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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
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Monte Cecilia
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School to face closure
Central Leader
http://tinyurl.com/y9esl5r
A Hillsborough school community is in shock after a decision by the Auckland City Council to take the land it sits on.
School's future uncertain
Central Leader
http://tinyurl.com/y9retpw
School and church at odds over move
http://nz.news.yahoo.com/a/-/top-stories/6759208/school-and-church-at-odds-over-move/
Monte Cecilia School Given Death Sentence By Council
http://www.voxy.co.nz/national/monte-cecilia-school-given-death-sentence-council/5/37230
Delay wanted over acquisition of school
http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/stories/2010/02/03/1247f1772777
Secret Decision On Monte Cecilia School's Closure A Shocker
http://www.voxy.co.nz/national/secret-decision-monte-cecilia-school039s-closure-shocker/5/36888
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Unknown Peace (photo)
Central Leader
http://tinyurl.com/ydewgfe
Being the wild card has proved to be the winner for a local reggae band. Eight-piece group Unknown Peace beat the odds to come out on top at the traditionally rock-dominated Battle of the Bands national finals recently.
People the principal concern (photo)
The Timaru Herald
http://tinyurl.com/ya7h8o6
Twenty-four hours in the life of David Armstrong, the principal of Timaru's Sacred Heart School.
Dom - a nun for 80+ years (photo)
The Southland Times
http://tinyurl.com/yenhnx3
The death at the weekend of Sister Mary Dominic, a Mercy nun living at Calvary Home in Invercargill for the past 14 months, brought to an end what is thought to be one of the longest lives of an ordained professed religious in Australasia.
Bibby's big birthday bash (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/3275589/Bibby-s-big-birthday-bash
Although her ancestors were among Puhoi's first Bohemian founders, it was to her childhood home of Mangawhai that Bibby Cotter's memories increasingly returned as her 100th birthday approached.
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INSPIRATIONAL TV
http://inspirationaltv.net
** Holiday Renewal **
Jenny O'Brien on school holidays
** Spreading the net **
Luke 5: 1-11, a reading and commentary by Fr Ted Tyler
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'BEING FRANK' - New Zealand Catholic blogs
http://www.beingfrank.co.nz
** Economic Fertility (The 'Population Bomb')
** "Oh! My son doesn't stand a chance! The whole world's gone gay!" (the UK Equality Bill)
** I love your work, Ricky Gervais but not your ethics (eugenics)
** What would Jesus have done? Tongue poking or not? (at Mass in Kinshasa)
** Is sexual reproduction an example of irreducible complexity?
** Putting your money where stupid is (Telecom's donation to the FPA)
** How to stop worrying and start living (on reading 'How to stop worrying and start living')
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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen, Jr.
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic
A Dallas experiment in orthodoxy and openness
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic/dallas-experiment-orthodoxy-and-openness
In Georges Bernanos' Diary of a Country Priest, the elderly Curé de Torcy gives his young priest friend a bit of advice about proclaiming the Gospel: "The Word of God is a red-hot iron," he says. "Truth is meant to save you first, and the comfort comes later." One could probably craft a meditation on the state of the Catholic soul today in terms of the tension between those two values -- truth and comfort. The $64,000 question is, can we do both? Can the Catholic church be both the "sacrament of the unity of the human race" and a fearless evangelical force? ...
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FACEBOOK
Bishop Pat Dunn's diary
http://www.facebook.com/bishoppatrick
Catholic Discipleship College
http://www.facebook.com/cdcnz
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WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
http://www.romereports.com (video)
http://www.youtube.com/vatican (news of Pope Benedict - video)
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EVENTS
Catholic Youth Conference for school years 10-13
5-7 March 2010
St Thomas More Catholic Church, 17 Gloucester Road, Mt Maunganui 3116
Theme: "Set Free" (Galatians 5:1)
Conference site: http://www.catholicyouth.co.nz
Video promo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0cNWXK7_-g
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EMPLOYMENT
[Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Vacancies section of the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz ]
[Vacancies for Catholic youth workers are advertised on the Vacancies page of Connect.org.nz: http://www.connect.org.nz ]
Director, Catholic Family and Community Services, Auckland
http://www.cfcs.org.nz
Details in 'NZ Catholic' No. 333, Jan 31 - Feb 13 2010 p.23, 'Wel-com' February 2010 p.16, and from Eric Allan, Catholic Family and Community Services, tel: (09) 378 9650 Applications close 17 February 2009.
Archdiocese of Wellington. Assistant Advisor, Youth and Young Adult Ministry
http://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/?sid=16
Details in 'Wel-com' February 2010 p.19, and from Lorraine McArthur, Director, Archdiocesan Pastoral Services, tel: (04) 496 1706; e-mail: l.mcarthur@wn.catholic.org.nz Applications close 19 February 2010
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Sunday, January 31, 2010
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NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE
http://www.cathcom.org.nz
New missal used at ICEL conference (January 25, 2010)
The new translation of the Order of Mass was used at the International Commission on English in the Liturgy (ICEL) conference held in Waitangi recently. Over 10 bishops attended the conference, 10-15 January, representing England, Scotland, Canada, America, South Africa, India, Philippines, Australia and New Zealand...
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'NZ CATHOLIC' - No. 333, Jan 31 - Feb 13 2010
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
In the current issue: NZ sisters plan for their saint ... Abortion doctor shortage ahead? .. 200 get faith boosted at Catholic summer school ... Faith sustains [Denis Aberhart] on pitch, at school .. Miracle cure from cancer paved way for MacKillop .. Michael Hill - editor - eyes retirement ... Survey reveals much about 'NZ Catholic' ... How to be a Christian witness at work
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Forty years of service to St Pat's honoured (photo)
Hutt News
http://tinyurl.com/yjmv32j
St Patrick's College teacher Des Boyle was honoured last month for his 40 years of service to the school.
Christian Brother honoured (photo)
http://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/90373/christian-brother-honoured
Sixty years of service to the Roman Catholic Church and community by Brother Graeme Donaldson were celebrated at a Mass of Thanksgiving in his honour in Dunedin at the weekend.
Church using internet to reach members
http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/stories/2010/01/25/1247ecd0b9e8
The head of the Catholic Bishops Conference has welcomed a message by Pope Benedict XVI for priests to use the internet to reach their flock.
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INSPIRATIONAL TV
http://inspirationaltv.net
** St John Vianney **
Fr Chris Skinner sings in honour of the patron of parish priests
** Luke **
Luke 4: 21-30, a reading and commentary by Fr Ted Tyler
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'BEING FRANK' - New Zealand Catholic blogs
http://www.beingfrank.co.nz
** Oh the Children, will someone please think of the Children?!? (dog attacks and abortion)
** "There's only two kind of guys who wear those shirts: gay guys and big, fat party animals."
** Unity in the Eucharist (Christians persecuted in Egypt)
** "Excuse me, but you look like you got The Word right there." (chatting about the gospel in Congo; the fruits of honesty)
** Pope.geek FTW! (Let us blog)
** Why Haiti?
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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen, Jr.
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic
Cardinal William Baum: dictionary definition of a 'churchman'
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic/cardinal-william-baum-dictionary-definition-churchman
Never anybody's idea of flamboyant, Cardinal William Baum is regarded by admirers as the dictionary definition of a "churchman," someone whose life is devoted to quiet, loyal service. Cynics might instead classify Baum as the sort of "company man" who does well inside the ecclesiastical bureaucracy. In any case, Baum's relatively low profile can sometimes obscure an important biographical point: There's almost no Catholic drama of the last half-century in which he hasn't played some sort of role...
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FACEBOOK
Bishop Pat Dunn's diary
http://www.facebook.com/bishoppatrick
Catholic Discipleship College
http://www.facebook.com/cdcnz
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WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
http://www.romereports.com (video)
http://www.youtube.com/vatican (news of Pope Benedict - video)
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EVENTS
Catholic Family Retreat
Theme "A Firm Foundation"
28th Jan - 1st Feb 2010
Keswick Camp Rotorua
Formation, fun, fellowship & faith for families of all shapes and sizes!
For more info or to register email sarahcox@catholic.org
Parachute Music Festival
Mystery Creek, Hamilton. 29 January - 1 February 2010
http://www.parachutemusic.com/festival
Catholic Youth Conference for school years 10-13
5-7 March 2010
St Thomas More Catholic Church, 17 Gloucester Road, Mt Maunganui 3116
Theme: "Set Free" (Galatians 5:1)
Conference site: http://www.catholicyouth.co.nz
Video promo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0cNWXK7_-g
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EMPLOYMENT
[Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the
Vacancies section of the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz ]
[Vacancies for Catholic youth workers are advertised on the Vacancies page
of Connect.org.nz: http://www.connect.org.nz ]
Director, Catholic Family and Community Services, Auckland
http://www.cfcs.org.nz
Details in 'NZ Catholic' No. 333, Jan 31 - Feb 13 2010 p.23 and from Eric Allan, Catholic Family and Community Services, tel: (09) 378 9650 Applications close 17 February 2009.
NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE
http://www.cathcom.org.nz
New missal used at ICEL conference (January 25, 2010)
The new translation of the Order of Mass was used at the International Commission on English in the Liturgy (ICEL) conference held in Waitangi recently. Over 10 bishops attended the conference, 10-15 January, representing England, Scotland, Canada, America, South Africa, India, Philippines, Australia and New Zealand...
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'NZ CATHOLIC' - No. 333, Jan 31 - Feb 13 2010
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
In the current issue: NZ sisters plan for their saint ... Abortion doctor shortage ahead? .. 200 get faith boosted at Catholic summer school ... Faith sustains [Denis Aberhart] on pitch, at school .. Miracle cure from cancer paved way for MacKillop .. Michael Hill - editor - eyes retirement ... Survey reveals much about 'NZ Catholic' ... How to be a Christian witness at work
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Forty years of service to St Pat's honoured (photo)
Hutt News
http://tinyurl.com/yjmv32j
St Patrick's College teacher Des Boyle was honoured last month for his 40 years of service to the school.
Christian Brother honoured (photo)
http://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/90373/christian-brother-honoured
Sixty years of service to the Roman Catholic Church and community by Brother Graeme Donaldson were celebrated at a Mass of Thanksgiving in his honour in Dunedin at the weekend.
Church using internet to reach members
http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/stories/2010/01/25/1247ecd0b9e8
The head of the Catholic Bishops Conference has welcomed a message by Pope Benedict XVI for priests to use the internet to reach their flock.
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INSPIRATIONAL TV
http://inspirationaltv.net
** St John Vianney **
Fr Chris Skinner sings in honour of the patron of parish priests
** Luke **
Luke 4: 21-30, a reading and commentary by Fr Ted Tyler
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'BEING FRANK' - New Zealand Catholic blogs
http://www.beingfrank.co.nz
** Oh the Children, will someone please think of the Children?!? (dog attacks and abortion)
** "There's only two kind of guys who wear those shirts: gay guys and big, fat party animals."
** Unity in the Eucharist (Christians persecuted in Egypt)
** "Excuse me, but you look like you got The Word right there." (chatting about the gospel in Congo; the fruits of honesty)
** Pope.geek FTW! (Let us blog)
** Why Haiti?
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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen, Jr.
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic
Cardinal William Baum: dictionary definition of a 'churchman'
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic/cardinal-william-baum-dictionary-definition-churchman
Never anybody's idea of flamboyant, Cardinal William Baum is regarded by admirers as the dictionary definition of a "churchman," someone whose life is devoted to quiet, loyal service. Cynics might instead classify Baum as the sort of "company man" who does well inside the ecclesiastical bureaucracy. In any case, Baum's relatively low profile can sometimes obscure an important biographical point: There's almost no Catholic drama of the last half-century in which he hasn't played some sort of role...
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Bishop Pat Dunn's diary
http://www.facebook.com/bishoppatrick
Catholic Discipleship College
http://www.facebook.com/cdcnz
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WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
http://www.romereports.com (video)
http://www.youtube.com/vatican (news of Pope Benedict - video)
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EVENTS
Catholic Family Retreat
Theme "A Firm Foundation"
28th Jan - 1st Feb 2010
Keswick Camp Rotorua
Formation, fun, fellowship & faith for families of all shapes and sizes!
For more info or to register email sarahcox@catholic.org
Parachute Music Festival
Mystery Creek, Hamilton. 29 January - 1 February 2010
http://www.parachutemusic.com/festival
Catholic Youth Conference for school years 10-13
5-7 March 2010
St Thomas More Catholic Church, 17 Gloucester Road, Mt Maunganui 3116
Theme: "Set Free" (Galatians 5:1)
Conference site: http://www.catholicyouth.co.nz
Video promo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0cNWXK7_-g
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EMPLOYMENT
[Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the
Vacancies section of the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz ]
[Vacancies for Catholic youth workers are advertised on the Vacancies page
of Connect.org.nz: http://www.connect.org.nz ]
Director, Catholic Family and Community Services, Auckland
http://www.cfcs.org.nz
Details in 'NZ Catholic' No. 333, Jan 31 - Feb 13 2010 p.23 and from Eric Allan, Catholic Family and Community Services, tel: (09) 378 9650 Applications close 17 February 2009.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Catholic mass recalled (photo)
Northern News
http://tinyurl.com/ycb6mgq
The first Catholic mass in New Zealand 172 years ago was remembered in the North Hokianga earlier this month.
Two Otago schools named in error
http://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/89667/two-otago-schools-named-error
Two Otago primary schools were wrongly listed yesterday as requiring Ministry of Education intervention for questionable operations in 2009.
Churches calling for donations for Haiti
http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/3243528/Churches-calling-for-donations-for-Haiti
New Plymouth churches right across the denominations are encouraging their parishioners to give for the people of Haiti.
Caritas Supporting Over 50,000 People In Haiti
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1001/S00332.htm
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand director Michael Smith says an international team has flown into Haiti to support the work of Caritas members Caritas Haiti and US-based Catholic Relief Services (CRS).
NZers have empathy, living in quake zone
http://home.nzcity.co.nz/news/article.aspx?id=109797&fm=newsmain,nrhl
Caritas hopes NZers will donate to Haiti because they also live in an earthquake-prone area and might one day need similar help
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INSPIRATIONAL TV
** Expectancy **
Luke 3:15-16, 21-22: a reading and discussion with Fr David Kennerley SM and Suzanne O'Rourke
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'BEING FRANK' - New Zealand Catholic blogs
** To heal, or not to heal, that is the question… (harmful effects of the Pill)
** “Mr. Simpson, how do you respond to the charges that ..." (lessons of a London commuter)
** Riddle me this? (reflections on the GrabaSeat “Cougar” ad)
** Details of new Dan Brown book revealed! (satire)
** It’s official; Christians cause global warming (more satire)
** A terrible, unknown sacrifice? (vaccines from foetuses)
** Hearts (a report from Hearts Aflame Catholic Summer School)
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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen, Jr.
A theologian-pope sidelines theology
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic/theologian-pope-sidelines-theology
If it's true that only a soldier can fully grasp the horrors of war, perhaps it likewise takes a theologian to appreciate the limits of theology. That may help explain a striking paradox about the papacy of Benedict XVI: He's a true theologian-pope, yet a core element of his legacy will be to sideline theology as the focus of Catholicism's engagement with other religions...
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WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH
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EVENTS
Catholic Family Retreat
Theme "A Firm Foundation"
28th Jan - 1st Feb 2010
Keswick Camp Rotorua
Formation, fun, fellowship & faith for families of all shapes and sizes!
For more info or to register email sarahcox@catholic.org
Parachute Music Festival
Mystery Creek, Hamilton. 29 January - 1 February 2010
http://www.parachutemusic.com/festival
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EMPLOYMENT
[Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Vacancies section of the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz ]
[Vacancies for Catholic youth workers are advertised on the Vacancies page of Connect.org.nz: http://www.connect.org.nz ]
FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Catholic mass recalled (photo)
Northern News
http://tinyurl.com/ycb6mgq
The first Catholic mass in New Zealand 172 years ago was remembered in the North Hokianga earlier this month.
Unreported crime lets arson attack go unpunished
http://www.hawkesbaytoday.co.nz/local/news/unreported-crime-lets-arson-attack-go-unpunished/3908991/
Investigations into an arson attack at Waimarama just before Christmas have uncovered an epidemic of unreported crime in the seaside settlement.
http://www.hawkesbaytoday.co.nz/local/news/unreported-crime-lets-arson-attack-go-unpunished/3908991/
Investigations into an arson attack at Waimarama just before Christmas have uncovered an epidemic of unreported crime in the seaside settlement.
Two Otago schools named in error
http://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/89667/two-otago-schools-named-error
Two Otago primary schools were wrongly listed yesterday as requiring Ministry of Education intervention for questionable operations in 2009.
Churches calling for donations for Haiti
http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/3243528/Churches-calling-for-donations-for-Haiti
New Plymouth churches right across the denominations are encouraging their parishioners to give for the people of Haiti.
Caritas Supporting Over 50,000 People In Haiti
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1001/S00332.htm
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand director Michael Smith says an international team has flown into Haiti to support the work of Caritas members Caritas Haiti and US-based Catholic Relief Services (CRS).
NZers have empathy, living in quake zone
http://home.nzcity.co.nz/news/article.aspx?id=109797&fm=newsmain,nrhl
Caritas hopes NZers will donate to Haiti because they also live in an earthquake-prone area and might one day need similar help
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INSPIRATIONAL TV
** Expectancy **
Luke 3:15-16, 21-22: a reading and discussion with Fr David Kennerley SM and Suzanne O'Rourke
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'BEING FRANK' - New Zealand Catholic blogs
** To heal, or not to heal, that is the question… (harmful effects of the Pill)
** “Mr. Simpson, how do you respond to the charges that ..." (lessons of a London commuter)
** Riddle me this? (reflections on the GrabaSeat “Cougar” ad)
** Details of new Dan Brown book revealed! (satire)
** It’s official; Christians cause global warming (more satire)
** A terrible, unknown sacrifice? (vaccines from foetuses)
** Hearts (a report from Hearts Aflame Catholic Summer School)
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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen, Jr.
A theologian-pope sidelines theology
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic/theologian-pope-sidelines-theology
If it's true that only a soldier can fully grasp the horrors of war, perhaps it likewise takes a theologian to appreciate the limits of theology. That may help explain a striking paradox about the papacy of Benedict XVI: He's a true theologian-pope, yet a core element of his legacy will be to sideline theology as the focus of Catholicism's engagement with other religions...
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WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH
http://www.romereports.com (video)
http://www.youtube.com/vatican (news of Pope Benedict - video)
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EVENTS
Catholic Family Retreat
Theme "A Firm Foundation"
28th Jan - 1st Feb 2010
Keswick Camp Rotorua
Formation, fun, fellowship & faith for families of all shapes and sizes!
For more info or to register email sarahcox@catholic.org
Parachute Music Festival
Mystery Creek, Hamilton. 29 January - 1 February 2010
http://www.parachutemusic.com/festival
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EMPLOYMENT
[Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Vacancies section of the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz ]
[Vacancies for Catholic youth workers are advertised on the Vacancies page of Connect.org.nz: http://www.connect.org.nz ]
Sunday, January 17, 2010
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Awarded for love (photo)
The Hutt News
http://tinyurl.com/yeak2qd
Alan Devlin, a descendant of John Cudby who came ashore at Petone in 1843, has spent much of his life since retiring 20 years ago serving newer immigrants - refugees - to the Hutt Valley.
Priest on case for NZ saint
http://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/news/3226962/Priest-on-case-for-NZ-saint
A Nelson priest is gathering evidence to convince the Vatican a New Zealand woman is worthy of sainthood. Father Maurice Carmody said Mother Suzanne Aubert was a New Zealand hero who worked tirelessly to help everyday New Zealanders.
Pompallier Catholic College
http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/northland/local-news/whangarei-leader/3219927/Boost-It-wins-for-pupils
Young, sharp minds from Pompallier College have been given an insiders look at the world of business. Forty-eight year 10 students took part in a three-day practical business education programme, Student Enterprise Learning Link, or Sell, in December.
Divine intervention (13 Pah Rd Onetangi Waiheke Island)
New Zealand Herald — E016 — 16 January 2010
Nicky and Simon Cairns just know they will be kicking themselves once they sell their beautiful home, sitting high above Waiheke's Onetangi Beach. Their home is known as ``the church'', as that is what it was from the mid-1950s to the 1980s. It started life around 1936 as an ordinary home, a transitional design somewhere between a bungalow and a villa. In about 1954, the house was gifted to the Catholic Church by Eva Dolphin and named the Star of the Sea...
Related link:
13 Pah Rd Onetangi Waiheke Island: 16 photos
http://www.realestate.co.nz/1226974
Giving migrants a foundation for life
The Dominion Post — News — 14 Jan 2010 — Page 11
David Boyle, a New Zealand Catholic businessman is helping to bring sport, education and social welfare to disadvantaged migrant families in China's biggest city, Shanghai.
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NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC PODCASTS
** Familia ** - Episode 16, Fri 1 January 2010
This month's edition of Familia features part two of a special two part interview with Dr. Gerard O'Shea. Gerard is the principal of a Catholic primary school in Melbourne as well as being a Ph.D. He recently visited New Zealand to talk about the challenges of being a Catholic parent, and to explain the new sexuality education program, based on Catholic teaching, which has implemented in his school with great success.
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'BEING FRANK' - http://www.beingfrank.co.nz
** The Perfect Day (report from a honeymoon)
** “Why me, Lord? Where have I gone wrong?..." (Haiti, and suffering in the world)
** The great Christmas atheist vs. christian debate
** It’s hard to put a stone in a jar already full of sand… (on priorities and prayer)
** Stark truths (summary of an article on the history Islam and Christianity)
** Can you overstate the obvious nowadays? (purification of the vessels after communion)
** A universal Church
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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen, Jr.
The Holy Land coordination
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic/holy-land-coordination
Every January for the last 10 years, a group of bishops from Europe, the United States and Canada visit the Middle East as part of a Vatican initiative knows as the "Holy Land Coordination." The aim of the exercise is to sensitize the prelates to the issues of the region so that once home, the bishops can lead their churches and societies in doing something about them. The visits also provide a form of moral support for the Assembly of Catholic Ordinaries of the Holy Land, launched in 1992 as the bishops' conference of the region - in effect, a way of underscoring that the Catholic world hasn't forgotten about them...
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WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH
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EVENTS
Catholic Family Retreat
Theme "A Firm Foundation"
28th Jan - 1st Feb 2010
Keswick Camp Rotorua
Formation, fun, fellowship & faith for families of all shapes and sizes!
For more info or to register email sarahcox@catholic.org
Parachute Music Festival
Mystery Creek, Hamilton. 29 January - 1 February 2010
http://www.parachutemusic.com/festival
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EMPLOYMENT
[Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Vacancies section of the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz ]
[Vacancies for Catholic youth workers are advertised on the Vacancies page of Connect.org.nz: http://www.connect.org.nz ]
National Treasurer, The Society of St Vincent de Paul
http://www.svdp.org.nz
Details in 'Wel-com' December 2009 p.19, 'NZ Catholic' Dec 20 2009 - Jan 30 2010 No. 332 p.21, and from the National Office, tel. (04) 499 5070; PO Box 10815, Wellington.
FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Caritas Launches Huge International Response to Haitian Quake
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1001/S00118.htm
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand is accepting donations towards a huge international Caritas effort responding to the devastation of the magnitude 7 earthquake that struck the Caribbean nation of Haiti.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1001/S00118.htm
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand is accepting donations towards a huge international Caritas effort responding to the devastation of the magnitude 7 earthquake that struck the Caribbean nation of Haiti.
Filipinos celebrate (photos)
Manukau Courier
http://tinyurl.com/ydkd7pv
More than 7000 Filipinos are expected in Mangere this weekend as the annual Sinulog fiesta reaches its climax.
New Year Honours: Sister of Mercy shares tribute with all nurses (photo)
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/honoured-new-zealanders/news/article.cfm?c_id=513&objectid=166864
Sister Patricia Mary Hook, of the Sisters of Mercy religious order, has been made one of five distinguished companions of the NZ Order of Merit (DCNZM), for services to nursing and the community.
Time for Harry to move over (photo)
Piako Post
http://tinyurl.com/ydvv622
Morrinsville resident Harry van de Laar has finally decided to hang up his keys and retire from his driving duties with the Donny Van. The van drives the elderly to places and appointments they need to go to.
Manukau Courier
http://tinyurl.com/ydkd7pv
More than 7000 Filipinos are expected in Mangere this weekend as the annual Sinulog fiesta reaches its climax.
New Year Honours: Sister of Mercy shares tribute with all nurses (photo)
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/honoured-new-zealanders/news/article.cfm?c_id=513&objectid=166864
Sister Patricia Mary Hook, of the Sisters of Mercy religious order, has been made one of five distinguished companions of the NZ Order of Merit (DCNZM), for services to nursing and the community.
Time for Harry to move over (photo)
Piako Post
http://tinyurl.com/ydvv622
Morrinsville resident Harry van de Laar has finally decided to hang up his keys and retire from his driving duties with the Donny Van. The van drives the elderly to places and appointments they need to go to.
High praise for Sisters (photo)
Manukau Courier
http://tinyurl.com/ycjrl5y
There's a funny thing about being world famous in Wiri. Just ask Sisters of Mercy Anne Hurley and Margaret Martin.
Manukau Courier
http://tinyurl.com/ycjrl5y
There's a funny thing about being world famous in Wiri. Just ask Sisters of Mercy Anne Hurley and Margaret Martin.
Awarded for love (photo)
The Hutt News
http://tinyurl.com/yeak2qd
Alan Devlin, a descendant of John Cudby who came ashore at Petone in 1843, has spent much of his life since retiring 20 years ago serving newer immigrants - refugees - to the Hutt Valley.
Priest on case for NZ saint
http://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/news/3226962/Priest-on-case-for-NZ-saint
A Nelson priest is gathering evidence to convince the Vatican a New Zealand woman is worthy of sainthood. Father Maurice Carmody said Mother Suzanne Aubert was a New Zealand hero who worked tirelessly to help everyday New Zealanders.
Pompallier Catholic College
http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/northland/local-news/whangarei-leader/3219927/Boost-It-wins-for-pupils
Young, sharp minds from Pompallier College have been given an insiders look at the world of business. Forty-eight year 10 students took part in a three-day practical business education programme, Student Enterprise Learning Link, or Sell, in December.
Divine intervention (13 Pah Rd Onetangi Waiheke Island)
New Zealand Herald — E016 — 16 January 2010
Nicky and Simon Cairns just know they will be kicking themselves once they sell their beautiful home, sitting high above Waiheke's Onetangi Beach. Their home is known as ``the church'', as that is what it was from the mid-1950s to the 1980s. It started life around 1936 as an ordinary home, a transitional design somewhere between a bungalow and a villa. In about 1954, the house was gifted to the Catholic Church by Eva Dolphin and named the Star of the Sea...
Related link:
13 Pah Rd Onetangi Waiheke Island: 16 photos
http://www.realestate.co.nz/1226974
Giving migrants a foundation for life
The Dominion Post — News — 14 Jan 2010 — Page 11
David Boyle, a New Zealand Catholic businessman is helping to bring sport, education and social welfare to disadvantaged migrant families in China's biggest city, Shanghai.
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NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC PODCASTS
** Familia ** - Episode 16, Fri 1 January 2010
This month's edition of Familia features part two of a special two part interview with Dr. Gerard O'Shea. Gerard is the principal of a Catholic primary school in Melbourne as well as being a Ph.D. He recently visited New Zealand to talk about the challenges of being a Catholic parent, and to explain the new sexuality education program, based on Catholic teaching, which has implemented in his school with great success.
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'BEING FRANK' - http://www.beingfrank.co.nz
** The Perfect Day (report from a honeymoon)
** “Why me, Lord? Where have I gone wrong?..." (Haiti, and suffering in the world)
** The great Christmas atheist vs. christian debate
** It’s hard to put a stone in a jar already full of sand… (on priorities and prayer)
** Stark truths (summary of an article on the history Islam and Christianity)
** Can you overstate the obvious nowadays? (purification of the vessels after communion)
** A universal Church
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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen, Jr.
The Holy Land coordination
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic/holy-land-coordination
Every January for the last 10 years, a group of bishops from Europe, the United States and Canada visit the Middle East as part of a Vatican initiative knows as the "Holy Land Coordination." The aim of the exercise is to sensitize the prelates to the issues of the region so that once home, the bishops can lead their churches and societies in doing something about them. The visits also provide a form of moral support for the Assembly of Catholic Ordinaries of the Holy Land, launched in 1992 as the bishops' conference of the region - in effect, a way of underscoring that the Catholic world hasn't forgotten about them...
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WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH
http://www.romereports.com (video)
http://www.youtube.com/vatican (news of Pope Benedict - video)
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EVENTS
Catholic Family Retreat
Theme "A Firm Foundation"
28th Jan - 1st Feb 2010
Keswick Camp Rotorua
Formation, fun, fellowship & faith for families of all shapes and sizes!
For more info or to register email sarahcox@catholic.org
Parachute Music Festival
Mystery Creek, Hamilton. 29 January - 1 February 2010
http://www.parachutemusic.com/festival
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EMPLOYMENT
[Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Vacancies section of the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz ]
[Vacancies for Catholic youth workers are advertised on the Vacancies page of Connect.org.nz: http://www.connect.org.nz ]
National Treasurer, The Society of St Vincent de Paul
http://www.svdp.org.nz
Details in 'Wel-com' December 2009 p.19, 'NZ Catholic' Dec 20 2009 - Jan 30 2010 No. 332 p.21, and from the National Office, tel. (04) 499 5070; PO Box 10815, Wellington.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE
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Sainthood in sight for Kiwi heroine (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/sunday-star-times/news/3203417/Sainthood-in-sight-for-Kiwi-heroine
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Mary MacKillop
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Temuka marks saintly link (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/3188565/Temuka-marks-saintly-link
Australia's first saint is cause for celebration in South Canterbury too. Temuka parish priest Brian Fennessy said the Catholic community would mark Mother Mary MacKillop's canonisation after celebrations in Australia and Rome next year.
Sainthood welcomed in Otago
http://www.odt.co.nz/the-regions/otago/86842/sainthood-welcomed-otago
News that Australian nun Mary MacKillop will be canonised has been welcomed in Dunedin. "We've been working and praying for this for some time," the Dunedin leader of the Associates of the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart, Patricia Clark, said.
Wellington church and council at cross purposes
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/local/3216598/Wellington-church-and-council-at-crossr-old church who want to convert it into apartments may be forced by city planners to retain exterior crosses at each end of the building. But the suggestion has upset the Catholic Church, which says it would detract from the cross, which is one of the most powerful and sacred Christian symbols.
Preserving Tokelau culture motivates him (photo)
Taupo Times
http://tinyurl.com/yke72bf
A lifetime of community advocacy has been recognised as Taupo man Isitolo Isaac Pakome was awarded the Queen's Service Medal for his service to the Tokelauan community.
Wikipedia. 'Pompallier House' with enlargeable photo of the gardens:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pompallier_House
Queen's Service Medal recipients (2 pages)
http://www.times.co.nz/cms/news/2010/01/queens_service_medal_recipients.php
People who have connections to Manukau, and have received Queen’s Service Medals in the New Year Honours list, include: Sister Anne Hurley ... Sister Margaret Martin ... Monica Tongia Unuia
Loyal Northlanders recognised (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/northland/local-news/northern-news/3206157/Loyal-Northlanders-recognised
Nine outstanding Far North citizens were recognised for their contributions to the community at the Far North District Council's 2009 Citizens Awards at Kaikohe on December 11.
Counting on a rest after full pursuits (photo)
http://www.odt.co.nz/the-regions/north-otago/88280/counting-a-rest-after-full-pursuits
When Oamaru accountant Tony Brady walks out of his office for the final time, he admits it will be a strange feeling. After 55 years in the same job, making the decision to finally retire was "pretty big", Mr. Brady (72) said.
Teens paint fence to help their community (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/northland/local-news/whangarei-leader/3182639/Teens-paint-fence-to-help-their-community
Pompallier Catholic College students have painted a fence for Barnardos. The five students painted and decorated the fence in a BP Community Enterprise Project.
Touching first-time experience at the trots (photo)
http://www.harnesslink.com/www/Article.cgi?ID=77683
Something special happened behind the scenes in the Alexandra Park stabling enclosure last Thursday (New Year's Eve). It was something many of us take for granted but for Father Mathew Vadakkevettuvazhiyil a night out at the harness races provided moment in life he will never forget.
Where do our youth go to draw closer to the Lord? Christine Bell
http://www.wcr.ab.ca/news/2009/1228/youth122809.shtml
Five years ago, I was living in the suburbs of Auckland, New Zealand, a single mother of two children, Georgia and Mike, then 11 and nine years. Through a series of interlinked, Holy Spirit events, I packed up my entire house, closed down all my business affairs and with my two children in tow plus suitcase, guitar and skis, I embarked on a plane bound for Radway and John Paul II Charismatic Bible School. I could not have known at that time, the journey for which the Lord was preparing me. He is full of surprises...
Young sculptors create (photo)
Taupo Times
http://tinyurl.com/yabty9d
Nine students from St Patrick's Catholic School designed and made a sculpture this term.
Fire destroys family's bach and holiday spirit
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10617058
Jonathan Jervis is struggling to find any Christmas spirit after his holiday home burned to the ground. The former UK man and his wife, Cheryl, bought the old Catholic church in Waimarama three months ago and had it converted into a bach.
Catholic sister marks jubilee here
Solomon Star, Solomon Islands
http://tinyurl.com/yanvo4d
On 8 December 2009 Sr Maureen Connor celebrated her Golden Jubilee as a Missionary Sister of the Society of Mary. The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception being the patronal feast of the Daughters of Mary Immaculate, in the morning Maureen was at Visale where she was graciously invited to join the three DMI Golden Jubilarians, Srs M. Veronika, Domitila and Anna Ta'ia, in the sanctuary during Mass.
Concern over stained-glass windows (photo)
http://www.odt.co.nz/the-regions/north-otago/86853/concern-over-stained-glass-windows
A former pupil of Teschemakers, now living in England, wants a comprehensive report drawn up by a team of architectural historians to ascertain the whole site's cultural heritage significance for New Zealand. Former pupil Annie Gilmore contacted the Otago Daily Times after receiving an email circulated to past pupils showing an article and letter to the editor in the ODT mentioning the possible removal of the Teschemakers chapel stained glass windows.
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INSPIRATIONAL TV - http://inspirationaltv.net
** Epiphany **
A reading and discussion of Matthew 2:1-12 with Very Rev. Frank Nelson and Rev. Judith Wigglesworth at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.
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'BEING FRANK' - http://www.beingfrank.co.nz
True Friendship
“Does that earring mean you’re a pirate?” (inter-religious struggles in history)
Babies, babies and more babies! The more the merrier I say…. (on choosing not to have children)
Praying and Fasting Facebook (social networking for personal growth)
Love and Marriage… and two individuals (religious divisions in marriage)
Laughter, the best medicine (a satire on liturgical innovation)
Selective outrage (what gender is our planet?)
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MAGAZINES AND NEWSLETTERS
Marist Messenger - January 2010
http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz
NZ Catholic Education Office. 'Lighting New Fires' - December 2009
http://www.nzceo.catholic.org.nz/pages/resourcesubpages/lighting-new-fires.html
Catholic Diocese of Christchurch. 'Inform' - Dec. 2009
http://www.chch.catholic.org.nz/?sid=25
Marist Brothers, New Zealand Province. 'Marist Family News - December 2009
http://www.maristbrothers.org.nz/Marist%20Family%20News.htm
The Nathaniel Centre - The New Zealand Catholic Bioethics Centre. 'The Nathaniel Report' - Issue twenty-nine
http://www.nathaniel.org.nz/?sid=5
Tui Motu InterIslands - December 2009
http://www.tuimotu.org
Society of St Vincent de Paul. Society News - December 2009
http://www.svdp.org.nz/index.php/current-news/
St Columbans Mission society. 'The Far East' - Nov-Dec 2009
http://www.columban.org.au/publications/the-far-east/index/
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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen, Jr.
Gay marriage in Latin America, and a breakaway church in Uganda
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic/gay-marriage-latin-america-and-breakaway-church-uganda
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WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH
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EVENTS
Catholic Family Retreat
Theme "A Firm Foundation"
28th Jan - 1st Feb 2010
Keswick Camp Rotorua
Formation, fun, fellowship & faith for families of all shapes and sizes!
For more info or to register email sarahcox@catholic.org
Parachute Music Festival
Mystery Creek, Hamilton. 29 January - 1 February 2010
http://www.parachutemusic.com/festival
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EMPLOYMENT
[Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Vacancies section of the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz ]
[Vacancies for Catholic youth workers are advertised on the Vacancies page of Connect.org.nz: http://www.connect.org.nz ]
Property Management Administrator, Catholic Schools Board Limited, Wellington and Palmerston North
http://catholicschools.co.nz
Details in 'Wel-com' December 2009 p.10, and from sarita@catholicschools.co.nz ; tel: (04) 499 0184 Applications close 15 January 2010
National Treasurer, The Society of St Vincent de Paul
http://www.svdp.org.nz
Details in 'Wel-com' December 2009 p.19, 'NZ Catholic' Dec 20 2009 - Jan 30 2010 No. 332 p.21, and from the National Office, tel. (04) 499 5070; PO Box 10815, Wellington.
Catholic Clergy conference to be held in Rome (December 30, 2009)
The Australian Confraternity of Catholic Clergy and the (American) Confraternity of Catholic Clergy are holding a joint conference of their two associations for a special seminar in Rome, 4-8 January 2010. This meeting is the first joint assembly for both confraternities and is taking place near the Vatican at the Casa Pastor Bonus...
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
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Mother Mary Aubert
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Sainthood for New Zealander?
http://nz.news.yahoo.com/a/-/top-stories/6639072/sainthood-for-new-zealander/
There are hopes New Zealand's first candidate for sainthood will come a step closer to being formally recognised by the Catholic Church as a saint this year. Mother Mary Joseph Aubert has been edging her way towards sainthood since 1997.
Mother Mary Aubert
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Sainthood for New Zealander?
http://nz.news.yahoo.com/a/-/top-stories/6639072/sainthood-for-new-zealander/
There are hopes New Zealand's first candidate for sainthood will come a step closer to being formally recognised by the Catholic Church as a saint this year. Mother Mary Joseph Aubert has been edging her way towards sainthood since 1997.
Sainthood in sight for Kiwi heroine (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/sunday-star-times/news/3203417/Sainthood-in-sight-for-Kiwi-heroine
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Mary MacKillop
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Temuka marks saintly link (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/3188565/Temuka-marks-saintly-link
Australia's first saint is cause for celebration in South Canterbury too. Temuka parish priest Brian Fennessy said the Catholic community would mark Mother Mary MacKillop's canonisation after celebrations in Australia and Rome next year.
Sainthood welcomed in Otago
http://www.odt.co.nz/the-regions/otago/86842/sainthood-welcomed-otago
News that Australian nun Mary MacKillop will be canonised has been welcomed in Dunedin. "We've been working and praying for this for some time," the Dunedin leader of the Associates of the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart, Patricia Clark, said.
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Wellington church and council at cross purposes
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/local/3216598/Wellington-church-and-council-at-crossr-old church who want to convert it into apartments may be forced by city planners to retain exterior crosses at each end of the building. But the suggestion has upset the Catholic Church, which says it would detract from the cross, which is one of the most powerful and sacred Christian symbols.
Photos of St Brigid's Church, Wadestown:
http://www.gisbornerealestateforsale.co.nz/property.php?id=168876&rnd=1
http://www.gisbornerealestateforsale.co.nz/property.php?id=168876&rnd=1
Preserving Tokelau culture motivates him (photo)
Taupo Times
http://tinyurl.com/yke72bf
A lifetime of community advocacy has been recognised as Taupo man Isitolo Isaac Pakome was awarded the Queen's Service Medal for his service to the Tokelauan community.
How Pompallier Mission garden became a hotbed of promiscuity
Northern Advocate — A004 — 08 January 2010
Promiscuity is not generally promoted at Catholic missions _ except, of course, at Pompallier Mission in the Bay of Islands. Confused? Visit this New Zealand Historic Places Trust property in Russell to find out why.
Northern Advocate — A004 — 08 January 2010
Promiscuity is not generally promoted at Catholic missions _ except, of course, at Pompallier Mission in the Bay of Islands. Confused? Visit this New Zealand Historic Places Trust property in Russell to find out why.
Wikipedia. 'Pompallier House' with enlargeable photo of the gardens:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pompallier_House
Queen's Service Medal recipients (2 pages)
http://www.times.co.nz/cms/news/2010/01/queens_service_medal_recipients.php
People who have connections to Manukau, and have received Queen’s Service Medals in the New Year Honours list, include: Sister Anne Hurley ... Sister Margaret Martin ... Monica Tongia Unuia
Loyal Northlanders recognised (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/northland/local-news/northern-news/3206157/Loyal-Northlanders-recognised
Nine outstanding Far North citizens were recognised for their contributions to the community at the Far North District Council's 2009 Citizens Awards at Kaikohe on December 11.
Counting on a rest after full pursuits (photo)
http://www.odt.co.nz/the-regions/north-otago/88280/counting-a-rest-after-full-pursuits
When Oamaru accountant Tony Brady walks out of his office for the final time, he admits it will be a strange feeling. After 55 years in the same job, making the decision to finally retire was "pretty big", Mr. Brady (72) said.
Teens paint fence to help their community (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/northland/local-news/whangarei-leader/3182639/Teens-paint-fence-to-help-their-community
Pompallier Catholic College students have painted a fence for Barnardos. The five students painted and decorated the fence in a BP Community Enterprise Project.
Touching first-time experience at the trots (photo)
http://www.harnesslink.com/www/Article.cgi?ID=77683
Something special happened behind the scenes in the Alexandra Park stabling enclosure last Thursday (New Year's Eve). It was something many of us take for granted but for Father Mathew Vadakkevettuvazhiyil a night out at the harness races provided moment in life he will never forget.
Where do our youth go to draw closer to the Lord? Christine Bell
http://www.wcr.ab.ca/news/2009/1228/youth122809.shtml
Five years ago, I was living in the suburbs of Auckland, New Zealand, a single mother of two children, Georgia and Mike, then 11 and nine years. Through a series of interlinked, Holy Spirit events, I packed up my entire house, closed down all my business affairs and with my two children in tow plus suitcase, guitar and skis, I embarked on a plane bound for Radway and John Paul II Charismatic Bible School. I could not have known at that time, the journey for which the Lord was preparing me. He is full of surprises...
Young sculptors create (photo)
Taupo Times
http://tinyurl.com/yabty9d
Nine students from St Patrick's Catholic School designed and made a sculpture this term.
Fire destroys family's bach and holiday spirit
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10617058
Jonathan Jervis is struggling to find any Christmas spirit after his holiday home burned to the ground. The former UK man and his wife, Cheryl, bought the old Catholic church in Waimarama three months ago and had it converted into a bach.
Catholic sister marks jubilee here
Solomon Star, Solomon Islands
http://tinyurl.com/yanvo4d
On 8 December 2009 Sr Maureen Connor celebrated her Golden Jubilee as a Missionary Sister of the Society of Mary. The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception being the patronal feast of the Daughters of Mary Immaculate, in the morning Maureen was at Visale where she was graciously invited to join the three DMI Golden Jubilarians, Srs M. Veronika, Domitila and Anna Ta'ia, in the sanctuary during Mass.
Concern over stained-glass windows (photo)
http://www.odt.co.nz/the-regions/north-otago/86853/concern-over-stained-glass-windows
A former pupil of Teschemakers, now living in England, wants a comprehensive report drawn up by a team of architectural historians to ascertain the whole site's cultural heritage significance for New Zealand. Former pupil Annie Gilmore contacted the Otago Daily Times after receiving an email circulated to past pupils showing an article and letter to the editor in the ODT mentioning the possible removal of the Teschemakers chapel stained glass windows.
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INSPIRATIONAL TV - http://inspirationaltv.net
** Epiphany **
A reading and discussion of Matthew 2:1-12 with Very Rev. Frank Nelson and Rev. Judith Wigglesworth at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.
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'BEING FRANK' - http://www.beingfrank.co.nz
True Friendship
“Does that earring mean you’re a pirate?” (inter-religious struggles in history)
Babies, babies and more babies! The more the merrier I say…. (on choosing not to have children)
Praying and Fasting Facebook (social networking for personal growth)
Love and Marriage… and two individuals (religious divisions in marriage)
Laughter, the best medicine (a satire on liturgical innovation)
Selective outrage (what gender is our planet?)
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MAGAZINES AND NEWSLETTERS
Marist Messenger - January 2010
http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz
NZ Catholic Education Office. 'Lighting New Fires' - December 2009
http://www.nzceo.catholic.org.nz/pages/resourcesubpages/lighting-new-fires.html
Catholic Diocese of Christchurch. 'Inform' - Dec. 2009
http://www.chch.catholic.org.nz/?sid=25
Marist Brothers, New Zealand Province. 'Marist Family News - December 2009
http://www.maristbrothers.org.nz/Marist%20Family%20News.htm
The Nathaniel Centre - The New Zealand Catholic Bioethics Centre. 'The Nathaniel Report' - Issue twenty-nine
http://www.nathaniel.org.nz/?sid=5
Tui Motu InterIslands - December 2009
http://www.tuimotu.org
Society of St Vincent de Paul. Society News - December 2009
http://www.svdp.org.nz/index.php/current-news/
St Columbans Mission society. 'The Far East' - Nov-Dec 2009
http://www.columban.org.au/publications/the-far-east/index/
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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen, Jr.
Gay marriage in Latin America, and a breakaway church in Uganda
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic/gay-marriage-latin-america-and-breakaway-church-uganda
Somewhat lost in the shuffle over the holidays was a story with important consequences for understanding how the Vatican sees the world: celebration of the first same-sex marriage in Latin America on Dec. 28 in Argentina...
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WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH
http://www.romereports.com (video)
http://www.youtube.com/vatican (news of Pope Benedict - video)
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EVENTS
Catholic Family Retreat
Theme "A Firm Foundation"
28th Jan - 1st Feb 2010
Keswick Camp Rotorua
Formation, fun, fellowship & faith for families of all shapes and sizes!
For more info or to register email sarahcox@catholic.org
Parachute Music Festival
Mystery Creek, Hamilton. 29 January - 1 February 2010
http://www.parachutemusic.com/festival
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EMPLOYMENT
[Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Vacancies section of the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz ]
[Vacancies for Catholic youth workers are advertised on the Vacancies page of Connect.org.nz: http://www.connect.org.nz ]
Property Management Administrator, Catholic Schools Board Limited, Wellington and Palmerston North
http://catholicschools.co.nz
Details in 'Wel-com' December 2009 p.10, and from sarita@catholicschools.co.nz ; tel: (04) 499 0184 Applications close 15 January 2010
National Treasurer, The Society of St Vincent de Paul
http://www.svdp.org.nz
Details in 'Wel-com' December 2009 p.19, 'NZ Catholic' Dec 20 2009 - Jan 30 2010 No. 332 p.21, and from the National Office, tel. (04) 499 5070; PO Box 10815, Wellington.
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Dear readers,
This is the final 'News & Notes' for 2009. The newsletter will start again after the second or third week of January 2010 depending on the amount of accumulated news.
Every best wish and all God's blessings this Christmas.
Mike Leon
NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE
Wellington Cardinal celebrates 50 years of priesthood (December 18, 2009)
Wellington Cardinal Thomas Williams will celebrate his golden jubilee of priesthood and 30 years of being a bishop this Sunday 20th December. Events will begin on Friday 18th December with 5pm Mass at Sacred Heart Cathedral and a clergy gathering. On Sunday 20th December the Cardinal will celebrate 10am Mass at the Cathedral, which will be followed by a get-together with family and friends ...
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'NZ CATHOLIC' - Christmas Edition - Dec 20 2009 - Jan 30 2010 No. 332
In this issue ...
"There's probably no God" bus campaign comes to NZ ... Telecom's support for FPA prompts questions ... Christmas customs amazingly varied .. Polish wartime refugees remember and revisit the start of their new life ... 2009: The Catholic year in review ... The 10 best Christmas movies ever? ... The colossal Christmas crossword
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Sainthood for Australian (photo)
http://www.odt.co.nz/news/world/86731/sainthood-australian
Following Pope Benedict XVI's decision, which formally acknowledges the two miracles, the Vatican will hold a canonisation ceremony to name Mother Mary MacKillop a saint, more than 100 years after her death. (2 pages)
Injustice brought the fiery Scot out in Mary
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/injustice-brought-the-fiery-scot-out-in-mary-20091219-l6hm.html
A biographical note on Mary McKillop
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That billboard
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That billboard
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Church calls it quits over controversial billboard (photo)
http://www.odt.co.nz/news/national/86687/church-calls-it-quits-over-controversial-billboard
An inner city Auckland church, trying to promote debate over Christianity, has given up on a controversial billboard which made headlines around the world.
http://www.odt.co.nz/news/national/86687/church-calls-it-quits-over-controversial-billboard
An inner city Auckland church, trying to promote debate over Christianity, has given up on a controversial billboard which made headlines around the world.
Joseph and Mary billboard slammed
http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/joseph-and-mary-billboard-slammed-3312856
Anger at biblical bed scene
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/religion-and-beliefs/news/article.cfm?c_id=301&objectid=10616011
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Helping hand (photo caption)
Hauraki Herald
http://tinyurl.com/ycach7n
The Christmas project of the Young Vinnies of St Joseph's School, Paeroa.
Hauraki Herald
http://tinyurl.com/ycach7n
The Christmas project of the Young Vinnies of St Joseph's School, Paeroa.
New school on target for term one
Eastern Courier
http://tinyurl.com/y8wvtgt
Teachers are hired and pupils are enrolled for Flat Bush's newest primary school, Sancta Maria Catholic Primary.
'We see what you mean : a history of St Dominic's School for Deaf Children and the Catholic Ministry in New Zealand', by Kathy Broadley (book review)
Manawatu journal of history, 2009; n.5:p.74-75
The Manawatu journal of history is published by the Palmerston North Heritage Trust in conjunction with the Manawatu Branch of the New Zealand Historic Places Trust.
'Hui Aranga', by Te Ropu Rangatahi o Ruapehu
Toi te kupu, Hon 2008; n.89:p.2
The origin and purpose of the Catholic Hui Aranga. (in Maori)
'Toi te kupu' is a bi-monthly free newspaper distributed to secondary students on behalf of the Ministry of Education. It is carried by some public libraries and may be ordered from the publisher: toitekupu@learningmedia.co.nz
No decision yet on former convent site (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/news/3167722/No-decision-yet-on-former-convent-site
The Catholic Church is in no hurry to settle on a plan for the soon-to-be-empty site of the former Sisters of Mercy convent in Gore.
Cool idea to help kids
http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/north-harbour-news/3170159/Cool-idea-to-help-kids
Enriching the lives of other children could not have been more rewarding for the pupils of St Clare at Stella Maris Catholic Primary School in Silverdale.
Who's going to church, and why we have to, by Jolyon Manning
http://www.odt.co.nz/opinion/opinion/86480/who039s-going-church-and-why-we-have
About 65 years ago, I joined the St Paul's Cathedral Choir and sang in that fine institution for 27 years. Those were the days when Sundays were different and Dunedin's main street lively with a steady stream of churchgoers, both morning and night. How times have changed...
Hamilton family fear for missing father (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/3162178/Hamilton-family-fear-for-missing-father
The family of a Hamilton man who disappeared while taking a break from looking after his special needs son are appealing for news of him. Frank Fransen, 52, was last seen by his family on November 23 and is believed to be in the Wellington area, after being seen in Porirua last Thursday.
Banding together to raise funds for school (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/education/3164467/Banding-together-to-raise-funds-for-school
Some of Tonga's top brass is in New Zealand to help an old school stay alive. Cornet player Kelepi Kaufana Funaki Junior, 13, is one of 49 pupils from Api-fo'ou College in Nuku'alofu on a two-month fundraising tour.
Bereavement: Emeritus Professor Jos Arrillaga (University of Canterbury)
http://www.eea.co.nz/Section?Action=View&Section_id=162&Story_id=2611
We have been very saddened to learn of the death of Emeritus Professor Jos Arrillaga. Professor Arrillaga received worldwide recognition for his contribution to the development of electrical power engineering during his career and had continued his research work after retiring from the University in 1999, going on to produce a multitude of internationally published books and technical paper and numerous awards. He was undoubtedly New Zealand’s most internationally famous power engineering academic...
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INSPIRATIONAL TV - http://inspirationaltv.net
** Christmas Reflection **
A musical reflection based on key words relating to the Christmas mystery
A musical reflection based on key words relating to the Christmas mystery
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NZ CATHOLIC PODCASTS
**Station XV **
Episode 28 - roasting by the Christmas fire (Tue, 15 December 2009)
For our final show of the decade, the three (not so wise) men talk about the bishops opposing the FPA's application for an abortion license, the Pope's take on climate change, have a heated exchange about adding "Catholic" to the names of our schools, the latest Irish abuse report, and eye damage to well meaning but misguided Catholic pilgrims? All this and some more great music from the Priests - Happy Christmas everyone!
** Catechiwi **
Teach Me How to Pray (14 December 2009)
It's something we should be doing every day, multiple times each day. No, not brushing your teeth (though that's good too). In the December episode of Catechiwi, we speak to Fr Merv Duffy, SM, on prayer. Fr Merv, a Catechiwi favourite, talks about different reasons to pray, different ways to pray and gives some valuable advice on prayer in general.
** Familia **
Episode 15 (1 December 2009)
This month's edition of Familia features part one of a special two part interview with Dr. Gerard O'Shea. Gerard is the principal of a Catholic primary school in Melbourne as well as being a Ph.D. He recently visited New Zealand to talk about the challenges of being a Catholic parent, and to explain the new sexuality education program, based on Catholic teaching, which has implemented in his school with great success.
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'BEING FRANK' - http://www.beingfrank.co.nz
Catholic guilt (sin and reconciliation) ... Your Body is a Temple ... “It must be the first of the month: new billboard day!” ... Marriage Validity (annullments of marriages outside the Church) ... Could Mary have done with some baby formula? ... What’s in a name? (on adding "Catholic" to Catholic schools' names)
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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen, Jr.
Health in Jewish-Catholic relations
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic/health-jewish-catholic-relations
On Jan. 17, Pope Benedict XVI will hop across the Tiber River to visit the Great Synagogue in Rome, only the second such occasion after John Paul II’s groundbreaking visit in 1986. (That was the first time a modern pope set foot inside a Jewish place of worship, although John XXIII once stopped his car outside to bless the Jews as they exited.) Benedict already has two synagogue visits under his belt: Cologne in 2005 during World Youth Day, and the Park East Synagogue in New York in April 2008...
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WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH
http://www.romereports.com (video)
http://www.youtube.com/vatican (news of Pope Benedict - video)
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CATHOLIC FOUNDATION OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF WELLINGTON
Applications for Tindall Foundation Grants
http://www.tindall.org.nz/new-zealand-catholic-bishops-conference
Details in 'Wel-com' December 2009 p.18 and from the Secretary, tel. (04|) 496 1721; e-mail: c.foundation@wn.catholic.org.nz
http://www.tindall.org.nz/new-zealand-catholic-bishops-conference
Details in 'Wel-com' December 2009 p.18 and from the Secretary, tel. (04|) 496 1721; e-mail: c.foundation@wn.catholic.org.nz
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EVENTS
Catholic Family Retreat
Theme "A Firm Foundation"
28th Jan - 1st Feb 2010
Keswick Camp Rotorua
Formation, fun, fellowship & faith for families of all shapes and sizes!
For more info or to register email sarahcox@catholic.org
Parachute Music Festival
Mystery Creek, Hamilton. 29 January - 1 February 2010
http://www.parachutemusic.com/festival
Mystery Creek, Hamilton. 29 January - 1 February 2010
http://www.parachutemusic.com/festival
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EMPLOYMENT
[Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Vacancies section of the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz ]
[Vacancies for Catholic youth workers are advertised on the Vacancies page of Connect.org.nz: http://www.connect.org.nz ]
Property Management Administrator, Catholic Schools Board Limited, Wellington and Palmerston North
http://catholicschools.co.nz
Details in 'Wel-com' December 2009 p.10, and from sarita@catholicschools.co.nz ; tel: (04) 499 0184 Applications close 15 January 2010
National Treasurer, The Society of St Vincent de Paul
http://www.svdp.org.nz
Details in 'Wel-com' December 2009 p.19, 'NZ Catholic' Dec 20 2009 - Jan 30 2010 No. 332 p.21, and from the National Office, tel. (04) 499 5070; PO Box 10815, Wellington.
Sunday, December 13, 2009
NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE
http://www.cathcom.org.nz
Catholic archbishop responds to atheist bus campaign (December 11, 2009)
President of the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference, Archbishop John Dew of Wellington, believes those behind the atheist bus campaign have the right to express their views, and finds it interesting that they have chosen God as their focus. “Freedom of speech is a right we all have. I find it interesting that a group of people who claim not to believe in the existence of God have chosen to make God the focus of their bus campaign,” he says ...
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'NZ CATHOLIC' - No.331 December 13-19 2009
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
In the current issue ...
Bishops fight FPA abortion licensing .. Church schools might add 'Catholic' to their names ... Tongan ordained for Auckland .. Sixth Auckland bishop was also brilliant children's author ... Married priests? For the Vatican it's still an exception to the rule ... Rome confessors see loneliness as well as sin and faith ... Priest-friends reunite 15 years after ordination ... Bishops agree to institute 'Sea Sunday' next July ... Christmas Mass times around NZ ... Advertisement: Monte Cecilia Housing Trust.
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Priory developer quits project
http://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/85483/priory-developer-quits-project
The Catholic Church is hoping to preserve Dunedin's historic Dominican Priory following a North Island developer pulling out of the project.
Atheist bus ad campaign hits a nerve
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/3154427/Atheist-bus-ad-campaign-hits-a-nerve
It swept past its $10,000 fundraising target and now an atheist campaign plans to double its contentious advertisements on buses.
Atheist ads to antagonise religious
http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/atheist-ads-antagonise-religious-3284353
A campaign for displaying atheist messages on buses is unlikely to win converts, says a spokeswoman for the Catholic Church.
A summer spent way down under (photos)
Upper Hutt Leader
http://tinyurl.com/ykydvjd
Taking part in the Erebus crash 30th anniversary commemorations was just part of a month in Antarctica by St Joseph's parish priest Father Ron Bennett. [A two-page report. Drag the first page to the left to see the second part]
Catholic women ousted from chapel
http://www.starcanterbury.co.nz/local/news/catholic-woman-ousted-from-chapel/3907412/
The Catholic Bishop of Christchurch Barry Jones has stopped the use of a city college chapel for prayer meetings by an independent mostly women Catholic group.
Union hails Easter trading bill's defeat
http://nz.news.yahoo.com/a/-/top-stories/6569770/union-hails-easter-trading-bills-defeat/
Trade unionists are thrilled by the defeat of a bill that would have opened up Easter trading laws but Auckland's Chamber of Commerce says the vote was crazy.
Church group asks McClay: Sacrifice Christmas to discuss Easter changes
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0912/S00109.htm
With another Easter Trading Bill served up on Parliamentary Members' table just before the festive season, a Church group is asking the Bill's proponent Todd McClay to discuss the issues – on Christmas Day.
Rejuvenated basilica (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/lifestyle/3131888/Rejuvenated-basilica
When a casket containing the remains of 19th- century French bishop Pompallier was brought to Waimate on a national tour in 2002, it rested in a former base for French priests preaching to mainly Irish worshippers and offspring.
Dutch celebrate arrival of saint
Bay of Plenty Times — A003 — 07 December 2009
A down-under celebration of the traditional European gift-giving festival, St Nicholas' Feast Day, transformed Tauranga's waterfront on Saturday into a vibrant spectacle of music and dancing. Every vantage point was taken by the hundreds who gathered to welcome St Nicholas who arrived by boat and tied up at the pontoon next to the Kestrel. Invited by Tauranga's Dutch community, he made an impressive sight in his bishop's dress and red mitre, holding a long gold staff...
Mother brings climate petition to House (photo)
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/environment/news/article.cfm?c_id=39&objectid=10614006
Concerned mother of four Nicky Chapman petitioned for Government climate change policy at Parliament grounds today.
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INSPIRATIONAL TV - http://inspirationaltv.net
** Celebration **
A reflection by Sister Mary Scanlan.
** Luke: John points the way **
Luke 3:10-18: a reading and homily by Fr Ted Tyler of the Catholic Diocese of Parramatta, Sydney, Australia.
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'BEING FRANK' - http://www.beingfrank.co.nz
If They Could Only Hear Me! (Euthanasia and the experience of Rom Houben) ... Religious sisters are doing it for themselves (the Vatican’s apostolic visitation of religious communities) ... Umbert the Unborn…a hilarious way to promote life (a pro-life cartoon character) ... Carry the one and then divide by... (what does a family consist of?) ... Yay it’s almost Christmas!! (Pope Benedict: Keep a diary of God’s love in Advent)
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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen, Jr.
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic
A week with this generation's Fulton Sheen
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic/week-generations-fulton-sheen
I once had a church history professor who loved counter-factual thought exercises. A hypothetical question he asked us to ponder was the following: What if Fulton Sheen had been named Archbishop of New York? We’ll never know, because Sheen’s only opportunity to run a diocese came in the late 1960s in Rochester, New York, and by all accounts it wasn’t a happy experience. But these days we have an intriguing parallel to track, because if there is a Fulton Sheen of this generation -- meaning an American bishop with the same capacity to engage a national audience, to make Catholicism seem attractive to a secular world -- it’s probably Timothy Dolan, who also just happens to be the new Archbishop of New York...
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WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
http://www.romereports.com (video)
http://www.youtube.com/vatican (news of Pope Benedict - video)
**********************************************
CATHOLIC FOUNDATION OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF WELLINGTON
Applications for Tindall Foundation Grants
http://www.tindall.org.nz/new-zealand-catholic-bishops-conference
Details in 'Wel-com' December 2009 p.18 and from the Secretary, tel. (04|) 496 1721; e-mail: c.foundation@wn.catholic.org.nz
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EVENTS
Catholic Family Retreat
Theme "A Firm Foundation"
28th Jan - 1st Feb 2010
Keswick Camp Rotorua
Formation, fun, fellowship & faith for families of all shapes and sizes!
For more info or to register email sarahcox@catholic.org
Parachute Music Festival
Mystery Creek, Hamilton. 29 January - 1 February 2010
http://www.parachutemusic.com/festival
[Dear readers: Does anyone know if the Catholic tent community 'CatholiCity' is being organised for January's festival, and do the details appear on the Internet? ML]
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EMPLOYMENT
[Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Vacancies section of the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz ]
[Vacancies for Catholic youth workers are advertised on the Vacancies page of Connect.org.nz: http://www.connect.org.nz ]
Property Management Administrator, Catholic Schools Board Limited, Wellington and Palmerston North
http://catholicschools.co.nz
Details in 'Wel-com' December 2009 p.10, and from sarita@catholicschools.co.nz ; tel: (04) 499 0184 Applications close 15 January 2010
National Treasurer, The Society of St Vincent de Paul
http://www.svdp.org.nz
Details in 'Wel-com' December 2009 p.19, and from the National Office, tel. (04) 499 5070; PO Box 10815, Wellington.
http://www.cathcom.org.nz
Catholic archbishop responds to atheist bus campaign (December 11, 2009)
President of the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference, Archbishop John Dew of Wellington, believes those behind the atheist bus campaign have the right to express their views, and finds it interesting that they have chosen God as their focus. “Freedom of speech is a right we all have. I find it interesting that a group of people who claim not to believe in the existence of God have chosen to make God the focus of their bus campaign,” he says ...
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'NZ CATHOLIC' - No.331 December 13-19 2009
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
In the current issue ...
Bishops fight FPA abortion licensing .. Church schools might add 'Catholic' to their names ... Tongan ordained for Auckland .. Sixth Auckland bishop was also brilliant children's author ... Married priests? For the Vatican it's still an exception to the rule ... Rome confessors see loneliness as well as sin and faith ... Priest-friends reunite 15 years after ordination ... Bishops agree to institute 'Sea Sunday' next July ... Christmas Mass times around NZ ... Advertisement: Monte Cecilia Housing Trust.
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Priory developer quits project
http://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/85483/priory-developer-quits-project
The Catholic Church is hoping to preserve Dunedin's historic Dominican Priory following a North Island developer pulling out of the project.
Atheist bus ad campaign hits a nerve
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/3154427/Atheist-bus-ad-campaign-hits-a-nerve
It swept past its $10,000 fundraising target and now an atheist campaign plans to double its contentious advertisements on buses.
Atheist ads to antagonise religious
http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/atheist-ads-antagonise-religious-3284353
A campaign for displaying atheist messages on buses is unlikely to win converts, says a spokeswoman for the Catholic Church.
A summer spent way down under (photos)
Upper Hutt Leader
http://tinyurl.com/ykydvjd
Taking part in the Erebus crash 30th anniversary commemorations was just part of a month in Antarctica by St Joseph's parish priest Father Ron Bennett. [A two-page report. Drag the first page to the left to see the second part]
Catholic women ousted from chapel
http://www.starcanterbury.co.nz/local/news/catholic-woman-ousted-from-chapel/3907412/
The Catholic Bishop of Christchurch Barry Jones has stopped the use of a city college chapel for prayer meetings by an independent mostly women Catholic group.
Union hails Easter trading bill's defeat
http://nz.news.yahoo.com/a/-/top-stories/6569770/union-hails-easter-trading-bills-defeat/
Trade unionists are thrilled by the defeat of a bill that would have opened up Easter trading laws but Auckland's Chamber of Commerce says the vote was crazy.
Church group asks McClay: Sacrifice Christmas to discuss Easter changes
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0912/S00109.htm
With another Easter Trading Bill served up on Parliamentary Members' table just before the festive season, a Church group is asking the Bill's proponent Todd McClay to discuss the issues – on Christmas Day.
Rejuvenated basilica (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/lifestyle/3131888/Rejuvenated-basilica
When a casket containing the remains of 19th- century French bishop Pompallier was brought to Waimate on a national tour in 2002, it rested in a former base for French priests preaching to mainly Irish worshippers and offspring.
Dutch celebrate arrival of saint
Bay of Plenty Times — A003 — 07 December 2009
A down-under celebration of the traditional European gift-giving festival, St Nicholas' Feast Day, transformed Tauranga's waterfront on Saturday into a vibrant spectacle of music and dancing. Every vantage point was taken by the hundreds who gathered to welcome St Nicholas who arrived by boat and tied up at the pontoon next to the Kestrel. Invited by Tauranga's Dutch community, he made an impressive sight in his bishop's dress and red mitre, holding a long gold staff...
Mother brings climate petition to House (photo)
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/environment/news/article.cfm?c_id=39&objectid=10614006
Concerned mother of four Nicky Chapman petitioned for Government climate change policy at Parliament grounds today.
********************************************
INSPIRATIONAL TV - http://inspirationaltv.net
** Celebration **
A reflection by Sister Mary Scanlan.
** Luke: John points the way **
Luke 3:10-18: a reading and homily by Fr Ted Tyler of the Catholic Diocese of Parramatta, Sydney, Australia.
*****************************************
'BEING FRANK' - http://www.beingfrank.co.nz
If They Could Only Hear Me! (Euthanasia and the experience of Rom Houben) ... Religious sisters are doing it for themselves (the Vatican’s apostolic visitation of religious communities) ... Umbert the Unborn…a hilarious way to promote life (a pro-life cartoon character) ... Carry the one and then divide by... (what does a family consist of?) ... Yay it’s almost Christmas!! (Pope Benedict: Keep a diary of God’s love in Advent)
******************************************
ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen, Jr.
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic
A week with this generation's Fulton Sheen
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic/week-generations-fulton-sheen
I once had a church history professor who loved counter-factual thought exercises. A hypothetical question he asked us to ponder was the following: What if Fulton Sheen had been named Archbishop of New York? We’ll never know, because Sheen’s only opportunity to run a diocese came in the late 1960s in Rochester, New York, and by all accounts it wasn’t a happy experience. But these days we have an intriguing parallel to track, because if there is a Fulton Sheen of this generation -- meaning an American bishop with the same capacity to engage a national audience, to make Catholicism seem attractive to a secular world -- it’s probably Timothy Dolan, who also just happens to be the new Archbishop of New York...
*****************************************
WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
http://www.romereports.com (video)
http://www.youtube.com/vatican (news of Pope Benedict - video)
**********************************************
CATHOLIC FOUNDATION OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF WELLINGTON
Applications for Tindall Foundation Grants
http://www.tindall.org.nz/new-zealand-catholic-bishops-conference
Details in 'Wel-com' December 2009 p.18 and from the Secretary, tel. (04|) 496 1721; e-mail: c.foundation@wn.catholic.org.nz
*************************************************
EVENTS
Catholic Family Retreat
Theme "A Firm Foundation"
28th Jan - 1st Feb 2010
Keswick Camp Rotorua
Formation, fun, fellowship & faith for families of all shapes and sizes!
For more info or to register email sarahcox@catholic.org
Parachute Music Festival
Mystery Creek, Hamilton. 29 January - 1 February 2010
http://www.parachutemusic.com/festival
[Dear readers: Does anyone know if the Catholic tent community 'CatholiCity' is being organised for January's festival, and do the details appear on the Internet? ML]
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EMPLOYMENT
[Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Vacancies section of the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz ]
[Vacancies for Catholic youth workers are advertised on the Vacancies page of Connect.org.nz: http://www.connect.org.nz ]
Property Management Administrator, Catholic Schools Board Limited, Wellington and Palmerston North
http://catholicschools.co.nz
Details in 'Wel-com' December 2009 p.10, and from sarita@catholicschools.co.nz ; tel: (04) 499 0184 Applications close 15 January 2010
National Treasurer, The Society of St Vincent de Paul
http://www.svdp.org.nz
Details in 'Wel-com' December 2009 p.19, and from the National Office, tel. (04) 499 5070; PO Box 10815, Wellington.
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