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NZ CATHOLIC - No. 299 September 7 - 20, 2008
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
NATIONAL
Gay paper accuses bishops of bigotry ... Bishop Jones puts view on Chch
female prelate ... Caritas concerned about poorest 10 per cent of Kiwis ...
Marist celebrates 50 years a priest ... Two new monsignori for Chch ...
Abortion committee criticised for continuing inaction ... NZ Anglican unity
seen as strong despite UK upset ... Sainthood hopes high ... Abortion spurs
national prayer, fasting campaign ... Work for young people honoured ...
Pasifika plan launched in Catholic school ... St Patrick's Square
refurbishing starts ... ERO File
FEATURES
Sites of St Paul inspire Kiwi pilgrims ... NZ bishop accompanies new priest
to homeland ... Hosts retain Chanel Shield ... Obama and McCain probed for
views on religion and abortion ... Obama's running mate Biden has had
conflicts with Church ... Religious renew vows ... Hibernians gather in
Palmerston North ... NZ man faces challenge of Darfur aid mission
OPINION
Ronald Rolheiser: The heart of a child ... Pew Point: Past time to get the
message across ... Tim Sisarich: Would you believe it: teens want Mum & Dad
around ... Others Say: Chinese govt also loses out ... Editorial: A choice
to be brave or cowardly ... Malcolm Evans ... Letters
INTERNATIONAL
Priest beaten, nun raped in Indian fighting ... Archbishop wants death
penalty outlawed ... Vatican positive about China invitation to Pope ...
Priest given a canonical warning ... The Pope: To save planet, think of God
... Carmelite priest tortured and killed ... Diocese asks women to dress
modestly ... US bishops call for novena ... Betrayal has led many to fear
religion, says cardinal ... Bias seen as unacceptable ... Pope objects to
crucified frog ... In Brief ... 3000 rally outside convention ... Critics
kill idea for nuns' beauty pageant ... Immigration raids worry bishop ...
Capuchins reach children on TV ... Universality is key, says Pope
REGULAR FEATURES
Papal Prayer, Young Adults, Books, Monitor, Clips, Catholic.Geek, Tape Deck,
Scripture, Feasts, Liturgical Calendar, The Doolans, Family Talk, Caption
Contest, Who Said?, 40 Years Ago, Dio. Diary, Cryptic Crossword, That Word!,
Holy Lives, Kit's Corner, Photo Prayer, Wit's End.
ADVERTISING FEATURES
Social Justice Week, September 14-20, 2008 ... Selwyn Foundation
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FROM THE SECULAR MEDIA
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Sister Paula Brettkelly MNZM
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Nun who fought for HIV victims and rights dies
http://www.stuff.co.nz/4675811a11.html
A Catholic nun and longtime advocate for HIV sufferers and human rights has
died from cancer. Sister Paula Brettkelly, a nun of the Sisters of St Joseph
of Nazareth, volunteered through the New Zealand Aids Foundation for more
than 19 years. She also volunteered tirelessly for the Human Rights
Commission and for understanding of Treaty of Waitangi issues...
Poroporoaki: Sister Paula Brettkelly
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0809/S00012.htm
The loss of social activist and Catholic nun, Sister Paula Brettkelly, will
be felt deeply across Aotearoa said Maori Party co-leader, Tariana Turia...
Sister Paula in her own words ...
Sister Paula Brettkelly (2006)
http://sistersofsaintjoseph.org.nz/sister-paula-brettkelly
Josephite Sister recognised for human rights advocacy (2007)
http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz/?p=140
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Students focus on science (photo)
Cambridge Edition
http://tinyurl.com/5kcl8s
Students from St Peter's Catholic School took out top photography placings
at the Waikato Science Fair on the weekend ...
Auction to help Catholic church
Bay of Plenty Times â€" â€" K04 â€" 02 September 2008
Bargain hunters have another opportunity coming up in Katikati. A
comission-basis auction, with that commission going towards the new St Pius
X Catholic Church and parish community centre, will be held next month...
Billboard profits judged a godsend
Sunday News | 31 Aug 2008 | Page: 10
It's a sign from above! A court has told the Auckland City Council to
reconsider its ban on advertising billboards at a Catholic primary school â€"
used to help fund teaching for special-needs students...
Revenue contributes to special needs education and charity
The National Business Review 2008 - 5 September 2008
Auckland City Council has been ordered to look again at an application for
billboards by outdoor ad company Oggi at an Auckland school. Since 1992 the
three billboards at St Francis Primary School in Montrose Street, Pt
Chevalier, have provided large sums of money for charities and for teaching
special needs children. However, the funding came under threat when the
council changed its bylaws...
Falstone takes on a task of Biblical proportions (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/timaruherald/4675939a6010.html
Campers at Falstone Camp at Christmas could be forgiven for believing they
are at the Sea of Galilee. Independent film production company South
Vineyard Ltd is in the process of turning the shores of Lake Benmore into
somewhere Jesus Christ walked. The Waitaki District Council has warned
campers special conditions apply to the Falstone area and it will be closely
monitored by security guards...
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INSPIRATIONAL TV
http://inspirationaltv.net
Call me Kitty: Daring to make a difference
Sr Stephanie Kitching interviews Kitty McKinley, the director of Challenge
2000, a youth development, community and family work agency in the
Wellington region.
Hannah and Marie: A trip we won't forget
Hannah and Maria, from villa Maria College, remember World Youth Day
Reassurance: I will be with you
A reading and discussion of Matthew 18:15-20 with Fr Thige O'Leary and Vicky
Wall.
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'BEING FRANK'
http://www.beingfrank.co.nz
Blogs about Catholic life in New Zealand, sponsored by 'NZ Catholic'
newspaper. Some recent topics ...
Liturgy and culture ... "L the losers in her wake ..." (On beauty pageants)
... The things we do, and how we’re punished for them ... Braces and L
Plates â€" Catching up after confirmation ... In the beginning… (Nancy Pelosi
on abortion)
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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC
Analysis and commentary by John R. Allen
http://ncrcafe.org/node/507
Benedict hopes to tap the 'creative minority' of French Catholics
When Benedict XVI touches down at Orly Airport one week from today for his
first visit to France as pope, he will arrive as a veteran Francophile. His
Sept. 12-15 journey to Paris and Lourdes, to celebrate the Marian
sanctuary's 150th anniversary, can be said to have three levels of
significance, arrayed around one another like concentric circles: Europe,
France, Lourdes ...
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WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH (Regularly updated)
http://www.cathcom.org.nz
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
http://www.romereports.com (video)
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EVENTS
Christ Fest '08 - A Catholic youth gathering in the style of WYD
25 - 26 October 2008
Sacred Heart Parish grounds, Ranfurly, Dunedin Diocese.
Details:
http://www.cyt.org.nz/dox/Christ%20Fest%2008.jpg
'Hearts Aflame' Catholic Summer School - 9-18 January 2008
St Bede's College, Christchurch
Details:
http://www.heartsaflame.org.nz/HA2009/tabid/1348/Default.aspx
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EMPLOYMENT
[Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the
Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/vacancy.php ]
[Vacancies in Catholic Youth Ministry are advertised on the Job Bank page of
the National Council for Young Catholics: http://ncyc.org.nz ]
Promoters, 'NZ Catholic' newspaper
Details in 'NZ Catholic' No. 299 September 7 - 20, 2008 p.19 and from
Dennis Augustine, Promotions and Advertising Manager, NZ Catholic, PO Box
147-000, Ponsonby, Auckland 1144; tel: (09) 360-3049; e-mail:
advertising@nzcatholic.org.nz
Youth Workers, Logos
http://www.logos.org.nz
Logos is an incorporated society formed by the Society of Mary which works
for young people in Greater Auckland.
Details in 'NZ Catholic' No. 299 September 7 - 20, 2008 p.23, on
http://www.logos.org.nz/?sid=1396 , and from Helen Robinson, (09) 307-2712;
e-mail: hrobinson@logos.org.nz Applications close 26 September 2008.
Consultant in RE (Secondary) and Adult Education, Archdiocese of Wellington
http://www.wcec.org.nz
Details in 'NZ Catholic' No. 299 September 7 - 20, 2008 p.23, on
http://www.wcec.org.nz , and from Peter Bray, Director, Catholic Education
Centre, PO Box 1937, Wellington. Applications close 26 September 2008
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Sunday, August 31, 2008
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FROM THE SECULAR MEDIA
Triangle Television (free-to-air in Auckland and Wellington)
http://www.tritv.co.nz
In Conversation with Noel Cheer: Lyndsay Freer, spokesperson for the Roman
Catholic Church explains the significance of the recent World Youth Day.
Tuesday September 2 on: Triangle Television Wellington (8pm), Triangle
Television Auckland (8:30pm), TelstraSaturn Cable (Channel 50) in
Wellington, Kapiti and Christchurch at 8pm. The programme is repeated on the
following Monday at 5pm on Stratos Television which is available on Freeview
Channel 21 and Sky Digital Channel 89.
St Michael's welcomes old pupils to 50th party
The Daily Post (Rotorua) W05 â€" 29 August 2008
St Michael's Catholic School in Rotorua is gearing up for its 50th Reunion
Jubilee next month. The school has seen generations of families pass through
its classrooms with many former pupils returning as teachers... (
http://www.stmichaelsrotorua.school.nz )
Catholic schools to discuss jabs for girls
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/1/story.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10529743
Girls attending Catholic schools across the country will find out next week
whether they will get a vaccination which could prevent them from getting
cervical cancer...
Plight of the Poorest Unclear - Caritas
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0808/S00369.htm
Despite a reduction in overall inequality indicated by the Government's
latest Social Report, Catholic social justice agency Caritas remains
concerned about social outcomes for the poorest 10 per cent of New
Zealanders...
Sudanese community base needed (photo)
Upper Hutt Leader
http://tinyurl.com/5nyxc5
Setting up a centre or office for the local Sudanese community is the dream
of Aywiel Boldit, chairperson of the Wellington region's Sudanese population
of 360, nearly all of whom are Catholics.
Veitch cited as example to warn boys off fighting
http://www.stuff.co.nz/4668687a11.html
A "mob mentality" and "insidious text messaging" led to a Christchurch
schoolyard brawl that saw three boys stood down. St Bede's College rector
Justin Boyle has taken the unusual step of highlighting the fall from grace
of broadcaster Tony Veitch to educate students at the integrated Catholic
boys' school about the serious consequences of violence...
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INSPIRATIONAL TV
http://inspirationaltv.net
'Youthful enthusiasm'
Reflection by Sr Mary Scanlon in the Botanical Gardens, Wellington.
Similarities and differences between World Youth Day and the Olympic Games.
'The Man'
A reading and discussion of Matthew 16:21-27 with Fr Thige O'Leary and Vicky
Wall.
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'BEING FRANK'
http://www.beingfrank.co.nz
Blogs about Catholic life in New Zealand, sponsored by 'NZ Catholic'
newspaper. Some recent topics ...
Adoring Communion? ... Would an honest person please stand up? (politics and
secret donations) ... They’ve got something right in Chile (on meeting two
Chilean vistors to NZ) ... What are you doing in January 09? (loud
promotional video for 'Hearts Aflame') ... Profundity in precis (on
corresponding with Gordon Copeland MP) ... Recession? (how far we've come)
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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC
Analysis and commentary by John R. Allen
http://ncrcafe.org/node/507
Violence against Orissa Christians is a wake-up call
Islamic radicalism is causing great consternation these days, and rightly
so. One risk, however, is that the scramble to do something about Islam may
obscure other important inter-religious challenges. Dramatic events in India
this week illustrate just such a conundrum, one that deserves more attention
than it seems to be getting: The worrying rise of Hindu extremism...
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WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH (Regularly updated)
http://www.cathcom.org.nz
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
http://www.romereports.com (video)
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EVENTS
Christ Fest '08 - A Catholic youth gathering in the style of WYD
25 - 26 October 2008
Sacred Heart Parish grounds, Ranfurly, Dunedin Diocese.
Details:
http://www.cyt.org.nz/dox/Christ%20Fest%2008.jpg
'Hearts Aflame' Catholic Summer School - 9-18 January 2008
St Bede's College, Christchurch
Details:
http://www.heartsaflame.org.nz/HA2009/tabid/1348/Default.aspx
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EMPLOYMENT
[Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the
Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/vacancy.php ]
[Vacancies in Catholic Youth Ministry are advertised on the Job Bank page of
the National Council for Young Catholics: http://ncyc.org.nz ]
Society of St Vincent de Paul. National Council of New Zealand. National
Youth Manager
http://www.svdp.org.nz
Details in 'NZ Catholic' Aug. 24 - Sept 6 2008 p.22, and from National
Executive Officer, Society of St Vincent de Paul, PO Box 10-815, Wellington.
E-mail: admin@svdp.org.nz; tel: (04) 499 5070 Applications close 2
September 2008.
Organist. St Joseph's Cathedral, Dunedin.
Details in 'NZ Catholic' Aug. 24 - Sept 6 2008 p.23, and from The Parish
Priest, St Joseph's Cathedral, Private Bag 1941, Dunedin 9054. E-mail:
stjoseph@es.co.nz
FROM THE SECULAR MEDIA
Triangle Television (free-to-air in Auckland and Wellington)
http://www.tritv.co.nz
In Conversation with Noel Cheer: Lyndsay Freer, spokesperson for the Roman
Catholic Church explains the significance of the recent World Youth Day.
Tuesday September 2 on: Triangle Television Wellington (8pm), Triangle
Television Auckland (8:30pm), TelstraSaturn Cable (Channel 50) in
Wellington, Kapiti and Christchurch at 8pm. The programme is repeated on the
following Monday at 5pm on Stratos Television which is available on Freeview
Channel 21 and Sky Digital Channel 89.
St Michael's welcomes old pupils to 50th party
The Daily Post (Rotorua) W05 â€" 29 August 2008
St Michael's Catholic School in Rotorua is gearing up for its 50th Reunion
Jubilee next month. The school has seen generations of families pass through
its classrooms with many former pupils returning as teachers... (
http://www.stmichaelsrotorua.school.nz )
Catholic schools to discuss jabs for girls
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/1/story.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10529743
Girls attending Catholic schools across the country will find out next week
whether they will get a vaccination which could prevent them from getting
cervical cancer...
Plight of the Poorest Unclear - Caritas
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0808/S00369.htm
Despite a reduction in overall inequality indicated by the Government's
latest Social Report, Catholic social justice agency Caritas remains
concerned about social outcomes for the poorest 10 per cent of New
Zealanders...
Sudanese community base needed (photo)
Upper Hutt Leader
http://tinyurl.com/5nyxc5
Setting up a centre or office for the local Sudanese community is the dream
of Aywiel Boldit, chairperson of the Wellington region's Sudanese population
of 360, nearly all of whom are Catholics.
Veitch cited as example to warn boys off fighting
http://www.stuff.co.nz/4668687a11.html
A "mob mentality" and "insidious text messaging" led to a Christchurch
schoolyard brawl that saw three boys stood down. St Bede's College rector
Justin Boyle has taken the unusual step of highlighting the fall from grace
of broadcaster Tony Veitch to educate students at the integrated Catholic
boys' school about the serious consequences of violence...
********************************************************
INSPIRATIONAL TV
http://inspirationaltv.net
'Youthful enthusiasm'
Reflection by Sr Mary Scanlon in the Botanical Gardens, Wellington.
Similarities and differences between World Youth Day and the Olympic Games.
'The Man'
A reading and discussion of Matthew 16:21-27 with Fr Thige O'Leary and Vicky
Wall.
**************************************************
'BEING FRANK'
http://www.beingfrank.co.nz
Blogs about Catholic life in New Zealand, sponsored by 'NZ Catholic'
newspaper. Some recent topics ...
Adoring Communion? ... Would an honest person please stand up? (politics and
secret donations) ... They’ve got something right in Chile (on meeting two
Chilean vistors to NZ) ... What are you doing in January 09? (loud
promotional video for 'Hearts Aflame') ... Profundity in precis (on
corresponding with Gordon Copeland MP) ... Recession? (how far we've come)
*****************************************************
ALL THINGS CATHOLIC
Analysis and commentary by John R. Allen
http://ncrcafe.org/node/507
Violence against Orissa Christians is a wake-up call
Islamic radicalism is causing great consternation these days, and rightly
so. One risk, however, is that the scramble to do something about Islam may
obscure other important inter-religious challenges. Dramatic events in India
this week illustrate just such a conundrum, one that deserves more attention
than it seems to be getting: The worrying rise of Hindu extremism...
*************************************************
WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH (Regularly updated)
http://www.cathcom.org.nz
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
http://www.romereports.com (video)
*******************************************************
EVENTS
Christ Fest '08 - A Catholic youth gathering in the style of WYD
25 - 26 October 2008
Sacred Heart Parish grounds, Ranfurly, Dunedin Diocese.
Details:
http://www.cyt.org.nz/dox/Christ%20Fest%2008.jpg
'Hearts Aflame' Catholic Summer School - 9-18 January 2008
St Bede's College, Christchurch
Details:
http://www.heartsaflame.org.nz/HA2009/tabid/1348/Default.aspx
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EMPLOYMENT
[Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the
Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/vacancy.php ]
[Vacancies in Catholic Youth Ministry are advertised on the Job Bank page of
the National Council for Young Catholics: http://ncyc.org.nz ]
Society of St Vincent de Paul. National Council of New Zealand. National
Youth Manager
http://www.svdp.org.nz
Details in 'NZ Catholic' Aug. 24 - Sept 6 2008 p.22, and from National
Executive Officer, Society of St Vincent de Paul, PO Box 10-815, Wellington.
E-mail: admin@svdp.org.nz; tel: (04) 499 5070 Applications close 2
September 2008.
Organist. St Joseph's Cathedral, Dunedin.
Details in 'NZ Catholic' Aug. 24 - Sept 6 2008 p.23, and from The Parish
Priest, St Joseph's Cathedral, Private Bag 1941, Dunedin 9054. E-mail:
stjoseph@es.co.nz
Sunday, August 24, 2008
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'NZ CATHOLIC' - Issue 298, August 24 - September 6, 2008
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
NATIONAL
Bishops release guide to voting in election ... American abortion study
defective, says NZ scientist ... Meeting Pope encourages Kiwi seminarian ...
Ex-gangster now spreads God's love, instead of fear ... Court ruling upholds
convert's freedom ... Youth to gather in Dunedin for mini-WYD ...
Christchurch strives to regain non-practising Catholics ... Papal award
honours Mercy sister ... Bishop's tavern talks attracts 100 ... NZ Catholic
offering a journalism scholarship for ninth successive year ... Richmond
pupils get behind Book Week ... Paper delivery problem ... ERO File
FEATURES
When will a new day dawn for troubled Darfur? ... Christian agencies build
up Darfur's community groups ... Govt neglect fed tragedy of Darfur ...
Historic church a jewel in Galway ... Bishops give guidance for voting in
this year's election ... Palmerston North parishes lose and gain priests
OPINION
Ronald Rolheiser: Prophecy - challenge and comfort ... Sue Jones: Young can
teach the rest of us about love ... Jack Ward: Humanae Vitae's wisdom now
clear ... Editorial: Bishops ask the right questions ... Malcolm Evans ...
Letters ... More WYD pilgrims reflect
INTERNATIONAL
Games used to highlight China abuses ... Anglican division means challenge
for Catholic Church ... Williams wants hold on same-sex unions ... Women
seen as second-class citizens of Church ... The Pope: Generosity to young
important ... Priests paddle for parish progress ... Bard a Doolan? ... The
Pope uses Sino language ... Stop racism, allow peace in Georgia, says Pope
... Magazine's fascism criticism raises a storm in Italy ... Prelates
protest plans to penalise large families ... Name of God to be avoided ...
Party presents abortion position ... WYD pilgrims apply for asylum ... In
Brief
REGULAR FEATURES
Papal Prayer, Young Adults, Books, Monitor, Clips, Catholic.Geek, Tape Deck,
Scripture, Feasts, Liturgical Calendar, The Doolans, God in the Garden,
Caption Contest, Who Said?, 40 Years Ago, Dio. Diary, Cryptic Crossword,
That Word!, Holy Lives, Kit's Corner, Photo Prayer, Wit's End.
ADVERTISING FEATURE
Legal services
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FROM THE SECULAR MEDIA
President after 45 years
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/4665247a6502.html
After 105 years the Palmerston North branch of the Hibernian Catholic
Benefit Society has had one of its own elected as president of the
organisation's national council...
JPC retains Chanel Shield
The Daily Post (Rotorua) â€" â€" A11 â€" 21 August 2008
On the weekend of August 9, five Catholic Secondary Schools from across the
middle North Island competed in the Chanel Shield, an annual drama
competition. John Paul College hosted the competition this year... [This
story is not available on the newspaper's free Website]
Principal shares secrets for getting the best out of kids (video report)
http://www.3news.co.nz/National/Story/tabid/423/articleID/67953/cat/58/Default.a\
spx
Rosmini College's Tom Gerrard, one of New Zealand's longest-serving
principals, talks to Ali Ikram about Rosmini College's record of getting the
best out of boys, and the days of the cane.
Film on Jesus to be shot in New Zealand
http://www.3news.co.nz/FilmonJesustobeshotinNewZealand/tabid/418/articleID/67967\
/cat/56/Default.aspx
A movie on the life of Jesus will be shot in New Zealand next year.
Independent film Kingdom Come will be based in Wellington, the Dominion Post
reported...
Kids licensed to learn (photo)
Piako Post
http://tinyurl.com/57ppuq
Students at Morrinsville's St Joseph's Catholic School have been issued with
a licence to play and learn, an integral part of the school's new
behavioural management procedure ...
Teachers wired for sound
http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/newsdetail1.asp?storyID=143018
Tawa's St Francis Xavier School has found an improvement in the performance
of its pupils when teachers were wired for sound...
Hokianga loses loyal servant and kaumatua (photo)
http://www.northernadvocate.co.nz/storyprint.cfm?storyID=3779008
A kaumatua recognised in this year's New Year's Honours for decades of
service to the people of the Hokianga has died. Joseph Topia was one of the
founders of the Hokianga Health Trust, an active member of the Catholic
Church and a key player in the Panguru community...
North farewells Papa Joseph
Northern Advocate (Whangarei) â€" 2 - 19 August 2008
It was a sad day when the North Hokianga settlement of Panguru farewelled
Joe Topia last month, but in death, as in life, he brought his whanau and
the Hokianga community together... (This story is not avaialble on the
newspaper's free Website)
Retreat centre celebrates official opening
Wairarapa Times-Age
http://tinyurl.com/55cr8t
Eketahuna's old folks' home has a fresh take on life after being relocated
to a new home at the base of the Rimutaka Range as part of a Catholic lay
community... ( http://www.magnificat.org.nz/venues.php - see also
'Inspirational TV' below)
Sanctuary ! (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/eveningstandard/4662753a6503.html
Tradition has it that a person in trouble can flee to a church and be
granted sanctuary, but does it work today? Have churches and church
buildings changed so much that sanctuary is a forgotten principle? Mervyn
Dykes investigates...
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INSPIRATIONAL TV
http://inspirationaltv.net
'Zero Budget'
A new retreat centre in the Wairarapa driven by vision, not budget
'The Man'
A reading and discussion of Matthew 16:13-20 with Very Rev. Frank Nelson and
Rev. Jenny Wilkens of St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.
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'BEING FRANK'
http://www.beingfrank.co.nz
Blogs about Catholic life in New Zealand, sponsored by 'NZ Catholic'
newspaper. Some recent topics ...
Got Soul? (When is the soul infused by the Creator?) ... Are we idolaters?
(when public figures disappoint) ... Spot the Catholic school kid (RE,
Catholic school leavers, and the Catholic faith) ... Say what?! (the
permanent diaconate) ... A Feast of Assumptions (on attending a vigil Mass
for the Feast of the Assumption)
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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC
Analysis and commentary by John R. Allen
http://ncrcafe.org/node/507
In Ossetia, could religion be part of the solution?
Few analysts so far seem to have noticed, but the crisis du jour in the
Caucasus, this time focusing on the tiny breakaway Georgian province of
South Ossetia, may be most remarkable for what it's not. For once in this
volatile part of the world, religion does not appear to be a driving force
in the conflict...
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WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH (Regularly updated)
http://www.cathcom.org.nz
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
http://www.romereports.com (video)
*******************************************************
EMPLOYMENT
[Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the
Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/vacancy.php ]
[Vacancies in Catholic Youth Ministry are advertised on the Job Bank page of
the National Council for Young Catholics: http://ncyc.org.nz ]
'NZ CATHOLIC' - Issue 298, August 24 - September 6, 2008
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
NATIONAL
Bishops release guide to voting in election ... American abortion study
defective, says NZ scientist ... Meeting Pope encourages Kiwi seminarian ...
Ex-gangster now spreads God's love, instead of fear ... Court ruling upholds
convert's freedom ... Youth to gather in Dunedin for mini-WYD ...
Christchurch strives to regain non-practising Catholics ... Papal award
honours Mercy sister ... Bishop's tavern talks attracts 100 ... NZ Catholic
offering a journalism scholarship for ninth successive year ... Richmond
pupils get behind Book Week ... Paper delivery problem ... ERO File
FEATURES
When will a new day dawn for troubled Darfur? ... Christian agencies build
up Darfur's community groups ... Govt neglect fed tragedy of Darfur ...
Historic church a jewel in Galway ... Bishops give guidance for voting in
this year's election ... Palmerston North parishes lose and gain priests
OPINION
Ronald Rolheiser: Prophecy - challenge and comfort ... Sue Jones: Young can
teach the rest of us about love ... Jack Ward: Humanae Vitae's wisdom now
clear ... Editorial: Bishops ask the right questions ... Malcolm Evans ...
Letters ... More WYD pilgrims reflect
INTERNATIONAL
Games used to highlight China abuses ... Anglican division means challenge
for Catholic Church ... Williams wants hold on same-sex unions ... Women
seen as second-class citizens of Church ... The Pope: Generosity to young
important ... Priests paddle for parish progress ... Bard a Doolan? ... The
Pope uses Sino language ... Stop racism, allow peace in Georgia, says Pope
... Magazine's fascism criticism raises a storm in Italy ... Prelates
protest plans to penalise large families ... Name of God to be avoided ...
Party presents abortion position ... WYD pilgrims apply for asylum ... In
Brief
REGULAR FEATURES
Papal Prayer, Young Adults, Books, Monitor, Clips, Catholic.Geek, Tape Deck,
Scripture, Feasts, Liturgical Calendar, The Doolans, God in the Garden,
Caption Contest, Who Said?, 40 Years Ago, Dio. Diary, Cryptic Crossword,
That Word!, Holy Lives, Kit's Corner, Photo Prayer, Wit's End.
ADVERTISING FEATURE
Legal services
************************************************
FROM THE SECULAR MEDIA
President after 45 years
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/4665247a6502.html
After 105 years the Palmerston North branch of the Hibernian Catholic
Benefit Society has had one of its own elected as president of the
organisation's national council...
JPC retains Chanel Shield
The Daily Post (Rotorua) â€" â€" A11 â€" 21 August 2008
On the weekend of August 9, five Catholic Secondary Schools from across the
middle North Island competed in the Chanel Shield, an annual drama
competition. John Paul College hosted the competition this year... [This
story is not available on the newspaper's free Website]
Principal shares secrets for getting the best out of kids (video report)
http://www.3news.co.nz/National/Story/tabid/423/articleID/67953/cat/58/Default.a\
spx
Rosmini College's Tom Gerrard, one of New Zealand's longest-serving
principals, talks to Ali Ikram about Rosmini College's record of getting the
best out of boys, and the days of the cane.
Film on Jesus to be shot in New Zealand
http://www.3news.co.nz/FilmonJesustobeshotinNewZealand/tabid/418/articleID/67967\
/cat/56/Default.aspx
A movie on the life of Jesus will be shot in New Zealand next year.
Independent film Kingdom Come will be based in Wellington, the Dominion Post
reported...
Kids licensed to learn (photo)
Piako Post
http://tinyurl.com/57ppuq
Students at Morrinsville's St Joseph's Catholic School have been issued with
a licence to play and learn, an integral part of the school's new
behavioural management procedure ...
Teachers wired for sound
http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/newsdetail1.asp?storyID=143018
Tawa's St Francis Xavier School has found an improvement in the performance
of its pupils when teachers were wired for sound...
Hokianga loses loyal servant and kaumatua (photo)
http://www.northernadvocate.co.nz/storyprint.cfm?storyID=3779008
A kaumatua recognised in this year's New Year's Honours for decades of
service to the people of the Hokianga has died. Joseph Topia was one of the
founders of the Hokianga Health Trust, an active member of the Catholic
Church and a key player in the Panguru community...
North farewells Papa Joseph
Northern Advocate (Whangarei) â€" 2 - 19 August 2008
It was a sad day when the North Hokianga settlement of Panguru farewelled
Joe Topia last month, but in death, as in life, he brought his whanau and
the Hokianga community together... (This story is not avaialble on the
newspaper's free Website)
Retreat centre celebrates official opening
Wairarapa Times-Age
http://tinyurl.com/55cr8t
Eketahuna's old folks' home has a fresh take on life after being relocated
to a new home at the base of the Rimutaka Range as part of a Catholic lay
community... ( http://www.magnificat.org.nz/venues.php - see also
'Inspirational TV' below)
Sanctuary ! (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/eveningstandard/4662753a6503.html
Tradition has it that a person in trouble can flee to a church and be
granted sanctuary, but does it work today? Have churches and church
buildings changed so much that sanctuary is a forgotten principle? Mervyn
Dykes investigates...
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INSPIRATIONAL TV
http://inspirationaltv.net
'Zero Budget'
A new retreat centre in the Wairarapa driven by vision, not budget
'The Man'
A reading and discussion of Matthew 16:13-20 with Very Rev. Frank Nelson and
Rev. Jenny Wilkens of St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.
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'BEING FRANK'
http://www.beingfrank.co.nz
Blogs about Catholic life in New Zealand, sponsored by 'NZ Catholic'
newspaper. Some recent topics ...
Got Soul? (When is the soul infused by the Creator?) ... Are we idolaters?
(when public figures disappoint) ... Spot the Catholic school kid (RE,
Catholic school leavers, and the Catholic faith) ... Say what?! (the
permanent diaconate) ... A Feast of Assumptions (on attending a vigil Mass
for the Feast of the Assumption)
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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC
Analysis and commentary by John R. Allen
http://ncrcafe.org/node/507
In Ossetia, could religion be part of the solution?
Few analysts so far seem to have noticed, but the crisis du jour in the
Caucasus, this time focusing on the tiny breakaway Georgian province of
South Ossetia, may be most remarkable for what it's not. For once in this
volatile part of the world, religion does not appear to be a driving force
in the conflict...
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WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH (Regularly updated)
http://www.cathcom.org.nz
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
http://www.romereports.com (video)
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EMPLOYMENT
[Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the
Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/vacancy.php ]
[Vacancies in Catholic Youth Ministry are advertised on the Job Bank page of
the National Council for Young Catholics: http://ncyc.org.nz ]
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