june 2016 1 CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN
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Vale Bishop Len
Bishop Emeritus, Len Boyle, “The Good Shepherd” has been called home 30 November 1930 – 1 June 2016 May he rest in peace
Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them – not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away. 1 Peter 5: 2 - 4 2 the tablet Bishop Leonard Boyle RIP
“Bishop Boyle was a proud son of Southland and was committed to the people he served.”
Bishop Len (Leonard Anthony Boyle) was born at Nightcaps, a ministry as a priest and bishop. He was a proud son of coal-mining town in western Southland, in 1930. His parents, Southland. He would remark about the community spirit in Catherine and Frank, owned a hotel in Nightcaps, (and Southland. Community was very important to him and his later Winton,) and he was the sixth of their nine children. approach to priesthood over more than 50 years. In retirement He was educated by the Sisters of Mercy at convent schools he continued to serve as parish priest in various parishes in Nightcaps and Winton before boarding at the Christian throughout the Diocese wherever he was needed. We extend Brothers’ school, St Kevin’s College in Oamaru. After leaving our condolences to his family, his fellow priests and the school, he worked as a shearer and farmer at Winton, and community that he loved dearly.” fulfilled a childhood ambition to own a farm. In his early Bishop Boyle’s Irish heritage has also been important to his twenties he decided to become a priest and entered the sense of identity. His grandparents had died by the time he was seminary at Mosgiel. He was ordained at Winton on 29 June born, but he was curious to find out more about them. After 1961, an occasion made more memorable by one of the biggest he became bishop, he had the opportunity to visit Galway snowfalls in the district’s memory. and located the grave of his great grandfather, Martin Boyle, Appointments that followed his ordination were: at Annaghdown. The headstone inscription noted that the headstone had been erected by Martin’s emigrant son John Curate, South Dunedin 1961 – 1964; Curate, Georgetown, (Bishop Boyle’s grandfather) from New Zealand. He also found Invercargill 1964 – 1970; Parish Priest – South Dunedin 1970 – local Boyle relatives still on a farm near Galway city, and re- 1972; Parish Priest – St. Mary’s, Invercargill 1972 – 1983. established family connections broken generations earlier by On 3 May 1983, he was ordained Coadjutor Bishop of time and distance. Bishop Boyle returned to Galway regularly Dunedin at a ceremony in the Dunedin Town Hall. After and was feted by family and community whenever he visited. Bishop John Kavanagh died in 1985, Bishop Len succeeded In 2012, Claire Ramsay completed and published his colourful him as the Fifth Bishop of Dunedin. On 9 July 2004, at age 74, and entertaining biography: The Good Shepherd: The life of Bishop Boyle retired, but remained as emeritus bishop. He was Bishop Len Boyle. Copies are available from the Catholic Centre succeeded by a fellow Southlander, Bishop Colin Campbell. Shop – Full of Grace, and from the University Book Shop, Bishop Campbell was in Australia leading a church Dunedin. programme when word was received of Bishop Len’s death. Bishop Boyle had six brothers, Wattie, Jack, Eddie, Frank, He extended his prayerful sympathy and condolences to the Vincent, Cliff, and two sisters Patricia and Margaret (who died extended Boyle family and friends, as well as to his fellow in infancy). priests and the people of the diocese. He made plans to return to Dunedin immediately. He is survived by his brother, Cliff, sister-in-law Eileen Boyle and his 27 nieces and nephews and their extended families. Bishop Patrick Dunn, President of the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference, said Bishop Boyle was a proud son of The June issue of The Tablet goes to print just after Bishop Southland and was committed to the people he served. Len’s death, and before his funeral, coverage of which will appear, therefore, in the July issue. “It is with sadness that we pay tribute to our brother bishop, recalling his commitment to the people he served and his june 2016 3 Visit from Fr Chris Skinner
Fr Chris singing with the children from St Teresa’s School, Bluff, on ANZAC Day
Our Diocese was recently treated to a 10-day musical tour by Fr Chris Skinner SM. From 29 April to 9 May, Fr. Chris offered us a variety of sessions from parish Masses to school concerts to music workshops. Throughout all ten days, Fr. Chris’s joyful energy remained high, delighting people from ages 2 to 92 with his melodious voice and prayerful presence. A large focus of his visit was three workshops in Oamaru, Dunedin and Invercargill, where he spent a lot of time teaching parish and school musicians his Hopetoun Ordinary Mass. It was well received in all areas, and we are hoping to make this a well-used and well-known Mass around the diocese. A highlight of his tour was a moving ANZAC service hosted and organised by St. Teresa’s School in Bluff, where he sang his famous song ‘Sons of Gallipoli’. Fr. Chris has many family connections in the south and described his time here as a bit of a homecoming. He was especially touched by the warm hospitality he received everywhere he went. A special thanks to all the parishes and schools for their kindness and generosity, which made Fr. Chris feel so at home. While he is not out touring and teaching his music, Fr. Chris has a ‘day job’ in priest formation at the Marist Seminary in Auckland, which he is very committed to. In light of this, we are very blessed to have had the time and energy he gave us during these ten days. We will be building on this enthusiasm for music in our liturgies in September, with a 7-day visit from Michael Mangan. Watch this space and our diocesan website (www.cdd.org) for upcoming details of Michael’s tour. 4 the tablet
Update of Lifepod Incubator(s) for South Sudan contributed by lynne toomey
Thank you to everyone who has given money for the South Sudan Incubator appeal. As you know, Sir Ray Avery and Medicine Mondiale are working hard to make these revolutionary incubators available as quickly as possible. You can find more information on the incubators at https://thelifepod.co.nz/ Sir Ray had advised that the first production runs will go to the hospitals in the immediate Pacific region, where they have conducted infield analysis of the incubator power requirements, and our incubator(s) will probably not be available until later in the year. Once we have confirmed information on production dates for our order, we will investigate transport options to South Sudan, but in the meantime- thank you for your support, and thank you also to the team at Lifepod Incubator Medicine Mondiale for its vision and for making a life-saving difference.
REMEMBERING THE CHURCH IN YOUR WILL An invitation from Bishop Colin... When you leave a bequest to the Church, you give a gift that lasts longer than your lifetime; a gift that will always be remembered. A bequest to the Church may be a specific amount, or a percentage of your estate, or a particular item of value. Big or small, your bequest will be greatly appreciated. If you have an existing Will, with the help of your legal advisor, you can make a simple modification to it. SAMPLE WORDING FOR A BEQUEST CONGR ATUL ATIONS “...to the Roman Catholic Bishop of Dunedin for the time being, to use for the general purposes of the Bishop Colin added a Master of diocese as he sees fit, I give and bequeath...” Ministry with credit to his list of academic qualifications. The degree was conferred on Colin David Campbell, in absentia, on 21 May 2016, by the University of Otago. Bishop Colin leads by example when he urges teachers and pastoral workers to study towards further qualifications. Well done. june 2016 5
Food for Critical Reflection Morse Code – God’s Word a homily by bishop len boyle
“The thought of a Western cowboy movie brings back many memories. It highlighted, in the field of communications, the importance of Morse code. Often you would hear the sound – dots and dashes – coming from the railway station or post office. The postmaster, in one of these Western towns, advertised for a Morse code operator. A number of applicants queued up to be interviewed. A young man, the last to turn up for an interview, suddenly jumped the queue and walked into the postmaster’s office – those waiting were indignant, to say the least. To add fuel to the fire, the postmaster, after interviewing the young man, came out and told the others he had the job. The postmaster then explained that, while the other applicants were waiting, he had tapped out a Morse code message. “If any of you understand it please come to my office.” The story relates well to all of us as we read or listen to Scripture. We have to interpret the message God is giving to us. Sometimes, the signal is clear; sometimes, more difficult; sometimes, more distant. Someone may help us to understand the message, but, ultimately, we have to take the message on board and make it our own. We interpret the signals and apply them to our lives. And this is where the above story hits home – the young man listened, interpreted the message and he actioned it. That is the story of reading or hearing the word of God – listening, interpreting the message and, most importantly, living the message, making it the light that guides us.”
L H Boyle Photo: by Mary Anne Bishop, 1998
Reproduced from the Biography of Bishop Len, “The Good Shepherd,”so ably produced in 2012 by Claire Ramsay. (Available at the Catholic Centre Shop: Full of Grace, and the University Book Shop, Dunedin.)
Alternative First reading Romans 12: 9-16 Listening to the Word of God, interpreting it and living it, were ingrained parts of the make up of Bishop Len. When celebrating Mass at the Bishop’s bedside, Monsignor John Harrison reminded those present that one of Bishop Len’s maxims was that every reading of the day has something relevant to our lives, if we but listen carefully. How true that is when the first reading of hatt day (31 May) is matched with the life of Bishop Len, and the lessons it provides for each of us. Do not let your love be a pretence, but sincerely prefer good to evil. Love each other as much as brothers should, and have a profound respect for each other. Work for the Lord with untiring effort and with great earnestness of spirit. If you have hope, this will make you cheerful. Do not give up if trials come; and keep on praying. If any of the saints are in need you must share with them; and you should make hospitality your special care. Bless those who persecute you: never curse them, bless them. Rejoice with those who rejoice and be sad with those in sorrow. Treat everyone with equal kindness; never be condescending but make real friends with the poor. 6 the tablet
Fundraising A change from Cheese rolls to “Other” rolls
Vital Products Ltd was set up by some parents at St Brigid’s School, Tainui, and Kavanagh College. The directors are Steve Cogger and David Frame. Steve says, “The company was set up to put all profits back into the catholic community. Any organisation can access this fundraiser.” In the first 12 months, Vital Products Ltd has donated $2,900 worth of toilet paper between Catholic Social Services and Saint Vincent De Paul, and made a further donation of $2,100 to St Francis of Assisi. “In the first 12 months” said Steve, “we have sold 34,448 rolls of toilet paper, which equates to over 1400 km (further than Cape Reinga to Bluff!!)” If you would like to know more about this great fundraiser, Steve is willing to answer inquiries. His contact details are: CCS and SVDP receiving their toilet paper. Steve Cogger Phone: (03) 474 5285 Mobile: 021 557 766 Email: [email protected] Mother of Mercy: A Month with Mary This delightful publication brings together Bible texts, reflections and prayers, with icons, beckoning us to pray and meditate with Mary, mother of mercy. Partners Joe O’Neill Price: $12.90 + P/P $1.60 Mike O’Neill Paul O’Neill Todd Whitcombe Lauren Pegg Associate Jo Hambleton Staff Solicitor Jared St Clair-Newman
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Laying on of hands by Bishop Kavanagh
Ordination as Coadjutor Bishop 3 May 1983
Cardinal Thomas Williams and Bishop Len
Bishop Len with St Kevin’s College pupils 1985 june 2016 9 Len Boyle - Early days as Bishop
Bishop Len with Pope John Paul II
Bishop Len meets Mother Teresa 10 the tablet
Schools around the diocese celebrated Catholic Schools’ Day in various ways Led by Fr Hook, St Patrick’s School Invercargill started with a Eucharistic Celebration centred around the theme of “ Letting The Light of Christ Shine in us.” After Mass, three helium balloons were released as pupils and adults prayed for all those at home, school and in their Parish. Later in the day, some students made fudge, bookmarks and artwork then took these to the residents at Calvary and Takitimu rest homes where they read books to the residents and shared the fudge. Other classes made clay and mosaic crosses to take to the patients at the hospice, while some students created digital cards and sent them to students at other Catholic Schools. Neighbours – St Mary’s School, Milton, and St Joseph’s School, Balclutha – chose to celebrate together, as did the two schools in Oamaru. Eight busloads of St Kevin’s College students joined pupils from St Joseph’s School for a special celebratory Mass in the historic St Patrick’s Basilica, Oamaru. june 2016 11 12 the tablet
Diocesan Annual Report 2015 gerald scanlan | diocesan general manager
The Diocese of Dunedin had a strong year in 2015. Under the theme of the Joy of the Gospel, the year featured important pastoral, educational, spiritual and administrative achievements that engaged and stretched local Catholics and helped shift the Diocese in the direction of greater vitality and sustainability. Key achievements included: • Over 1,100 participants in the Called by Christ small-group faith sharing programme across the Diocese during August and September. Around 100 evaluations were received from programme participants, with an average satisfaction rating of 82 percent. • The inaugural Living Faith lecture series, presented over three nights, commemorating 50 years since the Gerald Scanlan and Bishop Colin landmark Vatican 2 document on the church in the modern world. The • The new Religious Education Advisory • The Holy Cross Centre was re-launched lectures were live streamed across the team commenced, led by Katrina van as Burns Lodge at Holy Cross, under country, courtesy of the University de Water. The team supports teachers new manager Clinton Chambers, of Otago, and then made available as in delivering religious education in our to link it more closely to the strong video clips on the Diocesan website. 24 primary and four secondary schools. heritage theme of Dunedin tourism. The lectures reached an estimated The team also encourages teachers to Finance total audience of around 500. improve their qualifications for teaching The Diocese recently received an • religious education through certificate, The Diocese welcomed Fr Sani Lam to diploma and degree courses offered by unqualified audit report for 2015 from the priesthood and Sr Anna Burrowes The Catholic Institute. our independent auditors, Deloitte. made her final profession as a Sister The audited financial statements can • of Mercy. The six Catholic dioceses across New be found on the Diocesan website => • Zealand worked up a national church http://www.cdd.org.nz/finance/. Four Faith Refresher seminars insurance scheme which delivered were offered in both Oamaru and premium savings in year one for the The core Diocesan operations Invercargill, to update Catholics on Dunedin Diocese of over $100,000. (excluding parishes and schools) current thinking on matters such as the recorded a deficit for 2015, but did • sacraments, scripture and social justice. A first-ever leadership event was better than expected. The Catholic held in late October with around • Two Jam for Joy sessions for parish Development Fund improved its 100 participants from across the performance from 2014, and there was musicians were held, in Dunedin Diocese. Their challenge was to and Gore, to bring parish musicians a higher level of payment of attendance identify priority areas for attention dues from parents at Catholic schools. together, encourage them in their and growth in our parishes, schools ministry and learn new songs. and local communities. The special The Diocese still faces significant • Amy Armstrong took up the new guests at the event were Cardinal John financial challenges, notably an role of Pastoral Leader for the Dew and Dunedin City Councillor, overdraft that totalled $13.5m at 31 Diocese, with a focus on formation Jinty McTavish. The event led to December 2015, an increase of $642,000 for ministry, outreach and parish the Diocesan Action Plan for 2016 during the year. Stopping the overdraft growth. Among her early priorities – available on the Diocesan website from increasing any further and starting were promoting the Called by Christ => http://www.cdd.org.nz/diocesan- to repay our debt is my top financial programme, leading the Jam for Joy action-plan. priority. sessions and organising a retreat • Dunedin’s Catholic shop was re- Next month, I will provide Tablet for Walking New Paths graduates launched under the new name of readers with an update against the 2016 which included a public ecumencial Full of Grace, with the intention of Diocesan Action Plan. gathering with Joy Cowley with over appealing to a wider set of customers. 100 participants. june 2016 13
Prayers & Petitions
PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
O most beautiful flower of Mt Carmel, fruitful In partnership with the Tindall Foundation, the vine, Splendour of Heaven, Blessed Mother of Diocese of Dunedin invites applications for grants the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me that will support families and social services in my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me here thou art my Mother. O Holy Mary, within the Diocese. Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I Applications relating to the following are humbly beseech thee from the bottom of my particularly welcome: heart to succour me in my necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand • Young children thy power. O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (three times). • Youth development Holy Mary, I place this prayer in thy hands (three times). This prayer must be said for three days • Literacy, numeracy and budgeting skills and the prayer published. (Published on behalf of B.A.) Thanks for prayer answered: P.P. • Māori SACRED HEART OF JESUS • Migrants and refugees
May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised, • Rural communities honoured, adored and glorified throughout the world forever. Amen. (Say six times for nine days and promise publication.) (Published on behalf of M.O.O.) Grants are available up to a maximum DEAR HEART OF JESUS of $7,000. Applications close Friday 12 August 2016. Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked for many favours, and I ask you for this special one. The application form is available on-line at Take it, Dear Heart of Jesus, and place it within www.cdd.org.nz/grants or by contacting your broken heart, where your Holy Father sees Pauline Lee on (03) 474 5750 or it. Then in His merciful eyes it will become Your [email protected]. favour and not mine. Say this prayer for three days, and promise its publication. Thanks for prayer answered: P.P. NOVENA TO ST JUDE Oh, Holy St Jude, apostle and martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles; Near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need. To you I have recourse from the depth of my heart, and FUNERAL DIRECTORS • MONUMENTAL MASONS humbly beg you to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present, urgent petition (make request). In return, I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. Say three Our Fathers, three Hail Marys and three Glorias. St Jude pray for me and all who invoke your aid, humbly in need of your intercession. Amen. This novena must be said on nine consecutive days. (Thanks for prayers answered: B.A.) PRAYERS FOR THE HAPPY REPOSE OF THE RECENTLY DECEASED, AND THE COMFORT OF THEIR FAMILIES May the souls of the following, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of Craig Stoneman • Darrin Christie • Wilson Fraser God, rest in peace. Amen Hamish MacPherson • Phil Llwellyn BOYLE, Leonard Anthony, Bishop Emeritus of Rachael Crothers • Kerry de Garnham • Amanda Stephens Dunedin Cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill HEALEY,John, Oamaru Phone (03) 218 4095 Fax (03) 218 7220 NEWMAN, Charles R (Dick), Wanaka ROBERTSON, Mary (Molly), Invercargill www.frasersfunerals.co.nz TOBIA, Shirley, Bluff 14 the tablet
Bishop’s Diary What’s on
Golden Jubilee of Priesthood
Bishop Colin celebrates his Golden Jubilee of priesthood in the last week of June. There will be a Jubilee Mass at Invercargill at St Mary’s Basilica on Monday, 27 June at 9am. Morning tea will follow in the Basilica Pastoral Centre. colin d campbell bishop of dunedin On Saturday, 2 July, he will celebrate a Jubilee Mass at 9.30am at St Joseph’s Cathedral, Dunedin.
JUNE Morning tea will follow in the Pastoral Centre. 11-12 Oamaru Parish All warmly welcome to both celebrations. Confirmation and Visitation 15 Sacred Heart Parish Confirmation 19 St Joseph’s Cathedral Parish Confirmation Christian Brothers’ Reunion 19 Opening of St Patrick’s Basilica, South Dunedin 21 – 22 Priests’ Council In 1876, the Christian Brothers opened Meeting their first school in Dunedin. 23 Board of Administration Meeting To celebrate this, ex-pupils and staff of the ten 25-26 Gore Parish Christian Brothers’ Schools in New Zealand and Confirmation and Rarotonga will hold a reunion on the weekend of Visitation 8 – 10 July 2016. 28 Mosgiel Parish Registrations to G. Morris Confirmation email: [email protected] JULY or 2 -3 Milton, Balclutha, Lawrence Confirmation Br. G Donaldson, 20A Grove St. St Kilda, and Visitation Dunedin 9012. Phone 03 456 5040. 9 – 10 Winton Parish Confirmation and Visitation Closing date for Registrations: 16 June 2016 june 2016 15
Correction
Correction, and Apology to John Knowler, stalwart of the Tuatapere church community, who presented the plaque to Bishop Colin in recognition of his golden jubilee of priesthood. The article supplied for the May issue of The Tablet (p.3) incorrectly ascribed the presentation to “John Nolet.” It is good news for you, John Knowler, (Many knew it was you) and good news for me (Many must have read the article!) Tony Hanning, Editor
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When searching through old photo files and records I came across this one of Bishop Len with his Vicar General Monsignor Vincent Walker. It brought to mind one very sound piece of advice given to me by Bishop Len. From time to time, he listened to an outline of some issue that had arisen and after pondering upon it for a moment or two he would say, “Just let that one go through to the keeper.” More often than not it was the right thing to do. Knowledge, Understanding, Wisdom – He had all three.
Thanks, Bishop Len.