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WORLD CATHOLIC NEWS
In August - mid-summer in Europe - the main European-based Catholic News agencies close down for about a month. Zenit, Fides and the Vatican Information Service (VIS) fall silent at this time.
The only exception that I know of is MISNA ( http://www.misna.org/eng/default.htm ) which chiefly reports political and economic news form the underdeveloped world. The Website of the UK paper The Tablet continues to publish a weekly news digest as usual and in the U.S. the daily EWTN service is uninterrupted, though a bit short on fresh news as a large part of its content come form the European services. There are links to both The Tablet and EWTN on the bishops' Website: http://www.catholic.org.nz and click 'News'.
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FROM THE CATHOLIC PRESS
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NZ Catholic' No 142, July 28, 2002
http://catholic.org.nz/cathcom/press/nzc/front.html
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"Listening is important for victims of abuse " Listening to stories of abuse by clergy has been "devastating" for three leaders of the religious orders involved, but all agree it is an important step to healing for the victims... [Related Links: Marist Brothers ... Society of Mary ... St John of God Brothers]
"Hospital chaplains to be mandatory but funding still frozen " Associate Minister of Health Ruth Dyson has told hospital chaplains that spiritual wellbeing is a fundamental human right and hospitals seeking voluntary accreditation must ensure they provide for the spiritual care of staff, patients and their families.... [Related Link: NZ Healthcare Chaplains' Association]
"$752,300 grant to diocesan services " Charitable works by Auckland diocesan agencies have received a $752,300 boost from the ASB Charitable Trust... [Related Link: The ASB Trusts]
From the "Think Page" for young Catholic adults ... 'Just another mother' by Dorothea Russell "Mary, Mother of God - you have heard about her . . . . Usually she is shown as that serene, quiet, queenly lady with baby Jesus on her arm who seems to know everything and is more calm and collected than most of us. Don't get me wrong, I like these pictures, too. Nevertheless, I believe we need a little reality in addition to the piety - let's imagine past the icons....
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Marist Messenger August 2002
http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz
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This month's Messenger contains an insightful article introducing Flannery O'Connor. Thomas Merton regarded her as a genius.
Further inspirational reading in this month's print edition:
Do not be afraid, by Father Denis O'Hagan sm What I have learnt about Prayer. by Bishop Robin Leamy sm My Problem... with Personal Sanctity by Killian de Lacy Flannery O'Connor: Catholic writer by Stephen Sparrow Playing it cool: leisure by Father John Rea sm New Ecclesial movements by Fr. Neal Wilson sm New Beginnings: start again by Barbara Winnston Ellis Eucharist : The Real Presence by Stephen Lowe Mary as Seat of Wisdom by Fr. John Lyons
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
"School sex claims get full police treatment " NZ Herald 03.08.2002 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storydisplay.cfm?storyID=2347661&thesection=news&thesu\ bsection=general Police investigating allegations of sexual assaults by a group of primary schoolboys against girls at the same school say they are handling it as they would any similar inquiry - even though the boys, aged 12 and 13, could never face charges because of their ages. Six girls, aged 11 to 13, from St Joseph's Catholic School in Upper Hutt have complained about being assaulted by boys from the school. All but one of the alleged assaults took place in the school grounds or classrooms....
"`Mr Ranfurly' epithet deserved" (obituary; photo) Otago Daily Times 3-August 2002 http://www.odt.co.nz/cgi-bin/search-display-story-online-new?date=03Aug2002&obje\ ct=0731600360&type=html&WORDS=catholic&DB=Editorial Bob Hanrahan was a man affectionately known in his community as "Mr Ranfurly" because of his love for his town and its history....
"Catholic leader to hear abuse complaints in South Island " ODT Friday, 2-August 2002 http://www.odt.co.nz/cgi-bin/search-display-story-online-new?date=02Aug2002&obje\ ct=K1H50D3655IP&type=html&WORDS=catholic&DB=Editorial An Australian Roman Catholic leader will be visiting Christchurch, Waimate, Timaru, Dunedin, Mataura and Invercargill this month as part of a South Island visit to hear cases of men who were allegedly abused as boys by brothers of a Christchurch Catholic residential school in the 1970s. Br Peter Burke, the visiting Australia-New Zealand head of the order, said yesterday he had not received any fresh complaints in the past few days....
"Pilgrims crowd ancient route to sacred site in France " NZ Herald 31.07.2002 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storydisplay.cfm?thesection=news&thesubsection=&storyI\ D=2346966 St-Jean-Pied-De-Port - For more than 1000 years, the pink sandstone walls of this French fortress town in the Pyrenees have been a welcome sight for the traveller bracing for the daunting southwards trek across Western Europe's most perilous mountain passes. From the middle of the 10th century, St-Jean-Pied-de-Port became the main mustering point for the pilgrimage to the burial site of St James the Apostle in northwest Spain, a shrine ranked after Jerusalem and Rome as the holiest in Christendom....
"Bishop apologises to family" The Press (Chch) 31/7/2002 Summary (full text not available online): The Catholic Bishop of Christchurch has apologised to a family of former parishioners for failing to adequately support them after their 17-year-old son was sexually assaulted by a fellow priest. The boy was the first known victim of Father Alan Woodcock whom Wellington police are trying to extradite from Ireland to face multiple abuse allegations relating to his 20 years as a Marist priest in New Zealand.
"Pressure on United Future's principles" Press Release: New Zealand National Party 31 July 2002 http://www.scoop.co.nz/archive/scoop/stories/a9/a1/200207311542.f2d9d07e.html The heat will come on United Future this week as those that put them into Parliament watch to see if they succumb to the trappings of government, or stick to their principles as they work through a coalition agreement, says National's Gerry Brownlee....
"Big News: Now You've Dunne It, by Dave Crampton " Scoop 31 July 2002 http://www.scoop.co.nz/archive/scoop/stories/03/b2/200207311413.09916bb3.html United Future may well have been the most irrelevant party in Parliament during the last term but it is currently the party everyone is talking about. One of the talking points will be how the eight new United Future MP's - all of them Christians - perform as Parliament's fourth biggest party....
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CATHOLIC WEB TV (Wellington Archdiocesan Media Office) http://www.catholictv.net
Theme of the month: "Having confidence in your culture" This week: Matalina Leaupepe, post-graduate tertiary student and a member of the Wellington Catholic Chaplaincy team at Victoria University Wellington who came to New Zealand from Western Samoa when she was 10 (part two of two interviews)
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EDUCATION
"Good News and the News": July 2002. NZ Catholic Education Office http://www.catholic.org.nz/nzceo/goodnews-news.htm
In the current issue:
** Editorial by Br Pat Lynch
** "Brothers In Action": a De la Salle College initiative in which past pupils assist present ones
** "St Paul's Catholic School, Massey - Facing the Future": the principal describes the educational philosophy of this brand-new primary school which opened at the beginning of this year
** "How is Garin College different?": When staff applied for positions at Garin, New Zealand's newest high school, they were greeted with a paper outlining the expectations for staff in a Catholic school. Many decided the school was too demanding ... others saw a vision of what might be possible
** "Integrated School Teachers Win National Awards"
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NEW PUBLIC LIBRARY TITLES
[If the following titles are not in your local library, you can request them on interloan. Shelf numbers may vary from library to library.]
379.32 SWE "A fair and just solution? : a history of the integration of private schools in New Zealand", by Rory Sweetman. Palmerston North : Dunmore Press, in association with the Ministry for Culture and Heritage and the Association of Proprietors of Integrated Schools, 2002. Subjects: Education and state--New Zealand. Politics and education--New Zealand. Catholic schools--New Zealand. Private schools--New Zealand.
242.8 MER "Dialogues with silence : prayers & drawings", by Thomas Merton. San Francisco: Harper SanFrancisco, c2001.
922.22 HIL "Hildegard of Bingen : the woman of her age", by Fiona Maddocks. London : Review, 2002. Summary: Hildegard (1098-1179) was a medieval German nun - a religious leader and poet, visionary and naturalist, a writer of medical treatises and best known as one of the finest composers of her time.
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EVENTS
26-28 September 2002 Character Education Conference, St Andrew's College, Christchurch, Theme: "Character Education: the other side of the report card" The first national conference of the New Zealand National Foundation for Character Education Details from: The conference convenor, PO Box 194, Oamaru ... fax: 03 432 4036 ... e-mail: conference@cornerstonevalues.org ... Website: http://www.cornerstonevalues.org
26-29 September 2002 "Life, Faith and Family" Conference, Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna, Auckland Details from Family Life International, PO Box 56 423, Dominion Rd., Auckland 1030 and from: http://www.fli.org.nz
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EMPLOYMENT
(Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/vacancies )
(Vacancies in Catholic Youth Ministry are advertised on the Job Bank page of the National Council for Young Catholics: http://ncyc.org.nz )
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Marketing Officer, Catholic Development Fund, Wellington
Twelve-month contract. Hours negotiable. Details in 'Wel-com' July 2002 p. 19 and from Chris King, tel.: 04 496 1753 ... Website: http://www.catholic.org.nz/cdf_wn/sitecontents **************************
Catholic Tertiary Chaplaincy, Palmerston North Diocese
Part-time positions at campuses in Wanganui, New Plymouth, Hawkes Bay and Palmerston North. Details in 'NZ Catholic' 28 July p.21 and from Sue Ryan tel. (06) 353 6755; e-mail: sue.ryan@xtra.co.nz
Wednesday, August 14, 2002
Sunday, August 11, 2002
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CATHOLICTV.NET (Media Office of the Wellington Archdiocese)
This month's topic: Liturgy This week's interview: GE and the Gospel, by Father John Greally http://www.catholictv.net/celebrating/newformatcelebrating4.html
Also on Catholictv.net ... Catholic Youth Ministry: interview with Chris Duthie-Jung, Executive Officer of the National Council for Young Catholics http://www.catholictv.net/giving/newformatgiving2.html
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
"In Denial" (video report) TV 3 News 08/08/2002 http://xtramsn.co.nz/musicandvideo/0,,6082-1660348-56,00.html "United Future is continuing to deny it is a Christian party pushing a moral right agenda...."
"Head of order meets abuse victims " (photo) TV One Aug 10, 2002 http://onenews.nzoom.com/onenews_detail/0,1227,123128-1-7,00.html The head of a catholic order investigating claims of abuse has now spoken to 50 South Island men about what happened to them in the 1970s. Brother Peter Burke heads the order of St John of God in Australasia and says the stories he has heard of sexual and physical abuse have made him at times question his faith. He is about to travel to the North Island to hear more complaints.... [Related links on the same page: - "Friend of ex-priest speaks " (text report) - "Head of order meets abuse victims (video report) - "Catholic priest faces extradition" (video report)
"Bishop will meet abuse victims " Otago Daily Times 6-August 2002 http://www.odt.co.nz/cgi-bin/search-display-story-online-new?date=06Aug2002&obje\ ct=0805567234&type=html&WORDS=catholic&DB=Editorial The Roman Catholic Bishop of Christchurch is opening his doors to people who believe they were victims of sexual abuse by church workers...
"Alleged sexual assaults labelled a game " Sunday Star Times 04 August 2002 http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/sundaystartimes/0,2106,1287431a6442,00.html A 12-year-old boy accused of sexually assaulting female classmates at a Catholic primary school with a group of schoolboys has told police the girls took part in the "game"....
"Keen for alleged to face NZ charges" Otago Daily Times 9 August 2002 http://www.odt.co.nz/cgi-bin/search-display-story-online-new?date=09Aug2002&obje\ ct=0808950199&type=html&WORDS=catholic&DB=Editorial The Catholic church is anxious to have former priest Alan Woodcock returned to New Zealand to face accusations of sexual abuse, for the sake of the alleged victims and the church. Marist Fathers Society of Mary spokeswoman Lyndsay Freer last night said the sooner Woodcock was extradited from Britain and court proceedings begun here, the better....
Related reports:
- "Priest to remain in British custody until extradition hearing " NZ Herald 08.08.2002 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/latestnewsstory.cfm?storyID=2348430&thesection=news&th\ esubsection=general&thesecondsubsection=latest
- "Ex-priest under arrest in Britain " NZ Herald 08.08.2002 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storydisplay.cfm?storyID=2348411&thesection=news&thesu\ bsection=general
- "Catholic priest extradited " UTV (Belfast, N.Ireland) 07/08/02 http://www.utvinternet.com/news_disp/indepth.asp?pt=n&id=21641
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EVENTS
26-28 September 2002 Character Education Conference, St Andrew's College, Christchurch, Theme: "Character Education: the other side of the report card" The first national conference of the New Zealand National Foundation for Character Education Details from: The conference convenor, PO Box 194, Oamaru ... fax: 03 432 4036 ... e-mail: conference@cornerstonevalues.org ... Website: http://www.cornerstonevalues.org
26-29 September 2002 "Life, Faith and Family" Conference, Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna, Auckland Details from Family Life International, PO Box 56 423, Dominion Rd., Auckland 1030 and from: http://www.fli.org.nz
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CATHOLICTV.NET (Media Office of the Wellington Archdiocese)
This month's topic: Liturgy This week's interview: GE and the Gospel, by Father John Greally http://www.catholictv.net/celebrating/newformatcelebrating4.html
Also on Catholictv.net ... Catholic Youth Ministry: interview with Chris Duthie-Jung, Executive Officer of the National Council for Young Catholics http://www.catholictv.net/giving/newformatgiving2.html
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
"In Denial" (video report) TV 3 News 08/08/2002 http://xtramsn.co.nz/musicandvideo/0,,6082-1660348-56,00.html "United Future is continuing to deny it is a Christian party pushing a moral right agenda...."
"Head of order meets abuse victims " (photo) TV One Aug 10, 2002 http://onenews.nzoom.com/onenews_detail/0,1227,123128-1-7,00.html The head of a catholic order investigating claims of abuse has now spoken to 50 South Island men about what happened to them in the 1970s. Brother Peter Burke heads the order of St John of God in Australasia and says the stories he has heard of sexual and physical abuse have made him at times question his faith. He is about to travel to the North Island to hear more complaints.... [Related links on the same page: - "Friend of ex-priest speaks " (text report) - "Head of order meets abuse victims (video report) - "Catholic priest faces extradition" (video report)
"Bishop will meet abuse victims " Otago Daily Times 6-August 2002 http://www.odt.co.nz/cgi-bin/search-display-story-online-new?date=06Aug2002&obje\ ct=0805567234&type=html&WORDS=catholic&DB=Editorial The Roman Catholic Bishop of Christchurch is opening his doors to people who believe they were victims of sexual abuse by church workers...
"Alleged sexual assaults labelled a game " Sunday Star Times 04 August 2002 http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/sundaystartimes/0,2106,1287431a6442,00.html A 12-year-old boy accused of sexually assaulting female classmates at a Catholic primary school with a group of schoolboys has told police the girls took part in the "game"....
"Keen for alleged to face NZ charges" Otago Daily Times 9 August 2002 http://www.odt.co.nz/cgi-bin/search-display-story-online-new?date=09Aug2002&obje\ ct=0808950199&type=html&WORDS=catholic&DB=Editorial The Catholic church is anxious to have former priest Alan Woodcock returned to New Zealand to face accusations of sexual abuse, for the sake of the alleged victims and the church. Marist Fathers Society of Mary spokeswoman Lyndsay Freer last night said the sooner Woodcock was extradited from Britain and court proceedings begun here, the better....
Related reports:
- "Priest to remain in British custody until extradition hearing " NZ Herald 08.08.2002 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/latestnewsstory.cfm?storyID=2348430&thesection=news&th\ esubsection=general&thesecondsubsection=latest
- "Ex-priest under arrest in Britain " NZ Herald 08.08.2002 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storydisplay.cfm?storyID=2348411&thesection=news&thesu\ bsection=general
- "Catholic priest extradited " UTV (Belfast, N.Ireland) 07/08/02 http://www.utvinternet.com/news_disp/indepth.asp?pt=n&id=21641
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EVENTS
26-28 September 2002 Character Education Conference, St Andrew's College, Christchurch, Theme: "Character Education: the other side of the report card" The first national conference of the New Zealand National Foundation for Character Education Details from: The conference convenor, PO Box 194, Oamaru ... fax: 03 432 4036 ... e-mail: conference@cornerstonevalues.org ... Website: http://www.cornerstonevalues.org
26-29 September 2002 "Life, Faith and Family" Conference, Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna, Auckland Details from Family Life International, PO Box 56 423, Dominion Rd., Auckland 1030 and from: http://www.fli.org.nz
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Sunday, August 4, 2002
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WORLD CATHOLIC NEWS In August - mid-summer in Europe - the main European-based Catholic News agencies close down for about a month. Zenit, Fides and the Vatican Information Service (VIS) fall silent at this time. The only exception that I know of is MISNA ( http://www.misna.org/eng/default.htm ) which chiefly reports political and economic news form the underdeveloped world. The Website of the UK paper The Tablet continues to publish a weekly news digest as usual and in the U.S. the daily EWTN service is uninterrupted, though a bit short on fresh news as a large part of its content come form the European services. There are links to both The Tablet and EWTN on the bishops' Website: http://www.catholic.org.nz and click 'News'. ********************************** FROM THE CATHOLIC PRESS ***************************** 'NZ Catholic' No 142, July 28, 2002 http://catholic.org.nz/cathcom/press/nzc/front.html ***************************** "Listening is important for victims of abuse " Listening to stories of abuse by clergy has been "devastating" for three leaders of the religious orders involved, but all agree it is an important step to healing for the victims... [Related Links: Marist Brothers ... Society of Mary ... St John of God Brothers] "Hospital chaplains to be mandatory but funding still frozen " Associate Minister of Health Ruth Dyson has told hospital chaplains that spiritual wellbeing is a fundamental human right and hospitals seeking voluntary accreditation must ensure they provide for the spiritual care of staff, patients and their families.... [Related Link: NZ Healthcare Chaplains' Association] "$752,300 grant to diocesan services " Charitable works by Auckland diocesan agencies have received a $752,300 boost from the ASB Charitable Trust... [Related Link: The ASB Trusts] From the "Think Page" for young Catholic adults ... 'Just another mother' by Dorothea Russell "Mary, Mother of God - you have heard about her . . . . Usually she is shown as that serene, quiet, queenly lady with baby Jesus on her arm who seems to know everything and is more calm and collected than most of us. Don't get me wrong, I like these pictures, too. Nevertheless, I believe we need a little reality in addition to the piety - let's imagine past the icons.... ************************* Marist Messenger August 2002 http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz ************************* This month's Messenger contains an insightful article introducing Flannery O'Connor. Thomas Merton regarded her as a genius. Further inspirational reading in this month's print edition: Do not be afraid, by Father Denis O'Hagan sm What I have learnt about Prayer. by Bishop Robin Leamy sm My Problem... with Personal Sanctity by Killian de Lacy Flannery O'Connor: Catholic writer by Stephen Sparrow Playing it cool: leisure by Father John Rea sm New Ecclesial movements by Fr. Neal Wilson sm New Beginnings: start again by Barbara Winnston Ellis Eucharist : The Real Presence by Stephen Lowe Mary as Seat of Wisdom by Fr. John Lyons ************************************* FROM THE SECULAR PRESS "School sex claims get full police treatment " NZ Herald 03.08.2002 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storydisplay.cfm?storyID=2347661&thesection=news&thesu\ bsection=general Police investigating allegations of sexual assaults by a group of primary schoolboys against girls at the same school say they are handling it as they would any similar inquiry - even though the boys, aged 12 and 13, could never face charges because of their ages. Six girls, aged 11 to 13, from St Joseph's Catholic School in Upper Hutt have complained about being assaulted by boys from the school. All but one of the alleged assaults took place in the school grounds or classrooms.... "`Mr Ranfurly' epithet deserved" (obituary; photo) Otago Daily Times 3-August 2002 http://www.odt.co.nz/cgi-bin/search-display-story-online-new?date=03Aug2002&obje\ ct=0731600360&type=html&WORDS=catholic&DB=Editorial Bob Hanrahan was a man affectionately known in his community as "Mr Ranfurly" because of his love for his town and its history.... "Catholic leader to hear abuse complaints in South Island " ODT Friday, 2-August 2002 http://www.odt.co.nz/cgi-bin/search-display-story-online-new?date=02Aug2002&obje\ ct=K1H50D3655IP&type=html&WORDS=catholic&DB=Editorial An Australian Roman Catholic leader will be visiting Christchurch, Waimate, Timaru, Dunedin, Mataura and Invercargill this month as part of a South Island visit to hear cases of men who were allegedly abused as boys by brothers of a Christchurch Catholic residential school in the 1970s. Br Peter Burke, the visiting Australia-New Zealand head of the order, said yesterday he had not received any fresh complaints in the past few days.... "Pilgrims crowd ancient route to sacred site in France " NZ Herald 31.07.2002 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storydisplay.cfm?thesection=news&thesubsection=&storyI\ D=2346966 St-Jean-Pied-De-Port - For more than 1000 years, the pink sandstone walls of this French fortress town in the Pyrenees have been a welcome sight for the traveller bracing for the daunting southwards trek across Western Europe's most perilous mountain passes. From the middle of the 10th century, St-Jean-Pied-de-Port became the main mustering point for the pilgrimage to the burial site of St James the Apostle in northwest Spain, a shrine ranked after Jerusalem and Rome as the holiest in Christendom.... "Bishop apologises to family" The Press (Chch) 31/7/2002 Summary (full text not available online): The Catholic Bishop of Christchurch has apologised to a family of former parishioners for failing to adequately support them after their 17-year-old son was sexually assaulted by a fellow priest. The boy was the first known victim of Father Alan Woodcock whom Wellington police are trying to extradite from Ireland to face multiple abuse allegations relating to his 20 years as a Marist priest in New Zealand. "Pressure on United Future's principles" Press Release: New Zealand National Party 31 July 2002 http://www.scoop.co.nz/archive/scoop/stories/a9/a1/200207311542.f2d9d07e.html The heat will come on United Future this week as those that put them into Parliament watch to see if they succumb to the trappings of government, or stick to their principles as they work through a coalition agreement, says National's Gerry Brownlee.... "Big News: Now You've Dunne It, by Dave Crampton " Scoop 31 July 2002 http://www.scoop.co.nz/archive/scoop/stories/03/b2/200207311413.09916bb3.html United Future may well have been the most irrelevant party in Parliament during the last term but it is currently the party everyone is talking about. One of the talking points will be how the eight new United Future MP's - all of them Christians - perform as Parliament's fourth biggest party.... ******************************** CATHOLIC WEB TV (Wellington Archdiocesan Media Office) http://www.catholictv.net Theme of the month: "Having confidence in your culture" This week: Matalina Leaupepe, post-graduate tertiary student and a member of the Wellington Catholic Chaplaincy team at Victoria University Wellington who came to New Zealand from Western Samoa when she was 10 (part two of two interviews) ************************************* EDUCATION "Good News and the News": July 2002. NZ Catholic Education Office http://www.catholic.org.nz/nzceo/goodnews-news.htm In the current issue: ** Editorial by Br Pat Lynch ** "Brothers In Action": a De la Salle College initiative in which past pupils assist present ones ** "St Paul's Catholic School, Massey - Facing the Future": the principal describes the educational philosophy of this brand-new primary school which opened at the beginning of this year ** "How is Garin College different?": When staff applied for positions at Garin, New Zealand's newest high school, they were greeted with a paper outlining the expectations for staff in a Catholic school. Many decided the school was too demanding ... others saw a vision of what might be possible ** "Integrated School Teachers Win National Awards" *********************************** NEW PUBLIC LIBRARY TITLES [If the following titles are not in your local library, you can request them on interloan. Shelf numbers may vary from library to library.] 379.32 SWE "A fair and just solution? : a history of the integration of private schools in New Zealand", by Rory Sweetman. Palmerston North : Dunmore Press, in association with the Ministry for Culture and Heritage and the Association of Proprietors of Integrated Schools, 2002. Subjects: Education and state--New Zealand. Politics and education--New Zealand. Catholic schools--New Zealand. Private schools--New Zealand. 242.8 MER "Dialogues with silence : prayers & drawings", by Thomas Merton. San Francisco: Harper SanFrancisco, c2001. 922.22 HIL "Hildegard of Bingen : the woman of her age", by Fiona Maddocks. London : Review, 2002. Summary: Hildegard (1098-1179) was a medieval German nun - a religious leader and poet, visionary and naturalist, a writer of medical treatises and best known as one of the finest composers of her time. *********************************** EVENTS 26-28 September 2002 Character Education Conference, St Andrew's College, Christchurch, Theme: "Character Education: the other side of the report card" The first national conference of the New Zealand National Foundation for Character Education Details from: The conference convenor, PO Box 194, Oamaru ... fax: 03 432 4036 ... e-mail: conference@cornerstonevalues.org ... Website: http://www.cornerstonevalues.org 26-29 September 2002 "Life, Faith and Family" Conference, Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna, Auckland Details from Family Life International, PO Box 56 423, Dominion Rd., Auckland 1030 and from: http://www.fli.org.nz *********************************** EMPLOYMENT (Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/vacancies ) (Vacancies in Catholic Youth Ministry are advertised on the Job Bank page of the National Council for Young Catholics: http://ncyc.org.nz ) *************************** Marketing Officer, Catholic Development Fund, Wellington Twelve-month contract. Hours negotiable. Details in 'Wel-com' July 2002 p. 19 and from Chris King, tel.: 04 496 1753 ... Website: http://www.catholic.org.nz/cdf_wn/sitecontents ************************** Catholic Tertiary Chaplaincy, Palmerston North Diocese Part-time positions at campuses in Wanganui, New Plymouth, Hawkes Bay and Palmerston North. Details in 'NZ Catholic' 28 July p.21 and from Sue Ryan tel. (06) 353 6755; e-mail: sue.ryan@xtra.co.nz | |
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WORLD YOUTH DAY, TORONTO, JULY 2002
WYD culminates with a Mass on Sunday (Toronto time), following an all-night vigil (going on about now) and a Way of the Cross last Friday. The Canadian Catholic Radio Website is now transmitting live video and audio broadcasts of the WYD events: http://www.catholicradio.ca/catrad.htm
The Yahoo! News of Pope John Paul page: http://fullcoverage.yahoo.com/fc/World/Pope_John_Paul_II/has a good selection of reports on WYD from the (mainly US) secular press, highlighting in particular the remarkable empathy between the 82-year-old Pope and young Catholics. It's likely that this page will continue to give comprehensive coverage of the next stages of Pope John Paul's travels in the Americas, to Guatemala and Mexico in the coming week.
Both Zenit News agency - http://zenit.org/english/ - and EWTN -http://www.ewtn.com/vnews/headlines.asp - publish the full text of Pope John Paul's homilies and addresses at WYD and other reports about the event.
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
"Negative Comments Turn Christian Voters" Xtra-MSN/IRN 28/07/2002 http://xtramsn.co.nz/news/0,,8850-1626927,00.html United Future's deputy leader believes the party may have gained some of its votes from Christians angry at negative comments about the party. In the week leading up to the election, the Christian Heritage Party leader, Graham Capill, launched a stinging attack on United Future and its policies. However, while CHP picked up just over one percent of the party vote, United Future won a staggering six point eight percent support....
"Faith, family values high on United's list " NZ Herald 23.07.2002 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storydisplay.cfm?thesection=news&thesubsection=&storyI\ D=2099057&reportID=462585 The candidates who would follow Peter Dunne into Parliament off the United Future party list have a strong Christian streak, adherence to moral values and are all married with children. The top of the list is dominated by members of the Christian-based Future New Zealand, which went into a coalition with Mr Dunne's United Party in November 2000. Gordon Copeland, number two on the list and a member of Future New Zealand, is the financial administrator of the Catholic Archdiocese of Wellington. Two years ago, he convened Celebrate Jesus 2000, which attracted 27,000 Christians from all denominations to the WestpacTrust stadium in Wellington....
"Poll leap turns Dunne into powerbroker " NZ Herald 22.07.2002 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storydisplay.cfm?thesection=news&thesubsection=&storyI\ D=2098886&reportID=462585 A stunning election upset is on the cards with middle-of-the-road United Future skyrocketing from nowhere to almost 7 per cent in a snap Herald-DigiPoll survey. The poll of 512 people, conducted at the weekend, shows Peter Dunne's party could yet hold the balance of power with up to eight MPs in Parliament....
"New complaint of sexual assault by classmates " The Dominion Post 27 July 2002 http://www.stuff.co.nz/inl/index/0,1008,1279453a11,FF.html Police investigating allegations that seven boys from a Catholic primary school in Upper Hutt sexually assaulted classmates have received a complaint from a sixth girl. It was revealed on Thursday that police were investigating the alleged sexual assault of five girls, but police confirmed yesterday that another complaint had been received. The confirmation came as parents of the girls allegedly assaulted said the school, St Joseph's, had acted too slowly and that they may withdraw their children....
"Police probe school sex-assault claims " NZ Herald 26.07.2002 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storydisplay.cfm?thesection=news&thesubsection=&storyI\ D=2197263 Police are investigating allegations that seven boys at a Catholic primary school in Upper Hutt have been sexually assaulting female classmates....
"Abuse victims continue to come forward " The Southland Times 27 July 2002 http://www.stuff.co.nz/inl/index/0,1008,1279590a1940,FF.html Six Invercargill men who claim they suffered sexual abuse as children at the hands of Catholic brothers have reportedly come forward following publicity about such incidents in Christchurch. Allegations have been made that some pupils at Marylands, the St John of God Order's former residential school in Christchurch, were sexually abused before the 1970s....
"Priest could take years to extradite" ODT Wednesday, 24-July 2002 http://www.odt.co.nz/cgi-bin/search-display-story-online-new?date=24Jul2002&obje\ ct=0723634001&type=html&WORDS=catholic&DB=Editorial Wellington: Police attempts to extradite former Marist priest Alan Woodcock over alleged sex offences could take years if he does not come willingly, says a lawyer experienced in extradition proceedings....
"Ex-priest to be extradited " NZ Herald 23.07.2002 [Full text] A former Catholic priest alleged to have sexually abused students at an Upper Hutt school will be extradited. Alan Woodcock, a music teacher at St Patrick's College, Silverstream, in the 1980s, is accused of abusing boys before he was removed from the school. Now aged 54, he is understood to be living in England. Police are investigating at least nine sex abuse complaints against him, involving alleged offending in Upper Hutt, Lower Hutt, Wellington and Palmerston North between 1982 and 1985.
"Damaging secrecy " (Editorial) The Press 22 July 2002 http://www.stuff.co.nz/inl/index/0,1008,1273855a1937,FF.html The visit to Christchurch by the head of the St John of God Order suggests that at least one part of the Catholic Church is seriously attempting to heal the wounds caused by the sexual abuse that has taken place within its fold. But worrying questions remain about how effective that effort will be...
"Bishop backs payout to women beaten by nuns " ODT Friday, 19-July 2002 http://www.odt.co.nz/cgi-bin/search-display-story-online-new?date=19Jul2002&obje\ ct=0718960335&type=html&WORDS=catholic&DB=Editorial Christchurch: A secret payout made to a group of 14 women beaten by Catholic nuns, on the condition that they keep quiet, has the support of the Christchurch bishop. Bishop John Cunneen, who as head of the Christchurch diocese was a defendant in mediation with the women last December, said parties agreed the settlement was to be kept completely confidential. "The Church has no option than to respect the terms of the agreement," he said.... Meanwhile, a Catholic women's lobby group has called for priests, and even bishops, to be professionally supervised to curb sexual abuse problems. In an open letter to New Zealand bishops, Catholic Women Knowing Our Place said priests and other religious members should have supervision like doctors, counsellors and psychiatrists....
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CATHOLIC WEB TV (Wellington Archdiocesan Media Office) http://www.catholictv.net
Theme of the month: "Having confidence in your culture" This week: Matalina Leaupepe post-graduate tertiary student wellington catholic chaplaincy team victoria uni wgton who came to New Zealand form Western samoa when ashe was 10 (part one of two interviews)
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NEW AND UPDATED WEBSITES
The phone number of the national Catholic helpline for abuse complaints - 0800 111 515 -now appears on the Catholic bishops Web pages ( http://www.catholic.org.nz ) in the navigation index on the left of each page.
Society of Mary Website addresses: NZ Society of Mary main Website: http://www.smnz.org.nz SM Seminary: http://www.maristseminary.org.nz Marist Messenger magazine: http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz
The contact details for all religious orders in New Zealand, with links to their Websites, are on the bishops' site at http://www.catholic.org.nz (click: 'Index', 'National Directory, 'Religious Orders')
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EMPLOYMENT
(Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/vacancies )
(Vacancies in Catholic Youth Ministry are advertised on the Job Bank page of the National Council for Young Catholics: http://ncyc.org.nz )
************************** Accommodation Manager, De Paul House, Northcote, Auckland.
De Paul House is an emergency housing and family support service. 25 hours per week. Salary: $25,000 per annum. Details in 'NZ Catholic' 28 July p.21 and from (09) 480 5959 Applications close 31 July 2002 ************************** Director of Music, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Palmerston North
Small annual stipend for 2-5 hours per week. Details from Parish Secretary, 96 Shamrock St., Palmerston North. Tel: 06 358 3667 ... E-mail: ololpn@manawatu.gen.nz Applications close 1 August 2002 *************************** Marketing Officer, Catholic Development Fund, Wellington
Twelve-month contract. Hours negotiable. Details in 'Wel-com' July 2002 p. 19 and from Chris King, tel.: 04 496 1753 ... Website: http://www.catholic.org.nz/cdf_wn/sitecontents ************************** Catholic Tertiary Chaplaincy, Palmerston North Diocese
Part-time positions at campuses in Wanganui, New Plymouth, Hawkes Bay and Palmerston North. Details in 'NZ Catholic' 28 July p.21 and from Sue Ryan tel. (06) 353 6755; e-mail: sue.ryan@xtra.co.nz
WORLD YOUTH DAY, TORONTO, JULY 2002
WYD culminates with a Mass on Sunday (Toronto time), following an all-night vigil (going on about now) and a Way of the Cross last Friday. The Canadian Catholic Radio Website is now transmitting live video and audio broadcasts of the WYD events: http://www.catholicradio.ca/catrad.htm
The Yahoo! News of Pope John Paul page: http://fullcoverage.yahoo.com/fc/World/Pope_John_Paul_II/has a good selection of reports on WYD from the (mainly US) secular press, highlighting in particular the remarkable empathy between the 82-year-old Pope and young Catholics. It's likely that this page will continue to give comprehensive coverage of the next stages of Pope John Paul's travels in the Americas, to Guatemala and Mexico in the coming week.
Both Zenit News agency - http://zenit.org/english/ - and EWTN -http://www.ewtn.com/vnews/headlines.asp - publish the full text of Pope John Paul's homilies and addresses at WYD and other reports about the event.
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
"Negative Comments Turn Christian Voters" Xtra-MSN/IRN 28/07/2002 http://xtramsn.co.nz/news/0,,8850-1626927,00.html United Future's deputy leader believes the party may have gained some of its votes from Christians angry at negative comments about the party. In the week leading up to the election, the Christian Heritage Party leader, Graham Capill, launched a stinging attack on United Future and its policies. However, while CHP picked up just over one percent of the party vote, United Future won a staggering six point eight percent support....
"Faith, family values high on United's list " NZ Herald 23.07.2002 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storydisplay.cfm?thesection=news&thesubsection=&storyI\ D=2099057&reportID=462585 The candidates who would follow Peter Dunne into Parliament off the United Future party list have a strong Christian streak, adherence to moral values and are all married with children. The top of the list is dominated by members of the Christian-based Future New Zealand, which went into a coalition with Mr Dunne's United Party in November 2000. Gordon Copeland, number two on the list and a member of Future New Zealand, is the financial administrator of the Catholic Archdiocese of Wellington. Two years ago, he convened Celebrate Jesus 2000, which attracted 27,000 Christians from all denominations to the WestpacTrust stadium in Wellington....
"Poll leap turns Dunne into powerbroker " NZ Herald 22.07.2002 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storydisplay.cfm?thesection=news&thesubsection=&storyI\ D=2098886&reportID=462585 A stunning election upset is on the cards with middle-of-the-road United Future skyrocketing from nowhere to almost 7 per cent in a snap Herald-DigiPoll survey. The poll of 512 people, conducted at the weekend, shows Peter Dunne's party could yet hold the balance of power with up to eight MPs in Parliament....
"New complaint of sexual assault by classmates " The Dominion Post 27 July 2002 http://www.stuff.co.nz/inl/index/0,1008,1279453a11,FF.html Police investigating allegations that seven boys from a Catholic primary school in Upper Hutt sexually assaulted classmates have received a complaint from a sixth girl. It was revealed on Thursday that police were investigating the alleged sexual assault of five girls, but police confirmed yesterday that another complaint had been received. The confirmation came as parents of the girls allegedly assaulted said the school, St Joseph's, had acted too slowly and that they may withdraw their children....
"Police probe school sex-assault claims " NZ Herald 26.07.2002 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storydisplay.cfm?thesection=news&thesubsection=&storyI\ D=2197263 Police are investigating allegations that seven boys at a Catholic primary school in Upper Hutt have been sexually assaulting female classmates....
"Abuse victims continue to come forward " The Southland Times 27 July 2002 http://www.stuff.co.nz/inl/index/0,1008,1279590a1940,FF.html Six Invercargill men who claim they suffered sexual abuse as children at the hands of Catholic brothers have reportedly come forward following publicity about such incidents in Christchurch. Allegations have been made that some pupils at Marylands, the St John of God Order's former residential school in Christchurch, were sexually abused before the 1970s....
"Priest could take years to extradite" ODT Wednesday, 24-July 2002 http://www.odt.co.nz/cgi-bin/search-display-story-online-new?date=24Jul2002&obje\ ct=0723634001&type=html&WORDS=catholic&DB=Editorial Wellington: Police attempts to extradite former Marist priest Alan Woodcock over alleged sex offences could take years if he does not come willingly, says a lawyer experienced in extradition proceedings....
"Ex-priest to be extradited " NZ Herald 23.07.2002 [Full text] A former Catholic priest alleged to have sexually abused students at an Upper Hutt school will be extradited. Alan Woodcock, a music teacher at St Patrick's College, Silverstream, in the 1980s, is accused of abusing boys before he was removed from the school. Now aged 54, he is understood to be living in England. Police are investigating at least nine sex abuse complaints against him, involving alleged offending in Upper Hutt, Lower Hutt, Wellington and Palmerston North between 1982 and 1985.
"Damaging secrecy " (Editorial) The Press 22 July 2002 http://www.stuff.co.nz/inl/index/0,1008,1273855a1937,FF.html The visit to Christchurch by the head of the St John of God Order suggests that at least one part of the Catholic Church is seriously attempting to heal the wounds caused by the sexual abuse that has taken place within its fold. But worrying questions remain about how effective that effort will be...
"Bishop backs payout to women beaten by nuns " ODT Friday, 19-July 2002 http://www.odt.co.nz/cgi-bin/search-display-story-online-new?date=19Jul2002&obje\ ct=0718960335&type=html&WORDS=catholic&DB=Editorial Christchurch: A secret payout made to a group of 14 women beaten by Catholic nuns, on the condition that they keep quiet, has the support of the Christchurch bishop. Bishop John Cunneen, who as head of the Christchurch diocese was a defendant in mediation with the women last December, said parties agreed the settlement was to be kept completely confidential. "The Church has no option than to respect the terms of the agreement," he said.... Meanwhile, a Catholic women's lobby group has called for priests, and even bishops, to be professionally supervised to curb sexual abuse problems. In an open letter to New Zealand bishops, Catholic Women Knowing Our Place said priests and other religious members should have supervision like doctors, counsellors and psychiatrists....
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CATHOLIC WEB TV (Wellington Archdiocesan Media Office) http://www.catholictv.net
Theme of the month: "Having confidence in your culture" This week: Matalina Leaupepe post-graduate tertiary student wellington catholic chaplaincy team victoria uni wgton who came to New Zealand form Western samoa when ashe was 10 (part one of two interviews)
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NEW AND UPDATED WEBSITES
The phone number of the national Catholic helpline for abuse complaints - 0800 111 515 -now appears on the Catholic bishops Web pages ( http://www.catholic.org.nz ) in the navigation index on the left of each page.
Society of Mary Website addresses: NZ Society of Mary main Website: http://www.smnz.org.nz SM Seminary: http://www.maristseminary.org.nz Marist Messenger magazine: http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz
The contact details for all religious orders in New Zealand, with links to their Websites, are on the bishops' site at http://www.catholic.org.nz (click: 'Index', 'National Directory, 'Religious Orders')
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EMPLOYMENT
(Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/vacancies )
(Vacancies in Catholic Youth Ministry are advertised on the Job Bank page of the National Council for Young Catholics: http://ncyc.org.nz )
************************** Accommodation Manager, De Paul House, Northcote, Auckland.
De Paul House is an emergency housing and family support service. 25 hours per week. Salary: $25,000 per annum. Details in 'NZ Catholic' 28 July p.21 and from (09) 480 5959 Applications close 31 July 2002 ************************** Director of Music, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Palmerston North
Small annual stipend for 2-5 hours per week. Details from Parish Secretary, 96 Shamrock St., Palmerston North. Tel: 06 358 3667 ... E-mail: ololpn@manawatu.gen.nz Applications close 1 August 2002 *************************** Marketing Officer, Catholic Development Fund, Wellington
Twelve-month contract. Hours negotiable. Details in 'Wel-com' July 2002 p. 19 and from Chris King, tel.: 04 496 1753 ... Website: http://www.catholic.org.nz/cdf_wn/sitecontents ************************** Catholic Tertiary Chaplaincy, Palmerston North Diocese
Part-time positions at campuses in Wanganui, New Plymouth, Hawkes Bay and Palmerston North. Details in 'NZ Catholic' 28 July p.21 and from Sue Ryan tel. (06) 353 6755; e-mail: sue.ryan@xtra.co.nz
Sunday, July 21, 2002
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GENERAL ELECTION 27 July 2002
Questions and answers about the parties' policies on key issues are reprinted from 'Wel-com' newspaper at: http://www.catholic.org.nz/cathcom/press/welcom/and in last week's issue of 'NZ Catholic' on pages 14-15.
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YOUNG CATHOLICS
******************************** World Youth Day, Toronto, July 2002 ******************************** WYD is a gathering of Catholic young adults, 16 to 35 years old, held approximately every two years, in which pilgrims from all over the globe come together to share their faith and life experience. Young Kiwi Catholics will be present in strength for this year's event in Toronto, commencing next week.
World Youth Day - the official Website. Everything about WYD, day by day. http://www.wyd2002.org
Catholic Radio, Canada http://www.catholicradio.ca/catrad.htm For WYD Canadian Catholic Radio will produce a special radio program in English and provide around-the-clock coverage of the events through live video and audio. The Catholic Radio Website also has the history of World Youth Day, messages of the Holy Father, a photo gallery and testimonies.
NZ Catholic Bishops News page http://www.catholic.org.nz/newsF.htm Includes links to daily bulletins from the Vatican Information Service and Zenit News Agency and to the daily news in English from Vatican Radio (sound file).
************************ New and Updated Sites ************************ + C O n N e C t = "The home of Catholic youth in NZ " http://connect.org.nz As well as a daily gospel quote, weekly reflections, Catholic youth events and groups, + C O n N e C t = now includes a forum for Catholic youth to discuss their thoughts, questions and issues.
http://chrisskinner.org.nz Marist priest Fr Chris Skinner SM, the chaplain at St Patrick's College, Wellington, is a well-known singer-songwriter. All his songs are inspired by his faith and reflect a love of nature, a respect for life, the dignity of the human person and a commitment to peace and justice. The Website includes an order form listing seven albums and a selection of free tracks to download.
Catholic Youth Team, Diocese of Christchurch http://chch.catholic.org.nz/youth The Team have a new site including news, events, photos, links and all about the team.
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
"Abuse complaints legitimate - brother " The Press (Chch) 20 July 2002 http://www.stuff.co.nz/inl/index/0,1008,1272803a11,FF.html The troubled Catholic order facing a new wave of sex abuse allegations against its brothers plans to seek independent advice on the claims. Brother Peter Burke, the Australasian leader of the St John of God Order, has spent the last four days meeting with 19 men who claim they were abused as boys at the former Marylands residential school, run by the brothers....
"Go to police, urges Catholic order head" NZ Herald 20.07.2002 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storydisplay.cfm?thesection=news&thesubsection=&storyI\ D=2098594 A Catholic order whose priests have been accused of sexually abusing boys at a Christchurch school has appealed to men who say they were victims to go to the police. Brother Peter Burke, the Australasian head of the St John of God Order, has been in Christchurch this week talking to former students who have made allegations against brothers from its former Marylands residential school for boys with learning disabilities in the 1960s and 1970s...
"Catholic order head says abuse allegations 'traumatising' " NZ Herald 18.07.2002 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/latestnewsstory.cfm?storyID=2098306&thesection=news&th\ esubsection=general&thesecondsubsection=latest The Australasian head of a Catholic order accused of sexually abusing boys at its Christchurch boarding school today described himself as "traumatised" by the allegations. Brother Peter Burke, Australasian head of the St John of God Order, is in Christchurch this week fronting up to allegations being made against brothers from its former Marylands residential school in the 1960s and 70s....
"Christchurch orphanage apologises. Nuns pay out for abuse" ODT 18-July 2002 http://www.odt.co.nz/cgi-bin/search-display-story-online-new?date=18Jul2002&obje\ ct=0717289227&type=html&WORDS=catholic&DB=Editorial A group of 14 women who were beaten as girls at a Christchurch orphanage have been secretly paid out by a Catholic order of nuns. The Sisters of the Good Shepherd have paid out undisclosed sums and given written apologies to the women, acknowledging physical abuse at St Josephs orphanage in Halswell in the 1930s to 1950s....
"Priest worked long and well for community " Otago Daily Times Saturday, 20-July 2002 [Full text] Invercargill: One of New Zealand's longest-serving Catholic priests, Father John Pound, died in Southland Hospital this week. He celebrated his 87th birthday before entering hospital for surgery. Plans to mark the 65th anniversary of his ordination to the Catholic priesthood on June 29 were modified, with visiting family and friends joining him for prayers at the hospital chapel. Father Pound was born in Invercargill and, at 22, was one of the youngest priests to be ordained. He studied in Rome. He retired 20 years ago to live at Sacred Heart in Waikiwi and then at St Mary's Basilica Presbytery in Tyne Street, still ministering. He was also a stalwart of the Invercargill Repertory and Musical Theatre societies. Father Pound was awarded the MBE in 1984 for community services, which included radio broadcasting, being chairman of the now-defunct Southland Council of Churches, his work as a foundation member of the National Society on Alcoholism and involvement with Rotary International. - NZPA
Growing Up in New Zealand 1925-1950: "Greymouth - My Home Town", by Joyce Beumelburg -NZine (NZ Web magazine) 05/07/02 http://www.nzine.co.nz/views/guinz27.html [The colourful tapestry of life on the West Coast of New Zealand in the 1930s-1940s, where the centre of the town closed for the St Patrick's Day parade, and the bus company put on "specials" for Midnight Mass at Christmas]
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CATHOLIC WEB TV (Wellington Archdiocesan Media Office) http://www.catholictv.net
Theme of the month: Having confidence in your culture This week: Sudanese refugee Boutros Nam talks about adjusting to life in New Zealand and the support he has received from the NZ Catholic community
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INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES WEEK
This Week, just ended, aimed to encourage New Zealanders' interest in learning foreign languages for the pleasure of doing so and as a means of broadening our cultural horizons. It gives me my excuse to mention a new book I had a hand in translating: "Esperanto: the New Latin for the Church and for Ecumenism" by Ulrich Matthias. A full-text version of it is on the Web here: http://home.t-online.de/home/Ulrich.Matthias/latin_en.htm A thing to bear in mind about the Web version is that for copyright reasons it is only a first draft translation by several hands; the uneven parts were sorted out later for the print edition. Even so I recommend the book as a fascinating read to anyone who interested in the history of Christianity in the twentieth century, or in communication in the Universal Church, and to anyone who simply loves languages.
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EMPLOYMENT
(Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/vacancies )
(Vacancies in Catholic Youth Ministry are advertised on the Job Bank page of the National Council for Young Catholics: http://ncyc.org.nz )
****************************** Administrator, Sisters of Mercy Motherhouse, Ponsonby, Auckland
Motherhouse Te Kainga Taumata Ltd includes the community of Sisters of Mercy resident at St Mary's Convent, St Catherine's Rest Home and the premises in which these are located in Ponsonby, Auckland. The Sisters of Mercy wish to appoint an Administrator to manage the infrastructure of the motherhouse premises, ensure the comfort and pastoral wellbeing of the St Mary's Community and manage St Catherine's Rest Home. Details in 'NZ Catholic' 14 July 2002 p. 21 and from Brian McCloy PO Box 5250, Wellesley St., Auckland ... tel. 09 638 8600 ... fax 09 638 8605 ... email: BMccloy@somauck.org.nz Applications close 22 July 2002 ***************************** Director of Music, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Palmerston North
Small annual stipend for 2-5 hours per week. Details from Parish Secretary, 96 Shamrock St., Palmerston North. Tel: 06 358 3667 ... E-mail: ololpn@manawatu.gen.nz Applications close 1 August 2002 *************************** Marketing Officer, Catholic Development Fund, Wellington
Twelve-month contract. Hours negotiable. Details in 'Wel-com' July 2002 p. 19 and from Chris King, tel.: 04 496 1753 ... Website: http://www.catholic.org.nz/cdf_wn/sitecontents
**************************** Presenters for 'NZ Catholic' Newspaper
"We wish to employ skilled communicators who have a firm belief in the Catholic press to act as presenters for 'NZ Catholic' at parish Masses.
"If you live in Northland, Auckland, Hawkes Bay, Wellington, Nelson-Marlborough, West Coast, Otago or Southland, and would like weekend work assisting us to gain subscribers, and have the necessary background and speaking skills, we would like to hear from you.
"For further details, including remuneration, please contact: Dennis Augustine, Promotions and Advertising Manager, 'NZ Catholic', PO Box 147-000, Ponsonby, Auckland 1034 "
GENERAL ELECTION 27 July 2002
Questions and answers about the parties' policies on key issues are reprinted from 'Wel-com' newspaper at: http://www.catholic.org.nz/cathcom/press/welcom/and in last week's issue of 'NZ Catholic' on pages 14-15.
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YOUNG CATHOLICS
******************************** World Youth Day, Toronto, July 2002 ******************************** WYD is a gathering of Catholic young adults, 16 to 35 years old, held approximately every two years, in which pilgrims from all over the globe come together to share their faith and life experience. Young Kiwi Catholics will be present in strength for this year's event in Toronto, commencing next week.
World Youth Day - the official Website. Everything about WYD, day by day. http://www.wyd2002.org
Catholic Radio, Canada http://www.catholicradio.ca/catrad.htm For WYD Canadian Catholic Radio will produce a special radio program in English and provide around-the-clock coverage of the events through live video and audio. The Catholic Radio Website also has the history of World Youth Day, messages of the Holy Father, a photo gallery and testimonies.
NZ Catholic Bishops News page http://www.catholic.org.nz/newsF.htm Includes links to daily bulletins from the Vatican Information Service and Zenit News Agency and to the daily news in English from Vatican Radio (sound file).
************************ New and Updated Sites ************************ + C O n N e C t = "The home of Catholic youth in NZ " http://connect.org.nz As well as a daily gospel quote, weekly reflections, Catholic youth events and groups, + C O n N e C t = now includes a forum for Catholic youth to discuss their thoughts, questions and issues.
http://chrisskinner.org.nz Marist priest Fr Chris Skinner SM, the chaplain at St Patrick's College, Wellington, is a well-known singer-songwriter. All his songs are inspired by his faith and reflect a love of nature, a respect for life, the dignity of the human person and a commitment to peace and justice. The Website includes an order form listing seven albums and a selection of free tracks to download.
Catholic Youth Team, Diocese of Christchurch http://chch.catholic.org.nz/youth The Team have a new site including news, events, photos, links and all about the team.
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
"Abuse complaints legitimate - brother " The Press (Chch) 20 July 2002 http://www.stuff.co.nz/inl/index/0,1008,1272803a11,FF.html The troubled Catholic order facing a new wave of sex abuse allegations against its brothers plans to seek independent advice on the claims. Brother Peter Burke, the Australasian leader of the St John of God Order, has spent the last four days meeting with 19 men who claim they were abused as boys at the former Marylands residential school, run by the brothers....
"Go to police, urges Catholic order head" NZ Herald 20.07.2002 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storydisplay.cfm?thesection=news&thesubsection=&storyI\ D=2098594 A Catholic order whose priests have been accused of sexually abusing boys at a Christchurch school has appealed to men who say they were victims to go to the police. Brother Peter Burke, the Australasian head of the St John of God Order, has been in Christchurch this week talking to former students who have made allegations against brothers from its former Marylands residential school for boys with learning disabilities in the 1960s and 1970s...
"Catholic order head says abuse allegations 'traumatising' " NZ Herald 18.07.2002 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/latestnewsstory.cfm?storyID=2098306&thesection=news&th\ esubsection=general&thesecondsubsection=latest The Australasian head of a Catholic order accused of sexually abusing boys at its Christchurch boarding school today described himself as "traumatised" by the allegations. Brother Peter Burke, Australasian head of the St John of God Order, is in Christchurch this week fronting up to allegations being made against brothers from its former Marylands residential school in the 1960s and 70s....
"Christchurch orphanage apologises. Nuns pay out for abuse" ODT 18-July 2002 http://www.odt.co.nz/cgi-bin/search-display-story-online-new?date=18Jul2002&obje\ ct=0717289227&type=html&WORDS=catholic&DB=Editorial A group of 14 women who were beaten as girls at a Christchurch orphanage have been secretly paid out by a Catholic order of nuns. The Sisters of the Good Shepherd have paid out undisclosed sums and given written apologies to the women, acknowledging physical abuse at St Josephs orphanage in Halswell in the 1930s to 1950s....
"Priest worked long and well for community " Otago Daily Times Saturday, 20-July 2002 [Full text] Invercargill: One of New Zealand's longest-serving Catholic priests, Father John Pound, died in Southland Hospital this week. He celebrated his 87th birthday before entering hospital for surgery. Plans to mark the 65th anniversary of his ordination to the Catholic priesthood on June 29 were modified, with visiting family and friends joining him for prayers at the hospital chapel. Father Pound was born in Invercargill and, at 22, was one of the youngest priests to be ordained. He studied in Rome. He retired 20 years ago to live at Sacred Heart in Waikiwi and then at St Mary's Basilica Presbytery in Tyne Street, still ministering. He was also a stalwart of the Invercargill Repertory and Musical Theatre societies. Father Pound was awarded the MBE in 1984 for community services, which included radio broadcasting, being chairman of the now-defunct Southland Council of Churches, his work as a foundation member of the National Society on Alcoholism and involvement with Rotary International. - NZPA
Growing Up in New Zealand 1925-1950: "Greymouth - My Home Town", by Joyce Beumelburg -NZine (NZ Web magazine) 05/07/02 http://www.nzine.co.nz/views/guinz27.html [The colourful tapestry of life on the West Coast of New Zealand in the 1930s-1940s, where the centre of the town closed for the St Patrick's Day parade, and the bus company put on "specials" for Midnight Mass at Christmas]
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CATHOLIC WEB TV (Wellington Archdiocesan Media Office) http://www.catholictv.net
Theme of the month: Having confidence in your culture This week: Sudanese refugee Boutros Nam talks about adjusting to life in New Zealand and the support he has received from the NZ Catholic community
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INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES WEEK
This Week, just ended, aimed to encourage New Zealanders' interest in learning foreign languages for the pleasure of doing so and as a means of broadening our cultural horizons. It gives me my excuse to mention a new book I had a hand in translating: "Esperanto: the New Latin for the Church and for Ecumenism" by Ulrich Matthias. A full-text version of it is on the Web here: http://home.t-online.de/home/Ulrich.Matthias/latin_en.htm A thing to bear in mind about the Web version is that for copyright reasons it is only a first draft translation by several hands; the uneven parts were sorted out later for the print edition. Even so I recommend the book as a fascinating read to anyone who interested in the history of Christianity in the twentieth century, or in communication in the Universal Church, and to anyone who simply loves languages.
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EMPLOYMENT
(Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/vacancies )
(Vacancies in Catholic Youth Ministry are advertised on the Job Bank page of the National Council for Young Catholics: http://ncyc.org.nz )
****************************** Administrator, Sisters of Mercy Motherhouse, Ponsonby, Auckland
Motherhouse Te Kainga Taumata Ltd includes the community of Sisters of Mercy resident at St Mary's Convent, St Catherine's Rest Home and the premises in which these are located in Ponsonby, Auckland. The Sisters of Mercy wish to appoint an Administrator to manage the infrastructure of the motherhouse premises, ensure the comfort and pastoral wellbeing of the St Mary's Community and manage St Catherine's Rest Home. Details in 'NZ Catholic' 14 July 2002 p. 21 and from Brian McCloy PO Box 5250, Wellesley St., Auckland ... tel. 09 638 8600 ... fax 09 638 8605 ... email: BMccloy@somauck.org.nz Applications close 22 July 2002 ***************************** Director of Music, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Palmerston North
Small annual stipend for 2-5 hours per week. Details from Parish Secretary, 96 Shamrock St., Palmerston North. Tel: 06 358 3667 ... E-mail: ololpn@manawatu.gen.nz Applications close 1 August 2002 *************************** Marketing Officer, Catholic Development Fund, Wellington
Twelve-month contract. Hours negotiable. Details in 'Wel-com' July 2002 p. 19 and from Chris King, tel.: 04 496 1753 ... Website: http://www.catholic.org.nz/cdf_wn/sitecontents
**************************** Presenters for 'NZ Catholic' Newspaper
"We wish to employ skilled communicators who have a firm belief in the Catholic press to act as presenters for 'NZ Catholic' at parish Masses.
"If you live in Northland, Auckland, Hawkes Bay, Wellington, Nelson-Marlborough, West Coast, Otago or Southland, and would like weekend work assisting us to gain subscribers, and have the necessary background and speaking skills, we would like to hear from you.
"For further details, including remuneration, please contact: Dennis Augustine, Promotions and Advertising Manager, 'NZ Catholic', PO Box 147-000, Ponsonby, Auckland 1034 "
Sunday, July 14, 2002
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GENERAL ELECTION 27 July 2002
This month's 'Wel-com' - the newspaper of Wellington and Palmerston North diocese - has a question and answer feature on the forthcoming election. The leaders of all parties with members in the last Parliament were questioned about their policy on eight topics: support for families, overseas aid, abortion laws, refugees and migrants, bioethics and genetics, cannabis and alcohol, law and order and global warming. Their answers are in the print edition of 'Wel-com' and on the bishops' Website at http://www.catholic.org.nz (click the 'News' link or open the page directly at: http://www.catholic.org.nz/cathcom/press/welcom/ )
This weekend's print edition of 'NZ Catholic' (pp.14-15) also has an election feature with brief policy statements in reply to questions about the parties' policies on education, the elderly, employment, the family, health, housing, justice, respect for life and social justice
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
"Catholic Church lines bring 24 complaints" Otago Daily Times 13-July 2002 http://www.odt.co.nz/cgi-bin/search-display-story-online-new?date=13Jul2002&obje\ ct=0712495243&type=html&WORDS=catholic&DB=Editorial Wellington: Two hot-lines set up to handle allegations of sexual abuse by Catholic priests have received 24 complaints so far. Catholic Church spokeswoman Lyndsay Freer said about 25 calls had been received since the line was set up on Friday of last week. Twelve had been referred to the church's regional complaints protocol committees....
"Four Marist brothers accused of sexual abuse in South Island " ODT 11-July 2002 http://www.odt.co.nz/cgi-bin/search-display-story-online-new?date=11Jul2002&obje\ ct=0710693165&type=html&WORDS=catholic&DB=Editorial Christchurch: Four Marist brothers who worked in the South Island have had allegations of sexual abuse made against them. The order has confirmed none remains in public ministry....
"Nine sex abuse complaints against ex-priest investigated " NZ Herald 08.07.2002 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/latestnewsstory.cfm?storyID=2050880&thesection=news&th\ esubsection=general&thesecondsubsection=latest Upper Hutt police are investigating nine sex abuse complaints against former Marist priest Alan Woodcock, a music teacher at St Patrick's College in Silverstream, and a decision on his possible extradition from England is expected this week....
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FROM THE CATHOLIC PRESS
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"Marist Messenger" July 2002 http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz
Full text: Focus: The focus I never wanted to have to write, by Fr Carl Telford SM... The Invisible Monastery - the story of Maria Sagheddu ... ... Reflections on the Mass Readings for July
Also in this month's issue: The Eucharist in Scripture ... Taro like gold ... Journey on a train ... Timmy - ready for heaven ... Sunshine in sorrow- a funeral ... Blessed Peter To Rot ... My problem with the practice of Sunday ... St. Benedict's heritage of prayer for lay people.
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'NZ Catholic' No 141, July 14, 2002 http://catholic.org.nz/cathcom/press/nzc/front.html
"Bishops issue apology and set up helpline " New Zealand's Catholic bishops have issued a pastoral letter expressing their "deepest regret and most sincere apology" to victims of sexual abuse by clergy or religious... [Related link: "A Path to Healing"/"Te Houhanga Rongo"]
"Treatment success offers sign of hope " A sign of hope for New Zealand clergy undergoing treatment for sexual abuse at Encompass Australasia, Sydney, is the high success rate of its programme treating people with sexual disorders... [Related Link: NZ Herald Article on the work of Encompass Australasia]
"Future priests' morale is high " Morale among seminarians is "very good", despite the recent spate of revelations of sexual abuse by clergy, say the rectors of the country's two seminaries... [Related Links: VocatioNZ, the vocations web page of the Catholic Diocese of Auckland, New Zealand ... Marist Seminary (this link has "drifted" to the page with the previous story)
From the 'Think Page' for young adults ... "Jesus at the keg'" We all know that living the Gospel is not always easy. Like anything in life worth doing, there are going to be moments when you doubt. Take going for a run as an example . . . you know that afterwards you'll feel that much better for the exercise, but that doesn't make it any easier to drag yourself out of bed to start pounding the pavement. When it comes to living the Gospel, however, you're often faced with more than just willpower obstacles. Peer pressure (real or imagined) can have a huge influence on the way we choose to behave...
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JUSTICE PEACE & DEVELOPMENT
CaritasUpdate Issue No. 29, Winter 2002 http://www.caritas.org.nz/Update/29_winter_2002/index.htm
In this issue of the Newsletter of Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand .... "Timor Lorosa'e has gained Nation status, and it is important to pause and note this tremendous victory for peace and justice. We have included the NZ Bishops' strong and thoughtful statement on the Palestinian conflict, and we consider the broader issue of refugees and migrants for followers of Christ. We report on Third World Debt, and also the International Conference on Financing for Development, attended by Caritas's Peter Zwart, the NZ NGO representative. Finally, we give thanks for the wonderful efforts of the Catholic Community during the Caritas Lent Appeal...another record total for justice peace and development work!"
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MARIST BROTHERS' MINISTRIES
New features on the Marists Brothers' Web site, at http://www.catholic.org.nz/fms/
1. Marist Brothers' Professional Standards Committee Any former students or persons who believe they may have been abused by members of the Order may contact the Marist Brothers' Professional Standards Committee or, alternatively, the local Catholic Diocesan offices. The Committee's contact details are: Brother Henry Spinks F.M.S., PO Box 24 400, Royal Oak, Auckland 1030. Tel: 09 623 6180 ... Fax: 09 623 6189 ... E-mail: h.spinks@xtra.co.nz
2. "Champagnat": A Newsletter for Boards of Trustees and Staff of Marist Schools and Schools with Marist traditions in New Zealand. Volume 6, Number 2, June 2002 Significance and celebration in NZ schools of the feastday of St Marcellin Champagnat ... Achievements of students in Marist-tradition schools ... Prayer: A Marist Blessing
3. "MYAM". The quarterly newsletter of Marist Young Adult Ministry, Aotearoa-New Zealand. Winter 2002 Brother Mark Field reflects on the shooting tragedy at Guttenberg High School in Germany ... JP II: message for the young people of Oceania... Believe in yourself: why and how ... Dates for the diary ... Fourteen facts that make life worth living ... Web sites to check out
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EMPLOYMENT
(Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/vacancies )
(Vacancies in Catholic Youth Ministry are advertised on the Job Bank page of the National Council for Young Catholics: http://ncyc.org.nz )
****************************** Administrator, Sisters of Mercy Motherhouse, Ponsonby, Auckland
Motherhouse Te Kainga Taumata Ltd includes the community of Sisters of Mercy resident at St Mary's Convent, St Catherine's Rest Home and the premises in which these are located in Ponsonby, Auckland. The Sisters of Mercy wish to appoint an Administrator to manage the infrastructure of the motherhouse premises, ensure the comfort and pastoral wellbeing of the St Mary's Community and manage St Catherine's Rest Home. Details in 'NZ Catholic' 14 July 2002 p. 21 and from Brian Mccloy PO Box 5250, Wellesley St., Auckland ... tel. 09 638 8600 ... fax 09 638 8605 ... email: BMccloy@somauck.org.nz Applications close 22 July 2002 ***************************** Director of Music, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Palmerston North
Small annual stipend for 2-5 hours per week. Details from Parish Secretary, 96 Shamrock St., Palmerston North. Tel: 06 358 3667 ... E-mail: ololpn@manawatu.gen.nz Applications close 1 August 2002 *************************** Marketing Officer, Catholic Development Fund, Wellington
Twelve-month contract. Hours negotiable. Details in 'Wel-com' July 2002 p. 19 and from Chris King, tel.: 04 496 1753 ... Website: http://www.catholic.org.nz/cdf_wn/sitecontents
**************************** Presenters for 'NZ Catholic' Newspaper
"We wish to employ skilled communicators who have a firm belief in the Catholic press to act as presenters for 'NZ Catholic' at parish Masses.
"If you live in Northland, Auckland, Hawkes Bay, Wellington, Nelson-Marlborough, West Coast, Otago or Southland, and would like weekend work assisting us to gain subscribers, and have the necessary background and speaking skills, we would like to hear from you.
"For further details, including remuneration, please contact: Dennis Augustine, Promotions and Advertising Manager, 'NZ Catholic', PO Box 147-000, Ponsonby, Auckland 1034 "
GENERAL ELECTION 27 July 2002
This month's 'Wel-com' - the newspaper of Wellington and Palmerston North diocese - has a question and answer feature on the forthcoming election. The leaders of all parties with members in the last Parliament were questioned about their policy on eight topics: support for families, overseas aid, abortion laws, refugees and migrants, bioethics and genetics, cannabis and alcohol, law and order and global warming. Their answers are in the print edition of 'Wel-com' and on the bishops' Website at http://www.catholic.org.nz (click the 'News' link or open the page directly at: http://www.catholic.org.nz/cathcom/press/welcom/ )
This weekend's print edition of 'NZ Catholic' (pp.14-15) also has an election feature with brief policy statements in reply to questions about the parties' policies on education, the elderly, employment, the family, health, housing, justice, respect for life and social justice
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
"Catholic Church lines bring 24 complaints" Otago Daily Times 13-July 2002 http://www.odt.co.nz/cgi-bin/search-display-story-online-new?date=13Jul2002&obje\ ct=0712495243&type=html&WORDS=catholic&DB=Editorial Wellington: Two hot-lines set up to handle allegations of sexual abuse by Catholic priests have received 24 complaints so far. Catholic Church spokeswoman Lyndsay Freer said about 25 calls had been received since the line was set up on Friday of last week. Twelve had been referred to the church's regional complaints protocol committees....
"Four Marist brothers accused of sexual abuse in South Island " ODT 11-July 2002 http://www.odt.co.nz/cgi-bin/search-display-story-online-new?date=11Jul2002&obje\ ct=0710693165&type=html&WORDS=catholic&DB=Editorial Christchurch: Four Marist brothers who worked in the South Island have had allegations of sexual abuse made against them. The order has confirmed none remains in public ministry....
"Nine sex abuse complaints against ex-priest investigated " NZ Herald 08.07.2002 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/latestnewsstory.cfm?storyID=2050880&thesection=news&th\ esubsection=general&thesecondsubsection=latest Upper Hutt police are investigating nine sex abuse complaints against former Marist priest Alan Woodcock, a music teacher at St Patrick's College in Silverstream, and a decision on his possible extradition from England is expected this week....
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FROM THE CATHOLIC PRESS
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"Marist Messenger" July 2002 http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz
Full text: Focus: The focus I never wanted to have to write, by Fr Carl Telford SM... The Invisible Monastery - the story of Maria Sagheddu ... ... Reflections on the Mass Readings for July
Also in this month's issue: The Eucharist in Scripture ... Taro like gold ... Journey on a train ... Timmy - ready for heaven ... Sunshine in sorrow- a funeral ... Blessed Peter To Rot ... My problem with the practice of Sunday ... St. Benedict's heritage of prayer for lay people.
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'NZ Catholic' No 141, July 14, 2002 http://catholic.org.nz/cathcom/press/nzc/front.html
"Bishops issue apology and set up helpline " New Zealand's Catholic bishops have issued a pastoral letter expressing their "deepest regret and most sincere apology" to victims of sexual abuse by clergy or religious... [Related link: "A Path to Healing"/"Te Houhanga Rongo"]
"Treatment success offers sign of hope " A sign of hope for New Zealand clergy undergoing treatment for sexual abuse at Encompass Australasia, Sydney, is the high success rate of its programme treating people with sexual disorders... [Related Link: NZ Herald Article on the work of Encompass Australasia]
"Future priests' morale is high " Morale among seminarians is "very good", despite the recent spate of revelations of sexual abuse by clergy, say the rectors of the country's two seminaries... [Related Links: VocatioNZ, the vocations web page of the Catholic Diocese of Auckland, New Zealand ... Marist Seminary (this link has "drifted" to the page with the previous story)
From the 'Think Page' for young adults ... "Jesus at the keg'" We all know that living the Gospel is not always easy. Like anything in life worth doing, there are going to be moments when you doubt. Take going for a run as an example . . . you know that afterwards you'll feel that much better for the exercise, but that doesn't make it any easier to drag yourself out of bed to start pounding the pavement. When it comes to living the Gospel, however, you're often faced with more than just willpower obstacles. Peer pressure (real or imagined) can have a huge influence on the way we choose to behave...
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JUSTICE PEACE & DEVELOPMENT
CaritasUpdate Issue No. 29, Winter 2002 http://www.caritas.org.nz/Update/29_winter_2002/index.htm
In this issue of the Newsletter of Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand .... "Timor Lorosa'e has gained Nation status, and it is important to pause and note this tremendous victory for peace and justice. We have included the NZ Bishops' strong and thoughtful statement on the Palestinian conflict, and we consider the broader issue of refugees and migrants for followers of Christ. We report on Third World Debt, and also the International Conference on Financing for Development, attended by Caritas's Peter Zwart, the NZ NGO representative. Finally, we give thanks for the wonderful efforts of the Catholic Community during the Caritas Lent Appeal...another record total for justice peace and development work!"
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MARIST BROTHERS' MINISTRIES
New features on the Marists Brothers' Web site, at http://www.catholic.org.nz/fms/
1. Marist Brothers' Professional Standards Committee Any former students or persons who believe they may have been abused by members of the Order may contact the Marist Brothers' Professional Standards Committee or, alternatively, the local Catholic Diocesan offices. The Committee's contact details are: Brother Henry Spinks F.M.S., PO Box 24 400, Royal Oak, Auckland 1030. Tel: 09 623 6180 ... Fax: 09 623 6189 ... E-mail: h.spinks@xtra.co.nz
2. "Champagnat": A Newsletter for Boards of Trustees and Staff of Marist Schools and Schools with Marist traditions in New Zealand. Volume 6, Number 2, June 2002 Significance and celebration in NZ schools of the feastday of St Marcellin Champagnat ... Achievements of students in Marist-tradition schools ... Prayer: A Marist Blessing
3. "MYAM". The quarterly newsletter of Marist Young Adult Ministry, Aotearoa-New Zealand. Winter 2002 Brother Mark Field reflects on the shooting tragedy at Guttenberg High School in Germany ... JP II: message for the young people of Oceania... Believe in yourself: why and how ... Dates for the diary ... Fourteen facts that make life worth living ... Web sites to check out
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EMPLOYMENT
(Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/vacancies )
(Vacancies in Catholic Youth Ministry are advertised on the Job Bank page of the National Council for Young Catholics: http://ncyc.org.nz )
****************************** Administrator, Sisters of Mercy Motherhouse, Ponsonby, Auckland
Motherhouse Te Kainga Taumata Ltd includes the community of Sisters of Mercy resident at St Mary's Convent, St Catherine's Rest Home and the premises in which these are located in Ponsonby, Auckland. The Sisters of Mercy wish to appoint an Administrator to manage the infrastructure of the motherhouse premises, ensure the comfort and pastoral wellbeing of the St Mary's Community and manage St Catherine's Rest Home. Details in 'NZ Catholic' 14 July 2002 p. 21 and from Brian Mccloy PO Box 5250, Wellesley St., Auckland ... tel. 09 638 8600 ... fax 09 638 8605 ... email: BMccloy@somauck.org.nz Applications close 22 July 2002 ***************************** Director of Music, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Palmerston North
Small annual stipend for 2-5 hours per week. Details from Parish Secretary, 96 Shamrock St., Palmerston North. Tel: 06 358 3667 ... E-mail: ololpn@manawatu.gen.nz Applications close 1 August 2002 *************************** Marketing Officer, Catholic Development Fund, Wellington
Twelve-month contract. Hours negotiable. Details in 'Wel-com' July 2002 p. 19 and from Chris King, tel.: 04 496 1753 ... Website: http://www.catholic.org.nz/cdf_wn/sitecontents
**************************** Presenters for 'NZ Catholic' Newspaper
"We wish to employ skilled communicators who have a firm belief in the Catholic press to act as presenters for 'NZ Catholic' at parish Masses.
"If you live in Northland, Auckland, Hawkes Bay, Wellington, Nelson-Marlborough, West Coast, Otago or Southland, and would like weekend work assisting us to gain subscribers, and have the necessary background and speaking skills, we would like to hear from you.
"For further details, including remuneration, please contact: Dennis Augustine, Promotions and Advertising Manager, 'NZ Catholic', PO Box 147-000, Ponsonby, Auckland 1034 "
Sunday, July 7, 2002
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
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Sexual abuse scandals
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Toll-free telephone line The New Zealand Catholic Church has set-up a toll-free telephone line for people to call after this week's spate of sexual abuse claims. Catholic Church community director Lyndsay Freer said the line was set-up for people to call with concerns, questions or complaints. "It is a help-line which will direct people to the right place to call," Mrs Freer said.
The toll-free number is 0800 111 515. The number of St John of God Order's toll-free hotline is 0800 888 463 and the Society of Mary's is 0800 764 357.
"Complaints against ex-priest mount " NZ Herald 06.07.2002 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storydisplay.cfm?storyID=2050583&thesection=news&thesu\ bsection=general Telephone lines set up by Catholic orders to take sexual abuse complaints against priests and clergy are running hot since an apology last week by bishops for abuse committed by men in the church's ranks. Nearly 40 calls related to people outside the Catholic Church and these have been formally reported to appropriate agencies...
"Group action on abuse considered " Otago Daily Times Friday, 5-July 2002 http://www.odt.co.nz/cgi-bin/search-display-story-online-new?date=05Jul2002&obje\ ct=0704448342&type=html&WORDS=catholic&DB=Editorial Victims of alleged abuse at a Catholic boarding school in Christchurch are considering taking group legal action, as complaints against members of religious orders flood in. Former boarders at Marylands - the St John of God Order's former residential school - and their families, who will meet for the first time today, will be presented with a legal opinion by Christchurch lawyer Grant Cameron....
'Dunedin victim says church failed to deal with abuse " Otago Daily Times Thursday, 4-July 2002 http://www.odt.co.nz/cgi-bin/search-display-story-online-new?date=04Jul2002&obje\ ct=J3A30H5590IP&type=html&WORDS=catholic&DB=Editorial Patrick was 10 years old when a Catholic priest crept into his bedroom and sexually abused him for the first time in his own bed, as his parents sat unaware in a room elsewhere in the house.... [Article includes graphic account of abuse]
"Church Head To Visit" Xtra/MSN - IRN News 04/07/2002 (full text) The Australasian head of the Order of St John of God is to visit Christchurch next week to discuss sexual abuse claims. The visit comes in the wake of the allegations against the Catholic Church order which first came to light just over two weeks ago. Brother Peter Burke's office has confirmed he will be meeting with students of the former Marylands School who claim to have suffered sexual and physical abuse. Meanwhile a meeting organised by Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse is being held tomorrow to allow victims and their families to discuss the recent events.
"Police look at case for extraditing ex-priest " NZ Herald 02.07.2002 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storydisplay.cfm?thesection=news&thesubsection=&storyI\ D=2049761 Police are reconsidering whether to extradite from England a former Catholic priest accused of abusing teenage boys, as the number of complaints about the clergy mounts. The decision follows revelations that Marist priest Alan Woodcock, a music teacher at St Patrick's College, Silverstream, in the 1980s, allegedly sexually abused four boys before being removed from the school...
"Apology too late, victim says" ODT Monday, 1-July 2002 http://www.odt.co.nz/cgi-bin/search-display-story-online-new?date=01Jul2002&obje\ ct=0630024299&type=html&WORDS=catholic&DB=Editorial Christchurch: A Christchurch man who received a secret $30,000 payout from a Catholic religious order after alleging sexual abuse has spurned an apology from church leaders. "The damage is done," said the man, who asked to be called Patrick....
"A cross to bear " The Press (Christchurch) 29 June 2002 http://www.stuff.co.nz/inl/index/0,1008,1252260a1936,FF.html The nightmare of sexual abuse scandals is unfolding in the Catholic Church in New Zealand. Geoff Collett asks how the Church is going to confront it.... (Article includes comments by Catholic Communications Directory Lyndsay Freer, and Cardinal Tom Williams)
"White-collar crime " (photo) The Press (Chch) 29 June 2002 http://www.stuff.co.nz/inl/index/0,1008,1252243a1936,FF.html An image of trust hides a tale of abuse. In a special report, The Press continues its scrutiny of the Catholic Church's handling of abuse by its clergy in New Zealand.... (Article refers chiefly to events at the St John of God boarding school in Halswell, Christchurch, and the story of Brother Bernard McGrath who served prison sentences here and in Australia for indecent assaults on children in the 1970's (Australia) and 1980's (NZ).
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"Heaven's ad-man " NZ Herald 06.07.2002 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storydisplay.cfm?thesection=news&thesubsection=&storyI\ D=2050053 On a chilly Monday evening around 80 people are gathered in a church hall at the Greyfriars Presbyterian Church in Mt Eden. In this long, bare room they are watching this video of people watching the man whose name is Nicky Gumbel. Over the past month, the New Zealand branch of Alpha has spent $100,000 on an advertising campaign aimed at enticing people into churches to break bread and hear Gumbel's message....
"Funding for link group withdrawn Family support project " Otago Daily Times Saturday, 6-July 2002 http://www.odt.co.nz/cgi-bin/search-display-story-online-new?date=06Jul2002&obje\ ct=J2B0881605LS&type=html&WORDS=catholic&DB=Editorial The Otago District Health Board has stopped funding the Family Link Service; a move which social agencies say will leave some Dunedin families without crucial support. Family Link Service is a joint project with Plunket, Anglican Methodist Care and Catholic Social Services. It was established in 1995 with funding from the then Southern Regional Health Authority and was primarily a home visiting service....
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CATHOLIC WEB TV
Catholictv.net (Wellington Archdiocesan Media Office) http://catholictv.net Theme of the month: "Faith in Adversity" This week's interviews: Jeff Rahari talks about living in the Solomon Islands and surviving the worst of the racial hostilities there. Interview in two parts.
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EDUCATION
NZ Catholic Education Office Newsletter "Lighting New Fires" Issue No.3 June 2002 http://catholic.org.nz/nzceo/lnfjune02.htm Summary: Editorial: Nurturing emotional intelligence ... Protocol between the Ministry of Education and the Assocation of Proprietors of Integrated Schools ... Teacher Education Forum of Aotearoa New Zealand Conference 28-31 August 2002 ... Minolta products price reduction ... ERO's Friend of the School Initiative ... Publication of 'A Fair and Just Solution'? - A History of the Integration of Private Schools in New Zealand ... Achievements of Integrated Schools, region by region ... Principals' Website Launched ... Education Ministry's paper on allocating resources.. Living Values resource materials ... The Code of Practice for International Students ... 'Duty of Care, A Certificate Course in Residential Care' for operators of boarding houses and hostels ... School Hostel reporting priorities ... Protocol on Integrated Schools which are deemed at risk ... Interesting Websites ... Maori Population Statistics ... Books in Homes programme ... Extension for Gifted Students
Lighting New Fires: Catholic Schools' Supplement http://catholic.org.nz/nzceo/files/june02LNFsup.pdf Summary: Editorial ... Catholic Schools' Day and National Convention, August 2003... Work in Progress (forthcoming developments in Catholic education)... Draft document on the national process of review and development of Catholic Special Character ... Values-Based Education appreciated by non-Catholic parents ... List of graduates in Catechetical Studies who are available to teach ... Appeal for educational project in Bougainville ... Achievements of Catholic schools around New Zealand ... Personal Reference Booklet for teachers and other staff in New Zealand Catholic Schools ... Census figures for populations of Catholic, Pakeha, Maori, Pacific and Asian young people, by individual school district ... Valuable reading
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SPIRITUALITY
"Medjugorje News " Issue 26 May 2002 http://www.medjugorjenews-nz.org/Summary: The Medjugorje Story .....Our Lady's Messages ... From the Editor ... Excerpts from Medjugorje Bulletins ... Excerpts from Children of Medjugorje ...Wellington Eucharistic Convention 2002 ...Wellington (i.e. Auckland) Eucharistic Convention 2002 ... Medjugorje Parish Staff ... My Journey of Fear ... Catechism on the Priesthood ... Good Advice from Kids ... I See Our Lady ... Interview With Msgr.Silas S. Njiru ...There are no obstacles when you pray ... Miraculous Cure Recalled ... A Touch From Heaven ... My Journey Without Leaving ... A Special Kind of Madness ...The Door To Door Salesman ...The Secret of the Rosary ...The Holy Eucharist As Explained to a Muslim ... Gifts To Enrich Your Spiritual Life ***********************************
EMPLOYMENT
(Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/vacancies )
(Vacancies in Catholic Youth Ministry are advertised on the Job Bank page of the National Council for Young Catholics: http://ncyc.org.nz )
** Presenters for 'NZ Catholic' Newspaper **
"We wish to employ skilled communicators who have a firm belief in the Catholic press to act as presenters for 'NZ Catholic' at parish Masses.
"If you live in Northland, Auckland, Hawkes Bay, Wellington, Nelson-Marlborough, West Coast, Otago or Southland, and would like weekend work assisting us to gain subscribers, and have the necessary background and speaking skills, we would like to hear from you.
"For further details, including remuneration, please contact: Dennis Augustine, Promotions and Advertising Manager, 'NZ Catholic', PO Box 147-000, Ponsonby, Auckland 1034 "
FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
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Sexual abuse scandals
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Toll-free telephone line The New Zealand Catholic Church has set-up a toll-free telephone line for people to call after this week's spate of sexual abuse claims. Catholic Church community director Lyndsay Freer said the line was set-up for people to call with concerns, questions or complaints. "It is a help-line which will direct people to the right place to call," Mrs Freer said.
The toll-free number is 0800 111 515. The number of St John of God Order's toll-free hotline is 0800 888 463 and the Society of Mary's is 0800 764 357.
"Complaints against ex-priest mount " NZ Herald 06.07.2002 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storydisplay.cfm?storyID=2050583&thesection=news&thesu\ bsection=general Telephone lines set up by Catholic orders to take sexual abuse complaints against priests and clergy are running hot since an apology last week by bishops for abuse committed by men in the church's ranks. Nearly 40 calls related to people outside the Catholic Church and these have been formally reported to appropriate agencies...
"Group action on abuse considered " Otago Daily Times Friday, 5-July 2002 http://www.odt.co.nz/cgi-bin/search-display-story-online-new?date=05Jul2002&obje\ ct=0704448342&type=html&WORDS=catholic&DB=Editorial Victims of alleged abuse at a Catholic boarding school in Christchurch are considering taking group legal action, as complaints against members of religious orders flood in. Former boarders at Marylands - the St John of God Order's former residential school - and their families, who will meet for the first time today, will be presented with a legal opinion by Christchurch lawyer Grant Cameron....
'Dunedin victim says church failed to deal with abuse " Otago Daily Times Thursday, 4-July 2002 http://www.odt.co.nz/cgi-bin/search-display-story-online-new?date=04Jul2002&obje\ ct=J3A30H5590IP&type=html&WORDS=catholic&DB=Editorial Patrick was 10 years old when a Catholic priest crept into his bedroom and sexually abused him for the first time in his own bed, as his parents sat unaware in a room elsewhere in the house.... [Article includes graphic account of abuse]
"Church Head To Visit" Xtra/MSN - IRN News 04/07/2002 (full text) The Australasian head of the Order of St John of God is to visit Christchurch next week to discuss sexual abuse claims. The visit comes in the wake of the allegations against the Catholic Church order which first came to light just over two weeks ago. Brother Peter Burke's office has confirmed he will be meeting with students of the former Marylands School who claim to have suffered sexual and physical abuse. Meanwhile a meeting organised by Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse is being held tomorrow to allow victims and their families to discuss the recent events.
"Police look at case for extraditing ex-priest " NZ Herald 02.07.2002 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storydisplay.cfm?thesection=news&thesubsection=&storyI\ D=2049761 Police are reconsidering whether to extradite from England a former Catholic priest accused of abusing teenage boys, as the number of complaints about the clergy mounts. The decision follows revelations that Marist priest Alan Woodcock, a music teacher at St Patrick's College, Silverstream, in the 1980s, allegedly sexually abused four boys before being removed from the school...
"Apology too late, victim says" ODT Monday, 1-July 2002 http://www.odt.co.nz/cgi-bin/search-display-story-online-new?date=01Jul2002&obje\ ct=0630024299&type=html&WORDS=catholic&DB=Editorial Christchurch: A Christchurch man who received a secret $30,000 payout from a Catholic religious order after alleging sexual abuse has spurned an apology from church leaders. "The damage is done," said the man, who asked to be called Patrick....
"A cross to bear " The Press (Christchurch) 29 June 2002 http://www.stuff.co.nz/inl/index/0,1008,1252260a1936,FF.html The nightmare of sexual abuse scandals is unfolding in the Catholic Church in New Zealand. Geoff Collett asks how the Church is going to confront it.... (Article includes comments by Catholic Communications Directory Lyndsay Freer, and Cardinal Tom Williams)
"White-collar crime " (photo) The Press (Chch) 29 June 2002 http://www.stuff.co.nz/inl/index/0,1008,1252243a1936,FF.html An image of trust hides a tale of abuse. In a special report, The Press continues its scrutiny of the Catholic Church's handling of abuse by its clergy in New Zealand.... (Article refers chiefly to events at the St John of God boarding school in Halswell, Christchurch, and the story of Brother Bernard McGrath who served prison sentences here and in Australia for indecent assaults on children in the 1970's (Australia) and 1980's (NZ).
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"Heaven's ad-man " NZ Herald 06.07.2002 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storydisplay.cfm?thesection=news&thesubsection=&storyI\ D=2050053 On a chilly Monday evening around 80 people are gathered in a church hall at the Greyfriars Presbyterian Church in Mt Eden. In this long, bare room they are watching this video of people watching the man whose name is Nicky Gumbel. Over the past month, the New Zealand branch of Alpha has spent $100,000 on an advertising campaign aimed at enticing people into churches to break bread and hear Gumbel's message....
"Funding for link group withdrawn Family support project " Otago Daily Times Saturday, 6-July 2002 http://www.odt.co.nz/cgi-bin/search-display-story-online-new?date=06Jul2002&obje\ ct=J2B0881605LS&type=html&WORDS=catholic&DB=Editorial The Otago District Health Board has stopped funding the Family Link Service; a move which social agencies say will leave some Dunedin families without crucial support. Family Link Service is a joint project with Plunket, Anglican Methodist Care and Catholic Social Services. It was established in 1995 with funding from the then Southern Regional Health Authority and was primarily a home visiting service....
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CATHOLIC WEB TV
Catholictv.net (Wellington Archdiocesan Media Office) http://catholictv.net Theme of the month: "Faith in Adversity" This week's interviews: Jeff Rahari talks about living in the Solomon Islands and surviving the worst of the racial hostilities there. Interview in two parts.
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EDUCATION
NZ Catholic Education Office Newsletter "Lighting New Fires" Issue No.3 June 2002 http://catholic.org.nz/nzceo/lnfjune02.htm Summary: Editorial: Nurturing emotional intelligence ... Protocol between the Ministry of Education and the Assocation of Proprietors of Integrated Schools ... Teacher Education Forum of Aotearoa New Zealand Conference 28-31 August 2002 ... Minolta products price reduction ... ERO's Friend of the School Initiative ... Publication of 'A Fair and Just Solution'? - A History of the Integration of Private Schools in New Zealand ... Achievements of Integrated Schools, region by region ... Principals' Website Launched ... Education Ministry's paper on allocating resources.. Living Values resource materials ... The Code of Practice for International Students ... 'Duty of Care, A Certificate Course in Residential Care' for operators of boarding houses and hostels ... School Hostel reporting priorities ... Protocol on Integrated Schools which are deemed at risk ... Interesting Websites ... Maori Population Statistics ... Books in Homes programme ... Extension for Gifted Students
Lighting New Fires: Catholic Schools' Supplement http://catholic.org.nz/nzceo/files/june02LNFsup.pdf Summary: Editorial ... Catholic Schools' Day and National Convention, August 2003... Work in Progress (forthcoming developments in Catholic education)... Draft document on the national process of review and development of Catholic Special Character ... Values-Based Education appreciated by non-Catholic parents ... List of graduates in Catechetical Studies who are available to teach ... Appeal for educational project in Bougainville ... Achievements of Catholic schools around New Zealand ... Personal Reference Booklet for teachers and other staff in New Zealand Catholic Schools ... Census figures for populations of Catholic, Pakeha, Maori, Pacific and Asian young people, by individual school district ... Valuable reading
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SPIRITUALITY
"Medjugorje News " Issue 26 May 2002 http://www.medjugorjenews-nz.org/Summary: The Medjugorje Story .....Our Lady's Messages ... From the Editor ... Excerpts from Medjugorje Bulletins ... Excerpts from Children of Medjugorje ...Wellington Eucharistic Convention 2002 ...Wellington (i.e. Auckland) Eucharistic Convention 2002 ... Medjugorje Parish Staff ... My Journey of Fear ... Catechism on the Priesthood ... Good Advice from Kids ... I See Our Lady ... Interview With Msgr.Silas S. Njiru ...There are no obstacles when you pray ... Miraculous Cure Recalled ... A Touch From Heaven ... My Journey Without Leaving ... A Special Kind of Madness ...The Door To Door Salesman ...The Secret of the Rosary ...The Holy Eucharist As Explained to a Muslim ... Gifts To Enrich Your Spiritual Life ***********************************
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