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CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS NZ
World Youth Day Cross and Icon at Parliament (22 Jun 2007)
http://www.cathcom.org.nz/media.php
On Tuesday 19 June, the World Youth Day Cross and Icon were in Wellington on
Day 10 of the 18-day pilgrimage through New Zealand. There have been many
highlights during these days - at schools, parishes, in procession and at
places of spiritual and historical significance - but especially in the
quiet times of prayer and reflection when people paused to consider the
meaning of the cross in the life of every Christian. The welcome of the
Cross and Icon in the grounds of Parliament was one of these special
occasions...
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Farewell to the weatherman (photos)
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/category/story.cfm?c_id=72&objectid=10447550
As Ponsonby's Sacred Heart Church began to fill for popular weatherman Augie
Auer's funeral last Friday, the rain pelted down, and a huge roll of thunder
rumbled in the sky...
Vatican defines divine driving
http://www.stuff.co.nz/4102296a6009.html
In a document entitled Guideline for the Pastoral Care of the Road, the
Vatican has warned about the effects of road rage, rude gestures, cursing,
blasphemy and infringement of the highway code...
Church restoration progressing
http://www.stuff.co.nz/4101020a6571.html
A prominent building in Waimate will re-appear in a "pristine state" later
this year. Cleaning and repairing of the St Patricks Basilica has begun in
the second stage of the restoration project...
Most New Zealanders are against Christianity being recognised as the
country's official religion.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/4100958a11.html
A poll by Research New Zealand asked: "Do you agree or disagree that
Christianity should be made the official religion of New Zealand?" ...
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WORLD YOUTH DAY CROSS PILGRIMAGE
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Youth has a cross to bear
http://www.stuff.co.nz/4105527a6003.html
A procession of more than 100 young cross-carrying Catholics battled wind
and rain last night. The group walked from St Mary's Church, opposite
Palmerston North Hospital, to the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit on Broadway
Avenue from 5.30pm...
Hundreds turn up to carry the Cross (photo)
http://tinyurl.com/yq66le
Heavy rain did not deter several hundred people yesterday from proceeding
with The World Youth Day Cross and Icon, from Wanganui's St Mary's Catholic
Church down Guyton St and along Somme Pde to Cullinane College in Peat St...
World Youth bears its cross _ very gladly (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/4103720a6002.html
The heavens smiled on Taranaki's young faithful yesterday as they welcomed
the World Youth Cross to New Plymouth for the first time...
Cross carried to centre of NZ
The Nelson Mail, 18 Jun 2007, Edition 2, Page 10.
[This article is not available on the newspaper's free Website]
A cross carried around the world by Catholics since 1983 has been taken up
to the centre of New Zealand in Nelson...
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INSPIRATIONAL TV
http://inspirationaltv.net/
What is grief?
Jenny, a teacher at St Catherine's College, Wellington, who wants to know
what her students think about the concept of 'grief'. Have they experienced
grief? What do they think it is ....
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WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH (Regularly updated)
http://www.cathcom.org.nz/
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/
http://www.romereports.com/ (video)
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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC
Analysis and commentary by John R. Allen
http://ncrcafe.org/node/507
These two Islamic movements bear watching
The case for despair these days in Christian/Muslim relations is
depressingly easy to make. June isn't even over, but so far this month has
seen the following anti-Christian incidents in majority Muslim areas ...
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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/ ]
International Programmes Manager, Caritas Aotearoa NZ
http://www.caritas.org.nz/
Details in 'Wel-com' June 2007, p.6 and from Caritas Aotearoa NZ, PO Box
12-193 Wellington; e-mail: claire@caritas.org.nz; tel. (04) 496 1742.
Applications close 21 June 2007.
Sunday, June 24, 2007
Sunday, June 17, 2007
17 June 2007
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Parliamentary prayer will survive unchanged
http://www.spcm.org/Journal/spip.php?article12248
Auckland, NZ â€" While the debate on abolishing or changing the prayer recited
each day in New Zealand’s Parliament when it is sitting has turned into a
political dead duck, interesting issues are emerging from beneath the debris
of debate...
Parliament's Christian prayer won't be changed
http://nz.news.yahoo.com/070615/3/n0r.html
The Christian prayer which starts each sitting of Parliament is not going to
be changed, Speaker Margaret Wilson said tonight.
Moving farewell to kuia's 'wicked grin' (photo)
http://www.dailypost.co.nz/localnews/storydisplay.cfm?storyid=3738030&thesection\
=localnews&thesubsection=&thesecondsubsection=
Inevitably those who reach the 100-year mark and beyond are asked the secret
of their longevity. Witarina Harris's secret was her tranquility, her
ability to put others at ease, her wonderful sense of humour and her wicked
grin, Father Michael Aherne told the many who came to Tamatekapua meeting
house to farewell her yesterday...
After Vatican criticism, Amnesty defends new policy on abortion
http://www.catholicnews.com/data/stories/cns/0703410.htm
London (CNS) -- Amnesty International has defended its new policy on
abortion after a Vatican official said Catholics might need to withdraw
their financial support of the organization...
TV weather man signs off
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/sundaystartimes/auckland/4093841a22400.html
The death of prominent North Shore resident professor Augie Auer has come as
a shock to his friends and colleagues from the New Zealand Climate Science
Coalition...
Religious symbols visit Roncalli (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/4093989a6571.html
A symbolic cross and icon visited Roncalli College yesterday on their
journey to Sydney for World Youth Day, to be held in July 2008...
Order called to account
http://www.stuff.co.nz/bayofplenty/4096398a13135.html
Consultant psychologist, former nun and corporate shaker Michelle Mulvihill
is the most unlikely whistleblower. For nine years she worked behind the
scenes advising the beleaguered Catholic Order of St John of God on how to
deal with an avalanche of serious sexual complaints against its
brotherhood...
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INSPIRATIONAL TV
http://inspirationaltv.net/
The pioneer church
Sister Mary and her dog Pango visit St Patrick's church, a pioneer church in
Makara valley. Made entirely from wood, the simple little church has become
isolated from the people it once served ....
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WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH (Regularly updated)
http://www.cathcom.org.nz/
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/
http://www.romereports.com/ (video)
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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC
Analysis and commentary by John R. Allen
http://ncrcafe.org/node/507
Theologians challenged to set the pace for inclusive conversations
It's the nature of my job that I attend far too many conferences. Over the
course of a decade reporting on "all things Catholic," I've sat through
thousands of papers, lectures and keynote speeches, in various languages and
on various continents. Even measured against that volume of material,
however, the Daniel Finn's presidential address June 10 at the annual
Catholic Theological Society of America convention ranks as one of the most
impressive presentations I've ever heard...
Also ...
Daily reports on the annual conference of the Catholic Theological Society
of America on the theme "Bishops in the Church."
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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/ ]
International Programmes Manager, Caritas Aotearoa NZ
http://www.caritas.org.nz/
Details in 'Wel-com' June 2007, p.6 and from Caritas Aotearoa NZ, PO Box
12-193 Wellington; e-mail: claire@caritas.org.nz; tel. (04) 496 1742.
Applications close 21 June 2007.
FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Parliamentary prayer will survive unchanged
http://www.spcm.org/Journal/spip.php?article12248
Auckland, NZ â€" While the debate on abolishing or changing the prayer recited
each day in New Zealand’s Parliament when it is sitting has turned into a
political dead duck, interesting issues are emerging from beneath the debris
of debate...
Parliament's Christian prayer won't be changed
http://nz.news.yahoo.com/070615/3/n0r.html
The Christian prayer which starts each sitting of Parliament is not going to
be changed, Speaker Margaret Wilson said tonight.
Moving farewell to kuia's 'wicked grin' (photo)
http://www.dailypost.co.nz/localnews/storydisplay.cfm?storyid=3738030&thesection\
=localnews&thesubsection=&thesecondsubsection=
Inevitably those who reach the 100-year mark and beyond are asked the secret
of their longevity. Witarina Harris's secret was her tranquility, her
ability to put others at ease, her wonderful sense of humour and her wicked
grin, Father Michael Aherne told the many who came to Tamatekapua meeting
house to farewell her yesterday...
After Vatican criticism, Amnesty defends new policy on abortion
http://www.catholicnews.com/data/stories/cns/0703410.htm
London (CNS) -- Amnesty International has defended its new policy on
abortion after a Vatican official said Catholics might need to withdraw
their financial support of the organization...
TV weather man signs off
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/sundaystartimes/auckland/4093841a22400.html
The death of prominent North Shore resident professor Augie Auer has come as
a shock to his friends and colleagues from the New Zealand Climate Science
Coalition...
Religious symbols visit Roncalli (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/4093989a6571.html
A symbolic cross and icon visited Roncalli College yesterday on their
journey to Sydney for World Youth Day, to be held in July 2008...
Order called to account
http://www.stuff.co.nz/bayofplenty/4096398a13135.html
Consultant psychologist, former nun and corporate shaker Michelle Mulvihill
is the most unlikely whistleblower. For nine years she worked behind the
scenes advising the beleaguered Catholic Order of St John of God on how to
deal with an avalanche of serious sexual complaints against its
brotherhood...
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INSPIRATIONAL TV
http://inspirationaltv.net/
The pioneer church
Sister Mary and her dog Pango visit St Patrick's church, a pioneer church in
Makara valley. Made entirely from wood, the simple little church has become
isolated from the people it once served ....
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WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH (Regularly updated)
http://www.cathcom.org.nz/
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/
http://www.romereports.com/ (video)
*********************************************************
ALL THINGS CATHOLIC
Analysis and commentary by John R. Allen
http://ncrcafe.org/node/507
Theologians challenged to set the pace for inclusive conversations
It's the nature of my job that I attend far too many conferences. Over the
course of a decade reporting on "all things Catholic," I've sat through
thousands of papers, lectures and keynote speeches, in various languages and
on various continents. Even measured against that volume of material,
however, the Daniel Finn's presidential address June 10 at the annual
Catholic Theological Society of America convention ranks as one of the most
impressive presentations I've ever heard...
Also ...
Daily reports on the annual conference of the Catholic Theological Society
of America on the theme "Bishops in the Church."
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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/ ]
International Programmes Manager, Caritas Aotearoa NZ
http://www.caritas.org.nz/
Details in 'Wel-com' June 2007, p.6 and from Caritas Aotearoa NZ, PO Box
12-193 Wellington; e-mail: claire@caritas.org.nz; tel. (04) 496 1742.
Applications close 21 June 2007.
Sunday, June 10, 2007
10 June 2007
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'WEL-COM'
http://www.welcom.org.nz/
The newspaper of the Archdiocese of Wellington and the diocese of Palmerston
North
From the June 2007 issue ...
Human rights the focus of PN ecumenical service (photo and story)
**News**
Mauri Ora graduates: Catholic schools staff learn about Maori customs and
protocol ... 'Those fire station nuns' speak out 30 years on: Trailblazer
Jacq Dromgool (Sr Jacq Thurston RSCJ) recalls life in the disused Newtown
fire station building ... More Launch Out candidates appointed: Two new lay
appointments have been made as the archdiocese continues to break new ground
in its administration and pastoral care.
**World News**
**Columns** by Kieran Fenn
Violence against children: What does the bible really say? ... Paradise
past, present or to come? An exploration of ideas in the origins of Paradise
... Paradise beginning or ending? Part two of a look at ideas behind the
origin of Paradise.
**Schools**
O'Shea Shield fought with passion and enthusiasm:St Patricks College
Silverstream the victors ... From an adventurous spirit: Chanel's Year 13
student Hanna Stewart sails on the Spirit of Adventure ... Year 9 technology
students celebrate healthy eating
**Features**
HIV/AIDS a growing challenge for Pacific nations ... Living in the now
brings inner peace ... A letter to parents, by Joy Cowley ... Changes to
pastoral appointments in Wellington West: The future of Karori, Wadestown
and the Cathedral parishes from 1 July ... Catholics return home in the
north: St Joseph's parish, Upper Hutt, celebrates two years of CRH ...
Walking his way in daily life: A retreat in daily life at Onslow
**Palmerston North**
The Aubert path to sainthood: Fr Anthony Malone OFM outlines the quest for
sainthood for Compassion Sisters foundress ... New teachers in Catholic
schools learn about the Catholic Church at principals' conference 2007 ...
Hui Aranga - Whanganui Maori converge on Whanganui for Easter hui
**Reflect**
Trinity Sunday 3 June 2007
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Cross travels from Ground Zero to Aramoana
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/1/story.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10444469
It's not the Olympic torch, but for young Catholics the Cross has the same
significance. The 4m-high wooden Cross, a gift from the late Pope John Paul
II to the youth of the world in 1984, has travelled through Asia, Europe,
America and even Ground Zero - the site of 9/11 - as part of the build-up to
next year's World Youth Day in Sydney...
Queen's birthday honours: Monsignor James Shannahan
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/category/story.cfm?c_id=301&objectid=10443477
82-year-old Orakei Parish priest Monsignor James Shannahan becomes a Member
of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to the community...
Editorial: Prayer too much of a sacred cow
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/topic/story.cfm?c_id=500818&objectid=10443798
Parliament's prayer is now unlikely to be removed, or de-Christianised. The
Prime Minister has seen to that with an emphatic distancing of herself and
her Government from the Speaker's survey of MPs on both possibilities. In
the tradition of Pontius Pilate, she has washed her hands of this matter.
National's John Key also sees no reason for change so the chances of a
crusade against the prayer are over, for now...
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WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH (Regularly updated)
http://www.cathcom.org.nz/
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/
http://www.romereports.com/ (video)
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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC
Analysis and commentary by John R. Allen
http://ncrcafe.org/node/507
Is now the time to beatify and canonize Pope Pius XII?
I want to float a counter-intuitive idea this week, which is that from the
point of view of Catholic-Jewish relations, the best thing the Vatican could
do right now would be to beatify and canonize Pope Pius XII immediately...
Also ...
Daily reports on the annual conference of the Catholic Theological Society
of America on the theme "Bishops in the Church."
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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/ ]
International Programmes Manager, Caritas Aotearoa NZ
http://www.caritas.org.nz/
Details in 'Wel-com' June 2007, p.6 and from Caritas Aotearoa NZ, PO Box
12-193 Wellington; e-mail: claire@caritas.org.nz; tel. (04) 496 1742.
Applications close 21 June 2007.
'WEL-COM'
http://www.welcom.org.nz/
The newspaper of the Archdiocese of Wellington and the diocese of Palmerston
North
From the June 2007 issue ...
Human rights the focus of PN ecumenical service (photo and story)
**News**
Mauri Ora graduates: Catholic schools staff learn about Maori customs and
protocol ... 'Those fire station nuns' speak out 30 years on: Trailblazer
Jacq Dromgool (Sr Jacq Thurston RSCJ) recalls life in the disused Newtown
fire station building ... More Launch Out candidates appointed: Two new lay
appointments have been made as the archdiocese continues to break new ground
in its administration and pastoral care.
**World News**
**Columns** by Kieran Fenn
Violence against children: What does the bible really say? ... Paradise
past, present or to come? An exploration of ideas in the origins of Paradise
... Paradise beginning or ending? Part two of a look at ideas behind the
origin of Paradise.
**Schools**
O'Shea Shield fought with passion and enthusiasm:St Patricks College
Silverstream the victors ... From an adventurous spirit: Chanel's Year 13
student Hanna Stewart sails on the Spirit of Adventure ... Year 9 technology
students celebrate healthy eating
**Features**
HIV/AIDS a growing challenge for Pacific nations ... Living in the now
brings inner peace ... A letter to parents, by Joy Cowley ... Changes to
pastoral appointments in Wellington West: The future of Karori, Wadestown
and the Cathedral parishes from 1 July ... Catholics return home in the
north: St Joseph's parish, Upper Hutt, celebrates two years of CRH ...
Walking his way in daily life: A retreat in daily life at Onslow
**Palmerston North**
The Aubert path to sainthood: Fr Anthony Malone OFM outlines the quest for
sainthood for Compassion Sisters foundress ... New teachers in Catholic
schools learn about the Catholic Church at principals' conference 2007 ...
Hui Aranga - Whanganui Maori converge on Whanganui for Easter hui
**Reflect**
Trinity Sunday 3 June 2007
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Cross travels from Ground Zero to Aramoana
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/1/story.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10444469
It's not the Olympic torch, but for young Catholics the Cross has the same
significance. The 4m-high wooden Cross, a gift from the late Pope John Paul
II to the youth of the world in 1984, has travelled through Asia, Europe,
America and even Ground Zero - the site of 9/11 - as part of the build-up to
next year's World Youth Day in Sydney...
Queen's birthday honours: Monsignor James Shannahan
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/category/story.cfm?c_id=301&objectid=10443477
82-year-old Orakei Parish priest Monsignor James Shannahan becomes a Member
of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to the community...
Editorial: Prayer too much of a sacred cow
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/topic/story.cfm?c_id=500818&objectid=10443798
Parliament's prayer is now unlikely to be removed, or de-Christianised. The
Prime Minister has seen to that with an emphatic distancing of herself and
her Government from the Speaker's survey of MPs on both possibilities. In
the tradition of Pontius Pilate, she has washed her hands of this matter.
National's John Key also sees no reason for change so the chances of a
crusade against the prayer are over, for now...
*****************************************************
WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH (Regularly updated)
http://www.cathcom.org.nz/
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/
http://www.romereports.com/ (video)
*********************************************************
ALL THINGS CATHOLIC
Analysis and commentary by John R. Allen
http://ncrcafe.org/node/507
Is now the time to beatify and canonize Pope Pius XII?
I want to float a counter-intuitive idea this week, which is that from the
point of view of Catholic-Jewish relations, the best thing the Vatican could
do right now would be to beatify and canonize Pope Pius XII immediately...
Also ...
Daily reports on the annual conference of the Catholic Theological Society
of America on the theme "Bishops in the Church."
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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/ ]
International Programmes Manager, Caritas Aotearoa NZ
http://www.caritas.org.nz/
Details in 'Wel-com' June 2007, p.6 and from Caritas Aotearoa NZ, PO Box
12-193 Wellington; e-mail: claire@caritas.org.nz; tel. (04) 496 1742.
Applications close 21 June 2007.
Sunday, June 3, 2007
3 June 2007
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CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS NZ
http://www.cathcom.org.nz/media.php
Catholic and Anglican bishops on religious diversity statement (30 May 2007)
New Zealand's Anglican and Catholic bishops stand by their contribution to
the development of the National Statement on Religious Diversity ...
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'NZ CATHOLIC' Issue 267, June 3-16, 2007
NATIONAL
Abortions left unsupervised ... Bishops 'satisfied' on diversity ... MP
Gordon Copeland faces an uphill battle to stay in politics ... PCS getting
its message into 50,000 letter boxes ... 2nd Easter trading bill defeated by
seven votes ... Theology college earns high rank ... Honoured abroad ...
Philippines sends priests overseas as Ireland did ... Life vows with RNDMs
for Lower Hutt woman ... Bishops and runanga consider desire for new Maori
bishop ... Appeal over Bloody Mary goes before High Court ... Judge to speed
up RTL case against the ASC ... NZ marriage rate rises marginally ...
Passionist directors are commissioned ... Cathedral's opening now September
14 ... Eighth year journalism scholarship is offered
FEATURES
KiwiSaver - "social justice" or unfair to low earners ... Expert at
evangelising tells how to share the faith ... Papa Ratzi's paparazzi ...
Birthday hula ... Pro-life group marks 35 years ... WYD pilgrims to tread
lightly on the earth
OPINION
Ronald Rolheiser: Moral loneliness ... John Allardyce: College chaplaincy an
urgent ministry to tomorrow's parents ... Others Say ... Editorial: Field's
future may dictate Copeland's ... Malcolm Evans ... Letters
INTERNATIONAL
Evangelical returns to Catholic Church ... Lying Latin lover turns to Jesus
... Joan of Arc "relics" are proved false ... The Pope: Benedict faults both
left and right ... Rancher convicted in nun's killing ... New rules for
feast days ... Zambia's bishops prod government ... Drug bust at Vatican ...
Song of power for WYD ... East Timor's president wants to work with Church
... Bishops call for action to save rainforest ... "Suffering and
injustices" alongside evangelisation ... Iraqi government offers to protect
Christians ... Survival symbol ... Atheist's millions will help children ...
Reformists in crisis ... "Accuratise" religion reports ... In Brief
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
World Youth Day Cross coming to Christchurch
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK0705/S00313.htm
The World Youth Day Cross and Icon given to the young people of the world by
Pope John Paul II are to come to Christchurch next month. Since 1983 the
Cross, joined by the Icon in 2003, have travelled throughout the World and
have been met by countless millions of young people.
MPs want prayer changes to reflect religious diversity
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/topic/story.cfm?c_id=500818&objectid=10443035
Some MPs have started a push to rewrite the prayer that starts each day's
proceedings at Parliament. A Christian prayer has begun Parliament's
business since 1854, but Labour MP and Christian Luamanuvao Winnie Laban
said MPs needed to discuss having a prayer which was inclusive and reflected
New Zealand's religious diversity...
Radio New Zealand. 'Nine to Noon'. Amnesty International's Stance on
Abortion (audio file)
http://www.radionz.co.nz/audio/national/ntn/amnesty_internationals_stance_on_abo\
rtion
A discussion with Ced Simpson of Amnesty International, Father Chris
Middleton (Sydney) and Brother Pat Lynch (NZ Catholic Education Office)
Work begins on $750k refurbishing of landmark Invercargill basilica (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/southlandtimes/4077300a6568.html
Work has started on a $750,000 refurbishment project to update the interior
of Invercargill's St Mary's Basilica. Father Paul Mahoney, of St Mary's,
said the church had planned the refurbishment of the church for some time
and had received donations from generous members of the public and the
parish...
Catholic organisation decries anti-cervical cancer drug
http://www.tv3.co.nz/News/Catholicorganisationdecriesanticervicalcancerdrug/tabi\
d/209/articleID/27884/Default.aspx
A Catholic family organisation says the anti-cervical cancer drug Gardasil
is a dangerous product being pushed on women by pharmaceutical companies...
Decision reserved in pre-trial hearing for sex abuse charges
http://www.stuff.co.nz/4081023a6530.html
A judge has reserved his decision after a pre-trial hearing yesterday
concerning upcoming depositions for Father Raymond John Garchow, 59, and
Brother Rodger William Moloney, 71, accused of historical sex abuse at a
Christchurch boys' school...
PM defends religious diversity statement
http://www.odt.co.nz/article.php?refid=2007,05,31,6,00600,ab7f54383bb8a098924aa7\
bdcebbb00f§=4
Wellington: Prime Minister Helen Clark has defended the Statement on
Religious Diversity that sparked a huge protest by fundamentalist Christians
on Tuesday...
Heavyweight churches back religious statement
http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/newsdetail1.asp?storyID=118266
Catholic and Anglican bishops have lent their support to the National
Statement on Religious Diversity...
Pacific And Ethnic Churches United In Dismissal Of Destiny's 'Christian'
Crusade
http://www.niufm.com/?t=3&View=FullStory&newsID=2026
Auckland 6am: Robust debate over New Zealand's Christian state has unfolded
today after the controversail comments of Destiny Church leader Brian
Tamaki...
Religious studies would teach society's diversity
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/dominionpost/4078388a6000.html
Kiwi children should learn about different religions in school to reflect
the changing make-up of New Zealand society, religious and civic leaders at
a meeting to promote tolerance say...
Faithful gather to foster unity and tolerance
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/4074859a6479.html
It has all the makings of an offensive joke: a Confucian, a Catholic, a
Muslim, a Hindu and a Buddhist walk into a hotel ... Only there is no
punchline, because the 165 religious, political and cultural leaders who
gather in Waitangi tomorrow are there to discuss the serious business of
building peace and stability across Asia and the Pacific, rather than trying
to get one over on each other. ..
Interfaith movement `builds bridges'
http://www.stuff.co.nz/4074860a6479.html
Two Indonesian academics taking part in this week's interfaith dialogue say
Kiwis have nothing to fear from the movement to build religious tolerance...
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INSPIRATIONAL TV
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Coffee Break: Faithful at work
Bob Hill is a practising Baptist and former senior public servant at O.S.H..
He tells Sister Stephanie about the clash of cultures between his Christian
values and his role as a General Manager...
Angel in the City : John 20:19-23
A Scripture reading and discussion recorded in St Mary of the Angels,
Wellington
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http://www.cathcom.org.nz/
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/
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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC
Analysis and commentary by John R. Allen
http://ncrcafe.org/node/507
Sorting out the results of the Latin American bishops' meeting
Evaluating an event with the scale and complexity of the Fifth General
Conference of the Bishops of Latin America and the Caribbean (CELAM) is
inevitably an exercise in selective perception. To some extent, it comes
down to whether one is inclined to see the glass as half-full, or
half-empty...
Also ...
** Vatican's point man on higher education moves to Vancouver
** 'Pope's pastor' is father of three-year-old child
**Comparisons to Hitler, Holocaust mark new low in Venezuela's Church/State
relations
** 'Yellow light' from the Vatican on Turkey in the EU
** Council for Interreligious Dialogue to be restored, Vatican says
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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/ ]
International Programmes Manager, Caritas Aotearoa NZ
http://www.caritas.org.nz/
Details in 'Wel-com' June 2007, p.6 and from Caritas Aotearoa NZ, PO Box
12-193 Wellington; e-mail: claire@caritas.org.nz; tel. (04) 496 1742.
Applications close 21 June 2007.
CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS NZ
http://www.cathcom.org.nz/media.php
Catholic and Anglican bishops on religious diversity statement (30 May 2007)
New Zealand's Anglican and Catholic bishops stand by their contribution to
the development of the National Statement on Religious Diversity ...
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'NZ CATHOLIC' Issue 267, June 3-16, 2007
NATIONAL
Abortions left unsupervised ... Bishops 'satisfied' on diversity ... MP
Gordon Copeland faces an uphill battle to stay in politics ... PCS getting
its message into 50,000 letter boxes ... 2nd Easter trading bill defeated by
seven votes ... Theology college earns high rank ... Honoured abroad ...
Philippines sends priests overseas as Ireland did ... Life vows with RNDMs
for Lower Hutt woman ... Bishops and runanga consider desire for new Maori
bishop ... Appeal over Bloody Mary goes before High Court ... Judge to speed
up RTL case against the ASC ... NZ marriage rate rises marginally ...
Passionist directors are commissioned ... Cathedral's opening now September
14 ... Eighth year journalism scholarship is offered
FEATURES
KiwiSaver - "social justice" or unfair to low earners ... Expert at
evangelising tells how to share the faith ... Papa Ratzi's paparazzi ...
Birthday hula ... Pro-life group marks 35 years ... WYD pilgrims to tread
lightly on the earth
OPINION
Ronald Rolheiser: Moral loneliness ... John Allardyce: College chaplaincy an
urgent ministry to tomorrow's parents ... Others Say ... Editorial: Field's
future may dictate Copeland's ... Malcolm Evans ... Letters
INTERNATIONAL
Evangelical returns to Catholic Church ... Lying Latin lover turns to Jesus
... Joan of Arc "relics" are proved false ... The Pope: Benedict faults both
left and right ... Rancher convicted in nun's killing ... New rules for
feast days ... Zambia's bishops prod government ... Drug bust at Vatican ...
Song of power for WYD ... East Timor's president wants to work with Church
... Bishops call for action to save rainforest ... "Suffering and
injustices" alongside evangelisation ... Iraqi government offers to protect
Christians ... Survival symbol ... Atheist's millions will help children ...
Reformists in crisis ... "Accuratise" religion reports ... In Brief
REGULAR FEATURES
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Scripture, Feasts, The Doolans, Family Talk, Caption Contest, Who Said?, 40
Years Ago, Dio. Diary, Cryptic Crossword,That Word!, Holy Lives, Kit's
Corner, Wit's End.
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'NZ Catholic' E-mail and Website directory
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
World Youth Day Cross coming to Christchurch
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK0705/S00313.htm
The World Youth Day Cross and Icon given to the young people of the world by
Pope John Paul II are to come to Christchurch next month. Since 1983 the
Cross, joined by the Icon in 2003, have travelled throughout the World and
have been met by countless millions of young people.
MPs want prayer changes to reflect religious diversity
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/topic/story.cfm?c_id=500818&objectid=10443035
Some MPs have started a push to rewrite the prayer that starts each day's
proceedings at Parliament. A Christian prayer has begun Parliament's
business since 1854, but Labour MP and Christian Luamanuvao Winnie Laban
said MPs needed to discuss having a prayer which was inclusive and reflected
New Zealand's religious diversity...
Radio New Zealand. 'Nine to Noon'. Amnesty International's Stance on
Abortion (audio file)
http://www.radionz.co.nz/audio/national/ntn/amnesty_internationals_stance_on_abo\
rtion
A discussion with Ced Simpson of Amnesty International, Father Chris
Middleton (Sydney) and Brother Pat Lynch (NZ Catholic Education Office)
Work begins on $750k refurbishing of landmark Invercargill basilica (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/southlandtimes/4077300a6568.html
Work has started on a $750,000 refurbishment project to update the interior
of Invercargill's St Mary's Basilica. Father Paul Mahoney, of St Mary's,
said the church had planned the refurbishment of the church for some time
and had received donations from generous members of the public and the
parish...
Catholic organisation decries anti-cervical cancer drug
http://www.tv3.co.nz/News/Catholicorganisationdecriesanticervicalcancerdrug/tabi\
d/209/articleID/27884/Default.aspx
A Catholic family organisation says the anti-cervical cancer drug Gardasil
is a dangerous product being pushed on women by pharmaceutical companies...
Decision reserved in pre-trial hearing for sex abuse charges
http://www.stuff.co.nz/4081023a6530.html
A judge has reserved his decision after a pre-trial hearing yesterday
concerning upcoming depositions for Father Raymond John Garchow, 59, and
Brother Rodger William Moloney, 71, accused of historical sex abuse at a
Christchurch boys' school...
PM defends religious diversity statement
http://www.odt.co.nz/article.php?refid=2007,05,31,6,00600,ab7f54383bb8a098924aa7\
bdcebbb00f§=4
Wellington: Prime Minister Helen Clark has defended the Statement on
Religious Diversity that sparked a huge protest by fundamentalist Christians
on Tuesday...
Heavyweight churches back religious statement
http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/newsdetail1.asp?storyID=118266
Catholic and Anglican bishops have lent their support to the National
Statement on Religious Diversity...
Pacific And Ethnic Churches United In Dismissal Of Destiny's 'Christian'
Crusade
http://www.niufm.com/?t=3&View=FullStory&newsID=2026
Auckland 6am: Robust debate over New Zealand's Christian state has unfolded
today after the controversail comments of Destiny Church leader Brian
Tamaki...
Religious studies would teach society's diversity
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/dominionpost/4078388a6000.html
Kiwi children should learn about different religions in school to reflect
the changing make-up of New Zealand society, religious and civic leaders at
a meeting to promote tolerance say...
Faithful gather to foster unity and tolerance
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/4074859a6479.html
It has all the makings of an offensive joke: a Confucian, a Catholic, a
Muslim, a Hindu and a Buddhist walk into a hotel ... Only there is no
punchline, because the 165 religious, political and cultural leaders who
gather in Waitangi tomorrow are there to discuss the serious business of
building peace and stability across Asia and the Pacific, rather than trying
to get one over on each other. ..
Interfaith movement `builds bridges'
http://www.stuff.co.nz/4074860a6479.html
Two Indonesian academics taking part in this week's interfaith dialogue say
Kiwis have nothing to fear from the movement to build religious tolerance...
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INSPIRATIONAL TV
http://inspirationaltv.net/
Coffee Break: Faithful at work
Bob Hill is a practising Baptist and former senior public servant at O.S.H..
He tells Sister Stephanie about the clash of cultures between his Christian
values and his role as a General Manager...
Angel in the City : John 20:19-23
A Scripture reading and discussion recorded in St Mary of the Angels,
Wellington
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WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH (Regularly updated)
http://www.cathcom.org.nz/
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/
*********************************************************
ALL THINGS CATHOLIC
Analysis and commentary by John R. Allen
http://ncrcafe.org/node/507
Sorting out the results of the Latin American bishops' meeting
Evaluating an event with the scale and complexity of the Fifth General
Conference of the Bishops of Latin America and the Caribbean (CELAM) is
inevitably an exercise in selective perception. To some extent, it comes
down to whether one is inclined to see the glass as half-full, or
half-empty...
Also ...
** Vatican's point man on higher education moves to Vancouver
** 'Pope's pastor' is father of three-year-old child
**Comparisons to Hitler, Holocaust mark new low in Venezuela's Church/State
relations
** 'Yellow light' from the Vatican on Turkey in the EU
** Council for Interreligious Dialogue to be restored, Vatican says
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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/ ]
International Programmes Manager, Caritas Aotearoa NZ
http://www.caritas.org.nz/
Details in 'Wel-com' June 2007, p.6 and from Caritas Aotearoa NZ, PO Box
12-193 Wellington; e-mail: claire@caritas.org.nz; tel. (04) 496 1742.
Applications close 21 June 2007.
Sunday, May 27, 2007
27 may 2007
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Retailers didn't voice Easter frustrations: Minister
http://www.dailypost.co.nz:80/localnews/storydisplay.cfm?storyid=3735440&thesect\
ion=localnews&thesubsection=&thesecondsubsection=
Tourism Minister Damien O'Connor has outraged Rotorua retailers, claiming
they had not voiced their frustrations over Easter trading to him...
Mr Moderate set to go far
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/category/story.cfm?c_id=49&objectid=10441834
You should have respect for your elders. Hard work never hurt anybody.
Modesty is a virtue." For a young man burning with talent and ambition,
Waimakariri MP Clayton Cosgrove sounds like a voice from an older
generation. He describes himself as traditional, morally conservative,
old-fashioned even. Respect and teamwork are themes he continually harks
back to, as is loyalty...
Feuding Christian parties muddy National's waters, by Ben Thomas and David
Young
The National Business Review - 25 May 2007
Describes Gordon Copeland's background and political aspirations as the
co-founder of a new Christian party.
[This article is not available on the newspaper's free Website. It can be
read at public libraries and via the libraries' free 'Newztext' service for
borrowers]
Sisters accused of showing no mercy to historic chapel (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/4067628a6479.html
The Sisters of Mercy have applied to remove a Wellington chapel's heritage
protection, sparking a row over fears that the building -- worth an
estimated $10 million -- could be demolished and turned into townhouses.
Opened in 1924, the Our Lady of the Star of the Sea convent chapel in Fettes
Crescent has a category two rating with the Historic Places Trust...
Bloody Mary decision challenged by catholic bishops
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/1/story.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10440946
The controversial episode of the animated television show South Park which
featured a menstruating Virgin Mary was "tasteless, crass and ugly", New
Zealand's Catholic bishops told the High Court in Wellington today...
Cartoon 'offensive to all'
http://www.stuff.co.nz/4067721a1860.html
The Bloody Mary episode of the adult cartoon South Park, showing the Pope
being squirted with menstrual blood, offended good taste and decency,
whether or not you were Catholic, a judge has been told...
Catholic tastes
New Zealand Listener May 14-20 2007
http://www.listener.co.nz/issue/3497/columnists/8834/catholic_tastes.html
It’s a wilting afternoon: 38 in the windless shade. A lone woman shuffles on
her knees down the middle of a baking concrete street, heading for the steps
of the basilica. She’s come to this Catholic shrine, in the city of Fatima
in central Portugal, to offer her suffering as penance to God... What’s
unusual today is that she is alone â€" normally, hundreds make the slow
painful crawl across concrete to the basilica’s steps, rain or shine...
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CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS NZ
http://www.cathcom.org.nz/media.php
Caritas welcomes Budget increase in overseas assistance (24 May 2007)
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand, the Catholic agency for justice, peace and
development, strongly welcomes the additional spending for Overseas
Development Assistance given in this year’s Budget...
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NZ CATHOLIC EDUCATION OFFICE NEWSLETTER
'Lighting New Fires'
Edition Two and Supplement, May 2007
http://www.nzceo.catholic.org.nz/pages/resourcesubpages/lighting-new-fires.html
Brief news items of interest partuiclalry to teachers in New Zealand
iontegrated schools, plus a record of achievements of integrated schools
throughout New Zealand; with a Catholic scholls' Supplement.
****************************************************
INSPIRATIONAL TV
http://inspirationaltv.net/
The Angus family
Six months ago we filmed the development of the first Catholic farming
community in New Zealand, situated in the Wairarapa. We go back to find a
staggering pace of development at "Magnificat". This week ...
Angus cows have very strong maternal links, that can teach us a lot about
the innate bond between mother and child. We check in on the Angus cows at
the Magnificat farming community.
Reflections: Somes Island (Part 2)
Sister Mary continues her trek around mysterious Matiu/Somes Island in the
middle of Wellington harbour.
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PLEROMA CHRISTIAN SUPPLIES
http://www.pleroma.co.nz/
The long-established Pleroma mail order service now has a
commercial-standard Website with a comprehensive catalogue of Catholic
religious articles, multimedia and books.
*****************************************************
WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH (Regularly updated)
http://www.cathcom.org.nz/
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/
*********************************************************
ALL THINGS CATHOLIC
Analysis and commentary by John R. Allen
http://ncrcafe.org/node/507
Wojtyla's gospel meets the New York theater
Of all the places to seek the legacy of Pope John Paul II, West 46th Street
in midtown Manhattan, just off Broadway and Times Square, is not the most
obvious spot to begin. Yet here, on the same block where aspiring actors
queue up for auditions in the Actor's Equity building, and in the shadow of
splashy billboards touting productions of "Legally Blonde" and Monty
Python's "Spamalot," passers-by are met with a grainy black-and-white
picture of an intense young Polish cleric, on a poster proclaiming "The
Karol Wojtyla Theatre Festival" ...
Daily News and Updates:
** German theologians demand 'intelligent restructuring' of Vatican's
doctrinal office
** Martini on Benedict's book: 'It's the book I wanted to write'
** CELAM update: The lasting legacy of liberation theology
** CELAM update: The 'greening' of the Latin American bishops
** Benedict XVI corrects the record on colonization of Latin America
** CELAM update: 'Option for the Poor' alive and well in Latin America
** CELAM update: A surprising ecumenical mood, despite 'anti-sectarian
avalanche'
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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/ ]
General Manager, Catholic Diocese of Dunedin
http://www.dn.catholic.org.nz/
Details in 'NZ Catholic' May 20 - June 2 2007 p. 23, on the Otago Daily
Times Website (
http://employment.odt.co.nz/displayjob.php?JobID=30469&occupation%5B%5D=14 )
and from Nigel MacIntyre ( nigel.macintyre@ph.co.nz ) or Ross Hanson (
ross.hanson@ph.co.nz ), Polson Higgs, PO Box 5346, Dunedin. Tel: 03 477
9923. Applications close 28 May 2007
FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Retailers didn't voice Easter frustrations: Minister
http://www.dailypost.co.nz:80/localnews/storydisplay.cfm?storyid=3735440&thesect\
ion=localnews&thesubsection=&thesecondsubsection=
Tourism Minister Damien O'Connor has outraged Rotorua retailers, claiming
they had not voiced their frustrations over Easter trading to him...
Mr Moderate set to go far
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/category/story.cfm?c_id=49&objectid=10441834
You should have respect for your elders. Hard work never hurt anybody.
Modesty is a virtue." For a young man burning with talent and ambition,
Waimakariri MP Clayton Cosgrove sounds like a voice from an older
generation. He describes himself as traditional, morally conservative,
old-fashioned even. Respect and teamwork are themes he continually harks
back to, as is loyalty...
Feuding Christian parties muddy National's waters, by Ben Thomas and David
Young
The National Business Review - 25 May 2007
Describes Gordon Copeland's background and political aspirations as the
co-founder of a new Christian party.
[This article is not available on the newspaper's free Website. It can be
read at public libraries and via the libraries' free 'Newztext' service for
borrowers]
Sisters accused of showing no mercy to historic chapel (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/4067628a6479.html
The Sisters of Mercy have applied to remove a Wellington chapel's heritage
protection, sparking a row over fears that the building -- worth an
estimated $10 million -- could be demolished and turned into townhouses.
Opened in 1924, the Our Lady of the Star of the Sea convent chapel in Fettes
Crescent has a category two rating with the Historic Places Trust...
Bloody Mary decision challenged by catholic bishops
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/1/story.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10440946
The controversial episode of the animated television show South Park which
featured a menstruating Virgin Mary was "tasteless, crass and ugly", New
Zealand's Catholic bishops told the High Court in Wellington today...
Cartoon 'offensive to all'
http://www.stuff.co.nz/4067721a1860.html
The Bloody Mary episode of the adult cartoon South Park, showing the Pope
being squirted with menstrual blood, offended good taste and decency,
whether or not you were Catholic, a judge has been told...
Catholic tastes
New Zealand Listener May 14-20 2007
http://www.listener.co.nz/issue/3497/columnists/8834/catholic_tastes.html
It’s a wilting afternoon: 38 in the windless shade. A lone woman shuffles on
her knees down the middle of a baking concrete street, heading for the steps
of the basilica. She’s come to this Catholic shrine, in the city of Fatima
in central Portugal, to offer her suffering as penance to God... What’s
unusual today is that she is alone â€" normally, hundreds make the slow
painful crawl across concrete to the basilica’s steps, rain or shine...
*************************************************
CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS NZ
http://www.cathcom.org.nz/media.php
Caritas welcomes Budget increase in overseas assistance (24 May 2007)
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand, the Catholic agency for justice, peace and
development, strongly welcomes the additional spending for Overseas
Development Assistance given in this year’s Budget...
***************************************************
NZ CATHOLIC EDUCATION OFFICE NEWSLETTER
'Lighting New Fires'
Edition Two and Supplement, May 2007
http://www.nzceo.catholic.org.nz/pages/resourcesubpages/lighting-new-fires.html
Brief news items of interest partuiclalry to teachers in New Zealand
iontegrated schools, plus a record of achievements of integrated schools
throughout New Zealand; with a Catholic scholls' Supplement.
****************************************************
INSPIRATIONAL TV
http://inspirationaltv.net/
The Angus family
Six months ago we filmed the development of the first Catholic farming
community in New Zealand, situated in the Wairarapa. We go back to find a
staggering pace of development at "Magnificat". This week ...
Angus cows have very strong maternal links, that can teach us a lot about
the innate bond between mother and child. We check in on the Angus cows at
the Magnificat farming community.
Reflections: Somes Island (Part 2)
Sister Mary continues her trek around mysterious Matiu/Somes Island in the
middle of Wellington harbour.
******************************************************
PLEROMA CHRISTIAN SUPPLIES
http://www.pleroma.co.nz/
The long-established Pleroma mail order service now has a
commercial-standard Website with a comprehensive catalogue of Catholic
religious articles, multimedia and books.
*****************************************************
WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH (Regularly updated)
http://www.cathcom.org.nz/
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/
*********************************************************
ALL THINGS CATHOLIC
Analysis and commentary by John R. Allen
http://ncrcafe.org/node/507
Wojtyla's gospel meets the New York theater
Of all the places to seek the legacy of Pope John Paul II, West 46th Street
in midtown Manhattan, just off Broadway and Times Square, is not the most
obvious spot to begin. Yet here, on the same block where aspiring actors
queue up for auditions in the Actor's Equity building, and in the shadow of
splashy billboards touting productions of "Legally Blonde" and Monty
Python's "Spamalot," passers-by are met with a grainy black-and-white
picture of an intense young Polish cleric, on a poster proclaiming "The
Karol Wojtyla Theatre Festival" ...
Daily News and Updates:
** German theologians demand 'intelligent restructuring' of Vatican's
doctrinal office
** Martini on Benedict's book: 'It's the book I wanted to write'
** CELAM update: The lasting legacy of liberation theology
** CELAM update: The 'greening' of the Latin American bishops
** Benedict XVI corrects the record on colonization of Latin America
** CELAM update: 'Option for the Poor' alive and well in Latin America
** CELAM update: A surprising ecumenical mood, despite 'anti-sectarian
avalanche'
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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/ ]
General Manager, Catholic Diocese of Dunedin
http://www.dn.catholic.org.nz/
Details in 'NZ Catholic' May 20 - June 2 2007 p. 23, on the Otago Daily
Times Website (
http://employment.odt.co.nz/displayjob.php?JobID=30469&occupation%5B%5D=14 )
and from Nigel MacIntyre ( nigel.macintyre@ph.co.nz ) or Ross Hanson (
ross.hanson@ph.co.nz ), Polson Higgs, PO Box 5346, Dunedin. Tel: 03 477
9923. Applications close 28 May 2007
Sunday, May 20, 2007
20 may 2007
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'NZ CATHOLIC'
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/
In issue 266, May 20 - June 2 2007 ...
NATIONAL
Wine ban lifted for Mass in prisons ... New Bishop takes over ... More
Catholics - but fewer at Mass ... Born on birthday of diocese ... John Key's
stance disappoints Right to Life ... Increased aged-care funding welcomed
... Easter trading opponents ready for round two ... Leadership award to
secretary of Maori Council ... Women from US arranged for youth to visit
Christchurch ... Debate enlivens display of welfare activities ... NZ
bishops express solidarity with Zimbabweans' plight ... 10-year-old artist
will represent NZ ... Two Hamilton priests die ... Student saw speech topic
as being too self-centred ... Sisters of St Joseph come closer ... ERO File
FEATURES
Former NZ priest now tends US soldiers wounded in Iraq ... Schools celebrate
community ... 508,000 Catholics, but only 18% go to Mass ... Successful old
boy returns to college ... Retreat for women has 19 participants ... Bishops
back national gathering of RCIA
OPINION
* Ronald Rolheiser: Commandments for daily living ... Pat Lynch: Respecting
beliefs is essential to ensuring nation's well-being ... Parish Diary:
Caring for our bodies ... Others Say ... Editorial: "Belligerence" of
bishops a good sign ... Malcolm Evans ... Letters
INTERNATIONAL
Vatican gives Muslims a course on the Church ... Bishops ask rich nations to
honour aid pledges ... Bishop Riocreux honoured ... The Pope: The way to
know God is by love ... Damages for mock wedding ... Mysterious events
surrounded comatose patient ... Religious freedom trouble spots ... Iraqi
refugees flood region ... Pope urges South America to focus on Christ ...
Priests scarce ... Mugabe warns bishops for criticising him ... Archbishop
wins case brought by ex-student ... Tomb of King Herod is finally discovered
... Amnesty accepts abortion ... "Episodic" Catholic ... In Brief
REGULAR FEATURES
Papal Prayer, Young Adults, Books, Monitor, Clips, Net Scene, Tape Deck,
Scripture, Feasts, The Doolans, God in the Garden, Caption Contest, Who
Said?, 40 Years Ago, Dio. Diary, Cryptic Crossword,That Word!, Holy Lives,
Kit's Corner, Wit's End.
ADVERTISING FEATURE
Supporting Vocations: Serra Club of Auckland
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Press Release: NZ Council of Christian Social Services
Bureaucracies may undermine Budget intent
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0705/S00367.htm
The aims expressed in the Budget for working with families and communities
affected by poverty, social exclusion and family violence are good ideals.
Properly implemented these initiatives will assist in developing a more just
and compassionate society, says the New Zealand Council of Christian Social
Services (NZCCSS). “However, it is the experience of NGOs that the
bureaucratic processes of some government agencies often result in the
actual implementation of Budget aims being short-changed�, says NZCCSS
President Ross Kendrew...
Caritas Urges Vote Against Easter Sunday Trading
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0705/S00274.htm
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand, the Catholic agency for justice, peace and
development, urges Members of Parliament to vote against the second of two
private members’ bills which propose extending Easter Sunday trading
hours...
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INSPIRATIONAL TV
http://inspirationaltv.net/
Our Place: returning to Magnificat
6 months ago we filmed the development of the first Catholic farming
community in New Zealand, situated in the Wairarapa. We go back to find a
staggering pace of development at "Magnificat" ...
Reflections: Somes Island (Part 1)
This episode: Sister Mary travels to Wellington's Somes Island, a place
filled with history, some of it dark ...
Angel in the City: John 14:23-29
Recorded on the steps of the side entrance of St Mary of the Angels,
Wellington's grand old Catholic church.
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'CHAMPAGNAT'
http://www.maristbrothers.org.nz/schools'_newsletter.htm
A newsletter of the New Zealand Marist Brothers for Boards of Trustees and
Staff of Marist Schools and Schools with Marist traditions in New Zealand.
In the April 2007 issue ...
Brother Denis Turner writes this Newsletter from Invercargill. He talks of
the city of Invercargill and all the changes he has noted since his return
in February. The city sounds most interesting and vibrant.
Two school newsletters are commented on - John Paul 11 High School in
Greymouth and St John’s College in Hamilton. Both newsletters show a
dedication to the students in these schools.
Mary Kirk, DRS at Marcellin College speaks of the start of the year and the
positive efforts made to integrate the years 7 & 8 into the spirit of the
school and build the family spirit. Many activities are described. All
schools have a special charism (gift). As the founder of the Marist
Brothers, St Marcellin Champagnat rested his charism upon his love of Jesus
and the intercessory power of Mary. This is reflected in the motto , “Ad
Jesum per Mariamâ€"All to Jesus through Mary.â€�
New Venture
Early in 2007, the Marist Brothers opened a community in Wellington as a
home for young men. The following is taken from the brochure introducing the
Ministry. The FM connection is about belonging to a community committed to
faith in Christ and his mission for the world, as was Mary, the first
disciple. In short FM means: Faith and Mission - Following Mary in the
footsteps of Marcellin.
Verdon College Reunion
Verdon College, Invercargill is 25 years old . A reunion is planned for
Labour Weekend this year. The programme and enrolment to attend the reunion
can be found on the College’s website at www.verdoncollege.school.nz
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http://www.cathcom.org.nz/
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/
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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC
Analysis and commentary by John R. Allen
http://ncrcafe.org/node/507
The pope's communication paradox
Benedict XVI hadn't even stepped off the papal plane at Rome's Ciampino
airport on Monday, ending his May 9-13 Brazilian swing, when controversy
from the trip caught up with him. Spokespersons for Brazil's indigenous
populations were incensed by comments the pope made in Aparecida late Sunday
afternoon, asserting that the arrival of Christianity did not amount to "the
imposition of a foreign culture" upon the native peoples of the New World.
To the natives, that seemed a nasty bit of historical revisionism...
Also ...
** Whirling dervishes to perform for Pope Benedict XVI
** Motu proprio alert: Castrillon confirms ruling is coming
** Calendar Item: May 15 Presentation of Pope's Book in Washington, D.C.
** Day Five: Benedict's critique of capitalism no surprise ... Pope raps
Capitalism, Marxism as 'blind alleys'' in a world without God ... Christ,
not ideology, creates a ‘continent of hope,’ pope says
*******************************************************
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/ ]
General Manager, Catholic Diocese of Dunedin
http://www.dn.catholic.org.nz/
Details in 'NZ Catholic' May 20 - June 2 2007 p. 23, on the Otago Daily
Times Website (
http://employment.odt.co.nz/displayjob.php?JobID=30469&occupation%5B%5D=14 )
and from Nigel MacIntyre ( nigel.macintyre@ph.co.nz ) or Ross Hanson (
ross.hanson@ph.co.nz ), Polson Higgs, PO Box 5346, Dunedin. Tel: 03 477
9923. Applications close 28 May 2007
'NZ CATHOLIC'
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/
In issue 266, May 20 - June 2 2007 ...
NATIONAL
Wine ban lifted for Mass in prisons ... New Bishop takes over ... More
Catholics - but fewer at Mass ... Born on birthday of diocese ... John Key's
stance disappoints Right to Life ... Increased aged-care funding welcomed
... Easter trading opponents ready for round two ... Leadership award to
secretary of Maori Council ... Women from US arranged for youth to visit
Christchurch ... Debate enlivens display of welfare activities ... NZ
bishops express solidarity with Zimbabweans' plight ... 10-year-old artist
will represent NZ ... Two Hamilton priests die ... Student saw speech topic
as being too self-centred ... Sisters of St Joseph come closer ... ERO File
FEATURES
Former NZ priest now tends US soldiers wounded in Iraq ... Schools celebrate
community ... 508,000 Catholics, but only 18% go to Mass ... Successful old
boy returns to college ... Retreat for women has 19 participants ... Bishops
back national gathering of RCIA
OPINION
* Ronald Rolheiser: Commandments for daily living ... Pat Lynch: Respecting
beliefs is essential to ensuring nation's well-being ... Parish Diary:
Caring for our bodies ... Others Say ... Editorial: "Belligerence" of
bishops a good sign ... Malcolm Evans ... Letters
INTERNATIONAL
Vatican gives Muslims a course on the Church ... Bishops ask rich nations to
honour aid pledges ... Bishop Riocreux honoured ... The Pope: The way to
know God is by love ... Damages for mock wedding ... Mysterious events
surrounded comatose patient ... Religious freedom trouble spots ... Iraqi
refugees flood region ... Pope urges South America to focus on Christ ...
Priests scarce ... Mugabe warns bishops for criticising him ... Archbishop
wins case brought by ex-student ... Tomb of King Herod is finally discovered
... Amnesty accepts abortion ... "Episodic" Catholic ... In Brief
REGULAR FEATURES
Papal Prayer, Young Adults, Books, Monitor, Clips, Net Scene, Tape Deck,
Scripture, Feasts, The Doolans, God in the Garden, Caption Contest, Who
Said?, 40 Years Ago, Dio. Diary, Cryptic Crossword,That Word!, Holy Lives,
Kit's Corner, Wit's End.
ADVERTISING FEATURE
Supporting Vocations: Serra Club of Auckland
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Press Release: NZ Council of Christian Social Services
Bureaucracies may undermine Budget intent
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0705/S00367.htm
The aims expressed in the Budget for working with families and communities
affected by poverty, social exclusion and family violence are good ideals.
Properly implemented these initiatives will assist in developing a more just
and compassionate society, says the New Zealand Council of Christian Social
Services (NZCCSS). “However, it is the experience of NGOs that the
bureaucratic processes of some government agencies often result in the
actual implementation of Budget aims being short-changed�, says NZCCSS
President Ross Kendrew...
Caritas Urges Vote Against Easter Sunday Trading
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0705/S00274.htm
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand, the Catholic agency for justice, peace and
development, urges Members of Parliament to vote against the second of two
private members’ bills which propose extending Easter Sunday trading
hours...
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INSPIRATIONAL TV
http://inspirationaltv.net/
Our Place: returning to Magnificat
6 months ago we filmed the development of the first Catholic farming
community in New Zealand, situated in the Wairarapa. We go back to find a
staggering pace of development at "Magnificat" ...
Reflections: Somes Island (Part 1)
This episode: Sister Mary travels to Wellington's Somes Island, a place
filled with history, some of it dark ...
Angel in the City: John 14:23-29
Recorded on the steps of the side entrance of St Mary of the Angels,
Wellington's grand old Catholic church.
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'CHAMPAGNAT'
http://www.maristbrothers.org.nz/schools'_newsletter.htm
A newsletter of the New Zealand Marist Brothers for Boards of Trustees and
Staff of Marist Schools and Schools with Marist traditions in New Zealand.
In the April 2007 issue ...
Brother Denis Turner writes this Newsletter from Invercargill. He talks of
the city of Invercargill and all the changes he has noted since his return
in February. The city sounds most interesting and vibrant.
Two school newsletters are commented on - John Paul 11 High School in
Greymouth and St John’s College in Hamilton. Both newsletters show a
dedication to the students in these schools.
Mary Kirk, DRS at Marcellin College speaks of the start of the year and the
positive efforts made to integrate the years 7 & 8 into the spirit of the
school and build the family spirit. Many activities are described. All
schools have a special charism (gift). As the founder of the Marist
Brothers, St Marcellin Champagnat rested his charism upon his love of Jesus
and the intercessory power of Mary. This is reflected in the motto , “Ad
Jesum per Mariamâ€"All to Jesus through Mary.â€�
New Venture
Early in 2007, the Marist Brothers opened a community in Wellington as a
home for young men. The following is taken from the brochure introducing the
Ministry. The FM connection is about belonging to a community committed to
faith in Christ and his mission for the world, as was Mary, the first
disciple. In short FM means: Faith and Mission - Following Mary in the
footsteps of Marcellin.
Verdon College Reunion
Verdon College, Invercargill is 25 years old . A reunion is planned for
Labour Weekend this year. The programme and enrolment to attend the reunion
can be found on the College’s website at www.verdoncollege.school.nz
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WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH (Regularly updated)
http://www.cathcom.org.nz/
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/
*********************************************************
ALL THINGS CATHOLIC
Analysis and commentary by John R. Allen
http://ncrcafe.org/node/507
The pope's communication paradox
Benedict XVI hadn't even stepped off the papal plane at Rome's Ciampino
airport on Monday, ending his May 9-13 Brazilian swing, when controversy
from the trip caught up with him. Spokespersons for Brazil's indigenous
populations were incensed by comments the pope made in Aparecida late Sunday
afternoon, asserting that the arrival of Christianity did not amount to "the
imposition of a foreign culture" upon the native peoples of the New World.
To the natives, that seemed a nasty bit of historical revisionism...
Also ...
** Whirling dervishes to perform for Pope Benedict XVI
** Motu proprio alert: Castrillon confirms ruling is coming
** Calendar Item: May 15 Presentation of Pope's Book in Washington, D.C.
** Day Five: Benedict's critique of capitalism no surprise ... Pope raps
Capitalism, Marxism as 'blind alleys'' in a world without God ... Christ,
not ideology, creates a ‘continent of hope,’ pope says
*******************************************************
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/ ]
General Manager, Catholic Diocese of Dunedin
http://www.dn.catholic.org.nz/
Details in 'NZ Catholic' May 20 - June 2 2007 p. 23, on the Otago Daily
Times Website (
http://employment.odt.co.nz/displayjob.php?JobID=30469&occupation%5B%5D=14 )
and from Nigel MacIntyre ( nigel.macintyre@ph.co.nz ) or Ross Hanson (
ross.hanson@ph.co.nz ), Polson Higgs, PO Box 5346, Dunedin. Tel: 03 477
9923. Applications close 28 May 2007
Sunday, May 13, 2007
13 may 2007
************************************
CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS NZ
http://www.cathcom.org.nz/media.php
Catholic bishop praises Corrections Dept. for reversing decision on
Communion wine (11 May 2007)
The Department of Corrections confirmed Friday that it has reviewed its
earlier decision that communion wine could not be taken into prisons in
order to celebrate the Mass...
Bishop Cunneen of Christchurch retires (08 May 2007)
Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the retirement of the Catholic Bishop of
Christchurch, Bishop John Cunneen, who has reached the retirement age of
75...
*************************************
FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
A white wedding like no other
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/category/story.cfm?c_id=14&objectid=10439311
The bride in white, the groom in his best bib and tucker and the vicar in
his robes, standing framed by the arched stained-glass windows of the stone
Anglican chapel. So far, so normal. But forget the traditional vision of a
wedding - this is a vastly different story. It is one of sacred vows sold
for commercial gain - the bride and groom are a pizza and a pie, and the
service is a commercial product launch in which the only authentic
ingredient is the venue...
Intruders wield crucifix to smash church windows
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/topic/story.cfm?c_id=500818&objectid=10438526
Vandals have desecrated a church by smashing it up with a crucifix, leaving
the Catholic community in Ruakaka appalled...
St Patrick's rebuild gets funds boost
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/1/story.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10438559
The $12.9 million refurbishment and preservation of St Patrick's Catholic
Cathedral in Auckland has received a major funding boost...
Pope Benedict, the Catholic Church and Latin America: Kim Hill talks to
Blase Bonpane, director of the Los Angeles peace organisation the Office of
the Americas (audio file)
http://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/saturday
***************************************************
INSPIRATIONAL TV
http://inspirationaltv.net/
Latest: 'Pauper Gourmet'
In this new feature, participants experience good food, and stimulating
conversation. This week: A pagan, an atheist and a Christian are invited to
the table, but not everyone agrees ...
Also ...
Newsflash: Sue Bradford (Part 2)
MP Sue Bradford knew her bill was seen as an intrusion into homes, but what
else would have stopped our child abuse rates?
'Angel in the City': A new commandment (John 13:31-35)
Reading and discussion in St Mary of the Angels, Wellington
************************************************
MARIST MESSENGER
http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz/
The monthly magazine of the Society of Mary
From the May 2007 issue ...
Priestly Vocations ... May Saints: Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat, 1779-1865
... Benedict Speaks ... Priestly Vocations ... Missionary Bishop farewelled
... The Visitation ... Spiritualities ... The Jesus Man, a modern parable
... WYD Report08 ... Himmelsfeld (Heaven’s Field) ... The Crusades ...
Penitence and spiritual rebirth in New Zealand ... The Kids Corner ...
Crossword by Appo
***********************************************
MARIST CHAMPAGNAT FAMILY NEWSLETTER
http://www.maristbrothers.org.nz/marist%20family%20newsletter.htm
This Newsletter of the Marist Brothers' New Zealand province is distributed
four times year to Marist Communities, lay partners and associates and
others interested in the happenings within the New Zealand Marist family.
In the March 2007 issue ...
1. The newsletter commences with a wonderful vision of hope from Archbishop
Mataca in Fiji followed by this beautiful prayer -
We come before you Lord accompanied by Saint Marcellin Champagnat and
sharing the Marist vision entrusted to us. We know what we are about …
planting seeds that one day will grow.
We water seeds already planted in the hearts of the people of our
communities.
We know that we cannot do everything, and we sense being liberated in
accepting that.
We hear your call, Lord, to do something and we do it as well as we can.
We are workers, not master builders, ministers and not messiahs.
We are prophets for a future not our own, not seeing the end results.
We ask that we too, with Saint Marcellin, may have hearts that know no
bounds.
We lift our hearts to you in prayer with Jesus and our Good Mother Mary, in
solidarity with all those in need at this time. Amen.
News of the Brothers: Chris Maney and Kevin Dobbyn (Wilton & Wellington);
REMAR Festival, Melbourne; Barry Burns (General Administration, Rome);
Humphrey O’Connor (Manila Formation Centre); Sam Eathorne (Ghana); Denis
Turner (Brothers Education Commission; Invercargill); Chris Poppelwell (East
Timor Catholic Teachers’ College); Tim Leen (Southern Philippines Centre
Director); Michael Potter (traineee, Philippines).
*******************************************************
EDMUND RICE NETWORK NEWSLETTER
Newsletter of the New Zealand Christian Brothers of the Schools
March 2007 issue:
http://www.edmundrice.org.nz/index.php?page=/newsletter/newsletter.htm
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THE NATHANIEL REPORT
http://www.nathaniel.org.nz/
Newsletter of the New Zealand Catholic Bioethics Centre
In issue twenty-one (only summaries are available on the Website) ...
Editorial â€" Bioethics and Theology in Conversation ... The Use of Gametes
and Embryos in Human Reproductive Research: Determining Policy for New
Zealand ... A letter to ACART ... The Eloquent Voice of Conscience ...
Understanding Conscience; Conscience and the Second Vatican Council
*******************************************************
TUI MOTU INTERISLANDS
http://www.tuimotu.org/
In the April 2007 issue ...
Editorial (full text): "Behold the man"; Global warming ... Ecce Homo â€" Paul
Oestreicher ... Saving the planet â€" Ron Sharp ... A hitchhiker’s guide to
God â€" Jeph Maathias ... The smacking debate: we need to change â€" Glynn Cardy
... In Lent we grow by dying â€" Daniel O’Leary
****************************************************
THE FAR EAST
http://www.columban.org.au/publications/the_far_east.html
The magazine of the Australian and New Zealand members of the Saint
Columban's Mission Society
In the May 2007 issue ...
Editorial ... Maximilio says "thank you" .... Running the Distance .... You
are my hands .... The Cold War is Hot .... Under the Influence .... Tie, my
shoes, please! .... The Greening of the Church .... Growing Young ....
Millenium Development Goal 7 .... Mission World\From the Director .... We
are worthwhile .... Who is God .... How to save the world .... Resources
.... Catching up in Shenzhen
******************************************************
WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH (Regularly updated)
http://www.cathcom.org.nz/
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/
*********************************************************
ALL THINGS CATHOLIC
Analysis and commentary by John R. Allen
http://ncrcafe.org/node/507
Benedict's priorities: Feeding humanity's spiritual and material hunger
After the Second Vatican Council (1962-65), no local Catholic church on
earth seized the social thrust of the council's message with more enthusiasm
than Brazil. The largest Catholic country on earth, Brazil also became the
most important laboratory for liberation theology, which proclaimed a
"preferential option for the poor" and thrust the church into struggles for
progressive social change...
Also ... Daily reports of Pope Benedict's Apostolic Visit to Brazil: Day
Four: Facing dramatic losses, Benedict says: ‘It’s worth it to stay
Catholic!’ ; Benedict issues dramatic warning to drug dealers, but his real
message is Christ ... Day Three: Pope calls Brazil's bishops to order ;
Benedict holds up a model of authentic liberation theology ... Day Two:
Mexican cardinal says pope repeated bishops' line on abortion ; Benedict
strikes softer tone ; Pope will say something 'very important' on social
justice, Martino promises ; Hopelessness, not Pentecostalism, as Brazil's
mega-trend in religion ; A new era of Catholic/Pentecostal 'good feelings'?
.... Day One: Aside from abortion furor, pope hits all the expected notes ;
Confusion on communion for pro-choice politicians nothing new ; The
Love/Hate Relationship between Benedict and Liberation Theology ; Transcript
of News Conference aboard the Papal Plane
*******************************************************
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/ ]
Receptionist/Secretary, The Catholic Tribunal, Wellington
http://www.catholic.org.nz/resources/annulments.php
Details in 'Wel-com' May 2007 p.16, and from The Office Manager, Christine
Bright, Tribunal of the Catholic Church, PO Box 1937, Wellington 6140. Tel:
(04) 496 1727; fax: (094) 496 1726; e-mail: tribunal@wn.catholic.org.nz
CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS NZ
http://www.cathcom.org.nz/media.php
Catholic bishop praises Corrections Dept. for reversing decision on
Communion wine (11 May 2007)
The Department of Corrections confirmed Friday that it has reviewed its
earlier decision that communion wine could not be taken into prisons in
order to celebrate the Mass...
Bishop Cunneen of Christchurch retires (08 May 2007)
Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the retirement of the Catholic Bishop of
Christchurch, Bishop John Cunneen, who has reached the retirement age of
75...
*************************************
FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
A white wedding like no other
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/category/story.cfm?c_id=14&objectid=10439311
The bride in white, the groom in his best bib and tucker and the vicar in
his robes, standing framed by the arched stained-glass windows of the stone
Anglican chapel. So far, so normal. But forget the traditional vision of a
wedding - this is a vastly different story. It is one of sacred vows sold
for commercial gain - the bride and groom are a pizza and a pie, and the
service is a commercial product launch in which the only authentic
ingredient is the venue...
Intruders wield crucifix to smash church windows
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/topic/story.cfm?c_id=500818&objectid=10438526
Vandals have desecrated a church by smashing it up with a crucifix, leaving
the Catholic community in Ruakaka appalled...
St Patrick's rebuild gets funds boost
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/1/story.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10438559
The $12.9 million refurbishment and preservation of St Patrick's Catholic
Cathedral in Auckland has received a major funding boost...
Pope Benedict, the Catholic Church and Latin America: Kim Hill talks to
Blase Bonpane, director of the Los Angeles peace organisation the Office of
the Americas (audio file)
http://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/saturday
***************************************************
INSPIRATIONAL TV
http://inspirationaltv.net/
Latest: 'Pauper Gourmet'
In this new feature, participants experience good food, and stimulating
conversation. This week: A pagan, an atheist and a Christian are invited to
the table, but not everyone agrees ...
Also ...
Newsflash: Sue Bradford (Part 2)
MP Sue Bradford knew her bill was seen as an intrusion into homes, but what
else would have stopped our child abuse rates?
'Angel in the City': A new commandment (John 13:31-35)
Reading and discussion in St Mary of the Angels, Wellington
************************************************
MARIST MESSENGER
http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz/
The monthly magazine of the Society of Mary
From the May 2007 issue ...
Priestly Vocations ... May Saints: Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat, 1779-1865
... Benedict Speaks ... Priestly Vocations ... Missionary Bishop farewelled
... The Visitation ... Spiritualities ... The Jesus Man, a modern parable
... WYD Report08 ... Himmelsfeld (Heaven’s Field) ... The Crusades ...
Penitence and spiritual rebirth in New Zealand ... The Kids Corner ...
Crossword by Appo
***********************************************
MARIST CHAMPAGNAT FAMILY NEWSLETTER
http://www.maristbrothers.org.nz/marist%20family%20newsletter.htm
This Newsletter of the Marist Brothers' New Zealand province is distributed
four times year to Marist Communities, lay partners and associates and
others interested in the happenings within the New Zealand Marist family.
In the March 2007 issue ...
1. The newsletter commences with a wonderful vision of hope from Archbishop
Mataca in Fiji followed by this beautiful prayer -
We come before you Lord accompanied by Saint Marcellin Champagnat and
sharing the Marist vision entrusted to us. We know what we are about …
planting seeds that one day will grow.
We water seeds already planted in the hearts of the people of our
communities.
We know that we cannot do everything, and we sense being liberated in
accepting that.
We hear your call, Lord, to do something and we do it as well as we can.
We are workers, not master builders, ministers and not messiahs.
We are prophets for a future not our own, not seeing the end results.
We ask that we too, with Saint Marcellin, may have hearts that know no
bounds.
We lift our hearts to you in prayer with Jesus and our Good Mother Mary, in
solidarity with all those in need at this time. Amen.
News of the Brothers: Chris Maney and Kevin Dobbyn (Wilton & Wellington);
REMAR Festival, Melbourne; Barry Burns (General Administration, Rome);
Humphrey O’Connor (Manila Formation Centre); Sam Eathorne (Ghana); Denis
Turner (Brothers Education Commission; Invercargill); Chris Poppelwell (East
Timor Catholic Teachers’ College); Tim Leen (Southern Philippines Centre
Director); Michael Potter (traineee, Philippines).
*******************************************************
EDMUND RICE NETWORK NEWSLETTER
Newsletter of the New Zealand Christian Brothers of the Schools
March 2007 issue:
http://www.edmundrice.org.nz/index.php?page=/newsletter/newsletter.htm
*********************************************************
THE NATHANIEL REPORT
http://www.nathaniel.org.nz/
Newsletter of the New Zealand Catholic Bioethics Centre
In issue twenty-one (only summaries are available on the Website) ...
Editorial â€" Bioethics and Theology in Conversation ... The Use of Gametes
and Embryos in Human Reproductive Research: Determining Policy for New
Zealand ... A letter to ACART ... The Eloquent Voice of Conscience ...
Understanding Conscience; Conscience and the Second Vatican Council
*******************************************************
TUI MOTU INTERISLANDS
http://www.tuimotu.org/
In the April 2007 issue ...
Editorial (full text): "Behold the man"; Global warming ... Ecce Homo â€" Paul
Oestreicher ... Saving the planet â€" Ron Sharp ... A hitchhiker’s guide to
God â€" Jeph Maathias ... The smacking debate: we need to change â€" Glynn Cardy
... In Lent we grow by dying â€" Daniel O’Leary
****************************************************
THE FAR EAST
http://www.columban.org.au/publications/the_far_east.html
The magazine of the Australian and New Zealand members of the Saint
Columban's Mission Society
In the May 2007 issue ...
Editorial ... Maximilio says "thank you" .... Running the Distance .... You
are my hands .... The Cold War is Hot .... Under the Influence .... Tie, my
shoes, please! .... The Greening of the Church .... Growing Young ....
Millenium Development Goal 7 .... Mission World\From the Director .... We
are worthwhile .... Who is God .... How to save the world .... Resources
.... Catching up in Shenzhen
******************************************************
WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH (Regularly updated)
http://www.cathcom.org.nz/
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz/
*********************************************************
ALL THINGS CATHOLIC
Analysis and commentary by John R. Allen
http://ncrcafe.org/node/507
Benedict's priorities: Feeding humanity's spiritual and material hunger
After the Second Vatican Council (1962-65), no local Catholic church on
earth seized the social thrust of the council's message with more enthusiasm
than Brazil. The largest Catholic country on earth, Brazil also became the
most important laboratory for liberation theology, which proclaimed a
"preferential option for the poor" and thrust the church into struggles for
progressive social change...
Also ... Daily reports of Pope Benedict's Apostolic Visit to Brazil: Day
Four: Facing dramatic losses, Benedict says: ‘It’s worth it to stay
Catholic!’ ; Benedict issues dramatic warning to drug dealers, but his real
message is Christ ... Day Three: Pope calls Brazil's bishops to order ;
Benedict holds up a model of authentic liberation theology ... Day Two:
Mexican cardinal says pope repeated bishops' line on abortion ; Benedict
strikes softer tone ; Pope will say something 'very important' on social
justice, Martino promises ; Hopelessness, not Pentecostalism, as Brazil's
mega-trend in religion ; A new era of Catholic/Pentecostal 'good feelings'?
.... Day One: Aside from abortion furor, pope hits all the expected notes ;
Confusion on communion for pro-choice politicians nothing new ; The
Love/Hate Relationship between Benedict and Liberation Theology ; Transcript
of News Conference aboard the Papal Plane
*******************************************************
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/ ]
Receptionist/Secretary, The Catholic Tribunal, Wellington
http://www.catholic.org.nz/resources/annulments.php
Details in 'Wel-com' May 2007 p.16, and from The Office Manager, Christine
Bright, Tribunal of the Catholic Church, PO Box 1937, Wellington 6140. Tel:
(04) 496 1727; fax: (094) 496 1726; e-mail: tribunal@wn.catholic.org.nz
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