Kiwicath News and Notes

In issue no.377, October 23 - November 5 2011: Church cares for Rena
crew ... Billboard complaint prompts anti-Catholic jibe ... 200 march
for life through central Auckland ... Kiwi and Conservative parties
join forces ... the pragmatic case against euthanasia ... Powerhouse
priest guided young Kiwis ... The Marist Fathers' vision and faith
celebrated ... Catholic trust building more houses for poor ...
Advertising features: Mahitahi/Catholic Overseas Volunteers ... Family
Life International

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FROM THE SECULAR MEDIA

Basilica marks its centenary
http://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/5866666/Basilica-marks-its-centenary
Timaru's Sacred Heart Basilica will celebrate its centenary this
weekend with hundreds attending including out-of-town visitors.

One hundred years of heritage, by Fr Peter Costello, Sacred Heart Parish, Timaru
http://tinyurl.com/3hxofjh

Basilica amid the blooms (photo caption)
http://tinyurl.com/3p9rlhp
A striking view of Timaru's Sacred Heart Basilica

Kiwi Pavarotti set to perform (photo)
http://tinyurl.com/3pyog5l
A number of concerts have been held at Hamilton's Cathedral of the
Blessed Virgin Mary this year and this Friday it is holding one to
raise money to keep it going.

Book covers French influence in the Bay (photo)
http://tinyurl.com/3fx2fvt
A new book, 'The French Place in the Bay of Islands', was launched at
the Pompallier Mission in Russell. The book was introduced by French
ambassador Francis Etienne who spoke to dignitaries from around the
country about relations between France and New Zealand, historically
and today.

Poverty's grim reality (photo)
http://tinyurl.com/3gjc39y
Poverty to most Kiwis is starving children in Africa or families
living on a rubbish dump in Asia. But in New Zealand poverty has a
different definition. It doesn't mean literally starving. It means
feeding the kids a loaf of white bread and chips for dinner, because
it's cheap...

Pensioner feels sting of trusted worker's thefts
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/5873864/Pensioner-feels-sting-of-trusted-workers-thefts
Susan Hagai was stealing $600 a day for almost seven years. In total,
she fleeced $1.2 million from the Hibernian Credit Union. But for
Alola Frederickson, a Lower Hutt widow who lives on a pension, her
loss was devastating. The amount, $600, was half of her life
savings...

Green Party calls for end to royal 'religious discrimination'
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10762078
The next royal ruler after Queen Elizabeth II can not be Catholic,
something the NZ Green Party says is pure discrimination.
[The Commonwealth heads of government have agreed that in future a
member of the Royal Family will not lose their right of succession to
the throne just for marrying a Catholic. They will still do so if they
*become* a Catholic, since the monarch is the head of the Church of
England and so must be a member of that Church. The succession of a
Catholic to the throne, as the Green Party proposes, would detach the
monarch from the Church of England, which is the ultimate goal of
secularists such as Keith Locke - ML]

Locke wants ban on Catholics on throne lifted
http://tvnz.co.nz/politics-news/locke-wants-ban-catholics-throne-lifted-4486327

History will be all that is left (photo)
http://tinyurl.com/3d2hso8
Work has begun on demolishing the historic presbytery next to St
Michael's Church in Lake Rd, Rotorua.

Petre's masterpiece (photos)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/lifestyle/your-christchurch/5833589/Petres-masterpiece
It is a famous story. When George Bernard Shaw was visiting
Christchurch in 1934 he remarked on the beauty of the Cathedral of the
Blessed Sacrament in Barbadoes St. Naturally, his hosts in this
Anglican city thought he meant the Anglican cathedral in the Square.
"No," said Shaw, "the one down by the gasworks." If it is true, the
playwright was being unusually mundane. After all, this was the man
who said, "I'm an atheist and I thank God for it."

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News of the Schools
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Holy Cross School, Wellington: Feared 'demon tackler' only girl on
field (photo) http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/5873623/The-boys-don-t-scare-me

John Paul College, Rotorua: Stephan helps get spring fair humming
(photo) http://www.rotoruadailypost.co.nz/news/stephan-helps-get-spring-fair-humming/1147685/

John Paul College, Rotorua: Vaughan sets sights on senior crown
http://www.voxy.co.nz/sport/vaughan-sets-sights-senior-crown/5/105600

McAuley High School, Otahuhu: Reunion celebrates 25 years (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/manukau-courier/5859961/Reunion-celebrates-25-years

Sacred Heart School, Invercargill: Drivers still speeding near schools
http://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/news/5851422/Drivers-still-speeding-near-schools

St Patrick's College, Wellington: Former ABs back rule-benders (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/education/5873715/Former-ABs-back-rule-benders

St Patrick's College, Wellington: St Pat's old boy toured Europe
promoting wine (photo) http://tinyurl.com/3vnzf32

St Patrick's College, Wellington: World Cup parade pupils put in
detention (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/5866493/World-Cup-parade-pupils-put-in-detention

St Patrick's, Taupo: All Blacks inspire St Pat's children (photo
caption) Taupo Times http://tinyurl.com/3vtqwfn

St Peter's College, Gore: Player of year pays tribute to academy
(photo) http://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/sport/5844019/Player-of-year-pays-tribute-to-academy

St Thomas More, Mt Maunganui: Zahnee's whole new outlook on life
(photo) http://www.bayofplentytimes.co.nz/news/new-york-op-gives-zahnee-a-whole-new-outlook-on-li/1155086/

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INSPIRATIONAL TV

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

For sure: Choose wisely
Matthew 23:1-12, a reading and reflection with Very Rev. Frank Nelson
and Rev. Jenny Wilkens at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.

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NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC PODCASTS

http://station15.co.nz

Station XV: Episode 49 — Pope goes home, St Steve Jobs? (24 October 2011)

In this month's episode of The 15th Station, our trans-Tasman panel
talks about Pope Benedict's recent trip to his homeland, the
uncertainty over Christchurch's Catholic cathedral and the hype
surrounding the death of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. We also touch on
two very different stories: A priest in Ireland returning to ministry
after being falsely accused of rape and an Anglican church in
Wellington portraying Jesus as an rugby-ball-toting All Black. All in
a month's work.

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LIGHT OF THE WORLD - Otago Access Radio

Programmes in October:

30 – A Feast of Saints, featuring St Toribio Romo, the patron saint of
immigrants

Programmes in November:

6 – Will everyone be saved? The fallacy of "universalism"
13 – The Church in Russia, with missionary priest Fr Daniel Maurer

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'BEING FRANK' - New Zealand Catholic blogs

** Doing your research (with so much information, how can people be confused)

** "I hate the public so much! If only they'd elect me. I'd make 'em
pay!" (Getting over the World Cup; election campaign; world
population)

** Pilgriming all over tha place (off to Compostela; ideas for local
pilgrimages)

** Birth of a Nation (afterglow of the World Cup)

** We'll do it this way thank you very much (Assisi Day of Prayer for
World Peace)

** We hear you (a fresh approach for Being Frank in 2012)

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

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NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC PERIODICALS & NEWSLETTERS

Catholic Diocese of Christchurch. 'Inform'
http://www.chch.catholic.org.nz/?sid=25

Catholic Diocese of Dunedin. 'The Tablet'
http://www.cdd.org.nz/the-tablet

NZ Catholic Education Office. 'Lighting New Fires'
http://www.nzceo.catholic.org.nz/pages/resources/resources_lighting_new_fires.html

NZ Catholic Education Office. 'Good News and the News'
http://www.nzceo.catholic.org.nz/pages/resources/resources_good_news.html

Society of Mary. 'Marist Messenger'
http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz

The Nathaniel Centre. The New Zealand Catholic Bioethics Centre. 'The
Nathaniel Report'
http://www.nathaniel.org.nz/?sid=5

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

'Tui Motu Interislands'. An independent Catholic magazine.
http://www.tuimotu.org/articles

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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen Jr

A papal contender grabs the spotlight
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic/papal-contender-grabs-spotlight

Rome saw a striking coincidence this week, which could be either
simple luck or a sign of things to come. There were two big-ticket
Vatican news flashes, Monday's note on reform of the international
economy and Thursday's summit of religious leaders in Assisi. In both
cases, the same Vatican official was a prime mover: Cardinal Peter
Turkson of Ghana, president of the Pontifical Council for Justice and
Peace.

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

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

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 ]

Mahitahi / Catholic Overseas Volunteers
http://www.mahitahi.org
Tradespeople (3), teachers (2), librarian (1), Solomon Islands
Mahitahi covers air travel, medical and insurance costs. Accommodation
and a basic local allowance are provided. Details in 'NZ Catholic'
October 23 - November 5 p.11

Sunday, October 23, 2011

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

Catholic Church to host multi-faith prayer services (19 Oct 2011)

A multi-faith prayer service will be held in each of New Zealand's
Catholic dioceses to mark the 25th Anniversary of the Assisi Day of
Prayer for World Peace. The New Zealand Catholic Bishops Committee for
Interfaith Relations is organising the events, which will take place
on or around the 27 October 2011...

Euthanasia a dangerous threat to society say New Zealand Catholic
Bishops (19 Oct 2011)

Legalising euthanasia would introduce a whole new, and dangerous,
dimension to society, said the New Zealand Catholic Bishops in a
statement released today...

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FROM THE SECULAR MEDIA

TVNZ. NZ Stories. 'Battle For Basilica' (video)
http://tvnz.co.nz/nz-stories/s1-e16-video-4463754
One of the biggest building preservation projects ever undertaken in
NZ gets underway in Christchurch - the battle to save the Catholic
Basilica.

Valiant battle to save basilica worth wider TV audience (photos)
The Dominion Post
http://tinyurl.com/3slhheb

Shining light for sense
The Press
http://tinyurl.com/3cxwcwk
The Sunday screening of 'Battle at the Basilica' showed what heritage means.

Cathedral chalices found in squatters' haul (photo)
http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/cathedral-chalices-found-in-squatters-haul-4478545
Christchurch Catholic Cathedral staff are delighted to get back 11
stolen chalices they did not even know were missing.

Deep divisions over $1000 for a Rugby World Cup game as poverty grows
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10760646
Have we gone a bit mad? Or is it all worth it to bring a touch of joy
into our lives in tough times? Our moral authorities, as usual, are
divided. About 60,000 people have shelled out $56 million, an average
of almost $1000 each, to watch a rugby game at Eden Park on Sunday.

Catholic Church renews euthanasia message
http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/newsdetail1.asp?storyID=207212
The Catholic Church hopes its message that euthanasia is a dangerous
threat to society will be heard before the election.

Euthanasia 'dangerous threat to society'
http://www.voxy.co.nz/national/euthanasia-dangerous-threat-society/5/104849
Legalising euthanasia would introduce a whole new, and dangerous,
dimension to society, said the New Zealand Catholic Bishops in a
statement released today.

Altar declared part of chapel
http://www.odt.co.nz/regions/north-otago/182893/altar-declared-part-chapel
Holy Name Parish priest Fr Mark Chamberlain will consult lawyers and
supporters this week before deciding whether to apply for resource
consent to remove the altar from the chapel at the former Teschemakers
Catholic girls' boarding school near Oamaru.

Altar hard to budge (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/5803831/Altar-hard-to-budge
The Environment Court has ruled that the Teschemakers Chapel altar at
Oamaru must stay for now.

Youngsters gather for Confirmation (photo)
http://tinyurl.com/438snqj
It was an uplifting experience for people from the five mid-north
Catholic parishes to gather with Bishop Patrick Dunn of the Auckland
Diocese for the annual combined Mass on October 2.

Parish priest inquiry ongoing
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/5810289/Parish-priest-inquiry-ongoing
Christchurch police are continuing to investigate a Catholic priest
stood down after "financial irregularities" in his parish.

Bishop courts papal displeasure (photos)
http://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/182890/bishop-courts-papal-displeasure
Dunedin Roman Catholic Bishop Colin Campbell could be in line for a
"rap over the knuckles" from the Pope for strongly criticising a new
translation of the official prayers, responses and music used in
Catholic Masses, a Dunedin academic says.

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News of the Schools
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Hato Petera College, Nothcote: Haka under the Eiffel Tower
http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/north-shore-times/5799673/Haka-under-the-Eiffel-Tower

New Brighton Catholic School: Stable power supply crucial (photo)
http://tinyurl.com/4yg3tm4

Rosmini College, Takapuna: Matthew's powerful message (photo)
http://tinyurl.com/4yvc23q

St John's, Sacred Heart (Hamilton), St Peter's (Auckland) Colleges:
Students combine to help Chace pay for treatment (photo)
http://tinyurl.com/3nlgho7

St Joseph's, Orakei: Welcome to the 21st century (photo)
http://tinyurl.com/3rvpcdw

St Patrick's, Taumarunui: Students' speeches praised (photo)
http://tinyurl.com/4xlkuv5

St Peter's, Cambridge: Seasonal changes impart inspiration (photo)
http://tinyurl.com/3nak995

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INSPIRATIONAL TV

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

And part of another world: 'Choosing whom?'
Matthew 22:34-40, a reading and reflection with Sister Stephanie Kitching.

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LIGHT OF THE WORLD - Otago Access Radio

Programmes in October:

23 – Dr Mark Miravalle and Our Lady of the Rosary
30 – A Feast of Saints, featuring St Toribio Romo, the patron saint of
immigrants

Programmes in November:

6 – Will everyone be saved? The fallacy of "universalism"
13 – The Church in Russia, with missionary priest Fr Daniel Maurer

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'BEING FRANK' - New Zealand Catholic blogs

** Schools (again!) (in Sydney, a retreat for senior high school students)

** "Hack the bone! Hack the bone!" (rugby mania; baby trafficking in
Spain; the end of the world news)

** Crouching tigers and hidden dragons (jumping to conclusions)

** Organs of Contention (organ donation)

** Dr Alcuin Reid has some things to say (... on the reform of the liturgy)

** Perspective on US Catholic Schools (An article on the state of
Catholic schools in the US)

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

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NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC PERIODICALS & NEWSLETTERS

Catholic Diocese of Christchurch. 'Inform'
http://www.chch.catholic.org.nz/?sid=25

Catholic Diocese of Dunedin. 'The Tablet'
http://www.cdd.org.nz/the-tablet

NZ Catholic Education Office. 'Lighting New Fires'
http://www.nzceo.catholic.org.nz/pages/resources/resources_lighting_new_fires.html

NZ Catholic Education Office. 'Good News and the News'
http://www.nzceo.catholic.org.nz/pages/resources/resources_good_news.html

Society of Mary. 'Marist Messenger'
http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz

The Nathaniel Centre. The New Zealand Catholic Bioethics Centre. 'The
Nathaniel Report'
http://www.nathaniel.org.nz/?sid=5

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

'Tui Motu Interislands'. An independent Catholic magazine.
http://www.tuimotu.org/articles

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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen Jr

Secularism, a new papal contender and Catholic humor
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic/secularism-new-papal-contender-and-catholic-humor

Two-thirds of the world's Catholic population today is in the southern
hemisphere, a share that should reach three-quarters by mid-century.
To discern where the church is headed, it's critical to keep an eye on
what's bubbling down south, and two recent stories thus deserve to be
on the global Catholic radar screen...

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

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 ]

Sunday, October 16, 2011

News & Notes 16 October 2011

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'NZ CATHOLIC'

In issue no. 376, October 9 - 22 2011: School enrolment on bishops'
agenda ... Dunedin bishop criticises English of Mass ... Practising
but can't get into Catholic schools ... Artifacts unearthed in
cathedral grounds ... An authoritative history of Auckland diocese ...
Feast of first Filipino saint celebrated ... Special Feature: 'NZ
Catholic' celebrates 15th birthday (3 pages) ... Advertising Feature:
Missionz: Providing for the Pontifical Mission Societies (2 pages)

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Stewardship is counter-cultural (photo)
The Catholic Leader (Brisbane)
http://www.catholicleader.com.au/news.php/features/stewardship-is-countercultural_76681
A couple devoting their life to promoting stewardship spirituality
travel far and wide to deliver their message with enthusiasm.

FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

French Ambassador Launches Book in the Bay of Islands
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1110/S00230/french-ambassador-launches-book-in-the-bay-of-islands.htm
The beautiful gardens in one of New Zealand's oldest historic places,
Pompallier Mission in Russell, Bay of Islands provided the setting for
the launch of the stunning new book The French Place in the Bay of
Islands.

Churches share event (photo)
http://tinyurl.com/43ncne8
The Catholic Church in Oneroa shared its facilities for an important
event for the Anglican congregation.

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News of the Schools
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Bishop Viard College, Porirua: Farewell to principal (photo)
http://tinyurl.com/3vpoook

John Paul College, Rotorua: Award tops teen's stellar season (photo)
http://www.rotoruadailypost.co.nz/news/award-tops-teens-stellar-season/1131489/

John Paul College, Rotorua: Griffith selected as Olympic swimming
hopeful (photo)
http://www.rotoruadailypost.co.nz/news/talented-griffith-selected-as-olympic-swimming-hop/1133033/

Kavanagh College, Dunedin: Kavanagh Roundup
http://www.odt.co.nz/news/schools-news/181794/outstanding-skiing-show-school-championships

Pompallier Catholic College, Whangarei: Russian cosmonaut chats with
down-to-earth pupils (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/northland/whangarei-leader/5761879/Russian-cosmonaut-chats-with-down-to-earth-pupils

Roncalli College, Timaru: Import looks to score runs (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/sport/5782869/Import-looks-to-score-runs

Roncalli College, Timaru: Mysterious donations (full text) The Timaru
Herald - Tue, 11 Oct 2011 Police are hoping to track down details of
items donated to

Roncalli College after a suspicious fire. The items, including board
games, magazines and sporting equipment, were placed at the entrance
to the school office during South Canterbury Anniversary weekend last
month for the school fair. Police are asking donors to contact
Constable Jonts Hauraki on (03) 687 9857

Sacred Heart College, Lower Hutt: Holidaying on hold for student
golfer (photo) http://tinyurl.com/3wuz3s5

St Joseph's, Arrowtown: Hearing on school due in November
http://www.odt.co.nz/tags/schools/181455/hearing-school-due-november

St Joseph's, Nelson: Marist lad eyes loosie role (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/sport/5779538/Marist-lad-eyes-loosie-role

St Joseph's, Morrinsville: Aid agency opens eyes of students (photo)
http://tinyurl.com/3l3449b

St Mary's, blenheim: Top marks for St Mary's
http://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/news/5777823/Top-marks-for-St-Marys

St Patrick's, Invercargill: Teacher's car death shocks community
http://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/news/5770702/Teachers-car-death-shocks-community

St Peter's, Cambridge: Pets at school on saint's day (photos)
http://tinyurl.com/3lbmq5v

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INSPIRATIONAL TV

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

'Doing the right thing'
Matthew 22:15-21, a reading and reflection with Simon McLellan and
Sister Stephanie Kitching.

Also: 'Making choices' with Sister Mary Scanlon, and 'Being involved'
with parishioners of St Joseph's parish, Upper Hutt.

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LIGHT OF THE WORLD - Otago Access Radio

Programmes in October 2011:

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

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'BEING FRANK' - New Zealand Catholic blogs

** Complaints as requested (From Sydney: where were the Catholics?)

** "It's what separates us from the animals!…" (miscellaneous news of the weird)

** If I had three suggestions for improving/changing Being Frank ...

** Don't give in to Pessimism ('Italian Author wins courage award')

** The grandeur of music (some forms of music are better than others: examples)

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

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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen Jr

'Black Sunday' for Christians in Egypt
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic/black-sunday-christians-egypt

Somewhere down the line, historians may point to Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011,
as the date when the Arab Spring began to give way to a deadly winter,
especially for the Christians of the Middle East. On that date in a
Cairo suburb, at least 25 people were killed and hundreds injured when
bands of thugs and the Egyptian army attacked demonstrators, mainly
Coptic Christians, protesting the burning of a Christian church in
September...

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

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

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 ]

Sunday, October 9, 2011

News & Notes - 9 October 2011

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

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

'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

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

** "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

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

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

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

Sunday, October 2, 2011

News & Notes - 2 October 2011

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

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'

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

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

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LIGHT OF THE WORLD - Otago Access Radio

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

** 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

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

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 ]

Sunday, September 25, 2011

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

'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

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

** 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

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

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

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 ]

Sunday, September 18, 2011

News & Notes - 18 Sept 2011

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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE

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'

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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News of the Schools
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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://www.accessradio.org/public/programme.php?uid=1218074856-834

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

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

** "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

'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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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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