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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Special day for schools (photo) http://tinyurl.com/bxvfn Sacred Heart, an 80-pupil school in Northeast Valley, Dunedin, yesterday joined schools around the country in celebrating Catholic Schools Day with fun classroom activities, a prayer assembly and a community barbecue for morning tea...
Doubt about shroud turns to faith http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?c_id=2&ObjectID=10124235 American photographer Barrie Schwortz brings to Auckland next week the first replica of the Shroud of Turin, a linen cloth that bears the image of a man who appears to have been crucified. Believers consider it to be Jesus' burial shroud. Sceptics dismiss it as a medieval hoax....
Spiritual journey calls for Peter (photo) http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/waikatotimes/0,2106,3269334a13575,00.html Cambridge Catholic parishioner Peter O'Halloran hopes to meet the new Pope this year when he goes to Germany for a world youth gathering. A youth worker for the Waikato Diocese Peter, helps out with education, resources and running youth groups within Hamilton and surrounding areas....
Providing reference point, by Ian Harris, a journalist and commentator. Otago Daily Times http://tinyurl.com/bu4bo There is a view running through large sections of New Zealand education that children should be kept ignorant of religion. It is not usually expressed so starkly, but that is the practical effect. A British educationist not only challenges this negative orientation, but has exposed how much of value New Zealand children are missing out on - and not only in state schools....
Life and times of a lucky doctor http://www.nzdoctor.co.nz/topstories/4%20may05_lifeandtimes.html Is it the luck of the Irish keeping Simon Cotton living with the "best of everything", or something special about the man himself? As one of six children in a Roman Catholic family, he has much to say about his childhood in Ireland, and has related it all in his first book, Henry's Camelot...
Group opposing "Dr Death's" registration http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/newsfeature.asp?storyID=71949 Australia's so-called "Dr Death" is looking at setting up in New Zealand because of a proposed law change across the Tasman. An amendment to Australia's Crimes Bill, expected to be passed this year, means it will become illegal to pass out information on assisted suicide. Euthanasia campaigner Dr Philip Nitschke, director of Exit International, says the new law can be circumvented by conducting operations from another country....
'Crisis of spirit' hits health of NZ men http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?c_id=1&ObjectID=10124309 New Zealand men are dying because of "a crisis of the spirit" and despair at what life has to offer, a summit has heard....
Vatican to world: 25 million Dan Brown fans can be wrong. But what is the secret of The Da Vinci Code's success? (3 pages) New Zealand Listener April 30-May 6 2005 http://www.listener.co.nz/default,3890.sm And that was appointed last month as the Da Vinci Code-buster is an indication of how seriously the Vatican takes the book - Bertone, the Archbishop of Genoa, is closely affiliated with Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, himself John Paul II's ideological right-hand man. "The book is everywhere," Cardinal Bertone complained to the Italian media. Indeed, in the two years since publication, only the Bible has outsold it. "There is a very real risk that many people who read it will believe that the fables it contains are true . It astonishes and worries me that so many people believe these lies"....
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The following stories are not available on the papers' free Websites. They can be read at the public library, and via the libraries' Newztext service for borrowers.
All in the name of fun (photo) The Nelson Mail, 6 May 2005, Edition 2, Page 14. St Joseph's School took their theme - Catholic school is fun - for Catholic Schools' Day yesterday, very seriously. Students watched a plastic duck race on the Maitai River, with the winning duck, representing room five and teacher Colleen Nicholson, earning them 15 minutes free time today...
Story close to the heart Central Leader - Auckland - 6 May 2005 Ross Duncan welcomed a long lost uncle who never returned from World War I when the remains of the Unknown Warrior came home to New Zealand soil on Armistice Day last year. The veteran actor is tapping into that personal identity as he plays an old soldier reluctantly recounting the tragedy of the Great War in the play Observe the Sons of Ulster Marching Towards the Somme. Written by a Catholic, the play is a tale of eight young Protestants from Northern Ireland marching towards certain death in World War I. On the way, they become disillusioned with their hatred of Catholics, their country and religion...
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POPE BENEDICT XVI
Pope pledges to defend faith against fashion http://tinyurl.com/aqlov Rome (Reuters) - Pope Benedict pledged on Saturday to follow the strict line of his predecessor and defend traditional Catholic teachings from "fashionable" ideas that threaten to destroy the faith...
The new spirit of Germany http://www.thetablet.co.uk/cgi-bin/archive_db.cgi/tablet-01023 If Benedict XVI's nationality offers a signpost to his papacy, it points firmly down the road of ecumenism and collegiality, both part of a rich tradition lost under Bismarck and Hitler and rediscovered in his youth ....
Metamorphosis in the making (Editorial ) http://www.thetablet.co.uk/cgi-bin/archive_db.cgi/tablet-01022 Observers were a little surprised to see the emphasis the new Pope put in his first address on the importance of Christian unity. Benedict XVI, speaking to the cardinals who had just elected him in the Sistine Chapel, said the quest for full visible Christian unity was to be the "primary commitment" of his Petrine ministry....
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FROM THE OVERSEAS CATHOLIC PRESS & NEWS AGENCIES
San Francisco Archbishop tipped for Pope's old job http://www.cathnews.com/news/505/28.php Chair of the US Bishops' doctrine committee Archbishop William Levada is rumoured to be the favoured candidate to be named prefect of Vatican's Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith....
The Pope was an actor all his life Damian Thompson reviews Universal Father: a Life of Pope John Paul II by Garry O'Connor. http://portal.telegraph.co.uk/global/main.jhtml?xml=/global/2005/04/24/booco24.x\ ml
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MARIST MESSENGER
The monthly magazine of the NZ Society of Mary
http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz/index.php
From the May 2005 issue (full text) ....
The Magnificat Community The Editor writes a Report on a Lay Catholic community in rural Wairarapa in New Zealand
Tribute to Pope John Paul 2 Carl Telford sm, former Messenger Editor , contributes a brief tribute to the late Pontiff. Monthly Editorial Focus
The Pentecost Event is on-going and reached New Zealand via Lyons in France
Homily for Anzac Day Fr Brian Wysocki speaks of war and forgiveness at St Mary of the Angels Church in Wellington,
Also in the May issue ... * Forty-four Hours in Lourdes * Saint Gianna Molla * The Shroud of Turin * Blessings at my Feet - poem * May Milestones
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CARITAS AOTEAROA NZ
http://www.caritas.org.nz/NEWSROOM Parliament, 12 Noon: The Place to be on Thursday 12 May 6 May, 2005: The handover ceremony for the 0.7 petition which calls on the government to honour its promise to meet the United Nations target of giving 0.7% of national income in overseas aid by 2015 takes place at Parliament on 12 May....more
Fair Trade Fortnight 7 - 21 May 6 May 2005: Caritas supports Fair Trade Fortnight and we encourage Caritas supporters to as well. By supporting Fair Trade practices you are helping producers and communities in need to earn a fair price for their goods, and so giving them a sustainable future ...more
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WORLD YOUTH DAY, COLOGNE, GERMANY 16-21 August 2005
Official site of the New Zealand National Pilgrimage to WYD, Cologne http://www.worldyouthday.org.nz En route to World Youth Day, our representatives will follow the path of St Paul to the sites of the early Christian communities in Greece and Turkey, as well as a visit to Gallipoli and Anzac Cove. Then its off to Cologne, Germany for World Youth Day 2005, the Catholic Church's mega event -hundreds of thousands of young people from all over the world coming together, united around Pope John Paul, listening to the Word of God, assisting at celebrations and participating in a festival of joy... See the NZ World Youth Day Website for further info., or write to: Bill Dysart, C-58 Osier Road, Greenmeadows, Napier. Email: ymachb@clear.net.nz
In preparation for World Youth Day 3,000 young people from 20 countries will take part in an Ignatian experience to promote greater awareness of God's presence in daily life http://www.fides.org/eng/news/2005/0504/28_4744.html
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Other WYD links:
The official international WYD Site: http://www.wjt2005.de/index.php?id=6&si=1
The Vatican's WYD Website: http://www.vatican.va/gmg/documents/gmg_2005_en.html
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EVENTS
Palmerston North Diocese: Jubilee Celebration of the Consecration of the Diocese 7 May - 26 June 2005 Details on http://www.pndiocese.org.nz
"The History and Science of The Shroud of Turin" (Exhibition) From 13 May 2005 "for a limited time" Lower NZI, Aotea Centre, THE EDGE, Auckland, New Zealand Full description on: http://www.shroud.co.nz/Exhibition.htm and: http://premier.ticketek.co.nz/Ticketek/pipeline/ticketselect.asp?nt=THESHROUD&sc\ =THESHROUD
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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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Sunday, May 8, 2005
Sunday, May 1, 2005
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POPE BENEDICT XVI
"Those who believe are never alone": Pope Benedict's first public homily
http://www.caritas.org/jumpNews.asp?idLang=ENG&idChannel=35&idUser=0&idNews=2940
"The Church is missionary by nature ": Benedict XVI's Homily at St. Paul
Outside the Walls
http://zenit.org/english/show_1.php
Benedict, a name that is a plan for Europe's reconciliation and renaissance
http://www.asianews.it/view.php?l=en&art=3152
[At his first general audience the new pope explained his reasons for
choosing the name Benedict. The first reason referred to Benedict XV, the
pope of the First World War, a "courageous and true prophet of peace". The
second reason for the name Benedict lies in Saint Benedict of Norcia, the
"Patriarch of western monasticism" ... "He is a fundamental point of
reference for the unity of Europe and the inherent Christian roots of its
culture and civilisation"]
"Not a transitional pope: Benedict may surprise"
An in-depth analysis by the National Catholic Reporter's full-time Vatican
correspondent John L. Allen.
http://ncronline.org/NCR_Online/archives2/2005b/042905/042905a.php
Poles have embraced Bavarian-born Benedict with noticeably more warmth than
his fellow Germans, urging him to visit and commenting favorably on his
devotion to John Paul during his years as Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, the
Vatican's guardian of doctrinal orthodoxy....
http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldlatest/story/0,1280,-4972076,00.html
New Pope's books knock out bestselling Da Vinci Code
http://www.cathnews.com/news/504/130.php
The Da Vinci Code, the global best-seller criticised by the Vatican, has
just been named book of the year at the British Book Awards, but it has lost
its supremacy on Amazon's bestseller list to two books written by the new
Pope Benedict XVI....
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NEWS FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Holmes' Pope comments offend Catholic Church
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?c_id=1&ObjectID=10122090
Holy Mary, what would the new Pope have to say about this? Pope Benedict XVI
has only been in the job a few days, but already he's received a dressing
down from broadcaster Paul Holmes, who has described him as an imposter, a
wowser and a rooster...
Registry staff object to civil unions
http://tvnz.co.nz/view/news_national_story_skin/527210%3fformat=html
Some staff at Internal Affairs Registry offices in Auckland and Wellington
have raised objections on religious grounds to performing civil union
ceremonies...
Civil union opponents resigned to new law
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,3260517a10,00.html
As same-sex couples around the country today lodged their civil union
applications their opponents appear to have accepted defeat. Catholic Church
spokeswoman Lyndsay Freer also said there had been no special direction to
hold prayers or homilies on the issue but emphasised priests would not
conduct the ceremonies....
Brash strikes chord in Timaru
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/timaruherald/0,2106,3262334a6010,00.html
At a public meeting last evening more than 100 people turned out to hear Dr
Brash's vision for New Zealand. Dr Brash wanted to get rid of zoning and
give parents more choice, as well as allowing the popular schools to grow as
demand warranted. Taking the 5 per cent cap off integrated schools, usually
Catholic, to allow more non-Catholic pupils to attend was also high on his
agenda....
Aged Care Summit - Politicians To Front-Up and Explain Themselves.
Press Release: NZ Council of Christian Social Services
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0504/S00299.htm
An aged care policy summit will be held on Wednesday morning, May 4, between
9 and 12:30 in the Civic Suite of Civic Centre in Wellington...
Last wedding at Hinds church (photo)
http://www.ashburtonguardian.co.nz/index.asp?articleid=4912
Confetti has been thrown at a newly-wedded couple at Hind's St Ita's
Catholic Church for the last time. John and Lucy Ellis' wedding on Friday
were the last nuptials to be hosted at the church before it closes its doors
for the final time next month....
Child tax move worries social groups
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,3260237a1864,00.html
The Government's move to raise the tax break on youth earnings has the
social sector concerned. Caritas, a Catholic social justice agency, is
concerned the move, while long overdue from a tax perspective, may increase
children's participation in a workforce that does not adequately protect
them from harm...
Anglican rebel looks for Vatican pact
http://www.news.com.au/story/0,10117,15085619-1246,00.html
When the newly installed Pope Benedict XVI presaged ecumenical unity with
carefully directed nods to other religious faiths, Archbishop John Hepworth
realised that a long journey may soon be over. The global primate of the
Traditional Anglican Communion, a conservative offshoot of the US Episcopal
Church, has fostered ties with Rome, and with the new Pope, that could see
his Anglican splinter group fulfil its vision "to be an Anglican Church in
communion with the Bishop of Rome"....
Sisters are doing it - but for everyone but themselves
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/core/track.jhtml?aT=EMLNK&emTy=exp_29042005&nxt=http:\
//portal.telegraph.co.uk/global/main.jhtml?xml=/global/2004/03/29/exleah29.xml
Sister Mary O'Sullivan [with three colleagues of the Assumption Sisters, one
form New Zealand] works with around 1,000 families living on Isla - which
means island in Tagalog. It is, in fact, an area of two-storey squatter
dwellings (of a type ubiquitous around Manila) surrounded by a polluted
canal...
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'NZ CATHOLIC'
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
"Our New Pope", a special issue of 'NZ Catholic' newspaper, is on sale from
this weekend (May 1 2005, no. 211. ). The contents include: 'What sort of
Pontiff and what key priorities?', 'Pope Benedict XVI, his life and outlook'
including quotes from his writings and addresses; 'The conclave turnaround'.
Full text from from issue 210, April 24-May 7, 2005 ...
Archbishop Dew installed in Wellington
WELLINGTON - The official installation of Archbishop John Dew as Archbishop
of Wellington took place on April 7 at Sacred Heart Cathedral before about
500 invited guests, including bishops, Government officials and leaders from
other churches.....
New deacon for Hamilton
HAMILTON - A large congregation gathered in Hamilton's Cathedral of the
Blessed Virgin Mary on April 1 to see Gerard McCarthy ordained as a
permanent deacon in the Catholic Church....
Marist rugby players remember John Paul II
AUCKLAND - Work to build up the Catholic culture within the Auckland Marist
Rugby Club continued in April as players took time to honour and remember
Pope John Paul II....
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NZ CATHOLIC EDUCATION OFFICE
"Lighting New Fires" - May 2005
A newsletter for integrated schools, with a Catholic schools supplement
http://nzceo.catholic.org.nz/lightingnewfires.shtml
In the Newsletter ...
Editorial, by Brother Pat Lynch: The fuel of globalisation ... Delegation of
authority to the principal to act on behalf of the Board of Trustees ...
Public Records Bill: implications for schools ... Minister of Education
congratulates schools on reading teaching ... New Zealand coaching strategy
launched ... Evaluation indicators for school reviews ... Peter Lind
appointed to Teachers Council ... Achievements of integrated schools
throughout New Zealand ... The key to eliminating bullying ... What Works in
Education? - A recent OECD report ... Useful resources on mentoring ...
Minister of Education congratulates New Zealand Schools on reading teaching
... Congratulations to schools on Membership of ASPnet UNESCO ... School
leadership centre, Auckland University ... Seminar and courses programme ...
Excelerator: future leadership programme launched at Auckland University
business school ... Successful entrepreneurship linked to ADHD ... Literacy
coaching ... Auckland University's new tutor robot
In the Catholic schools' Supplement ...
Editorial: The legacy of Pope John Paul ... We welcome Pope Benedict XVI ...
Catholic Schools' Day May 5th 2005 ... Updating Boards of Trustees on the
Handbook ... Raising the achievement of pasifika students in Catholic
schools ... 'Spotless' Catholic principals' scholarship awarded ...
Successes at the ASB Auckland Maori and Pacific Islands Festival ... Project
Activate congratulations ... Theology courses continue to build in
popularity ... Recommended resource: 'Who are you really - a seeker's guide
to faith' ... Religious information and the media ... The Virtues Project in
Catholic schools ... World Youth Day, Cologne 16-21 August 2005 ...
Happiness is linked to Christianity ... Ethnicities of students in Catholic
schools - 2004 statistics
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ST PETER CHANEL ON-LINE
http://www.maristpacific.org/peterchanel/
The NZ Society of Mary has launched a Website dedicated to St Peter Chanel
(feast day 28 April), the martyred French Marist missionary who is regarded
as the father figure of the Church in Oceania. The site tells the story of
St Peter's life and work in the Pacific. It includes an MP3 download of Fr
Chris Skinner's 'We Sing Chanel', a Chanel quiz, prayers for St Peter
Chanel's Mass, and articles about him.
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"THE WORD FROM ROME"
http://www.nationalcatholicreporter.org/word/
A weekly column by the National Catholic Reporter's full-time correspondent
in Rome, John L. Allen Jr.
This week ...
Pondering the first draft of history: Reflections on covering one pope's
funeral and another's election
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WORLD YOUTH DAY, COLOGNE, GERMANY
16-21 August 2005
Official site of the New Zealand National Pilgrimage to WYD, Cologne
http://www.worldyouthday.org.nz
En route to World Youth Day, our representatives will follow the path of St
Paul to the sites of the early Christian communities in Greece and Turkey,
as well as a visit to Gallipoli and Anzac Cove. Then its off to Cologne,
Germany for World Youth Day 2005, the Catholic Church's mega event -
hundreds of thousands of young people from all over the world coming
together, united around Pope John Paul, listening to the Word of God,
assisting at celebrations and participating in a festival of joy... See the
NZ World Youth Day Website for further info., or write to: Bill Dysart, C-
58 Osier Road, Greenmeadows, Napier. Email: ymachb@clear.net.nz
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Other WYD links:
The official international WYD Site:
http://www.wjt2005.de/index.php?id=6&si=1
The Vatican's WYD Website:
http://www.vatican.va/gmg/documents/gmg_2005_en.html
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EVENTS
Catholic Schools Day 5 May 2005
Catholic Schools Day is held every three-four years. It is an occasion for
all the Catholic schools of New Zealand to celebrate. On 5 May 2005 schools
will hold activities within their school, Catholic schools in their area,
and in their community. Catholic Schools Day information packs will be sent
to schools in February 2005. On:
http://www.nzceo.catholic.org.nz/events.shtml the NZ Catholic Education
Office has the Catholic Schools Day 2005 poster, and Catholic Schools' Day
resources
Palmerston North Diocese: Jubilee Celebration of the Consecration of the
Diocese 7 May - 26 June 2005
Details on http://www.pndiocese.org.nz
"The History and Science of The Shroud of Turin" (Exhibition)
From 13 May 2005 "for a limited time"
Lower NZI, Aotea Centre, THE EDGE, Auckland, New Zealand
Full description on:
http://www.shroud.co.nz/Exhibition.htm
and:
http://premier.ticketek.co.nz/Ticketek/pipeline/ticketselect.asp?nt=THESHROUD&sc\
=THESHROUD
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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 ]
Chaplain, Northland Regional Corrections Facility, Ngawha (near Kaikohe)
Two-days-a-week position ministering to inmates and their wider community.
Details in 'NZ Catholic' April 24-May 7 2005 p.26, and from Eric Allan,
Director, Catholic Family and Community Services, tel. (09) 378 9650.
Applications close 6 May 2005.
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POPE BENEDICT XVI
"Those who believe are never alone": Pope Benedict's first public homily
http://www.caritas.org/jumpNews.asp?idLang=ENG&idChannel=35&idUser=0&idNews=2940
"The Church is missionary by nature ": Benedict XVI's Homily at St. Paul
Outside the Walls
http://zenit.org/english/show_1.php
Benedict, a name that is a plan for Europe's reconciliation and renaissance
http://www.asianews.it/view.php?l=en&art=3152
[At his first general audience the new pope explained his reasons for
choosing the name Benedict. The first reason referred to Benedict XV, the
pope of the First World War, a "courageous and true prophet of peace". The
second reason for the name Benedict lies in Saint Benedict of Norcia, the
"Patriarch of western monasticism" ... "He is a fundamental point of
reference for the unity of Europe and the inherent Christian roots of its
culture and civilisation"]
"Not a transitional pope: Benedict may surprise"
An in-depth analysis by the National Catholic Reporter's full-time Vatican
correspondent John L. Allen.
http://ncronline.org/NCR_Online/archives2/2005b/042905/042905a.php
Poles have embraced Bavarian-born Benedict with noticeably more warmth than
his fellow Germans, urging him to visit and commenting favorably on his
devotion to John Paul during his years as Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, the
Vatican's guardian of doctrinal orthodoxy....
http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldlatest/story/0,1280,-4972076,00.html
New Pope's books knock out bestselling Da Vinci Code
http://www.cathnews.com/news/504/130.php
The Da Vinci Code, the global best-seller criticised by the Vatican, has
just been named book of the year at the British Book Awards, but it has lost
its supremacy on Amazon's bestseller list to two books written by the new
Pope Benedict XVI....
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NEWS FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Holmes' Pope comments offend Catholic Church
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?c_id=1&ObjectID=10122090
Holy Mary, what would the new Pope have to say about this? Pope Benedict XVI
has only been in the job a few days, but already he's received a dressing
down from broadcaster Paul Holmes, who has described him as an imposter, a
wowser and a rooster...
Registry staff object to civil unions
http://tvnz.co.nz/view/news_national_story_skin/527210%3fformat=html
Some staff at Internal Affairs Registry offices in Auckland and Wellington
have raised objections on religious grounds to performing civil union
ceremonies...
Civil union opponents resigned to new law
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,3260517a10,00.html
As same-sex couples around the country today lodged their civil union
applications their opponents appear to have accepted defeat. Catholic Church
spokeswoman Lyndsay Freer also said there had been no special direction to
hold prayers or homilies on the issue but emphasised priests would not
conduct the ceremonies....
Brash strikes chord in Timaru
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/timaruherald/0,2106,3262334a6010,00.html
At a public meeting last evening more than 100 people turned out to hear Dr
Brash's vision for New Zealand. Dr Brash wanted to get rid of zoning and
give parents more choice, as well as allowing the popular schools to grow as
demand warranted. Taking the 5 per cent cap off integrated schools, usually
Catholic, to allow more non-Catholic pupils to attend was also high on his
agenda....
Aged Care Summit - Politicians To Front-Up and Explain Themselves.
Press Release: NZ Council of Christian Social Services
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0504/S00299.htm
An aged care policy summit will be held on Wednesday morning, May 4, between
9 and 12:30 in the Civic Suite of Civic Centre in Wellington...
Last wedding at Hinds church (photo)
http://www.ashburtonguardian.co.nz/index.asp?articleid=4912
Confetti has been thrown at a newly-wedded couple at Hind's St Ita's
Catholic Church for the last time. John and Lucy Ellis' wedding on Friday
were the last nuptials to be hosted at the church before it closes its doors
for the final time next month....
Child tax move worries social groups
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,3260237a1864,00.html
The Government's move to raise the tax break on youth earnings has the
social sector concerned. Caritas, a Catholic social justice agency, is
concerned the move, while long overdue from a tax perspective, may increase
children's participation in a workforce that does not adequately protect
them from harm...
Anglican rebel looks for Vatican pact
http://www.news.com.au/story/0,10117,15085619-1246,00.html
When the newly installed Pope Benedict XVI presaged ecumenical unity with
carefully directed nods to other religious faiths, Archbishop John Hepworth
realised that a long journey may soon be over. The global primate of the
Traditional Anglican Communion, a conservative offshoot of the US Episcopal
Church, has fostered ties with Rome, and with the new Pope, that could see
his Anglican splinter group fulfil its vision "to be an Anglican Church in
communion with the Bishop of Rome"....
Sisters are doing it - but for everyone but themselves
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/core/track.jhtml?aT=EMLNK&emTy=exp_29042005&nxt=http:\
//portal.telegraph.co.uk/global/main.jhtml?xml=/global/2004/03/29/exleah29.xml
Sister Mary O'Sullivan [with three colleagues of the Assumption Sisters, one
form New Zealand] works with around 1,000 families living on Isla - which
means island in Tagalog. It is, in fact, an area of two-storey squatter
dwellings (of a type ubiquitous around Manila) surrounded by a polluted
canal...
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'NZ CATHOLIC'
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
"Our New Pope", a special issue of 'NZ Catholic' newspaper, is on sale from
this weekend (May 1 2005, no. 211. ). The contents include: 'What sort of
Pontiff and what key priorities?', 'Pope Benedict XVI, his life and outlook'
including quotes from his writings and addresses; 'The conclave turnaround'.
Full text from from issue 210, April 24-May 7, 2005 ...
Archbishop Dew installed in Wellington
WELLINGTON - The official installation of Archbishop John Dew as Archbishop
of Wellington took place on April 7 at Sacred Heart Cathedral before about
500 invited guests, including bishops, Government officials and leaders from
other churches.....
New deacon for Hamilton
HAMILTON - A large congregation gathered in Hamilton's Cathedral of the
Blessed Virgin Mary on April 1 to see Gerard McCarthy ordained as a
permanent deacon in the Catholic Church....
Marist rugby players remember John Paul II
AUCKLAND - Work to build up the Catholic culture within the Auckland Marist
Rugby Club continued in April as players took time to honour and remember
Pope John Paul II....
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NZ CATHOLIC EDUCATION OFFICE
"Lighting New Fires" - May 2005
A newsletter for integrated schools, with a Catholic schools supplement
http://nzceo.catholic.org.nz/lightingnewfires.shtml
In the Newsletter ...
Editorial, by Brother Pat Lynch: The fuel of globalisation ... Delegation of
authority to the principal to act on behalf of the Board of Trustees ...
Public Records Bill: implications for schools ... Minister of Education
congratulates schools on reading teaching ... New Zealand coaching strategy
launched ... Evaluation indicators for school reviews ... Peter Lind
appointed to Teachers Council ... Achievements of integrated schools
throughout New Zealand ... The key to eliminating bullying ... What Works in
Education? - A recent OECD report ... Useful resources on mentoring ...
Minister of Education congratulates New Zealand Schools on reading teaching
... Congratulations to schools on Membership of ASPnet UNESCO ... School
leadership centre, Auckland University ... Seminar and courses programme ...
Excelerator: future leadership programme launched at Auckland University
business school ... Successful entrepreneurship linked to ADHD ... Literacy
coaching ... Auckland University's new tutor robot
In the Catholic schools' Supplement ...
Editorial: The legacy of Pope John Paul ... We welcome Pope Benedict XVI ...
Catholic Schools' Day May 5th 2005 ... Updating Boards of Trustees on the
Handbook ... Raising the achievement of pasifika students in Catholic
schools ... 'Spotless' Catholic principals' scholarship awarded ...
Successes at the ASB Auckland Maori and Pacific Islands Festival ... Project
Activate congratulations ... Theology courses continue to build in
popularity ... Recommended resource: 'Who are you really - a seeker's guide
to faith' ... Religious information and the media ... The Virtues Project in
Catholic schools ... World Youth Day, Cologne 16-21 August 2005 ...
Happiness is linked to Christianity ... Ethnicities of students in Catholic
schools - 2004 statistics
*************************************************************
ST PETER CHANEL ON-LINE
http://www.maristpacific.org/peterchanel/
The NZ Society of Mary has launched a Website dedicated to St Peter Chanel
(feast day 28 April), the martyred French Marist missionary who is regarded
as the father figure of the Church in Oceania. The site tells the story of
St Peter's life and work in the Pacific. It includes an MP3 download of Fr
Chris Skinner's 'We Sing Chanel', a Chanel quiz, prayers for St Peter
Chanel's Mass, and articles about him.
***************************************************************
"THE WORD FROM ROME"
http://www.nationalcatholicreporter.org/word/
A weekly column by the National Catholic Reporter's full-time correspondent
in Rome, John L. Allen Jr.
This week ...
Pondering the first draft of history: Reflections on covering one pope's
funeral and another's election
********************************************************
WORLD YOUTH DAY, COLOGNE, GERMANY
16-21 August 2005
Official site of the New Zealand National Pilgrimage to WYD, Cologne
http://www.worldyouthday.org.nz
En route to World Youth Day, our representatives will follow the path of St
Paul to the sites of the early Christian communities in Greece and Turkey,
as well as a visit to Gallipoli and Anzac Cove. Then its off to Cologne,
Germany for World Youth Day 2005, the Catholic Church's mega event -
hundreds of thousands of young people from all over the world coming
together, united around Pope John Paul, listening to the Word of God,
assisting at celebrations and participating in a festival of joy... See the
NZ World Youth Day Website for further info., or write to: Bill Dysart, C-
58 Osier Road, Greenmeadows, Napier. Email: ymachb@clear.net.nz
*********************************************************
Other WYD links:
The official international WYD Site:
http://www.wjt2005.de/index.php?id=6&si=1
The Vatican's WYD Website:
http://www.vatican.va/gmg/documents/gmg_2005_en.html
*************************************************************
EVENTS
Catholic Schools Day 5 May 2005
Catholic Schools Day is held every three-four years. It is an occasion for
all the Catholic schools of New Zealand to celebrate. On 5 May 2005 schools
will hold activities within their school, Catholic schools in their area,
and in their community. Catholic Schools Day information packs will be sent
to schools in February 2005. On:
http://www.nzceo.catholic.org.nz/events.shtml the NZ Catholic Education
Office has the Catholic Schools Day 2005 poster, and Catholic Schools' Day
resources
Palmerston North Diocese: Jubilee Celebration of the Consecration of the
Diocese 7 May - 26 June 2005
Details on http://www.pndiocese.org.nz
"The History and Science of The Shroud of Turin" (Exhibition)
From 13 May 2005 "for a limited time"
Lower NZI, Aotea Centre, THE EDGE, Auckland, New Zealand
Full description on:
http://www.shroud.co.nz/Exhibition.htm
and:
http://premier.ticketek.co.nz/Ticketek/pipeline/ticketselect.asp?nt=THESHROUD&sc\
=THESHROUD
*********************************************************
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 ]
Chaplain, Northland Regional Corrections Facility, Ngawha (near Kaikohe)
Two-days-a-week position ministering to inmates and their wider community.
Details in 'NZ Catholic' April 24-May 7 2005 p.26, and from Eric Allan,
Director, Catholic Family and Community Services, tel. (09) 378 9650.
Applications close 6 May 2005.
**********************************************************
Monday, April 25, 2005
**********************************************
POPE BENEDICT XVI
Reports of Pope Benedict's first news conference yesterday with the world's
media, and of his installation on Monday:
Google News (U.S.) :
http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&ned=us&q=pope+benedict&ie=UTF-8&scoring=d
NewsNow (U.K.) :
http://www.newsnow.co.uk/newsfeed/?name=The+Pope
"Habemus Papam"
http://www.catholic.org.nz/pope/
Catholic Communications NZ's papal pages include links to articles from the
world press about Pope Benedict, and to biographical informatioon about the
new pope and summaires of his writings.
"Church in Transition"
The U.S. newspaper National Catholic Reporter has a team - including its
veteran Rome Correspondent John L. Allen Jr. - covering the activities of
Pope Benedict and world reaction to him. Their articles are published daily,
here:
http://www.nationalcatholicreporter.org/update/conclave/conclave_index.htm
STORIES IN THE NZ SECULAR PRESS
Pope Benedict will surprise critics, NZ cardinal says
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,3255890a13375,00.html
New Zealand's Cardinal Tom Williams says he agrees with American bishops
that the new Pope is gracious, humble, holy and open to discussion...
South welcomes choice
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/southlandtimes/0,2106,3255105a6011,00.html
Catholics in Southland and Otago welcomed the election of Pope Benedict 16
with reserved approval yesterday and predicted the German pontiff would
provide stability but not much change...
Kiwi Catholic leaders approve choice of pope
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,3255142a13375,00.html
New Zealand Catholic leaders approve of the new 78-year-old pope but he is
widely seen as a conservative choice...
Pope has 'a very good mind'
http://www.stuff.co.nz/otago/0,2106,3255467a6017,00.html
Pope Benedict XVI is a perceptive, quick-witted man who seems likely to take
a similar stance on doctrine to his predecessor, the Roman Catholic Bishop
of Dunedin says...
Kiwi describes joy in St Peter's
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,3254664a13375,00.html
New Zealand Catholic Church spokeswoman Lyndsay Freer was sitting in St
Peter's Square in Vatican City this morning when she saw white smoke rise
into the air to signal the election of a new Pope. "The whole square erupted
with joy," she told NZPA...
New Pope, Old Ideas (video report)
http://tvnz.co.nz/view/tvone_minisite_story_skin/511820%3fformat=html
Has much changed with the appointment of Pope Benedict XVI? Susan Wood talks
to Kiwi priest Craig Larkin at the Vatican about the choice of Joseph
Ratzinger, and in the studio Professor Peter Lineham discusses what it all
means for the Catholic church...
NZer Lyndsay Freer In St Peter's Square (audio report)
http://xtramsn.co.nz/news/0,,11964-4304976-25,00.html
Lyndsay Freer from the NZ Catholic Church was in Rome when the white smoke
went up at the Sistine Chapel, signifying a new pope had been chosen. She
talks with Paul Holmes...
NZ church official describes Rome joy as Pope elected
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?c_id=2&ObjectID=10121416
Lyndsay Freer was sitting in St Peter's Square in Vatican City when she saw
white smoke rise into the air. "The whole square erupted with joy," the New
Zealand Catholic Church spokeswoman said....
Surprise at Papal election result
http://tvnz.co.nz/view/news_national_story_skin/511100%3fformat=html
Congratulations have been flowing in from New Zealand and around the world
following the election of Joseph Ratizinger as Pope Benedict XVI, but some
Catholics and religious analysts in New Zealand have been surprised by the
move....
Ratzinger as pope no surprise says priest
http://tinyurl.com/a2p3o
A Hawke's Bay priest has said the appointment of German Joseph Ratzinger to
succeed Pope John Paul 2 is no surprise. "He's great, he really is a
brilliant man," Retired Catholic priest, Fr Paddy Kinsella of Taradale
said....
Dr Cullen on Pope Benedict XVI
Press Release: New Zealand Government
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0504/S00426.htm
Acting Prime Minister Michael Cullen has welcomed former German cardinal
Josef Ratzinger's election as Pope Benedict XVI...
NZ Reacts To New Pope
http://xtramsn.co.nz/news/0,,11964-4305416,00.html
New Zealand catholics, along with religious and political leaders, have
spoken about the announcement the Cardinal Ratzinger of Germany will be the
new leader of the Roman Catholic church...
Catholic Bill English On New Pope (audio report)
http://xtramsn.co.nz/news/0,,11964-4305010-25,00.html
20/04/2005
NewstalkZB
Former National Party leader Bill English, a prominent Catholic, talks with
Newstalk ZB's Paul Holmes about new pope Benedict XVI...
Net Users Respond To Catholicism
Press Release: www.hitwise.co.nz
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/SC0504/S00062.htm
Auckland, Wednesday 20th April, 2005:
Summary: The passing of Pope John Paul II spurred significant interest in
Catholic websites. The website of the Catholic Church in New Zealand (
www.catholic.org.nz) has improved steadily, from 52nd position in the
Religion category two weeks ago, to 33rd place last week, to its current
weekly spot of 13th position.
*****************************************************
OTHER NEWS FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Crests feature of church (photo)
http://tinyurl.com/753zv
While the world waits for the announcement of a new pope, Oamaru has a link
with the events in the Vatican City. The imposing St Patrick's Basilica in
Reed St is possibly the only Catholic church in New Zealand to feature papal
crests carved in stone, Fr Nicholas Dillon said...
Catholic women debate tough national issues
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/marlboroughexpress/0,2106,3252642a6563,00.html
A government that funds hospices, an "awake and aware" community and a world
protected for the future are just a few items on the Catholic Women's League
wish list. The Catholic Women's Archdiocesan conference in Blenheim this
weekend delved into all sorts of prickly subjects, sourced from the theme
"ours today and theirs tomorrow"....
Lifeline for Star of the Sea
http://www.times.co.nz/news/story_0004023.shtml
Manukau City Council and the Polish Heritage Trust may join to renovate
Howick's historical Star of the Sea building. The trust wants to fit out the
building as a cultural heritage facility to commemorate, not only the
stories of the Polish immigrants to New Zealand, but also the wider
community....
***********************************
CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS MEDIA RELEASES
http://www.cathcom.org.nz/media.php
21 Apr 2005
From:Catholic Communications communications@catholic.org.nz
Statement from Cardinal Thomas Williams of New Zealand, immediately
following the Conclave in which he participated to elect Pope Benedict XVI.
****************************************
TUI MOTU INTERISLANDS
http://www.tuimotu.org
April 2005
(This issue was printed before the death of Pope John Paul)
The Breaking Of Bread. Christ at Emmaus is nearly everybody's favourite
Easter story (full text)
The disciples "recognised Jesus in the breaking of bread", and as Richard
Dowden notes in his article on Eucharist, the phrase 'breaking of bread'
became the early Christian shorthand for the ceremony of Eucharist. That
phrase reminds us how closely the first believers associated their
eucharistic gatherings with faith in Christ Risen. Easter had changed their
lives for ever: it changed the likes of Peter and John from craven cowards
into courageous leaders....
Also in the April issue ...
The Next Pope...? - Jim Neilan
Focus On Eucharist - Paul Andrews, Joan Chittister, Richard Dowden
Global Warming: Apocalypse Now - Michael McCarthy
False God: Secularism - Pauline O'Regan
What Shall We Sing This Sunday? - Mike Marshall
********************************************************
WORLD YOUTH DAY, COLOGNE, GERMANY
16-21 August 2005
Official site of the New Zealand National Pilgrimage to WYD, Cologne
http://www.worldyouthday.org.nz
En route to World Youth Day, our representatives will follow the path of St
Paul to the sites of the early Christian communities in Greece and Turkey,
as well as a visit to Gallipoli and Anzac Cove. Then its off to Cologne,
Germany for World Youth Day 2005. The Catholic Church's mega event -
hundreds of thousands of young people from all over the world coming
together, united around Pope John Paul, listening to the Word of God,
assisting at celebrations and participating in a festival of joy... See the
NZ World Youth Day Website for further info., or write to: Bill Dysart, C-
58 Osier Road, Greenmeadows, Napier. Email: ymachb@clear.net.nz
Fides News Service: On WYD 2005 web site young people of the world write
messages about Pope John Paul II. German Bishops call Catholics to give
generously to support World Youth Day and help renew missionary spirit.
http://www.fides.org/eng/news/2005/0504/11_4551.html
*********************************************************
Other WYD links:
The official international WYD Site:
http://www.wjt2005.de/index.php?id=6&si=1
The Vatican's WYD Website:
http://www.vatican.va/gmg/documents/gmg_2005_en.html
*************************************************************
EVENTS
Palmerston North Diocese: Jubilee Celebration of the Consecration of the
Diocese
7 May - 26 June 2005
Details on http://www.pndiocese.org.nz
"The History and Science of The Shroud of Turin" (Exhibition)
From 13 May 2005 "for a limited time"
Lower NZI, Aotea Centre, THE EDGE, Auckland, New Zealand
Full description on:
http://www.shroud.co.nz/Exhibition.htm
and:
http://premier.ticketek.co.nz/Ticketek/pipeline/ticketselect.asp?nt=THESHROUD&sc\
=THESHROUD
*********************************************************
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 ]
Executive Officer, Sacred Heart Cathedral Parish, Wellington
Details in 'Wel-com' April 2005, p.6 and from Peter Wood, tel. 027 453 754;
e-mail: pwood@paradise.net.nz
Editor, 'Wel-com' newspaper
http://www.welcom.org.nz
The Wellington Archdiocesan monthly newspaper 'Wel-com' seeks a senior
journalist for the position of managing editor. Details in 'Wel-com' April
2005 p. 15, 'NZ Catholic' April 24-May 7 2005 p.26, and from Lorraine
McArthur, Director of Archdiocesan Pastoral Services, PO Box 1937,
Wellington 6015. Tel: (04) 496 1706 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (04) 496 1706 end_of_the_skype_highlighting; e-mail: l.mcarthur@wn.catholic.org.nz
Applications close 1 May 2005.
Chaplain, Northland Regional Corrections Facility, Ngawha (near Kaikohe)
Two-days-a-week position ministering to inmates and their wider community.
Details in 'NZ Catholic' April 24-May 7 2005 p.26, and from Eric Allan,
Director, Catholic Family and Community Services, tel. (09) 378 9650 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (09) 378 9650 end_of_the_skype_highlighting.
Applications close 6 May 2005.
***********************************************************
POPE BENEDICT XVI
Reports of Pope Benedict's first news conference yesterday with the world's
media, and of his installation on Monday:
Google News (U.S.) :
http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&ned=us&q=pope+benedict&ie=UTF-8&scoring=d
NewsNow (U.K.) :
http://www.newsnow.co.uk/newsfeed/?name=The+Pope
"Habemus Papam"
http://www.catholic.org.nz/pope/
Catholic Communications NZ's papal pages include links to articles from the
world press about Pope Benedict, and to biographical informatioon about the
new pope and summaires of his writings.
"Church in Transition"
The U.S. newspaper National Catholic Reporter has a team - including its
veteran Rome Correspondent John L. Allen Jr. - covering the activities of
Pope Benedict and world reaction to him. Their articles are published daily,
here:
http://www.nationalcatholicreporter.org/update/conclave/conclave_index.htm
STORIES IN THE NZ SECULAR PRESS
Pope Benedict will surprise critics, NZ cardinal says
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,3255890a13375,00.html
New Zealand's Cardinal Tom Williams says he agrees with American bishops
that the new Pope is gracious, humble, holy and open to discussion...
South welcomes choice
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/southlandtimes/0,2106,3255105a6011,00.html
Catholics in Southland and Otago welcomed the election of Pope Benedict 16
with reserved approval yesterday and predicted the German pontiff would
provide stability but not much change...
Kiwi Catholic leaders approve choice of pope
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,3255142a13375,00.html
New Zealand Catholic leaders approve of the new 78-year-old pope but he is
widely seen as a conservative choice...
Pope has 'a very good mind'
http://www.stuff.co.nz/otago/0,2106,3255467a6017,00.html
Pope Benedict XVI is a perceptive, quick-witted man who seems likely to take
a similar stance on doctrine to his predecessor, the Roman Catholic Bishop
of Dunedin says...
Kiwi describes joy in St Peter's
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,3254664a13375,00.html
New Zealand Catholic Church spokeswoman Lyndsay Freer was sitting in St
Peter's Square in Vatican City this morning when she saw white smoke rise
into the air to signal the election of a new Pope. "The whole square erupted
with joy," she told NZPA...
New Pope, Old Ideas (video report)
http://tvnz.co.nz/view/tvone_minisite_story_skin/511820%3fformat=html
Has much changed with the appointment of Pope Benedict XVI? Susan Wood talks
to Kiwi priest Craig Larkin at the Vatican about the choice of Joseph
Ratzinger, and in the studio Professor Peter Lineham discusses what it all
means for the Catholic church...
NZer Lyndsay Freer In St Peter's Square (audio report)
http://xtramsn.co.nz/news/0,,11964-4304976-25,00.html
Lyndsay Freer from the NZ Catholic Church was in Rome when the white smoke
went up at the Sistine Chapel, signifying a new pope had been chosen. She
talks with Paul Holmes...
NZ church official describes Rome joy as Pope elected
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?c_id=2&ObjectID=10121416
Lyndsay Freer was sitting in St Peter's Square in Vatican City when she saw
white smoke rise into the air. "The whole square erupted with joy," the New
Zealand Catholic Church spokeswoman said....
Surprise at Papal election result
http://tvnz.co.nz/view/news_national_story_skin/511100%3fformat=html
Congratulations have been flowing in from New Zealand and around the world
following the election of Joseph Ratizinger as Pope Benedict XVI, but some
Catholics and religious analysts in New Zealand have been surprised by the
move....
Ratzinger as pope no surprise says priest
http://tinyurl.com/a2p3o
A Hawke's Bay priest has said the appointment of German Joseph Ratzinger to
succeed Pope John Paul 2 is no surprise. "He's great, he really is a
brilliant man," Retired Catholic priest, Fr Paddy Kinsella of Taradale
said....
Dr Cullen on Pope Benedict XVI
Press Release: New Zealand Government
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0504/S00426.htm
Acting Prime Minister Michael Cullen has welcomed former German cardinal
Josef Ratzinger's election as Pope Benedict XVI...
NZ Reacts To New Pope
http://xtramsn.co.nz/news/0,,11964-4305416,00.html
New Zealand catholics, along with religious and political leaders, have
spoken about the announcement the Cardinal Ratzinger of Germany will be the
new leader of the Roman Catholic church...
Catholic Bill English On New Pope (audio report)
http://xtramsn.co.nz/news/0,,11964-4305010-25,00.html
20/04/2005
NewstalkZB
Former National Party leader Bill English, a prominent Catholic, talks with
Newstalk ZB's Paul Holmes about new pope Benedict XVI...
Net Users Respond To Catholicism
Press Release: www.hitwise.co.nz
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/SC0504/S00062.htm
Auckland, Wednesday 20th April, 2005:
Summary: The passing of Pope John Paul II spurred significant interest in
Catholic websites. The website of the Catholic Church in New Zealand (
www.catholic.org.nz) has improved steadily, from 52nd position in the
Religion category two weeks ago, to 33rd place last week, to its current
weekly spot of 13th position.
*****************************************************
OTHER NEWS FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Crests feature of church (photo)
http://tinyurl.com/753zv
While the world waits for the announcement of a new pope, Oamaru has a link
with the events in the Vatican City. The imposing St Patrick's Basilica in
Reed St is possibly the only Catholic church in New Zealand to feature papal
crests carved in stone, Fr Nicholas Dillon said...
Catholic women debate tough national issues
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/marlboroughexpress/0,2106,3252642a6563,00.html
A government that funds hospices, an "awake and aware" community and a world
protected for the future are just a few items on the Catholic Women's League
wish list. The Catholic Women's Archdiocesan conference in Blenheim this
weekend delved into all sorts of prickly subjects, sourced from the theme
"ours today and theirs tomorrow"....
Lifeline for Star of the Sea
http://www.times.co.nz/news/story_0004023.shtml
Manukau City Council and the Polish Heritage Trust may join to renovate
Howick's historical Star of the Sea building. The trust wants to fit out the
building as a cultural heritage facility to commemorate, not only the
stories of the Polish immigrants to New Zealand, but also the wider
community....
***********************************
CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS MEDIA RELEASES
http://www.cathcom.org.nz/media.php
21 Apr 2005
From:Catholic Communications communications@catholic.org.nz
Statement from Cardinal Thomas Williams of New Zealand, immediately
following the Conclave in which he participated to elect Pope Benedict XVI.
****************************************
TUI MOTU INTERISLANDS
http://www.tuimotu.org
April 2005
(This issue was printed before the death of Pope John Paul)
The Breaking Of Bread. Christ at Emmaus is nearly everybody's favourite
Easter story (full text)
The disciples "recognised Jesus in the breaking of bread", and as Richard
Dowden notes in his article on Eucharist, the phrase 'breaking of bread'
became the early Christian shorthand for the ceremony of Eucharist. That
phrase reminds us how closely the first believers associated their
eucharistic gatherings with faith in Christ Risen. Easter had changed their
lives for ever: it changed the likes of Peter and John from craven cowards
into courageous leaders....
Also in the April issue ...
The Next Pope...? - Jim Neilan
Focus On Eucharist - Paul Andrews, Joan Chittister, Richard Dowden
Global Warming: Apocalypse Now - Michael McCarthy
False God: Secularism - Pauline O'Regan
What Shall We Sing This Sunday? - Mike Marshall
********************************************************
WORLD YOUTH DAY, COLOGNE, GERMANY
16-21 August 2005
Official site of the New Zealand National Pilgrimage to WYD, Cologne
http://www.worldyouthday.org.nz
En route to World Youth Day, our representatives will follow the path of St
Paul to the sites of the early Christian communities in Greece and Turkey,
as well as a visit to Gallipoli and Anzac Cove. Then its off to Cologne,
Germany for World Youth Day 2005. The Catholic Church's mega event -
hundreds of thousands of young people from all over the world coming
together, united around Pope John Paul, listening to the Word of God,
assisting at celebrations and participating in a festival of joy... See the
NZ World Youth Day Website for further info., or write to: Bill Dysart, C-
58 Osier Road, Greenmeadows, Napier. Email: ymachb@clear.net.nz
Fides News Service: On WYD 2005 web site young people of the world write
messages about Pope John Paul II. German Bishops call Catholics to give
generously to support World Youth Day and help renew missionary spirit.
http://www.fides.org/eng/news/2005/0504/11_4551.html
*********************************************************
Other WYD links:
The official international WYD Site:
http://www.wjt2005.de/index.php?id=6&si=1
The Vatican's WYD Website:
http://www.vatican.va/gmg/documents/gmg_2005_en.html
*************************************************************
EVENTS
Palmerston North Diocese: Jubilee Celebration of the Consecration of the
Diocese
7 May - 26 June 2005
Details on http://www.pndiocese.org.nz
"The History and Science of The Shroud of Turin" (Exhibition)
From 13 May 2005 "for a limited time"
Lower NZI, Aotea Centre, THE EDGE, Auckland, New Zealand
Full description on:
http://www.shroud.co.nz/Exhibition.htm
and:
http://premier.ticketek.co.nz/Ticketek/pipeline/ticketselect.asp?nt=THESHROUD&sc\
=THESHROUD
*********************************************************
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 ]
Executive Officer, Sacred Heart Cathedral Parish, Wellington
Details in 'Wel-com' April 2005, p.6 and from Peter Wood, tel. 027 453 754;
e-mail: pwood@paradise.net.nz
Editor, 'Wel-com' newspaper
http://www.welcom.org.nz
The Wellington Archdiocesan monthly newspaper 'Wel-com' seeks a senior
journalist for the position of managing editor. Details in 'Wel-com' April
2005 p. 15, 'NZ Catholic' April 24-May 7 2005 p.26, and from Lorraine
McArthur, Director of Archdiocesan Pastoral Services, PO Box 1937,
Wellington 6015. Tel: (04) 496 1706 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (04) 496 1706 end_of_the_skype_highlighting; e-mail: l.mcarthur@wn.catholic.org.nz
Applications close 1 May 2005.
Chaplain, Northland Regional Corrections Facility, Ngawha (near Kaikohe)
Two-days-a-week position ministering to inmates and their wider community.
Details in 'NZ Catholic' April 24-May 7 2005 p.26, and from Eric Allan,
Director, Catholic Family and Community Services, tel. (09) 378 9650 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (09) 378 9650 end_of_the_skype_highlighting.
Applications close 6 May 2005.
***********************************************************
Sunday, April 17, 2005
**********************************************
THE CONCLAVE
"Sede Vacante"
http://www.catholic.org.nz/pope/
Catholic Communications NZ's Website on the conclave has background
information about the papacy and the late Pope John Paul, with daily news
links.
"Church in Transition"
The U.S. newspaper National Catholic Reporter has a team covering the
conclave, led by its veteran Rome Correspondent John L. Allen Jr. Their
daily reports are here:
http://www.nationalcatholicreporter.org/update/conclave/conclave_index.htm
Asia News. "Voting for new pope begins Monday. Rules, numbers and mysteries
of the Conclave".
http://www.asianews.it/view.php?l=en&art=3037
Background articles, speculation and rumours from the international news
media, constantly updated:
Google News (U.S.) :
http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&ned=us&q=conclave&ie=UTF-8&scoring=d
NewsNow (U.K.) :
http://www.newsnow.co.uk/newsfeed/?name=The+Pope
*****************************************************
FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
God will be at work, by Fr John O'Connor
The Press
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/thepress/0,2106,3246194a12935,00.html
As the cardinals of the Catholic Church gather in secret to elect a new
pope, their aim is not simply to make a democratic decision, explains John
O'Connor, but to discern the mind of God....
Big, sexy Catholic, by Martin van Beynen.
The Press
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/thepress/0,2106,3249947a12937,00.html
Like many Catholics of my generation, I called it quits a few years after
the end of a fairly intense Catholic education and we went our separate
ways. Although it's true you never really give Catholicism the brush- off,
I've never looked back at the parting with a great sense of regret or
nostalgia. That was until the lingering death of Pope John Paul II, and the
whole business leading up to his stupendous funeral, which put the Church in
an altogether new light....
Pastor apologises for Pope comments
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,3246050a10,00.html
A Nelson church pastor says he has apologised for "flippant" comments that
he made to parishioners about Pope John Paul II the morning he died...
But someone's got to do it
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/southlandtimes/0,2106,3236155a6566,00.html
Perhaps it is too soon to talk resolutely of new beginnings for the Catholic
Church, writes The Southland Times in an editorial....
Extradition ruling reserved
http://www.odt.co.nz/Repository/ml.asp?Ref=T0RULzIwMDUvMDQvMTYjQXIwMzUwNQ==&Mode\
=HTML&Locale=english-skin-custom
Sydney: An Australian Federal Court judge yesterday reserved his decision on
whether two Catholic clergymen should be extradited to New Zealand to face
historic child abuse charges....
Sex assault clergymen fight extradition to NZ
NZPA Correspondent
http://www.odt.co.nz/Repository/ml.asp?Ref=T0RULzIwMDUvMDQvMTIjQXIwMjYwMQ==&Mode\
=HTML&Locale=english-skin-custom
Sydney: Differences in the Australian and New Zealand justice systems could
prevent two Catholic clergymen from receiving a fair trial, their lawyer
said in a Sydney court yesterday....
Stories in Stone: First NZ-born architect to rise to prominence (photo)
http://www.odt.co.nz/Repository/ml.asp?Ref=T0RULzIwMDUvMDQvMTYjQXIxMDYwMA==&Mode\
=HTML&Locale=english-skin-custom
In Dunedin's Andersons Bay Cemetery lies the grave of one of Dunedin's
famous early architects, Francis William Petre. The Petres were one of
England's oldest and most influential Catholic families, and Francis's
religious faith played a major role in his career...
Housing Costs A Major Problem For Poor
http://xtramsn.co.nz/news/0,,11964-4286985,00.html
A Council of Christian Social Services report shows more than 60 percent of
food bank clients spend about a third of their income on housing....
Don Brash - Excellence in Education
New Zealand National Party 13 April 2005
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0504/S00286.htm
["... if non-Catholic parents want to send their children to Catholic
schools, perhaps because they respect the values inculcated in such schools,
and the schools want to accept additional non-Catholic pupils, it is surely
outrageous that the Government stops parents from exercising that
choice...."]
[The following stories are not available on the newspapers' free Websites.
They can be read at public libraries, or via the libraries' free Newztext
service for borrowers]
Cathedral Mass farewells Pope
The Press - News - 12 Apr 2005 - Page 3
Hundreds of people attended the solemn Requiem Mass at the Cathedral of the
Blessed Sacrament in Christchurch to mark the passing of the Pope, who died
on April 2....
Teacher on child porn charges named
The Dominion Post - News - 12 Apr 2005 - Page 4
A secondary school teacher accused of importing child pornography has a long
history of teaching at a Catholic boys school in Auckland. Barry Callow, 59,
of Glendowie in Auckland, previously taught at Auckland's Sacred Heart
College, a boys' high school, but resigned at the end of 2002 after taking
long-term sick leave....
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CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS NZ
MEDIA RELEASES
http://www.cathcom.org.nz/media.php
Auckland Mass to have its focus on Rome as Cardinals vote (15 Apr 2005)
Bishop Pat Dunn, Catholic Bishop of Auckland, will celebrate a Mass with a
special focus in St Patrick's Cathedral, at 7.30pm next Monday (18 April).
The celebration has been deliberately planned to coincide with the beginning
of the Conclave in Rome, being held to elect a new Pope to succeed Pope John
Paul II....
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MARIST MESSENGER
http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz/index.php
From the April 2005 issue (full text)...
Homily for Anzac Day
Fr Brian Wysocki speaks of war and forgiveness at St Mary of the Angels
Church in Wellington, 25 April ,2002.
Do This in Memory of Me
Sean Mulcahy reflects on how a family ritual of fish and chips helps him
reflect on Eucharist and Anzac Day
How Peter Chanel Died
According to the Oral Tradition of the death of St Peter Chanel given by Br
Petelo Sekeme SM - 27 April 2004, at Poi, Futuna
Focus
This month the Editor reflects on the meaning of the Resurrection.
Also in the April issue ...
* Fr Joseph Seon (part 3) * Self-Care * Saint Faustina Kowalska * Stonor
House * Poems * A minute or two * Children's Corner * Humour: Can you bear
it?
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CARITAS AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND
http://www.caritas.org.nz
Financing Debt Cancellation with IMF Gold
13 March 2005: Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand, the Catholic agency for
justice, peace and development has been following the issue of debt
cancellation closely and, together with Caritas partners around the world,
supports the proposal to use IMF gold as a means of debt cancellation....
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WORLD YOUTH DAY, COLOGNE, GERMANY
16-21 August 2005
Official site of the New Zealand National Pilgrimage to WYD, Cologne
http://www.worldyouthday.org.nz
En route to World Youth Day, our representatives will follow the path of St
Paul to the sites of the early Christian communities in Greece and Turkey,
as well as a visit to Gallipoli and Anzac Cove. Then its off to Cologne,
Germany for World Youth Day 2005. The Catholic Church's mega event -
hundreds of thousands of young people from all over the world coming
together, united around Pope John Paul, listening to the Word of God,
assisting at celebrations and participating in a festival of joy... See the
NZ World Youth Day Website for further info., or write to: Bill Dysart, C-
58 Osier Road, Greenmeadows, Napier. Email: ymachb@clear.net.nz
Fides News Service: On WYD 2005 web site young people of the world write
messages about Pope John Paul II. German Bishops call Catholics to give
generously to support World Youth Day and help renew missionary spirit.
http://www.fides.org/eng/news/2005/0504/11_4551.html
*********************************************************
Other WYD links:
The official international WYD Site:
http://www.wjt2005.de/index.php?id=6&si=1
The Vatican's WYD Website:
http://www.vatican.va/gmg/documents/gmg_2005_en.html
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EVENTS
DAYS 05: The National Youth Event of the National Council for Young
Catholics (for Years 12 and 13)
Auckland, 17th - 21st April 2005
http://www.ncyc.org.nz/?sid=11
DAYS is taking place in several regions across the Auckland Diocese,
allowing
participants to experience the unique atmosphere of each of the regions.
Each day features a regional youth activity, catechesis workshop and a
celebration of faith, friendship and fun!
Mariapolis 2005
Feilding Agricultural High School, North Street, Feilding.
20 - 24 April 2005
The Mariapolis is the annual gathering of the New Zealand members and
friends of the international Focolare Movement - http://www.focolare.org/en/
It's a time to relax, and refresh the spirit in a friendly and welcoming
atmosphere, and an opportunity to focus on the importance of Gospel values.
The Mariapolis is for everyone - all ages, all cultures, single people,
couples and families. Further details from: Focolare Centre, PO Box 11-826,
Wellington. E-mail: focolare@paradise.net.nz
Palmerston North Diocese: Jubilee Celebration of the Consecration of the
Diocese
7 May - 26 June 2005
Details on http://www.pndiocese.org.nz
"The History and Science of The Shroud of Turin" (Exhibition)
From 13 May 2005 "for a limited time"
Lower NZI, Aotea Centre, THE EDGE, Auckland, New Zealand
Full description on:
http://www.shroud.co.nz/Exhibition.htm
and:
http://premier.ticketek.co.nz/Ticketek/pipeline/ticketselect.asp?nt=THESHROUD&sc\
=THESHROUD
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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 ]
Executive Officer, Sacred Heart Cathedral Parish, Wellington
Details in 'Wel-com' April 2005, p.6 and from Peter Wood, tel. 027 453 754;
e-mail: pwood@paradise.net.nz
Editor, 'Wel-com' newspaper
http://www.welcom.org.nz
The Wellington Archdiocesan monthly newspaper 'Wel-com' seeks a senior
journalist for the position of managing editor. Details in 'Wel-com' April
2005 p. 15, and from Lorraine McArthur, Director of Archdiocesan Pastoral
Services, PO Box 1937, Wellington 6015. Tel: (04) 496 1706 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (04) 496 1706 end_of_the_skype_highlighting; e-mail:
l.mcarthur@wn.catholic.org.nz Applications close 1 May 2005.
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THE CONCLAVE
"Sede Vacante"
http://www.catholic.org.nz/pope/
Catholic Communications NZ's Website on the conclave has background
information about the papacy and the late Pope John Paul, with daily news
links.
"Church in Transition"
The U.S. newspaper National Catholic Reporter has a team covering the
conclave, led by its veteran Rome Correspondent John L. Allen Jr. Their
daily reports are here:
http://www.nationalcatholicreporter.org/update/conclave/conclave_index.htm
Asia News. "Voting for new pope begins Monday. Rules, numbers and mysteries
of the Conclave".
http://www.asianews.it/view.php?l=en&art=3037
Background articles, speculation and rumours from the international news
media, constantly updated:
Google News (U.S.) :
http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&ned=us&q=conclave&ie=UTF-8&scoring=d
NewsNow (U.K.) :
http://www.newsnow.co.uk/newsfeed/?name=The+Pope
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
God will be at work, by Fr John O'Connor
The Press
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/thepress/0,2106,3246194a12935,00.html
As the cardinals of the Catholic Church gather in secret to elect a new
pope, their aim is not simply to make a democratic decision, explains John
O'Connor, but to discern the mind of God....
Big, sexy Catholic, by Martin van Beynen.
The Press
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/thepress/0,2106,3249947a12937,00.html
Like many Catholics of my generation, I called it quits a few years after
the end of a fairly intense Catholic education and we went our separate
ways. Although it's true you never really give Catholicism the brush- off,
I've never looked back at the parting with a great sense of regret or
nostalgia. That was until the lingering death of Pope John Paul II, and the
whole business leading up to his stupendous funeral, which put the Church in
an altogether new light....
Pastor apologises for Pope comments
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,3246050a10,00.html
A Nelson church pastor says he has apologised for "flippant" comments that
he made to parishioners about Pope John Paul II the morning he died...
But someone's got to do it
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/southlandtimes/0,2106,3236155a6566,00.html
Perhaps it is too soon to talk resolutely of new beginnings for the Catholic
Church, writes The Southland Times in an editorial....
Extradition ruling reserved
http://www.odt.co.nz/Repository/ml.asp?Ref=T0RULzIwMDUvMDQvMTYjQXIwMzUwNQ==&Mode\
=HTML&Locale=english-skin-custom
Sydney: An Australian Federal Court judge yesterday reserved his decision on
whether two Catholic clergymen should be extradited to New Zealand to face
historic child abuse charges....
Sex assault clergymen fight extradition to NZ
NZPA Correspondent
http://www.odt.co.nz/Repository/ml.asp?Ref=T0RULzIwMDUvMDQvMTIjQXIwMjYwMQ==&Mode\
=HTML&Locale=english-skin-custom
Sydney: Differences in the Australian and New Zealand justice systems could
prevent two Catholic clergymen from receiving a fair trial, their lawyer
said in a Sydney court yesterday....
Stories in Stone: First NZ-born architect to rise to prominence (photo)
http://www.odt.co.nz/Repository/ml.asp?Ref=T0RULzIwMDUvMDQvMTYjQXIxMDYwMA==&Mode\
=HTML&Locale=english-skin-custom
In Dunedin's Andersons Bay Cemetery lies the grave of one of Dunedin's
famous early architects, Francis William Petre. The Petres were one of
England's oldest and most influential Catholic families, and Francis's
religious faith played a major role in his career...
Housing Costs A Major Problem For Poor
http://xtramsn.co.nz/news/0,,11964-4286985,00.html
A Council of Christian Social Services report shows more than 60 percent of
food bank clients spend about a third of their income on housing....
Don Brash - Excellence in Education
New Zealand National Party 13 April 2005
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0504/S00286.htm
["... if non-Catholic parents want to send their children to Catholic
schools, perhaps because they respect the values inculcated in such schools,
and the schools want to accept additional non-Catholic pupils, it is surely
outrageous that the Government stops parents from exercising that
choice...."]
[The following stories are not available on the newspapers' free Websites.
They can be read at public libraries, or via the libraries' free Newztext
service for borrowers]
Cathedral Mass farewells Pope
The Press - News - 12 Apr 2005 - Page 3
Hundreds of people attended the solemn Requiem Mass at the Cathedral of the
Blessed Sacrament in Christchurch to mark the passing of the Pope, who died
on April 2....
Teacher on child porn charges named
The Dominion Post - News - 12 Apr 2005 - Page 4
A secondary school teacher accused of importing child pornography has a long
history of teaching at a Catholic boys school in Auckland. Barry Callow, 59,
of Glendowie in Auckland, previously taught at Auckland's Sacred Heart
College, a boys' high school, but resigned at the end of 2002 after taking
long-term sick leave....
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CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS NZ
MEDIA RELEASES
http://www.cathcom.org.nz/media.php
Auckland Mass to have its focus on Rome as Cardinals vote (15 Apr 2005)
Bishop Pat Dunn, Catholic Bishop of Auckland, will celebrate a Mass with a
special focus in St Patrick's Cathedral, at 7.30pm next Monday (18 April).
The celebration has been deliberately planned to coincide with the beginning
of the Conclave in Rome, being held to elect a new Pope to succeed Pope John
Paul II....
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MARIST MESSENGER
http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz/index.php
From the April 2005 issue (full text)...
Homily for Anzac Day
Fr Brian Wysocki speaks of war and forgiveness at St Mary of the Angels
Church in Wellington, 25 April ,2002.
Do This in Memory of Me
Sean Mulcahy reflects on how a family ritual of fish and chips helps him
reflect on Eucharist and Anzac Day
How Peter Chanel Died
According to the Oral Tradition of the death of St Peter Chanel given by Br
Petelo Sekeme SM - 27 April 2004, at Poi, Futuna
Focus
This month the Editor reflects on the meaning of the Resurrection.
Also in the April issue ...
* Fr Joseph Seon (part 3) * Self-Care * Saint Faustina Kowalska * Stonor
House * Poems * A minute or two * Children's Corner * Humour: Can you bear
it?
********************************************************
CARITAS AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND
http://www.caritas.org.nz
Financing Debt Cancellation with IMF Gold
13 March 2005: Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand, the Catholic agency for
justice, peace and development has been following the issue of debt
cancellation closely and, together with Caritas partners around the world,
supports the proposal to use IMF gold as a means of debt cancellation....
********************************************************
WORLD YOUTH DAY, COLOGNE, GERMANY
16-21 August 2005
Official site of the New Zealand National Pilgrimage to WYD, Cologne
http://www.worldyouthday.org.nz
En route to World Youth Day, our representatives will follow the path of St
Paul to the sites of the early Christian communities in Greece and Turkey,
as well as a visit to Gallipoli and Anzac Cove. Then its off to Cologne,
Germany for World Youth Day 2005. The Catholic Church's mega event -
hundreds of thousands of young people from all over the world coming
together, united around Pope John Paul, listening to the Word of God,
assisting at celebrations and participating in a festival of joy... See the
NZ World Youth Day Website for further info., or write to: Bill Dysart, C-
58 Osier Road, Greenmeadows, Napier. Email: ymachb@clear.net.nz
Fides News Service: On WYD 2005 web site young people of the world write
messages about Pope John Paul II. German Bishops call Catholics to give
generously to support World Youth Day and help renew missionary spirit.
http://www.fides.org/eng/news/2005/0504/11_4551.html
*********************************************************
Other WYD links:
The official international WYD Site:
http://www.wjt2005.de/index.php?id=6&si=1
The Vatican's WYD Website:
http://www.vatican.va/gmg/documents/gmg_2005_en.html
*************************************************************
EVENTS
DAYS 05: The National Youth Event of the National Council for Young
Catholics (for Years 12 and 13)
Auckland, 17th - 21st April 2005
http://www.ncyc.org.nz/?sid=11
DAYS is taking place in several regions across the Auckland Diocese,
allowing
participants to experience the unique atmosphere of each of the regions.
Each day features a regional youth activity, catechesis workshop and a
celebration of faith, friendship and fun!
Mariapolis 2005
Feilding Agricultural High School, North Street, Feilding.
20 - 24 April 2005
The Mariapolis is the annual gathering of the New Zealand members and
friends of the international Focolare Movement - http://www.focolare.org/en/
It's a time to relax, and refresh the spirit in a friendly and welcoming
atmosphere, and an opportunity to focus on the importance of Gospel values.
The Mariapolis is for everyone - all ages, all cultures, single people,
couples and families. Further details from: Focolare Centre, PO Box 11-826,
Wellington. E-mail: focolare@paradise.net.nz
Palmerston North Diocese: Jubilee Celebration of the Consecration of the
Diocese
7 May - 26 June 2005
Details on http://www.pndiocese.org.nz
"The History and Science of The Shroud of Turin" (Exhibition)
From 13 May 2005 "for a limited time"
Lower NZI, Aotea Centre, THE EDGE, Auckland, New Zealand
Full description on:
http://www.shroud.co.nz/Exhibition.htm
and:
http://premier.ticketek.co.nz/Ticketek/pipeline/ticketselect.asp?nt=THESHROUD&sc\
=THESHROUD
*********************************************************
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 ]
Executive Officer, Sacred Heart Cathedral Parish, Wellington
Details in 'Wel-com' April 2005, p.6 and from Peter Wood, tel. 027 453 754;
e-mail: pwood@paradise.net.nz
Editor, 'Wel-com' newspaper
http://www.welcom.org.nz
The Wellington Archdiocesan monthly newspaper 'Wel-com' seeks a senior
journalist for the position of managing editor. Details in 'Wel-com' April
2005 p. 15, and from Lorraine McArthur, Director of Archdiocesan Pastoral
Services, PO Box 1937, Wellington 6015. Tel: (04) 496 1706 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (04) 496 1706 end_of_the_skype_highlighting; e-mail:
l.mcarthur@wn.catholic.org.nz Applications close 1 May 2005.
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Sunday, April 10, 2005
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In this newsletter ...
1. Pope John Paul II, 1920 - 2005: Links to a small number of reports of
his Requiem Mass in Rome, and an obituary
2. General News: Interview with Archbishop Dew - Plaque to commemorate
Bishop Pompallier - Obituary of Father Brian Scanlan.
3. Articles about Pope John Paul in the New Zealand secular press: Personal
Impressions - Requiem Masses - Tributes, Editorials, Opinion-Pieces -
Cartoons
4. 'NZ Catholic' newspaper, No. 209, April 10-23, 2005
5. Catholic Communications NZ. Media Release. Marking a unique moment in
history - John Paul II R.I.P. (03 Apr 2005)
6. Catholictv.net. Highlights of the Requiem Mass for Pope John Paul II,
Sacred Heart Cathedral, Wellington
7. World Youth Day, Cologne, Germany 16-21 August 2005
8. "The Word From Rome"
9. Events
10. Employment
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1. POPE JOHN PAUL II, 1920 - 2005
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon him.
May he rest in peace. Amen.
Catholic Communications NZ's Website about Pope John Paul - at
http://www.pope.net.nz - includes a biography and a Quote of the Day from
his writings and speeches, a description of John
Paul's visit to New Zealand in 1986, and information about the papacy and
the organization of the conclave which elects the Pope.
Pope Laid to Rest As World Bids Farewell
http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldlatest/story/0,1280,-4923527,00.html
Vatican City (AP) - With presidents and kings looking on, hundreds of
thousands of pilgrims in St. Peter's Square sang, applauded and chanted for
the church to declare John Paul II a saint as the pope was laid to rest
Friday in an unprecedented gathering of the mighty and the meek....
German Cardinal Delivers Moving Homily
http://www.newsday.com/news/nationworld/world/wire/sns-ap-pope-ratzinger,0,24173\
51.story?coll=sns-ap-world-headlines
Vatican City -- German Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, a Vatican theologian with
a reputation for coldness, moved mourners to tears Friday with a homily that
painted an image of John Paul II benevolently looking down on St. Peter's
Square from a window in heaven.
"He was a magnificent pope who presided over a controversial pontificate."
An obituary of Pope John Paul by John L. Allen, Vatican Correspondent of the
National Catholic Reporter
http://www.nationalcatholicreporter.org/update/conclave/jp_obit_main.htm
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2. GENERAL NEWS
Wellington's new archbishop both diplomat and priest
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?c_id=1&ObjectID=10119473
Pride may be a sin but I think we can forgive the newly installed Archbishop
of Wellington, John Dew, for wanting to show off a little. In any case, it
is a thing - albeit a grandly named thing - he is keen on showing off...
Plaque service . Moeraki
Otago Daily Times (full text)
A plaque erected to the memory of the pioneer Catholic missionary, Bishop
Jean-Baptiste Pompallier, will be unveiled and blessed on Sunday, May 1, at
Moeraki. The unveiling and blessing will be conducted by Catholic Bishop of
Dunedin, the Most Rev Colin Campbell, at the Kotahitanga Church, Moeraki, at
10 am. The plaque has been erected by Te Rununga O Moeraki and the Catholic
parishes of Oamaru and Palmerston to commemorate the first visit of Bishop
Pompallier to Moeraki on December 1, 1840, and the return of his remains on
January 28, 2002.
Journalism given up to follow the greatest story ever told . Brian Scanlan
Priest (obituary)
http://tinyurl.com/52l3w
Fr Brian Joseph Scanlan may have been a priest for about 50 years, but but
his days as a journalist continued to influence his life. For Fr Scanlan,
who died on March 17 aged 79, his life as a journalist and a Roman Catholic
priest were intertwined. Bishop Len Boyle described at Fr Scanlan's funeral
how for many years he tapped out church stories on what he called his "old
faithful typewriter"....
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3. POPE JOHN PAUL IN THE NZ SECULAR PRESS
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PERSONAL IMPRESSIONS
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John Paul's funeral makes an impression on Governor-General
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/waikatotimes/0,2106,3242535a6412,00.html
NZ Teen's Journey To Rome (TVNZ video report)
New Zealand teenager Tim Southall is on a year long exchange with a family
in Sicily and on Thursday made the trip up to Rome for a brief brush with
history
http://xtramsn.co.nz/news/0,,11964-4271758-56,00.html
A sad day for old friend from Petone
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,3236614a11,00.html
The Pope's high school friends expected him to become a great actor like
Richard Burton, Petone piano teacher and childhood friend Marianne Latyshev
says. Mrs Latyshev, now 80, grew up in Poland. Her family moved to Wadowice
and she met Karol Wojtyla, who was later to become Pope John Paul II, at
joint high school drama productions.
Nun's close links with Pope recalled
http://www.stuff.co.nz/otago/0,2106,3238234a6017,00.html
With the Pope's death, retired Dunedin chartered accountant Bernie Pettit
has found memories of his sibling, Sister Mary Venard, flooding back. She
became a Vatican-based archivist for the worldwide Order of Our Lady of the
Sacred Heart and had a close association with Pope John Paul II, meeting him
many times over the years....
'Young people brought the Pope alive'
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?c_id=1&ObjectID=10118762
Brother Richard Dunleavy spent 13 years in Rome as secretary-general of the
Marist Brothers. During that time he met the Pope several times. He says he
has special memories of those occasions.
The Pope in NZ: sapphire eyes, a remarkable man
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/dominionpost/0,2106,3237396a6479,00.html
A charismatic personality and piercing "sapphire blue eyes" have been
ingrained in the memory of former prime minister Jim Bolger since his 1986
meeting with Pope John Paul II.
48 congested hours down in God's outpost
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?c_id=1&ObjectID=10118659
Pope John Paul II made the first visit to New Zealand by a Pope, for 48
crammed hours in late November 1986. As the trip was being planned, a Herald
report relayed alarming speculation that the Pope might come for just one
day. Father Jim Lyons, media co-ordinator for the tour, suggested that
perhaps someone at the Vatican had looked at a map of New Zealand and
thought it was an offshore island warranting just a short hop...
Golden welcome for Pope's Kiwi visit
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/thepress/0,2106,3236290a6530,00.html
South Island Catholics hold warm memories of Pope John Paul II's five-hour
visit to Christchurch in 1986.
PM recalls private Pope meeting with awe
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?c_id=1&ObjectID=10118556
An audience with Pope John Paul II in his private library was an awesome
experience, Prime Minister Helen Clark said yesterday.
Kiwis shared some special moments with John Paul II (photo)
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?c_id=1&ObjectID=10118555
[Olga Cornwall, Ian and Marie Thompson, Father Ezio Blasoni and NZ Herald
photographer Glenn Jeffrey recall their encounters with the Pope].
A 'tremendous love' shone from Pope
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?c_id=1&ObjectID=10118565
When Benjamin Bayer had his face cupped in the loving hands of Pope John
Paul II it was as if he was the only child in the world. "The way that the
Holy Father reached out to him, even in his own frail nature, with his eyes
shining you could just see the tremendous love in his eyes," recalls
Benjamin's mother, Colleen Bayer.
Playtime at the Vatican
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?c_id=1&ObjectID=10118568
New Zealander Oscar Roggen has fond memories of the day his daughter played
hide-and-seek with Pope John Paul II.
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REQUIEM MASSES
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SPECIAL YOUTH MASS FOR JP II:
This Sunday night (April 10th) at 7pm - St. Patrick's Cathedral, Auckland
Tributes carry prayers for Pope
http://tinyurl.com/4m9fd
White and gold balloons carrying prayers floated over the city yesterday as
Dunedin's Roman Catholic school pupils marked the death of Pope John Paul
II...
All faiths unite to pay their final respects
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?ObjectID=10119539
At St Patrick's Cathedral in Auckland they came from all walks of life, all
ages and all faiths, to pay their final respects to Pope John Paul II....
Hundreds gather as Taranaki pays respect
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/dailynews/0,2106,3241238a6002,00.html
Mass for Pope
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/southlandtimes/0,2106,3241146a6568,00.html
Hundreds of Southlanders turned out last night to fill St Mary's Basilica
for a celebration of the life of Pope John Paul 2...
Requiem Mass For Pope
http://xtramsn.co.nz/news/0,,11964-4263720,00.html
More than 700 people have filled Wellington's Sacred Heart Cathedral to
farewell Pope John Paul the Second....
Student Mass marks death of school's namesake and inspiration
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?c_id=1&ObjectID=10118760
Students of John Paul College in Rotorua are among the millions feeling the
loss of the Pope....
'People's Pope' mourned at services
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/dominionpost/0,2106,3236223a6000,00.html
New Zealanders have mourned the passing of the "people's Pope" at church
services throughout the country.
Taranaki congregations join in prayers
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/dailynews/0,2106,3236370a6002,00.html
There were special prayers for Pope John Paul II during Mass at Catholic
churches throughout Taranaki yesterday.
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TRIBUTES, EDITORIALS, OPINION-PIECES
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Website for young people to pay tribute to Pope :
http://www.jp2.org.nz
PM: Pope made the world better place
http://tvnz.co.nz/view/news_national_story_skin/491360%3fformat=html
Religion scores palpable hit,
by Melanie Bunce, a Dunedin student
http://tinyurl.com/4wbyf
The Pope's legacy (editorial, Otago Daily Times)
http://tinyurl.com/4qsgl
Conservative Pope created a revolution (editorial - NZ Herald)
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?c_id=466&ObjectID=10118480
One of the great popes
Editorial - Dominion Post, Wellington)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/dominionpost/0,2106,3237385a6483,00.html
World is the poorer
(editorial - Timaru Herald)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/timaruherald/0,2106,3236348a6573,00.html
The Pope who made a diference
(editorial - Manawatu Standard)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/manawatustandard/0,2106,3237097a6504,00.html
Legacy of Pope triumph of autocracy in troubled times,
by Chris Trotter, editor of the New Zealand Political Review.
http://tinyurl.com/3q45p
Was it John Paul we loved, or the big story?,
by John Roughan, NZ Herald assistant editor
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?ObjectID=10119463
Saintly Pope a contrast with religious hypocrite,
by Rosemary McLeod
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/thepress/0,2106,3239664a12937,00.html
A deep sense of appreciation
Press Release: Anglican Church in Aotearoa
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0504/S00096.htm
Farewell to a Champion of Human Rights
Press Release: Caritas Aotearoa
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0504/S00066.htm
Jim Anderton: Statement on Pope John Paul II
Press Release: Progressive Party
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0504/S00086.htm
Simple prayers will ensure he is remembered,
by Dr John Dunn, principal of the Catholic Institute of Theology, Auckland.
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?c_id=1&ObjectID=10118763
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CARTOONS
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Guy Body: Pope John Paul II 1920-2005
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?c_id=466&ObjectID=10118503
Garrick Tremain: The Pope checks in
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,3236161a2580,00.html
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4. 'NZ CATHOLIC'
http;//www.nzcatholic.org.nz
No. 209, April 10-23, 2005
New Zealanders gather to honour John Paul II
AUCKLAND - Cathedrals around the country became temporary shrines last week
as Catholics and non-Catholics flocked to remember Pope John Paul II.....
Cardinal felt "huge" loss
WELLINGTON - While the death of Pope John Paul II was not a shock when it
was announced last Sunday morning (NZ time), Catholics around the world
still felt a great emptiness as the news filtered through....
End of a "wonderful pontificate"
HAMILTON - While Bishop Denis Browne was preparing for Mass in Gisborne last
Sunday morning, he heard of Pope John Paul II's death....
Also in this issue ....
NATIONAL
Vietnamese woman remembers Pope ... Centennial celebrations near for iconic
basilica ... Silver celebrations to run for months
FEATURES
The PRESENCE of parents means a lot to children ... Conversion: Husband's
return prepared the way ... "Co-creating with the Creator" is contemplation
for artist
OPINION
Editorial: A holy Pope goes to his reward ... Letters ... Malcolm Evans
INTERNATIONAL
Special commemorative section on Pope John Paul II ... No clear favourite
seen for a papal successor ... Mass attendance down in Aceh ... Conference
considers creation of a just peace in Iraq ... Final Communion for Terri
Schiavo before she dies ... Cardinal has positive message ... Good bishops
good managers? ... Not all joy at Easter ... In Brief
REGULAR FEATURES
Books, Monitor, Clips, Net Scene, Tape Deck, Think Page, The Doolans,
Question Box, Caption Contest, Cryptic Crossword, Who Said?, 40 Years Ago,
Dio. Diary, Kit's Corner, Scripture, Wit's End.
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5. CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS NZ
MEDIA RELEASES
http://www.cathcom.org.nz/media.php
Marking a unique moment in history - John Paul II R.I.P. (03 Apr 2005)
The Catholic Church in New Zealand joins with people of goodwill from all
over the world to give thanks to God for the life of one of the World's
great leaders of modern time and commend him into God's loving hands....
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6. CATHOLIC WEB TV
Wellington Archdiocesan Media Centre
http://www.catholictv.net
Requiem Mass for Pope John Paul II, Sacred Heart Cathedral, Wellington
http://win.playstream.com/catholictv/jpiireqiuem56.wmv
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7. WORLD YOUTH DAY, COLOGNE, GERMANY
16-21 August 2005
Official site of the New Zealand National Pilgrimage to WYD, Cologne
http://www.worldyouthday.org.nz
En route to World Youth Day, our representatives will follow the path of St
Paul to the sites of the early Christian communities in Greece and Turkey,
as well as a visit to Gallipoli and Anzac Cove. Then its off to Cologne,
Germany for World Youth Day 2005. The Catholic Church's mega event -
hundreds of thousands of young people from all over the world coming
together, united around Pope John Paul, listening to the Word of God,
assisting at celebrations and participating in a festival of joy... See the
NZ World Youth Day Website for further info., or write to: Bill Dysart, C-
58 Osier Road, Greenmeadows, Napier. Email: ymachb@clear.net.nz
Other WYD links:
The official international WYD Site:
http://www.wjt2005.de/index.php?id=6&si=1
The Vatican's WYD Website:
http://www.vatican.va/gmg/documents/gmg_2005_en.html
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8. "THE WORD FROM ROME"
http://www.nationalcatholicreporter.org/word/
A weekly column by the National Catholic Reporter's full-time correspondent
in Rome, John L. Allen Jr.
John L. Allen Jr. is leading a team of NCR writers and editors in covering
the mourning period for Pope John Paul II and the election of his successor.
In the meantime there will be no Word From Rome column. Here is a link to
John Allen's obituary of the pope:
"He was a magnificent pope who presided over a controversial pontificate."
http://www.nationalcatholicreporter.org/update/conclave/jp_obit_main.htm
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9. EVENTS
DAYS 05: The National Youth Event of the National Council for Young
Catholics (for Years 12 and 13)
Auckland, 17th - 21st April 2005
http://www.ncyc.org.nz/?sid=11
DAYS will take place in several regions across the Auckland Diocese allowing
participants to experience the unique atmosphere of each of the regions.
Each day will feature a regional youth activity, catechesis workshop and a
celebration of faith, friendship and fun!
Mariapolis 2005
Feilding Agricultural High School, North Street, Feilding.
20 - 24 April 2005
The Mariapolis is the annual gathering of the New Zealand members and
friends of the international Focolare Movement - http://www.focolare.org/en/
It's a time to relax, and refresh the spirit in a friendly and welcoming
atmosphere, and an opportunity to focus on the importance of Gospel values.
The Mariapolis is for everyone - all ages, all cultures, single people,
couples and families. Further details from: Focolare Centre, PO Box 11-826,
Wellington. E-mail: focolare@paradise.net.nz
Palmerston North Diocese: Jubilee Celebration of the Consecration of the
Diocese
7 May - 26 June 2005
Details on http://www.pndiocese.org.nz
"The History and Science of The Shroud of Turin" (Exhibition)
From 13 May 2005 "for a limited time"
Lower NZI, Aotea Centre, THE EDGE, Auckland, New Zealand
Full description on:
http://www.shroud.co.nz/Exhibition.htm
and:
http://premier.ticketek.co.nz/Ticketek/pipeline/ticketselect.asp?nt=THESHROUD&sc\
=THESHROUD
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10. 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 ]
Director, Catholic Social Services, Otago-Southland
Details in 'NZ Catholic' Mar.27-Apr 9 2005, p. 22, and from: Office
Administrator, Catholic Social Services, PO Box 2763, Dunedin. Tel: (03) 477
3403; fax: (03) 477 3298; e-mail: catholicsocialservices@clear.net.nz
Applications close 15 April 2005.
Executive Officer, Sacred Heart Cathedral Parish, Wellington
Details in 'Wel-com' April 2005, p.6 and from Peter Wood, tel. 027 453 754;
e-mail: pwood@paradise.net.nz
Editor, 'Wel-com' newspaper
http://www.welcom.org.nz
The Wellington Archdiocesan monthly newspaper 'Wel-com' seeks a senior
journalist for the position of managing editor. Details in 'Wel-com' April
2005 p. 15, and from Lorraine McArthur, Director of Archdiocesan Pastoral
Services, PO Box 1937, Wellington 6015. Tel: (04) 496 1706 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (04) 496 1706 end_of_the_skype_highlighting; e-mail:
l.mcarthur@wn.catholic.org.nz Applications close 1 May 2005.
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In this newsletter ...
1. Pope John Paul II, 1920 - 2005: Links to a small number of reports of
his Requiem Mass in Rome, and an obituary
2. General News: Interview with Archbishop Dew - Plaque to commemorate
Bishop Pompallier - Obituary of Father Brian Scanlan.
3. Articles about Pope John Paul in the New Zealand secular press: Personal
Impressions - Requiem Masses - Tributes, Editorials, Opinion-Pieces -
Cartoons
4. 'NZ Catholic' newspaper, No. 209, April 10-23, 2005
5. Catholic Communications NZ. Media Release. Marking a unique moment in
history - John Paul II R.I.P. (03 Apr 2005)
6. Catholictv.net. Highlights of the Requiem Mass for Pope John Paul II,
Sacred Heart Cathedral, Wellington
7. World Youth Day, Cologne, Germany 16-21 August 2005
8. "The Word From Rome"
9. Events
10. Employment
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1. POPE JOHN PAUL II, 1920 - 2005
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon him.
May he rest in peace. Amen.
Catholic Communications NZ's Website about Pope John Paul - at
http://www.pope.net.nz - includes a biography and a Quote of the Day from
his writings and speeches, a description of John
Paul's visit to New Zealand in 1986, and information about the papacy and
the organization of the conclave which elects the Pope.
Pope Laid to Rest As World Bids Farewell
http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldlatest/story/0,1280,-4923527,00.html
Vatican City (AP) - With presidents and kings looking on, hundreds of
thousands of pilgrims in St. Peter's Square sang, applauded and chanted for
the church to declare John Paul II a saint as the pope was laid to rest
Friday in an unprecedented gathering of the mighty and the meek....
German Cardinal Delivers Moving Homily
http://www.newsday.com/news/nationworld/world/wire/sns-ap-pope-ratzinger,0,24173\
51.story?coll=sns-ap-world-headlines
Vatican City -- German Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, a Vatican theologian with
a reputation for coldness, moved mourners to tears Friday with a homily that
painted an image of John Paul II benevolently looking down on St. Peter's
Square from a window in heaven.
"He was a magnificent pope who presided over a controversial pontificate."
An obituary of Pope John Paul by John L. Allen, Vatican Correspondent of the
National Catholic Reporter
http://www.nationalcatholicreporter.org/update/conclave/jp_obit_main.htm
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2. GENERAL NEWS
Wellington's new archbishop both diplomat and priest
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?c_id=1&ObjectID=10119473
Pride may be a sin but I think we can forgive the newly installed Archbishop
of Wellington, John Dew, for wanting to show off a little. In any case, it
is a thing - albeit a grandly named thing - he is keen on showing off...
Plaque service . Moeraki
Otago Daily Times (full text)
A plaque erected to the memory of the pioneer Catholic missionary, Bishop
Jean-Baptiste Pompallier, will be unveiled and blessed on Sunday, May 1, at
Moeraki. The unveiling and blessing will be conducted by Catholic Bishop of
Dunedin, the Most Rev Colin Campbell, at the Kotahitanga Church, Moeraki, at
10 am. The plaque has been erected by Te Rununga O Moeraki and the Catholic
parishes of Oamaru and Palmerston to commemorate the first visit of Bishop
Pompallier to Moeraki on December 1, 1840, and the return of his remains on
January 28, 2002.
Journalism given up to follow the greatest story ever told . Brian Scanlan
Priest (obituary)
http://tinyurl.com/52l3w
Fr Brian Joseph Scanlan may have been a priest for about 50 years, but but
his days as a journalist continued to influence his life. For Fr Scanlan,
who died on March 17 aged 79, his life as a journalist and a Roman Catholic
priest were intertwined. Bishop Len Boyle described at Fr Scanlan's funeral
how for many years he tapped out church stories on what he called his "old
faithful typewriter"....
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3. POPE JOHN PAUL IN THE NZ SECULAR PRESS
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PERSONAL IMPRESSIONS
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John Paul's funeral makes an impression on Governor-General
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/waikatotimes/0,2106,3242535a6412,00.html
NZ Teen's Journey To Rome (TVNZ video report)
New Zealand teenager Tim Southall is on a year long exchange with a family
in Sicily and on Thursday made the trip up to Rome for a brief brush with
history
http://xtramsn.co.nz/news/0,,11964-4271758-56,00.html
A sad day for old friend from Petone
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,3236614a11,00.html
The Pope's high school friends expected him to become a great actor like
Richard Burton, Petone piano teacher and childhood friend Marianne Latyshev
says. Mrs Latyshev, now 80, grew up in Poland. Her family moved to Wadowice
and she met Karol Wojtyla, who was later to become Pope John Paul II, at
joint high school drama productions.
Nun's close links with Pope recalled
http://www.stuff.co.nz/otago/0,2106,3238234a6017,00.html
With the Pope's death, retired Dunedin chartered accountant Bernie Pettit
has found memories of his sibling, Sister Mary Venard, flooding back. She
became a Vatican-based archivist for the worldwide Order of Our Lady of the
Sacred Heart and had a close association with Pope John Paul II, meeting him
many times over the years....
'Young people brought the Pope alive'
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?c_id=1&ObjectID=10118762
Brother Richard Dunleavy spent 13 years in Rome as secretary-general of the
Marist Brothers. During that time he met the Pope several times. He says he
has special memories of those occasions.
The Pope in NZ: sapphire eyes, a remarkable man
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/dominionpost/0,2106,3237396a6479,00.html
A charismatic personality and piercing "sapphire blue eyes" have been
ingrained in the memory of former prime minister Jim Bolger since his 1986
meeting with Pope John Paul II.
48 congested hours down in God's outpost
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?c_id=1&ObjectID=10118659
Pope John Paul II made the first visit to New Zealand by a Pope, for 48
crammed hours in late November 1986. As the trip was being planned, a Herald
report relayed alarming speculation that the Pope might come for just one
day. Father Jim Lyons, media co-ordinator for the tour, suggested that
perhaps someone at the Vatican had looked at a map of New Zealand and
thought it was an offshore island warranting just a short hop...
Golden welcome for Pope's Kiwi visit
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/thepress/0,2106,3236290a6530,00.html
South Island Catholics hold warm memories of Pope John Paul II's five-hour
visit to Christchurch in 1986.
PM recalls private Pope meeting with awe
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?c_id=1&ObjectID=10118556
An audience with Pope John Paul II in his private library was an awesome
experience, Prime Minister Helen Clark said yesterday.
Kiwis shared some special moments with John Paul II (photo)
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?c_id=1&ObjectID=10118555
[Olga Cornwall, Ian and Marie Thompson, Father Ezio Blasoni and NZ Herald
photographer Glenn Jeffrey recall their encounters with the Pope].
A 'tremendous love' shone from Pope
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?c_id=1&ObjectID=10118565
When Benjamin Bayer had his face cupped in the loving hands of Pope John
Paul II it was as if he was the only child in the world. "The way that the
Holy Father reached out to him, even in his own frail nature, with his eyes
shining you could just see the tremendous love in his eyes," recalls
Benjamin's mother, Colleen Bayer.
Playtime at the Vatican
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?c_id=1&ObjectID=10118568
New Zealander Oscar Roggen has fond memories of the day his daughter played
hide-and-seek with Pope John Paul II.
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REQUIEM MASSES
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SPECIAL YOUTH MASS FOR JP II:
This Sunday night (April 10th) at 7pm - St. Patrick's Cathedral, Auckland
Tributes carry prayers for Pope
http://tinyurl.com/4m9fd
White and gold balloons carrying prayers floated over the city yesterday as
Dunedin's Roman Catholic school pupils marked the death of Pope John Paul
II...
All faiths unite to pay their final respects
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?ObjectID=10119539
At St Patrick's Cathedral in Auckland they came from all walks of life, all
ages and all faiths, to pay their final respects to Pope John Paul II....
Hundreds gather as Taranaki pays respect
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/dailynews/0,2106,3241238a6002,00.html
Mass for Pope
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/southlandtimes/0,2106,3241146a6568,00.html
Hundreds of Southlanders turned out last night to fill St Mary's Basilica
for a celebration of the life of Pope John Paul 2...
Requiem Mass For Pope
http://xtramsn.co.nz/news/0,,11964-4263720,00.html
More than 700 people have filled Wellington's Sacred Heart Cathedral to
farewell Pope John Paul the Second....
Student Mass marks death of school's namesake and inspiration
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?c_id=1&ObjectID=10118760
Students of John Paul College in Rotorua are among the millions feeling the
loss of the Pope....
'People's Pope' mourned at services
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/dominionpost/0,2106,3236223a6000,00.html
New Zealanders have mourned the passing of the "people's Pope" at church
services throughout the country.
Taranaki congregations join in prayers
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/dailynews/0,2106,3236370a6002,00.html
There were special prayers for Pope John Paul II during Mass at Catholic
churches throughout Taranaki yesterday.
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TRIBUTES, EDITORIALS, OPINION-PIECES
************************************
Website for young people to pay tribute to Pope :
http://www.jp2.org.nz
PM: Pope made the world better place
http://tvnz.co.nz/view/news_national_story_skin/491360%3fformat=html
Religion scores palpable hit,
by Melanie Bunce, a Dunedin student
http://tinyurl.com/4wbyf
The Pope's legacy (editorial, Otago Daily Times)
http://tinyurl.com/4qsgl
Conservative Pope created a revolution (editorial - NZ Herald)
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?c_id=466&ObjectID=10118480
One of the great popes
Editorial - Dominion Post, Wellington)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/dominionpost/0,2106,3237385a6483,00.html
World is the poorer
(editorial - Timaru Herald)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/timaruherald/0,2106,3236348a6573,00.html
The Pope who made a diference
(editorial - Manawatu Standard)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/manawatustandard/0,2106,3237097a6504,00.html
Legacy of Pope triumph of autocracy in troubled times,
by Chris Trotter, editor of the New Zealand Political Review.
http://tinyurl.com/3q45p
Was it John Paul we loved, or the big story?,
by John Roughan, NZ Herald assistant editor
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?ObjectID=10119463
Saintly Pope a contrast with religious hypocrite,
by Rosemary McLeod
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/thepress/0,2106,3239664a12937,00.html
A deep sense of appreciation
Press Release: Anglican Church in Aotearoa
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0504/S00096.htm
Farewell to a Champion of Human Rights
Press Release: Caritas Aotearoa
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0504/S00066.htm
Jim Anderton: Statement on Pope John Paul II
Press Release: Progressive Party
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0504/S00086.htm
Simple prayers will ensure he is remembered,
by Dr John Dunn, principal of the Catholic Institute of Theology, Auckland.
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?c_id=1&ObjectID=10118763
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CARTOONS
********
Guy Body: Pope John Paul II 1920-2005
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?c_id=466&ObjectID=10118503
Garrick Tremain: The Pope checks in
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,3236161a2580,00.html
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4. 'NZ CATHOLIC'
http;//www.nzcatholic.org.nz
No. 209, April 10-23, 2005
New Zealanders gather to honour John Paul II
AUCKLAND - Cathedrals around the country became temporary shrines last week
as Catholics and non-Catholics flocked to remember Pope John Paul II.....
Cardinal felt "huge" loss
WELLINGTON - While the death of Pope John Paul II was not a shock when it
was announced last Sunday morning (NZ time), Catholics around the world
still felt a great emptiness as the news filtered through....
End of a "wonderful pontificate"
HAMILTON - While Bishop Denis Browne was preparing for Mass in Gisborne last
Sunday morning, he heard of Pope John Paul II's death....
Also in this issue ....
NATIONAL
Vietnamese woman remembers Pope ... Centennial celebrations near for iconic
basilica ... Silver celebrations to run for months
FEATURES
The PRESENCE of parents means a lot to children ... Conversion: Husband's
return prepared the way ... "Co-creating with the Creator" is contemplation
for artist
OPINION
Editorial: A holy Pope goes to his reward ... Letters ... Malcolm Evans
INTERNATIONAL
Special commemorative section on Pope John Paul II ... No clear favourite
seen for a papal successor ... Mass attendance down in Aceh ... Conference
considers creation of a just peace in Iraq ... Final Communion for Terri
Schiavo before she dies ... Cardinal has positive message ... Good bishops
good managers? ... Not all joy at Easter ... In Brief
REGULAR FEATURES
Books, Monitor, Clips, Net Scene, Tape Deck, Think Page, The Doolans,
Question Box, Caption Contest, Cryptic Crossword, Who Said?, 40 Years Ago,
Dio. Diary, Kit's Corner, Scripture, Wit's End.
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5. CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS NZ
MEDIA RELEASES
http://www.cathcom.org.nz/media.php
Marking a unique moment in history - John Paul II R.I.P. (03 Apr 2005)
The Catholic Church in New Zealand joins with people of goodwill from all
over the world to give thanks to God for the life of one of the World's
great leaders of modern time and commend him into God's loving hands....
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6. CATHOLIC WEB TV
Wellington Archdiocesan Media Centre
http://www.catholictv.net
Requiem Mass for Pope John Paul II, Sacred Heart Cathedral, Wellington
http://win.playstream.com/catholictv/jpiireqiuem56.wmv
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7. WORLD YOUTH DAY, COLOGNE, GERMANY
16-21 August 2005
Official site of the New Zealand National Pilgrimage to WYD, Cologne
http://www.worldyouthday.org.nz
En route to World Youth Day, our representatives will follow the path of St
Paul to the sites of the early Christian communities in Greece and Turkey,
as well as a visit to Gallipoli and Anzac Cove. Then its off to Cologne,
Germany for World Youth Day 2005. The Catholic Church's mega event -
hundreds of thousands of young people from all over the world coming
together, united around Pope John Paul, listening to the Word of God,
assisting at celebrations and participating in a festival of joy... See the
NZ World Youth Day Website for further info., or write to: Bill Dysart, C-
58 Osier Road, Greenmeadows, Napier. Email: ymachb@clear.net.nz
Other WYD links:
The official international WYD Site:
http://www.wjt2005.de/index.php?id=6&si=1
The Vatican's WYD Website:
http://www.vatican.va/gmg/documents/gmg_2005_en.html
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8. "THE WORD FROM ROME"
http://www.nationalcatholicreporter.org/word/
A weekly column by the National Catholic Reporter's full-time correspondent
in Rome, John L. Allen Jr.
John L. Allen Jr. is leading a team of NCR writers and editors in covering
the mourning period for Pope John Paul II and the election of his successor.
In the meantime there will be no Word From Rome column. Here is a link to
John Allen's obituary of the pope:
"He was a magnificent pope who presided over a controversial pontificate."
http://www.nationalcatholicreporter.org/update/conclave/jp_obit_main.htm
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9. EVENTS
DAYS 05: The National Youth Event of the National Council for Young
Catholics (for Years 12 and 13)
Auckland, 17th - 21st April 2005
http://www.ncyc.org.nz/?sid=11
DAYS will take place in several regions across the Auckland Diocese allowing
participants to experience the unique atmosphere of each of the regions.
Each day will feature a regional youth activity, catechesis workshop and a
celebration of faith, friendship and fun!
Mariapolis 2005
Feilding Agricultural High School, North Street, Feilding.
20 - 24 April 2005
The Mariapolis is the annual gathering of the New Zealand members and
friends of the international Focolare Movement - http://www.focolare.org/en/
It's a time to relax, and refresh the spirit in a friendly and welcoming
atmosphere, and an opportunity to focus on the importance of Gospel values.
The Mariapolis is for everyone - all ages, all cultures, single people,
couples and families. Further details from: Focolare Centre, PO Box 11-826,
Wellington. E-mail: focolare@paradise.net.nz
Palmerston North Diocese: Jubilee Celebration of the Consecration of the
Diocese
7 May - 26 June 2005
Details on http://www.pndiocese.org.nz
"The History and Science of The Shroud of Turin" (Exhibition)
From 13 May 2005 "for a limited time"
Lower NZI, Aotea Centre, THE EDGE, Auckland, New Zealand
Full description on:
http://www.shroud.co.nz/Exhibition.htm
and:
http://premier.ticketek.co.nz/Ticketek/pipeline/ticketselect.asp?nt=THESHROUD&sc\
=THESHROUD
*********************************************************
10. 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 ]
Director, Catholic Social Services, Otago-Southland
Details in 'NZ Catholic' Mar.27-Apr 9 2005, p. 22, and from: Office
Administrator, Catholic Social Services, PO Box 2763, Dunedin. Tel: (03) 477
3403; fax: (03) 477 3298; e-mail: catholicsocialservices@clear.net.nz
Applications close 15 April 2005.
Executive Officer, Sacred Heart Cathedral Parish, Wellington
Details in 'Wel-com' April 2005, p.6 and from Peter Wood, tel. 027 453 754;
e-mail: pwood@paradise.net.nz
Editor, 'Wel-com' newspaper
http://www.welcom.org.nz
The Wellington Archdiocesan monthly newspaper 'Wel-com' seeks a senior
journalist for the position of managing editor. Details in 'Wel-com' April
2005 p. 15, and from Lorraine McArthur, Director of Archdiocesan Pastoral
Services, PO Box 1937, Wellington 6015. Tel: (04) 496 1706 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (04) 496 1706 end_of_the_skype_highlighting; e-mail:
l.mcarthur@wn.catholic.org.nz Applications close 1 May 2005.
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Sunday, April 3, 2005
**********************************************
POPE JOHN PAUL
The Vatican has announced that Pope John Paul II has died.
The 84-year-old Pontiff died this morning at 21.37 Roman time (7.37am NZT),
the BBC reported.
*********************************************
In view of the intense interest in the Pope, Catholic Communications NZ has
opened a special Website at http://www.pope.net.nz
Besides up-to-the-minute news, the site includes a biography of the Pope and
a Quote of the Day from his writings and speeches, a description of John
Paul's visit to New Zealand in 1986, and information about the papacy and
the organization of the conclave which elects the Pope.
More news of the Pope from the secular press, constantly updated:
Google News (US):
http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&ned=us&q=%2Bthe+pope&ie=UTF-8&scoring=d
News Now (UK):
http://www.newsnow.co.uk/newsfeed/?name=The+Pope
*****************************************************
FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Aucklanders Dedicate Mass To Pope (TVNZ Video report)
http://xtramsn.co.nz/news/0,,11964-4250988-56,00.html
Nearly a thousand people gathered at the Eucharistic Convention in Auckland
where their Nass was dedicated to the Pope....
Pope John Paul given "Last Rites"
http://tvnz.co.nz/view/news_national_story_skin/482754%3fformat=html
The Pope's worsening condition is weighing heavily on the minds of the
nearly half-a-million catholics in New Zealand. Special mention was made of
the Pope at lunchtime masses across the country...
New Zealand Catholics at prayer
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?c_id=1&ObjectID=10118435
At St Patrick's Cathedral in Auckland yesterday, Catholics gathered in front
of a candle-lit photo of the pontiff, reciting the Lord's Prayer and Hail
Marys....
Thousands hold vigil for Pope
http://home.nzcity.co.nz/news/default.asp?id=49058
Tens of thousands of people are holding vigil for the Pope in St Peter's
Square. New Zealand Catholic Communications Director Lyndsay Freer is
amongst them and says despite his extremely poor health, the Pope has been
able to approve a new papal ambassador to New Zealand. Archbishop of
Wellington John Dew says parishioners in New Zealand are being asked to pray
extra hard for the Pope. He says special prayer vigils will be held at
churches around the country tonight.
New Zealanders pray for the Pope
http://tvnz.co.nz/view/news_national_story_skin/482754%3fformat=html
The Pope's worsening condition is weighing heavily on the minds of the
nearly half-a-million catholics in New Zealand. Special mention was made of
the Pope at lunchtime masses across the country. The former Archbishop of
Wellington, Cardinal Tom Williams, says he will fly immediately to Rome if
the Pope dies to take part in selecting the new head of the Catholic
Church....
Prayers said around NZ for ailing Pope
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,3235279a10,00.html
Wellington Catholic Cathedral priest Father Maurice Carmody said special
prayers would be led at the cathedral's mass today and tomorrow. In
Auckland, thousands of Catholics were praying for the Pope at a mass lead by
Auckland Bishop Patrick Dunn at the Logan Campbell Centre....
Message from Patrick Dunn, Catholic bishop of Auckland
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?c_id=1&ObjectID=10118327
The Catholic community of Auckland joins Catholics of the other dioceses of
New Zealand and Catholics and people of goodwill from all over the world to
pray for and to commend into God's loving hands our universal pastor Pope
John Paul II....
2,000 At Auck. Eucharistic Convention This Weekend
'Divine Intervention' Brings Sister of late Vietnamese Cardinal to speak at
huge weekend Catholic Event at Auckland Showgrounds
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0504/S00005.htm
Christening celebration a tribute to park's new name
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/sundaystartimes/auckland/0,2106,3233610a6497,00.htm\
l
A tiny Ponsonby park will come alive with celebrations to reflect the area's
history. Pompallier Reserve has been renamed Bishop Pompallier Reserve to
highlight its connection with a man pivotal to Ponsonby's history, Bishop
Jean Baptiste Francois Pompallier (1801-1871)....
Vatican Denounces Terri Schiavo's Death
http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldlatest/story/0,1280,-4905098,00.html
Rome (AP) - The Vatican denounced the ``arbitrarily hastened'' death of
Terri Schiavo on Thursday as a violation of principles of Christianity and
civilization, and a cardinal described her end as a ``death sentence
executed through a cruel method...."
Facing reality is not betrayal of faith, by Leonard Pitts jr.
http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/11277900.htm
''Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him'' - Job 13:15
The incident is sharp in memory because it was a turning point: the moment I
finally accepted the unacceptable. My mom was going to lose her battle with
breast cancer. She was going to die.... As you've probably guessed, I'm
writing about Terri Schiavo. And I'm doing what I guess we all do when we
contemplate her tragedy. I am personalizing it....
*****************************************************
CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS NZ
MEDIA RELEASES
http://www.cathcom.org.nz/media.php
MEDIA RELEASES
Website on Pope's state of health now on line (02 Apr 2005 - full text)
In view of the grave state of health of Pope John Paul II, Catholic
Communictions announces that our special papal web site with
up-to-the-minute news releases on the Pope's condition is now accessible on
line at www.pope.net.nz Anyone interested can visit the site and read
bulletins on the state of the Pope's health as they come in from Rome. Also
available is a history of the Pope's pontificate, tributes and other
relevant facts.
**************************************************************
THE NATHANIEL REPORT
NZ Catholic Bioethics Centre
http://www.nathaniel.org.nz/natrpt14.htm
Issue fourteen ...
Editorial: Abortion - Technology and Truth (full text)
One in four pregnancies in New Zealand now end in abortion, compared with
one in ten two decades ago. The reasons are complex and need to be examined
within the context of some very significant demographic and sociological
changes. A focus on changing the law would, by itself, be an inadequate
approach to dealing with the increasing abortion rate....
Also in this issue ...
Update on the Human Assisted Reproductive Technology (HART) Bill
This piece identifies changes to the HART Bill recommended by the Health
Select Committee as the Bill enters the House to be debated by the Committee
of the Whole House. It also highlights those matters which, from a Catholic
perspective, are of 'grave concern'.
Clinical - Ethical Judgements without "short cuts"
This article by Australian moral theologian Gerald Gleeson explores the
debate among Catholic ethicists regarding the obligations towards
persistently unresponsive (PVS) patients and identifies two "short cuts"
that are commonly deployed in this debate.
Aged Health Care and Ethical Business Practice
A reflection by a practitioner in the field of leadership development and
management assessment, this article sets out three theories of leadership
behaviour which form the background to a series of questions designed to
stimulate those involved in aged care to reflect on the ethical nature of
their own behaviour.
The Starfish Programme
A wonderfully inspiring story of a remarkable New Zealand woman Liese
Groot-Alberts who has been part of a team transforming the conditions and
care of people with severe and terminal illness in a Philippines hospital.
Toi te Taiao: Use of Human Genes in Other Organisms
A short synopsis of the consultation process undertaken by Toi te Taiao on
the cultural, spiritual and ethical issues arising from the use of human
genes in other organisms.
**************************************************************
WORLD YOUTH DAY, COLOGNE, GERMANY
16-21 August 2005
Official site of the New Zealand National Pilgrimage to WYD, Cologne
http://www.worldyouthday.org.nz
En route to World Youth Day, our representatives will follow the path of St
Paul to the sites of the early Christian communities in Greece and Turkey,
as well as a visit to Gallipoli and Anzac Cove. Then its off to Cologne,
Germany for World Youth Day 2005. The Catholic Church's mega event -
hundreds of thousands of young people from all over the world coming
together, united around Pope John Paul, listening to the Word of God,
assisting at celebrations and participating in a festival of joy... See the
NZ World Youth Day Website for further info., or write to: Bill Dysart, C-
58 Osier Road, Greenmeadows, Napier. Email: ymachb@clear.net.nz
*********************************************************
Other WYD links:
The official international WYD Site:
http://www.wjt2005.de/index.php?id=6&si=1
The Vatican's WYD Website:
http://www.vatican.va/gmg/documents/gmg_2005_en.html
*************************************************************
"THE WORD FROM ROME"
http://www.nationalcatholicreporter.org/word/
A weekly column by the National Catholic Reporter's full-time correspondent
in Rome, John L. Allen Jr.
Summary of the column for April 1, 2005:
Cardinal Stafford on pope's health; feeding tubes; comparison with Schiavo
case; the 'Gang of Four'; the new feminism; Jesuit Fr. John O'Donnell, dead
at 60
********************************************************
EVENTS
The Eucharistic Convention, Auckland
Friday April 1st to Sunday 3 April 2005
http://www.eucharistic-convention.com
The Eucharistic Convention is an annual event organised by lay people of the
Catholic Church in the Diocese of Auckland, New Zealand.
Catholic Festival, Auckland
St Patrick's Cathedral and vicinity, Saturday 9 April 2005.
Opening Mass 11 am.
http://www.catholicfestival.org
The Catholic Festival is a celebration of our faith that will be joyful,
prayerful, reflective, informative and educational. The Festival is an
opportunity for all Catholics to display the gifts that God has given them,
thereby stengthening their faith and Catholic identity, to celebrate our
rich cultural diversity and to grow together in unity. The Festival is also
an opportunity for the many groups and religious communities to promote
their apostolates and seek members and vocations...
DAYS 05: The National Youth Event of the National Council for Young
Catholics (for Years 12 and 13)
Auckland, 17th - 21st April 2005
http://www.ncyc.org.nz/?sid=11
DAYS will take place in several regions across the Auckland Diocese allowing
participants to experience the unique atmosphere of each of the regions.
Each day will feature a regional youth activity, catechesis workshop and a
celebration of faith, friendship and fun!
Mariapolis 2005
Feilding Agricultural High School, North Street, Feilding.
Wednesday 20 - Sunday 24 April 2005
The Mariapolis is the annual gathering of the New Zealand members and
friends of the international Focolare Movement - http://www.focolare.org/en/
It's a time to relax, and refresh the spirit in a friendly and welcoming
atmosphere, and an opportunity to focus on the importance of Gospel values.
The Mariapolis is for everyone - all ages, all cultures, single people,
couples and families. Further details from: Focolare Centre, PO Box 11-826,
Wellington. E-mail: focolare@paradise.net.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 ]
Co-ordinator of Education for Pastoral Ministry, Catholic Diocese of Dunedin
http://www.dn.catholic.org.nz
Details in 'NZ Catholic' Mar.27-Apr 9 2005, p. 23, and from: Bishop's
Secretary, Private Bag 1941, Dunedin. Applications close 5 April 2005.
Director, Catholic Social Services, Otago-Southland
Details in 'NZ Catholic' Mar.27-Apr 9 2005, p. 22, and from: Office
Administrator, Catholic Social Services, PO Box 2763, Dunedin. Tel: (03) 477
3403; fax: (03) 477 3298; e-mail: catholicsocialservices@clear.net.nz
Applications close 15 April 2005.
***********************************************************
POPE JOHN PAUL
The Vatican has announced that Pope John Paul II has died.
The 84-year-old Pontiff died this morning at 21.37 Roman time (7.37am NZT),
the BBC reported.
*********************************************
In view of the intense interest in the Pope, Catholic Communications NZ has
opened a special Website at http://www.pope.net.nz
Besides up-to-the-minute news, the site includes a biography of the Pope and
a Quote of the Day from his writings and speeches, a description of John
Paul's visit to New Zealand in 1986, and information about the papacy and
the organization of the conclave which elects the Pope.
More news of the Pope from the secular press, constantly updated:
Google News (US):
http://news.google.com/news?hl=en&ned=us&q=%2Bthe+pope&ie=UTF-8&scoring=d
News Now (UK):
http://www.newsnow.co.uk/newsfeed/?name=The+Pope
*****************************************************
FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Aucklanders Dedicate Mass To Pope (TVNZ Video report)
http://xtramsn.co.nz/news/0,,11964-4250988-56,00.html
Nearly a thousand people gathered at the Eucharistic Convention in Auckland
where their Nass was dedicated to the Pope....
Pope John Paul given "Last Rites"
http://tvnz.co.nz/view/news_national_story_skin/482754%3fformat=html
The Pope's worsening condition is weighing heavily on the minds of the
nearly half-a-million catholics in New Zealand. Special mention was made of
the Pope at lunchtime masses across the country...
New Zealand Catholics at prayer
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?c_id=1&ObjectID=10118435
At St Patrick's Cathedral in Auckland yesterday, Catholics gathered in front
of a candle-lit photo of the pontiff, reciting the Lord's Prayer and Hail
Marys....
Thousands hold vigil for Pope
http://home.nzcity.co.nz/news/default.asp?id=49058
Tens of thousands of people are holding vigil for the Pope in St Peter's
Square. New Zealand Catholic Communications Director Lyndsay Freer is
amongst them and says despite his extremely poor health, the Pope has been
able to approve a new papal ambassador to New Zealand. Archbishop of
Wellington John Dew says parishioners in New Zealand are being asked to pray
extra hard for the Pope. He says special prayer vigils will be held at
churches around the country tonight.
New Zealanders pray for the Pope
http://tvnz.co.nz/view/news_national_story_skin/482754%3fformat=html
The Pope's worsening condition is weighing heavily on the minds of the
nearly half-a-million catholics in New Zealand. Special mention was made of
the Pope at lunchtime masses across the country. The former Archbishop of
Wellington, Cardinal Tom Williams, says he will fly immediately to Rome if
the Pope dies to take part in selecting the new head of the Catholic
Church....
Prayers said around NZ for ailing Pope
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,3235279a10,00.html
Wellington Catholic Cathedral priest Father Maurice Carmody said special
prayers would be led at the cathedral's mass today and tomorrow. In
Auckland, thousands of Catholics were praying for the Pope at a mass lead by
Auckland Bishop Patrick Dunn at the Logan Campbell Centre....
Message from Patrick Dunn, Catholic bishop of Auckland
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/index.cfm?c_id=1&ObjectID=10118327
The Catholic community of Auckland joins Catholics of the other dioceses of
New Zealand and Catholics and people of goodwill from all over the world to
pray for and to commend into God's loving hands our universal pastor Pope
John Paul II....
2,000 At Auck. Eucharistic Convention This Weekend
'Divine Intervention' Brings Sister of late Vietnamese Cardinal to speak at
huge weekend Catholic Event at Auckland Showgrounds
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0504/S00005.htm
Christening celebration a tribute to park's new name
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/sundaystartimes/auckland/0,2106,3233610a6497,00.htm\
l
A tiny Ponsonby park will come alive with celebrations to reflect the area's
history. Pompallier Reserve has been renamed Bishop Pompallier Reserve to
highlight its connection with a man pivotal to Ponsonby's history, Bishop
Jean Baptiste Francois Pompallier (1801-1871)....
Vatican Denounces Terri Schiavo's Death
http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldlatest/story/0,1280,-4905098,00.html
Rome (AP) - The Vatican denounced the ``arbitrarily hastened'' death of
Terri Schiavo on Thursday as a violation of principles of Christianity and
civilization, and a cardinal described her end as a ``death sentence
executed through a cruel method...."
Facing reality is not betrayal of faith, by Leonard Pitts jr.
http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/11277900.htm
''Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him'' - Job 13:15
The incident is sharp in memory because it was a turning point: the moment I
finally accepted the unacceptable. My mom was going to lose her battle with
breast cancer. She was going to die.... As you've probably guessed, I'm
writing about Terri Schiavo. And I'm doing what I guess we all do when we
contemplate her tragedy. I am personalizing it....
*****************************************************
CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS NZ
MEDIA RELEASES
http://www.cathcom.org.nz/media.php
MEDIA RELEASES
Website on Pope's state of health now on line (02 Apr 2005 - full text)
In view of the grave state of health of Pope John Paul II, Catholic
Communictions announces that our special papal web site with
up-to-the-minute news releases on the Pope's condition is now accessible on
line at www.pope.net.nz Anyone interested can visit the site and read
bulletins on the state of the Pope's health as they come in from Rome. Also
available is a history of the Pope's pontificate, tributes and other
relevant facts.
**************************************************************
THE NATHANIEL REPORT
NZ Catholic Bioethics Centre
http://www.nathaniel.org.nz/natrpt14.htm
Issue fourteen ...
Editorial: Abortion - Technology and Truth (full text)
One in four pregnancies in New Zealand now end in abortion, compared with
one in ten two decades ago. The reasons are complex and need to be examined
within the context of some very significant demographic and sociological
changes. A focus on changing the law would, by itself, be an inadequate
approach to dealing with the increasing abortion rate....
Also in this issue ...
Update on the Human Assisted Reproductive Technology (HART) Bill
This piece identifies changes to the HART Bill recommended by the Health
Select Committee as the Bill enters the House to be debated by the Committee
of the Whole House. It also highlights those matters which, from a Catholic
perspective, are of 'grave concern'.
Clinical - Ethical Judgements without "short cuts"
This article by Australian moral theologian Gerald Gleeson explores the
debate among Catholic ethicists regarding the obligations towards
persistently unresponsive (PVS) patients and identifies two "short cuts"
that are commonly deployed in this debate.
Aged Health Care and Ethical Business Practice
A reflection by a practitioner in the field of leadership development and
management assessment, this article sets out three theories of leadership
behaviour which form the background to a series of questions designed to
stimulate those involved in aged care to reflect on the ethical nature of
their own behaviour.
The Starfish Programme
A wonderfully inspiring story of a remarkable New Zealand woman Liese
Groot-Alberts who has been part of a team transforming the conditions and
care of people with severe and terminal illness in a Philippines hospital.
Toi te Taiao: Use of Human Genes in Other Organisms
A short synopsis of the consultation process undertaken by Toi te Taiao on
the cultural, spiritual and ethical issues arising from the use of human
genes in other organisms.
**************************************************************
WORLD YOUTH DAY, COLOGNE, GERMANY
16-21 August 2005
Official site of the New Zealand National Pilgrimage to WYD, Cologne
http://www.worldyouthday.org.nz
En route to World Youth Day, our representatives will follow the path of St
Paul to the sites of the early Christian communities in Greece and Turkey,
as well as a visit to Gallipoli and Anzac Cove. Then its off to Cologne,
Germany for World Youth Day 2005. The Catholic Church's mega event -
hundreds of thousands of young people from all over the world coming
together, united around Pope John Paul, listening to the Word of God,
assisting at celebrations and participating in a festival of joy... See the
NZ World Youth Day Website for further info., or write to: Bill Dysart, C-
58 Osier Road, Greenmeadows, Napier. Email: ymachb@clear.net.nz
*********************************************************
Other WYD links:
The official international WYD Site:
http://www.wjt2005.de/index.php?id=6&si=1
The Vatican's WYD Website:
http://www.vatican.va/gmg/documents/gmg_2005_en.html
*************************************************************
"THE WORD FROM ROME"
http://www.nationalcatholicreporter.org/word/
A weekly column by the National Catholic Reporter's full-time correspondent
in Rome, John L. Allen Jr.
Summary of the column for April 1, 2005:
Cardinal Stafford on pope's health; feeding tubes; comparison with Schiavo
case; the 'Gang of Four'; the new feminism; Jesuit Fr. John O'Donnell, dead
at 60
********************************************************
EVENTS
The Eucharistic Convention, Auckland
Friday April 1st to Sunday 3 April 2005
http://www.eucharistic-convention.com
The Eucharistic Convention is an annual event organised by lay people of the
Catholic Church in the Diocese of Auckland, New Zealand.
Catholic Festival, Auckland
St Patrick's Cathedral and vicinity, Saturday 9 April 2005.
Opening Mass 11 am.
http://www.catholicfestival.org
The Catholic Festival is a celebration of our faith that will be joyful,
prayerful, reflective, informative and educational. The Festival is an
opportunity for all Catholics to display the gifts that God has given them,
thereby stengthening their faith and Catholic identity, to celebrate our
rich cultural diversity and to grow together in unity. The Festival is also
an opportunity for the many groups and religious communities to promote
their apostolates and seek members and vocations...
DAYS 05: The National Youth Event of the National Council for Young
Catholics (for Years 12 and 13)
Auckland, 17th - 21st April 2005
http://www.ncyc.org.nz/?sid=11
DAYS will take place in several regions across the Auckland Diocese allowing
participants to experience the unique atmosphere of each of the regions.
Each day will feature a regional youth activity, catechesis workshop and a
celebration of faith, friendship and fun!
Mariapolis 2005
Feilding Agricultural High School, North Street, Feilding.
Wednesday 20 - Sunday 24 April 2005
The Mariapolis is the annual gathering of the New Zealand members and
friends of the international Focolare Movement - http://www.focolare.org/en/
It's a time to relax, and refresh the spirit in a friendly and welcoming
atmosphere, and an opportunity to focus on the importance of Gospel values.
The Mariapolis is for everyone - all ages, all cultures, single people,
couples and families. Further details from: Focolare Centre, PO Box 11-826,
Wellington. E-mail: focolare@paradise.net.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 ]
Co-ordinator of Education for Pastoral Ministry, Catholic Diocese of Dunedin
http://www.dn.catholic.org.nz
Details in 'NZ Catholic' Mar.27-Apr 9 2005, p. 23, and from: Bishop's
Secretary, Private Bag 1941, Dunedin. Applications close 5 April 2005.
Director, Catholic Social Services, Otago-Southland
Details in 'NZ Catholic' Mar.27-Apr 9 2005, p. 22, and from: Office
Administrator, Catholic Social Services, PO Box 2763, Dunedin. Tel: (03) 477
3403; fax: (03) 477 3298; e-mail: catholicsocialservices@clear.net.nz
Applications close 15 April 2005.
***********************************************************
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