremoremo Details in 'NZ Catholic' 16 December 2001 p.21 and from Eric Allen, Director, Catholic Family and Community Services, tel (09) 378 9650
Part-time Youth Coordinator, Society of St Vincent de Paul A salaried position promoting the Society to children and young adults throughout the central North Island. Details in 'NZ Catholic' 16 December 2001 and from Society of St Vincent de Paul, PO Box 529 Rotorua. Applications close 12 January 2002
Diocesan Manager, Catholic Diocese of Palmerston North The appointee will be responsible for all the administration functions of the diocese. Further information in 'NZ Catholic' 18 November 2001 p.20 and in 'Wel-com' December 2001 p.19 and from the Bishops' Office, Private Bag 11-012, Palmerston north. Tel (06) 356 1980. Applications close 22 January 2002
In this weekend's 'NZ Catholic' newspaper its Internet columnist Paul Freedman reports that he looked for holiday Mass times on the diocesan Websites, with mixed results. I decided to have a go, and here's the list, which I will repeat in next week's News & Notes, the last one for this year.
Auckland:
http://catholic.org/newzealand/auckland/mainparish.htm
Hamilton:
http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/hamilton/mass.htm
Palmerston North:
Palmerston North diocese only has a single page Website with contact
details.
Wellington:
http://www.catholic.org.nz/wellington/wellington/Clergy/Parishes/parishes.html
Christchurch:
http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/christchurch (click 'Parishes' link)
Dunedin:
http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~mpeyroux/masstimes.htm
God bless,
Mike Leon
'kiwicath' forum manager
FROM THE CATHOLIC PRESS
St Vincent de Paul Society Newsletter. Summer/December 2001 http://www.svdp.org.nz/society_news/index.asp
Face of the volunteer continually changing ... Shop managers meet .... National Council seeking a qualified spiritual adviser ...... Hastings considers school scholarships ... National Training officer approved ... Government's tax discussion documents labelled "frightening" ... Nat. Council to write to WINZ about its polices ... News of the Conferences... Young Vinnies news and articles ... Vincentians visit Sri Lankan border areas ... the Kaiwharawhara powder magazine and its Vincentian designer ... Obituaries: Jean Whitnall, Joan Clark
'NZ Catholic' No 127, December 16, 2001 http://catholic.org.nz/cathcom/press/nzc/front.html
'Church explores cut-price scheme for electricity' An effort is under way to use the muscle of Church agencies and institutions to get a better deal on electricity prices...
'French team to make television documentary on Bishop Pompallier ' Two members of a French film production house have been in New Zealand this month preparing for the return to New Zealand of Bishop Pompallier's remains. ...
'Programme helps youth affirm faith ' The Odyssey Experience, designed to help young adults deepen their Catholic faith, has been test-run in the Wellington archdiocese with great success....
>From the 'Think Page ' for young adults: "What am I here for?" Celebrating a birthday, my radiant wife and I went out for tea to a cute little Italian/Greek café. We got to know the hard-case waiter, who was originally from Yorkshire, and on a perpetual OE around the world. During our last conversation, I asked him if he had thought about what his life is for? His response perhaps typifies the state of people living a comfortable, three-meals-a-day-with-snacks-in-between, "First World" lifestyle: "I try not to think too deeply about things like that.".........
FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
'Lifestyle pressures at heart of birthrate fall ' NZ Herald 12 December 2001 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storydisplay.cfm?thesection=news&thesubsection=&storyI\ D=233404 New Zealand's birthrate is falling as money and time pressures force people to keep their families small. The average number of children for New Zealand women is now two, compared with 2.09 in 1992, says Statistics New Zealand [Includes comment by Catholic Communications Director Lyndsay Freer] ......
'Going eight Rounds for the good of the country (photo)' http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storydisplay.cfm?thesection=news&thesubsection=&storyI\ D=233403 As NZ's birthrate falls, Rebecca Walsh talks to a couple who have done their bit - four times the average, in fact. While New Zealand women have an average of two children, Helena and Rob Round bucked the trend and produced eight..........
'Grieving mates will not let murderers win ' NZ Herald 14 Dec. 2001 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storydisplay.cfm?thesection=news&thesubsection=&storyI\ D=233872 A hint of wartime spirit swelled among more than 20 Panmure RSA veterans, friends and family as they went to their second funeral service this week. The group, travelling on a free bus provided by Stagecoach, were on their way to join about 600 people gathered at St Joseph and St Joachim Catholic Church in Otahuhu yesterday to farewell murdered RSA president Bill Absolum......
'Special lessons teach spirit of Christmas ' Otago Daily Times 12 Dec 2001 (photo) http://www.odt.co.nz/cgi-bin/search-display-story-online-new?date=12Dec2001&obje\ ct=NAH1281217ES&type=html&WORDS=catholic&DB=Editorial Christmas is about giving not receiving, and a Dunedin school is having a special lesson in giving. The St Francis Xavier School junior class raised funds and then bought children's presents to donate to Catholic Support Services.........
'Trio's long service honoured ' Otago Daily Times 15 December http://www.odt.co.nz/cgi-bin/search-display-story-online-new?date=15Dec2001&obje\ ct=NCG25D2643EC&type=html&WORDS=catholic&DB=Editorial Three Dunedin men have been awarded Orders of Merit by Paralympics New Zealand for the long service they have given to sports for the disabled. It was a Catholic priest who instigated a sporting association for the physically disabled in New Zealand. The late Fr Leo Close had represented Ireland in the javelin, shot put and discus in the first two Paralympics, in Rome (1960) and Tokyo (1964)........
'Lifetime of service from caring Christian Brother ' Otago Daily Times 15 December 2001 http://www.odt.co.nz/cgi-bin/search-display-story-online-new?date=15Dec2001&obje\ ct=N9L48E3527IR&type=html&WORDS=catholic&DB=Editorial Behind a somewhat imposing exterior, Brother Patrick Aidan McManus was genuinely kind, compassionate and understanding, his colleagues recall. The former principal of the Christian Brothers High School in Dunedin and St Kevins College, Oamaru, rose to become Province Leader of the Christian Brothers in New Zealand for 12 years before he stepped back to lighter duties..........
NZ Council of Christian Social Services : Pressure Is On Families In Lead Up To Christmas Scoop 10 December 2001 http://www.scoop.co.nz/archive/scoop/stories/47/4c/200112101115.a3639692.html Families using foodbanks will be under extreme pressure to go further into debt this Christmas, according to research released today. The Poverty Indicator Project, run by the New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services, shows that of the 2100 households going to the foodbanks included in the Project, over half are in debt.....
EMPLOYMENT
(Vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/vacancies )
Parish Pastoral Worker, Immaculate Conception Parish, Stratford, Taranaki Details in 'Wel-com' December 2001 p.19 and from the parish secretary, stratcath@xtra.co.nz
L'Arche New Zealand: full-time live-in assistant, Paraparaumu (north-west of Wellington) Details in 'Wel-com' December 2001 p.19 and from Angela Capes, angela@larche.org.nz
Prison Chaplain, Paremoremo Details in 'NZ Catholic' 16 December 2001 p.21 and from Eric Allen, Director, Catholic Family and Community Services, tel (09) 378 9650
Part-time Youth Coordinator, Society of St Vincent de Paul A salaried position promoting the Society to children and young adults throughout the central North Island. Details in 'NZ Catholic' 16 December 2001 and from Society of St Vincent de Paul, PO Box 529 Rotorua. Applications close 12 January 2002
Diocesan Manager, Catholic Diocese of Palmerston North The appointee will be responsible for all the administration functions of the diocese. Further information in 'NZ Catholic' 18 November 2001 p.20 and in 'Wel-com' December 2001 p.19 and from the Bishops' Office, Private Bag 11-012, Palmerston north. Tel (06) 356 1980. Applications close 22 January 2002
Sunday, December 9, 2001
***********************************
"The wolf lives with the lamb,
the panther lies down with the kid,
calf and lion cub feed together
with a little boy to lead them .....
They do no hurt, no harm
on all my holy mountain,
for the country is filled with the knowledge of the Lord
as the waters swell the sea."
(The prophecy of Isaiah 11:6, 9)
*********************************
"The 20th century, marked by war and bloodshed, closed with much hope
for justice and peace. However, the tragic events of September 11 have
sharply broken those hopeful expectations. But we must not resign
ourselves. Peace is a gift of God and, at the same time, the fruit of
the daily efforts of people of goodwill." (Pope John Paul II)
Dear friends,
Pope John Paul has asked all Catholics to observe Friday 14 December as
a day of fasting, prayer and alms-giving for world peace. He wishes the
fast to be "a cry of hearts to the Lord, because without his help it
will not be possible to find a solution to the tragic situation now
facing the world." The request was inspired by the terrorist attacks in
the United States and the subsequent war in Afghanistan, but the
tormented populations of Jesus' own homeland are equally in every
Christian's mind at present.
Some background information on Christian fasting and pastoral guidelines
for the Day are here:
http://zenit.org/english/visualizza.phtml?sid=13786
In brief, all Catholics are invited to participate in the day of fasting
of their own free will - "children, who willingly make sacrifices to
help other poor children; young people, who are especially sensitive to
the cause of justice and peace; all adults, excluding the sick but
including the elderly" - according to local custom: eating only one
meal, or taking only bread and water, or waiting until sundown before
eating.
"It will be the responsibility of the Bishop to determine a simple and
effective way of placing whatever is saved through fasting at the
disposal of the poor, especially those who at present are suffering the
consequences of terrorism and war." In this connection please keep in
mind the continuing Caritas Appeal for Afghan refugee relief (details at
http://www.caritas.org.nz/world/USA_&_Afghanistan/afghanistan_proposal_summary.h\
tm#Appeal
)
and your local food bank (food banks have collection bins in the larger
supermarkets).
John Paul II also proposes that the fast should be made in conjunction
with a pilgrimage to places designated by the bishops between Dec. 14
and Jan. 23, the day before an assembly of representatives of the
world's religions at Assisi.
Every best wish and all God's blessings,
Mike Leon
'kiwicath' forum manager
CATHOLIC SUPPLIES, 1918-
In the half-hour "Spectrum" documentary series on National Radio at
12:30 this afternoon, there'll be a programme about Wellington's
venerable Catholic bookshop 'Catholic Supplies', in business since 1918
and still going strong. The Spectrum documentaries are re-broadcast in
the evening during the following week, but I can't recall on which day.
Can anyone advise?
AFGHANISTAN: RECONCILIATION AND REFUGEE AID
Current links on the bishops' What's New page at
http://www.catholic.org.nz/whatsNew.html include ...
War Reactions
Five weeks after Islamic extremists murdered 15 Christians in a worship
service, church leaders across Pakistan say their congregations remain
"tense and fearful" as Christmas approaches ... US Catholic bishops'
pastoral message "Living With Faith and Hope after September 11
Relief and Reconciliation Initiatives
John Paul II has called on Catholics the world over to fast for peace on
December 14, and invited representatives of world religions to meet in
Assisi on January 24, 2002, to "implore from God the gift of mutual
understanding, harmony and peace" ... Muslims and Jews taking up Pope's
invitation to Assisi ...Cardinal Etchegaray, an organizer of "Assisi I"
looks ahead to "Assisi II"
CATHOLIC WEB TV
http://www.catholictv.net/
"The Culture of Life", a Christmas message from Wellington's Auxiliary
Bishop John Dew.
Interview with Maria Boddington, Wellington leader of Life Teen, a
programme for Catholic teenagers of high school age centred on the Mass
and Eucharistic Adoration. The Life Teen Movement's Website is at:
http://www.lifeteen.org At the top of the home page, in the 'Find Your
Nearest Program' menu, there is a link to New Zealand with details of
Life Teen contacts and activities in nine NZ cities and towns.
FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
"And the band played on . . . "
Otago Daily Times 6 December 2001
The band outnumbered the audience 71 to . . . er, four. An Australian
high school band bravely played a full hour of lunchtime music to a
handful of hardy listeners as the rain poured down in the Octagon
yesterday. The cool temperatures meant instruments kept going out of
tune, but the band struggled on. The Franciscan Colleges band was from
Brisbane Catholic single-sex schools Padua College and Mount Alvernia
College, which shared a music department, head of music Chris Dodemont
said. "We organised for good weather but you guys let us down," Mr
Dodemont said. At the end of every second year, the schools' musicians
went on tour. "We like coming to New Zealand because it feels like a
different country," Mr Dodemont said. The band is on a two-week tour of
the South Island and leaves Dunedin today for Te Anau.
JUSTICE, PEACE & DEVELOPMENT
In 'Caritas Update' Issue No. 28, Summer 2001.....
http://www.caritas.org.nz/Update/28_summer_2001/index.htm
"The World's attention has been focused on Afghanistan in recent months.
We provide a Catholic perspective on war and the US bombing campaign and
summarize what Caritas partners are providing for the thousands of
Afghan refugees. We also take time to reflect upon Catholic Social
Teaching and the workshops Caritas offers for people wanting to tap in
to this valuable resource." ... Letter from the Director ... A Catholic
Perspective on Military Action in Afghanistan ... Muslims & Christians
share grief over Church massacre ... Working for the poor and
marginalized through social change ... Principles of Catholic Social
Teaching ... Caritas Network's response to the Afghanistan Refugee
Crisis & Tents for Refugees ... What is the Caritas One World
Partnership? ... Caritas welcomes our new Education Officer ... Response
to the petition for restraint
EDUCATION
New Zealand Catholic Education Office: "Lighting New Fires" Newsletter
No.7 December 2001
http://catholic.org.nz/nzceo/lnf7.htm
Editorial ... Education Review Office and Ministry of Education to
Share Information and Work Programmes ... More Efficient System for
Teachers on Transfer ... National Nutrition Survey ... Effective
Leadership for New and Future Principals – University of Auckland Course
10 -12 April 2002 ... Ministry of Education Contents and Liability
Insurance ... Min. of Ed. survey of schools' progress with Information
Technology ... Achievements of NZ Catholic schools in brief ...
Interesting Websites
EMPLOYMENT
(Vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the
Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/vacancies )
Communications Officer, Catholic Communications' national office,
Auckland
Full time position assisting the National Director and the Catholic
Diocese of Auckland in preparation and distribution of media releases
and other materials, as well as some administration and clerical duties.
Further information here:
http://www.catholic.org.nz/whatsNew.html#cathcomm
and in 'NZ Catholic' 2 December 2001 p.20 , and from:
cathcomm@xtra.co.nz
Applications close Tuesday 11 December 2001.
Prison Chaplain, Catholic Diocese of Palmerston North
Details in 'NZ Catholic' 2 December 2001 p.20 and in 'Wel-com' December
2001 p.19 and from the bishop's office, tel (06) 357 1980, fax: (06) 359
0091
Applications close 14 December 2001
Tertiary Education Chaplain, Diocese of Palmerston North
Details in 'NZ Catholic' 2 December 2001 p.20 and 'Wel-com' December
2001 p.19, and from Bishop's Office, Private Bag 11-012 Palmerston
North. Tel: (06) 357 1980
Applications close 14 December 2001
Diocesan Manager, Catholic Diocese of Palmerston North
The appointee will be responsible for all the administration functions
of the diocese. Further information in 'NZ Catholic' 18 November 2001
p.20 and in 'Wel-com' December 2001 p.19 and from the Bishops' Office,
Private Bag,11-012, Palmerston north. Tel (06) 356 1980. Applications
close 22 January 2002
Parish Pastoral Worker, Immaculate Conception Parish, Stratford,
Taranaki
Details in 'Wel-com' December 2001 p.19 and from the parish secretary,
stratcath@xtra.co.nz
L'Arche New Zealand: full-time live-in assistant, Paraparaumu
(north-west of Wellington)
Details in 'Wel-com' December 2001 p.19 and from Angela Capes,
angela@larche.org.nz
"The wolf lives with the lamb,
the panther lies down with the kid,
calf and lion cub feed together
with a little boy to lead them .....
They do no hurt, no harm
on all my holy mountain,
for the country is filled with the knowledge of the Lord
as the waters swell the sea."
(The prophecy of Isaiah 11:6, 9)
*********************************
"The 20th century, marked by war and bloodshed, closed with much hope
for justice and peace. However, the tragic events of September 11 have
sharply broken those hopeful expectations. But we must not resign
ourselves. Peace is a gift of God and, at the same time, the fruit of
the daily efforts of people of goodwill." (Pope John Paul II)
Dear friends,
Pope John Paul has asked all Catholics to observe Friday 14 December as
a day of fasting, prayer and alms-giving for world peace. He wishes the
fast to be "a cry of hearts to the Lord, because without his help it
will not be possible to find a solution to the tragic situation now
facing the world." The request was inspired by the terrorist attacks in
the United States and the subsequent war in Afghanistan, but the
tormented populations of Jesus' own homeland are equally in every
Christian's mind at present.
Some background information on Christian fasting and pastoral guidelines
for the Day are here:
http://zenit.org/english/visualizza.phtml?sid=13786
In brief, all Catholics are invited to participate in the day of fasting
of their own free will - "children, who willingly make sacrifices to
help other poor children; young people, who are especially sensitive to
the cause of justice and peace; all adults, excluding the sick but
including the elderly" - according to local custom: eating only one
meal, or taking only bread and water, or waiting until sundown before
eating.
"It will be the responsibility of the Bishop to determine a simple and
effective way of placing whatever is saved through fasting at the
disposal of the poor, especially those who at present are suffering the
consequences of terrorism and war." In this connection please keep in
mind the continuing Caritas Appeal for Afghan refugee relief (details at
http://www.caritas.org.nz/world/USA_&_Afghanistan/afghanistan_proposal_summary.h\
tm#Appeal
)
and your local food bank (food banks have collection bins in the larger
supermarkets).
John Paul II also proposes that the fast should be made in conjunction
with a pilgrimage to places designated by the bishops between Dec. 14
and Jan. 23, the day before an assembly of representatives of the
world's religions at Assisi.
Every best wish and all God's blessings,
Mike Leon
'kiwicath' forum manager
CATHOLIC SUPPLIES, 1918-
In the half-hour "Spectrum" documentary series on National Radio at
12:30 this afternoon, there'll be a programme about Wellington's
venerable Catholic bookshop 'Catholic Supplies', in business since 1918
and still going strong. The Spectrum documentaries are re-broadcast in
the evening during the following week, but I can't recall on which day.
Can anyone advise?
AFGHANISTAN: RECONCILIATION AND REFUGEE AID
Current links on the bishops' What's New page at
http://www.catholic.org.nz/whatsNew.html include ...
War Reactions
Five weeks after Islamic extremists murdered 15 Christians in a worship
service, church leaders across Pakistan say their congregations remain
"tense and fearful" as Christmas approaches ... US Catholic bishops'
pastoral message "Living With Faith and Hope after September 11
Relief and Reconciliation Initiatives
John Paul II has called on Catholics the world over to fast for peace on
December 14, and invited representatives of world religions to meet in
Assisi on January 24, 2002, to "implore from God the gift of mutual
understanding, harmony and peace" ... Muslims and Jews taking up Pope's
invitation to Assisi ...Cardinal Etchegaray, an organizer of "Assisi I"
looks ahead to "Assisi II"
CATHOLIC WEB TV
http://www.catholictv.net/
"The Culture of Life", a Christmas message from Wellington's Auxiliary
Bishop John Dew.
Interview with Maria Boddington, Wellington leader of Life Teen, a
programme for Catholic teenagers of high school age centred on the Mass
and Eucharistic Adoration. The Life Teen Movement's Website is at:
http://www.lifeteen.org At the top of the home page, in the 'Find Your
Nearest Program' menu, there is a link to New Zealand with details of
Life Teen contacts and activities in nine NZ cities and towns.
FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
"And the band played on . . . "
Otago Daily Times 6 December 2001
The band outnumbered the audience 71 to . . . er, four. An Australian
high school band bravely played a full hour of lunchtime music to a
handful of hardy listeners as the rain poured down in the Octagon
yesterday. The cool temperatures meant instruments kept going out of
tune, but the band struggled on. The Franciscan Colleges band was from
Brisbane Catholic single-sex schools Padua College and Mount Alvernia
College, which shared a music department, head of music Chris Dodemont
said. "We organised for good weather but you guys let us down," Mr
Dodemont said. At the end of every second year, the schools' musicians
went on tour. "We like coming to New Zealand because it feels like a
different country," Mr Dodemont said. The band is on a two-week tour of
the South Island and leaves Dunedin today for Te Anau.
JUSTICE, PEACE & DEVELOPMENT
In 'Caritas Update' Issue No. 28, Summer 2001.....
http://www.caritas.org.nz/Update/28_summer_2001/index.htm
"The World's attention has been focused on Afghanistan in recent months.
We provide a Catholic perspective on war and the US bombing campaign and
summarize what Caritas partners are providing for the thousands of
Afghan refugees. We also take time to reflect upon Catholic Social
Teaching and the workshops Caritas offers for people wanting to tap in
to this valuable resource." ... Letter from the Director ... A Catholic
Perspective on Military Action in Afghanistan ... Muslims & Christians
share grief over Church massacre ... Working for the poor and
marginalized through social change ... Principles of Catholic Social
Teaching ... Caritas Network's response to the Afghanistan Refugee
Crisis & Tents for Refugees ... What is the Caritas One World
Partnership? ... Caritas welcomes our new Education Officer ... Response
to the petition for restraint
EDUCATION
New Zealand Catholic Education Office: "Lighting New Fires" Newsletter
No.7 December 2001
http://catholic.org.nz/nzceo/lnf7.htm
Editorial ... Education Review Office and Ministry of Education to
Share Information and Work Programmes ... More Efficient System for
Teachers on Transfer ... National Nutrition Survey ... Effective
Leadership for New and Future Principals – University of Auckland Course
10 -12 April 2002 ... Ministry of Education Contents and Liability
Insurance ... Min. of Ed. survey of schools' progress with Information
Technology ... Achievements of NZ Catholic schools in brief ...
Interesting Websites
EMPLOYMENT
(Vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the
Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/vacancies )
Communications Officer, Catholic Communications' national office,
Auckland
Full time position assisting the National Director and the Catholic
Diocese of Auckland in preparation and distribution of media releases
and other materials, as well as some administration and clerical duties.
Further information here:
http://www.catholic.org.nz/whatsNew.html#cathcomm
and in 'NZ Catholic' 2 December 2001 p.20 , and from:
cathcomm@xtra.co.nz
Applications close Tuesday 11 December 2001.
Prison Chaplain, Catholic Diocese of Palmerston North
Details in 'NZ Catholic' 2 December 2001 p.20 and in 'Wel-com' December
2001 p.19 and from the bishop's office, tel (06) 357 1980, fax: (06) 359
0091
Applications close 14 December 2001
Tertiary Education Chaplain, Diocese of Palmerston North
Details in 'NZ Catholic' 2 December 2001 p.20 and 'Wel-com' December
2001 p.19, and from Bishop's Office, Private Bag 11-012 Palmerston
North. Tel: (06) 357 1980
Applications close 14 December 2001
Diocesan Manager, Catholic Diocese of Palmerston North
The appointee will be responsible for all the administration functions
of the diocese. Further information in 'NZ Catholic' 18 November 2001
p.20 and in 'Wel-com' December 2001 p.19 and from the Bishops' Office,
Private Bag,11-012, Palmerston north. Tel (06) 356 1980. Applications
close 22 January 2002
Parish Pastoral Worker, Immaculate Conception Parish, Stratford,
Taranaki
Details in 'Wel-com' December 2001 p.19 and from the parish secretary,
stratcath@xtra.co.nz
L'Arche New Zealand: full-time live-in assistant, Paraparaumu
(north-west of Wellington)
Details in 'Wel-com' December 2001 p.19 and from Angela Capes,
angela@larche.org.nz
Sunday, December 2, 2001
************************
"He will wield authority over the nations
and adjudicate between many peoples;
these will hammer their swords into ploughshares,
their spears into sickles.
Nation will not lift sword against nation,
there will be no more training for war."
(The vision of the prophet Isaiah 2:4)
**************************
Dear friends,
A special word of thanks to Pauline Macintosh for the Scripture
commentary from Marist Messenger posted to the 'kiwicath' forum during
the week. Pauline: would it be possible for you to post the commentary
for each Sunday?
Every best wish and all God's blessings,
Mike Leon
'kiwicath' forum manager
"HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE":
Three Catholic viewpoints
Decent Films:
http://decentfilms.com/reviews/harrypotter1.html
Summary: Some frightening scenes and menace; a few gross images; some
crude and derogatory language; fantasy presentation of magic. Engaging
fun, not for everyone perhaps, but nothing to worry most parents either.
US Conference of Catholic Bishops
http://www.usccb.org/movies/h/harrypotterfullreview.htm
Summary: Due to some menacing situations and scary images with an
instance of crass language, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
classification is A-II -- adults and adolescents. Despite its
shortcomings, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" is a magical
adventure few would want to miss.
Catholic Film Review Dot.com
http://www.catholicfilmreview.com/2001/harrypotter.html
Summary: I (a mother of three school-age children) went with my kids to
see the movie. It was OK, nothing great, I can't really recommend it.
PENPAL REQUEST
(From 'NZ Catholic' 2 December 2001 p.21)
"I would like to correspond with a fellow-Catholic from a parish in New
Zealand. I am female, mid-50's, married with grown-up children, a
retired primary school teacher. I have recently moved house to the north
of England on the Scottish borders. If there are any "letter-writers"
out there who would be interested in corresponding with me then please
contact me at the address below" :
"Penfriend"
c/- 'NZ Catholic'
PO Box 147-000
Ponsonby, Auckland
AFGHANISTAN: RECONCILIATION AND REFUGEE AID
Current links on the bishops' What's New page at
http://www.catholic.org.nz/whatsNew.html include ...
John Paul II has called on Catholics the world over to fast for peace on
December 14, and invited representatives of world religions to meet in
Assisi on January 24, 2002, in order "implore from God the gift of
mutual understanding, harmony and peace" ...... Caritas Pakistan is
assisting an estimated 80,000 refugees in Jalozai, south of Peshawar,
who are ignored by the Pakistan government and therefore ineligible for
aid from the UNHCR ...... "Afghan refugees are terrorism victims too": a
dossier of reports by Fides Missionary News Service
CATHOLIC WEB TV
http://www.catholictv.net/
Interviews with Cheryl and John O'Connell, New Zealand founder-members
of the Teams of Our Lady, an international movement for married couples;
and with Joanne Oliver, a member of the Magnficat Community which
operates a farm and a 20-bed retreat centre in Southern Wairarapa.
FROM THE CATHOLIC PRESS
'NZ Catholic' No 127, December 2, 2001
http://catholic.org.nz/cathcom/press/nzc/front.html
'Mercy Hospital to sell its surgical services '
The Sisters of Mercy have decided to sell the surgical services of
Auckland's Mercy Hospital - an icon of Catholic health care for 101
years - to the city's most modern private hospital...... [Related Link:
Mercy Hospital and Hospice ]
'National gathering of priests '
A national gathering of Catholic priests, the first event of its kind in
New Zealand, is planned for 2003. "Its purpose is to affirm and support
clergy," says the secretary of the New Zealand Catholic Bishops'
Conference, Bishop John Dew.... [Related Link: 'Renew' in Hamilton
diocese ]
'Pope calls for new effort to evangelise Oceania '
The Holy Spirit is calling the Church in Oceania to embark on "the great
task of a new evangelisation", Pope John Paul II said when he signed his
exhortation concluding the work of the 1998 Synod of Oceania.....
[Related Links: "Ecclesia in Oceania"(full text) ... The Synod of
Oceania ]
>From the Think Page for young Catholic adults:
'Success in relationships '
This boy-girl thing of relationships, who really understands it? What is
a successful relationship?.....
FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Catholic Church to renovate priory exterior; tenants told to go (photos)
Otago Daily Times 26 Nov 2001 photos
http://www.odt.co.nz/cgi-bin/search-display-story-online-new?date=26Nov2001&obje\
ct=MKF50E3186NC&type=html&WORDS=catholic&DB=Editorial
Dunedin sculptor Wayne Evison has been asked to leave the city's former
Dominican Priory, in Tennyson St, after 12 years living on the top
floor. Mr Evison and his partner Zan, the sole tenants of the priory,
are searching for new space after the owner, the Catholic Church, said
they could not stay on while the building was renovated....
'1000 hampers planned'
Otago Daily Times 21 November
http://www.odt.co.nz/cgi-bin/search-display-story-online-new?date=21Nov2001&obje\
ct=MKD16B6519IR&type=html&WORDS=catholic&DB=Editorial
Dunedin's four foodbanks will, between them, distribute more than 1000
food and gift hampers to needy individuals and families this Christmas.
Managers from Anglican Methodist Family Care, Catholic Social Services,
Presbyterian Support and the Salvation Army met Dunedin Mayor Sukhi
Turner and events unit staff to discuss the mayor's Community Can Help
appeal for this year........
'Lessons to learn in Pacific education'
Otago Daily Times 23 11 01
http://www.odt.co.nz/cgi-bin/search-display-story-online-new?date=23Nov2001&obje\
ct=L1H02B7648GH&type=html&WORDS=catholic&DB=Editorial
The country faces significant long term problems if it does not put a
robust plan in place to systematically raise the education outcomes of
Pacific Island school students. Some hard-headed analysis and strategic
planning is required, writes Pat Lynch, chief executive of the Catholic
Education office.....
EMPLOYMENT
(Vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the
Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/vacancies )
Hostel Manager, St Kevin's College Hostel, Oamaru..
St Kevin's hostels provide accommodation and pastoral care for up to 230
male and female high school students. Further information in 'NZ
Catholic' 18 November 2001 p.20 and from the College office, PO Box 444
Oamaru.
Web page: http://www.nzeil.co.nz/profiles/sec86.htm Applications close
Monday 3 December 2001
Communications Officer, Catholic Communications' national office,
Auckland
Full time position assisting the National Director and the Catholic
Diocese of Auckland in preparation and distribution of media releases
and other materials, as well as some administration and clerical duties.
Further information here:
http://www.catholic.org.nz/whatsNew.html#cathcomm
and in 'NZ Catholic' 2 December 2001 p.20 , and from:
cathcomm@xtra.co.nz Applications close Tuesday 11 December 2001.
Prison Chaplain, Catholic Diocese of Palmerston North
Details in 'NZ Catholic' 2 December 2001 p.20 and from the bishop's
office, tel (06) 357 1980, fax: (06) 359 0091 Applications close 14
December 2001
Tertiary Education Chaplain, Diocese of Palmerston North
Details in 'NZ Catholic' 2 December 2001 p.20 and from Bishop's Office,
Private Bag 11-012 Palmerston North. Tel: (06) 357 1980 Applications
close 14 December 2001
Diocesan Manager, Catholic Diocese of Palmerston North
The appointee will be responsible for all the administration functions
of the diocese. Further information in 'NZ Catholic' 18 November 2001
p.20 and from the Bishops' Office, Private Bag,11-012, Palmerston north.
Tel (06) 356 1980. Applications close 22 January 2002
"He will wield authority over the nations
and adjudicate between many peoples;
these will hammer their swords into ploughshares,
their spears into sickles.
Nation will not lift sword against nation,
there will be no more training for war."
(The vision of the prophet Isaiah 2:4)
**************************
Dear friends,
A special word of thanks to Pauline Macintosh for the Scripture
commentary from Marist Messenger posted to the 'kiwicath' forum during
the week. Pauline: would it be possible for you to post the commentary
for each Sunday?
Every best wish and all God's blessings,
Mike Leon
'kiwicath' forum manager
"HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE":
Three Catholic viewpoints
Decent Films:
http://decentfilms.com/reviews/harrypotter1.html
Summary: Some frightening scenes and menace; a few gross images; some
crude and derogatory language; fantasy presentation of magic. Engaging
fun, not for everyone perhaps, but nothing to worry most parents either.
US Conference of Catholic Bishops
http://www.usccb.org/movies/h/harrypotterfullreview.htm
Summary: Due to some menacing situations and scary images with an
instance of crass language, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
classification is A-II -- adults and adolescents. Despite its
shortcomings, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" is a magical
adventure few would want to miss.
Catholic Film Review Dot.com
http://www.catholicfilmreview.com/2001/harrypotter.html
Summary: I (a mother of three school-age children) went with my kids to
see the movie. It was OK, nothing great, I can't really recommend it.
PENPAL REQUEST
(From 'NZ Catholic' 2 December 2001 p.21)
"I would like to correspond with a fellow-Catholic from a parish in New
Zealand. I am female, mid-50's, married with grown-up children, a
retired primary school teacher. I have recently moved house to the north
of England on the Scottish borders. If there are any "letter-writers"
out there who would be interested in corresponding with me then please
contact me at the address below" :
"Penfriend"
c/- 'NZ Catholic'
PO Box 147-000
Ponsonby, Auckland
AFGHANISTAN: RECONCILIATION AND REFUGEE AID
Current links on the bishops' What's New page at
http://www.catholic.org.nz/whatsNew.html include ...
John Paul II has called on Catholics the world over to fast for peace on
December 14, and invited representatives of world religions to meet in
Assisi on January 24, 2002, in order "implore from God the gift of
mutual understanding, harmony and peace" ...... Caritas Pakistan is
assisting an estimated 80,000 refugees in Jalozai, south of Peshawar,
who are ignored by the Pakistan government and therefore ineligible for
aid from the UNHCR ...... "Afghan refugees are terrorism victims too": a
dossier of reports by Fides Missionary News Service
CATHOLIC WEB TV
http://www.catholictv.net/
Interviews with Cheryl and John O'Connell, New Zealand founder-members
of the Teams of Our Lady, an international movement for married couples;
and with Joanne Oliver, a member of the Magnficat Community which
operates a farm and a 20-bed retreat centre in Southern Wairarapa.
FROM THE CATHOLIC PRESS
'NZ Catholic' No 127, December 2, 2001
http://catholic.org.nz/cathcom/press/nzc/front.html
'Mercy Hospital to sell its surgical services '
The Sisters of Mercy have decided to sell the surgical services of
Auckland's Mercy Hospital - an icon of Catholic health care for 101
years - to the city's most modern private hospital...... [Related Link:
Mercy Hospital and Hospice ]
'National gathering of priests '
A national gathering of Catholic priests, the first event of its kind in
New Zealand, is planned for 2003. "Its purpose is to affirm and support
clergy," says the secretary of the New Zealand Catholic Bishops'
Conference, Bishop John Dew.... [Related Link: 'Renew' in Hamilton
diocese ]
'Pope calls for new effort to evangelise Oceania '
The Holy Spirit is calling the Church in Oceania to embark on "the great
task of a new evangelisation", Pope John Paul II said when he signed his
exhortation concluding the work of the 1998 Synod of Oceania.....
[Related Links: "Ecclesia in Oceania"(full text) ... The Synod of
Oceania ]
>From the Think Page for young Catholic adults:
'Success in relationships '
This boy-girl thing of relationships, who really understands it? What is
a successful relationship?.....
FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Catholic Church to renovate priory exterior; tenants told to go (photos)
Otago Daily Times 26 Nov 2001 photos
http://www.odt.co.nz/cgi-bin/search-display-story-online-new?date=26Nov2001&obje\
ct=MKF50E3186NC&type=html&WORDS=catholic&DB=Editorial
Dunedin sculptor Wayne Evison has been asked to leave the city's former
Dominican Priory, in Tennyson St, after 12 years living on the top
floor. Mr Evison and his partner Zan, the sole tenants of the priory,
are searching for new space after the owner, the Catholic Church, said
they could not stay on while the building was renovated....
'1000 hampers planned'
Otago Daily Times 21 November
http://www.odt.co.nz/cgi-bin/search-display-story-online-new?date=21Nov2001&obje\
ct=MKD16B6519IR&type=html&WORDS=catholic&DB=Editorial
Dunedin's four foodbanks will, between them, distribute more than 1000
food and gift hampers to needy individuals and families this Christmas.
Managers from Anglican Methodist Family Care, Catholic Social Services,
Presbyterian Support and the Salvation Army met Dunedin Mayor Sukhi
Turner and events unit staff to discuss the mayor's Community Can Help
appeal for this year........
'Lessons to learn in Pacific education'
Otago Daily Times 23 11 01
http://www.odt.co.nz/cgi-bin/search-display-story-online-new?date=23Nov2001&obje\
ct=L1H02B7648GH&type=html&WORDS=catholic&DB=Editorial
The country faces significant long term problems if it does not put a
robust plan in place to systematically raise the education outcomes of
Pacific Island school students. Some hard-headed analysis and strategic
planning is required, writes Pat Lynch, chief executive of the Catholic
Education office.....
EMPLOYMENT
(Vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the
Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/vacancies )
Hostel Manager, St Kevin's College Hostel, Oamaru..
St Kevin's hostels provide accommodation and pastoral care for up to 230
male and female high school students. Further information in 'NZ
Catholic' 18 November 2001 p.20 and from the College office, PO Box 444
Oamaru.
Web page: http://www.nzeil.co.nz/profiles/sec86.htm Applications close
Monday 3 December 2001
Communications Officer, Catholic Communications' national office,
Auckland
Full time position assisting the National Director and the Catholic
Diocese of Auckland in preparation and distribution of media releases
and other materials, as well as some administration and clerical duties.
Further information here:
http://www.catholic.org.nz/whatsNew.html#cathcomm
and in 'NZ Catholic' 2 December 2001 p.20 , and from:
cathcomm@xtra.co.nz Applications close Tuesday 11 December 2001.
Prison Chaplain, Catholic Diocese of Palmerston North
Details in 'NZ Catholic' 2 December 2001 p.20 and from the bishop's
office, tel (06) 357 1980, fax: (06) 359 0091 Applications close 14
December 2001
Tertiary Education Chaplain, Diocese of Palmerston North
Details in 'NZ Catholic' 2 December 2001 p.20 and from Bishop's Office,
Private Bag 11-012 Palmerston North. Tel: (06) 357 1980 Applications
close 14 December 2001
Diocesan Manager, Catholic Diocese of Palmerston North
The appointee will be responsible for all the administration functions
of the diocese. Further information in 'NZ Catholic' 18 November 2001
p.20 and from the Bishops' Office, Private Bag,11-012, Palmerston north.
Tel (06) 356 1980. Applications close 22 January 2002
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