EDUCATION
Holy Cross Primary School, Henderson recently opened its Web site at: http://www.holycross.school.nz.... and so has St Patrick's College Old Boys' Association: http://www.spcob.org.nz
There's a complete list of all the Catholic schools in New Zealand, with links to all the Web sites I can find, on the site of kiwicath's sponsor, the New Zealand Catholic Education Office, at: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/nzceo/schools/intro.html
YOUNG CATHOLICS
The 'Young Catholics' page on our bishops' Web site has details of a competition sponsored by 'NZ Catholic' newspaper to mark its 100th issue. First prize is a Kodak Advantix camera: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/youth/index.html
NEWS OF THE GREAT JUBILEE http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/jubilee/news.html
There's a fresh report on last weekend's Jubilee of Families and a preview of the forthcoming Jubilee of Sportspeople, featuring the first-ever soccer match attended by a Pope in 2000 years.
NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC PRESS
Hold your breath because we are *that* close to seeing the 'NZ Catholic' newspaper's Web site come alive again with regular stories from each fortnightly issue, complete with related links as before. I will let you all know as soon as the new pages appear, hopefully on Monday.
In the meantime, here are the online articles from the October issue of 'The Far East', the monthly magazine of the New Zealand and Australian branch of St Columban's Missionary Society, at: http://www.columban.org.au/TFE/TrevorTrotter/FarEast.htm
Editorial: 'Called to be Missionary' "One of the marks of a vibrant Christian community is its desire to reach out to others to share with them the riches of its faith and life. Colomban missionaries are witnesses to the generosity of the Church in Australia and New Zealand which continues to send men and women to bring the Good News of God's kingdom to those who have not heard of Jesus Christ ..."
Brazil: 'Rosalia' "When Rosalia went to claim the body of her son, Juliano, the author, Fr Vincent McCarthy, accompanied her. He tells of the subhuman existence of internal migrants like Rosalia and her son in Latin America’s biggest city and the harsh life that children on the streets of São Paulo are destined to endure ..."
Peru: 'Meal fit for a Flintstone' "Llama trains, broken bridges, flooded rivers, guinea pig stews, fleas in every bodily nook and cranny. These are just some of the surprises He springs on me every time I visit the outlying hamlets of the parish of Huasahuasi, located high in the Peruvian Andes ..."
Pakistan: 'A Place for Prayer' Representatives of the Muslim community were delighted to attend the blessing of the foundation stone of the village church in Khorkhaki Mullian, 100kms west of Lahore, Pakistan. The Mulvi (Muslim religious leader) prayed with us and everyone, Muslims and Christians, was given the opportunity to address the villagers who gathered for the occasion..."
FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
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You can open links to world news of religion in the secular press on the bishops' News page at: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/news/frnews.html
Please don't attempt to hand-copy these newspaper database links. Click directly on them after connecting to the Internet or Select, Copy and Paste them into your browser's address panel..
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'Church music festival at St Paul's today' Otago Daily Times 21 October Catholic tastes will be catered for at St Paul's Anglican Cathedral in Dunedin today, through a diverse programme representing a millennium of church music. It will be presented by the choir and orchestra of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Christchurch, from 7.30pm. The programme will range from ninth century plainsong to works by Machaut (about 1350), Gabriele (late 16th century), Handel (1717), Haydn (mid-18th), Tchaikovsky (late 19th) and Britten, John Ritchie and Arvo Part (20th century). Programmes for the concert, priced at $15 and $12, will be available at the door. The choir and orchestra have previously toured Europe and the Middle East. Tomorrow, they will also perform at St Joseph's Cathedral, Dunedin, at 10am, at Gore's Church of the Blessed Sacrament at 3pm and St Mary's Basilica in Invercargill at 8pm.
'City priest stays in Israel despite unrest' Otago Daily Times 14 October http://www1.odt.co.nz/cgi-bin/search-display-story-online-new?PATH=14Oct2000/edi\ torial/content/KDH11E7573OH.html&WORDS=catholic&DB=Editorial "A Dunedin priest near Israel's strife-torn West Bank is staying put despite the shooting of a fellow student and mob lynching of two Israeli soldiers in a nearby village on Thursday. Monsignor Vince Walker (68) earlier this month began a three-month study leave near Bethlehem ... "
'Waikato settlement's slaughter remembered ' (Photo) NZ Herald 16 October 2000 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storydisplay.cfm?thesection=news&thesubsection=&storyI\ D=155521 "Te Awamutu - Rangiaohia was once the food-bowl of New Zealand - until an attack by colonial forces in 1864. The settlement's fate was remembered yesterday when the Maori Queen, Dame Te Atairangikaahu, unveiled a plaque, part of a pilgrimage by about 500 Catholics and Anglicans, as well as Tainui ..."
'Joint service marks end of Rangiaowhia prilgrimage ' (Photo) Waikato Times 16 October 2000 http://www.stuff.co.nz/inl/index/0,1008,433732a1601,FF.html "About 500 people went to a small Catholic cemetery yesterday – to recall the tragic end of a community which was once a food bowl for the country ..."
EVENTS
4 November - 'Celebrate Jesus 2000' WestpacTrust Stadium, Wellington 4.30 pm - 6.30 pm Combined Churches' afternoon celebration of Christ's birth with a 600 strong choir and full orchestra http://www.celebratejesus2000.org.nz
29 Dec 2000 to 7 Jan 2001: Hearts Aflame Catholic Summer Camp. Sacred Heart College, Auckland. Cost: $375 (there is a discount if paid before 17 Nov of $365) Brochures will be out very soon. Web site: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/heartsaflame
EMPLOYMENT
(Vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/vacancies )
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Catholic Communications, Auckland: IT & Accounts Clerk Full details on p. 23 of 'NZC' newspaper and at: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/frnews.html Applications close 27th October 2000.
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New Zealand Catholic Education Office: Deputy Executive Director Further details from 'NZC' newspaper p. 23 8 Oct. 2000. Information pack from: nzceogs@xtra.co.nz Web site: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/nzceo Applications close 30 October 2000
***************** Catholic Diocese of Christchurch: Manager, Catholic Education Office. Director of Religious Education (i.e. two separate positions) Further details from 'NZC' newspaper p. 22 Oct.22 and from Maurice Doocey, PO Box 4544 Christchurch, tel. 03 366 9869 Web site: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/christchurch/Applications close 31 October 2000
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Catholic Diocese of Christchurch: Adviser, Religious Education - Primary Schools Further details from 'NZC' newspaper p. 22 Oct.22 and from Sister Eucharia, Catholic Education Office, PO Box 4544, Christchurch. Tel. 03 366 9869 Web site: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/christchurch/Applications close 31 October 2000
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Catholic Diocese of Christchurch Part-time Youth Worker for the parishes of St Matthew's, Bryndwr and Christ the King, Burnside Details on p. 22 of 'NZC' 22 October and at: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/youth/index.html#employment Closing date: 31 October
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Until next week, God bless. Mike Leon 'kiwicath' list manager
Sunday, October 22, 2000
Sunday, October 15, 2000
EDUCATION
At the Catholic Schools' Jubilee Convention last month, one of the keynote speakers was Dr Denis McLaughlin on "The Catholic School on the threshold of the Third Millennium". Dr M has been involved in Catholic education for over 30 years as a primary, secondary and tertiary educator, a principal and a DRS. He is at present Associate Professor of the School of Educational Leadership at the Australian Catholic University. Wel-com newspaper published an edited version of his 20-page address and I have put a copy of it on the 'kiwicath' Web site with added links to some of the documents he referred to.
Any member of our forum should be able to open the copy by clicking on: http://www.egroups.com/files/kiwicath/schoolsconv.txt but if that doesn't work and you would like a copy, e-mail me -leon@xtra.co.nz
JUSTICE, PEACE & DEVELOPMENT
Caritas Update Issue No. 24, September 2000 http://www.caritas.org.nz/Update/index.htm
The Spring edition of 'Caritas Update' reports on the the Digital Divide (inequality of access to Information Technology), Catholic Social Teaching workshops, Third World Debt, and new projects in East Timor, Bangladesh & PNG. There's an on-the-ground view from New Zealander Bishop Gerald Loft SM of the situation in Malaita, Solomon Islands. In Schools Spotlight, CU previews Caritas's Schools Kit for Lent 2001
NEWS OF THE GREAT JUBILEE http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/jubilee/news.html
I have updated the links to reports on last week's Jubilee of Bishops, and this weekend's Jubilee of Families
FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
You can open links to world news of religion in the secular press on the bishops' News page at: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/news/frnews.html
Please don't attempt to hand-copy these newspaper database links. Click directly on them after connecting to the Internet or Select, Copy and Paste them into your browser's address panel.
As the local press is often a bit light on stories of Catholic interest, starting this week I will include an article or two from the overseas secular press which I think might interest New Zealand readers.
'Young enterprise students hit on a winner' The Press (Christchurch) 10 October 2000 http://www.stuff.co.nz/inl/index/0,1008,422418a1936,FF.html There's no excuse for getting caught without your driver's licence, thanks to Catholic Cathedral College's entry for the Young Enterprise Scheme ...
'Celebrity Nun Continues Anti-death Crusade' 'Dead Man Walking Author [Sr Helen Prejean] Sees Shift in Public Opinion [PHOTO] Associated Press Oct. 9, 2000 http://www.apbnews.com/newscenter/breakingnews/2000/10/09/prejean1009_01.html
[Review of 'Mister, are you a priest?', the autobiography of the bishop of (London)Derry Dr Edward Daly] The Irish Times ; 10-Oct-2000 http://scripts.ireland.com/search/highlight.plx?TextRes=edward%20near%20daly&Pat\ h=/newspaper/features/2000/1010/features2.htm This is a remarkable book. Frank, fresh, and unfettered by the politic, whether secular or ecclesiastic; it is also a rare insight into the life of an Irish bishop. What will have the most impact on readers is his graphic and unequivocal recollection of Bloody Sunday ...
EVENTS
4 November - 'Celebrate Jesus 2000' WestpacTrust Stadium, Wellington 4.30 pm - 6.30 pm Combined Churches' afternoon celebration of Christ's birth with a 600 strong choir and full orchestra http://www.celebratejesus2000.org.nz
29 Dec 2000 to 7 Jan 2001: Hearts Aflame Catholic Summer Camp. Sacred Heart College, Auckland. Cost: $375 (there is a discount if paid before 17 Nov of $365) Brochures will be out very soon. Web site: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/heartsaflame
EMPLOYMENT
(Vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/vacancies )
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Auckland Catholic Youth Ministry: Fulltime Parish Ministry Co-ordinator Further details from 'NZC' newspaper p. 23 8 Oct. 2000 or at: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/youth/index.html#employment; and from Cecilia, Youth Ministry Support, tel. 09 378 4380 ... fax 09 376 2829 ... email: ceciliav@cda.org.nz Web site: http://www.cda.org.nz/youth.htm Applications close 20 October 2000
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St Vincent de Paul Society, National Council of New Zealand: National Secretary, Wellington The National Secretary is responsible for the Society's national office including committee, secretarial and administrative services to the National Board and Council. Details from 'NZC' newspaper p. 23 8 Oct. 2000 and the National Secretary, St Vincent de Paul Society, PO Box 12 027 Wellington .. tel. 04 499 5070 Applications close 20 October 2000 Web site: http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Cyprus/3122/
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Catholic Communications: IT & Accounts Clerk The national office of Catholic Communications, the official media office of the New Zealand Catholic Bishops’ Conference, seeks an accounts clerk with information technology skills. This is a full time position, based in Auckland.
In addition to a basic knowledge of current accounting procedures, applicants must have experience with Windows 95 or 98, Excel and Word, as well as desktop publishing programmes and website maintenance.
A good knowledge of and commitment to contemporary Catholic teaching and practice are essential, as well as an ability to work collaboratively as part of a small team. Salary $30,000.
Applications close 27th October 2000.
To receive a position description and application form, please contact the National Director, Mrs Lyndsay Freer at: Catholic Communications Pompallier Diocesan Centre 30 New Street Ponsonby Private Bag 47 904, Ponsonby, Auckland. Telephone (09) 378 8017
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New Zealand Catholic Education Office: Deputy Executive Director Further details from 'NZC' newspaper p. 23 8 Oct. 2000. Information pack from: nzceogs@xtra.co.nz Web site: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/nzceo Applications close 30 October 2000
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Catholic Diocese of Christchurch: Manager, Catholic Education Office. Director of Religious Education (i.e. two separate positions) Further details from 'NZC' newspaper p. 23 8 Oct. 2000 and from Maurice Doocey, PO Box 4544 Christchurch, tel. 03 366 9869 Web site: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/christchurch/Applications close 31 October 2000
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Catholic Diocese of Christchurch: Adviser, Religious Education - Primary Schools Further details from 'NZC' newspaper p. 23 8 Oct. 2000 and from Sister Eucharia, Catholic Education Office, PO Box 4544, Christchurch. Tel. 03 366 9869 Web site: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/christchurch/Applications close 31 October 2000
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Taulua Press, Tonga: Manager Taulua Press is a joint publishing enterprise of the Methodist and Catholic churches. Details from: p. 22 of 'NZC' Oct 8 2000 and from: taulua@kalianet.to (Closing date not given)
Until next week, God bless. Mike Leon 'kiwicath' list manager
At the Catholic Schools' Jubilee Convention last month, one of the keynote speakers was Dr Denis McLaughlin on "The Catholic School on the threshold of the Third Millennium". Dr M has been involved in Catholic education for over 30 years as a primary, secondary and tertiary educator, a principal and a DRS. He is at present Associate Professor of the School of Educational Leadership at the Australian Catholic University. Wel-com newspaper published an edited version of his 20-page address and I have put a copy of it on the 'kiwicath' Web site with added links to some of the documents he referred to.
Any member of our forum should be able to open the copy by clicking on: http://www.egroups.com/files/kiwicath/schoolsconv.txt but if that doesn't work and you would like a copy, e-mail me -leon@xtra.co.nz
JUSTICE, PEACE & DEVELOPMENT
Caritas Update Issue No. 24, September 2000 http://www.caritas.org.nz/Update/index.htm
The Spring edition of 'Caritas Update' reports on the the Digital Divide (inequality of access to Information Technology), Catholic Social Teaching workshops, Third World Debt, and new projects in East Timor, Bangladesh & PNG. There's an on-the-ground view from New Zealander Bishop Gerald Loft SM of the situation in Malaita, Solomon Islands. In Schools Spotlight, CU previews Caritas's Schools Kit for Lent 2001
NEWS OF THE GREAT JUBILEE http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/jubilee/news.html
I have updated the links to reports on last week's Jubilee of Bishops, and this weekend's Jubilee of Families
FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
You can open links to world news of religion in the secular press on the bishops' News page at: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/news/frnews.html
Please don't attempt to hand-copy these newspaper database links. Click directly on them after connecting to the Internet or Select, Copy and Paste them into your browser's address panel.
As the local press is often a bit light on stories of Catholic interest, starting this week I will include an article or two from the overseas secular press which I think might interest New Zealand readers.
'Young enterprise students hit on a winner' The Press (Christchurch) 10 October 2000 http://www.stuff.co.nz/inl/index/0,1008,422418a1936,FF.html There's no excuse for getting caught without your driver's licence, thanks to Catholic Cathedral College's entry for the Young Enterprise Scheme ...
'Celebrity Nun Continues Anti-death Crusade' 'Dead Man Walking Author [Sr Helen Prejean] Sees Shift in Public Opinion [PHOTO] Associated Press Oct. 9, 2000 http://www.apbnews.com/newscenter/breakingnews/2000/10/09/prejean1009_01.html
[Review of 'Mister, are you a priest?', the autobiography of the bishop of (London)Derry Dr Edward Daly] The Irish Times ; 10-Oct-2000 http://scripts.ireland.com/search/highlight.plx?TextRes=edward%20near%20daly&Pat\ h=/newspaper/features/2000/1010/features2.htm This is a remarkable book. Frank, fresh, and unfettered by the politic, whether secular or ecclesiastic; it is also a rare insight into the life of an Irish bishop. What will have the most impact on readers is his graphic and unequivocal recollection of Bloody Sunday ...
EVENTS
4 November - 'Celebrate Jesus 2000' WestpacTrust Stadium, Wellington 4.30 pm - 6.30 pm Combined Churches' afternoon celebration of Christ's birth with a 600 strong choir and full orchestra http://www.celebratejesus2000.org.nz
29 Dec 2000 to 7 Jan 2001: Hearts Aflame Catholic Summer Camp. Sacred Heart College, Auckland. Cost: $375 (there is a discount if paid before 17 Nov of $365) Brochures will be out very soon. Web site: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/heartsaflame
EMPLOYMENT
(Vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/vacancies )
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Auckland Catholic Youth Ministry: Fulltime Parish Ministry Co-ordinator Further details from 'NZC' newspaper p. 23 8 Oct. 2000 or at: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/youth/index.html#employment; and from Cecilia, Youth Ministry Support, tel. 09 378 4380 ... fax 09 376 2829 ... email: ceciliav@cda.org.nz Web site: http://www.cda.org.nz/youth.htm Applications close 20 October 2000
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St Vincent de Paul Society, National Council of New Zealand: National Secretary, Wellington The National Secretary is responsible for the Society's national office including committee, secretarial and administrative services to the National Board and Council. Details from 'NZC' newspaper p. 23 8 Oct. 2000 and the National Secretary, St Vincent de Paul Society, PO Box 12 027 Wellington .. tel. 04 499 5070 Applications close 20 October 2000 Web site: http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Cyprus/3122/
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Catholic Communications: IT & Accounts Clerk The national office of Catholic Communications, the official media office of the New Zealand Catholic Bishops’ Conference, seeks an accounts clerk with information technology skills. This is a full time position, based in Auckland.
In addition to a basic knowledge of current accounting procedures, applicants must have experience with Windows 95 or 98, Excel and Word, as well as desktop publishing programmes and website maintenance.
A good knowledge of and commitment to contemporary Catholic teaching and practice are essential, as well as an ability to work collaboratively as part of a small team. Salary $30,000.
Applications close 27th October 2000.
To receive a position description and application form, please contact the National Director, Mrs Lyndsay Freer at: Catholic Communications Pompallier Diocesan Centre 30 New Street Ponsonby Private Bag 47 904, Ponsonby, Auckland. Telephone (09) 378 8017
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New Zealand Catholic Education Office: Deputy Executive Director Further details from 'NZC' newspaper p. 23 8 Oct. 2000. Information pack from: nzceogs@xtra.co.nz Web site: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/nzceo Applications close 30 October 2000
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Catholic Diocese of Christchurch: Manager, Catholic Education Office. Director of Religious Education (i.e. two separate positions) Further details from 'NZC' newspaper p. 23 8 Oct. 2000 and from Maurice Doocey, PO Box 4544 Christchurch, tel. 03 366 9869 Web site: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/christchurch/Applications close 31 October 2000
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Catholic Diocese of Christchurch: Adviser, Religious Education - Primary Schools Further details from 'NZC' newspaper p. 23 8 Oct. 2000 and from Sister Eucharia, Catholic Education Office, PO Box 4544, Christchurch. Tel. 03 366 9869 Web site: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/christchurch/Applications close 31 October 2000
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Taulua Press, Tonga: Manager Taulua Press is a joint publishing enterprise of the Methodist and Catholic churches. Details from: p. 22 of 'NZC' Oct 8 2000 and from: taulua@kalianet.to (Closing date not given)
Until next week, God bless. Mike Leon 'kiwicath' list manager
Sunday, October 8, 2000
NZ CATHOLIC PRESS
http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/press/frpress.html
Some definite news at last. Pat McCarthy, the editor of our national fortnightly newspaper 'NZ Catholic', has told me that the team which produces the paper's 'Think Page' for young people is going to maintain the paper's Web site also. There might be some fresh content on the site as early as next Sunday fortnight (22 October)
NEWS OF THE GREAT JUBILEE
http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/jubilee/news.html
We have fresh links to preliminary reports on ...
* The Jubilee of Bishops which concludes tomorrow, our time, when Pope John Paul II will solemnly entrust the Church and the third millennium to the Virgin Mary .
* The Jubilee of Families (this coming week)
EMPLOYMENT
(Vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/vacancies )
Auckland Catholic Youth Ministry: Fulltime Parish Ministry Co-ordinator Further details from 'NZC' newspaper p. 23 8 Oct. 2000 or at: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/youth/index.html#employment; and from Cecilia, Youth Ministry Support, tel. 09 378 4380 ... fax 09 376 2829 ... email: ceciliav@cda.org.nz Web site: http://www.cda.org.nz/youth.htm Applications close 20 October 2000
St Vincent de Paul Society, National Council of New Zealand: National Secretary, Wellington The National Secretary is responsible for the Society's national office including committee, secretarial and administrative services to the National Board and Council. Details from 'NZC' newspaper p. 23 8 Oct. 2000 and the National Secretary, St Vincent de Paul Society, PO Box 12 027 Wellington .. tel. 04 499 5070 Applications close 20 October 2000 Web site: http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Cyprus/3122/
New Zealand Catholic Education Office: Deputy Executive Director Further details from 'NZC' newspaper p. 23 8 Oct. 2000. Information pack from: nzceogs@xtra.co.nz Web site: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/nzceo Applications close 30 October 2000
Catholic Diocese of Christchurch: Manager, Catholic Education Office. Director of Religious Education (i.e. two separate positions) Further details from 'NZC' newspaper p. 23 8 Oct. 2000 and from Maurice Doocey, PO Box 4544 Christchurch, tel. 03 366 9869 Web site: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/christchurch/Applications close 31 October 2000
Catholic Diocese of Christchurch: Adviser, Religious Education - Primary Schools Further details from 'NZC' newspaper p. 23 8 Oct. 2000 and from Sister Eucharia, Catholic Education Office, PO Box 4544, Christchurch. Tel. 03 366 9869 Web site: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/christchurch/Applications close 31 October 2000
Catholic Communications, Auckland: Office Assistant This is a fulltime position with a modest salary and no career path. It would be especially suited to a mature person accustomed to working in office environments who is literate, communicates easily in speech and writing, and is familiar with the ordinary uses of office computers. For more information contact the Director, Lyndsay Freer, Phone: 09-378 8017... Fax: 09 360 3061 ... Email: cathcomm@xtra.co.nz
Taulua Press, Tonga: Manager Taulua Press is a joint publishing enterprise of the Methodist and Catholic churches. Details from: p. 22 of 'NZC' Oct 8 2000 and from: taulua@kalianet.to (Closing date not given)
COMING EVENTS
If you attend any of the following events, please write a line or two about it for your favourite e-mail forum :-)
4 November - 'Celebrate Jesus 2000' WestpacTrust Stadium, Wellington 4.30 pm - 6.30 pm Combined Churches' afternoon celebration of Christ's birth with a 600 strong choir and full orchestra http://www.celebratejesus2000.org.nz
29 Dec 2000 to 7 Jan 2001: Hearts Aflame Catholic Summer Camp. Sacred Heart College, Auckland. Cost: $375 (there is a discount if paid before 17 Nov of $365) Brochures will be out very soon. Web site: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/heartsaflame
FROM THE NZ SECULAR PRESS
(You can open links to world news of religion in the secular press on the bishops' News page at: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/news/frnews.html )
'Lucid, no-nonsense teacher built great rapport with his students' Otago Daily Times Saturday, 30-September 2000 http://www1.odt.co.nz/cgi-bin/search-display-story-online-new?PATH=30Sep2000/edi\ torial/content/JSC49B2574IR.html&WORDS=catholic&DB=Editorial
Mike Griffiths' former students remember him as a teacher who had the knack of being able to motivate and encourage, and make information clear. The degree of esteem and affection in which the long-serving Kavanagh College teacher was held led to more than 400 students, former students, staff, parents and friends filling St Joseph's Cathedral to overflowing for his funeral service on Saturday, September 16 ...
Until next week, God bless. Mike Leon 'kiwicath' list manager
http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/press/frpress.html
Some definite news at last. Pat McCarthy, the editor of our national fortnightly newspaper 'NZ Catholic', has told me that the team which produces the paper's 'Think Page' for young people is going to maintain the paper's Web site also. There might be some fresh content on the site as early as next Sunday fortnight (22 October)
NEWS OF THE GREAT JUBILEE
http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/jubilee/news.html
We have fresh links to preliminary reports on ...
* The Jubilee of Bishops which concludes tomorrow, our time, when Pope John Paul II will solemnly entrust the Church and the third millennium to the Virgin Mary .
* The Jubilee of Families (this coming week)
EMPLOYMENT
(Vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/vacancies )
Auckland Catholic Youth Ministry: Fulltime Parish Ministry Co-ordinator Further details from 'NZC' newspaper p. 23 8 Oct. 2000 or at: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/youth/index.html#employment; and from Cecilia, Youth Ministry Support, tel. 09 378 4380 ... fax 09 376 2829 ... email: ceciliav@cda.org.nz Web site: http://www.cda.org.nz/youth.htm Applications close 20 October 2000
St Vincent de Paul Society, National Council of New Zealand: National Secretary, Wellington The National Secretary is responsible for the Society's national office including committee, secretarial and administrative services to the National Board and Council. Details from 'NZC' newspaper p. 23 8 Oct. 2000 and the National Secretary, St Vincent de Paul Society, PO Box 12 027 Wellington .. tel. 04 499 5070 Applications close 20 October 2000 Web site: http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Cyprus/3122/
New Zealand Catholic Education Office: Deputy Executive Director Further details from 'NZC' newspaper p. 23 8 Oct. 2000. Information pack from: nzceogs@xtra.co.nz Web site: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/nzceo Applications close 30 October 2000
Catholic Diocese of Christchurch: Manager, Catholic Education Office. Director of Religious Education (i.e. two separate positions) Further details from 'NZC' newspaper p. 23 8 Oct. 2000 and from Maurice Doocey, PO Box 4544 Christchurch, tel. 03 366 9869 Web site: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/christchurch/Applications close 31 October 2000
Catholic Diocese of Christchurch: Adviser, Religious Education - Primary Schools Further details from 'NZC' newspaper p. 23 8 Oct. 2000 and from Sister Eucharia, Catholic Education Office, PO Box 4544, Christchurch. Tel. 03 366 9869 Web site: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/christchurch/Applications close 31 October 2000
Catholic Communications, Auckland: Office Assistant This is a fulltime position with a modest salary and no career path. It would be especially suited to a mature person accustomed to working in office environments who is literate, communicates easily in speech and writing, and is familiar with the ordinary uses of office computers. For more information contact the Director, Lyndsay Freer, Phone: 09-378 8017... Fax: 09 360 3061 ... Email: cathcomm@xtra.co.nz
Taulua Press, Tonga: Manager Taulua Press is a joint publishing enterprise of the Methodist and Catholic churches. Details from: p. 22 of 'NZC' Oct 8 2000 and from: taulua@kalianet.to (Closing date not given)
COMING EVENTS
If you attend any of the following events, please write a line or two about it for your favourite e-mail forum :-)
4 November - 'Celebrate Jesus 2000' WestpacTrust Stadium, Wellington 4.30 pm - 6.30 pm Combined Churches' afternoon celebration of Christ's birth with a 600 strong choir and full orchestra http://www.celebratejesus2000.org.nz
29 Dec 2000 to 7 Jan 2001: Hearts Aflame Catholic Summer Camp. Sacred Heart College, Auckland. Cost: $375 (there is a discount if paid before 17 Nov of $365) Brochures will be out very soon. Web site: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/heartsaflame
FROM THE NZ SECULAR PRESS
(You can open links to world news of religion in the secular press on the bishops' News page at: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/news/frnews.html )
'Lucid, no-nonsense teacher built great rapport with his students' Otago Daily Times Saturday, 30-September 2000 http://www1.odt.co.nz/cgi-bin/search-display-story-online-new?PATH=30Sep2000/edi\ torial/content/JSC49B2574IR.html&WORDS=catholic&DB=Editorial
Mike Griffiths' former students remember him as a teacher who had the knack of being able to motivate and encourage, and make information clear. The degree of esteem and affection in which the long-serving Kavanagh College teacher was held led to more than 400 students, former students, staff, parents and friends filling St Joseph's Cathedral to overflowing for his funeral service on Saturday, September 16 ...
Until next week, God bless. Mike Leon 'kiwicath' list manager
Sunday, October 1, 2000
NZ CATHOLIC PRESS
http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/press/frpress.html
All I can report is that there is a possibility stories from 'Wel-com' *might* start being published on its Web site, perhaps from the November issue; and that the next scheduled issue of Father Paul Shannahan's evangelisation magazine 'EV 2000' might likewise appear on its site.
NEWS OF THE GREAT JUBILEE
http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/jubilee/news.html
Our Jubilee News page has links to preliminary reports about three 'Jubilees within the Jubilee' coming up soon: the Jubilees of bishops (Oct. 6-8); of Families (Oct. 14-15); and of Catholic converts (Nov.9).
The Jubilee of Converts is being organized by a body called 'The Path to Rome' which also happens to be the title of a book by Dwight Longenecker. It's a collection of personal testimonies by converts about their individual "Path to Rome". They include former Anglican bishops, a vicar's wife, a woman Salvation Army officer, former Anglo-Catholics, Plymouth Brethren, an American fundamentalist, and members of the Church of Scotland, American Presbyterian and Evangelical Anglican Churches and the New Age movement. The author has published an essay on the Internet - at: http://www.christendom-awake.org/pages/dlongene/introptr.html - which is partly a promotion for the book, but mostly it's a fascinating discussion of the benefits which converts of Evangelical background bring to the Catholic Church and about new possibilities for cooperation between Evangelical Christians and Catholics.
EMPLOYMENT
(Vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/vacancies )
Youth Horizons Trust / Te Whare Tumanako employs Auckland-based couples to take disturbed adolescents into their homes and help the young people find their path in life. Details in 'NZ Catholic' Sept 24 p.23 or phone Reona Jarvis 09 529 1577.
Chief Executive Officer, World Vision New Zealand Ltd., Auckland http://www.worldvision.org.nz Details from Stephanie Joyce, tel. 09 3560 752; p. 23 of 'NZC' Sept 10 2000 Applications close: 10 October 2000
Manager, Taulua Press, Tonga (a joint enterprise of the Methodist and Catholic churches) Details from: p. 23 of 'NZC' Sept. 24 2000 (Closing date not given)
COMING EVENTS
4 November -
'Celebrate Jesus 2000' http://www.celebratejesus2000.org.nz WestpacTrust Stadium, Wellington 4.30 pm - 6.30 pm Combined Churches' afternoon celebration of Christ's birth with a 600 strong choir and full orchestra
Hearts Aflame Catholic Summer Camp 29 Dec 2000 to 7 Jan 2001 Place: Sacred Heart College, Auckland Cost: $375 (there is a discount if paid before 17 Nov of $365) Brochures will be out very soon. Web site: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/heartsaflame
FROM THE NZ SECULAR PRESS
(You can open links to world news of religion in the secular press on the bishops' News page at: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/news/frnews.html )
WARNING: The film 'The Exorcist', probably due for re-release here at the end of the year, is very definitely a movie only for the strongest of stomachs, as this review makes abundantly clear. I have included this link and extract from a review in the Herald only because there's nothing else to report this week and because the changes to the original film are significant from the Catholic point of view.
"Exorcist" given extra twist"
NZ Herald 26.09.2000
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storydisplay.cfm?storyID=152741
Warner Brothers' new version of 'The Exorcist' contains scenes originally cut by (the Director, William) Friedkin, who had a private battle raging with William Peter Blatty, the author of the novel on which the film was based ... Apparently Blatty, a devout Catholic, wanted to impart a clear message of good prevailing over evil with theological overtones. Friedkin wanted viewers to reach their own conclusions ... One of the added scenes, in which the younger priest asks the older priest why Satan would harm an innocent little girl, Blatty considered pivotal and fought in vain to keep in the final cut. The older priest replies that Satan has only one purpose: "The point is to see ourselves as animal and ugly ... to reject the possibility that God could love us." .......
Until next week, God bless.
Mike Leon
'kiwicath' list manager
http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/press/frpress.html
All I can report is that there is a possibility stories from 'Wel-com' *might* start being published on its Web site, perhaps from the November issue; and that the next scheduled issue of Father Paul Shannahan's evangelisation magazine 'EV 2000' might likewise appear on its site.
NEWS OF THE GREAT JUBILEE
http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/jubilee/news.html
Our Jubilee News page has links to preliminary reports about three 'Jubilees within the Jubilee' coming up soon: the Jubilees of bishops (Oct. 6-8); of Families (Oct. 14-15); and of Catholic converts (Nov.9).
The Jubilee of Converts is being organized by a body called 'The Path to Rome' which also happens to be the title of a book by Dwight Longenecker. It's a collection of personal testimonies by converts about their individual "Path to Rome". They include former Anglican bishops, a vicar's wife, a woman Salvation Army officer, former Anglo-Catholics, Plymouth Brethren, an American fundamentalist, and members of the Church of Scotland, American Presbyterian and Evangelical Anglican Churches and the New Age movement. The author has published an essay on the Internet - at: http://www.christendom-awake.org/pages/dlongene/introptr.html - which is partly a promotion for the book, but mostly it's a fascinating discussion of the benefits which converts of Evangelical background bring to the Catholic Church and about new possibilities for cooperation between Evangelical Christians and Catholics.
EMPLOYMENT
(Vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/vacancies )
Youth Horizons Trust / Te Whare Tumanako employs Auckland-based couples to take disturbed adolescents into their homes and help the young people find their path in life. Details in 'NZ Catholic' Sept 24 p.23 or phone Reona Jarvis 09 529 1577.
Chief Executive Officer, World Vision New Zealand Ltd., Auckland http://www.worldvision.org.nz Details from Stephanie Joyce, tel. 09 3560 752; p. 23 of 'NZC' Sept 10 2000 Applications close: 10 October 2000
Manager, Taulua Press, Tonga (a joint enterprise of the Methodist and Catholic churches) Details from: p. 23 of 'NZC' Sept. 24 2000 (Closing date not given)
COMING EVENTS
4 November -
'Celebrate Jesus 2000' http://www.celebratejesus2000.org.nz WestpacTrust Stadium, Wellington 4.30 pm - 6.30 pm Combined Churches' afternoon celebration of Christ's birth with a 600 strong choir and full orchestra
Hearts Aflame Catholic Summer Camp 29 Dec 2000 to 7 Jan 2001 Place: Sacred Heart College, Auckland Cost: $375 (there is a discount if paid before 17 Nov of $365) Brochures will be out very soon. Web site: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/heartsaflame
FROM THE NZ SECULAR PRESS
(You can open links to world news of religion in the secular press on the bishops' News page at: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/news/frnews.html )
WARNING: The film 'The Exorcist', probably due for re-release here at the end of the year, is very definitely a movie only for the strongest of stomachs, as this review makes abundantly clear. I have included this link and extract from a review in the Herald only because there's nothing else to report this week and because the changes to the original film are significant from the Catholic point of view.
"Exorcist" given extra twist"
NZ Herald 26.09.2000
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/storydisplay.cfm?storyID=152741
Warner Brothers' new version of 'The Exorcist' contains scenes originally cut by (the Director, William) Friedkin, who had a private battle raging with William Peter Blatty, the author of the novel on which the film was based ... Apparently Blatty, a devout Catholic, wanted to impart a clear message of good prevailing over evil with theological overtones. Friedkin wanted viewers to reach their own conclusions ... One of the added scenes, in which the younger priest asks the older priest why Satan would harm an innocent little girl, Blatty considered pivotal and fought in vain to keep in the final cut. The older priest replies that Satan has only one purpose: "The point is to see ourselves as animal and ugly ... to reject the possibility that God could love us." .......
Until next week, God bless.
Mike Leon
'kiwicath' list manager
Sunday, September 24, 2000
NZ CATHOLIC PRESS
http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/press/frpress.html
The 'NZ Catholic' home page is still displaying stories from the July 30 issue, the last pages I composed. I think old "news" is the saddest sight on the Internet.
I have written to the editors of 'Wel-com' and 'NZ Catholic' newspapers and 'Tui Motu InterIslands' magazine, offering to put a note on their Web sites for the benefit of visitors, explaining that the sites are -or are not - going to be updated with fresh items in the near future. Sorry to say, I have practically nothing to report as a result. I don't want to risk being regarded as a pest, so I guess I have to leave it there.
But that's not to say that regular readers of the three publications should be silent. On the contrary, please write to the editors yourselves from time to time, pointing out that interesting frequently-updated Web sites are essential to attract people to the Catholic Internet pages, and if our sites 'go dead' people will loose interest, wasting the Internet apostolate's unique opportunity for evangelisation. The editors' email addresses are: 'NZ Catholic': catholic@iconz.co.nz 'Wel-com': mvpryor@paradise.net.nz 'Tui Motu InterIslands': tuimotu@earthlight.co.nz
NEWS OF THE GREAT JUBILEE
http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/jubilee/news.html
40,000 pilgrims - most over them older than 60 - came to Rome for the Jubilee of the Elderly on 18 September. They were so enthusiastic that Pope John Paul, who is normally reluctant to admit he is getting old, started talking about "we, the elderly". There's a link to a fresh report about the event on the bishops' Jubilee News page.
FOR YOUNG CATHOLICS
At last and finally I have completed the World Youth Day commemorative page. At: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/youth/wyd.html you'll find a record of the WYD Experience in words and pictures with lots of lovely links.
EMPLOYMENT
(Vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/vacancies )
Youth Horizons Trust / Te Whare Tumanako employs Auckland-based couples to take disturbed adolescents into their homes and help the young people find their path in life. Details in 'NZ Catholic' Sept 24 p.23 or phone Reona Jarvis 09 529 1577.
Chief Executive Officer, World Vision New Zealand Ltd., Auckland http://www.worldvision.org.nz Details from Stephanie Joyce, tel. 09 3560 752; p. 23 of 'NZC' Sept 10 2000 Applications close: 10 October 2000
Director, Catholic Education Centre, Wellington. http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/wellington/ArchdioceseofWellington/Education/\ Administration/CEC.html Details from: Cardinal Thos. Williams, PO Box 1837, Wellington 6015 Applications close: 25 September 2000
Manager, Taulua Press, Tonga (a joint enterprise of the Methodist and Catholic churches) Details from: p. 23 of 'NZC' Sept. 24 2000 (Closing date not given)
COMING EVENTS
Hearts Aflame fundraiser Wed, 27 Sep 00, 8.30 pm
Wild West kung-fu comedy 'Shanghai Noon' ("Shang Hai-Noon", get it?) starring Jackie Chan as John Way.. sorry, Chon Wang, $12.00 per person. The Berkeley, 32-34 Anzac St, Takapuna. Rating: (M) This is to raise money for those who are seriously in financial hardship and want to be a part of the Hearts Aflame experience this year! We hope for as many people possible. At the moment we've booked it for 78 people. We would really love your support. There will be an intermission and spot prizes on the night. Tickets/more information phone Frank (09) 638 6635 About Hearts Aflame: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/heartsaflame
CathSoc AGM 2000 Friday September 29 Student lounge at Newman Hall (ground floor) 16 Waterloo Quadrant, Auckland City (above the law school - opposite Old Government House)on. The meeting will follow straight after the normal Friday Mass -start time: 12:45pm (approx.) ALL WELCOME - free soup and rolls provided. Come along and help shape our future towards 2001. Web site: http://www.cda.org.nz/cathsoc
29 September - 1 October
"Children, Springtime of the Family and Society": a conference of Family Life International, St Joseph's Church Hall, 10 Dominion St., Takapuna, Auckland Details from the FLI Web site: http://www.fli.org.nz ; or from fli_ak@iconz.co.nz ; tel 09 631 7950 or 09 638 8101
30 September - 1 October (Auckland) 6-7 October (Christchurch)
Youth Conference and Rally for Love, Life and Family organized by Family Life International Details from the FLI Web site http://www.fli.org.nz or from fli_ak@iconz.co.nz ; tel 09 638 8101 or 09 631 7950 (Auckland); t.schmetzer@clear.net.nz (Christchurch)
4 November
'Celebrate Jesus 2000' http://www.celebratejesus2000.org.nz WestpacTrust Stadium, Wellington 4.30 pm - 6.30 pm Combined Churches' afternoon celebration of Christ's birth with a 600 strong choir and full orchestra
Hearts Aflame Catholic Summer Camp 29 Dec 2000 to 7 Jan 2001 Place: Sacred Heart College, Auckland Cost: $375 (there is a discount if paid before 17 Nov of $365) Brochures will be out very soon. Web site: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/heartsaflame
FROM THE NZ SECULAR PRESS
[You can read daily news of religion from the international secular press via links on our bishops' News page at: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/news/frnews.html )
'Marist Brothers to be blessed' Timaru Herald 9 Sept.
(Full story not available online) A chapter in South Canterbury's religious history will close tomorrow with the blessing of the Marist Brothers at their final resting place. Up until May this year the 10 brothers were buried in the cemetery alongside the former St Josephs novitiate house at Claremont. They were disinterred and moved to the Catholic section of the Temuka cemetery.
***********************************
Until next week, God bless.
Mike Leon
'kiwicath' list manager
http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/press/frpress.html
The 'NZ Catholic' home page is still displaying stories from the July 30 issue, the last pages I composed. I think old "news" is the saddest sight on the Internet.
I have written to the editors of 'Wel-com' and 'NZ Catholic' newspapers and 'Tui Motu InterIslands' magazine, offering to put a note on their Web sites for the benefit of visitors, explaining that the sites are -or are not - going to be updated with fresh items in the near future. Sorry to say, I have practically nothing to report as a result. I don't want to risk being regarded as a pest, so I guess I have to leave it there.
But that's not to say that regular readers of the three publications should be silent. On the contrary, please write to the editors yourselves from time to time, pointing out that interesting frequently-updated Web sites are essential to attract people to the Catholic Internet pages, and if our sites 'go dead' people will loose interest, wasting the Internet apostolate's unique opportunity for evangelisation. The editors' email addresses are: 'NZ Catholic': catholic@iconz.co.nz 'Wel-com': mvpryor@paradise.net.nz 'Tui Motu InterIslands': tuimotu@earthlight.co.nz
NEWS OF THE GREAT JUBILEE
http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/jubilee/news.html
40,000 pilgrims - most over them older than 60 - came to Rome for the Jubilee of the Elderly on 18 September. They were so enthusiastic that Pope John Paul, who is normally reluctant to admit he is getting old, started talking about "we, the elderly". There's a link to a fresh report about the event on the bishops' Jubilee News page.
FOR YOUNG CATHOLICS
At last and finally I have completed the World Youth Day commemorative page. At: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/youth/wyd.html you'll find a record of the WYD Experience in words and pictures with lots of lovely links.
EMPLOYMENT
(Vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/vacancies )
Youth Horizons Trust / Te Whare Tumanako employs Auckland-based couples to take disturbed adolescents into their homes and help the young people find their path in life. Details in 'NZ Catholic' Sept 24 p.23 or phone Reona Jarvis 09 529 1577.
Chief Executive Officer, World Vision New Zealand Ltd., Auckland http://www.worldvision.org.nz Details from Stephanie Joyce, tel. 09 3560 752; p. 23 of 'NZC' Sept 10 2000 Applications close: 10 October 2000
Director, Catholic Education Centre, Wellington. http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/wellington/ArchdioceseofWellington/Education/\ Administration/CEC.html Details from: Cardinal Thos. Williams, PO Box 1837, Wellington 6015 Applications close: 25 September 2000
Manager, Taulua Press, Tonga (a joint enterprise of the Methodist and Catholic churches) Details from: p. 23 of 'NZC' Sept. 24 2000 (Closing date not given)
COMING EVENTS
Hearts Aflame fundraiser Wed, 27 Sep 00, 8.30 pm
Wild West kung-fu comedy 'Shanghai Noon' ("Shang Hai-Noon", get it?) starring Jackie Chan as John Way.. sorry, Chon Wang, $12.00 per person. The Berkeley, 32-34 Anzac St, Takapuna. Rating: (M) This is to raise money for those who are seriously in financial hardship and want to be a part of the Hearts Aflame experience this year! We hope for as many people possible. At the moment we've booked it for 78 people. We would really love your support. There will be an intermission and spot prizes on the night. Tickets/more information phone Frank (09) 638 6635 About Hearts Aflame: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/heartsaflame
CathSoc AGM 2000 Friday September 29 Student lounge at Newman Hall (ground floor) 16 Waterloo Quadrant, Auckland City (above the law school - opposite Old Government House)on. The meeting will follow straight after the normal Friday Mass -start time: 12:45pm (approx.) ALL WELCOME - free soup and rolls provided. Come along and help shape our future towards 2001. Web site: http://www.cda.org.nz/cathsoc
29 September - 1 October
"Children, Springtime of the Family and Society": a conference of Family Life International, St Joseph's Church Hall, 10 Dominion St., Takapuna, Auckland Details from the FLI Web site: http://www.fli.org.nz ; or from fli_ak@iconz.co.nz ; tel 09 631 7950 or 09 638 8101
30 September - 1 October (Auckland) 6-7 October (Christchurch)
Youth Conference and Rally for Love, Life and Family organized by Family Life International Details from the FLI Web site http://www.fli.org.nz or from fli_ak@iconz.co.nz ; tel 09 638 8101 or 09 631 7950 (Auckland); t.schmetzer@clear.net.nz (Christchurch)
4 November
'Celebrate Jesus 2000' http://www.celebratejesus2000.org.nz WestpacTrust Stadium, Wellington 4.30 pm - 6.30 pm Combined Churches' afternoon celebration of Christ's birth with a 600 strong choir and full orchestra
Hearts Aflame Catholic Summer Camp 29 Dec 2000 to 7 Jan 2001 Place: Sacred Heart College, Auckland Cost: $375 (there is a discount if paid before 17 Nov of $365) Brochures will be out very soon. Web site: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/heartsaflame
FROM THE NZ SECULAR PRESS
[You can read daily news of religion from the international secular press via links on our bishops' News page at: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/news/frnews.html )
'Marist Brothers to be blessed' Timaru Herald 9 Sept.
(Full story not available online) A chapter in South Canterbury's religious history will close tomorrow with the blessing of the Marist Brothers at their final resting place. Up until May this year the 10 brothers were buried in the cemetery alongside the former St Josephs novitiate house at Claremont. They were disinterred and moved to the Catholic section of the Temuka cemetery.
***********************************
Until next week, God bless.
Mike Leon
'kiwicath' list manager
Sunday, September 17, 2000
NEWS OF THE GREAT JUBILEE
http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/jubilee/news.html
A number of 'Jubilees within the Jubilee' have taken place or are scheduled. On our Jubilee News page we have links to reports about:
* Jubilee of the Elderly (September 17): Summary of events
* Jubilee of Pontifical Representatives (September 14) : Reception for Nuncios and Representatives ... Background report on the world's oldest diplomatic service
* Jubilee of University Staff (September 3-10) : The closing Mass ... Pope John Paul's homily
EDUCATION IN FAITH
'Champagnat' August 2000
http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/fms/champagnat/champaug00.html
A newsletter for Boards of Trustees, teachers and support staff in Marist Brothers' schools and schools with a Marist Brothers' connection in New Zealand.
EMPLOYMENT
(Vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/vacancies )
Chief Executive Officer, World Vision New Zealand Ltd., Auckland http://www.worldvision.org.nz Details from Stephanie Joyce, tel. 09 3560 752; p. 23 of 'NZC' Sept 10 2000 Applications close: 10 October 2000
Director, Catholic Education Centre, Wellington. http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/wellington/ArchdioceseofWellington/Education/\ Administration/CEC.html Details from: Cardinal Thos. Williams, PO Box 1837, Wellington 6015 Applications close: 25 September 2000
Manager, Taulua Press, Tonga (a joint enterprise of the Methodist and Catholic churches) Details from: p. 23 of 'NZC' Sept. 10 2000 (Closing date not given)
COMING EVENTS
29 September - 1 October
"Children, Springtime of the Family and Society": a conference of Family Life International, St Joseph's Church Hall, 10 Dominion St., Takapuna, Auckland Details form the FLI Web site: http://www.fli.org.nz ; or from fli_ak@iconz.co.nz ; tel 09 631 7950 or 09 638 8101
30 September - 1 October (Auckland) 6-7 October (Christchurch)
Youth Conference and Rally for Love, Life and Family organized by Family Life International Details from the FLI Web site http://www.fli.org.nz or from fli_ak@iconz.co.nz ; tel 09 638 8101 or 09 631 7950 (Auckland); t.schmetzer@clear.net.nz (Christchurch)
4 November
'Celebrate Jesus 2000' http://www.celebratejesus2000.org.nz WestpacTrust Stadium, Wellington 4.30 pm - 6.30 pm Combined Churches' afternoon celebration of Christ's birth with a 600 strong choir and full orchestra
FROM THE NZ SECULAR PRESS
[You can read daily news of religion from the international secular press via links on our bishops' News page at: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/news/frnews.html )
'School Turns Environmental Education Into Action'
Press Release: World Wildlife Fund 13 September 2000
http://www.scoop.co.nz/archive/scoop/stories/9f/f3/200009131453.bd9e244f.html
After taking part in WWF's Coast to the High Country programme, the students of New Brighton Catholic School are focusing their interest in conservation on to their closest surroundings - their school grounds ...
Minister of Education Trevor Mallard's Speech to the Catholic Schools Convention 8 September 2000
http://www.scoop.co.nz/archive/scoop/stories/36/4e/200009081337.27686fa2.html
"Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you today. It's great to see so many of you here today. That's an indication to me of how the Catholic Schools system is flourishing ...
'Catholic primacy ruling under fire '
The Press 7 Sept 2000
'Vatican words misconstrued - Cardinal'
The Dominion 7 September 2000 [Not available online]
The head of the Catholic Church in New Zealand, Cardinal Tom Williams, will have to smooth the waters at a meeting of Christian leaders in Wellington next week. His church has been under international fire after an announcement from the Vatican this week appeared to assert the primacy of Catholicism. In its Declaration Dominus Iesus, the Vatican says: "The ecclesiastical communities that have not preserved the valid Episcopate" and do not recognize the Pope as their spiritual leader "are not Churches in the proper sense".
'Stern Vatican Document Angers Anglican Church' by Guy Mac Gibbon
6 September 2000
http://www.scoop.co.nz/archive/scoop/stories/15/13/200009060057.b34da896.html
The "Dominus Iesus" declaration from the Vatican, has angered the Anglican Church, with the Archbishop of Canterbury saying it has set back relations between the churches. The document appears to say that the Catholic Church is the only true path to salvation, and other Churches are inferior ... (Includes a link to the full text of 'Dominus Iesus')
'Conference inspires'
The Press 05 September 2000
http://www.stuff.co.nz/inl/index/0,1008,355536a1934,FF.html
The cream of the world's young leaders gathered in New York recently and two of Catholic Cathedral College's top students were there; among them. Year 13 students Katherine Siave and Shane Anderson attended the Global Young Leaders' Conference in Washington and New York City ... (Photo)
'Sister on a mission to Waikato's isolated '
Waikato Times 1 Sept 2000 [Not available online]
Rumbling around winding west coast roads for days on end to visit the most isolated homes is the mission of June Hickland. The Catholic nun spends at least two weeks of every month travelling in her camper van carrying out the Hauroto Mission.
Until next week, God bless.
Mike Leon
'kiwicath' list manager
http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/jubilee/news.html
A number of 'Jubilees within the Jubilee' have taken place or are scheduled. On our Jubilee News page we have links to reports about:
* Jubilee of the Elderly (September 17): Summary of events
* Jubilee of Pontifical Representatives (September 14) : Reception for Nuncios and Representatives ... Background report on the world's oldest diplomatic service
* Jubilee of University Staff (September 3-10) : The closing Mass ... Pope John Paul's homily
EDUCATION IN FAITH
'Champagnat' August 2000
http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/fms/champagnat/champaug00.html
A newsletter for Boards of Trustees, teachers and support staff in Marist Brothers' schools and schools with a Marist Brothers' connection in New Zealand.
EMPLOYMENT
(Vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/vacancies )
Chief Executive Officer, World Vision New Zealand Ltd., Auckland http://www.worldvision.org.nz Details from Stephanie Joyce, tel. 09 3560 752; p. 23 of 'NZC' Sept 10 2000 Applications close: 10 October 2000
Director, Catholic Education Centre, Wellington. http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/wellington/ArchdioceseofWellington/Education/\ Administration/CEC.html Details from: Cardinal Thos. Williams, PO Box 1837, Wellington 6015 Applications close: 25 September 2000
Manager, Taulua Press, Tonga (a joint enterprise of the Methodist and Catholic churches) Details from: p. 23 of 'NZC' Sept. 10 2000 (Closing date not given)
COMING EVENTS
29 September - 1 October
"Children, Springtime of the Family and Society": a conference of Family Life International, St Joseph's Church Hall, 10 Dominion St., Takapuna, Auckland Details form the FLI Web site: http://www.fli.org.nz ; or from fli_ak@iconz.co.nz ; tel 09 631 7950 or 09 638 8101
30 September - 1 October (Auckland) 6-7 October (Christchurch)
Youth Conference and Rally for Love, Life and Family organized by Family Life International Details from the FLI Web site http://www.fli.org.nz or from fli_ak@iconz.co.nz ; tel 09 638 8101 or 09 631 7950 (Auckland); t.schmetzer@clear.net.nz (Christchurch)
4 November
'Celebrate Jesus 2000' http://www.celebratejesus2000.org.nz WestpacTrust Stadium, Wellington 4.30 pm - 6.30 pm Combined Churches' afternoon celebration of Christ's birth with a 600 strong choir and full orchestra
FROM THE NZ SECULAR PRESS
[You can read daily news of religion from the international secular press via links on our bishops' News page at: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/news/frnews.html )
'School Turns Environmental Education Into Action'
Press Release: World Wildlife Fund 13 September 2000
http://www.scoop.co.nz/archive/scoop/stories/9f/f3/200009131453.bd9e244f.html
After taking part in WWF's Coast to the High Country programme, the students of New Brighton Catholic School are focusing their interest in conservation on to their closest surroundings - their school grounds ...
Minister of Education Trevor Mallard's Speech to the Catholic Schools Convention 8 September 2000
http://www.scoop.co.nz/archive/scoop/stories/36/4e/200009081337.27686fa2.html
"Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you today. It's great to see so many of you here today. That's an indication to me of how the Catholic Schools system is flourishing ...
'Catholic primacy ruling under fire '
The Press 7 Sept 2000
'Vatican words misconstrued - Cardinal'
The Dominion 7 September 2000 [Not available online]
The head of the Catholic Church in New Zealand, Cardinal Tom Williams, will have to smooth the waters at a meeting of Christian leaders in Wellington next week. His church has been under international fire after an announcement from the Vatican this week appeared to assert the primacy of Catholicism. In its Declaration Dominus Iesus, the Vatican says: "The ecclesiastical communities that have not preserved the valid Episcopate" and do not recognize the Pope as their spiritual leader "are not Churches in the proper sense".
'Stern Vatican Document Angers Anglican Church' by Guy Mac Gibbon
6 September 2000
http://www.scoop.co.nz/archive/scoop/stories/15/13/200009060057.b34da896.html
The "Dominus Iesus" declaration from the Vatican, has angered the Anglican Church, with the Archbishop of Canterbury saying it has set back relations between the churches. The document appears to say that the Catholic Church is the only true path to salvation, and other Churches are inferior ... (Includes a link to the full text of 'Dominus Iesus')
'Conference inspires'
The Press 05 September 2000
http://www.stuff.co.nz/inl/index/0,1008,355536a1934,FF.html
The cream of the world's young leaders gathered in New York recently and two of Catholic Cathedral College's top students were there; among them. Year 13 students Katherine Siave and Shane Anderson attended the Global Young Leaders' Conference in Washington and New York City ... (Photo)
'Sister on a mission to Waikato's isolated '
Waikato Times 1 Sept 2000 [Not available online]
Rumbling around winding west coast roads for days on end to visit the most isolated homes is the mission of June Hickland. The Catholic nun spends at least two weeks of every month travelling in her camper van carrying out the Hauroto Mission.
Until next week, God bless.
Mike Leon
'kiwicath' list manager
Sunday, September 3, 2000
EDUCATION IN FAITH
NZQA - National Qualifications Framework - Unit Standards - Humanities
http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/site/framework/browse/field.html?FRAMEWORK_ITEM_ID=2
New Zealand Qualifications Authority Unit Standards are used throughout the New Zealand education system. They describe objectives that a student must achieve and the number of credits the student must attain to gain National Certificates or Diplomas or Degrees. Unit Standards are on the NZQA Web site for the topics ... Christian Ministries ... Christian Theology ... Religious Studies.
Faith Central - http://www.faithcentral.net.nz - is a New Zealand education-in-faith resource Web site, especially for Catholic schools, administered by Fr John Murphy SM. Material has recently been added on the topics of: Sects and Cults ; poverty and wealth; the social influence of news media ; Mary the first disciple (a series of short easy-to-read paragraphs) ; restorative justice ; spirituality for women and men ; bioethics.
EMPLOYMENT
(Vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/vacancies )
Bequest Fundraiser Christian Broadcasting Association is seeking a person to establish a bequest prospect list and secure bequest commitments. Further details on p.19 of last weekend's 'NZ Catholic' (Aug.27) or from phil@cba.org.nz ; tel: 09 525 2730
COMING EVENTS
7 to 9 September
The "Catholic Schools' 2000 Jubilee Convention", Wellington 7 to 9 September. The programme and registration form are at: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/nzceo/schools/convention
29 September - 1 October
"Children, Springtime of the Family and Society": a conference of Family Life International, St Joseph's Church Hall, 10 Dominion St., Takapuna, Auckland Details from the FLI Web site: http://www.fli.org.nz ; or from fli_ak@iconz.co.nz ; tel 09 631 7950 or 09 638 8101
30 September - 1 October (Auckland) 6-7 October (Christchurch)
Youth Conference and Rally for Love, Life and Family organized by Family Life International Auckland: North Shore Brass Band Hall, Takapuna Christchurch: Christ the King Parish Centre, 90 Greeks Rd., Burnside Details from the FLI Web site http://www.fli.org.nz or from fli_ak@iconz.co.nz ; tel 09 638 8101 or 09 631 7950 (Auckland); t.schmetzer@clear.net.nz (Christchurch)
4 November
'Celebrate Jesus 2000' WestpacTrust Stadium, Wellington Combined Churches' afternoon celebration of Christ's birth with a 600 strong choir and full orchestra
FROM THE NZ SECULAR PRESS
[You can read daily news of religion from the international secular press via links on our bishops' News page at: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/news/frnews.html )
'Sprinklers missing in fire-ravaged rooms at convent '
Central Leader (Auckland) 1 September 2000 (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/inl/index/0,1008,348461a1500,FF.html
A lack of sprinklers in a building at Ponsonby St Mary's Catholic buildings meant 22 fire engines and 60 fire-fighters were needed to battle yesterday's early morning blaze ...
'Building a bridge across the years' (photo)
The Dominion 31 August 2000
http://www.stuff.co.nz/inl/index/0,1008,347250a1700,FF.html
What was school like 100 years ago? That and many other questions will be answered for the great-great-grandchildren of Catholic school pupils when they open a time capsule enclosed in a sundial at the Catholic Education Centre in Wellington 100 years from now ...
'Catholic school expands'
Nelson Mail 29 August 2000
http://www.stuff.co.nz/inl/index/0,1008,343818a1931,FF.html
Rapid roll growth culminated in the opening of a new administration centre at St Paul's Catholic School in Richmond at the weekend ...
Until next week, God bless.
Mike Leon
'kiwicath' list manager
NZQA - National Qualifications Framework - Unit Standards - Humanities
http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/site/framework/browse/field.html?FRAMEWORK_ITEM_ID=2
New Zealand Qualifications Authority Unit Standards are used throughout the New Zealand education system. They describe objectives that a student must achieve and the number of credits the student must attain to gain National Certificates or Diplomas or Degrees. Unit Standards are on the NZQA Web site for the topics ... Christian Ministries ... Christian Theology ... Religious Studies.
Faith Central - http://www.faithcentral.net.nz - is a New Zealand education-in-faith resource Web site, especially for Catholic schools, administered by Fr John Murphy SM. Material has recently been added on the topics of: Sects and Cults ; poverty and wealth; the social influence of news media ; Mary the first disciple (a series of short easy-to-read paragraphs) ; restorative justice ; spirituality for women and men ; bioethics.
EMPLOYMENT
(Vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/vacancies )
Bequest Fundraiser Christian Broadcasting Association is seeking a person to establish a bequest prospect list and secure bequest commitments. Further details on p.19 of last weekend's 'NZ Catholic' (Aug.27) or from phil@cba.org.nz ; tel: 09 525 2730
COMING EVENTS
7 to 9 September
The "Catholic Schools' 2000 Jubilee Convention", Wellington 7 to 9 September. The programme and registration form are at: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/nzceo/schools/convention
29 September - 1 October
"Children, Springtime of the Family and Society": a conference of Family Life International, St Joseph's Church Hall, 10 Dominion St., Takapuna, Auckland Details from the FLI Web site: http://www.fli.org.nz ; or from fli_ak@iconz.co.nz ; tel 09 631 7950 or 09 638 8101
30 September - 1 October (Auckland) 6-7 October (Christchurch)
Youth Conference and Rally for Love, Life and Family organized by Family Life International Auckland: North Shore Brass Band Hall, Takapuna Christchurch: Christ the King Parish Centre, 90 Greeks Rd., Burnside Details from the FLI Web site http://www.fli.org.nz or from fli_ak@iconz.co.nz ; tel 09 638 8101 or 09 631 7950 (Auckland); t.schmetzer@clear.net.nz (Christchurch)
4 November
'Celebrate Jesus 2000' WestpacTrust Stadium, Wellington Combined Churches' afternoon celebration of Christ's birth with a 600 strong choir and full orchestra
FROM THE NZ SECULAR PRESS
[You can read daily news of religion from the international secular press via links on our bishops' News page at: http://www.catholic.org/newzealand/cathcom/news/frnews.html )
'Sprinklers missing in fire-ravaged rooms at convent '
Central Leader (Auckland) 1 September 2000 (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/inl/index/0,1008,348461a1500,FF.html
A lack of sprinklers in a building at Ponsonby St Mary's Catholic buildings meant 22 fire engines and 60 fire-fighters were needed to battle yesterday's early morning blaze ...
'Building a bridge across the years' (photo)
The Dominion 31 August 2000
http://www.stuff.co.nz/inl/index/0,1008,347250a1700,FF.html
What was school like 100 years ago? That and many other questions will be answered for the great-great-grandchildren of Catholic school pupils when they open a time capsule enclosed in a sundial at the Catholic Education Centre in Wellington 100 years from now ...
'Catholic school expands'
Nelson Mail 29 August 2000
http://www.stuff.co.nz/inl/index/0,1008,343818a1931,FF.html
Rapid roll growth culminated in the opening of a new administration centre at St Paul's Catholic School in Richmond at the weekend ...
Until next week, God bless.
Mike Leon
'kiwicath' list manager
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