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'WEL-COM' - A Catholic newspaper for the Wellington and Palmerston North
dioceses

http://www.welcom.org.nz

News
Abortion takes an unexpected toll, many women agree ... Retreat team booked
out for '09 ... Drop in inequality good, but plight of the poorest unclear
...

World News

Columns
Editorial: immorality in financial crash ... Archbishop's column: WYD sparks
priestly contemplation ... Kieran Fenn FMS: Paul to the Corinthians: Get the
body right ...

Schools
Sacred Heart Lower Hutt stands in tribute to long-time DRS ... Masterton
principal sixth in the world ... Silverstream Vinnies

Features
Poverty in an affluent society ... World Youth Day a mixed bag with a
positive challenge ... Pilgrims reflect on the WYD experience

Wellington
The cathedral 160 years ago ... Sister John Bosco Fraser RSM RIP ... God
gave us a gift in Sr Jean-Marie McErlane

Palmerston North
The legacy of World Youth Day ... Valuable lessons for relationships in
ferry travel ... World Youth Day a community experience: Palmerston North
pilgrims reflect

Reflect
Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A: Matthew 22:15-21

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CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS NZ

http://www.cathcom.org.nz/media.php

Catholic Matchmaker website: a safe place for Catholics to meet Catholics
(22 October 2008)
Catholic Matchmaker New Zealand made a ground-breaking announcement to the
media in August 2007. They became the first Catholic matchmaker site to
receive official support from the Catholic Church. Archbishop John Dew of
Wellington, followed by the other Catholic Bishops in New Zealand, gave
permission to promote Catholic Matchmaker in their dioceses. Some Australian
bishops have also given permission to promote this service...

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

No pain, no gain (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dailynews/4738843a6554.html
There were screams of pain - but it was all in a good cause as Hamilton's
Sacred Heart Girls' College held a CanTeen fundraiser yesterday.

Community-minded nun top gardener
http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/newsdetail1.asp?storyID=146729
Eighty-six-year-old Sister Loyola Galvin from the Sisters of Compassion has
been named New Zealand Gardener of the Year...

Radio NZ. 'Saturday Morning' with Kim Hill. Interview with Sister Loyola
Galvin, the 86 year-old organiser of community gardening, who has been named
national NZ Gardener of the Year 2008.
http://www.radionz.co.nz/audio/national/sat/2008/10/25/sister_loyola_galvin_the_\
gardening_nun

$18m in capital funding for Sancta Maria College
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0810/S00444.htm
Education Minister Chris Carter announced today at the opening of the brand
new St Anne teaching block at Sancta Maria College, that the Government has
agreed to contribute $18.888 million in capital funding toward the cost of
the building. Sancta Maria School is a year 7 to 13 Catholic state
integrated school in Flat Bush, Manukau.

Totally devoted . . .
The Timaru Herald | 25 Oct 2008 | Page: 21
Applying makeup, choosing what to wear, surfing the channels on television â€"
normal everyday activities for most New Zealanders. Two Temuka women,
however, are getting used to undertaking these tasks after years of banning
them from their...

Feature slideshow
The Timaru Herald | 25 Oct 2008 | Page: 3
http://www.stuff.co.nz/timaruherald/0a25383.html?source=nav
A new audio slideshow is now on the Timaru Herald website in relation to
today’s feature (page 21) on two Temuka Catholic sisters. The slideshow
includes photos of the St Josephs’ convent and Sister Lorraine Gaines
speaking about her life. [On Sunday morning, 26 October 2008, this slideshow
had still not appeared on the newspaper's audio slideshow Web page - ML]

Ceremonial start to church
Bay of Plenty Times â€" â€" K06 â€" 21 October 2008
The weather was kind, the parishioners were present and so the first sod of
the new St Pius Catholic Church and Community Centre in Beach Rd was
ceremonially turned on Sunday, October 5...

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INSPIRATIONAL TV

http://inspirationaltv.net

'Wealthy in Family and Friends'
Sister Mary Scanlon talks to Pat Hutchison - mother, widow, artist,
archivist and gardener - about faith and aging.

'Love Deeply'
A reading and discussion of Matthew 22:34-40 with Father Thige O'Leary and
Kathryn McIver at St Mary of the angels, Wellington.

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'BEING FRANK'

http://www.beingfrank.co.nz

Blogs about Catholic life in New Zealand. Some current topics ...

Emotional Rollercoaster (emotion in worship) ... It’s all in the delivery
(politics and the election) ... Revelation, self-communication and coffee
(on being enrolled in Good Shepherd College’s distance learning theology
programme) ... "Render unto Caesar" (on a favourite Gospel reading) ... "I
mean the Bare Necessities, Or Mother Nature’s recipes ..." (perhaps you’re
more worthwhile than you think)

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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen, Jr.

http://ncrcafe.org/node/507

Serious Catholics wind up 'politically homeless' in America
On the lecture circuit I've been repeatedly asked for a take on the
election, and so this week I'll summarize what I typically say in terms of
three points to ponder about seeing the race through Catholic eyes -- points
which, at least from where I sit, have not yet attracted the consideration
they merit...

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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

Catholic Men's Residential Retreat Weekend
Teapot Valley Christian Camp, Brightwater, Nelson.
5.30pm Friday 31 October - 3pm Sunday 2 November 2008
Details in 'Welcom' October 2008 p.19 and from George tel (03) 547 4649;
Bernard tel (03) 5465 1811

'Winter Sun: Unpacking World Youth Day'
The 2008 'NZ Catholic' lecture with Archbishop Mark Colerdige of Canberra
and Goulburn
** Auckland: Monday Nov. 17, St Beenedict's Chruch Newton, 7.30 pm.
** Wellington: Tuesday Nov. 18, St Joseph's Church, Mt Victoria, 7.30pm.
** Christchurch: Wednesday Nov. 19, Villa Maria College, Upper Riccarton,
7.30pm.
Admission: Adults: $10; college students (with ID) $5.

'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 ]

NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference. Communications Advisor
Details in 'NZ Catholic' issue 302, October 19 - November 1 2008 p.23 and
from Mike Hurdle at Micah Partners, PO Box 499, Wellington; tel: 04 499
4749; mobile: 021 552 929; fax: 04 499 7375; email:
contact@micahpartners.co.nz Applications close 27 October 2008

Diocesan Liturgy Educator. Palmerston North Diocese.
http://www.pn.catholic.org.nz
Details in 'Wel-com' October 2008 p.13, at
http://www.pn.catholic.org.nz/?sid=208 , in 'NZ Catholic' issue 302, October
19 - November 1 2008 p.22, and from Mark Richards, Diocese of Palmerston
North, Private Bag 11012, Palmerston North , tel. 06 350-3823

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'NZ CATHOLIC' - http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

In issue 302, October 19 - November 1 2008 ...

Advertising feature: Residential care hospitals and homes

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Mass to farewell Catholic priest (full text)
http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/newsdetail1.asp?storyID=146148
Wellington's Catholic community farewells one of its best-loved priests
today. Father Bernie (Bernard) Hehir, aged 82, died last Wednesday after 58
years of service in Wellington, mainly at St Theresa's in Karori. He played
a huge role in radio and television church broadcasts and he was the
founding editor of monthly newspaper Wel-com which celebrated 25 years this
year. Fr. Bernie's requiem mass will be held today at 1pm at St Theresa's
Church.

'Anxious' sisters accept closure (photo)
http://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/27724/039anxious039-sisters-accept-closure
After a lifetime devoted to the Sisters of Mercy religious order, the
retired sisters at Dunedin's McAuley House rest-home will require
alternative accommodation when the rest-home closes - with the loss of 19
jobs - next month....

Special celebrations of the past (photos)
Ruapehu Press
http://tinyurl.com/3pcpf5
Taumarunui's Immaculate Conception Parish held its centenary celebrations at
the weekend ...

An Irish tale of New Zealand
The Kapiti Observer
http://tinyurl.com/524j6h
The national Feis in Kapiti, this year's gathering of Irish migrants and New
Zealanders of Irish descent, will be the setting for the launch of a
fact-based novel by Paekakariki writer David McGill ...

Schools part of Helensville's heritage day (photo)
Rodney Times
http://tinyurl.com/3fjhuy
Celebrating education will be part of Helensville's heritage day on Sunday
November 9. The former St Dominic's Convent house is one of the properties
featured ...

Anti-spiking device wins YES awards
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/ED0810/S00065.htm
A device designed to stop drink spiking has won its Catholic Cathedral
College company this year's Canterbury regional Young Enterprise Scheme
Award...

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INSPIRATIONAL TV

http://inspirationaltv.net

'Expression with passion'
An exhibition of the art of St Catherine's College senior students

'Living simply'
Part two of a series in which priests and religious speak briefly about
their vocations. This week: Sister Raylene (Sisters of Mercy), a Sister of
Nazareth, John (a Marist priest), Sister Marietta (Missionary Sisters of the
Society of Mary)

'A trap is set'
A reading and discussion of Matthew 22:15-21 with Very Rev. Frank Nelson and
Rev. Dr Godfrey Nicholson at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.

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NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC PODCASTS

http://station15.libsyn.com

The 15th Station - Wed, 15 October 2008
Episode 15 - Well, what did you expect?
In this episode, we talk about the NZ election, the American election,
welfare and the election, the synod of Bishops and the Bible, and an
IronicCatholic story about complaining parishoners becoming diocesan
hermits!

Catechiwi -- Episode 2 - Wed, 8 October 2008
Fr Merv Duffy returns for the second episode of Catechiwi, the new monthly
podcast in The 15th Station stable. In the October programme, NZ Catholic
editor Gavin Abraham asks Fr Merv about Mary -- who she was, what her role
was in the life of Jesus, how the Church honours her and much more. And, as
a Marist priest, Fr Merv certainly knows a thing or two about this wonderful
woman.

Familia - Episode 2 - Election Special - Wed, 1 October 2008
With just over 5 weeks to go until the NZ General Election and the US
Presidential Election, we thought that it would be a good idea to have a
special election edition of the Familia Podcast. In this edition we speak to
Father Peter Fitzsimons about politics, morality and voting, and we offer
some practical tips to consider when thinking about casting your vote.

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'BEING FRANK'

http://www.beingfrank.co.nz

Blogs about Catholic life in New Zealand. Some current topics ...

My Plan; God’s Loving Laughter (from Protestant to Catholic) ... One vote
can make a difference (abortion and politics) ... Changes (comings and
goings on 'Being Frank') ... What’s in a name? (How hard could it be to
choose a baby name?) ... Go back to sleep NZ (the NZ media and the election)

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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen, Jr.

http://ncrcafe.org/node/507

The Synod on the Bible looks for middle ground; A 'poignant' press
conference
As the Oct. 5-26 Synod of Bishops on the Bible moves into its
"sausage-grinding" phase, working on propositions that will be submitted to
the pope and a concluding message to the world, it already seems possible to
anticipate several of its conclusions, at least at a fairly high level of
magnification. One might say that the synod, dedicated to "The Word of God
in the Life and Mission of the Church," is trying to steer a middle course
between two extremes: Biblical fundamentalism, and secular skepticism ...

Also: Daily news and updates form the Synod of Bishops on the Word of God

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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

Catholic Men's Residential Retreat Weekend
Teapot Valley Christian Camp, Brightwater, Nelson.
5.30pm Friday 31 October - 3pm Sunday 2 November 2008
Details in 'Welcom' October 2008 p.19 and from George tel (03) 547 4649;
Bernard tel (03) 5465 1811

'Winter Sun: Unpacking World Youth Day'
The 2008 'NZ Catholic' lecture with Archbishop Mark Colerdige of Canberra
and Goulburn
** Auckland: Monday Nov. 17, St Beenedict's Chruch Newton, 7.30 pm.
** Wellington: Tuesday Nov. 18, St Joseph's Church, Mt Victoria, 7.30pm.
** Christchurch: Wednesday Nov. 19, Villa Maria College, Upper Riccarton,
7.30pm.
Admission: Adults: $10; college students (with ID) $5.

'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 ]

Wellington Catholic Education Centre. Director.
http://www.wcec.org.nz
Details in 'NZ Catholic' issue 301 Oct 5-18 2008 p.23, in 'Wel-com October
2008 p.3, at http://www.cathnews.com/article.aspx?aeid=9143 , and from
John Butterfield, General Manager, Archdiocese of Wellington, PO Box 1937,
Thorndon, Wellington 6140. Tel: 04 496 1788
E-mail: j.butterfield@wn.catholic.org.nz Applications close: 24 October
2008.

Archdiocese of Wellington. General Manager.
http://www.wn.catholic.org.nz
Details in 'NZ Catholic' issue 301 Oct 5-18 2008 p.23, in 'Wel-com October
2008 p.3, and from Mike Hurdle or Catharina Vossen at Micah Partners, PO Box
499, Wellington. Tel: 04 499 4749; mobile: 021 552 929; fax: 04 499 7375;
email: contact@micahpartners.co.nz Applications close 17 October 2008

NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference. Communications Advisor
Details in 'NZ Catholic' issue 302, October 19 - November 1 2008 p.23 and
from Mike Hurdle at Micah Partners, PO Box 499, Wellington; tel: 04 499
4749; mobile: 021 552 929; fax: 04 499 7375; email:
contact@micahpartners.co.nz Applications close 27 October 2008

Diocesan Liturgy Educator. Palmerston North Diocese.
http://www.pn.catholic.org.nz
Details in 'Wel-com' October 2008 p.13, at
http://www.pn.catholic.org.nz/?sid=208 , in 'NZ Catholic' issue 302, October
19 - November 1 2008 p.22, and from Mark Richards, Diocese of Palmerston
North, Private Bag 11012, Palmerston North , tel. 06 350-3823.

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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS

Southland migrants isolated and ignored
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/nelsonmail/4724586a6417.html
One thousand Filipino workers are among an influx of migrant workers to
descend on Southland during the past six months, leaving the region
struggling to meet their needs...

St Michael's now 50 years young (full text)
The Daily Post (Rotorua) W06 â€" 10 October 2008
The St Michael's Catholic School reunion went off with a bang. The school
was celebrating its 50th reunion jubilee. Generations of families have been
through the school with many going back as teachers. The school has a strong
focus on Christian values and the importance of families.

Volunteer work is recognised (photo)
Papakura Courier
http://tinyurl.com/3j7nyg
Rain, hail or shine, grandmother Mary Jones is determined to ensure St
Mary's School students get across Clark Rd safely ...

Parish history connects with community (photo)
Western Leader
http://tinyurl.com/5x63f8
Opera singer Kiri Te Kanawa, 60s guitar legend Peter Posa and controversial
priest and radio talkback host Felix Donnelly - all are names associated
with Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Glen Eden ...

Agencies criticise tax cut decision for beneficiaries
http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/stories/2008/10/06/1243793c6795
The Government's decision not to pass on tax cuts to beneficiaries ignores
the country's most vulnerable citizens, say some social agencies. Mike
Smith, director of Catholic aid agency Caritas, says that is a cruel blow
for those struggling the most with rising food and petrol prices...

Vocation match or meet a Catholic on the net
http://www.cathnews.com/article.aspx?aeid=9374
An online vocation guide website, Vocation Match http://vocationmatch.com
reports that nearly 7,000 people interested in religious vocations have
requested information meanwhile Catholic marriage matchmaking site,
MeetaCatholic http://www.MeetaCatholic.com, is expanding in Australia...

Catholic Matchmaker One Year On, and Branches Out to Australia!
http://www.prarticle.com/press-release/?Catholic-Matchmaker-One-Year-On-and-Bran\
ches-Out-to-Australia!&pr=5143

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INSPIRATIONAL TV

http://inspirationaltv.net

'Living with complete devotion'
Brother Kevin, Sisters Anna, Veronica and Bertha and Father Rick speak about
their vocations to the religious life and the priesthood.

'A wedding invitation'
A reading and discussion of Matthew 22:1-14 with Very Rev. Frank Nelson and
Rev. Dr Godfrey Nicholson at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.

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'BEING FRANK'

http://www.beingfrank.co.nz

Blogs about Catholic life in New Zealand. Some current topics ...

What a History! (on the fiftieth anniversary of Pope Pius XII’s death) ... I
give up (a blogger's last post) ... Responsible faith begins with humility
... Surely there’s a better way? (politics and the poor) ... Angels and
Demons

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PERIODICALS AND NEWSLETTERS

Marist Messenger - October 2008
http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz

NZ Catholic Education Office. 'Lighting New Fires' - September 2008, with
Catholic schools' Supplement
http://www.nzceo.catholic.org.nz/pages/resourcesubpages/lighting-new-fires.html

Catholic Diocese of Christchurch. 'Inform', the diocesan newsletter -
September 2008
http://www.chch.catholic.org.nz/?sid=25

Marist Brothers' 'Marist Family Newsletter' - September 2008
http://www.maristbrothers.org.nz/Marist%20Family%20News.htm

The Nathaniel Centre - The NZ Catholic Bioethics Centre. 'The Nathaniel
Report' - issue twenty-five
http://www.nathaniel.org.nz/?sid=5

Tui Motu Interislands - September 2008
http://www.tuimotu.org

St Columban's Missionary Society. 'The Far East' - October 2008
http://www.columban.org.au/?MID=200510192652

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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen, Jr.

http://ncrcafe.org/node/507

Synod on the Bible: Shaping the imaginations of 1.2 billion Catholics
For better or worse, competing interpretations of the Bible can move armies,
shape what's taught in science courses, determine who can marry and who
can't, and influence whether convicts are put to death. Sometimes, how
people read the Bible affects the outcome of elections. It may even
influence how a broad swath of humanity interprets the present economic
crisis. Given all that, the conversations over these three weeks about how
to shape the biblical imaginations of 1.2 billion Catholics around the world
are well worth following -- even if it takes wading through a bit of
minutiae in order to glean the big picture...

Also: Daily news and updates form the Synod of Bishops on the Word of God

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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

Catholic Men's Residential Retreat Weekend
Teapot Valley Christian Camp, Brightwater, Nelson.
5.30pm Friday 31 October - 3pm Sunday 2 November 2008
Details in 'Welcom' October 2008 p.19 and from George tel (03) 547 4649;
Bernard tel (03) 5465 1811

'Winter Sun: Unpacking World Youth Day'
The 2008 'NZ Catholic' lecture with Archbishop Mark Colerdige of Canberra
and Goulburn
** Auckland: Monday Nov. 17, St Beenedict's Chruch Newton, 7.30 pm.
** Wellington: Tuesday Nov. 18, St Joseph's Church, Mt Victoria, 7.30pm.
** Christchurch: Wednesday Nov. 19, Villa Maria College, Upper Riccarton,
7.30pm.
Admission: Adults: $10; college students (with ID) $5.

'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' 300, September 21 - October 4, 2008 p.23 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

NZ Catholic Bishops' Conference. Business Administrator
Details in 'NZ Catholic' issue 301 Oct 5-18 2008 p.23, in 'Wel-com' October
2008 p.7, and from Anne Dickinson, tel (04) 496 1747; e-mail:
adickinson@nzcbc.org.nz Applications close October 17 2008.

Diocesan Liturgy Educator. Palmerston North Diocese.
http://www.pn.catholic.org.nz
Details in 'Wel-com' October 2008 p.13, at
http://www.pn.catholic.org.nz/?sid=208 , and from Mark Richards, Diocese of
Palmerston North, Private Bag 11012, Palmerston North , tel. 06 350-3823.
Applications close 17th October 2008,

Wellington Catholic Education Centre. Director.
http://www.wcec.org.nz
Details in 'NZ Catholic' issue 301 Oct 5-18 2008 p.23, in 'Wel-com October
2008 p.3, at http://www.cathnews.com/article.aspx?aeid=9143 , and from
John Butterfield, General Manager, Archdiocese of Wellington, PO Box 1937,
Thorndon, Wellington 6140. Tel: 04 496 1788
E-mail: j.butterfield@wn.catholic.org.nz Applications close: 24 October
2008.

Archdiocese of Wellington. General Manager.
http://www.wn.catholic.org.nz
Details in 'NZ Catholic' issue 301 Oct 5-18 2008 p.23, in 'Wel-com October
2008 p.3, and from Mike Hurdle or Catharina Vossen at Micah Partners, PO Box
499, Wellington. Tel: 04 499 4749; mobile: 021 552 929; fax: 04 499 7375;
email: contact@micahpartners.co.nz Applications close 17 October 2008