News & Notes - 9 October 2011

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

http://www.catholic.org.nz/news/fx-list-articles.cfm?ctype=MRART&loadref=50

Respect Life Sunday to focus on dying well (5 Oct 2011)

Catholics around New Zealand will be invited to reflect on the idea
that "the art of living well and the art of dying well are one", this
Sunday 9 October. The Day of Prayer to Respect Life is an annual
Catholic Church event and this year's theme centres on respecting and
protecting human life by the way we care for the dying. It also
encourages us to consider what it means to die well...

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'WEL-COM'

http://www.welcom.org.nz

**News**

We're the seventh least equal country in the world. Wellington Central
Labour MP calls for more affordable services
Catherine Manathunga 4 October 2011
Health services needed to be more affordable and accessible and
Aotearoa New Zealand should have a Minister for Children, he said...

Investing in childhood well-being vital for the growth of the nation -
economists
Margaret Connor 4 October 2011
As well as being about the absence of disease, well-being takes
account of social factors that influence how we live our daily lives.
We now know that people living with chronic disease can experience
high levels of well-being...

Cenacle poet second in major book prize. Anne Powell's poems 'the best'
30 September 2011
Wellington's Sr Anne Powell has beaten a large number of entrants as
runner-up in a lucrative writing competition for her latest book of
poetry, Tree of a Thousand Voices...

**Columns**

Verbum Domini 9: The Word of God in the Life of the Church
Kieran Fenn fms
The recommendation is made for a greater 'biblical apostolate, not
alongside other forms of pastoral work, but as a means of letting the
Bible inspire all pastoral work...

Editorial: Respect life born and unborn
Cecily McNeill
With the Church's call to Respect Life this month Catholics would do
well to consider some actions to create a society that gives all
children the chance to reach their potential to be fully human, fully
alive...

Archbishop's column: A special book launch
Archbishop John Dew
In the last few years I have been privileged to have been invited to a
number of book launches. The First Sunday of Advent (November 27) will
be more than a 'book' launch. It will be the opportunity to pray in a
different way and hopefully to have a new sense of the sacred...

**Features**

Respecting and celebrating life in all its glorious forms
4 October 2011
I can draw and I can do most things that people without cerebral palsy
do. You can help me by waiting for me at the door and by helping me up
and down the stairs...

They call us the sandwich generation
4 October 2011
We are the baby-boomers who revel in the joy of welcoming
grandchildren and who, at the same time, experience the challenges and
sadness of looking after and farewelling elderly parents...

All things are full of God - a dying mother's son's view of life
4 October 2011
I thrashed around in my own grief, not knowing what advice the son or
the doctor could best give or how best to be heard giving it. I
battled, I see now, with my own ideas about acceptance and how people
who are dying walk that tricky rope...

**Wellington**

Archdiocese explores 'intentional stewardship' in enhanced sharing at
major conference
Kate Mahony 30 September 2011
In his welcome, Archbishop John Dew said he had attended a similar
conference in Australia two years ago. Afterwards, he realised how
much stewardship challenged him to live a life of discipleship and not
just talk about it...

**Palmerston North**

Bishop launches swansong book. 'Openings to Renewal' favourably received.
Cecily McNeill 4 October 2011
'Careful scholarship, pastoral sensitivity and compassion permeate
each letter of this book. There is no one responsible for pastoral
care in parish or chaplaincy who could not profit from the analyses,
explanations and insights contained in each 'opening to renewal'
discussed by Bishop Cullinane...

Paeon to a pacifist Ferrari
Fr Kevin Neal 4 October 2011
These weapons can do quite enough harm and we hope and pray that NZ
troops won't have to use them. I think that's why I like Ferraris. As
far I know that's all their manufacturers do. They make impossibly
magnificent cars. Nothing else...

Prayer and the gospels in the face of injustice
Mary Betz 3 October 2011
Sometimes it is a prayer of not knowing the answers, a prayer of
anguish and lament. Sometimes it is a prayer of action, of protest, of
support. Often it must be a non-utilitarian prayer...

Reflect

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A: Matthew 22:1-14
Veronica Lawson rsm
The catastrophic famine in the Horn of Africa is challenging us and
indeed the whole developed world to consider our use of the planet's
resources. Today's gospel brings a warning...

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

The art of talking off the cuff (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/local-papers/the-wellingtonian/features/5740247/The-art-o-talking-off-the-cuff
Tim Gordon talks about theatresports, the priesthood and being the
Meal Mates biscuit man.

Cost crisis for churches
http://www.odt.co.nz/your-town/dunedin/181246/cost-crisis-churches
Churches are working together to avoid an insurance crisis which could
have "radical and far-reaching" implications. Dunedin's historic
churches - including First Church, Knox Church, St Paul's Cathedral
and St Joseph's Cathedral - either no longer have earthquake insurance
or will have no cover by April next year.

Future of Christchurch cathedrals uncertain
http://www.starcanterbury.co.nz/news/future-christchurch-cathedrals-uncertain/1121792/
The future of Christchurch's earthquake-wrecked Anglican and Catholic
cathedrals is even more uncertain after the decision by the largest
insurer of New Zealand churches and heritage buildings to stop
offering earthquake cover.

Insurance snub shows some churches no mercy
http://tinyurl.com/3qqmr96
Some Taranaki churches may be left without earthquake insurance after
Ansvar NZ – hard-hit by the Christchurch earthquakes – announced it
will no longer offer them cover.

The dead tell tales: Frank Tutchen 1890-1944 (photo)
http://tinyurl.com/6ylyy8y
Josiah Frank Tutchen was one of New Zealand's most respected racehorse
trainers from the 1920s to 40s.

Hibernian rescue plan rejected
http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/money/5739517/Hibernian-rescue-plan-rejected
A fraud-hit credit union is being pushed into liquidation by the
Ministry of Economic Development which rejected a rescue plan backed
by its members and supervisors.

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News of the Schools
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Garin College, Nelson: Footballer toughs it out (photo)
http://tinyurl.com/42s8xkp

Hato Petera College, Auckland: Principal on a mission (photo)
http://tinyurl.com/3zsdxn2

McAuley High School, Otahuhu: Schoolgirl dies after flu (photo)
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/education/news/article.cfm?c_id=35&objectid=10750879

Pompallier Catholic College, Whangarei: Cosmonaut call wows students
(photo) http://www.northernadvocate.co.nz/news/cosmonaut-call-wows-students/1128028/

Sacred Heart College, Lower Hutt: Schoolwork stolen http://tinyurl.com/3vualg8

Sacred Heart, Invercargill: School pupils in speedsters' path
http://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/news/5708234/School-pupils-in-speedsters-path

St James', Palmerston North: Cup inspires school dance moves (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/5748554/Cup-inspires-school-dance-moves

St Joseph's School Timaru: Mighty Quinn backs ABs (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/sport/rugby/world-cup-canterbury/5718751/Mighty-Quinn-backs-ABs

St Joseph's, Queenstown: Who dares wins... (photo)
http://www.odt.co.nz/your-town/queenstown/180419/who-dares-wins

St Joseph's, Morrinsville: Aussie supreme at school cup day (photo)
http://tinyurl.com/3p9rtus

St Joseph's, Paeroa: Palace play tomorrow (photo) http://tinyurl.com/3q2srna

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INSPIRATIONAL TV

http://inspirationaltv.net

'Assured'
Matthew 22:1-14, a reading and reflection with Stephen Ready and Manuel Antonio.

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LIGHT OF THE WORLD - Otago Access Radio

http://www.accessradio.org/public/programme.php?uid=1218074856-834

Programmes in October 2011:

9 – Fr Andrew Pinsent, of Oxford University's Ian Ramsay Centre,
discusses the relationships between faith and science and shares some
resources for RCIA.

16 – The Crusades: Myths and misconceptions debunked by Prof Jonathon
Riley-Smith

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'BEING FRANK' - New Zealand Catholic blogs

http://www.beingfrank.co.nz

** "Find married saints!" (the vital need for a variety of saintly role models)

** "A few weeks ago, I was a washed-up actor with a drinking
problem... (sometimes the way you deliver a message is more important
than the message itself)

** Apology. On friendship

** Dreams within Dreams; Realities within Realities (on watching the
movie 'Inception')

** Interview with Msgr Guido Pozzo (developments regarding the society
of St Pius X

** Chch Diocese giving up on Cathedral

See also Gavin Abraham's blog 'The Catholic Soapbox:
http://catholicsoapbox.com

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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen Jr

http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic

Religious freedom, Archbishop Fiorenza, and Catholic fun
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic/religious-freedom-archbishop-fiorenza-and-catholic-fun

Predictions are always hazardous, but here's one I feel pretty good
about: 2011 will be remembered as the year when religious freedom came
into focus as the premier social and political concern of the Catholic
church in the early 21st century...

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NEW ZEALAND COMMENTARIES ON THE SUNDAY READINGS

Living the Word - Fr Frank Bird sm http://livingtheword.org.nz

Reflect - Veronica Lawson rsm http://www.welcom.org.nz/?sid=394

Daily Reflections (right-hand column) http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz

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FACEBOOK

Pompallier's People: The Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand
Facebook:
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Bishop Patrick Dunn
http://www.facebook.com/bishoppatrick?sk=wall

Catholic Discipleship College
http://www.facebook.com/cdcnz?sk=wall

'The Fifteenth Station'
http://www.facebook.com/station15

SMNZ Marists - the Society of Mary in New Zealand
http://www.facebook.com/Marists

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NEWS OF THE CHURCH IN NZ AND THE WORLD

http://cathnews.co.nz

http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/author/luke/page/14/

http://vaticaninsider.lastampa.it/en/

http://www.romereports.com (video)

http://www.youtube.com/vatican (video news of Pope Benedict)

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EMPLOYMENT

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

Principal, The Catholic Institute of Aotearoa New Zealand
http://www.wcec.org.nz
Position description:
http://catholic.org.nz/resources/dsp-default.cfm?loadref=235
Details in 'NZ Catholic' September 25 - October 8 2011 p.22 and from
Executive Officer, NZCBC, PO Box 1937, Wellington 6140;
adickinson@nzcbc.org.nz ; tel (04) 496 1747

News & Notes - 2 October 2011

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

http://www.catholic.org.nz/news/fx-list-articles.cfm?ctype=MRART&loadref=50

Judicial Vicar from Auckland wins prestigious Canon Law award (30 Sep 2011)

Judicial Vicar Monsignor David Price has been recognised for his
outstanding service to the Canon Law Society of Australia and New
Zealand with an Owen Oxenham Memorial Award. Monsignor Price of
Auckland was presented with the award at the 45th Annual Conference of
the Canon Law Society held in Melbourne from 12-15 September...

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'NZ CATHOLIC'

http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

In issue no. 375, September 25 - October 8 2011: Shoeless eco-liturgy
prepared for children .. 'NZ Catholic' wins two awards ... Search for
new Missionz national directorDeacon tells of married joy and trials
... Religious writing winners announced ... Advertising feature:
Pilgrimages

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Physio devoted his life to patients
The Dominion Post
http://tinyurl.com/3wb6cqd
Prince Charles, the Queen Mother, Eva Gabor and Leonard Bernstein are
among thousands of patients to get hands-on treatment from Upper Hutt
physiotherapist George Matthews.

Also: Big turnout for physio's farewell (photo)
http://tinyurl.com/3lej527

From Dunedin to Afghanistan to supervise harvest (photo)
http://www.odt.co.nz/your-town/dunedin/180293/dunedin-afghanistan-supervise-harvest
The journey there and back will take longer than his Afghanistan aid
mission, but Dunedin aid worker Michael Potts hopes his trip to the
war-torn country to supervise harvesting and storing of potatoes will
ensure the locals have food over winter.

Premium hikes hit all cities
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=10755906
Wellington Anglican and Catholic churches are reeling from an expected
doubling of premiums next year.

Church insurer stops cover for acts of God
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/5707823/Church-insurer-stops-cover-for-acts-of-God
The main insurer of churches in New Zealand will no longer cover acts
of God – namely, damage from earthquakes.

Ozanam house at St Mary's, celebrating its new home (advertising
feature; photos)
Manawatu Standard
http://tinyurl.com/3fbooxq
Ozanam House in Palmerston North is administered by the Manawatu
Centre of the Cancer Society and the Society of St Vincent de Paul.

Priest fined for roadside death
http://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/news/5694817/Priest-fined-for-roadside-death
Emotions were raw and tears flowed in the Invercargill District Court
yesterday as the family of a man killed by an 80-year-old who fell
asleep at the wheel spoke of the devastating impact of losing a
husband, father and grandfather. Catholic priest Vincent Kenneth Smith
stood pale in the dock, looking at the widow and children of Wayne
Bryant as they read their victim impact statements to Judge Alastair
Garland.

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News of the Schools
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Francis Douglas Memorial College, New Plymouth: The breakfast mentors
(photo) http://tinyurl.com/43nh7ju

Sacred Heart Girls' College, Hamilton: Pupils' parents search for new
student hostel (photo)
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/education/news/article.cfm?c_id=35&objectid=10754909

St Bede's College, Chriatchurch: Bedeans celebrate rich history
(photos) http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/lifestyle/your-christchurch/5715006/Bedeans-celebrate-rich-history

St Bede's College, Christchurch: Rugby World Cup: Racism rears its
ugly head http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10755954

St Joseph's, Upper Hutt: Students stack up well (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/local-papers/upper-hutt-leader/5694972/Students-stack-up-well

St Mary's, Wanganui: Culture of caring in and outside class (photo)
http://www.wanganuichronicle.co.nz/news/culture-of-caring-in-and-outside-class/1115809/

St Patrick's College, Wellington: Man accused of stealing from
Catholic school back in court
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10755616

St Patrick's, Taupo: Excellent educator lauded (photo) Taupo Times
http://tinyurl.com/3sfccgh

St Thomas of Canterbury College, Christchurch: Jubilee celebrates the
good old days (photo) Christchurch Mail http://tinyurl.com/3jpjkwh

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INSPIRATIONAL TV

http://inspirationaltv.net

'Kingdom'
Matthew 21: 33-43, a reading and reflection by Sr Stephanie Kitching.

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LIGHT OF THE WORLD - Otago Access Radio

http://www.accessradio.org/public/programme.php?uid=1218074856-834

Programmes in October 2011:

2 – Libby Fraser shares with us some of the work Otago students have
been doing with the St Vincent de Paul Society and prison ministry.

9 – Fr Andrew Pinsent, of Oxford University's Ian Ramsay Centre,
discusses the relationships between faith and science and shares some
resources for RCIA.

16 – The Crusades: Myths and misconceptions debunked by Prof Jonathon
Riley-Smith

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'BEING FRANK' - New Zealand Catholic blogs

http://www.beingfrank.co.nz

** Confession (A great little video)

** "When I read your magazine, I don't see one wrinkled face ...
(feedback from irritated readers; and trouble with a bus driver)

** To confess, or not to confess? (the seal of confession under attack
in Ireland)

See also Gavin Abraham's blog 'The Catholic Soapbox:
http://catholicsoapbox.com

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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen Jr

http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic

Three things we learned from Benedict's Germany trip
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic/three-things-we-learned-benedicts-germany-trip

Last Sunday Pope Benedict XVI wrapped up a four-day trip to Germany,
which, depending upon whose word you take, either generated
"widespread acclaim" (Italian commentator Sandro Magister) or a
national yawn (the Munich daily Sueddeutsche Zeitung's headline was,
"He came, he spoke, he disappointed.") Despite the generally familiar
flavor of the trip, there were a few nuggets along the way with
something to say about Benedict's papacy and the direction of the
church on his watch. Herewith, then, three things we learned from the
pope's trip ...

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NEW ZEALAND COMMENTARIES ON THE SUNDAY READINGS

Living the Word - Fr Frank Bird sm http://livingtheword.org.nz

Reflect - Veronica Lawson rsm http://www.welcom.org.nz/?sid=394

Daily Reflections (right-hand column) http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz

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FACEBOOK

Pompallier's People: The Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand
Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Catholic-Church-in-Aotearoa-New-Zealand/149916141686808

Bishop Patrick Dunn
http://www.facebook.com/bishoppatrick?sk=wall

Catholic Discipleship College
http://www.facebook.com/cdcnz?sk=wall

'The Fifteenth Station'
http://www.facebook.com/station15

SMNZ Marists - the Society of Mary in New Zealand
http://www.facebook.com/Marists

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NEWS OF THE CHURCH IN NZ AND THE WORLD

http://cathnews.co.nz

http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/author/luke/page/14/

http://vaticaninsider.lastampa.it/en/

http://www.romereports.com (video)

http://www.youtube.com/vatican (video news of Pope Benedict)

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EMPLOYMENT

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

Principal, The Catholic Institute of Aotearoa New Zealand
http://www.wcec.org.nz
Position description:
http://catholic.org.nz/resources/dsp-default.cfm?loadref=235
Details in 'NZ Catholic' September 25 - October 8 2011 p.22 and from
Executive Officer, NZCBC, PO Box 1937, Wellington 6140;
adickinson@nzcbc.org.nz ; tel (04) 496 1747

News & Notes - 25 September 2011

Dear readers,
The usual summary of this week's 'NZ Catholic' newspaper is delayed
again because of a postal problem which I haven't been able to solve
yet. I will try again next month.

God bless,
Mike Leon

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Diocese stands by priest (photo)
The Press
http://tinyurl.com/3qpbojf
The Catholic Church is paying the legal bills for Christchurch parish
priest Father John Fitzmaurice despite laying the complaint that
started a police inquiry into financial irregularities.

Prison likely for Catholic fraudster
http://www.odt.co.nz/news/national/178974/prison-likely-catholic-fraudster
A Porirua woman has pleaded guilty to defrauding a 142-year-old
Catholic society of more than $1 million.

$1.2m stolen to fund trips to sports events
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/5670805/1-2m-stolen-to-fund-trips-to-sports-events

Guilty plea in $1m Catholic fraud case (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/5667564/Guilty-plea-in-1m-Catholic-fraud-case

Demolition work begins at cathedral (full text)
http://tinyurl.com/42c5ync
Demolition work on the rear of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament
has begun. The Catholic cathedral was badly damaged by the February 22
earthquake. Work on the rear of the building should take about eight
weeks. Plans are in place to retain a section of the southeast wall
and the floor of the sanctuary. No foundations will be removed. The
dome was removed by August 20. The altar ''appears to have sustained
irreparable damage'', the cathedral newsletter says.

Ball sets garden theme (photo)
http://tinyurl.com/3lgnesz
St Mary's Parish hall in Blenheim will be transformed into a garden
next week for the church's second annual ball. The hall will be
covered in plants for the Garden of Eden theme. That will even stretch
to the food which will have a green tinge including green muffins,
says St Mary's church youth coordinator, Mieke Hilhorst.

Charity falls victim to the earthquakes
The Press
http://tinyurl.com/3s5pkjn
A Catholic charitable organisation that helped thousands of households
after the Canterbury earthquakes has itself fallen victim to the
quakes. The St Vincent de Paul Society in Christchurch has closed its
damaged headquarters and largest secondhand shop in Stanmore Rd in
Richmond, and faces a grim financial outlook.

Elders and parents help keep culture alive (photo)
Taupo Times
http://tinyurl.com/3ndbcl8
There are a number of groups for young people in Taupo. Antonio
Sakaria writes about the Taupo Tokelauan Catholic Youth Group and
their activities which include developing their cultural knowledge and
identity.

Warm thanks from PNG (photo)
Kapiti Observer
http://tinyurl.com/4yyy5ql
Sister Fran Kosi has just one complaint about Kapiti: it's too cold.
The nurse, who is more used to 30-plus-degree days in Papua New
Guinea, is visiting Kapiti to thank residents for providing financial
support for a health centre.

Priest's cup role 'divine intervention' (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/news/5655241/Priests-cup-role-divine-intervention/
Father James knows he has his work cut out for him today. As the
chaplain assigned to the Italian rugby team which meets Russia at
Trafalgar Park tonight, he will be quietly praying for a better result
than a fishing expedition he took part in on Tasman Bay last Saturday.

Residents say goodbye (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/christchurch-earthquake-2011/5646326/Residents-say-goodbye
Residents gathered on Sunday to farewell Lyttelton's 146-year-old
church St Joseph the Worker Church.

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News of the Schools
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Francis Douglas Memorial College, New Plymouth: Sex education 'kept
clean' http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/5658497/Sex-education-kept-clean

Garin College, Richmond: Garin band seizes opportunity (photo)
http://tinyurl.com/3cu5rex

Garin College, Richmond: Peasant band plays for victory
http://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/arts-entertainment/5648983/Peasant-band-plays-for-victory

Garin College, Richmond: Peasants revel in the riches of Rockquest win
(photo) http://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/entertainment/5648802/Peasants-revel-in-the-riches-of-Rockquest-win

Hato Petera College, Northcote: Threat of suspension for academic
performance http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/5651563/Threat-of-suspension-for-academic-performance

Holy Cross, Papatoetoe: A mural in Bob's memory (photos)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/western-leader/5674761/A-mural-in-Bobs-memory

McAuley High School, Otahuhu: Netball wonders (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/manukau-courier/5636301/Netball-wonders

Rosmini College, Takapuna College boys build a mini racing bike
(photo) http://tinyurl.com/3lxdpja

Rosmini College, Takapuna: Chance encounter with the Pope (photo)
http://tinyurl.com/3jrg6xk

Sacred Heart Girls' College, Hamilton: Memory boxes (photo)
http://tinyurl.com/3gst5gq

Sacred Heart Girls' College, New Plymouth: Quake fears mean Sacred
Heart hostel must close (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/5676515/Sacred-Heart-hostel-closure

St Bernard's College, Lower Hutt / St Patrick's College, Silverstream:
League mates go head to head
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/sport/5658037/League-mates-go-head-to-head

St Joseph's, Otahuhu: Schools embrace strings of joy (photo)
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/arts/news/article.cfm?c_id=544&objectid=10753081

St Joseph's, Upper Hutt: The past, present and future (photo)
http://tinyurl.com/3l7ppzo

St Michael's, Taita: Artbourne talents (photos) http://tinyurl.com/3zh8xve

St Patrick's College, Wellington: Fit, healthy - then just hours later
he's dead (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/5670774/Fit-healthy-then-just-hours-later-hes-dead

St Paul's, Richmond: Bug Man shows the way
http://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/news/5677971/Bug-Man-shows-the-way

St Thomas More, Mt Maunganui: Taste of Bay for Prime Minister (photo)
http://www.sunlive.co.nz/mobile/16574-taste-of-bay-prime-minister.html

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INSPIRATIONAL TV

http://inspirationaltv.net

'Opportunity'
Matthew 21: 28-32, a reading and reflection with Very Rev. Frank
Nelson and Rev. Canon Jenny Wilkins at St Paul's Cathedral,
Wellington.

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LIGHT OF THE WORLD - Otago Access Radio

http://www.accessradio.org/public/programme.php?uid=1218074856-834

Programmes in September 2011:

25 – Dr Janet Smith and Al Kresta discuss marriage and holiness with
comments and questions from listeners.

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'BEING FRANK' - New Zealand Catholic blogs

http://www.beingfrank.co.nz

** The Pope in Germany (a selection of press reports)

** "You'll see all your favorite soccer stars. Like Ariaga! Ariaga II!
..." (new words in the Mass, the rugby World Cup, sex education)

** "Absolutely null and utterly void"? (Anglican Orders: the Catholic position)

** "I Vow to Thee My Country" (the hymn that gave the tune to the
Rugby World Cup song)

** Consecrated Hands? (are priests above criticism?)

** Time for a rethink on sex education

See also Gavin Abraham's blog 'The Catholic Soapbox:
http://catholicsoapbox.com

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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen Jr

http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic

A blessing for the Vatican in (really) deep disguise
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic/blessing-vatican-really-deep-disguise

Pope Benedict XVI is in Germany at the moment, where last year's sex
abuse scandals brought his own record squarely into focus. That debate
has flared up anew with a splashy public appeal by a New York based
legal foundation, along with the Survivors Network of those Abused by
Priests, to the International Criminal Court to prosecute the pope and
other senior Vatican officials. Granted, most experts say the Vatican
probably has a point in calling the idea a "publicity stunt." That
said, I want to float a counter-intuitive hypothesis: In the unlikely
event the ICC were to take the case, it might do the Vatican more good
than harm. Here's why...

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http://www.romereports.com (video)

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News & Notes - 18 Sept 2011

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

http://www.catholic.org.nz/news/fx-list-articles.cfm?ctype=MRART&loadref=50

NZ publications among winners at Catholic media awards (13 Sep 2011)
Four of New Zealand's Catholic publications received awards at the
recent Catholic Australasian Press Association (ACPA) conference held
in Adelaide from 7-9 September...

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'NZ CATHOLIC'

http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

In issue no. 374, September 11-24 2011: Influx of priests linked to
loss of leadership by laity .. Pro-life versus abortion agency battle
on again? ... Household church better, says Aussie scholar ... WYD
Madrid 2011: three feature articles ... Rosary procession numbers grow
each year ... Advertising feature: Social Justice Week ... NZ Catholic
Bishops' Conference: a statement for the New Zealand general election,
November 2011 ... Church benefactors' graves in a sad state

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Art for the court
The Press: Go
http://tinyurl.com/43kckvy
Twenty original artworks inspired by and celebrating Christchurch
before the earthquakes are to be exhibited at Hislops Cafe, Beach Rd.,
Kaikoura from this Sunday, including Karen James's rendering of the
Catholic Basilica (illustrated)

Pondering life's many injustices (photo)
The Wellingtonian
http://tinyurl.com/3dzaw96
Heath Hutton believes all humans have three basic needs. ''Everybody
needs someone to love, to be loved by someone, and something to do.
It's as simple as that.'' Mr Hutton, 24, works at Challenge 2000 doing
social work in the youth justice field.

Convent to rise again in Lyttelton (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/christchurch-earthquake-2011/5626771/Convent-to-rise-again-in-Lyttelton
A Lyttelton family whose "dream home" was demolished this week plan to
rebuild the former convent with their community in mind. Rebecca
Lovell-Smith and Christian Carruthers moved to the former Sisters of
Mercy convent last year with their five-year-old son, Jim.

Opinion: Church vocal advocate for the environment
http://www.odt.co.nz/opinion/opinion/177928/church-vocal-advocate-environment
Father Brian Fenton takes issue with any suggestion that the Catholic
Church does not care deeply for the environment.

Golden times (photo caption)
North Shore Times
http://tinyurl.com/67pgxab
50th wedding anniversary of Tom and Lynette Cotter of Beach Haven

Christian welcome
Manawatu Standard
http://tinyurl.com/6gkdc26
Catholic families in Manawatu are opening their homes to the families
of Rugby World Cup players and officials in a bid to support the
visitors.

Lights on - and square's upgrade is done
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10751331
The final feature of the Auckland Council's $9.2 million upgrade of St
Patrick's Square has been completed. Lighting for the exterior of St
Patrick's Cathedral has been switched on, marking an end to the wider
St Patrick's Square rejuvenation.

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Bishop Viard College, Porirua: Cargo comes on board as principal
(photo) http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/local-papers/kapi-mana-news/5612189/Cargo-comes-on-board-as-principal

Sacred Heart College, Napier: School's big bill for quake work
http://tinyurl.com/69jdxyr

St Anne's, Wanganui: Learning a winning science (photo)
http://www.wanganuichronicle.co.nz/news/learning-a-winning-science/1102557/

St Joseph's, Hawera: World class chance for Keegan, 9 (photos)
http://tinyurl.com/454kahv

St Joseph's, Timaru's: St Joseph's team bound for champs (photo)
http://tinyurl.com/3jbe3lk

St Mary's, Blenheim: Puppets bring stories to life (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/arts-entertainment/5630603/Puppets-bring-stories-to-life

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INSPIRATIONAL TV

http://inspirationaltv.net

Ultimate frontiers: Is it fair?
Matthew 20: 1-16, a reading and reflection with Very Rev. Frank Nelson
and Rev. Canon Jenny Wilkins at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.

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NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC PODCASTS

http://station15.co.nz

Station XV: Episode 48 — Name and shame, wine and dine (September 16, 2011)

In this week's episode of The 15th Station, the panel spans the Tasman
Sea — and so do the stories up for discussion. In Australia, a senator
has used parliamentary privilege to name a priest accused of rape 50
years ago. In New Zealand, Rugby World Cup fever seems to have carried
over into the Church. We also talk about eating with the Pope, and
changing the way we record the date. All in our inaugural
international episode.

15 Minutes with the Bishop: Hell (September 12, 2011)

Is it a place of fire and brimstone, or wailing and gnashing of teeth?
Is it a place that is simply an absence of God? Whatever the reality,
the Catholic Church continues to hold to the idea of a place called
Hell. What is the Church's understanding of Hell? Has it changed over
the years? How does a loving God allow people to end up in Hell?
Bishop Patrick talks with Gavin about those questions in the latest
episode of 15 Minutes with the Bishop.

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LIGHT OF THE WORLD - Otago Access Radio

http://www.accessradio.org/public/programme.php?uid=1218074856-834

Programmes in September 2011:

11 - Experiences of world Youth Day. Professor Riley Smith on the
Crusades: myths and misconceptions

18 – Blessing or a curse? Dr Samuel Gregg takes a look at work in the
light of the encyclical Laborem exercens.

25 – Dr Janet Smith and Al Kresta discuss marriage and holiness with
comments and questions from listeners.

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'BEING FRANK' - New Zealand Catholic blogs

http://www.beingfrank.co.nz

** "That's all I can stands, I can't stands no more!" (Holy discontent)

** "Now, my story begins in 19-dickety-two..." (times for
Reconciliation at St. Patrick's Cathedral vs Westminster Cathedral.

** There's something to remember about Mary (Mary in Christian life)

** WTC Iron cross (objection to a cross at the site of the twin towers)

** Our Lord's gift (an article in 'NZ Catholic' on lay leadership)

** Remembering Nine Eleven

See also Gavin Abraham's blog 'The Catholic Soapbox:
http://catholicsoapbox.com

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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen Jr

http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic

'Ecumenism of the Martyrs', and remembering Giancarlo Zizola
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic/ecumenism-martyrs-and-remembering-giancarlo-zizola

Ecumenism, meaning the push for Christian unity, today stands at a
crossroads. On the one hand, it's among the towering religious success
stories of the last century, wiping away old prejudices and building
new friendships in the historical blink of an eye. Yet ecumenists are
right when they say the movement's goal of full, structural unity
seems further away than ever. Resentments over Roman primacy still
block détente with the Orthodox; massive ecclesiological differences
still separate Catholics from most Evangelicals and Pentecostals; and
disputes over both sexual morality and female clergy have added new
complications to already frayed relations between Catholics and
mainline Protestants. Facing this "ecumenical winter," what do you do?
...

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EMPLOYMENT

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Primary Schools' Religious Education Advisor, Catholic Diocese of Hamilton.
http://www.hn.catholic.org.nz
Details in 'NZ Catholic' September 11-24 2011 p.24, and from Pastoral
Team Leader, Chanel Centre, Hamilton Tel: (07) 856 6989; email:
peterr@cdh.org.nz

News and Notes - 11 September 2011

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Dear readers,

I'm sorry to say I haven't been able to include the usual summary of the contents of 'NZ Catholic' newspaper because of a problem with NZ Post over our new address. I hope to have it sorted out in the coming days.

God bless,

Mike Leon

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SOCIAL JUSTICE WEEK 2011

http://www.caritas.org.nz/resources/social-justice-week

Social Justice Week promotes action and reflection on social issues of the day in light of the Gospel and Catholic social teaching. It occurs each year in mid-September.

Social Justice Week 2011 (11-18 September) focuses on fair play and the common good. It uses the sporting metaphor 'on a level playing field' as a vision for a fair society.

The core resource booklet 'On a level playing field: fair play and the common good' examines inequality, fairness and the common good in New Zealand society – in the light of Catholic social teaching. Additional resources have been prepared for parishes and schools.

New Zealand Catholic bishops initiated Social Justice Week in 1997, with Caritas responsible for promoting it to the Catholic community and beyond.

The core resource each year is the Social Justice Series booklet, which began with 'A Fresh Start: The Eradication of Poverty' in 1997. Booklets in the series are available from the Caritas office, or downloadable from the Social Justice Week website (at the link above)

Catholic parishes and groups are organising special Social Justice Week events. Details are also available on the Caritas site.

Also ...

'Pep talk' from Archbishop kick-offs Social Justice Week (photo)

http://www.catholic.org.nz/news/fx-view-article.cfm?ctype=MRART&loadref=50&id=233

Archbishop of Wellington John Dew launched Caritas' Social Justice Week 2011 (11-18 September) on Wednesday with a pep talk to Catholic secondary students in a Wellington school gymnasium. Archbishop Dew addressed the group of 20 students from St Patrick's and St Catherine's Colleges, Kilbirnie on the Social Justice Week theme 'On a level playing field: fair play and the common good.'

'The Diary'

The Dominion Post

http://tinyurl.com/3efq782

The Catholic Church is using the Rugby World Cup to spread its message of equality for all men. Positive values on the sporting field – fairness, an equal chance of success, unbiased refereeing – are equally important in society, says Catholic Archbishop John Dew in ''kicking off'' the church's annual Social Justice Week.

Fair play makes Japan a World Cup winner

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10749909

Japan would win the Rugby World Cup if the trophy were awarded on the basis of fairness, says the Catholic Church's social justice arm, Caritas. The agency launches a slightly tongue-in-cheek World Cup blog today on its website socialjusticeweek.org.nz drawing attention to the theme of the church's annual Social Justice Week which kicks off on Sunday, "On a level playing field".

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Coming home with renewed faith (photo)

Catholic Sentinel (Portland, Oregon)

http://www.catholicsentinel.org/Main.asp?SectionID=5&SubSectionID=30&ArticleID=16015

Kyle Nielson recently arrived at home to his parish, Immaculate Conception Church, after attending a five-month School of Mission coordinated by by ICPE Institute for World Evangelization at St. Gerard's Monastery in Wellington, New Zealand.

Probe goes to police

The Marlborough Express

http://tinyurl.com/3pcyma2

Police have been brought in to investigate a Christchurch Catholic priest who has been stood down by the church for ''financial irregularities''. Sacred Heart, Addington, parish priest Father John Fitzmaurice – who also ministers to the Carmelite Monastery in Hoon Hay – was suspended from priestly duties at the end of last month. Catholic Bishop of Christchurch Barry Jones said in a letter to worshippers attending masses at the weekend it was with ''great sadness'' that he had placed the matter with police.

Artefacts catalogued (photo)

http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/auckland-city-harbour-news/5577995/Artefacts-catalogued

The first steps are being made to preserve the thousands of artefacts uncovered during the restoration of St Patrick's Cathedral.

Quake shocker for churches

http://www.ashburtonguardian.co.nz/news/todays-news/5157-quake-shocker-for-churches.html

Parishioners at Ashburton's four large historic town-centre churches face huge insurance hikes following the Canterbury earthquakes.

Play just what the doctor ordered

http://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/communities/2-minutes-with/5589178/Play-just-what-the-doctor-ordered

There's a lot more to Shortland Street's Dr Chris Warner than meets the eye. Michael Galvin, who plays The Street's "Dr Love", is also a Bruce Mason Award-winning playwright and is bringing his latest show Station to Station to Nelson for performances at the Theatre Royal on Monday, September 12, and Tuesday, September 13.

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News of the Schools

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Bishop Viard College, Porirua: Committed to global cause (photo) http://tinyurl.com/3odsx6y Garin college, Nelson: The Peasants to get advice from top bands http://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/news/5572309/The-Peasants-to-get-advice-from-top-bands

Marian School, Hamilton: Local boy to lead the All Blacks (photo) http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/5591807/Local-boy-to-lead-the-All-Blacks

McAuley High School, Otahuhu: Schoolgirl dies after flu (photo) http://www.nzherald.co.nz/education/news/article.cfm?c_id=35&objectid=10750879

Pompallier Catholic College, Whangarei: Youngsters thrilled to fly flag (photo) http://www.northernadvocate.co.nz/news/youngsters-thrilled-to-fly-flag/1098892/

Roncalli College, Timaru: Sky is the limit for young pilot (photo) http://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/5569222/Sky-is-the-limit-for-young-pilot

Roncalli College, Timaru: Young film-makers on hunt for cast (photo) http://tinyurl.com/3dklp3m

Sacred Heart College, Auckland: Sacred Heart triumph in Knockout Cup (photo) http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10749866

Sacred Heart, Christchurch: Sacred Heart team jumps to the top of primary contest http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/sport/5576479/Sacred-Heart-team-jumps-to-the-top-of-primary-contest

St Bede's College, Christchurch: Rangiora loss to favourites (photo) http://tinyurl.com/3kckfmf

St Joseph's, Queenstown: St Joseph's wants input on strategy http://www.odt.co.nz/your-town/queenstown/176500/st-josephs-wants-input-strategy

St Joseph's, Te Aroha: Valuable acts explored (photo) http://tinyurl.com/3cao8a8

St Peter's College, Palmerston North: Team tastes sweet success (photo) http://tinyurl.com/3oplbk3

St Teresa's, Wellington: School closed after virus outbreak http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/school-closed-after-virus-outbreak-4394485

St Thomas Aquinas School, Winton: Dairy boom boosted by Filipinos (photo) http://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/news/5569199/Dairy-boom-boosted-by-Filipinos

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INSPIRATIONAL TV

http://inspirationaltv.net

What we learn: Forgiveness

Matthew 18:21-35, a reading and reflection with John Teariki and Sr Stephanie Kitching

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'BEING FRANK' - New Zealand Catholic blogs

http://www.beingfrank.co.nz

** "To you I give all the seed-bearing plants everywhere on the surface of the earth ..." (lessons from the Hobbits)

** "You know what? We don't need him, or his trophy!..." (Rugby World Cup. Anniversary of 9/11)

** Christian hope means to live suffering as a victory (examples from art)

** Scarlet Letters and England's reviving Catholicism (on reading Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel)

** To make ourselves lowly, even for just a few moments… (receiving Communion on the tongue)

** O Hail Fathers! (Happy Father's Day)

See also Gavin Abraham's blog 'The Catholic Soapbox:

http://catholicsoapbox.com

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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen Jr

http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic

The Policy Myth versus 'Accountability with Teeth'

http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic/policy-myth-versus-accountability-teeth

Mythology is not only loads of fun, but often highly profitable. For proof, look no further than this: Dan Brown has written a book about the Vatican, which was pure fantasy; I've also written a book about the Vatican, which, if I do say so myself, has a fairly decent grasp of the basic realities. Care to guess which one sold better? Yet mythology is also dangerous, never more so than when it fosters misleading diagnoses of serious problems. We've seen two good examples recently vis-à-vis the Vatican, both involving the sexual abuse crisis...

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NEWS OF THE CHURCH IN NZ AND THE WORLD

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http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/author/luke/page/14/

http://vaticaninsider.lastampa.it/en/

http://www.romereports.com (video)

http://www.youtube.com/vatican (video news of Pope Benedict)

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EMPLOYMENT

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News & Notes - 4 September 2011

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DIVINE MERCY CONGRESS, CHRISTCHURCH 26-28 August 2011

Divine Mercy congress inspires quake-stricken New Zealand
http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/divine-mercy-congress-inspires-quake-stricken-new-zealand/

Christchurch, New Zealand, Sep 2, 2011 (CNA/EWTN News).- Catholics in
Christchurch, New Zealand drew inspiration from a recent Divine Mercy
Congress as they work to rebuild from a series of devastating
earthquakes that have hit the country in the last year. "The blessings
and graces which all received at the congress have and will continue
to inspire all those who attended to greater acts and greater works of
mercy in their homes, workplaces, and missionary endeavors," Pat
Barrett, national coordinator for the event, told CNA on Sept. 1...

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FROM THE SECULAR MEDIA

Radio New Zealand. Nine to Noon. 2 Sept 2011. Feature Guest - Sister Marie Roche
Sister Marie Roche has been Rimutaka prison's Catholic chaplain,
working with medium to high security inmates for the last 15 years.
This year she was awarded the New Zealand Order of Merit for services
to the community. (33'12?)
http://podcast.radionz.co.nz/ntn/ntn-20110902-1008-feature_guest_-_sister_marie_roche-048.mp3

Garth George: Goodbye Deacon Mike (photo)
http://www.rotoruadailypost.co.nz/news/legacy-of-first-full-time-deacon/1088940/
I lost a very dear friend this week. We had known each other for only
a few years but we got together regularly to talk about life and faith
and all sorts of other things. The Reverend Michael Ryan, the first
ordained permanent deacon of the Catholic Church in New Zealand, was
an inspiration to me.

Greatest moments in Otago sport - Number 62 (photo)
http://www.odt.co.nz/sport/other-sport/175926/greatest-moments-otago-sport-number-62
Generations of brave and successful paraplegic athletes owe a debt to
Graeme Marett and Father Leo Close. The two Dunedin men were
instrumental in the establishment of organised sport for disabled
athletes.

Farewell to NZ croquet president (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/sunday-star-times/news/latest-news/5560477/Farewell-to-NZ-croquet-president
Murdered top croquet sports official Charles Jones has been laid to
rest after an emotional but laughter-filled funeral in Westport today.
Several hundred grieving family and friends filled St Canice's
Catholic Church, where he had been organist and devoted parish member,
for this afternoon's service.

Emily Longley service planned (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/5542427/Emily-Longley-service-planned
A funeral for Murdered teenager Emily Longley will be held for
friends and family at St Joseph's church in Takapuna on Saturday,
where father Mark Longley will deliver a eulogy...

Christchurch priest suspended from duty
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/5521393/Christchurch-priest-suspended-from-duty
A Christchurch Catholic priest is being investigated over alleged
"financial irregularities" in his parish. Sacred Heart, Addington,
parish priest Father John Fitzmaurice, who also ministers to the
Carmelite Monastery in Hoon Hay, has been stood down.

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News of the Schools
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Grounding for Catholic Schools for St Francis Day
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/ED1109/S00004/grounding-for-catholic-schools-for-st-francis-day.htm
Catholic schools are being invited to honour St Francis Day with
liturgy and reflection remembering our connection with the Earth and
all that it sustains. Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand has provided online
resources to help teachers and students celebrate it in early October.

Bishop Viard College, Porirua: More hurdles than most (photo)
http://tinyurl.com/3mke3ab

Kavanagh College, Dunedin: Contest win caps memorable week for Dunedin
schoolgirl (photo)
http://www.odt.co.nz/your-town/dunedin/175295/contest-win-caps-memorable-week-dunedin-schoolgirl

Rosmini and Sacred Heart Colleges: First-timers blaze into winter-fest
history Rosmini, Sacred Heart and Otahuhu deliver shocks to
traditional champions http://tinyurl.com/3vyej96

Sacred Heart Girls' College, New Plymouth: Parents battle to keep
hostel open http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/news/5558684/Parents-battle-to-keep-hostel-open

Sacred Heart, Timaru: Mono culture (photo caption) http://tinyurl.com/3m3ymyv

St Joseph's, Levin: Daffodil delight (photo caption) http://tinyurl.com/3tvv7gu

St Joseph's, Te Aroha: PTA fundraiser calls for 12 homes to view
http://tinyurl.com/3tyce3l

St Patrick's College, Wellington: College fraud case http://tinyurl.com/3hmr5pw

St Patrick's, Taumarunui: Warm welcome awaits fans (photo)
http://tinyurl.com/42lgage

St Patrick's, Taupo: Characters characterised (photo)
http://tinyurl.com/44chl3m

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INSPIRATIONAL TV

http://inspirationaltv.net

'Reconciliation'
Matthew 18:15-20, a reading and reflection with Malia Vito-Tupai and
Sr Stephanie Kitching

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NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC PODCASTS

http://station15.co.nz

15 Minutes with the Bishop: Augustine and Monica (August 27, 2011)

Over the next two days, the Catholic Church honours a couple of great
figures in Christian history: St Augustine and his mother, St Monica.
St Augustine is often seen as a bit of a prodigal son — someone who
strayed but then returned to the Faith. As Bishop Patrick points out
in this week's episode of 15 Minutes with the Bishop, how far
Augustine strayed might be at question, but his mark on the early
Church is not in dispute. Neither is the faith of his mother, who
prayed constantly for her son's conversion back to the religion she
tried to pass on to him.

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'BEING FRANK' - New Zealand Catholic blogs

http://www.beingfrank.co.nz

** The Rite (an 'exorcist' movie)

** Like a thief in the night (we do not know the hour)

** What Remains? (All people want to leave a mark which lasts)

** A certain clericalism? (parish liturgical practices)

** WYD #5: Europe in post-WYD buzz?

See also Gavin Abraham's blog 'The Catholic Soapbox:
http://catholicsoapbox.com

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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen Jr

http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic

A German pope heads for the Land of Luther
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic/german-pope-heads-land-luther

Benedict XVI may be as Catholic as they come, but he's also deeply
German, and he obviously feels a streak of affection for his country's
most celebrated theological son. Part of the drama of his trip to
Germany, therefore, is how Benedict may use it to recalibrate
relations with Protestantism heading into the 500th anniversary of the
Reformation in 2017.

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NEW ZEALAND COMMENTARIES ON THE SUNDAY READINGS

Living the Word - Fr Frank Bird sm http://livingtheword.org.nz

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Bishop Patrick Dunn
http://www.facebook.com/bishoppatrick?sk=wall

Catholic Discipleship College
http://www.facebook.com/cdcnz?sk=wall

'The Fifteenth Station'
http://www.facebook.com/station15

SMNZ Marists - the Society of Mary in New Zealand
http://www.facebook.com/Marists

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NEWS OF THE CHURCH IN NZ AND THE WORLD

http://cathnews.co.nz

http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/author/luke/page/14/

http://vaticaninsider.lastampa.it/en/

http://www.romereports.com (video)

http://www.youtube.com/vatican (video news of Pope Benedict)

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EMPLOYMENT

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

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

http://www.catholic.org.nz/news/fx-list-articles.cfm?ctype=MRART&loadref=50

Orders stream in for Young Enterprise students' emergency power
generator (26 Aug 2011)
Earlier this month six students from St Thomas of Canterbury College
in Christchurch were joined by former Prime Minister Helen Clark to
launch their 'Lion Emergency Power Generator'. Since then, the product
has sold out at Mitre 10 and yesterday a national organisation ordered
one for each of its offices around the country...

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FROM THE SECULAR MEDIA

De Paul House extension all go
North Shore Times
http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/north-shore-times/5513918/De-Paul-House-extension-all-go
An increasing need for emergency housing on the North Shore has
prompted a $2.5 million extension at De Paul House in Northcote.

Cathedral's dome rises through the roof (photo, video)
The Press
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/christchurch-earthquake-2011/5509908/Cathedrals-dome-rises-through-the-roof
Engineers have recovered the ''virtually undamaged'' internal dome of
the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament by lifting it out in one piece.

Arts Centre, Catholic cathedral now uninsured
http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/rebuilding-christchurch/5489039/Arts-Centre-Catholic-cathedral-now-uninsured
High-profile Christchurch heritage buildings damaged in the
earthquakes are no longer insured. Insurance cover has been cancelled
for the Arts Centre and the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament after
major claims lodged following the February quake.

Christchurch continues to rebuild 6 months after deadly earthquake
Text: http://www.oecumene.radiovaticana.org/en1/Articolo.asp?c=515272
Vatican Radio interview with Fr John O'Connor:
http://212.77.9.15/audiomp3/00277349.MP3

Sister Clare loses battle (photo)
Waiheke Marketplace
http://tinyurl.com/3lu5wy7
After a long battle with cancer, Sister Clare Timpany died on Saturday
night at Hillsborough Hospital.

Priest condemns relocating altar (photo)
The Timaru Herald
http://tinyurl.com/3jyu68w
An unholy row is playing out in the Environment Court in Oamaru over
the fate of the Teschemakers chapel altar, with a Catholic priest
stating its current use is sacrilegious.

Altar definition required
http://www.odt.co.nz/regions/north-otago/174803/altar-definition-required

Court to consider future resting place
http://www.odt.co.nz/regions/north-otago/174615/court-consider-future-resting-place

Sisters' jubilee book now available
Franklin County News
http://tinyurl.com/4xh39dl
Anyone interested can now read about the 125-year jubilee of the
Sisters of our Lady of the Mission which was celebrated last year.
The book, which has taken about nine months to complete, is a
celebration of the 125 years of the sisters and the work they have
done in Pukekohe, costs $20 and is on sale at Pukekohe's St Joseph's
School or phone Jeannette Irwin on 09 238 6433 .

Additions blessed, opened
Manawatu Standard
http://tinyurl.com/3rh9qmr
Additions to Ozanam House at St Mary's in Palmerston North have been
blessed and officially opened.

Thai police probe Kiwi croquet boss' death
http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/kiwi-croquet-boss-found-dead-in-thailand-4365510
A police investigation is underway into the death of the Kiwi
president of the World Croquet Federation, his family has confirmed.

Corporal Grant a peacekeeper, in and out of uniform (photos)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/5491369/Husband-father-soldier/
Slain SAS soldier Corporal Doug Grant was a tough and gentle "real
bloke" who rode against family violence.

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News of the Schools
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Catholic Cathedral College, Christchurch: Big roles for prop's boys
after switching codes
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/sport/5488693/Big-roles-for-props-boys-after-switching-codes

Hato Petera College, Auckland: A haka for Sir Paul (photo)
http://tinyurl.com/3tqqa8t

John Paul College, Rotorua: Liam's reward for high achievement (photo)
http://www.rotoruadailypost.co.nz/news/medicine-athletics-dreams-a-step-nearer/1072497/

Kavanagh College, Dunedin: Country musicians reach finals
http://www.odt.co.nz/your-town/wanaka/174920/country-musicians-reach-finals

Liston College, Auckland: TB hits Auckland college
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/5498165/TB-hits-Auckland-college

Roncalli College, Timaru: Roncalli trio easily win SI schools'
motocross title
http://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/sport/5490492/Roncalli-trio-win-SI-schools-motocross-title

Sacred Heart College, Auckland: Payne relishes shot in England (photo)
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10746436

Sacred Heart College, Lower Hutt: Skaters return as stars (photo)
http://tinyurl.com/3kj55ql

Sacred Heart Girls' College, Hamilton: Operating losses hasten end for
girls' school hostel (photo)
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/education/news/article.cfm?c_id=35&objectid=10747452

St Joseph's, Matamata: Team planting works (photo) http://tinyurl.com/3trlrtr

St Joseph's, Waitara: Hide and seek to health (photo) http://tinyurl.com/3sfk45o

St Kevin's College, Oamaru: National success for speech contestant
(photo) http://www.odt.co.nz/regions/north-otago/175240/national-success-speech-contestant

St Kevin's College, Oamaru: Springing into action (photo)
http://www.odt.co.nz/regions/north-otago/175244/springing-action

St Patrick's College, Wellington: College fraud case http://tinyurl.com/3l4bns9

St Patrick's, Taupo: Spirited competition for school honours (photo
caption) http://tinyurl.com/3hmtqbn

St Peter's College, Palmerston North: St Peter's break pattern to win
schools title http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/sport/5516705/St-Peters-break-pattern-to-win-schools-title

St Peter's College, Palmerston North: St Peter's team back to score
five-shot title win
http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/sport/school-sport/5504896/St-Peters-team-back-to-score-five-shot-title-win

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INSPIRATIONAL TV

http://inspirationaltv.net

'An unfailing leader'
Matthew 16:21-27: a reading and reflection by Sr Stephanie Kitching

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NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC PODCASTS

http://station15.co.nz

** 15 Minutes with the Bishop: Augustine and Monica (August 27, 2011)

Over the next two days, the Catholic Church honours a couple of great
figures in Christian history: St Augustine and his mother, St Monica.
St Augustine is often seen as a bit of a prodigal son — someone who
strayed but then returned to the Faith. As Bishop Patrick points out
in this week's episode of 15 Minutes with the Bishop, how far
Augustine strayed might be at question, but his mark on the early
Church is not in dispute. Neither is the faith of his mother, who
prayed constantly for her son's conversion back to the religion she
tried to pass on to him.

** 15 Minutes with the Bishop: Holy Days (August 25, 2011)

Last week, Catholics in New Zealand celebrated the Feast of the
Assumption, and last week's episode of 15 Minutes with the Bishop was
on that topic. This week, Bishop Patrick talks about holy days of
obligation, of which the Assumption is one in New Zealand and in some
other countries around the world. How has the number of holy days
changed? Is Sunday a holy day of obligation? And what about the idea
in the UK of re-instating holy days of obligation?

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'BEING FRANK' - New Zealand Catholic blogs

http://www.beingfrank.co.nz

** An Atheist and Adoration… (Theodore Dalrymple; Mercy Congress)

** "What is the sound of one hand clapping?" (changes in the parish liturgy)

** Is Papal social teaching "a wickedly deformed foundation for social policy"?

** Rugby imitates Life imitates Rugby (sport, a metaphor for life)

** A little violence goes a long way? (social trends and the Church)

** WYD #4: The Beautiful v. the Ugly

** NFP

See also Gavin Abraham's blog 'The Catholic Soapbox:
http://catholicsoapbox.com

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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen Jr

http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic

O'Malley puts down a new marker on abuse crisis
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic/omalley-puts-down-new-marker-abuse-crisis

If one were to poll Catholic insiders as to which bishops are
considered global leaders on the sexual abuse crisis, a few names
would likely pop up repeatedly: Archbishop Diarmuid Martin of Ireland,
for instance, or Archbishop Robert Zollitsch of Germany. Martin's
searing candor has made him a hero to some and a lightning rod for
others, while the German bishops are considered to have mounted one of
the most effective responses to the scandals of any national
conference, and Zollitsch is their chairman. Right at the top of the
list, however, would be Cardinal Sean O'Malley of Boston...

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NEW ZEALAND COMMENTARIES ON THE SUNDAY READINGS

Living the Word - Fr Frank Bird sm http://livingtheword.org.nz

Reflect - Veronica Lawson rsm http://www.welcom.org.nz/?sid=394

Daily Reflections (right-hand column) http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz

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FACEBOOK

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Bishop Patrick Dunn
http://www.facebook.com/bishoppatrick?sk=wall

Catholic Discipleship College
http://www.facebook.com/cdcnz?sk=wall

'The Fifteenth Station'
http://www.facebook.com/station15

SMNZ Marists - the Society of Mary in New Zealand
http://www.facebook.com/Marists

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NEWS OF THE CHURCH IN NZ AND THE WORLD

http://cathnews.co.nz

http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/author/luke/page/14/

http://vaticaninsider.lastampa.it/en/

http://www.romereports.com (video)

http://www.youtube.com/vatican (video news of Pope Benedict)

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EVENTS

New Zealand Apostolic Congress on Mercy 26-28 August 2011
St Bede's College, 210 Main North Road, Papanui, Christchurch
http://www.divinemercy.co.nz/NZACOM/

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EMPLOYMENT

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