Redevelopment Plan for South Dunedin

Th e Mo n t h l y Ma g a z i n e f o r t h e Ca t h o l i c s o f t h e Du n e d i n Di o c e s e h e a b l e t JuneT 2009 T Issue No 144 Redevelopment plan for South Dunedin By GILLIAN VINE THIS week, Bishop Colin Campbell announced a concept for redeveloping St Patrick’s Basilica, building a new parish centre and presbytery. In launching the project in the South Dunedin Pastoral Area, Bishop Campbell expressed his desire for those concerned to embrace the concept, discuss it and determine if they would support it and bring it – or a version of it – to a realistic Above: St Patrick’s Basilica, South Dunedin. completion. Right: The redevelopment concept includes The plan, which the bishop emphasises moving St Patrick’s high altar and the associated is, at this stage, a point from which painting forward and creating a small chapel. discussion can commence, involves the earthquake strengthening that is former St Patrick’s School on the same extending the transepts – the side required under Dunedin City Council site into a presbytery containing at least wings in the crucifix-shaped church rules has been incorporated into the two apartment-style accommodation – and moving the existing high altar plan, as has provision for a new floor units. and Rozzo Bravo painting forward. and damp-proofing. New Zealand Historic Places Trust This would enable a small chapel to be St Patrick’s Basilica, designed by southern area manager for Otago- created behind the repositioned altar. prominent Catholic architect F.W. Petre, Southland, Owen Graham said he had The revamp would see existing entry was opened in October 1894. It has met with diocesan representatives and doors removed and a new entrance never been completed, lacking such had given “early advice on best practice created to connect the church and features as the dome and semi-circular approaches to manage the heritage planned new parish centre. It is colonnade outside, and the gilded values of the site”. envisioned that the parish centre would ceiling envisaged by the architect. Bishop Campbell and his staff will seat at least 100 people. New parish The redevelopment plan would work closely with the pastoral area in offices, kitchen facilities and toilets include demolishing the presbytery, developing the redevelopment plans would also be built within this complex. although its original street facade, which further should this be the wish of the Because the proposal is purely dates from 1896, would be retained. Dunedin South Pastoral Area, which conceptual at this stage, no detailed Investigation is also being undertaken covers the parishes of South Dunedin, costings have been prepared. However, as to the viability of converting the Forbury, Tainui and Waverley. Remember Peter’s Pence on June 28 In this issue… JUNE 28 is Peter’s Pence Sunday, linked to the Bishop of Rome that the day Catholics make offerings they decided to send a regular South Dunedin concept plan ��2 to financially support the Holy annual contribution to the Holy Top marks for cooking classes ��3 See and the Pope’s philanthropy. Father. It later spread throughout Kristy is worthy ambassador ��4 It gives the Pontiff the means to Europe and in 1871 Pope Pius Hostel home away from home ��6 provide emergency support to IX gave it his approval in the A decade of mission in Chile ��8 those in need because of war, encyclical letter Saepe Venerabilis. Mission giving �� 10 oppression, disease and natural The collection is traditionally tak- Bishop Len Boyle in Holy Land �� 11 disasters. en each year on the Sunday clos- Obituaries ��12, 13 By the end of the eighth century est to June 29, the Solemnity of St Out and About �� 16 the Anglo-Saxons felt so closely Peter and St Paul. The Tablet June 2009 Plans for St Patrick’s Basilica are unveiled

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Sheet: ST PATRICK'S PARISH - Parish Centre Alterations Site Plan - Proposed 1:200 2 Rev: Job BishopNo. CN5002 Moran’s vision of ‘beautiful plan’ for Printed:church Wednesday, June 10, 2009 @ 9:39 AM ON March 20, 1892, Bishop Patrick 25, 1892: “It [St Patrick’s Basilica] will had worked so hard and contributed so Moran laid the foundation stone for be, when finished, a very handsome generously. a new church in South Dunedin, the building, in the classic style of the The church was unfinished on opening congregation having outgrown the Roman basilica affording seating for day. “The nave, choir, sanctuary, aisles, nearby school-chapel. 1200 people,” transepts and vestries have been Even in August 1878, when the school- Because the exterior walls have since erected – leaving for erection the dome chapel was dedicated, the bishop had an been plastered, the location of the stone and the front, which will consist of a eye to the future, with a “beautiful plan” is uncertain. semi-circular colonnade …” New Zealand by F.W. Petre already in his hands. A rapid The total cost of the building was Tablet reported. increase in the number of Catholics in estimated at £5000 and when the Two years later, in 1896, Bishop Dunedin saw the project under way less foundation stone was laid £1500 had Michael Verdon signed a contract for a than 14 years later. already been raised, with collection on new brick presbytery in South Dunedin, New Zealand Tablet said on March the day bringing £400. A labourer then the building to cost more than £600. At earned about £2 10s a week, so the the same time, he announced that the The deadline for the July issue of amount raised from the largely working- Sisters of Mercy would take over the The Tablet is Wednesday, July 1. class community was remarkable. running of St Patrick’s School, which the All contributions should be sent to Bishop Moran, the “guiding spirit” of the Dominican Sisters had run for 18 years. the editor, Gillian Vine, 26 Franklin project was ill – he died seven months Now it is proposed to bring together St, Dalmore, Dunedin 9010; phone later – and unable to attend the opening the various elements of St Patrick’s to (021) 705-708; fax 03-474-5758; email [email protected]. on October 5, 1894. However, he sent a create a facility that means the needs of message expressing gratitude to all who the parish in the 21st century.

2 June 2009 The Tablet Top marks for Verdon cooking classes

By GILLIAN VINE COMMUNITY cooking classes at Verdon College “have been a tremendous success”, college principal Paul Olsen says. A joint venture with Catholic Social Services (CSS), the classes, whose focus was on healthy meals at a low cost, were run by Verdon’s canteen manager Bernice Debono. Two years ago, she ran a similar programme, with Ministry of Education support, at St Patrick’s School. “The idea of these classes came from standing in a queue at the supermarket and watching a woman with a food voucher having to put back groceries after overspending,” Mrs Debono said.

“I was horrified, as she kept all the junk PHOTO: IAN DONNELLY food and put back flour, sugar, bread Fun with food … Tutor Bernice Debono (far left) and transport and crèche and vegetables. I thought to myself she supervisor Yvonne McRae (second from left) with some of the Verdon-Catholic needed educating in how to use the Social Services cooking course participants. food she put back.” “Lynley could see the opportunity to CSS director Ian Donnelly said: “As “We wanted to make it really acces- link Verdon College’s resources with CSS a Catholic agency, [this is] part of the sible … and we wanted to give them administration and funding support. Church’s work as we look for diocesan something to take away, including a “The result was an effective community initiatives in which we can be involved.” booklet of recipes”. response at a very modest cost,” he The idea of the Verdon College classes The first 10-week class ran from 3pm said. came from board chairperson Linley to 5pm, “so they’d have something The aim was to offer something that Irvine, who is also on the CSS board. to take home for tea”, but in response was practical, cost participants nothing, Mr Olsen said: “There was a clear to demand, the second class ran from offered crèche facilities during classes need for a course to help families to 6pm to 8pm, he said. and provided transport if needed, Mr put healthy and affordable food on the Yvonne McRae was responsible for Donnelly said. table. organising transport and childcare. Feedback from those taking part showed their cooking skills and Course wins praise from participants budgeting ability had increased, with Course“LUV it,” one wins woman wrotepraise on her fromindicated participants a significant lift in skills. one saying she could now provide a evaluation sheet after attending the Asked about learning to prepare meal for four people for $10. Verdon College-CSS cooking classes. healthy meals at a lower cost, one “This is an example of the Catholic That comment was typical of the participant wrote: “It has actually community recognising a need, enthusiastic response to the course, helped me a lot – getting veges and pooling our collective resources and which CSS director Ian Donnelly said keeping additives to a minimum has developing an effective response. showed the value of showing how to improved my family’s nutrition and “We are pleased to see our college cook healthy meals on a low budget. helped with trimming my grocery bill resources being well used and we are Advertising in The Tablet saw the big time.” also reaping wider benefits, as many courses fill very quickly, he said. Keeping the numbers low ensured of the course participants are from In evaluating the classes, people tutor Bernice Debono could work families within the college. This is a were asked what their cooking skills closely with each person, while the win-win for all,” Mr Olsen said. were before they started. Comments provision of transport and childcare Mrs Debono said: “I hope we can ranged from “reasonable and capable” made it more accessible. continue offering these classes as they to “couldn’t even cook noodles”. “Transport is normally a big problem are so necessary and life-changing for Asked how their cooking and meal with classes like this, so it was good the participants.” preparation had improved as a result not to have to worry about it,” one Funding for the classes came from the of the course, the overall response class member wrote. Community Trust of Southland and the Invercargill Licensing Trust.

3 The Tablet June 2009 Light of the World Radio From 4pm to 5 pm, every Sunday on 1575 kHz, Toroa Radio June 21 – Fr Benedict Groeschel and guest discuss teaching the Theology of the Body.

28 – A dramatisation of the con- Here’s how … Kristy Duncan demonstrates a move to a dancing class at Nightcaps. version of St Paul; and from Msgr Swetland’s series, Original Justice. July Kristy a worthy youth ambassador 5 – We look at the Oriental Orthodox By PAT VELTKAMP SMITH holidays to provide free dancing lessons Churches, and Msgr Swetland’s FORMER Verdon College pupil Kristy in Nightcaps. Her old primary school, St topic is “the threefold lust”. Duncan (20) is the first youth ambassador Patrick’s, made the space available and appointed by the Southland District she took children in classes of 10 and 12 – Msgr Swetland asks “Why is the Council and its Mayor Frana Cardno in no one missed a class. Kristy said she Church pro-life?” and the Capuchin conjunction with Venture Southland. recognised many parents in the Ohai- author of Secrets of a Soul talks The only daughter of James and Nightcaps-Wairio area would find travel about St Pio of Petrelcina. Colleen Duncan, of Nightcaps, Kristy is and tuition costs prohibitive in taking a former altar girl at the Church of Sts their children to dance lessons. 19 – An EWTN classic: On this Journey Peter and Paul, in Nightcaps, and is now “This is one way to help them gain the Home programme, Marcus Grodi the newest and youngest member ever skill and balance and sheer enjoyment talks with Mother Angelica. of the Western Southland Pastoral Parish that dance brings,’’ she said. Some Light of the World Radio council. She has been an altar server, Appreciative parents hope she will programmes are podcast on the Toroa reader, and called upon to organise continue classes in future holidays. Time Radio website under the “Religious” music when needed. and commitments permitting, she will, drop-down menu. Back from a fact-finding visit to Kristy said. Australia to look at the activities and It may depend on whether there are needs of young people there, Kristy any fires, as Kristy recently joined the gave her time during the April school local volunteer fire brigade. Health role for Franky ST PETER’S COLLEGE  Year 12 student Franky  Maslin (right) is one of  six students nationally  on a Ministry of Health  advisory body, Rise E  Tu Youth. Franky will  attend four meetings  Open 7 Days  over the next year and a half, the first of  10am – late which was in Wellington this month.  Ministry of Health officials will discuss  their work on healthy eating and  Phone (03) 479-2424 group members will give feedback.  Franky can also put forward her ideas   and if the group agrees, put them into  78 St Andrew St action. She will also be involved with  Dunedin the development of a new website for  people who organise events relating to   health, nutrition and physical activity. 

4 June 2009 The Tablet Kavanagh College students are a Class Act KAVANAGH COLLEGE’S Otago Daily Times Class Act recipients for 2009 are Year 13 students Jonathan Penno and Steven Cromb. An accomplished musician and Kavanagh’s 2009 Cultural Prefect and Peer Mentor, Jonathan has played the saxophone for five years, the clarinet (seven years), piano (four years) and B6 bass (three years). In piano, he holds Grade 6 ABRM with merit. Jonathan plays in the St Kilda Brass Band and for five years has been a member of the Kavanagh College Showband, The Company, Christmas Pantomime, took part in Kavanagh’s Class Act … Jonathan Penno (left) and Steven Cromb. The Company’s trips to Brisbane in 2007 and this year, plays in the Jazz still finds time to work at the Dunedin the prestigious Milk Cup, in Ireland, Combo and for four years has been Public Library. last year. Awarded sports blues in part of the Chamber Music Group . Steven is Kavanagh College’s 2009 2007 and 2008, Steven also coaches Awarded an academic blue Sports Prefect and Peer Support primary school miniball. (2007) and cultural blues (2007 Leader. In addition to playing in the As well as sporting excellent, Steven and 2008), Jonathan’s community college’s 1st XI soccer team from won first in class awards in 2007 and involvement includes work with 2006 to 2009, was in Otago’s 16th 2008, and made the Wall of Fame for Edmund Rice Camps and the IHC grade football team in 2007 and High Distinction (top two per cent) Buddy programme. He has been was a member of the Otago Youth in the Australasian Mathematics learning to fly for eight years – and Development Squad that attended Competition in 2003 and 2005.

Around the Dunedin diocese

● THE Catholic schools’ biennial music festival, which involves mainly Year 5 and 6 pupils, will be held at the Regent Theatre, Dunedin, at 7pm on Tuesday, June 30. ● ON June 30, to mark the Year of St Paul, the Sydney College of Divinity is presenting a workshop conference on St Paul, via the Internet. The conference can be participated in by watching individually on your own computer. However, as it is designed to be delivered to a group, the conference will be screened in Invercargill in the St Therese of Lisieux presbytery lounge, for up to 12 participants. The session runs from 12.30pm to 6.15pm, with some breaks. For more information, contact Fr Brendan Ward. ● DESPITE bad weather on the day, St Joseph’s School, Queen- stown, raised about $20,000 (less costs) at its annual fair. ● AT the Civic Theatre, Invercargill at 7pm on June 24, Sacred Heart School presents Creation! Tickets are $12 for adults, $8 a child and a family concessions is $32. ● AT the Secondary Schools Road Relay races in Dunedin last month, Kavanagh College’s team of Alex Gorrie, Shauna Pali, Henry Ritchie and Christine Ackerman was first in the senior mixed team event. The junior team was third. ● VERDON’S 1st XV rugby team leaves for Australia on July 1 The team is on a high after scoring its first victory over St Kevin’s in 27 years at the Highlanders First XV competition..

5 The Tablet June 2009 St Peter’s College Hostel Students find home away from home WHETHER a student is from a large family, Co-head of Buckner is Ellen O’Brien an only child, from a town or a farm, they (16), a keen netballer who thinks one can all be assured of one thing – if they of the best aspects of St Peter’s College board in St Peter’s College Hostel, they Hostel is having “heaps of opportunity will receive the best possible care in a to do sport”. structured and supportive environment Positive comments like these not only that fosters Christian family values. reflect the atmosphere of the hostel but St Peter’s College Hostel’s Head Boy the roles the students play in hostel life. Doug Minty (17), whose family farms at “The students have vital input to the Wreys Bush, likes the hostel’s “homely basic daily operation of the hostel, be- atmosphere”, and Head Girl for 2009, cause first and foremost it’s their home,” Caitlin Millar (17), who has boarded at hostel manager and part-time teacher the hostel for five years, says she enjoys Jon McDowall says. living with friends and although she “The student council meets two to goes home to Otautau “most weekends” three times a term and I basically fa- she joins the hostel’s trips away. cilitate and step in when required. They St Peter’s College Hostel has two do a fantastic job of representing their houses, Buckner and Tedesco, and for peers and they have achieved some Clinton’s Sarah Williams (17), who is great results”. head of Buckner House and now in As well as head students and a student her sixth year at the hostel, one of the council, there are student representa- Face the fear … Fear Factor was a most enjoyable things is “having people tives on the hostel board. popular event in term one. around me all the time”.

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6 June 2009 The Tablet St Peter’s College Hostel Having a ball alongside academic successes LAST year, the hostel held its first ever ball. This involved a lot of work by the students on the council. It was very hard stressful work, but it all paid off. It caused a great buzz about the hostel and created a sense of identity for our students. We are all looking forward to this year’s ball Mr McDowall says. “The council gives students a chance Showing support … St Peter’s College Hostel students at a Highlanders match. to show leadership and organisation. endorsements. I put this down to the stead of just terms two and three,” Mr It is a wonderful opportunity for all the great support students receive from McDowall says. children from all age groups within the the staff at the hostel and college,” Mr Although there are still some spaces hostel,” head girl Caitlin Millar says. McDowall says. at the college and hostel for next year, It is not just a fun environment at All hostel students are encouraged to he urges parents not to delay decision- St Peter’s College Hostel, as it has take responsibility for their learning and making. Enrolments are now open for St outstanding NCEA results. have regular academic progress meet- Peter’s College Hostel (five or seven-day “I’m really proud that in all three NCEA ings with Mr McDowall. boarding). For more information or an levels we achieved at over 90 per cent. At present, there are 63 students living enrolment pack, contact Mr McDowall, At level three we had a 100 per cent pass St Peter’s College Hostel, just over half of phone (03) 208-8241. For more informa- rate. And not only are we well above whom are seven-day-a-week boarders. tion on St Peter’s College, contact the in pass rates we are also consistently “Due to demand, we moved this year principal, phone (03) 208-9060. Enrol- above the national average in terms of to seven-day boarding year-round in- ments close on July 31. Council meetings a forum to look at student ideas

THE student council organises sporting and cultural St Peter’s is a Catholic, co-educational year 7 to 13 college that has a proud history of excellence. activities and trips, as well as hostel-based activities, The college offers an extensive curriculum, excellent teaching facilities, and a highly skilled and motivated staff. of which the most popular is undoubtedly the hostel The college prides itself on: ball, but also includes hostel Olympics and quiz • Consistently outstanding academic results nights. • An effective and approachable pastoral care team who take a personal interest in students In term one, a Fear Factor night saw two very brave • Small class sizes students from each year group and each house face • Extensive cultural and sporting opportunities a plate of outrageous food – vinegar-soaked Weet- The hostel is an integral and valued aspect Bix topped with wasabi sauce, a side helping of deli- of the College. The hostel provides the best possible care in a structured and suppor tive cious anchovies and raw onions, and a “think shake” environment where students have a sense of belonging and can feel safe, happy and that included kidney, liver, garlic and wasabi sauce. secure whilst striving to achieve their dreams. On a more serious note, during council meetings The hostel provides: each year, group representatives bring forward • Family orientated Christian living, dormitory retreats any queries or suggestions on hostel activities and • Personalised suppor t in academic studies • Skilled, genuine staff if anything needs replaced, fixed or they would • 5 or 7 day boarding like something new, the council considers these • Zero tolerance on bullying • Rewards based system that fosters inclusiveness ideas and decides the outcome. As well as general and family values maintenance, the council also comes up with new • Student council, house competition, hostel ball and exciting interhouse activities for the term. • Independent living for senior students • Transpor t and access to extra-curricular activities The student council also reviews the hostel menu • 5 min walk from multi sports complex and gives the manager its thoughts and suggestions BOARDING BURSARIES AVAILABLE on new food for the new menus each term. Enrolments open for 2010 In the past, the council has conducted surveys Enquiries including tours, requests for more information, and home visits contact: about staff, safety and the hostel environment for Jon McDowall the students to give feedback. Hostel Manager 03 208 8241 If there are any issues that arise, the council and the www.stpetersgore.school.nz manager work through them to try to solve them. [email protected]

7 The Tablet June 2009 Chile was ‘quite different from working in

Fr Merv Hanifin is back in New Tomas – his second name is Thomas – Zealand after more than a decade he was appointed to work near Iquique, in South America. Gillian Vine one of the largest duty-free ports in South America, with a population of spoke to him about his work with about 200,000. Above the city, on the the Columbans in Chile. edge of the Atacama Desert Plateau was a squatter camp with 5000 to 6000 DUNEDIN may be a small diocese but people. when Pope John Paul II asked dioceses “People were there because of the that could spare them to release priests opportunity of work down in the city to help in mission work, mainly in South below on the coast. It was a chance for America, three men volunteered over poorer people to get work and a better the years, first Mgsr Vincent Walker, then life. Fr Pat McGettigan, then Fr Merv Hanifin. “Two of us were appointed, so that’s Grateful to Bishop Len Boyle for where I spent about the next eight allowing him to go, Fr Hanifin first Fr Merv Hanifin years. We were just starting from scratch, undertook a four-month preparatory really, doing the spadework of founding course with the Columbans in Sydney to somewhere else,” Fr Hanifin explains. a parish community in an undeveloped assess his suitability. “I remember up in the departure area. “Cross-cultural mission work is quite lounge at Auckland airport, I never heard “The squatter camp was a very poor different from working in your own anything but Spanish being spoken.” area with no running water. In the scene,” he says. At that stage, Fr Hanifin spoke no beginning, a couple of times a week, a Learning another language is only part Spanish but after a brief stay at the water truck came and filled the barrel of the challenge, as to function in an Columbans’ house in the Chilean capital, you put outside your door,” Fr Hanifin overseas mission situation, it is essential Santiago, he went to the Maryknoll says. to put aside preconceptions and not to Bolivian Missionaries’ language school “People just lived in shacks with four or try to impose one’s own culture or way at Cochabamba for five months. five people in a one-roomed dwelling. of doing things in other places. “After a few weeks, I shifted out of the In some shacks, there were two families, At the end of the Australian course, language institute accommodation with just a curtain dividing the living Fr Hanifin was asked to go to South to live with the family of one of the area between the families.” America, “pretty well what I expected”. teachers. I found the experience much South America has a long Catholic “Columbans only work in poor areas more positive, as it was very helpful to tradition and “culturally speaking, faith to get things up and running. Once live with a Bolivian family who spoke no is normal”. [a Church community] is up and English.” “We began by just saying Mass in the established, they usually move on to Back in Chile, where he used the name street; we had no chapel or anything, but people came asking to have their kids baptised, or wanting us to officiate at the funeral of someone who had Lawrence Peeters died.” He wore an alb and a stole “so it was obvious who you were”. Genuine Professional Asked to go to one home, he celebrated Mass for one woman and her son one day. The next time he went, there were eight people “and the next there were about 20”. For all your real estate needs “It was quite a challenge sometimes to think of what to preach about.” call 021 992 993 anytime For example, Jesus said to give to the poor. “But these are the poor. “Population-wise, the area continued to spread and within a couple of years, it was 25,000. By then, we knew where MREINZ possible communities could be formed

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8 June 2009 The Tablet your own scene’, Fr Merv Hanifin found

Rugged terrain … Fr Merv Hanifin (in stole) after a Mass celebrated in a village in the Andes Mountains of Chile. The dry, rugged terrain behind the group is typical of the area.

Hanifin had to draw up proper plans and costings. In a deal to New Zealand, which led to his appointment as Ranfurly with a local builder, Fr Hanifin and his fellow Columban priest parish priest. took over a building that had been the builder’s storage shed Asked if he would do it again, he said: “Definitely. Certainly, and made a chapel out of it. for me I’d say, in terms of my priesthood, the mission experi- “In the end, we would have built probably about half a ence has been a very real part of the most positive experi- dozen chapels,” Fr Hanifin says. ence of priesthood I’ve had in my life.” The population continued to grow and reached some “Serving the poor in a real faith way is deep down Gospel 50,000 six years after Fr Hanifin arrived there. By then, the civic stuff for me.” authorities of the city below, Iquique, had begun to spend some money on infrastructure in this poorer place above the city – roads, water and lighting. Eventually, the squatter town was so large that another missionary group took responsibility for one area, the Iquique diocesan bishop appointed one of his priests to a second segment and Fr Hanifin worked with those in the newest and more rapidly-populating part of the settlement. He also had responsibility for the people of four Andean villages inland a bit, across the desert, setting up baptismal and catechesis programmes in the villages which had schools. “The indigenous people up in the Andes Mountains still INVITATION have their own religious traditions, especially at planting and harvest time. They have a good, healthy bond with nature. National Education Convention They have a strong bond with Mother Earth (“Pacha Mama”) Wellington, July 29, 30 and 31, 2009 whom they regard as having divine connections. Individuals interested in attending “God is not just about doctrine but the real world they live in. It also is a genuine religious dimension. It’s deep within this triennial gathering of Catholic them, a personal faith.” educators are welcome to register In these areas, the elements of Spanish Catholic practices for a day or more. The convention is could be seen during three-day fiestas when a statue of the the premier national conference for local saint was part of the procession and the dead in the all those interested in promoting and cemetery were blessed. After six years in Chile (1991-1997), Fr Hanifin returned to supporting the importance of Catholic spend two years in Oamaru then, in 2001, he went back to education to the life of the New South America, this second contract interspersed with a Zealand Church, while it contributes to three-year stint in a Dunedin parish during his mother’s final the well-being of our nation. illness. For programme and registration Then it was back to Chile in 2006, this time appointed to a poor area on the outskirts of Santiago. information, visit Last year, responding to the shortage of priests in the www.conference.co.nz/cathed09 Dunedin diocese, Fr Hanifin made the decision to return

9 The Tablet June 2009 Mission giving challenge for parishes in 2009 PARISH contributions to missions PONTIFICAL MISSION SOCIETIES 2007-2008 are published at the DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN request of Fr Paul Shannahan, National Director of Missions. Last year, the Bishops’ Conference PROPAGATION OF THE FAITH of New Zealand approved a retiring collection in parishes on Mission Sunday. This year, Mission Sunday 2007 2008 is October 18. Cathedral 500.00 1,500.00 “The parishes which were able Alexandra 200.00 410.00 to initiate this practice showed an improved collection to the Balclutha 202.00 269.00 previous year, with a total increase Msgr Vincent Walker Bluff - 20.00 of $4749.65,” Msgr Vincent Walker, Brockville 69.90 135.00 Diocesan Director for the Missions, said. “During 2008 we Cromwell 251.50 597.60 received a generous bequest from an estate of $26,391.51, plus another donation of $1000, so we were able to forward Dunedin North 469.00 250.00 a generous offering of $42,974.86 to the national office for Dunedin South 905.00 1,020.00 the year 2008. Forbury 365.50 673.25 “This presents a big challenge for 2009,” he said. Georgetown 300.00 707.00 The Pontifical Mission Societies have three parts – the Propagation of the Faith, St Peter the Apostle and Holy Gore 641.00 1,274.00 Childhood. Green Island 214.00 339.00 They support approximately 1100 mission dioceses in Invercargill Central 706.00 708.00 the Pacific Islands, Asia, Africa and parts of Latin America. In all, the Pontifical Mission Societies are active in about Invercargill North 1,275.00 1,500.00 120 countries. Aid includes the education and support of Kaikorai 160.00 170.00 seminarians, religious novices and lay catechists. Lawrence 327.00 208.00 The Society for the Propagation of the Faith was founded Mataura 55.00 30.00 in France in the 19th century. The New Zealand connection goes back to the earliest Milton 86.50 205.00 days of the Church in this country, as Bishop Jean Baptiste Mornington 189.00 410.00 Pompallier was helped by the Pontifical Mission Societies Mosgiel 550.00 550.00 when he set up mission stations throughout New Zealand, North East Valley 400.00 250.00 including Otago in 1842. Oamaru 493.00 600.00 Omakau - 200.00 Palmerston 163.00 190.00 Port Chalmers 80.00 85.00 Queenstown 365.00 874.30 Ranfurly 111.00 174.00 Riversdale 410.00 399.00 Roxburgh 139.00 160.00 Tainui 104.20 179.20 Tapanui 45.00 45.00 Te Anau 70.00 310.00 Waikiwi 243.10 395.00 Waverley 97.00 41.00 Western Southland 187.00 125.00 Winton 400.00 500.00 Wyndham 60.00 80.00

Total 10,833.70 15,583.35

10 June 2009 The Tablet Action-packed visit to Holy Land deepened faith Visiting the Holy Land in April in the company of Bishop Len Boyle was action-packed, Dawn Andrews says.

WE arrived in Tel Aviv during the Feast of the Passover and the airport was virtually deserted. In Jerusalem, an hour’s drive from Tel Aviv, we stayed at the Notre Dame Jerusalem Centre in the old city. Here we caught up with the other five members of our group, all of whom live in the United States, although John and June Woodward, are Australian. Bishop Len, who is held in high regard here, having visited two years previously, was asked to be the chief celebrant for the Mass and the Blessing of the Palms. Next day, we joined the end of the Br Peter Bray (left), Vice Chancellor of Palm Sunday Procession, a very moving Bethlehem University, in Jerusalem, experience to see so many people Dawn Andrews and Bishop Len Boyle. carrying palms and singing Hosanna. Left: Bishop Len Boyle celebrating The next few days were spent visiting an Easter Sunday Mass at the Notre the Wailing Wall, the El-Aksa Mosque Dame Centre. and Dome of the Rock, the Pool of Bethesda, the Garden of Gethsemane, the probable site of the Palace of Caiaphas and the Via Dolorosa. O’NEILL We walked the Stations of the Cross, DEVEREUX a very deep experience. A highlight was a day trip to Bethlehem to visit the LAWYERS Church of the Nativity, the oldest in Christendom, on the site where Christ ★ Home Sales and Purchases was born and laid in the manger. We lunched at the Bethlehem (fixed quotes) University with Vice Chancellor De La ★ Free Wills ★ Family Trusts Salle Br Peter Bray, from Wellington. Mount of Olives and the Dead Sea. ★ Enduring Powers of Attorney Each day Bishop Len celebrated Churches that were outstanding ★ Court Representation Mass in the churches we attended. On to visit were the Holy Sepulchre; the ★ Commercial Dealings Holy Thursday, we explored Jericho, Church of All Nations and the Church Mt Temptation and the Jordan river. of Dominus Flevit. On Easter Sunday, Client Parking Available Even in 2009 there were shepherds on Bishop Len was the celebrant for high donkeys tending to their flocks. Mass at the Notre Dame Centre. 248 HIGH STREET We drove along the West Bank, put The nine days travelling were not P.O. BOX 909 our feet in the Sea of Galilee and visited made easier by all the checkpoints – DUNEDIN Palestinian and Israeli. Telephone 477-6801 Capernaum. That evening we stayed at Fax 479-0201 the Sisters of Nazareth where Bishop The Palestinians are treated appall- Len offered Mass for our party and ingly and are not free to travel from washed our feet. Nazareth to Jerusalem. The Israeli mili- The next day we visited Mt Carmel tary appear to have control over every- Please support our advertisers – they and Mary’s Well, which is in a Greek thing and are very intimidating. make The Tablet possible. When usng Orthodox Church, went to Caesarea This trip for me was very special and their services, don’t forget to and visited the Roman theatre and gave me an opportunity to deepen mention you saw their advertisement Crusader Walls. my faith by seeing the theological in The Tablet. On Easter Saturday we went to the geography.

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PETITION CSS programme helping men to May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised, honoured, adored, and glorified throughout the world forever. Amen. Say six times for nine days and remember to promise publication. Your prayers become better-equipped dads will be answered, no matter how impossible it may seem to you, before the ninth day. (Published on behalf of J.J.W.) By GILLIAN VINE PART of a $30,000 Community Trust of Otago grant to Catho- lic Social Services (CSS) is being used to fund a programme to help men become better fathers. PETITION Game On is a six-week Dunedin course led by Mike Tonks. Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary (never known to fail): O The first group met in late 2006 and since then about 70 men most beautiful flower of Mt Carmel, fruitful vine, Splendour of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate have taken advantage of the free courses. Virgin, assist me in my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me “It’s open to any dad and it’s not a ‘deficit programme’. We and show me here thou art my Mother. O Holy Mary, Mother don’t have this assumption that you’re bad and have to come,” of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech thee Mr Tonks said. from the bottom of my heart to succour me in my necessity Instead, it built on the possibilities, showing “all these cool (make request). There are none that can withstand thy power. O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse things you can do with your kids. It’s open to any father and is to thee (three times). Holy Mary, I place this prayer in thy hands all about helping them become the best dads they can be for (three times). This prayer must be said for three days and the their kids,” Mr Tonks said. prayer published. (Published on behalf of L.M.P., J.P., P.M., G.M.C.) He explained that each group operated to a fairly set format with the men airing issues and sharing ideas about what works for them. THANKS “It’s the wisdom of the guys sharing together that brings Most grateful thanks to St Jude, Sacred Heart, Holy Spirit and out the changes they eventually make,” he said. Holy Mary for prayers answered. (Published on behalf of M.F. ) Each group is kept small. “Our experience concurs with research that shows a group operates best with numbers between eight and 12,” Mr Tonks said. NOVENA TO ST JUDE Game On has been so popular that last year CSS offered Oh, Holy St Jude, apostle and martyr, great in virtue and rich those who had taken part the option of returning for a second in miracles. Near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor round. “About a third return and they have their own group, of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need, to you I have recourse from the depth of my heart and humbly Game On 2,” Mr Tonks said. beg you to whom God has given such great power, to come to o The next Game On group begins on July 29. It runs for my assistance. Help me in my present, urgent petition (make six Wednesday evenings and is free. For details or to enrol, request). In return, I promise to make your name known and contact Catholic Social Services, phone (03) 477-3403, or cause you to be invoked. Say three Our Fathers, three Hail Marys write to PO Box 263, Dunedin 9054. and three Glorias. St Jude, pray for me and all who invoke your aid, humbly in need of your intercession. Amen. This novena has never been known to fail. This novena must be said on nine consecutive days. (Published on behalf of M.F.) Farewell to two Marist old boys On the same day in May, two Marist Invercargill old boys died at the same age, 73, but 20,000 km apart. ADVERTISE YOUR EVENT Former Invercargill Mayor David Harrington JP and Canadian Holding a reunion, a retreat or parish fair? Then advertise it in psychiatrist Dr John Flannery had been to school together at The Tablet. Small advertisements like this are only $10. Send the Dominican-run St Theresa’s in North Invercargill and later the wording to the editor at 26 Franklin St, Dalmore, Dunedin at Marist Brothers primary and high schools. 9010, Remember to indicate which issue you would like the David Harrington headed the Invercargill Licensing Trust advertisement to appear and enclosing a cheque and address for receipt. for many years and at the time of his death was actively involved with Invercargill’s Calvary complex, having headed its foundation board since the mid-1990s when the Little Company of Mary ceased operating the hospital’s retirement complex. Support your diocese – advertise Dr Flannery, too, was still working at the time of his pass- your business or event in ing, a consultant psychiatrist after a working life as assistant professor of psychiatry at the University of Toronto and as a The Tablet. Contact the editor prominent psychiatrist at Toronto General Hospital. Fellow Marist old boy, chartered accountant Michael Fen- on (021) 705-708 ton, who paid tribute at Mr Harrington’s Requiem Mass had or by email at stayed with Dr Flannery in Toronto last year. Both men leave wives and families to whom we extend our [email protected] sympathy. – Pat Veltkamp Smith

12 June 2009 The Tablet Long service given to Church and Dunedin city KEVIN JOHN MARLOW QSM JP, who died lic Art Gallery Australasian Catholic Benefit Society. He recently at the age of 87, was a fourth- Council, the also served on the Hibernian board. generation South Dunedinite and Theomin Gal- For more than 50 years Mr Marlow’s devoted Catholic whose service to the lery Manage- public service included periods Church spanned 70 years. ment Com- as a director, chairman, trustee or His concelebrated Requiem Mass was mittee and a secretary of numerous organisations held at St Patrick’s Basilica with Bishop host of other including the Work Opportunities Trust, Colin Campbell officiating with Frs committees. Pregnancy Counselling Service, St Mervyn McGettigan and Michael Hill. At the time of Vincent de Paul Society, Birthright, NZ Family and friends from New Zealand, his death, Mr Federated Catholic Debating Clubs, the Australia and the United States filled Marlow was Immigration Society, 2nd NZEF, Alcohol the church. Civic dignitaries included a member Issues Council and the AA Drug and Dunedin Mayor Peter Chin, past of the DCC’s Alcohol Rehabilitation Committee. councillors and representatives of many Kevin Marlow QSM JP Keep Dun- A great chess player and champion of the organisations in which Mr Marlow edin Beauti- debater for more than 40 years, as had been involved. ful committee, on which he had served president of the Celtic debating club he After service in the Pacific during World since the group’s inception in 1971. led teams to victory in the NZ Federated War II, Mr Marlow began practising as a His service to the Church was equally Catholic debating competitions. chartered accountant in 1952 and in impressive. An Extraordinary Minister, Mr Marlow’s service to the National 1956 won a seat on the Dunedin City he was a St Patrick’s parish evaluator, a Party was well known. In 1945, he joined Council, following the examples of member of the core group, the Catholic the party – of which his grandfather was his father and grandfather – the latter parish charismatic prayer group and a foundation member – and was its served an unbroken 63 years in public on the Dunedin Servant group and its candidate for the Christchurch Central office including periods as Mayor of St national body. seat in 1949 and for St Kilda in 1963. Kilda and Deputy Mayor of Dunedin. He chaired the St Patrick’s parish He was appointed a Justice of the Peace Kevin Marlow came close to that with centennial committee and Sisters in 1972, served on the local executive 53 years service as an elected or ad hoc of Mercy Centennial fund-raising and frequently sat on the bench. He council appointee. committee, was a Mercy administrator continued his JP duties until the end of He served four terms on the Dunedin for more than 40 years and was on the his life. City Council, chairing most of the major committee promoting the beatification Mr Marlow is survived by his wife, committees, including finance, where he of Sr Catherine McAuley. Rita, and children, Angela, James, oversaw the establishment of Momona A champion of the underdog and of Mary, Christopher, Kevin and Stephen, airport and Moana Pool. the disadvantaged, for 69 years Mr Mar- 12 grandchildren and seven great- He was a member of the Dunedin Pub- low was a member of the Hibernian grandchildren. Queenstown youth group formed Catholic Centre Shop By JANE McLEOD Why Go to Church? ON May 30, St Joseph’s, Queenstown’s Youth Group got under way at the X-It Youth Centre. By Timothy Radcliffeo p This idea came about simply because a young Slovakian couple, Jaro and Lucy, approached me after Mass one day IN Why Go to Church? Fr Timothy Radcliffe o p takes the reader and said they were here for a year and wanted to be involved. on from his book What is the Point of being a Christian? into I looked at them – young and shining with love for each other a breathtaking analysis of what it means to “be Church” and and for God – and said “How about we start a youth group?” to live liturgically. Fr Radcliffe is the sort of writer who makes We contacted Vaughan Hook, the Diocesan Youth Co- complex ideas accessible. The book is written with humour ordinator, for advice. and uses compelling examples from literature, contemporary We found a venue, which was funded from a grant received culture and the tradition of the Church. Fr Radcliffe presents from the Tindall Foundation courtesy of diocesan general a liturgy that is not alien and inert, dull and remote, but one manager Stuart Young. that gives meaning to human life itself; here the drama of the As a focus for our sessions, we got in touch with the Anglican Eucharist becomes the drama of living. This is a compelling theological library in Christchurch and are hiring their Nooma and challenging read. If spiritual reading is not something resources, for just the cost of postage. you’ve engaged in before, this would be a good place to Bishop Colin Campbell said he would teach a catechesis start. with the young people when he is in Queenstown for Why Go to Church? is priced at $42.90 (postage and packing confirmation. We’re offering to support each other in our $1.70) and is available from the Catholic Centre Shop, Moran faith … and seeing where that takes us. Building, 8 Octagon, Dunedin 9016; phone/fax (03) 477-6342; I’ll supply the baking. email [email protected].

13 The Tablet June 2009 Mercy’s Sr Mary Dominic is a history-maker By pat veltkamp smith A SOUTHLAND-BORN nun is thought to have made history by celebrating 80 years of religious profession. Sr Mary Dominic – affectionately known as Dom – was professed a Sister of Mercy in 1929, three years after entering the teaching order in Dunedin. In effect, the former Kitty Ford from Wreys Bush has now been a nun for 83 years and that, as she puts it, is not a day too long. Among those to attend celebrations at the Calvary care complex, now her home in Invercargill, were people in their 60s and 70s whom she had taught all those years ago in small schools and music classes throughout Southland – Nightcaps, Riverton, Invercargill and Gore. There were many of her religious sisters from throughout New Zealand on hand to help her celebrate eight decades of religious life and one of her family sisters, Teresa Dobbie, from Wyndham. Sr Dom happily remade the vows of her profession during a special Mass at the Calvary chapel, concelebrated by Bishop Colin Campbell, Fr Brian Winders and Fr Chris O’Neill. She then cut her beautifully decorated cake. Perhaps a little more stooped than last year, Sr Dom still has all her faculties, a sense of humour and a modest approach to fuss. Vows renewed … Sr Mary Dominic (101) repeats her vows “Goodness, all this attention for just living on. What will they of religious profession first made 80 years ago, supported do when I die, do you think?’’ she asked. by fellow Mercy sister Kathy Lynch (left), of Wellington. June 21 day to think of refugees Dancing from Gore to the USA RESOURCES prepared for parishes by Catholic aid By LEIGHTON TERRY organisation Caritas for the Day of Prayer for Refugees ON April 22, I left Auckland as part of and Migrants, on June 21, remind us that God has always a team of 26 New Zealand Highland walked alongside refugees and continues to do so dancers bound for the United States today, Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand communications and the Virginia International Tattoo. and international advocacy co-ordinator Martin de Jong We had an eight-hour stopover in says. Los Angeles and made our way to The Day of Prayer was established by New Zealand’s Hollywood to spend a few hours on Catholic Bishops to remember and honour the the Walk of Fame. After 30 hours of travelling, we arrived in Norfolk. I was experiences of refugees and migrants in our midst. Leighton Terry It coincides with the end of Refugee Week (June 14-20) very happy to have a shower and put which has the theme “Real people, real needs”. on some clean clothes. Caritas resources sent to parishes include a poster The first day was meant for rest but headed to a local theme featuring Burmese refugees crossing from Myanmar park and didn’t do a lot of resting. The next four days were full to Thailand, suggested prayers and children’s liturgy of dancing rehearsals before our first dress rehearsal in the material. Scope Arena. Once I was out there dancing, the magnitude Caritas also has available a PowerPoint presentation on of the event hit me. In all, we had five performances. For two, Burmese refugees in Thailand, and copies of the “myth- the audience was school children and I enjoyed dancing for busting” leaflet Refugee Myths and Realities. them rather than the more mature audience because of the Parishes have been encouraged to use the Day of level of enthusiasm. Prayer for Refugees and Migrants to celebrate the After the last performance, there was a cast party and it was cultures within their communities and consider how cool to see everyone in a relaxed atmosphere. It was great they welcome newcomers. experience and I want to thank everyone who supported Caritas would like everyone to consider the millions me. of refugees and displaced people worldwide who will Just as I arrived back in Gore, I got a telephone call saying never reach our borders or live in our local communities, that two of the team had shown symptoms of the swine flu but who remain part of our human family, Mr de Jong and I was to be placed under home quarantine. said. o Leighton Terry is a Year 12 student at St Peter’s College, Gore. He has been cleared of swine flu.

14 June 2009 The Tablet Fiddler on the Roof delights Invercargill audiences “VERDON COLLEGE proud- ly presents … Fiddler on the Roof,” proclaimed the advertising material. The much-loved musical was presented to well- attended Centrestage houses in May and has been a most successful event in Verdon College’s busy arts calendar. The college’s well- Curtain call … The cast of Verdon College’s successful production of Fiddler on the Roof. established production Everyone involved in the production Emily Mason and Rachel Stewart team of Jan Brown (direction and showed some great talent and it respectively. choreography) and Alan Menzies is unfair to single out individuals. A newcomer to the stage in a lead (musical direction) worked with the However, the demanding part of role was Jack Kelly, who was cast as cast, chorus and crew during the two- Tevye was capably played by Braydon Motel. month lead-up to the performances. Macdonald, a Year 13 student who has Patrick Collins relished the About 60 Verdon College students had a leading role in each of the past opportunity to play the part of Lazar were involved in the production. five college productions. Wolf, the village butcher, with the Rehearsals were focussed and fun, and Mention must also be made of his Matchmaker (Olivia Gorton), Fruma- the production team was impressed long-suffering “wife”, Golde, played by Sarah (Tess Leatherby) and Grandma with the commitment and energy the Allanah Cunningham, and the older Tzeitel (Kayla Geary) completing the students consistently demonstrated daughters, Tzeitel, Hodel and Chava, main characters in the cast. throughout the rehearsal process. who were portrayed by Natalie Kerr, All in all, this was a great show. Informative introduction to Mark By TERESA HANRATTY LAST month, Dr Kath Rushton, a Sister of Mercy, presented an introduction to the Gospel of Mark in sessions across the Dunedin diocese. Dr Rushton’s wide teaching and academic background enabled her to present informative and enjoyable sessions in Oamaru, Alexandra, Dunedin and Invercargill. In each presentation, she helped those present appreciate some themes in Mark’s Gospel. These included the stories where a person was “raised up” by Jesus, such as the mother- in-law of Peter (Mark 1:29-34) and the man who was paralysed (Mark 2:1-12). In the second part of each session, those present were introduced to an experience of praying with Mark called Lectio Four baptised … After the Sacrament of Baptism on May 28 Divina. In small groups, people listened to a Gospel passage in the Mercy Chapel, South Dunedin, are (from left) Victoria and savoured a word or phrase from the reading. Then they Patu (5), Reana Shand (6), Terrence Taokia-Hall (10) and said how the content of the reading was touching their lives Lucas Storm (6) with parish priest Fr Niusila Mariano. today, and named what each thought God was inviting them to do in response to this passage of Scripture. When the sharing was completed, each person prayed for You can help make a difference one other person in the group. The group prayer experience contrasted with the earlier presentation thus providing a well-balanced session. Support our Catholic A practical follow up idea came from one of the participants. She suggested that parishioners meet for breakfast and spend time praying together using the “Lectio Divina” Development Fund approach. Don’t delay – phone o Sr Teresa Hanratty is the education for pastoral ministry co- 0800-321-233 today! ordinator for the diocese.

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Confirmed … Bish- op Colin Campbell (above left) and Mos- giel parish priest Fr Above: Rosie Auckram (6), left, Cameron Bradley Michael Dooley lay (8) and Toloumu Faletolu (6), of St Patrick’s School, on hands at the May South Dunedin, hold some of the food given to 24 Mass when 21 chil- the St Vincent de Paul Society to mark Catholic dren from parish re- Schools Day. ceived the Sacrament Below: Kavanagh College students who won at of Confirmation. the South Island Secondary Schools athletics were (from left) Guy Woodhouse (1st U16 100m – broke record, 1st 200m); Sam Bremer (1st U14 3km); George Woodhouse (9th hurdles); Tessa Sutton (1st U15 400m, 3rd U15 200m); Adam Gorrie (13th 1500m); Shauna Pali (3rd U16 3km, 4th 1500m); Alex Gorrie (2nd Senior Boys 1500m, 2nd 3km; with manager Paula Stewart. Also in the team were Charlotte Homan and Nick Yeats.

Winning art … Bishop Colin Campbell holds the winning entry by Nutria Ropata (above right) in an art competition depicting a Station of the Cross. As part of Room 3’s studies on Holy Week the children of St Patrick’s School, Nightcaps, were invited by Fr Vaughan Leslie to enter the competition. Year 8 pupil Nutria (12) chose the scripture reference: “Father into your hands I place my spirit!” His artwork, which won a $50 voucher from The Warehouse, was presented to Bishop Campbell and will be displayed in his office in Dunedin.

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