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NEWS & NOTES - 25 October 2009
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Bishops play down Vatican move
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/2996411/Bishops-play-down-Vatican-move
Bishops in New Zealand have played down the potential impacts of a move by the Vatican to allow Anglicans to join the Catholic Church. Pope Benedict XVI has approved a move that will allow former Anglicans to take full Catholic communion.
Archbishops relaxed over Vatican reception
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0910/S00409.htm
The Archbishops of the Anglican Church here are relaxed about the Vatican’s moves to ease the way for some traditionalist Anglicans to join the Roman Catholic Church.
Kavanagh principal Paul Ferris to retire
http://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/79157/kavanagh-principal-paul-ferris-retire
Kavanagh College principal Paul Ferris has announced he will retire in July next year. The 61-year-old has been a principal for 34 years, 18 of them at Kavanagh College.
District loses 'Mr Helpfulness'
Piako Post
http://tinyurl.com/yztqfuy
Dave Cooper was a Morrinsville giant. He was the town's last mayor before amalgamation, a volunteer fireman for almost four decades, president of the RSA, and his shoulder was put to every community wheel that deserved his weight.
Home's new wing nears completion (photo)
Upper Hutt Leader
http://tinyurl.com/yfgwbnm
Construction of the Home of Compassion's new 16-bed wing for people with dementia is nearly finished.
All the world's his stage (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/arts/2987865/All-the-worlds-his-stage
Lower Hutt sports fanatic Sepelini Mua'au is more at home on the rugby league field than performing in a Shakespearean play. The 16-year-old St Bernard's College pupil was one of 24 Kiwis pupils selected to spend three weeks observing, studying and performing Shakespeare's plays in England.
Tongan priest leads appeal for island home
http://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/news/2985536/Tongan-priest-leads-appeal-for-island-home
Marlborough's Tongan Catholic priest, Wellington-based Father Mateo Kivalu, is following his Niuatoputapu tsunami appeal with a month-long visit to Tonga to help his people. When he returns at the end of November he wants to be accepted as a New Zealand permanent resident, and to be able to build on his spiritual and pastoral care work here.
Maria Widagdo: The path to independence (photo)
http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2009/10/21/maria-widagdo-the-path-independence.html
An interview with Dr Maria Wi-dagdo, director of the Yakkum Rehabilitation Center for handicapped children and young adults in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, which was co-founded by a New Zealander, the late Colin McLennan. The Center's Website: http://www.rehabilitasi-yakkum.or.id
A tale of two missionaries and a historian (photo)
http://tinyurl.com/ygexrxu
Taupo Times
A story written more than 100 years ago by one French missionary about another has found its way back into print.
US Peace Activist John Dear To Visit From 28 Oct.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0910/S00289.htm
American peace activist, author, lecturer and 2008 Nobel Prize nominee John Dear will be in New Zealand for a week from 28 October to speak at public lectures throughout the country. He will also meet with members of the group who caused an estimated $1m damage in an attack on a US spybase in 2008. The Prime Minister described the attack as a “senseless act of criminal vandalism”.
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INSPIRATIONAL TV - http://inspirationaltv.net
Praying the Scriptures: A reading and reflection on Mark 10:46-52 with Fr Paul Coleman SJ, an exponent of the Ignatian method of prayer.
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'BEING FRANK' - http://www.beingfrank.co.nz
New Zealand Catholic Blogs. Some current topics ...
Talk about a conversion at gunpoint… (video: robbery suspect prays with victim) ... Travel diary (the churches of Florence; Mass in Europe) ... Angli-CAN! (Fr George Rutler, a convert from the Anglican Communion, on the new Apostolic Constitution) ... Signs of peace… (the Sign of Peace at Mass in DR Congo) ... Equal, but very very different (marriage in practice) ... A longing for happiness and peace (Pope Benedict's address to young people in the Czech Republic)
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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen, Jr.
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic
Where do Catholics and Anglicans stand now?
http://ncronline.org/news/what-vaticans-welcome-anglicans-means
This week's big Vatican story is obviously the decision to create special structures, called "personal ordinariates", to welcome Anglicans seeking to join the Catholic church. In some reports, the move was touted as a bold gambit to end the schism that began with the English Reformation in the 16th century -- a dubious bit of spin, given that the actual number of Anglicans likely to sign up for one of these ordinariates will almost certainly be quite small...
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WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
http://www.romereports.com (video)
http://www.youtube.com/vatican (news of Pope Benedict - video)
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EMPLOYMENT
[Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Vacancies section of the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz ]
[Vacancies for Catholic youth workers are advertised on the Vacancies page of Connect.org.nz: http://www.connect.org.nz ]
Editor, Tui Motu InterIslands
http://www.tuimotu.org
Details in 'NZ Catholic' October 18 - 31 2009 p.27 and from Tui Motu, PO Box 6404, Dunedin North 9059; e-mail: tuimotu@earthlight.co.nz Applications close 30 October 2009.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Sunday, October 18, 2009
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NEWS & NOTES - 18 October 2009
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'NZ CATHOLIC' - October 18 - 31 2009, no. 327
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
In this issue ... New saints offer model of Christian vocation, Pope says ... Kiwis assist Samoan relief at home and in Samoa ... Meeting aid commitments a matter of political will, Caritas head says ... Song-of-the-year singer follows God's call to speak for the unborn ... Auckland deacon makes history ... Advertising features: Hearts Aflame Catholic Summer School ... Hospitals and Homes ... Mahitahi Catholic Overseas Volunteers.
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Principal feels like celebrity (photo)
Taupo Times
http://tinyurl.com/ykqn9kl
Newly-appointed St Patrick's Catholic School principal Danny Nicholls may have only stepped into the role this week, but he says he feels like a celebrity in the playground.
Catholics fizz but watchdog says Illicit Cola advert does no evil
Sunday Star Times | 18 Oct 2009 Page: 6
Poking fun at the Catholic Church may be a sin in the eyes of believers but it is not in the eyes of New Zealand’s advertising watchdog. It has rejected multiple complaints about a television advertisement for the energy drink Illicit Cola,
Complex under way
The Nelson Mail | 17 Oct 2009 Page: 3
A $1.2 million hall and administration block under construction at St Joseph’s School in Nelson is due to be completed by Coman Construction next April.
Painters get on top of the job (photo)
http://www.ashburtonguardian.co.nz/news/ashburton-news/painters-get-on-top-of-the-job-719-0.html
A team of painters restoring windowsills at the historic Holy Name Church in Ashburton will have a bird’s-eye view of the town next week.
Board shows Jim appreciation (photo)
Cambridge Edition
http://tinyurl.com/yz4cwcp
The Cambridge Community Board has given Jim Wilkinson a Community Service Award for his vision and leadership over many years.
Crowds gather to bring and buy for Samoa (photo)
http://www.stats.govt.nz/products-and-services/info-releases/~/link.aspx?_id=2A2BE2696C0A436892985CA72AC7469D&_z=z
People flocked to St Peter's Catholic Church following a call to donate goods for the tsunami victims in Samoa.
Energising the faith (photo)
http://www.theaucklander.co.nz/local/news/energising-the-faith/3905017/
A Filipino man adds to the cultural diversity of priests in Auckland - where the church is on the lookout for more ministers. Rowena Orejana reports.
New principal arrives
http://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/2957408/New-principal-arrives
Chris Comeau's first day of school was a little different to that of most students at Roncalli College. Mr Comeau joined the school as the new principal, taking over from John Hogue, who left at the end of term two.
Survey of Catholic students
http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/rodney-times/2955921/Survey-of-Catholic-students
A survey held throughout Rodney will identify every Catholic child between the ages of 0 and 19 years. Stella Maris Primary School opened in 2005 and the need now is to establish Stella Maris College on the site in Silverdale.
Wave of kindness, generosity flows to tsunami-ravaged Pacific nations
http://pacific.scoop.co.nz/2009/10/wave-of-kindness-generosity-flows-to-tsunami-ravaged-pacific-nations/
Almost two weeks after the tsunami hit Samoa, American Samoa and Tonga, the devastation remains disturbing for many across the Pacific. Without the kindness of strangers throughout the region, many people could have lost hope for the future.
Interventions From Synod's 10th Congregation
http://www.zenit.org/article-27154?l=english
[A summary of the address by Mons. Peter Ingham, President of the Federation of Catholic Bishops' Conferences of Oceania, to the Second Special Assembly for Africa of the Synod of Bishops on the topic of diocesan Catholic Development Funds in Australia and New Zealand]
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INSPIRATIONAL TV - http://inspirationaltv.net
A reading of Mark 10:35-45
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'BEING FRANK' - http://www.beingfrank.co.nz
New Zealand Catholic Blogs. Some current topics ...
‘Abortion addict’ releases tell-all book & a woman’s incredible reunion ... MB on tour (St Therese in Britain) ... And now we play the waiting game (awaiting the birth of a second child)
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NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC PODCASTS
http://station15.libsyn.com
** Station XV, Episode 26 — Saints, Samoa and Southland **
The 15th Station welcomes a couple of new panelists on this month's show as we discuss the Church's newest saints, the deadly tsunami in the Pacific and officials telling Catholics not to get pregnant. Those stories, and much more, on this month's episode, including the latest "apparition" of Our Lady. Is this the Virgin Mary — http://www.virginmarysamoa.com/VM3.jpg? Or is it a Coke bottle? You decide...
** Catechiwi — with Bishop Patrick Dunn **
Catechiwi welcomes a very special guest for our October programme with Bishop Patrick Dunn of Auckland making his first "appearance" on the show. Gavin Abraham speaks to Bishop Dunn about evangelisation. It's been around since Jesus sent the disciples out two by two, but it's still the major mission of the Church. How can Catholics help evangelise in the 21st century? What is the "new evangelisation" Pope John Paul II talked about? Listen for answers to those questions and many more.
** Familia - Episode 13 **
In this latest edition of 'Familia' we explore the following questions: - Can you offer some practical tips for raising medium to large families? - If a person from a different denomination gets married and divorces due to his/her spouse cheating on them, and then later they become Catholic, can that person later on get married again in the Catholic church and do they need to get an annulment? - Are pro-lifers just unrealistic idealists who promote ideas that just don't work in the real world? - What exactly does chastity mean?
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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen, Jr.
What does the African synod mean for us?
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic
Writing from Rome this week, NCR senior correspondent John L Allen Jr. asks what does the Synod for Africa, which is two-thirds complete, means to the larger Catholic community; reports that Obama and the Vatican have joined forces on HIV/AIDS; and reviews Cardinal Walter Kasper's book on ecumenism.
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WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
http://www.romereports.com (video)
http://www.youtube.com/vatican (news of Pope Benedict - video)
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EMPLOYMENT
[Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Vacancies section of the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz ]
[Vacancies for Catholic youth workers are advertised on the Vacancies page of Connect.org.nz: http://www.connect.org.nz ]
Editor, Tui Motu InterIslands
http://www.tuimotu.org
Details in 'NZ Catholic' October 18 - 31 2009 p.27 and from Tui Motu, PO Box 6404, Dunedin North 9059; e-mail: tuimotu@earthlight.co.nz Applications close 30 October 2009.
NEWS & NOTES - 18 October 2009
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'NZ CATHOLIC' - October 18 - 31 2009, no. 327
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
In this issue ... New saints offer model of Christian vocation, Pope says ... Kiwis assist Samoan relief at home and in Samoa ... Meeting aid commitments a matter of political will, Caritas head says ... Song-of-the-year singer follows God's call to speak for the unborn ... Auckland deacon makes history ... Advertising features: Hearts Aflame Catholic Summer School ... Hospitals and Homes ... Mahitahi Catholic Overseas Volunteers.
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Principal feels like celebrity (photo)
Taupo Times
http://tinyurl.com/ykqn9kl
Newly-appointed St Patrick's Catholic School principal Danny Nicholls may have only stepped into the role this week, but he says he feels like a celebrity in the playground.
Catholics fizz but watchdog says Illicit Cola advert does no evil
Sunday Star Times | 18 Oct 2009 Page: 6
Poking fun at the Catholic Church may be a sin in the eyes of believers but it is not in the eyes of New Zealand’s advertising watchdog. It has rejected multiple complaints about a television advertisement for the energy drink Illicit Cola,
Complex under way
The Nelson Mail | 17 Oct 2009 Page: 3
A $1.2 million hall and administration block under construction at St Joseph’s School in Nelson is due to be completed by Coman Construction next April.
Painters get on top of the job (photo)
http://www.ashburtonguardian.co.nz/news/ashburton-news/painters-get-on-top-of-the-job-719-0.html
A team of painters restoring windowsills at the historic Holy Name Church in Ashburton will have a bird’s-eye view of the town next week.
Board shows Jim appreciation (photo)
Cambridge Edition
http://tinyurl.com/yz4cwcp
The Cambridge Community Board has given Jim Wilkinson a Community Service Award for his vision and leadership over many years.
Crowds gather to bring and buy for Samoa (photo)
http://www.stats.govt.nz/products-and-services/info-releases/~/link.aspx?_id=2A2BE2696C0A436892985CA72AC7469D&_z=z
People flocked to St Peter's Catholic Church following a call to donate goods for the tsunami victims in Samoa.
Energising the faith (photo)
http://www.theaucklander.co.nz/local/news/energising-the-faith/3905017/
A Filipino man adds to the cultural diversity of priests in Auckland - where the church is on the lookout for more ministers. Rowena Orejana reports.
New principal arrives
http://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/2957408/New-principal-arrives
Chris Comeau's first day of school was a little different to that of most students at Roncalli College. Mr Comeau joined the school as the new principal, taking over from John Hogue, who left at the end of term two.
Survey of Catholic students
http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/rodney-times/2955921/Survey-of-Catholic-students
A survey held throughout Rodney will identify every Catholic child between the ages of 0 and 19 years. Stella Maris Primary School opened in 2005 and the need now is to establish Stella Maris College on the site in Silverdale.
Wave of kindness, generosity flows to tsunami-ravaged Pacific nations
http://pacific.scoop.co.nz/2009/10/wave-of-kindness-generosity-flows-to-tsunami-ravaged-pacific-nations/
Almost two weeks after the tsunami hit Samoa, American Samoa and Tonga, the devastation remains disturbing for many across the Pacific. Without the kindness of strangers throughout the region, many people could have lost hope for the future.
Interventions From Synod's 10th Congregation
http://www.zenit.org/article-27154?l=english
[A summary of the address by Mons. Peter Ingham, President of the Federation of Catholic Bishops' Conferences of Oceania, to the Second Special Assembly for Africa of the Synod of Bishops on the topic of diocesan Catholic Development Funds in Australia and New Zealand]
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INSPIRATIONAL TV - http://inspirationaltv.net
A reading of Mark 10:35-45
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'BEING FRANK' - http://www.beingfrank.co.nz
New Zealand Catholic Blogs. Some current topics ...
‘Abortion addict’ releases tell-all book & a woman’s incredible reunion ... MB on tour (St Therese in Britain) ... And now we play the waiting game (awaiting the birth of a second child)
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NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC PODCASTS
http://station15.libsyn.com
** Station XV, Episode 26 — Saints, Samoa and Southland **
The 15th Station welcomes a couple of new panelists on this month's show as we discuss the Church's newest saints, the deadly tsunami in the Pacific and officials telling Catholics not to get pregnant. Those stories, and much more, on this month's episode, including the latest "apparition" of Our Lady. Is this the Virgin Mary — http://www.virginmarysamoa.com/VM3.jpg? Or is it a Coke bottle? You decide...
** Catechiwi — with Bishop Patrick Dunn **
Catechiwi welcomes a very special guest for our October programme with Bishop Patrick Dunn of Auckland making his first "appearance" on the show. Gavin Abraham speaks to Bishop Dunn about evangelisation. It's been around since Jesus sent the disciples out two by two, but it's still the major mission of the Church. How can Catholics help evangelise in the 21st century? What is the "new evangelisation" Pope John Paul II talked about? Listen for answers to those questions and many more.
** Familia - Episode 13 **
In this latest edition of 'Familia' we explore the following questions: - Can you offer some practical tips for raising medium to large families? - If a person from a different denomination gets married and divorces due to his/her spouse cheating on them, and then later they become Catholic, can that person later on get married again in the Catholic church and do they need to get an annulment? - Are pro-lifers just unrealistic idealists who promote ideas that just don't work in the real world? - What exactly does chastity mean?
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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen, Jr.
What does the African synod mean for us?
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic
Writing from Rome this week, NCR senior correspondent John L Allen Jr. asks what does the Synod for Africa, which is two-thirds complete, means to the larger Catholic community; reports that Obama and the Vatican have joined forces on HIV/AIDS; and reviews Cardinal Walter Kasper's book on ecumenism.
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WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
http://www.romereports.com (video)
http://www.youtube.com/vatican (news of Pope Benedict - video)
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EMPLOYMENT
[Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Vacancies section of the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz ]
[Vacancies for Catholic youth workers are advertised on the Vacancies page of Connect.org.nz: http://www.connect.org.nz ]
Editor, Tui Motu InterIslands
http://www.tuimotu.org
Details in 'NZ Catholic' October 18 - 31 2009 p.27 and from Tui Motu, PO Box 6404, Dunedin North 9059; e-mail: tuimotu@earthlight.co.nz Applications close 30 October 2009.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
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NEWS & NOTES - 11 October 2009
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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE
http://www.cathcom.org.nz
* Wellington celebrates 200th birthday of Bishop Viard (October 9, 2009)
Saturday 10 October marks the 200th Birthday of the Archdiocese of Wellington’s first bishop, Philippe Viard. There will be a Mass in his honour at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart at 5.30pm on Saturday ...
* New Zealand represented at canonisations in Rome (October 9, 2009)
This Sunday 11 October a group of New Zealand representatives will be present when Father Damien of Molokai and Sister Jeanne Jugan are canonised by Pope Benedict XVI...
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WEL-COM - October 2009
http://www.welcom.org.nz
** News **
Found: Pukekaraka missionary's story ... Samoan youth day celebrated ... Remar - gold crossing 2009: Student retreat at Camp Wainui
** World News **
Timor-Leste turns 10 as it struggles against poverty ... Papuan justice worker tells of undermining of rights ... West Papuan priest risks life to speak of oppression
** Columns **
Editorial: Beneficiary-bashing isolates needy ... Archbishop's column: Be the change ... Editorial: A smack as a 'good' parenting tool?
** Schools **
The Biggest Little Kiwiana Show in Masterton ... St Cath's new charity initiative ... Hutt school tops wearable arts
** Features **
Finding post-abortion solace in Rachel's Vineyard ... Another spark of the divine
** Wellington **
Convent Old Girls celebrate 75 years on the court ... Labyrinth reopens at Hutt Hospital ... Newtown People's Market a regular
** Palmerston North **
Real Life! Real Power!: youth festival rocked ... Fr Tom Lawn happy in his priesthood but wondering ... A bishop's dream: Bishop Peter's address to the youth convention
** Reflect**
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Pupils on a mission for school in need (photo)
http://www.theaucklander.co.nz/local/news/pupils-on-a-mission-for-school-in-need/3905006/
The plight of a crumbling Nigerian mission school is close to the hearts of children at a Henderson school. Children at Holy Cross School know exactly where their money goes when they slip it into the donation box.
A true leader is lost (photos)
Northern News
Part one: http://tinyurl.com/yfzk3rs
Part two: http://tinyurl.com/yjc7mwj
One of the greatest leaders the Far North has seen was laid to rest near Kaitaia last week. Miljenko (Millie) Vladimir Srhoj MBE QSM was buried at Waiharara cemetery, aged 88.
Patience is the key (photos)
Western Leader
http://tinyurl.com/yhflt6n
Romano from Italy and Rosalie from Samoa celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary.
Campion’s higher fees ‘essential for students’
http://www.gisborneherald.co.nz/article/?id=14182
Campion College collected $2674 on average per student in “voluntary donations” last year. But Education Ministry figures show the school was not even close to taking the most from parents. Sacred Heart College, in Auckland, topped the list with $6.37 million, compared with Campion College’s $1.36m — 123rd overall.
Safari to save sanctuary
http://www.stratfordpress.co.nz/local/news/safari-to-save-sanctuary/3905063/
A devastating leak has prompted a group of Stratford well-wishers to open up their backyards as part of an important fundraising drive. The leaking roof of the Catholic priest’s house on Miranda Street has been a problem for a number of years, almost from the time it was built in the 1970s.
Bringing light and comfort in dark times
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/samoa-tsunami/news/article.cfm?c_id=1502844&objectid=10601328
Tears, prayer and song helped Samoans living in Auckland yesterday to cope with grief for family members lost in their home country's earthquake and tsunami. About 800 people filled the Malaeolo Community Centre in Mangere at 11am for a two-hour service, including an address by the leader of the Catholic Church in Samoa, Archbishop Alapati Mataeliga.
Sunday prayers offered at Samoan services
http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/stories/2009/10/04/1245cd2a1994
Churchgoers around New Zealand gathered at Samoan services on Sunday to give comfort to those who lost loved ones in the earthquake and tsunami. A candle was lit at the Catholic Church of the Holy Family in Cannon's Creek, Porirua, to remember those who died.
Radio NZ. 'Sunday' (4 October 2009)
8:40 Feature interview: Poverty and Ethics (sound file)
http://www.radionz.co.nz/audio/national/sunday/2009/10/04/poverty_and_ethics
Lesley-Anne Knight is Secretary General of Caritas Internationalis, a confederation of 164 Catholic aid, development and social justice agencies. She's been in New Zealand recently and spoke to Chris Laidlaw about the global crises of climate change and the financial meltdown - the disproportionate impact these are having on the poor, and the need for wealthy nations to give an ethical response.
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INSPIRATIONAL TV - http://inspirationaltv.net
** Unblocking aid **
A brief clip from an address by Lesley-Anne Knight, Secretary General of Caritas Internationalis.
** Starting in youth ministry **
Sr Stephanie Kitching in conversaton with Laura Duynhoven of the Youth and Young Adult Ministry Office of the Wellington Archdiocese.
** A Further Guest Sermon **
A homily on Mark 10:17-30 by Ched Myers, a Californian activist for peace and justice.
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'BEING FRANK' - http://www.beingfrank.co.nz
New Zealand Catholic Blogs. Some current topics ...
Vietnam ‘Being Franker’ Arrested (Catholic blogger arrested in Vietnam)
“Who controls the British crown? Who keeps the metric system down?” (London's Catholic heritage)
Grand theft Auto – it’s metaphorical (on cohabitation)
How to win souls and influence sinners (Dale Carnegie and evangelisation)
I hear that the Queen is becoming “increasingly sympathetic” to us Catholics
Audacious auditing? (Fr Neil Darragh on the present and future Church)
An outdated Church? (the Family Life International Conference in Auckland)
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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen, Jr.
'In search of one good idea at the Synod of Bishops'
http://ncronline.org/blogs/ncr-today/search-one-good-idea-synod-bishops
Anyone who has ever endured the first week of a Vatican-sponsored Synod of Bishops, reading mountains of paperwork and listening to a seemingly endless cycle of speeches, will appreciate this metaphor: Whatever else it may be, a Synod of Bishops is like a particle accelerator for words...
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WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
http://www.romereports.com (video)
http://www.youtube.com/vatican (news of Pope Benedict - video)
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EVENTS
Joshua Catholic Men's Fellowship. Men's Retreats
16-18 October 2009 Willow Park, Eastern Beach, Auckland
Details on http://www.joshua.org.nz and from John Kinney tel. (04) 475 5541
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EMPLOYMENT
[Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Vacancies section of the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz ]
[Vacancies for Catholic youth workers are advertised on the Vacancies page of Connect.org.nz: http://www.connect.org.nz ]
Receptionist - Secretary, Catholic Social Services, Wellington
http://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/?sid=153
Details in 'Wel-com' October 2009 p.6, and from reception@wn-catholicsocialservices.org.nz; The Director Catholic Social Services, PO Box 9408, Wellington 6141. Applications close 7 October 2009.
Editor, Tui Motu InterIslands
http://www.tuimotu.org
Applications with CV to: Chair, c/- Tui Motu, PO Box 6404, Dunedin North 9059. Applications close 30 October 2009.
NEWS & NOTES - 11 October 2009
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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE
http://www.cathcom.org.nz
* Wellington celebrates 200th birthday of Bishop Viard (October 9, 2009)
Saturday 10 October marks the 200th Birthday of the Archdiocese of Wellington’s first bishop, Philippe Viard. There will be a Mass in his honour at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart at 5.30pm on Saturday ...
* New Zealand represented at canonisations in Rome (October 9, 2009)
This Sunday 11 October a group of New Zealand representatives will be present when Father Damien of Molokai and Sister Jeanne Jugan are canonised by Pope Benedict XVI...
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WEL-COM - October 2009
http://www.welcom.org.nz
** News **
Found: Pukekaraka missionary's story ... Samoan youth day celebrated ... Remar - gold crossing 2009: Student retreat at Camp Wainui
** World News **
Timor-Leste turns 10 as it struggles against poverty ... Papuan justice worker tells of undermining of rights ... West Papuan priest risks life to speak of oppression
** Columns **
Editorial: Beneficiary-bashing isolates needy ... Archbishop's column: Be the change ... Editorial: A smack as a 'good' parenting tool?
** Schools **
The Biggest Little Kiwiana Show in Masterton ... St Cath's new charity initiative ... Hutt school tops wearable arts
** Features **
Finding post-abortion solace in Rachel's Vineyard ... Another spark of the divine
** Wellington **
Convent Old Girls celebrate 75 years on the court ... Labyrinth reopens at Hutt Hospital ... Newtown People's Market a regular
** Palmerston North **
Real Life! Real Power!: youth festival rocked ... Fr Tom Lawn happy in his priesthood but wondering ... A bishop's dream: Bishop Peter's address to the youth convention
** Reflect**
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Pupils on a mission for school in need (photo)
http://www.theaucklander.co.nz/local/news/pupils-on-a-mission-for-school-in-need/3905006/
The plight of a crumbling Nigerian mission school is close to the hearts of children at a Henderson school. Children at Holy Cross School know exactly where their money goes when they slip it into the donation box.
A true leader is lost (photos)
Northern News
Part one: http://tinyurl.com/yfzk3rs
Part two: http://tinyurl.com/yjc7mwj
One of the greatest leaders the Far North has seen was laid to rest near Kaitaia last week. Miljenko (Millie) Vladimir Srhoj MBE QSM was buried at Waiharara cemetery, aged 88.
Patience is the key (photos)
Western Leader
http://tinyurl.com/yhflt6n
Romano from Italy and Rosalie from Samoa celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary.
Campion’s higher fees ‘essential for students’
http://www.gisborneherald.co.nz/article/?id=14182
Campion College collected $2674 on average per student in “voluntary donations” last year. But Education Ministry figures show the school was not even close to taking the most from parents. Sacred Heart College, in Auckland, topped the list with $6.37 million, compared with Campion College’s $1.36m — 123rd overall.
Safari to save sanctuary
http://www.stratfordpress.co.nz/local/news/safari-to-save-sanctuary/3905063/
A devastating leak has prompted a group of Stratford well-wishers to open up their backyards as part of an important fundraising drive. The leaking roof of the Catholic priest’s house on Miranda Street has been a problem for a number of years, almost from the time it was built in the 1970s.
Bringing light and comfort in dark times
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/samoa-tsunami/news/article.cfm?c_id=1502844&objectid=10601328
Tears, prayer and song helped Samoans living in Auckland yesterday to cope with grief for family members lost in their home country's earthquake and tsunami. About 800 people filled the Malaeolo Community Centre in Mangere at 11am for a two-hour service, including an address by the leader of the Catholic Church in Samoa, Archbishop Alapati Mataeliga.
Sunday prayers offered at Samoan services
http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/stories/2009/10/04/1245cd2a1994
Churchgoers around New Zealand gathered at Samoan services on Sunday to give comfort to those who lost loved ones in the earthquake and tsunami. A candle was lit at the Catholic Church of the Holy Family in Cannon's Creek, Porirua, to remember those who died.
Radio NZ. 'Sunday' (4 October 2009)
8:40 Feature interview: Poverty and Ethics (sound file)
http://www.radionz.co.nz/audio/national/sunday/2009/10/04/poverty_and_ethics
Lesley-Anne Knight is Secretary General of Caritas Internationalis, a confederation of 164 Catholic aid, development and social justice agencies. She's been in New Zealand recently and spoke to Chris Laidlaw about the global crises of climate change and the financial meltdown - the disproportionate impact these are having on the poor, and the need for wealthy nations to give an ethical response.
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INSPIRATIONAL TV - http://inspirationaltv.net
** Unblocking aid **
A brief clip from an address by Lesley-Anne Knight, Secretary General of Caritas Internationalis.
** Starting in youth ministry **
Sr Stephanie Kitching in conversaton with Laura Duynhoven of the Youth and Young Adult Ministry Office of the Wellington Archdiocese.
** A Further Guest Sermon **
A homily on Mark 10:17-30 by Ched Myers, a Californian activist for peace and justice.
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'BEING FRANK' - http://www.beingfrank.co.nz
New Zealand Catholic Blogs. Some current topics ...
Vietnam ‘Being Franker’ Arrested (Catholic blogger arrested in Vietnam)
“Who controls the British crown? Who keeps the metric system down?” (London's Catholic heritage)
Grand theft Auto – it’s metaphorical (on cohabitation)
How to win souls and influence sinners (Dale Carnegie and evangelisation)
I hear that the Queen is becoming “increasingly sympathetic” to us Catholics
Audacious auditing? (Fr Neil Darragh on the present and future Church)
An outdated Church? (the Family Life International Conference in Auckland)
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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen, Jr.
'In search of one good idea at the Synod of Bishops'
http://ncronline.org/blogs/ncr-today/search-one-good-idea-synod-bishops
Anyone who has ever endured the first week of a Vatican-sponsored Synod of Bishops, reading mountains of paperwork and listening to a seemingly endless cycle of speeches, will appreciate this metaphor: Whatever else it may be, a Synod of Bishops is like a particle accelerator for words...
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WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
http://www.romereports.com (video)
http://www.youtube.com/vatican (news of Pope Benedict - video)
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EVENTS
Joshua Catholic Men's Fellowship. Men's Retreats
16-18 October 2009 Willow Park, Eastern Beach, Auckland
Details on http://www.joshua.org.nz and from John Kinney tel. (04) 475 5541
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EMPLOYMENT
[Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Vacancies section of the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz ]
[Vacancies for Catholic youth workers are advertised on the Vacancies page of Connect.org.nz: http://www.connect.org.nz ]
Receptionist - Secretary, Catholic Social Services, Wellington
http://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/?sid=153
Details in 'Wel-com' October 2009 p.6, and from reception@wn-catholicsocialservices.org.nz; The Director Catholic Social Services, PO Box 9408, Wellington 6141. Applications close 7 October 2009.
Editor, Tui Motu InterIslands
http://www.tuimotu.org
Applications with CV to: Chair, c/- Tui Motu, PO Box 6404, Dunedin North 9059. Applications close 30 October 2009.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
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NEWS & NOTES - 4 October 2009
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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE
http://www.cathcom.org.nz
** Catholic Religious Education goes digital ** (October 2, 2009)
A new digital interactive Religious Education resource will be introduced in Catholic primary schools around the country in 2010. It has been designed to supplement the existing Religious Education programme. A sample of lessons from the resource has been sent to schools to allow teachers to familiarise themselves with it.
** Catholics offer support to those affected by Samoan disaster ** (September 30, 2009)
Catholics in New Zealand are offering their support to those affected by the earthquake and tsunami in Samoa and American Samoa.
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'NZ CATHOLIC' - October 4 - 17, 2009 - No. 326
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
Priest's efforts to see Damien of Molokai canonised come to fruition ... Catholic migrant workers told not to have babies ... Caritas boss calls for a consistent generosity ... Technology brings evangelisation opportunity for church, priest says ... Theologian 'audits' church in New Zealand ... Sky's the limit for new Vatican observatory ... Former UK PM speaks of religion's role in society ... Advertising Feature: Mission Sunday New Zealand
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
** The Pacific Tsunami **
Churches plan services to help local mourners (photos)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/world/south-pacific/2923381/Churches-plan-services-to-remember-tsunami-victims
Local Samoans are turning to the church to pray for missing relatives and remember loved ones lost in the devastating earthquake and tsunami. In Porirua, mourners gathered in churches and city councillor Tagaloa Taima Fagaloa talked about relatives...
Pacific communities rally to send relief packages
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10600829
Containers filled with food, bottled water, clothing and cooking items are being packed and sent back to Samoa, where the tsunami has left hundreds of people with nothing.
Caritas Opens Appeal For Tsunami Relief In The Pacific
http://www.voxy.co.nz/national/caritas-opens-appeal-tsunami-relief-pacific/5/25866
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand has pledged $25,000 towards relief efforts in response to the earthquake and tsunami in the central Pacific on Wednesday (NZT). It is appealing for donations to help relief and recovery following the devastation that has affected parts of Samoa, American Samoa and the northern islands of Tonga.
Plea for money not food for Samoa
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10600669
Give money, not goods or food, is the plea from aid agencies coordinating an international response to the earthquake and tsunami which devastated Samoa yesterday.
Sacred Heart College staff, students safe
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10600553
A group of Auckland students on a school work project in Samoa had to run to high ground as waves washed through the seaside fales they were staying in.
** In other news **
Irish priest takes over the reins (photo)
The Invercargill Eye
http://tinyurl.com/y8wr7w5
"It's a bit like a student exchange, but we're not students", says Irish priest Frather Cathal Deery of his parish swap with Invercargill's Father Brendan Ward.
Northland loses two great identities - Strong voices are finally silenced (photo)
http://www.northernadvocate.co.nz/local/news/northland-loses-two-great-identities-strong-voices/3904725/
The longest-serving local government leader in Northland and possibly New Zealand, Miljenko Vladimir Srhoj, MBE, died on Sunday.
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand pledges $25,000 to Philippines flooding
http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900SID/MUMA-7WD7W2?OpenDocument
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand is contributing NZ$25,000 towards relief efforts in the Philippines following massive flooding and landslides in and around the capital Manila.
Thousands gather for Sir Howard
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10599928
For the first time since Sir Howard Morrison's death on Thursday rain has stopped pounding Rotorua.
Radio NZ. 'Nine to Noon'. Funding for integrated schools (sound file)
http://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/ninetonoon/20090929
Are integrated schools taking funding away from state schools? We discuss the matter with PPTA Union president Kate Gainsford, and the chairman of the Association of Integrated Schools Robyn Prior.
Op shop renovation will double size
http://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/news/2913089/Op-shop-renovation-will-double-size
The St Vincent de Paul op shop in Picton is being renovated to double its retail area.
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INSPIRATIONAL TV - http://inspirationaltv.net
** Guest Sermon **
A homily on Mark 10:2-16 by the pastor of Chaffee Church in the United States (part one)
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'BEING FRANK' - http://www.beingfrank.co.nz
New Zealand Catholic Blogs. Some current topics ...
Insanity of Same Sex Parenting ... They were chosen by Him for their Tussock Grass (the sacramentality of natural beauty) ... Increedulous! (a reading from the Book of Joy Cowley) ... A bucket list (a page on the life of Edith Stein)
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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen, Jr.
'Expectations high for Africa synod '
http://ncronline.org/news/vatican/synod-africa-opens-high-hopes-realism
On Sunday morning, Pope Benedict XVI will celebrate the opening Mass of the Synod for Africa, which meets in the Vatican Oct. 4-25. It's one of those events in the life of the church which ought to be enormously important, though whether it will actually live up to its potential remains to be seen.
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WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
http://www.romereports.com (video)
http://www.youtube.com/vatican (news of Pope Benedict - video)
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EVENTS
Joshua Catholic Men's Fellowship. Men's Retreats
16-18 October 2009 Willow Park, Eastern Beach, Auckland
Details on http://www.joshua.org.nz and from John Kinney tel. (04) 475 5541
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EMPLOYMENT
[Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Vacancies section of the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz ]
[Vacancies for Catholic youth workers are advertised on the Vacancies page of Connect.org.nz: http://www.connect.org.nz ]
NEWS & NOTES - 4 October 2009
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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE
http://www.cathcom.org.nz
** Catholic Religious Education goes digital ** (October 2, 2009)
A new digital interactive Religious Education resource will be introduced in Catholic primary schools around the country in 2010. It has been designed to supplement the existing Religious Education programme. A sample of lessons from the resource has been sent to schools to allow teachers to familiarise themselves with it.
** Catholics offer support to those affected by Samoan disaster ** (September 30, 2009)
Catholics in New Zealand are offering their support to those affected by the earthquake and tsunami in Samoa and American Samoa.
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'NZ CATHOLIC' - October 4 - 17, 2009 - No. 326
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
Priest's efforts to see Damien of Molokai canonised come to fruition ... Catholic migrant workers told not to have babies ... Caritas boss calls for a consistent generosity ... Technology brings evangelisation opportunity for church, priest says ... Theologian 'audits' church in New Zealand ... Sky's the limit for new Vatican observatory ... Former UK PM speaks of religion's role in society ... Advertising Feature: Mission Sunday New Zealand
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
** The Pacific Tsunami **
Churches plan services to help local mourners (photos)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/world/south-pacific/2923381/Churches-plan-services-to-remember-tsunami-victims
Local Samoans are turning to the church to pray for missing relatives and remember loved ones lost in the devastating earthquake and tsunami. In Porirua, mourners gathered in churches and city councillor Tagaloa Taima Fagaloa talked about relatives...
Pacific communities rally to send relief packages
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10600829
Containers filled with food, bottled water, clothing and cooking items are being packed and sent back to Samoa, where the tsunami has left hundreds of people with nothing.
Caritas Opens Appeal For Tsunami Relief In The Pacific
http://www.voxy.co.nz/national/caritas-opens-appeal-tsunami-relief-pacific/5/25866
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand has pledged $25,000 towards relief efforts in response to the earthquake and tsunami in the central Pacific on Wednesday (NZT). It is appealing for donations to help relief and recovery following the devastation that has affected parts of Samoa, American Samoa and the northern islands of Tonga.
Plea for money not food for Samoa
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10600669
Give money, not goods or food, is the plea from aid agencies coordinating an international response to the earthquake and tsunami which devastated Samoa yesterday.
Sacred Heart College staff, students safe
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10600553
A group of Auckland students on a school work project in Samoa had to run to high ground as waves washed through the seaside fales they were staying in.
** In other news **
Irish priest takes over the reins (photo)
The Invercargill Eye
http://tinyurl.com/y8wr7w5
"It's a bit like a student exchange, but we're not students", says Irish priest Frather Cathal Deery of his parish swap with Invercargill's Father Brendan Ward.
Northland loses two great identities - Strong voices are finally silenced (photo)
http://www.northernadvocate.co.nz/local/news/northland-loses-two-great-identities-strong-voices/3904725/
The longest-serving local government leader in Northland and possibly New Zealand, Miljenko Vladimir Srhoj, MBE, died on Sunday.
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand pledges $25,000 to Philippines flooding
http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900SID/MUMA-7WD7W2?OpenDocument
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand is contributing NZ$25,000 towards relief efforts in the Philippines following massive flooding and landslides in and around the capital Manila.
Thousands gather for Sir Howard
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10599928
For the first time since Sir Howard Morrison's death on Thursday rain has stopped pounding Rotorua.
Radio NZ. 'Nine to Noon'. Funding for integrated schools (sound file)
http://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/ninetonoon/20090929
Are integrated schools taking funding away from state schools? We discuss the matter with PPTA Union president Kate Gainsford, and the chairman of the Association of Integrated Schools Robyn Prior.
Op shop renovation will double size
http://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/news/2913089/Op-shop-renovation-will-double-size
The St Vincent de Paul op shop in Picton is being renovated to double its retail area.
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INSPIRATIONAL TV - http://inspirationaltv.net
** Guest Sermon **
A homily on Mark 10:2-16 by the pastor of Chaffee Church in the United States (part one)
*****************************************
'BEING FRANK' - http://www.beingfrank.co.nz
New Zealand Catholic Blogs. Some current topics ...
Insanity of Same Sex Parenting ... They were chosen by Him for their Tussock Grass (the sacramentality of natural beauty) ... Increedulous! (a reading from the Book of Joy Cowley) ... A bucket list (a page on the life of Edith Stein)
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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen, Jr.
'Expectations high for Africa synod '
http://ncronline.org/news/vatican/synod-africa-opens-high-hopes-realism
On Sunday morning, Pope Benedict XVI will celebrate the opening Mass of the Synod for Africa, which meets in the Vatican Oct. 4-25. It's one of those events in the life of the church which ought to be enormously important, though whether it will actually live up to its potential remains to be seen.
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WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
http://www.romereports.com (video)
http://www.youtube.com/vatican (news of Pope Benedict - video)
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EVENTS
Joshua Catholic Men's Fellowship. Men's Retreats
16-18 October 2009 Willow Park, Eastern Beach, Auckland
Details on http://www.joshua.org.nz and from John Kinney tel. (04) 475 5541
****************************
EMPLOYMENT
[Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Vacancies section of the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz ]
[Vacancies for Catholic youth workers are advertised on the Vacancies page of Connect.org.nz: http://www.connect.org.nz ]
Sunday, September 27, 2009
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NEWS & NOTES - 27 September 2009
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Giant talent in rugby poaching row (photo)
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10599834
A rising rugby star who dreams of playing for the All Blacks is at the centre of a poaching row between two top private schools. Siate Tokolahi - a 17-year-old, 111kg Tongan prop renowned for his strength in the scrum - has withdrawn from Sacred Heart College in Auckland and may miss his NCEA exams.
Singing priests tune up (photo)
East and Bays Courier
http://tinyurl.com/ya7xfuy
A group of Filipino priests are singing to raise a new roof for St Michael's Church in Remuera.
Good old country jig (photo)
The Horowhenua Mail
http://tinyurl.com/ydgagw8
Levin's St Joseph's Catholic School hall looked like a scene out of the television programme 'McLeod's Daughters' last week as memebers of the school community came together to raise money for the 'Make A Wish' foundation.
New chaplain enjoying the challenge
The Dominion Post | 24 Sep 2009 Page: 10
The strong spiritual focus of St Patrick’s College, Silverstream, is central to Chanel Wright’s role as school chaplain. Traditionally, the school, which was founded in 1931, has had a Marist priest in the role, but this year the regular chaplain was...
Undercover
Manawatu Standard | 22 Sep 2009 | Page: 2
Out in the field: Complete with war paint, Alex Kilkelly, 5, crawls under a camouflage net at the St James Catholic School gala in Palmerston North. The net was part of a new army feature at the gala, set up by parents in the Defence Force.
Parnell plan riles residents (photo)
http://www.theaucklander.co.nz/local/news/parnell-plan-riles-residents/3904416/
The Real Estate Institute is meeting strong opposition to its new headquarters in the upmarket village. Joseph Barratt reports. Parnell is proud of its village atmosphere, it's low-rise old buildings filled with boutique stores, galleries, cafes and restaurants. Sidestreets are packed with 19th-century homes and one of New Zealand's earliest Catholic churches stands on Parnell Rd.
Church fears being overshadowed (photo)
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10599011
Sick girl's trip in danger (photo)
The Southland Times
http://tinyurl.com/nvskg9
An effort to raise money for a trip to Auckland on behalf of a young cancer-sufferer may be handicapped by reaction to a fraudulent appeal in a similar case.
Success for sounds of Aotearoa (photo)
http://www.times.co.nz/cms/arts/arts_news/2009/09/success_for_sounds_of_aotearoa.php
The sounds of New Zealand have been celebrated with the successful launch of a new CD of songs. Musicians Clare McCormack and Caroline Zeeman released Colours of Aotearoa at a special evening at Sancta Maria College, Flat Bush.
Hato Paora School for aspiring men (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/feilding-herald/2875031/Hato-Paora-School-for-aspiring-men
Debra Marshall-Lobb spends her days, "growing gorgeous boys into good men."
Breaking the Bottlenecks to Compassion
Lesley-Anne Knight, Secretary General of Caritas Internationalis
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0909/S00244.htm
Ladies and Gentlemen, whether we like it or not, we live in a globalised world. This was graphically brought home to us recently with the spread of the global financial crisis. The interdependence of our world today has meant that what began as a crisis in a small segment of the United States housing market has evolved into a global recession with devastating consequences, particularly for some of the world’s poorest people...
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INSPIRATIONAL TV - http://inspirationaltv.net
Mark 9:38-43,45,47-48 : a reading and discussion with Very Rev. Frank Nelson and Rev. Jenny Wilkens at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.
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'BEING FRANK' - http://www.beingfrank.co.nz
New Zealand Catholic Blogs. Some current topics ...
Losing Courtship (a lost art) ... Doing business with the world (a follow up on women and work) ... Walking the talk… as a family ... The Case for Priestly Celibacy (an article by George Sim Johnston) ... Forming a connection (on the visit of Fr Roderick, 'the Podfather') ... True media (Eduardo Verastegui, a Mexican Catholic Brad Pitt)
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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen, Jr.
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic
Pope Benedict is visiting Czech Republic
Pope Benedict XVI is visiting the Czech Republic Sept. 26-28, traveling to Prague, Brno, and Stará Boleslav. It's the pope's first visit to the country and his second to a former Soviet satellite state, after Poland in 2006. John Allen is in the Czech Republic covering the trip. Allen's "curtain-raiser" for the trip is here: The German shepherd bids farewell to a 'wolf in winter'.
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WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
http://www.romereports.com (video)
http://www.youtube.com/vatican (news of Pope Benedict - video)
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EVENTS
2009 International Conference: Life, Faith and Family
October 2-4, Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna, Auckland
Details in 'NZ Catholic' July 26 - Aug. 8 2009 p.8, and from Family Life International, tel (09) 279 2413, fax (09) 279 2418; e-mail: life@fli.org.nz; and on http://www.fli.org.nz
Joshua Catholic Men's Fellowship. Men's Retreats
2-4 October 2009, St Patrick's College, Silverstream, Upper Hutt
16-18 October 2009 Willow Park, Eastern Beach, Auckland
Details on http://www.joshua.org.nz and from John Kinney tel. (04) 475 5541
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EMPLOYMENT
[Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Vacancies section of the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz ]
[Vacancies for Catholic youth workers are advertised on the Vacancies page of Connect.org.nz: http://www.connect.org.nz ]
Parish Presenters, 'NZ Catholic' newspaper
Details in 'NZ Catholic' Sept. 20 - Oct. 3 2009 p.23 http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz 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 Co-ordinator, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Western Bay of Plenty - Eastern Waikato
http://svdp.org.nz/index.php/youth/youth-coordinators/
Details in 'NZ Catholic' Sept 16 - 19, 2009 p.23 and from Paul Callinan, area president, tel. (07) 577 6509 evenings; e-mail: p.callinan@xtra.co.nz
Mt Tabor Trust, Helensville - Henderson - Mt Albert (four position)
http://www.mt-tabor.org.nz
Details in 'NZ Catholic' Sept. 20 - Oct. 3 2009 p.27 and from Mt Tabor Trust Office, tel: (09) 420 9701; e-mail: mt.tabor@xtra.co.nz Applications close 2 October 2009
NEWS & NOTES - 27 September 2009
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Giant talent in rugby poaching row (photo)
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10599834
A rising rugby star who dreams of playing for the All Blacks is at the centre of a poaching row between two top private schools. Siate Tokolahi - a 17-year-old, 111kg Tongan prop renowned for his strength in the scrum - has withdrawn from Sacred Heart College in Auckland and may miss his NCEA exams.
Singing priests tune up (photo)
East and Bays Courier
http://tinyurl.com/ya7xfuy
A group of Filipino priests are singing to raise a new roof for St Michael's Church in Remuera.
Good old country jig (photo)
The Horowhenua Mail
http://tinyurl.com/ydgagw8
Levin's St Joseph's Catholic School hall looked like a scene out of the television programme 'McLeod's Daughters' last week as memebers of the school community came together to raise money for the 'Make A Wish' foundation.
New chaplain enjoying the challenge
The Dominion Post | 24 Sep 2009 Page: 10
The strong spiritual focus of St Patrick’s College, Silverstream, is central to Chanel Wright’s role as school chaplain. Traditionally, the school, which was founded in 1931, has had a Marist priest in the role, but this year the regular chaplain was...
Undercover
Manawatu Standard | 22 Sep 2009 | Page: 2
Out in the field: Complete with war paint, Alex Kilkelly, 5, crawls under a camouflage net at the St James Catholic School gala in Palmerston North. The net was part of a new army feature at the gala, set up by parents in the Defence Force.
Parnell plan riles residents (photo)
http://www.theaucklander.co.nz/local/news/parnell-plan-riles-residents/3904416/
The Real Estate Institute is meeting strong opposition to its new headquarters in the upmarket village. Joseph Barratt reports. Parnell is proud of its village atmosphere, it's low-rise old buildings filled with boutique stores, galleries, cafes and restaurants. Sidestreets are packed with 19th-century homes and one of New Zealand's earliest Catholic churches stands on Parnell Rd.
Church fears being overshadowed (photo)
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10599011
Sick girl's trip in danger (photo)
The Southland Times
http://tinyurl.com/nvskg9
An effort to raise money for a trip to Auckland on behalf of a young cancer-sufferer may be handicapped by reaction to a fraudulent appeal in a similar case.
Success for sounds of Aotearoa (photo)
http://www.times.co.nz/cms/arts/arts_news/2009/09/success_for_sounds_of_aotearoa.php
The sounds of New Zealand have been celebrated with the successful launch of a new CD of songs. Musicians Clare McCormack and Caroline Zeeman released Colours of Aotearoa at a special evening at Sancta Maria College, Flat Bush.
Hato Paora School for aspiring men (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/news/feilding-herald/2875031/Hato-Paora-School-for-aspiring-men
Debra Marshall-Lobb spends her days, "growing gorgeous boys into good men."
Breaking the Bottlenecks to Compassion
Lesley-Anne Knight, Secretary General of Caritas Internationalis
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0909/S00244.htm
Ladies and Gentlemen, whether we like it or not, we live in a globalised world. This was graphically brought home to us recently with the spread of the global financial crisis. The interdependence of our world today has meant that what began as a crisis in a small segment of the United States housing market has evolved into a global recession with devastating consequences, particularly for some of the world’s poorest people...
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INSPIRATIONAL TV - http://inspirationaltv.net
Mark 9:38-43,45,47-48 : a reading and discussion with Very Rev. Frank Nelson and Rev. Jenny Wilkens at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.
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'BEING FRANK' - http://www.beingfrank.co.nz
New Zealand Catholic Blogs. Some current topics ...
Losing Courtship (a lost art) ... Doing business with the world (a follow up on women and work) ... Walking the talk… as a family ... The Case for Priestly Celibacy (an article by George Sim Johnston) ... Forming a connection (on the visit of Fr Roderick, 'the Podfather') ... True media (Eduardo Verastegui, a Mexican Catholic Brad Pitt)
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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen, Jr.
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic
Pope Benedict is visiting Czech Republic
Pope Benedict XVI is visiting the Czech Republic Sept. 26-28, traveling to Prague, Brno, and Stará Boleslav. It's the pope's first visit to the country and his second to a former Soviet satellite state, after Poland in 2006. John Allen is in the Czech Republic covering the trip. Allen's "curtain-raiser" for the trip is here: The German shepherd bids farewell to a 'wolf in winter'.
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WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
http://www.romereports.com (video)
http://www.youtube.com/vatican (news of Pope Benedict - video)
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EVENTS
2009 International Conference: Life, Faith and Family
October 2-4, Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna, Auckland
Details in 'NZ Catholic' July 26 - Aug. 8 2009 p.8, and from Family Life International, tel (09) 279 2413, fax (09) 279 2418; e-mail: life@fli.org.nz; and on http://www.fli.org.nz
Joshua Catholic Men's Fellowship. Men's Retreats
2-4 October 2009, St Patrick's College, Silverstream, Upper Hutt
16-18 October 2009 Willow Park, Eastern Beach, Auckland
Details on http://www.joshua.org.nz and from John Kinney tel. (04) 475 5541
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EMPLOYMENT
[Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Vacancies section of the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz ]
[Vacancies for Catholic youth workers are advertised on the Vacancies page of Connect.org.nz: http://www.connect.org.nz ]
Parish Presenters, 'NZ Catholic' newspaper
Details in 'NZ Catholic' Sept. 20 - Oct. 3 2009 p.23 http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz 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 Co-ordinator, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Western Bay of Plenty - Eastern Waikato
http://svdp.org.nz/index.php/youth/youth-coordinators/
Details in 'NZ Catholic' Sept 16 - 19, 2009 p.23 and from Paul Callinan, area president, tel. (07) 577 6509 evenings; e-mail: p.callinan@xtra.co.nz
Mt Tabor Trust, Helensville - Henderson - Mt Albert (four position)
http://www.mt-tabor.org.nz
Details in 'NZ Catholic' Sept. 20 - Oct. 3 2009 p.27 and from Mt Tabor Trust Office, tel: (09) 420 9701; e-mail: mt.tabor@xtra.co.nz Applications close 2 October 2009
Sunday, September 20, 2009
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NEWS & NOTES - 20 September 2009
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'NZ CATHOLIC' - Issue 325 - Sept. 20 - Oct. 3 2009
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
In this issue ...
Mercy Sisters hold 10-day chapter ... Proposal for optional religious education clarified ... Faith brought cancer survivor Hato from hospital to lead role in NZ film ... Advertising features: Oberammergau Passion Play tours ... Foundress of the Little Sisters of the Poor to be canonised next month ... Age Concern
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Final bell for Our Lady of Lourdes (photo)
The Horowhenua Mail
http://tinyurl.com/n2ns6d
The end of the Catholic liturgical year will mark the end of Sunday masses at Our Lady of Lourdes church in Paekakariki, and the building may be moved out of town.
Priest answers call to return to Antarctic (photo)
http://www.odt.co.nz/your-town/queenstown/74625/priest-answers-call-return-antarctic
A Queenstown priest is preparing for another "busman's holiday" of ministering to more than 1500 people in the coldest, driest and windiest environment on Earth.
St Mark's Catholic School (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/eastern-courier/2874006/Kids-can-do-a-lot-for-those-in-need
Watch out Great Wall of China, the Great Wall of Cans at St Mark’s Catholic School is catching up.
End of an era for brothers at school (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/2876636/End-of-an-era-for-brothers-at-school
The last remaining De La Salle Brothers at Francis Douglas Memorial College are leaving.
Fish-inspired building 'evolving'(photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/news/2874975/Fish-inspired-building-evolving
Tenders will go out this month for Wanaka's new million-dollar Catholic church, with construction set to begin by the end of the year.
`Strange' walkway to remain open for now
Northern Advocate — A004 — 16 September 2009
The wheels of bureaucracy have started turning on a Far North primary school's request to have a walkway shut down before ``something horrible happens'' to a child there. The principal at Pompallier Catholic School in Kaitaia, Daniel Pepper, went public in July with his concerns about what he called ``strange goings-on'' in the walkway that runs along one boundary of his school, linking Dominion Rd, Taaffe St and Vegar St.
TVNZ. Close Up. The good fight (video report)
http://tvnz.co.nz/close-up/good-fight-2917988
Mohammed Ali, a 16-year-old Muslim from Mangere who enjoys going to Mass with his Catholic schoolmates, is ranked number three in the world in his boxing division and shares a name with one of the all time greats. [These videos can only be viewed with the latest Flash Player for your particular browser, e.g. the version for Microsoft Internet Explorer or the (different) version for Firefox - ML]
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INSPIRATIONAL TV - http://inspirationaltv.net
** Forget yourself **
A reading and commentary on Mark 8:27-35 with Fr Barry Scannell SM at St Mary of the Angels, Wellington.
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NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC PODCASTS
http://station15.libsyn.com
** Station XV - Episode 25 **
Tonight, on a very special Station 15...
What a show! Tonight we have Father Roderick from SQPN.com, down here on his New Zealand adventure! He joins a very full Rendition Studios as we talk about his travels here and in Australia, the lifting of the swine flu restrictions, the rolling back (or not) of Vatican II, death threats and the former Archbishop of Zimbabwe, and the banning of trousers as a way to remind people of the importance of Sundays?!?
** Catechiwi **
The Theology of Suffering
In this latest episode of Catechiwi, Gavin Abraham interviews Dutch priest Fr Roderick Vonhogen -- currently visiting Australia and New Zealand -- on another fundamental question of the Faith. Fr Roderick answers the question “Why did Jesus have to suffer?”
** Familia **
In this month's edition of the Familia Podcast we explore the following questions: what can we do to avoid pornography; if you are a Catholic, is it ok to circumcise your male children; if a Catholic marries a non-Catholic or non-Christian is their marriage a sacrament; does pre-marital sex change the sacramental nature of marriage; what can a solo mum do to relate Catholic sexual teachings as well as general things guys should know regarding sexuality to teenage sons?
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'BEING FRANK' - http://www.beingfrank.co.nz
New Zealand Catholic Blogs. Some current topics ...
The Podcasting Priest (Father Roderick Vonhögen) ... Christ is not a set of rules, he’s a person (a photography project on the person of Jesus Christ) ... Nothing like a newbie to remind us what we’re on about… (a young Thai woman's conversion experience) ... Delusions of grandeur (the ordination of women) ... Unrestricted access (on the lifting of the swine flu restrictions on receiving Communion; hearing Fr Roderick)
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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen, Jr.
http://ncronline.org/node/14940
The Vatican reaches out to Lefebvrites
From a strictly demographic point of view, one could argue that the intense interest surrounding relations between the Vatican and the Society of St. Pius X, popularly known as the "Lefebvrites," is terribly exaggerated. Worldwide, the society has a little under 500 priests, roughly the same number as the Diocese of Buffalo. It claims one million faithful, a number impossible to confirm but which, even if true, would represent less than one-tenth of one percent of the global Catholic population. Yet for a variety of reasons, the Vatican's effort to put Humpty-Dumpty back together again by reconciling with the Lefebvrites carries a significance way out of proportion to those numbers.
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WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
http://www.romereports.com (video)
http://www.youtube.com/vatican (news of Pope Benedict - video)
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EVENTS
2009 International Conference: Life, Faith and Family
October 2-4, Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna, Auckland
Details in 'NZ Catholic' July 26 - Aug. 8 2009 p.8, and from Family Life International, tel (09) 279 2413, fax (09) 279 2418; e-mail: life@fli.org.nz; and on http://www.fli.org.nz
Joshua Catholic Men's Fellowship. Men's Retreats
2-4 October 2009, St Patrick's College, Silverstream, Upper Hutt
16-18 October 2009 Willow Park, Eastern Beach, Auckland
Details on http://www.joshua.org.nz and from John Kinney tel. (04) 475 5541
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EMPLOYMENT
[Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Vacancies section of the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz ]
[Vacancies for Catholic youth workers are advertised on the Vacancies page of Connect.org.nz: http://www.connect.org.nz ]
New Zealand Bible Society. Chief Executive
http://www.biblesociety.org.nz
Details in 'NZ Catholic' Aug. 23 - Sept. 5 2009 p.23, and on the Society's Website. Applications close 25 September 2009.
Parish Presenters, 'NZ Catholic' newspaper
Details in 'NZ Catholic' Sept. 20 - Oct. 3 2009 p.23
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz 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 Co-ordinator, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Western Bay of Plenty - Eastern Waikato
http://svdp.org.nz/index.php/youth/youth-coordinators/
Details in 'NZ Catholic' Sept 16 - 19, 2009 p.23 and from Paul Callinan, area president, tel. (07) 577 6509 evenings; e-mail: p.callinan@xtra.co.nz
Mt Tabor Trust, Helensville - Henderson - Mt Albert (four position)
http://www.mt-tabor.org.nz
Details in 'NZ Catholic' Sept. 20 - Oct. 3 2009 p.27 and from Mt Tabor Trust Office, tel: (09) 420 9701; e-mail: mt.tabor@xtra.co.nz Applications close 2 October 2009
NEWS & NOTES - 20 September 2009
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'NZ CATHOLIC' - Issue 325 - Sept. 20 - Oct. 3 2009
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
In this issue ...
Mercy Sisters hold 10-day chapter ... Proposal for optional religious education clarified ... Faith brought cancer survivor Hato from hospital to lead role in NZ film ... Advertising features: Oberammergau Passion Play tours ... Foundress of the Little Sisters of the Poor to be canonised next month ... Age Concern
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Final bell for Our Lady of Lourdes (photo)
The Horowhenua Mail
http://tinyurl.com/n2ns6d
The end of the Catholic liturgical year will mark the end of Sunday masses at Our Lady of Lourdes church in Paekakariki, and the building may be moved out of town.
Priest answers call to return to Antarctic (photo)
http://www.odt.co.nz/your-town/queenstown/74625/priest-answers-call-return-antarctic
A Queenstown priest is preparing for another "busman's holiday" of ministering to more than 1500 people in the coldest, driest and windiest environment on Earth.
St Mark's Catholic School (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/eastern-courier/2874006/Kids-can-do-a-lot-for-those-in-need
Watch out Great Wall of China, the Great Wall of Cans at St Mark’s Catholic School is catching up.
End of an era for brothers at school (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/2876636/End-of-an-era-for-brothers-at-school
The last remaining De La Salle Brothers at Francis Douglas Memorial College are leaving.
Fish-inspired building 'evolving'(photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/news/2874975/Fish-inspired-building-evolving
Tenders will go out this month for Wanaka's new million-dollar Catholic church, with construction set to begin by the end of the year.
`Strange' walkway to remain open for now
Northern Advocate — A004 — 16 September 2009
The wheels of bureaucracy have started turning on a Far North primary school's request to have a walkway shut down before ``something horrible happens'' to a child there. The principal at Pompallier Catholic School in Kaitaia, Daniel Pepper, went public in July with his concerns about what he called ``strange goings-on'' in the walkway that runs along one boundary of his school, linking Dominion Rd, Taaffe St and Vegar St.
TVNZ. Close Up. The good fight (video report)
http://tvnz.co.nz/close-up/good-fight-2917988
Mohammed Ali, a 16-year-old Muslim from Mangere who enjoys going to Mass with his Catholic schoolmates, is ranked number three in the world in his boxing division and shares a name with one of the all time greats. [These videos can only be viewed with the latest Flash Player for your particular browser, e.g. the version for Microsoft Internet Explorer or the (different) version for Firefox - ML]
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INSPIRATIONAL TV - http://inspirationaltv.net
** Forget yourself **
A reading and commentary on Mark 8:27-35 with Fr Barry Scannell SM at St Mary of the Angels, Wellington.
*****************************************
NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC PODCASTS
http://station15.libsyn.com
** Station XV - Episode 25 **
Tonight, on a very special Station 15...
What a show! Tonight we have Father Roderick from SQPN.com, down here on his New Zealand adventure! He joins a very full Rendition Studios as we talk about his travels here and in Australia, the lifting of the swine flu restrictions, the rolling back (or not) of Vatican II, death threats and the former Archbishop of Zimbabwe, and the banning of trousers as a way to remind people of the importance of Sundays?!?
** Catechiwi **
The Theology of Suffering
In this latest episode of Catechiwi, Gavin Abraham interviews Dutch priest Fr Roderick Vonhogen -- currently visiting Australia and New Zealand -- on another fundamental question of the Faith. Fr Roderick answers the question “Why did Jesus have to suffer?”
** Familia **
In this month's edition of the Familia Podcast we explore the following questions: what can we do to avoid pornography; if you are a Catholic, is it ok to circumcise your male children; if a Catholic marries a non-Catholic or non-Christian is their marriage a sacrament; does pre-marital sex change the sacramental nature of marriage; what can a solo mum do to relate Catholic sexual teachings as well as general things guys should know regarding sexuality to teenage sons?
******************************************
'BEING FRANK' - http://www.beingfrank.co.nz
New Zealand Catholic Blogs. Some current topics ...
The Podcasting Priest (Father Roderick Vonhögen) ... Christ is not a set of rules, he’s a person (a photography project on the person of Jesus Christ) ... Nothing like a newbie to remind us what we’re on about… (a young Thai woman's conversion experience) ... Delusions of grandeur (the ordination of women) ... Unrestricted access (on the lifting of the swine flu restrictions on receiving Communion; hearing Fr Roderick)
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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen, Jr.
http://ncronline.org/node/14940
The Vatican reaches out to Lefebvrites
From a strictly demographic point of view, one could argue that the intense interest surrounding relations between the Vatican and the Society of St. Pius X, popularly known as the "Lefebvrites," is terribly exaggerated. Worldwide, the society has a little under 500 priests, roughly the same number as the Diocese of Buffalo. It claims one million faithful, a number impossible to confirm but which, even if true, would represent less than one-tenth of one percent of the global Catholic population. Yet for a variety of reasons, the Vatican's effort to put Humpty-Dumpty back together again by reconciling with the Lefebvrites carries a significance way out of proportion to those numbers.
*****************************************
WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
http://www.romereports.com (video)
http://www.youtube.com/vatican (news of Pope Benedict - video)
**********************************************
EVENTS
2009 International Conference: Life, Faith and Family
October 2-4, Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna, Auckland
Details in 'NZ Catholic' July 26 - Aug. 8 2009 p.8, and from Family Life International, tel (09) 279 2413, fax (09) 279 2418; e-mail: life@fli.org.nz; and on http://www.fli.org.nz
Joshua Catholic Men's Fellowship. Men's Retreats
2-4 October 2009, St Patrick's College, Silverstream, Upper Hutt
16-18 October 2009 Willow Park, Eastern Beach, Auckland
Details on http://www.joshua.org.nz and from John Kinney tel. (04) 475 5541
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EMPLOYMENT
[Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Vacancies section of the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz ]
[Vacancies for Catholic youth workers are advertised on the Vacancies page of Connect.org.nz: http://www.connect.org.nz ]
New Zealand Bible Society. Chief Executive
http://www.biblesociety.org.nz
Details in 'NZ Catholic' Aug. 23 - Sept. 5 2009 p.23, and on the Society's Website. Applications close 25 September 2009.
Parish Presenters, 'NZ Catholic' newspaper
Details in 'NZ Catholic' Sept. 20 - Oct. 3 2009 p.23
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz 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 Co-ordinator, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Western Bay of Plenty - Eastern Waikato
http://svdp.org.nz/index.php/youth/youth-coordinators/
Details in 'NZ Catholic' Sept 16 - 19, 2009 p.23 and from Paul Callinan, area president, tel. (07) 577 6509 evenings; e-mail: p.callinan@xtra.co.nz
Mt Tabor Trust, Helensville - Henderson - Mt Albert (four position)
http://www.mt-tabor.org.nz
Details in 'NZ Catholic' Sept. 20 - Oct. 3 2009 p.27 and from Mt Tabor Trust Office, tel: (09) 420 9701; e-mail: mt.tabor@xtra.co.nz Applications close 2 October 2009
Sunday, September 13, 2009
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NEWS & NOTES - 13 September 2009
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NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE
http://www.cathcom.org.nz
Catholic Church takes time out on crime, punishment and reconciliation
(September 12, 2009)
Prayer for inmates of prison cells is among activities being taken up by Catholic groups and organisations throughout New Zealand during the Catholic Church's annual Social Justice Week which begins on Sunday 13 September.
H1N1 flu - normal Mass practice to be resumed (September 9, 2009)
New Zealand’s Catholic bishops have decided that normal Mass practices can be resumed from this Saturday 12 September.
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'WEL-COM' - The newspaper of the Wellington and Palmerston North dioceses
http://www.welcom.org.nz
**News**
Wel-com's a winner! Australasian Catholic Press Association awards ... Almost three-quarters more seek counselling in recession ... Care and control both needed in prisoner rehab
**World News**
Timor-Leste turns 10 as it struggles against poverty ... Papuan justice worker tells of undermining of rights ... West Papuan priest risks life to speak of oppression
**Columns**
Editorial: Beneficiary-bashing isolates needy ... Archbishop's column: Be the change ... Editorial: A smack as a 'good' parenting tool?
**Schools**
The Biggest Little Kiwiana Show in Masterton ... St Cath's new charity initiative ... Hutt school tops wearable arts
**Features**
Be the change: the NZ Catholic Education Convention ... Confessions of a special character and Jesus follower ... Absence and presence: the New Testament priesthood
**Wellington**
Old hands steer pathway into a new era ... Newtown People's Market a regular ... The cathedral 160 years ago
**Palmerston North**
Global poverty must be tackled from the ground up ... Bishop Peter Cullinane: A time to reflect on the meaning of ordained ministry ... The joys and puzzles of reunions
**Reflect**
Veronica Lawson RSM: 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B Mark 7:31-37
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FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Rugby champs in the making (photo)
Manukau Courier
http://tinyurl.com/n8usyt
Mangere's De La Salle College is close to being the best rugby school in Auckland.
Bishops lift swine flu restrictions
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/2852884/Bishops-lift-swine-flu-restrictions
Restrictions at Catholic churches brought in because of the swine flu outbreak will be lifted from Saturday.
Mourners farewell officer (photo)
The Horowhenua Mail
http://tinyurl.com/nnpmj7
St Joseph's Catholic Church in Levin overflowed with mourners farwelling former police firearms officer and Search and Rescue stalwart Ernie Hagger on Tuesday.
St Patrick's students on safari (photo)
Taupo Times
http://tinyurl.com/nwfec7
A little bit of Africa came to St Patrick's Catholic School on Thursday, as children got right into the theme of the scholastic book fair.
Telling the Baxter story (photo)
Wairarapa News
http://tinyurl.com/nq7fxg
A review of The double Rainbow: James K. Baxter, Ngati Hau and the Jerusalem Commune
Music and muffins at the Parish Centre (photo)
http://www.stratfordpress.co.nz/local/news/music-and-muffins-at-the-parish-centre/3903948/
The hall was alive with the sound of music on Friday August 28, as older ladies and gentlemen enjoyed a free performance and afternoon tea at the Parish Centre of Stratford’s Catholic church.
Sisters celebrate honour for order (photo)
http://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/73329/sisters-celebrate-honour-order
The canonisation of their founder in Rome next month was a source of "great joy and thanksgiving" for staff and residents of the Sacred Heart Home and Hospital in Brockville, Dunedin.
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INSPIRATIONAL TV - http://inspirationaltv.net
** Adopt a cell: Social Justice Week 2009 **
Kilian de Lacy, senior Catholic prison chaplain
** Caring for the homeless **
Wilf Holt at the Auckland City Mission
** Who is the greatest? **
A reading and discussion of Mark 9:30-37 with Rev. Ellie Anderson and Rev. Judith Wigglesworth in the children's 'Jesus Room' at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.
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'BEING FRANK' - http://www.beingfrank.co.nz
New Zealand Catholic Blogs. Some current topics ...
Population Bomb II: Global Warming and the LSE ... “Hey, they’re trying to learn for free! Get ‘em!” (an article in 'NZ Catholic' on ordination) ... Equity and Work (careers of women in academia) ... A refreshing voice on Kennedy (civility, charity and Ted Kennedy) ... Well worth a watch (a couple of very good movies) ... God and Caesar (books by and about Cardinal George Pell)
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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen, Jr.
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic
Incivility hurts the pro-life cause
One bit of gallows humor in Catholic circles is that sometimes the worst enemies of the pro-life movement are pro-lifers themselves. The point is that a handful of activists occasionally come off as so shrill, so angry and judgmental, that fair-minded people simply tune out the pro-life message.
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WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
http://www.romereports.com (video)
http://www.youtube.com/vatican (news of Pope Benedict - video)
**********************************************
EVENTS
2009 International Conference: Life, Faith and Family
October 2-4, Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna, Auckland
Details in 'NZ Catholic' July 26 - Aug. 8 2009 p.8, and from Family Life International, tel (09) 279 2413, fax (09) 279 2418; e-mail: life@fli.org.nz; and on http://www.fli.org.nz
Joshua Catholic Men's Fellowship. Men's Retreats
2-4 October 2009, St Patrick's College, Silverstream, Upper Hutt
16-18 October 2009 Willow Park, Eastern Beach, Auckland
Details on http://www.joshua.org.nz and from John Kinney tel. (04) 475 5541
****************************
EMPLOYMENT
[Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Vacancies section of the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz ]
[Vacancies for Catholic youth workers are advertised on the Vacancies page of Connect.org.nz: http://www.connect.org.nz ]
New Zealand Bible Society. Chief Executive
http://www.biblesociety.org.nz
Details in 'NZ Catholic' Aug. 23 - Sept. 5 2009 p.23, and on the Society's Website. Applications close 25 September 2009.
Parish Presenters, 'NZ Catholic' newspaper
Details in 'NZ Catholic' Sept 16 - 19, 2009 p.23
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz 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 Co-ordinator, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Western Bay of Plenty - Eastern Waikato
http://svdp.org.nz/index.php/youth/youth-coordinators/
Details in 'NZ Catholic' Sept 16 - 19, 2009 p.23 and from Paul Callinan, area president, tel. (07) 577 6509 evenings; e-mail: p.callinan@xtra.co.nz
NEWS & NOTES - 13 September 2009
*****************************************************
NZ CATHOLIC BISHOPS' CONFERENCE
http://www.cathcom.org.nz
Catholic Church takes time out on crime, punishment and reconciliation
(September 12, 2009)
Prayer for inmates of prison cells is among activities being taken up by Catholic groups and organisations throughout New Zealand during the Catholic Church's annual Social Justice Week which begins on Sunday 13 September.
H1N1 flu - normal Mass practice to be resumed (September 9, 2009)
New Zealand’s Catholic bishops have decided that normal Mass practices can be resumed from this Saturday 12 September.
*****************************************
'WEL-COM' - The newspaper of the Wellington and Palmerston North dioceses
http://www.welcom.org.nz
**News**
Wel-com's a winner! Australasian Catholic Press Association awards ... Almost three-quarters more seek counselling in recession ... Care and control both needed in prisoner rehab
**World News**
Timor-Leste turns 10 as it struggles against poverty ... Papuan justice worker tells of undermining of rights ... West Papuan priest risks life to speak of oppression
**Columns**
Editorial: Beneficiary-bashing isolates needy ... Archbishop's column: Be the change ... Editorial: A smack as a 'good' parenting tool?
**Schools**
The Biggest Little Kiwiana Show in Masterton ... St Cath's new charity initiative ... Hutt school tops wearable arts
**Features**
Be the change: the NZ Catholic Education Convention ... Confessions of a special character and Jesus follower ... Absence and presence: the New Testament priesthood
**Wellington**
Old hands steer pathway into a new era ... Newtown People's Market a regular ... The cathedral 160 years ago
**Palmerston North**
Global poverty must be tackled from the ground up ... Bishop Peter Cullinane: A time to reflect on the meaning of ordained ministry ... The joys and puzzles of reunions
**Reflect**
Veronica Lawson RSM: 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B Mark 7:31-37
****************************************************
FROM THE SECULAR PRESS
Rugby champs in the making (photo)
Manukau Courier
http://tinyurl.com/n8usyt
Mangere's De La Salle College is close to being the best rugby school in Auckland.
Bishops lift swine flu restrictions
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/2852884/Bishops-lift-swine-flu-restrictions
Restrictions at Catholic churches brought in because of the swine flu outbreak will be lifted from Saturday.
Mourners farewell officer (photo)
The Horowhenua Mail
http://tinyurl.com/nnpmj7
St Joseph's Catholic Church in Levin overflowed with mourners farwelling former police firearms officer and Search and Rescue stalwart Ernie Hagger on Tuesday.
St Patrick's students on safari (photo)
Taupo Times
http://tinyurl.com/nwfec7
A little bit of Africa came to St Patrick's Catholic School on Thursday, as children got right into the theme of the scholastic book fair.
Telling the Baxter story (photo)
Wairarapa News
http://tinyurl.com/nq7fxg
A review of The double Rainbow: James K. Baxter, Ngati Hau and the Jerusalem Commune
Music and muffins at the Parish Centre (photo)
http://www.stratfordpress.co.nz/local/news/music-and-muffins-at-the-parish-centre/3903948/
The hall was alive with the sound of music on Friday August 28, as older ladies and gentlemen enjoyed a free performance and afternoon tea at the Parish Centre of Stratford’s Catholic church.
Sisters celebrate honour for order (photo)
http://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/73329/sisters-celebrate-honour-order
The canonisation of their founder in Rome next month was a source of "great joy and thanksgiving" for staff and residents of the Sacred Heart Home and Hospital in Brockville, Dunedin.
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INSPIRATIONAL TV - http://inspirationaltv.net
** Adopt a cell: Social Justice Week 2009 **
Kilian de Lacy, senior Catholic prison chaplain
** Caring for the homeless **
Wilf Holt at the Auckland City Mission
** Who is the greatest? **
A reading and discussion of Mark 9:30-37 with Rev. Ellie Anderson and Rev. Judith Wigglesworth in the children's 'Jesus Room' at St Paul's Cathedral, Wellington.
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'BEING FRANK' - http://www.beingfrank.co.nz
New Zealand Catholic Blogs. Some current topics ...
Population Bomb II: Global Warming and the LSE ... “Hey, they’re trying to learn for free! Get ‘em!” (an article in 'NZ Catholic' on ordination) ... Equity and Work (careers of women in academia) ... A refreshing voice on Kennedy (civility, charity and Ted Kennedy) ... Well worth a watch (a couple of very good movies) ... God and Caesar (books by and about Cardinal George Pell)
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ALL THINGS CATHOLIC, by John L. Allen, Jr.
http://ncronline.org/blogs/all-things-catholic
Incivility hurts the pro-life cause
One bit of gallows humor in Catholic circles is that sometimes the worst enemies of the pro-life movement are pro-lifers themselves. The point is that a handful of activists occasionally come off as so shrill, so angry and judgmental, that fair-minded people simply tune out the pro-life message.
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WORLD NEWS OF THE CHURCH
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz
http://www.romereports.com (video)
http://www.youtube.com/vatican (news of Pope Benedict - video)
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EVENTS
2009 International Conference: Life, Faith and Family
October 2-4, Bruce Mason Centre, Takapuna, Auckland
Details in 'NZ Catholic' July 26 - Aug. 8 2009 p.8, and from Family Life International, tel (09) 279 2413, fax (09) 279 2418; e-mail: life@fli.org.nz; and on http://www.fli.org.nz
Joshua Catholic Men's Fellowship. Men's Retreats
2-4 October 2009, St Patrick's College, Silverstream, Upper Hutt
16-18 October 2009 Willow Park, Eastern Beach, Auckland
Details on http://www.joshua.org.nz and from John Kinney tel. (04) 475 5541
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EMPLOYMENT
[Teaching vacancies in New Zealand Catholic schools are advertised in the Vacancies section of the Education Gazette: http://www.edgazette.govt.nz ]
[Vacancies for Catholic youth workers are advertised on the Vacancies page of Connect.org.nz: http://www.connect.org.nz ]
New Zealand Bible Society. Chief Executive
http://www.biblesociety.org.nz
Details in 'NZ Catholic' Aug. 23 - Sept. 5 2009 p.23, and on the Society's Website. Applications close 25 September 2009.
Parish Presenters, 'NZ Catholic' newspaper
Details in 'NZ Catholic' Sept 16 - 19, 2009 p.23
http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz 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 Co-ordinator, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Western Bay of Plenty - Eastern Waikato
http://svdp.org.nz/index.php/youth/youth-coordinators/
Details in 'NZ Catholic' Sept 16 - 19, 2009 p.23 and from Paul Callinan, area president, tel. (07) 577 6509 evenings; e-mail: p.callinan@xtra.co.nz
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