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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Southland migrants isolated and ignored
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/nelsonmail/4724586a6417.html
One thousand Filipino workers are among an influx of migrant workers to
descend on Southland during the past six months, leaving the region
struggling to meet their needs...

St Michael's now 50 years young (full text)
The Daily Post (Rotorua) W06 â€" 10 October 2008
The St Michael's Catholic School reunion went off with a bang. The school
was celebrating its 50th reunion jubilee. Generations of families have been
through the school with many going back as teachers. The school has a strong
focus on Christian values and the importance of families.

Volunteer work is recognised (photo)
Papakura Courier
http://tinyurl.com/3j7nyg
Rain, hail or shine, grandmother Mary Jones is determined to ensure St
Mary's School students get across Clark Rd safely ...

Parish history connects with community (photo)
Western Leader
http://tinyurl.com/5x63f8
Opera singer Kiri Te Kanawa, 60s guitar legend Peter Posa and controversial
priest and radio talkback host Felix Donnelly - all are names associated
with Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Glen Eden ...

Agencies criticise tax cut decision for beneficiaries
http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/stories/2008/10/06/1243793c6795
The Government's decision not to pass on tax cuts to beneficiaries ignores
the country's most vulnerable citizens, say some social agencies. Mike
Smith, director of Catholic aid agency Caritas, says that is a cruel blow
for those struggling the most with rising food and petrol prices...

Vocation match or meet a Catholic on the net
http://www.cathnews.com/article.aspx?aeid=9374
An online vocation guide website, Vocation Match http://vocationmatch.com
reports that nearly 7,000 people interested in religious vocations have
requested information meanwhile Catholic marriage matchmaking site,
MeetaCatholic http://www.MeetaCatholic.com, is expanding in Australia...

Catholic Matchmaker One Year On, and Branches Out to Australia!
http://www.prarticle.com/press-release/?Catholic-Matchmaker-One-Year-On-and-Bran\
ches-Out-to-Australia!&pr=5143

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INSPIRATIONAL TV

http://inspirationaltv.net

'Living with complete devotion'
Brother Kevin, Sisters Anna, Veronica and Bertha and Father Rick speak about
their vocations to the religious life and the priesthood.

'A wedding invitation'
A reading and discussion of Matthew 22:1-14 with Very Rev. Frank Nelson and
Rev. Dr Godfrey Nicholson at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.

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'BEING FRANK'

http://www.beingfrank.co.nz

Blogs about Catholic life in New Zealand. Some current topics ...

What a History! (on the fiftieth anniversary of Pope Pius XII’s death) ... I
give up (a blogger's last post) ... Responsible faith begins with humility
... Surely there’s a better way? (politics and the poor) ... Angels and
Demons

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PERIODICALS AND NEWSLETTERS

Marist Messenger - October 2008
http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz

NZ Catholic Education Office. 'Lighting New Fires' - September 2008, with
Catholic schools' Supplement
http://www.nzceo.catholic.org.nz/pages/resourcesubpages/lighting-new-fires.html

Catholic Diocese of Christchurch. 'Inform', the diocesan newsletter -
September 2008
http://www.chch.catholic.org.nz/?sid=25

Marist Brothers' 'Marist Family Newsletter' - September 2008
http://www.maristbrothers.org.nz/Marist%20Family%20News.htm

The Nathaniel Centre - The NZ Catholic Bioethics Centre. 'The Nathaniel
Report' - issue twenty-five
http://www.nathaniel.org.nz/?sid=5

Tui Motu Interislands - September 2008
http://www.tuimotu.org

St Columban's Missionary Society. 'The Far East' - October 2008
http://www.columban.org.au/?MID=200510192652

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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen, Jr.

http://ncrcafe.org/node/507

Synod on the Bible: Shaping the imaginations of 1.2 billion Catholics
For better or worse, competing interpretations of the Bible can move armies,
shape what's taught in science courses, determine who can marry and who
can't, and influence whether convicts are put to death. Sometimes, how
people read the Bible affects the outcome of elections. It may even
influence how a broad swath of humanity interprets the present economic
crisis. Given all that, the conversations over these three weeks about how
to shape the biblical imaginations of 1.2 billion Catholics around the world
are well worth following -- even if it takes wading through a bit of
minutiae in order to glean the big picture...

Also: Daily news and updates form the Synod of Bishops on the Word of God

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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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EVENTS

Christ Fest '08 - A Catholic youth gathering in the style of WYD
25 - 26 October 2008
Sacred Heart Parish grounds, Ranfurly, Dunedin Diocese.
Details:
http://www.cyt.org.nz/dox/Christ%20Fest%2008.jpg

Catholic Men's Residential Retreat Weekend
Teapot Valley Christian Camp, Brightwater, Nelson.
5.30pm Friday 31 October - 3pm Sunday 2 November 2008
Details in 'Welcom' October 2008 p.19 and from George tel (03) 547 4649;
Bernard tel (03) 5465 1811

'Winter Sun: Unpacking World Youth Day'
The 2008 'NZ Catholic' lecture with Archbishop Mark Colerdige of Canberra
and Goulburn
** Auckland: Monday Nov. 17, St Beenedict's Chruch Newton, 7.30 pm.
** Wellington: Tuesday Nov. 18, St Joseph's Church, Mt Victoria, 7.30pm.
** Christchurch: Wednesday Nov. 19, Villa Maria College, Upper Riccarton,
7.30pm.
Admission: Adults: $10; college students (with ID) $5.

'Hearts Aflame' Catholic Summer School
9-18 January 2008
St Bede's College, Christchurch
Details:
http://www.heartsaflame.org.nz/HA2009/tabid/1348/Default.aspx

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EMPLOYMENT

[Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the
Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/vacancy.php ]

[Vacancies in Catholic Youth Ministry are advertised on the Job Bank page of
the National Council for Young Catholics: http://ncyc.org.nz ]

Promoters, 'NZ Catholic' newspaper
Details in 'NZ Catholic' 300, September 21 - October 4, 2008 p.23 and from
Dennis Augustine, Promotions and Advertising Manager, NZ Catholic, PO Box
147-000, Ponsonby, Auckland 1144; tel: (09) 360-3049; e-mail:
advertising@nzcatholic.org.nz

NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference. Business Administrator
Details in 'NZ Catholic' issue 301 Oct 5-18 2008 p.23, in 'Wel-com' October
2008 p.7, and from Anne Dickinson, tel (04) 496 1747; e-mail:
adickinson@nzcbc.org.nz Applications close October 17 2008.

Diocesan Liturgy Educator. Palmerston North Diocese.
http://www.pn.catholic.org.nz
Details in 'Wel-com' October 2008 p.13, at
http://www.pn.catholic.org.nz/?sid=208 , and from Mark Richards, Diocese of
Palmerston North, Private Bag 11012, Palmerston North , tel. 06 350-3823.
Applications close 17th October 2008,

Wellington Catholic Education Centre. Director.
http://www.wcec.org.nz
Details in 'NZ Catholic' issue 301 Oct 5-18 2008 p.23, in 'Wel-com October
2008 p.3, at http://www.cathnews.com/article.aspx?aeid=9143 , and from
John Butterfield, General Manager, Archdiocese of Wellington, PO Box 1937,
Thorndon, Wellington 6140. Tel: 04 496 1788
E-mail: j.butterfield@wn.catholic.org.nz Applications close: 24 October
2008.

Archdiocese of Wellington. General Manager.
http://www.wn.catholic.org.nz
Details in 'NZ Catholic' issue 301 Oct 5-18 2008 p.23, in 'Wel-com October
2008 p.3, and from Mike Hurdle or Catharina Vossen at Micah Partners, PO Box
499, Wellington. Tel: 04 499 4749; mobile: 021 552 929; fax: 04 499 7375;
email: contact@micahpartners.co.nz Applications close 17 October 2008

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'NZ CATHOLIC' - http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

In issue 301, October 5-18 2008 ...

Advertising feature: Mission Sunday, October 19, 2008

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Listening more important than talking (photo)
Daily Post, Rotorua
http://tinyurl.com/3v8gvw
On Monday, the Catholic church is holding a thanksgiving mass for Father
Anton Timmerman, affectionately known as Father Tim, who is retiring after
serving Rotorua and the church for almost 60 years. Daily Post reporter
Abigail Caspari talks to him about his service.

Ray's been serving tennis at Pompallier for 45 years (photo)
Auckland City Harbour News
http://tinyurl.com/5y2lo4
It's tough to play tennis with bulrushes in the court, but that's what
Pompallier Tennis Club founder Ray Keenan was faced with when he started the
club in 1963 ...

New marae entranceway blessed (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/southlandtimes/4712705a6568.html
A new carved entranceway has been erected at Invercargill's Te Tomairangi
Marae showing ties between Maori culture and Christianity...

David Olivier leaving to head college in Palmerston North
The Upper Hutt Leader
http://tinyurl.com/4kwmay
Upper Hutt college's principal, David Olivier, has accepted the role of
principal at Palmerston North's |St Peter's College ...

Repair bill hits the roof (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/4711094a6016.html
A landmark church built during the Depression has been dealt a $200,000
financial blow. Opened on October 1, 1933, St Michael’s Catholic Church in
Remuera is in desperate need of repair after 75 years of service...

Blessing for BoT (photo)
The Hutt News
http://tinyurl.com/42n5cb
Blessing Mbenjele has created history at St Bernard's College. The
quietly-spoken 17-year-old is the student rep on the Board Of Trustees ...

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INSPIRATIONAL TV

http://inspirationaltv.net

'The rejected stone'
A reading and discussion of Matthew 21:33-34 with Fr Chris Skinner and
Regina Perez.

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'BEING FRANK'

http://www.beingfrank.co.nz

Blogs about Catholic life in New Zealand. Some current topics ...

I’m in a rut, politically speaking (polics and abortion) ... "I've done
everything the Bible says - even the stuff that contradicts the other
stuff!" ... Greedy chickens coming home…? (on the troubles in the global
marketplace) ... Experiential learning, social justice and the Connect
Mission Project ... "But it says on page 1,326…" (on the differences between
Catholics and other Christians) ... A need for beauty?

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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen, Jr.

http://ncrcafe.org/node/507

Bishops at Synod on Bible to hear cardinal speak of need to anchor biblical
study in doctrine

While the Vatican is most assuredly not a democracy, probably the closest
thing it has to the trappings of democratic debate opens in Rome on Sunday
with the 22nd session of the Synod of Bishops, this one devoted to "The Word
of God in the Life and Mission of the Church."

The synod was created by Pope Paul VI in 1969 to give the bishops of the
world a regular voice in the governance of the universal church. Though
complaints have surfaced over the years that it’s an expensive talk shop
with no actual authority, it’s nonetheless a unique sounding board. For
roughly the first week and a half, each participant will have a few minutes
to deliver a message to the pope himself, and to the wider world, about the
state of the church...

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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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EVENTS

Joshua Catholic Mens Fellowship. The Banquet: a weekend retreat.
October 10th, 11th, and 12th 2008
Willow Park, Eastern Beach, Auckland.
Details, registration form and promo video:
http://shell.world-net.co.nz/~mbaird/2008%20Registration.htm

Christ Fest '08 - A Catholic youth gathering in the style of WYD
25 - 26 October 2008
Sacred Heart Parish grounds, Ranfurly, Dunedin Diocese.
Details:
http://www.cyt.org.nz/dox/Christ%20Fest%2008.jpg

Catholic Men's Residential Retreat Weekend
Teapot Valley Christian Camp, Brightwater, Nelson.
5.30pm Friday 31 October - 3pm Sunday 2 November 2008
Details in 'Welcom' October 2008 p.19 and from George tel (03) 547 4649;
Bernard tel (03) 5465 1811

'Winter Sun: Unpacking World Youth Day'
The 2008 'NZ Catholic' lecture with Archbishop Mark Colerdige of Canberra
and Goulburn
** Auckland: Monday Nov. 17, St Beenedict's Chruch Newton, 7.30 pm.
** Wellington: Tuesday Nov. 18, St Joseph's Church, Mt Victoria, 7.30pm.
** Christchurch: Wednesday Nov. 19, Villa Maria College, Upper Riccarton,
7.30pm.
Admission: Adults: $10; college students (with ID) $5.

'Hearts Aflame' Catholic Summer School
9-18 January 2008
St Bede's College, Christchurch
Details:
http://www.heartsaflame.org.nz/HA2009/tabid/1348/Default.aspx

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EMPLOYMENT

[Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the
Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/vacancy.php ]

[Vacancies in Catholic Youth Ministry are advertised on the Job Bank page of
the National Council for Young Catholics: http://ncyc.org.nz ]

Promoters, 'NZ Catholic' newspaper
Details in 'NZ Catholic' 300, September 21 - October 4, 2008 p.23 and from
Dennis Augustine, Promotions and Advertising Manager, NZ Catholic, PO Box
147-000, Ponsonby, Auckland 1144; tel: (09) 360-3049; e-mail:
advertising@nzcatholic.org.nz

NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference. Business Administrator
Details in 'NZ Catholic' issue 301 Oct 5-18 2008 p.23, in 'Wel-com' October
2008 p.7, and from Anne Dickinson, tel (04) 496 1747; e-mail:
adickinson@nzcbc.org.nz Applications close October 17 2008.

Diocesan Liturgy Educator. Palmerston North Diocese.
http://www.pn.catholic.org.nz
Details in 'Wel-com' October 2008 p.13, at
http://www.pn.catholic.org.nz/?sid=208 , and from Mark Richards, Diocese of
Palmerston North, Private Bag 11012, Palmerston North , tel. 06 350-3823.
Applications close 17th October 2008,

Wellington Catholic Education Centre. Director.
http://www.wcec.org.nz
Details in 'NZ Catholic' issue 301 Oct 5-18 2008 p.23, in 'Wel-com October
2008 p.3, at http://www.cathnews.com/article.aspx?aeid=9143 , and from
John Butterfield, General Manager, Archdiocese of Wellington, PO Box 1937,
Thorndon, Wellington 6140. Tel: 04 496 1788
E-mail: j.butterfield@wn.catholic.org.nz Applications close: 24 October
2008.

Archdiocese of Wellington. General Manager.
http://www.wn.catholic.org.nz
Details in 'NZ Catholic' issue 301 Oct 5-18 2008 p.23, in 'Wel-com October
2008 p.3, and from Mike Hurdle or Catharina Vossen at Micah Partners, PO Box
499, Wellington. Tel: 04 499 4749; mobile: 021 552 929; fax: 04 499 7375;
email: contact@micahpartners.co.nz Applications close 17 October 2008

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Caritas welcomes improved kids coverage
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0809/S00355.htm
25 September 2008
Health and safety regulation changes giving child contractors the same
protection as children working as employees, are being welcomed by Caritas,
the Catholic agency for Justice, Peace and Development...

Parish to celebrate its centenary (photos)
Ruapehu Press
The Catholic parish of Taumaranui, dedicated to the Immaculate Conception,
celebrates its centenary from October 10 to 12 ...
Part 1:
http://tinyurl.com/54y3q2
Part 2:
http://tinyurl.com/4q6mgv

Students aid east Aucklanders on poverty line (photo)
http://www.times.co.nz/cms/news/2008/09/students_aid_east_aucklanders_on_poverty\
_line.php
A prayer, food donation or a nice gesture to a friend were the three things
St Mark’s Catholic Primary School students in Pakuranga were taught to
practise last week during national Social Justice Week...

A Catholic brother jailed for sexually abusing boys is appealing his
sentence.
http://nz.news.yahoo.com/a/-/local/5033148/catholic-brother-appeal-sex-abuse-sen\
tence/
Rodger Moloney was found guilty of seven counts of abuse dating back to the
1970s when he was head of Maryland's Special School in Christchurch. The
Court of Appeal yesterday confirmed an appeal against Moloney's sentence had
been lodged...

Volunteer is always putting others first
Northern Advocate (Whangarei) p.12 â€" 27 September 2008
Hazel Anne O'Donnell has for many years been a volunteer for the St Vincent
de Paul Society, which works with the Catholic Church, and has dedicated her
life to helping those less advantaged. "We help wherever there's need,'' she
says. "We're given things for nothing and we give away things for nothing
also. We supply people with food parcels and help out with accommodation and
petrol bills'' ...

Church 'not about to sell assets'
The Nelson Mail â€" News â€" 24 Sep 2008 â€" Page 3
Traditional Christian churches in the Nelson region are keeping their heads
above water and looking at new ways to raise their profile in the community.
Comments by clergy of the Presbyterian, Anglican and Methodist Churches and
Fr Raymond Soriano of St Mary's Parish, Nelson.

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INSPIRATIONAL TV

http://inspirationaltv.net

'Someone to live by'
A September reflection on the importance to Christians of Jesus' mother, by
Sister Mary Scanlon.

'Something to follow'
A reading and discussion of Matthew 21:28-32 with Fr Chris Skinner and
Regina Perez.

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'BEING FRANK'

http://www.beingfrank.co.nz

Blogs about Catholic life in New Zealand, sponsored by 'NZ Catholic'
newspaper. Some recent topics ... Impact Games (a method for changing the
way people consume information and understand the world around them) ... Gay
lifestyle a "sewer" of casual degrading sex, drug abuse and misery ...
Election? What election?

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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)

*******************************************************

EVENTS

Christ Fest '08 - A Catholic youth gathering in the style of WYD
25 - 26 October 2008
Sacred Heart Parish grounds, Ranfurly, Dunedin Diocese.
Details:
http://www.cyt.org.nz/dox/Christ%20Fest%2008.jpg

Joshua Catholic Mens Fellowship. The Banquet: a weekend retreat.
October 10th, 11th, and 12th 2008
Willow Park, Eastern Beach, Auckland.
Details, registration form and promo video:
http://shell.world-net.co.nz/~mbaird/2008%20Registration.htm

'Hearts Aflame' Catholic Summer School
9-18 January 2008
St Bede's College, Christchurch
Details:
http://www.heartsaflame.org.nz/HA2009/tabid/1348/Default.aspx

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EMPLOYMENT

[Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the
Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/vacancy.php ]

[Vacancies in Catholic Youth Ministry are advertised on the Job Bank page of
the National Council for Young Catholics: http://ncyc.org.nz ]

Promoters, 'NZ Catholic' newspaper
Details in 'NZ Catholic' 300, September 21 - October 4, 2008 p.23 and from
Dennis Augustine, Promotions and Advertising Manager, NZ Catholic, PO Box
147-000, Ponsonby, Auckland 1144; tel: (09) 360-3049; e-mail:
advertising@nzcatholic.org.nz

De La Salle Brothers. Ministry Positions (2)
Duties: to facilitate a range of ministry activities for the schools and to
help promote the growth of the Lasallian network in Aotearoa-New Zealand.
Details in 'NZ Catholic' 300, September 21 - October 4, 2008 p.26, on
http://www.delasalle.org.nz/?sid=68 and from Andrew Ulugia, Lasallian Youth
Ministry, PO Box 5124 New Plymouth 4310 Tel: (06) 753 6149 Email:
andrew@delasalle.org.nz Applications close 3 October, 2008.