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Catholic Social Teaching and Local Elections “The Permanent Principles of the Church'ssocial Doctrine Constitute the Very Heart of Catholic Social Teaching september 2019 1 CATHOLICABLET DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN ISSUE 242 | SEPTEMBER 2019 cdd.org.nz “Come on! You don’t even have to leave your house to vote!” Local Body Elections close on Saturday 12 October 2019. Catholic Social Teaching and Local Elections “The permanent principles of the Church'ssocial doctrine constitute the very heart of Catholic social teaching. These are the principles of: the dignity of the human person; the common good; subsidiarity; and solidarity.” Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church, no. 160 The spotlight is on the 2019 local Firstly, it is at the local level that we build the bonds body elections. On Saturday of solidarity and inclusion necessary to transform society 12 October, in locations throughout on a larger scale. New Zealand, many will have the last opportunity to vote in this Secondly, the principle of subsidiarity suggests year’s local body elections. that local forms of participation ought to be strengthened Catholic social teaching calls us to while also being attentive to the interconnections among be attentive to local politics for at local communities and between the local, regional and least two reasons. national levels. continued on page 2 2 the tablet continued from page 1 The Ecology of Subsidiarity Everyday Life The rapid growth of the population in parts of Otago and Southland has led to pressures to expand existing schools and to build new ones. The Catholic school In his encyclical Laudato Si’, Pope system is not immune from such pressures. Decisions made by local authorities as Francis asks us to consider the “ecology to where new housing development is favoured and provided for by zoning and of everyday life,” that is, the way “the planning affects all of us. Good decision makers are vital to ensure balanced and setting in which people live their lives . intelligent planning occurs at local council level. Families searching for affordable . influence[s] the way we think, feel and housing will be affected by the choice of candidates who have the understanding, act” (no. 147), and although the ecology ability and will to tackle the issue. of everyday life clearly reflects broader national and even global patterns, we The principle of subsidiarity, a key part of Catholic social teaching, is often discussed have the most influence over it—the in terms of finding the appropriate “level” of action to address a particular issue, but “buildings, neighbourhoods, public it has just as much to do with the interaction between different levels—local, national, spaces and cities” (no. 150) in which and global. we carry out our lives—through local The concerns of local communities are often intertwined and their interests need to politics. Pope Francis affirms that with be carefully balanced. In his 1991 encyclical Centesimus Annus, Saint Pope John Paul effort, even the most alienating urban II insisted that the principle of subsidiarity means that the government must take on environment can be transformed into a the role of “harmonizing and guiding development” (no. 48), helping to coordinate “network of solidarity and belonging” the interests of local communities and enterprises without taking over the latter’s (no. 148). legitimate functions. Representatives of local communities must not only advocate Several of our local communities for the interests of their constituents, but also recognize the valid concerns of other are experiencing demographic and stakeholders and strive toward workable solutions. economic growth, and therefore a Every local community faces different issues, and the vision of Catholic social good deal of the local politics in those teaching can guide reflection on the local issues important to each one of us. places is focused on the expansion of infrastructure and public services. One Catholic social teaching insists on our responsibility to be informed about and of the primary concerns expressed by participate in the political process, and that highlights the need for all eligible voters local politicians is the expansion of to participate in the elections that are taking place at this time. public transportation for commuters. Such expansions could ease commuter traffic and the associated pollution and Catholic pilgrimages ďLJEĞǁĞĂůĂŶĚĞƌƐ͕ĨŽƌEĞǁĞĂůĂŶĚĞƌƐ͘ make transportation more affordable. As Pope Francis notes, the transportation system has a great impact on a THE PASSION PLAY 2020 community’s quality of life (no. 153). SMALL GROUP PILGRIMAGE TOURS ĨƌŽŵ NEW ZEALAND Pope Francis writes, “It is important ZĞŐŝƐƚƌĂƟŽŶƐEKtKWEĨŽƌƚŚĞWĂƐƐŝŽŶWůĂLJ- May to September 2020. that the different parts of a city be well ϭϬĚŝīĞƌĞŶƚƚŽƵƌŝŶŐĂŶĚƌŝǀĞƌĐƌƵŝƐĞŝƟŶĞƌĂƌŝĞƐ͘ŽŽŬŝŶŐƐĨŽƌŝŶĚŝǀŝĚƵĂůƐΘŐƌŽƵƉƐ͘ integrated and that those who live there have a sense of the whole, rather than WĂƐƐŝŽŶWůĂLJƚŽƵƌŽƉƟŽŶηϭ being confined to one neighbourhood and failing to see the larger city as space /ƚĂůLJ͕ƵƐƚƌŝĂΘ'ĞƌŵĂŶLJ͘ which they share with others” (no. Escorted tour includes͙ 151). Those we elect to councils are Milan, Lake Garda, Sirmione, Verona, WĂƐƐŝŽŶWůĂLJƚŽƵƌŽƉƟŽŶηϮ faced with the question of how they can promote this “sense of the whole” in a sĞŶŝĐĞ͕/ƚĂůŝĂŶΘĂǀĂƌŝĂŶůƉƐ͕ Danube cruise. community where others will “no longer Bolzano, Munich, Innsbruck, Dachau, Escorted tour includes... be seen as strangers, but as part of a ‘we’ Berchtesgaden Eagles Nest, Munich, ƵĚĂƉĞƐƚ͕njƚĞƌŐŽŵ͕ƌĂƟƐůĂǀĂ͕ which all of us are working to create” KďĞƌĂŵŵĞƌŐĂƵĂŶĚƚŚĞϮϬϮϬWĂƐƐŝŽŶ (no. 151). Our ability to develop this Vienna, Durstein, Melk Abbey, Linz, Play. sense of solidarity with our neighbours, ZĞĨ͗K,ϮϬ Salzberg, Aschach, Regensburg and whom we encounter face to face, sets the Passau, then to Munich and into the pattern for how we will respond to the ĂǀĂƌŝĂŶůƉƐƚŽKďĞƌĂŵŵĞƌŐĂƵĂŶĚ larger issues we face as a society. ƚŚĞϮϬϮϬWĂƐƐŝŽŶWůĂLJ. ZĞĨ͗KϮϬ Ph: 0800 356 728 [email protected] www.thetravelwarehouse.co.nz/passion-play-2020 KWϮϬϬϮϭϵ september 2019 3 Farewell for Tony Hanning contributed by father gerard aynsley vg On the 8th of August a farewell was held at Holy Cross College in Mosgiel for Tony Hanning on his retirement from the role of Director of Catholic Education, a role Tony has held for over 38 years. Principals and school representatives from throughout the diocese, Ministry of Education leaders, diocesan staff and parishioners gathered with Tony’s family to honour his contribution to Catholic Education in our diocese. Bishop Colin Campbell who was unable to attend wrote the following message of gratitude that was read out at the farewell: Tribute to Tony Hanning on his retirement from CPC “My sincere thanks for the opportunity to pay a grateful tribute to Tony as he rings down the curtain on a distinguished career as Director of Catholic Education in our Dunedin Diocese, a career that spans nigh on 40 years. One can only admire Tony’s dedication and commitment over such a lengthy period, a period which was marked and preceded by a notable career in the teaching profession. In all his work in dealing with primary, secondary and tertiary education he has undertaken it with professionalism and thoroughness. I well recall that with our Catechetical course for young teachers at Otago University, I was often quizzed in Wellington as to how we had achieved such a unique programme in all of Bishop Michael farewells Tony and wife Genny. NZ. A lot of credit must go to Tony and our Dominican Sisters and in the latter years the splendid work of Sister Jan Ogilvy. Not only on the local scene, but on the national one, Tony’s contribution has been immense and perspicacious. Not many would have the insight, ability and knowledge of the Integration Act, its history and operation as would Tony and in the recent changes to it, his contribution and corrections were invaluable. We were all delighted when the Holy Father bestowed a papal knighthood on Tony. It was a prestigious award and richly deserved, acknowledging a wonderful witness to the Gospel and relentless advocate of catholic education here in our southern antipodean outpost. Kate Nicholson, former principal of St Peter's Gore and newly appointed principal to Kavanagh College, speaks on behalf of secondary principals. In all his dealings with people, Tony has always conducted himself as the quintessential gentleman, the consummate Christian, humble, respectful and concerned for the welfare and dignity of every person. Tony, we all warmly salute you and with hearts full of gratitude, thank you for such an illustrious career in Catholic Education. May God continue to bless you, Genny and all the family abundantly. I am truly sorry to be missing this occasion and the Bishop’s Shield this weekend as I am directing the Auckland Priests’ retreat here in the north. Looking forward to sharing some mutton bird with you as part of our Titi inheritance. Cheers colin Annie Nelson, principal of St Mary's Gore, thanks Tony on behalf of the primary principals. 4 the tablet Two Special Wedding Anniversaries Celebrated at Waikiwi contributed by pat tippen Noeline and Tony Doorman. Lesley and Sonny Broad. Sacred Heart Parish, Waikiwi, celebrated two special wedding anniversaries of parishioners in July. Lesley and Sonny Broad celebrated 65 years and Noeline and Tony Doorman 60 years. Noeline and Tony were married on 4 July 1959 at St Mary’s as they had as bride and groom in 1954. That really was a walk Basilica, Invercargill, by Father Tom Keyes. down memory lane for a lovely couple. For Lesley and Sonny, attending parish Mass on 11 July Footnote: Sad to report that on Saturday, 10 August, following was particularly special as it was 65 years earlier to the day a period of ill-health, Lesley Broad died peacefully with her that their marriage took place in the same Church of the loving family by her side. Requiem Mass was celebrated at Sacred Heart, the officiating priest being the late Father Thad Sacred Heart Church, Waikiwi, on 14 August led by Father Harrington.
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