Colleagues Salute Four Jubilarians

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 MayT 2008 T Issue No 132 Colleagues salute four jubilarians By GILLIAN VINE dents, and said: “On “THESE four the day of your or- Fa’atalofa priests truly know dination as bishop, the Shepherd,” Fr you were told [by Wayne Healey, of the Papal Nuncio] Oamaru, said of it would not be a Bishop Len Boyle good thing to go and Frs Tony Ives, to race meetings,” a Merv McGettigan reference to Bishop and Pat Maloney. Boyle’s enthusiasm The occasion was for the horses. a lunch, part of cel- Responding to ebrations to mark the toast, Bishop Bishop Boyle’s 25th Boyle said: “I was jubilee as a bishop, very pleased I said Fr Ives’ 60 years yes and I would say since his ordination yes again today.” and the 50th jubi- He recalled meet- lee of Frs McGetti- ing Pope John Paul gan and Maloney. Bishop Len Boyle … a wonderful pastor II. More than 40 cler- “He had a map of gy from as far away the world out on as Brisbane gathered at Holy Cross his desk and he said, ‘You are the bishop Centre, Mosgiel, to join the jubilarians who comes furthest in the world to see in their celebrations. They included the me but you are still part of the Church’.” Papal Nuncio, Archbishop Charles Bal- He thanked his priests for their loyalty vo, Cardinal Thomas Williams, Bishop and support. Owen Dolan, of Palmerston North, and “Once you have ordained a priest, you the Bishop of Hamilton, Denis Browne. know you really are a bishop. You give something of yourself in the ordination In proposing the toast to Bishop Welcome … The president of the process,” Bishop Boyle said. Boyle, Bishop Browne, said: “We thank Dunedin Samoan Catholic Commu- The toasts to the other jubilarians you for being such a wonderful pastor, nity, Leleisiuao Palesoo Tulia, leads were proposed by Fr Brian Fenton, of priest and bishop.” the offertory procession in tradi- Wanaka, to Fr Ives, Fr Kevin McKone (to Such was his modesty that, when tional style at Fr Niusila Mariano’s Fr Pat Maloney) and Mgsr Vincent Walk- summonsed to Apostolic Nunciature first Mass in the city. Report and er (to Fr Merv McGettigan). in Wellington, Fr Boyle (as he then was) more photographs, page 8-9. did not guess what he was there for Photographs – page 16➤ until the then Papal Nuncio told him the Pope wanted him to be a bishop. In this issue… Bishop Boyle’s response was to say he St Vinnies book launch...... 3 Welcome, Fr Mariano...... pages 8-9 needed to think about it, so he went Poll supports Pope...... 4 Schools’ special character...... 11 out for a walk before saying yes. Invercargill’s new rose...... 5 Queenstown parish ‘unique’...... 15 To the delight of those present, Bish- WYD08...... 7 Jubilarians’ lunch...... 16 op Browne recalled several lighter inci- The Tablet May 2008

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Client Parking Available MAY-JUNE group going strong 248 HIGH STREET May 17 – Diocesan Finance Seminar THE St Patrick’s Craft Group, in Inver- P.O. BOX 909 June 6 – Board of Management cargill, has been going for almost 17 DUNEDIN meeting years. Telephone 477-6801 June 14-15 –Ranfurly Parish When the group started, the get-to- Fax 479-0201 Confirmation and Visitation gethers were held in members’ homes. It now meets on Monday mornings from 10am to noon in the parish community centre. Some members have been attending- for nearly all of those 17 years. In recent months, the group lost Win Leonard and Marie Vallely, the last of the foun- dation members. Over the 17 years, there has been a wonderful selection of work pro- duced and three weekend exhibitions have been held so others have had the pleasure of seeing it. There is no restriction on what type of work anyone does. Over the years, people have done patchwork, hardanger, cross- stitch, knitting, tatting, crocheting, embroidery, bead work and paper tole. Attending the group is a great way to learn from others and share ideas and patterns. New members are welcome and do not have to belong to the parish. Those attending are asked for a small dona- tion to cover the cost of the heating and lighting. If anyone is interested, please phone Joan on 216-7631, or just go along any Monday morning.

2 May 2008 The Tablet Dunedin launch for St Vinnies history By GILLIAN VINE Mr Tansley, who attended the Australian NEXT month, a biography of the Catholic launch of the book in Sydney last month, engineer responsible for laying out Mil- explained that the book was being ton and the founder of the Society of St launched twice because of the lengthy Vincent de Paul in New South Wales will period O’Neill spent in New Zealand. be launched in Dunedin by the Papal When the first New Zealand Conference Nuncio, Archbishop Charles Balvo. of St Vincent de Paul was established Captain Charles: Engineer of Charity by in Christchurch in 1867, among those Stephen Utick traces the life of Captain present was a C. O’Neill, assumed to be Charles Gordon O’Neill from his birth in Captain Charles. “At that time, O’Neill Scotland in 1828, through his engineering lived in Dunedin,” Mr Tansley said. work in New Zealand, to his move to He had been a member of the society in Sydney and establishment of a St Vincent Glasgow before coming to New Zealand, de Paul Conference to his death there in so it was natural that he would maintain poverty in 1900. this interest in New Zealand. O’Neill was a brilliant young Irish Scot “He was very supportive of the society.” engineer and architect who came to After periods in the Thames area St Vincent de Paul national vice- Otago at the height of the gold rush – including a stint as an MP – and president Kevin Tansley, of Dun- and from May 1864 was assistant district Wellington, O’Neill moved to Sydney, edin, holds a copy of Captain engineer, overseeing civil construction where he founded the state’s first Charles, which will be launched in and dredging in Central Otago before conference of St Vincent de Paul in 1881. It New Zealand next month. taking on the Milton project in 1866. was not Australia’s first, as there had been He is blamed for the kink in the main an earlier, short-lived one in Victoria. road in Milton but St Vincent de Paul national vice-president The author of Captain Charles, Canberra-based historian and civil engineer Kevin Tansley, of Dunedin, thinks it more Stephen Utick, has been a volunteer for the St Vincent de Paul likely than O’Neill’s passion for good town planning led him Society for 35 years, researched the life of Charles O’Neill, with to put in the curve for aesthetic reasons. the help of retired professional engineer, Vince Dever. A champion of miners’ rights, in 1866 O’Neill was elected “Research from Dunedin sources took many years because to Parliament, one of two representatives of the Goldfields of the difficulty in tracing rare reports,” Utick toldThe Tablet. electorate. The other was Julius Vogel. He described research on Charles O’Neill as a “herculean” O’Neill believed the South Island should be separated from job “of tracing, then putting together thousands of fragments the North Island and that Otago have control over its own from three countries. In some archives and libraries we found revenue. He supported the establishment of what were good pockets of material, others a few scraps of paper.” then known as lunatic asylums, opposed the Divorce Bill, In New Zealand, the best sources included the Alexander defended the patents system (he was an inventor of note) and Turnbull Library in Wellington and the Hocken in Dunedin. promoted the establishment of fire brigades through levying Utick will be in Dunedin on June 14 for the New Zealand householders. launch of Captain Charles: Engineer of Charity. Mercy Hospital helps children hear better MERCY Hospital co-ordinated a signifi- had been undertaken in previous years. cant charitable surgical initiative in April Ear, nose and throat surgeon Patrick by providing grommets for 40 Otago Dawes was again the driving force children who were on the Otago District behind the initiative and he, and the two Health Board waiting list for grommets. anaesthetists, discounted their fees. This has made a significant reduction While the staff at Mercy Hospital has in that list, Mercy mission co-ordinator supported the effort through fund- Dr Janice McDrury said. raising, it was the two days on which This is the third year this has been the surgery occurred that every team in undertaken as it has captured the the hospital pulled together through a imagination of funders and Mercy wonderful co-operative effort to ensure Hospital staff. Generous donations came all went smoothly. from two major sponsors, Naylor Love The operation is quite simple but as a Ltd and the Otago Service Clubs Medical result of the surgery there is a decrease Trust. When these were matched by in painful ear infections and the child’s Mercy Hospital Outreach funds, it hearing is improved, which assists in enabled twice as many operations as development in general.

3 The Tablet May 2008 Light of the US poll reports satisfaction Washington – A recent poll reports that more than eight out of 10 adult Catholics in the United States are satisfied with the leadership of Pope Benedict XVI. World Radio Other findings from those surveyed show 23% attend Mass weekly, while the From 4-5 pm, every Sunday oldest observant Catholics share with the youngest observant adults a high level of on 1575 kHz, HillsAM devotion to their faith. In February, researchers polled 1007 adult Catholics, comparing responses from May those born between 1943 and 1960, called “pre-Vatican II,” those born between 18 – A Journey Home roundtable dis- 1961 and 1981, called “post-Vatican II,” and so-called “Millennials” born after 1981. cussion with three former mem- Millennial Catholics who attend Mass at least monthly have similar levels of bers of the Churches of Christ religious practice as those categorised as pre-Vatican II. However, only 36% of plus more from Peter Kreeft’s The Millennials attend Mass at least monthly, compared with 64% of pre-Vatican II Snakebite Letters read by Kevin Catholics. Flaherty. Of all Catholics, 39% said that they considered baptism the most meaningful 25 – Fr John Horgan tells the story sacrament, while 43% of Millennials said marriage was. of Canadian St Dina Belanger. The report also found that though knowledge of the doctrines and obligations of We continue The Snakebite Let- Catholicism tended to be higher among older Catholics, knowledge of the Bible was ters and Lord Have Mercy with Dr “typically greater among younger generations”. Agreement with Church teachings Scott Hahn and Mike Aquilina. is often relatively high among the oldest Catholics, and also for many Millennials. June The report estimates there are about 51 million adult Catholics in the United States, some 23% of the nation’s adults. 1 – Binge drinking is common Archbishop George Niederauer, chairman of the US bishops’ Communications among young Irish people. Vati- Committee, which authorised the poll, said the results showed “healthy attitudes can Radio reports on this issue; toward neighbour and an openness to the Church among young Catholics”, there is a commentary on the although he saw a need for more faith education. – Catholic News Agency second social encyclical, and “digging for truth”; and The The Snakebite Letters and Lord Have Catholic World in brief Mercy continue. l THE Vatican has approved the beatification of Cardinal John Henry Newman. As 8 – Dr Evelyn Vitz and Fr John Mc- an Anglican priest, Cardinal Newman led the Oxford Movement that sought to re- Closkey discuss Pascal’s work and turn the Church of England to its Catholic roots. His conversion to Catholicism in Kevin Flaherty continues read- 1845 rocked Victorian England. He died in 1890. ings from The Snakebite Letters. l BISHOPS in the Philippines have backed a government decision to prohibit kid- 15 – Michael Miller from the Acton ney transplants on foreign patients as part of a bid to regulate sales of kidneys and Institute talks with Bruce and Kris other human organs. Foreigners are reportedly willing to pay $NZ3000 to $6000 McGregor about religion and for each donated organ. From 2006 to 2007, at least 200,000 patients from other politics. countries went to the Philippines to undergo various organ transplant operations. 22 – Bruce and Kris interview Dale Organ transplantation for foreigners has been suspended since January. O’Leary, the author of One Man, l THREE Catholic priests from Northern Ireland have signed a recording contract One Woman: A Catholic’s Guide to worth nearly $NZ3 million. Frs Eugene O’Hagan (48), his brother Martin (45) and Defending Marriage.. David Delargy (44), who call their trio The Priests, said they would donate the money made from the music to charity. l AUSTRALIAN ecumenism expert Bishop Michael Putney says that the ordination of Australia’s first female bishop for the Anglican diocese of Perth will “deepen the Plea for Pope’s heart obstacle” to reconciliation between the Catholic and Anglican communions. He was commenting on the news that the Rev Canon Kay Goldsworthy will be conse- POLISH bishops have launched a cam- crated bishop in Perth’s Anglican St George’s Cathedral on May 22. paign to exhume the heart of Pope l BISHOP Fernando Lugo (56) , suspended by the Vatican after his entry into poli- John Paul II and take it back to his home tics, has been elected president of Paraguay. town of Cracow. l MELBOURNE Archbishop Thomas Francis (Frank) Little, who championed Vatican Since the death of the pontiff in 2005, II reforms and confronted the Victorian state government over its “casino culture”, his tomb in St. Peter’s Basilica has be- died last month. He was 82. Archbishop Little became increasingly involved in pub- come a pilgrimage site for thousands. lic affairs as political debate touched on issues such as gambling, in vitro fertilisa- Pope Benedict, who has put the tion and euthanasia. former pontiff on a “fast track” to saint- l AUSTRALIA must reverse its opposition to the United Nations Declaration on hood, says Pope John Paul II had “many the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Catholic Religious Australia (CRA) head, Fr Mark human and supernatural qualities” in- Raper s j , says. cluding “an exceptional spiritual and l AUSTRALIAN Cardinal George Pell has rejected proposals for an Australian bill or mystical sensibility.” – Catholic News charter of human rights, warning that American style “culture wars” could be the Service result. – Catholic News Agency/Zenit

4 May 2008 The Tablet There’s a real touch of the blarney at St Therese’s… By GILLIAN VINE FOR the second year in a row, Southland’s Rose of Tralee is a member of St Therese’s parish, in Invercargill. Martha McSoriley (23), an Invercargill receptionist, took the title at an event on April 19, organised by the Invercargill Irish Society. Miss McSoriley has links to County Galway through both her parents and winning the award has encouraged her to look further at her Irish heritage. The judge was a former New Zealand Rose, Southlander Rachel Reed (nee Bryce). The Rose of Tralee is a personality contest for young women of Irish descent who are between 18 and 27. This year, there were only two South Island regional competitions, in Inver- cargill and Christchurch, and five in the North Island. Mary Rae, one of the organisers of the Southland competition, expressed disappointment that no Otago event was held this year. The Invercargill competition attracted five en- tries, “about our average”, Mrs Rae said. The New Zealand Rose of Tralee wins an all-expenses paid trip to Ireland to represent the New Zealand Irish community at the Festival of Kerry. The national final, organised by the Hutt Valley Irish Society, is from June 6 to 8, and events include a mayoral reception, ball and Parade of the Roses at the New Zealand v Ireland rugby test. Miss McSoriley is looking forward to going to Wellington, “whatever happens in the competition”. “Mum and Dad and a few of my workmates are coming to Wellington to support me, which is really nice,” she said. Miss McSoriley’s air fares to Wellington were being met through sponsorship by Laker House of Travel, Invercargill, and she was given a claddagh ring, bouquet of red roses and $200 by the Invercargill Irish Society. The Invercargill Licens- ing Trust had given the society $500 to help run the event, Mrs Rae said. The 2007 New Zealand Rose of Tralee was Sarah Dwyer. In 1988, Invercargill’s Maryanne Ward (nee Murphy) was Inter- national Rose, only the second time a New Zealand woman had won the title since 1966. … and at St Patrick’s, Oamaru THERE was an Irish feel to St Patrick’s Basilica, Oamaru, on Palm Sunday. At an afternoon concert, Anthony Kearns and Friends entertained an appreciative audience for a couple of hours. “The seats didn’t feel hard at all,” one concertgoer said. The concert, organised by Mr Kearns, raised $400 for the Hobday Organ Appeal. Mr Kearns sang a personal selection interspersed with items by Neville Cowles on trumpet, vocalists Trish DeGeest and Please phone us on 0800-500-730 Leanne Brookes, and a saxophone quartet of Glenis Palmer, for your Free Consultation Jan Farquharson, Ross Bradfield and Mr Kearns. Glenis Kearns The Lab – helping you eat, sleep, play and smile joined her husband in a duet. Dunedin: Radio Otago House, 248 Cumberland Street. Phone 03 477 1422 Helen Mulheron accompanied all the items and was Invercargill: Cnr Herbert & Windsor Streets. Phone 03 217 1121 thanked for the professional job she did. Email [email protected]

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St Peter’s College’s annual Academic Blues assembly celebrated the achievements of eight students (from left) Sarah McCrostie, Brianne Lindsay, Anna Kraut, Angus Adams, Gavin Austin, Megan Hunter, Olivia Chamberlain and Anna Pater- son. They are pictured with staff members Kate Leebody, Martin Chamberlain (principal) and Ruth Low. Fund-raising events at St Joseph’s School Alexandra school impresses By DEIRDRE JOLLY A BOOK sale and social are among the unwanted books to the school. ON the last day of term one, I was in- fund-raising activities this term at St A social evening featuring the covers vited by my granddaughter to attend Joseph’s School, Queenstown. band Point Blank, Andrea Cruikshank assembly at St Gerard’s School, Alexan- The book fair is on Sunday, May 25, and Simon Green, will be held on June dra, to hear the poems which those who and the countdown is on with all school 21. The theme is Rags or Riches and had passed the classroom performance families being urged to get behind the there is a memorabilia auction. Tickets were to present from the stage to the major fund-raising event by taking their $35, available from the school office. entire school, plus visitors. After prayers and the National Anthem DUNEDIN DIOCESAN MINISTRY TO in Maori and English, the junior school YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS gave a lovely rundown of the traditional prayers, then concluded with a dance Dunedin Diocesan Ministry to Young People Office Project Manager and singing of the Bible reading, “For Fr Vaughan Leslie, email [email protected], phone (03) 444-9357 everything there is a season”. Each of the seven junior pupils was Otago Catholic Tertiary Chaplaincy introduced by a senior pupil, and gave University Chaplaincy: top floor Union building: phone (03) 479-5348. Fr Mark well-prepared renditions of their chosen Chamberlain and Amy Armstrong. verses. The poems were traditional and Polytech and Dunedin College of Education Chaplaincy: phone (03) 479-4921. Paul Armstrong. modern, sometimes funny and all well- performed. St Vincent de Paul — ‘Vinnies’ Young Vinnies is all about putting your faith into action, helping others and having lots Next, cups were presented to those of fun! The Society has youth and young adults conferences across New Zealand and who had shone at the annual swimming around the world in schools, universities, colleges and parishes. sports. Many of these children had If you care about others, then ‘Vinnies’ is for you. Contact Barbara Walsh, Youth gone on to perform with distinction at Co-ordinator, Society of St Vincent de Paul, phone (03) 477-0555, fax (03) 474-9952, email [email protected] Central Otago and Otago events. Dunedin Samoan Catholic Youth Group Other classes presented their poems For details, contact Pesamino Tili, phone (03) 456-1401. with increasing expertise as they were older and I was impressed by the CathSoc standard, as well as the confidence with CathSOC is the unified body of Catholic student groups on campus: Best Buddies, Bible Study, Legion of Mary, Music Group, Sanmaru, and St Vincent de Paul. Please email which each child spoke. I understand [email protected] or visit our website http://cathsoc.dunedin.googlepages. some of the senior performers wrote com/home for more details. their own poems.

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WYD events in brief Dunedin concert THE Pennies for Pilgrims Variety Con- cert will be held in the Kavanagh Col- lege Auditorium, Dunedin, at 7.30pm on May 24. Tickets are $10 ($7 students, seniors, unwaged) and proceeds go to Dunedin Diocese World Youth Day Pilgrimage to Sydney. There are door sales. For ticket sales, phone 487-7451. All welcome at Masses THE Opening Mass, Stations of the Cross and Closing Mass, main events of WYD, are open to everyone, even if you’re not a registered pilgrim. So if you or people you know will be in Syd- Photo: Gillian Vine ney from July 15 to 20, turn up at these Great effort … St Bernadette’s Young Vinnies (from left) Vicky Clarke, Sinaed amazing faith-filled gatherings. Gill, Vannessa Forbes, Emma Crombie, Lizzy Biggs and Louise Forbes present a cheque for $601.80 to Fr Damian Wynn-Williams to help members of the South Diocesan fundraising Dunedin parish’s Samoan Youth Group attend World Youth Day. The money was IN April, $5700 of donations and fund- part of the $2021.80 raised at a garage sale organised earlier this year by four raised money was used for airport young people from the pastoral area. transfers for our pilgrims. Many thanks The Young Vinnies helped by delivering brochures, sorting goods and selling for your generosity. on stalls on the day. The family of one Young Vinnie donated the sausages for the Co-ordinator sausage sizzle, another Young Vinnie’s family provided Devonshire teas and the THE Dunedin Diocesan WYD co-ordi- St Bernadette’s St Vincent de Paul Conference donated the raffle prizes. nator is Fr Vaughan J P Leslie, phone Because more money than was needed for the South Dunedin WYD pilgrims was 03-444-9357 or cell 027-385-9615; raised, it was agreed the surplus would be donated to the Samoan community. email [email protected]. Final preparation day Young Catholics can connect online A HIGH point for pilgrims preparing for AN important part of New Zealand’s WYD legacy is under way nationally. Connect. Sydney is the Pilgrim Preparation Sleep- org.nz, launched in late April, is the renovated online hub for young Catholic New over at Holy Cross on June 21 and 22. Zealanders. “We are most fortunate to have Steve The aim of the website is to help young Catholic Kiwis live fully and be connected Lawrence, Director of Evangelisation to Christ, the Church and one another. It is the home for all official blogs, videos, and Catechesis for WYD, travelling photos, competitions and news as well as linking into online social networks such from Australia to speak at this event,” as Bebo and Facebook. Dunedin diocesan WYD co-ordinator Fr The site is not just for pilgrims going to Sydney. Connect.org.nz is designed Vaughan Leslie said. with six major sections – prayer, mission, knowledge, vocation, community and The weekend will begin at 1.30pm on music. These sections will grow through 2008 to include more unique content, the Saturday and conclude with Mass resources and links for young Kiwi Catholics at all stages of their faith journeys. Set at 9am on the Sunday. Pilgrims should to be launched this month is the Daily Reflections on the daily readings. Written by mark their calendars, so they don’t miss Catholics working with young people, it is designed as a way of encouraging young this final preparation weekend. people to spend time with the Word. From the diocese, 138 pilgrims are Connect.org.nz is a joint project of the National World Youth Day Committee (NZ) attending WYD, a number Fr Leslie and the National Council for Young Catholics. The project ties in with the goals and describes as “awesome”. vision of the NZ Bishops’ Conference strategic plan for 2008 to 2013.

7 The Tablet May 2008 Samoan congregation welcomes Fr Mariano at his first Dunedin Mass

THE Samoan worship centre at St Paul’s, Corstorphine, was packed when parishioners, friends and representatives of other denominations gathered when Fr Niusila Mariano celebrated his first Mass in the diocese. Fr Mariano is on loan to the South Dunedin Pastoral Area and his arrival in the city was greeted with enthusiasm. “I am rejoicing with you today that you have Fr Niusila with you,” parish priest Fr Damian Wynn-Williams said. “No doubt [his presence] will give a new impetus to the life of the Church in this city.” He traced the history leading to “this very important day … and the beginning of a new stage in your community life”. In formally welcoming Fr Mariano, the president of the Dunedin Samoan Catholic Community, Leleisiuao Palesoo Tulia, said: “I would like to express our sincere and grateful welcome. This is the day we have long awaited.” After the Mass, a celebratory lunch was held, at which Fr Mariano cut a large cake. Pictured at the April 6 Mass are (clockwise from top left): Fr Mariano; Tiotala Tupu (left) and Asola Taua chop taro for the lunch; Pesamino Tili dances down the aisle; worship- pers packed the Corstorphine church for the Mass; Tiotala Tupu lifts the Bible held by (from left) Martin Lei (obscured), Pesa John Tili, Mathan Shaaf and Patelesio Tonkinson; and Fr Mariano is greeted by choirmas- ter Fatu Ioane. Story and photographs: Gillian Vine

8 May 2008 The Tablet Samoan congregation welcomes Fr Mariano at his first Dunedin Mass

9 The Tablet May 2008 Book of the month News around the diocese Prayer by Joyce Rupp Eire on show at university A BEST-SELLING author, Joyce Rupp inspires us in Prayer not only to talk FACSIMILES of The Book of to God but to listen to the “still, small Kells and Baptista Boazio’s voice of God” within us. She opens 1599 map of Ireland are up the scriptures that teach us how among the vast line-up of to pray and applies them to our daily books and manuscripts at lives. Sr Rupp offers questions at the Eire a Moradh (Singing the end of each chapter to encourage the Praises of Ireland), an exhi- reader to stop, ponder and pray. Sr Joyce Rupp o s m bition in the de Beer Gallery This book is recommended to anyone of the University of Otago’s who is searching for a more meaningful prayer life. It is quite Central Library. The exhibi- clear that she first lives what she shares through her writing. tion, open from 8.30pm until She inspires others to develop a relationship with God. 5pm on weekdays, runs until Available from the Catholic Centre Shop, Moran Building, July 31. 8 Octagon, Dunedin 9016; phone/fax (03) 477-6342; email [email protected]. The price is $21; postage $1.70. Massive sale of books A SALE of books, periodicals and magazines no longer required by the Catholic Library will be held at the Diocesan Centre, 300 Rattray St, Dunedin, on Friday, May 23, from 1.30pm to 7.30pm, and on Saturday, May 24, from 10.30am to 1.30pm. Please bring a bag or a box. Remembering James K. Baxter PAINTINGS inspired by the works of James K. Baxter are on display in Port Chalmers until May 23. The Dawn Brown exhi- bition is at the Anchorage Gallery, Wednesday to Sunday. 50th jubilee celebrations ST John the Baptist Church, Alexandra, will hold its 50th jubilee celebrations in July. A celebratory Mass will to held at 2pm on Sunday, July 27, and it will be followed by afternoon tea at the parish hall for all parishioners, past and present. All are welcome to attend. 40 Hour Famine NEXT weekend (May 23-25) is World Vision’s 40 Hour Famine. As well as the usual no-food famine, children can take part in a techno famine by going without a computer, TV, stereo, PlayStation, cellphone etc; or a no-talking famine, the most difficult famine of all for many. Mercy Sisters dinner success A GROUP of 14 women from St Patrick’s Oamaru parish organised a dinner for those women taught by Mercy Sisters. It was a resounding success. It was amazing how many people in the parish had been taught by Mercy Sisters, including one parish member who was taught by the Sisters in Australia. Dunedin RCIA resumes THE discussion group for non-Catholics interested in the Catholic faith has resumed at Mornington. Enquirers from any area of the city are welcome. For further information, contact Kath Kenrick, phone 476-6522, or Daphne Hannagan, phone 453-6595. For Korean enquirers, the contact person is Franc- esca Shin, phone 470-1877.

10 May 2008 The Tablet German priest to Walking New Paths group holds present seminars SEMINARS on the Image of God that retreat in Lawrence Jesus Brings Us will presented in July by By TERESA HANRATTY r s m personal preferences in relationship Fr John Fuellenbach, a German Divine FOR nearly two years, 17 parishioners to our prayer styles. The group grew in Word priest and writer who gives pres- from the Dunedin diocese have been understanding that some people are entations and leads retreats through- engaged in a programme of lay forma- attracted to Thomistic prayer, some out the world. tion called Walking New Paths. to Ignatian, Franciscan or Benedictine Fr Fuellenbach, who teaches theology They have been studying theology, prayer. Some people like praying at Pontifical Gregorian University in engaging in pastoral ministry and in groups while others prefer more Rome and St Augustine, Germany, has growing spiritually in response to a contemplative prayer on their own. also taught at the Catholic Theological call to ministry and leadership in the Even the various Gospels have different Union in Chicago, the Regional Catholic Church. appeal for different personalities. Seminary in Davao, Philippines, and the Members of the group have worked This month, there will be an Yarra Theological Union in Melbourne. with ordained ministers and laity opportunity for members of Walking He weaves two fundamental themes, in our parishes, pastoral areas and New Paths to review their growth the image of God that Jesus brings chaplaincies. and to make an assessment of their us and the Kingdom of God. Br Peter Last month, the group met at Marama achievements before graduation Ryan f s c , who has studied under Lodge, in Lawrence, to explore different in September. The final retreat for Fr Fuellenbach, describes him as a personality styles. members of Walking New Paths will compelling speaker who, in presenting Sister Stephanie Kitching r s m worked precede their graduation. It will focus a vision of Jesus, never fails to stir the with each member of the group to help on the message of Christifideles Laici imagination. each one appreciate his or her unique (Christ’s Lay Faithful): Gifted, Called, Fr Fuellenbach’s books include gifts and to become more aware of Sent. Proclaiming his Kingdom and The how others were differently gifted. As these faithful people prepare to Kingdom of God: Jesus’ Central Message. An understanding of our different make their ongoing commitment to the In the Dunedin diocese, he will speak preferences and personality styles is Faith, we can recall the prayer written at Holy Cross Centre, Mosgiel, on very useful when we work with others by Maree Vergeer, of Otautau. Saturday, July 19 from 2pm to 5pm; at in ministry. We are not surprised that Her prayer reads: “Spirit of Grace, the parish centre, Cromwell, on Sunday, others approach tasks in different ways. help us to make Your path ours. Spirit July 20 from 2pm to 5pm; at the parish We are more open to the enrichment of Courage, help us to face trials and centre, Gore, on Monday July 21 from that comes from sharing our respective times of uncertainty together. Spirit 5.30pm to 8.30 pm; and at St Patrick’s gifts to build up the Body of Christ. of New Horizons, may we seize fresh Invercargill parish centre on Tuesday, Saturday late afternoon and Sunday opportunities with strength and vigour. July 22 from 5.30pm to 8.30pm. morning were spent looking at our Amen.” To register, contact Sr Teresa Hanratty r s m , co-ordinator for education for pastoral ministry, at thanratty@xtra. co.nz or (03) 474-5755 by Tuesday, July 15. The cost is $10 and refreshments will be provided. Oamaru seniors’ group has growing numbers THE introduction of a group for senior parishioners in Oamaru has been a great success and attendance is growing. On the second Sunday of the month in the Dean O’Reilly Lounge, an interesting programme is followed by afternoon tea and fellowship. At the last meeting, the seniors were entertained by The Lamplighters, a group of women musicians.

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P E T I T I O N Review team finds visiting Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary (never known to fail): O most beautiful flower of Mt Carmel, fruitful vine, Splendour colleges ‘a privilege’ of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me IN March, the annual forum of Catholic secondary school and show me here thou art my Mother. O Holy Mary, Mother principals, directors of religious studies and board of trustees of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech thee representatives received a report on the reviews of Catholic from the bottom of my heart to succour me in my neces- Special Character conducted in high schools of the Dunedin sity (make request). There are none that can withstand thy power. O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have Diocese last year. recourse to thee (three times). Holy Mary, I place this prayer These reviews have been taking place in the diocesan in thy hands (three times). This prayer must be said for three primary schools since 2004 and the colleges are now also days and the prayer published. (Published on behalf of M.B., part of the triennial review. P.M.A., K.R., S.P.S.) Reviews of schools’ Catholic Special Character in the Dunedin Diocese are unique to this area because of the team NOVENA TO ST JUDE approach taken. Oh, Holy St Jude, apostle and martyr, great in virtue and rich Each review involves a priest-reviewer (Mgsr Vincent Walker, in miracles. Near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor Fr Wayne Healey or Fr Dan Cummings), a board-reviewer of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need, to (Sharon Harvey or John Dowling) and education-focussed you I have recourse from the depth of my heart and humbly reviewers (Br Denis Turner f m s and Pam Robertson). beg you to whom God has given such great power, to come to my assistance. Help me in my present, urgent petition (make Having these various perspectives brings a depth to the request). In return, I promise to make your name known and reviews and enables the reports which complete the reviews cause you to be invoked. Say 3 Our Fathers, 3 Hail Marys and 3 to cover all aspects of the schools’ work in relation to Catholic Glorias. St Jude, pray for me and all who invoke your aid, humbly Special Character. in need of your intercession. Amen. This novena has never been Lead reviewer Pam Robertson said the view of the review known to fail. This novena must be said on nine consecutive days. (Published on behalf of P.M.A., S.P.S.) team was it was a privilege and an uplifting experience to visit the four schools – St Peter’s College, Kavanagh College, Verdon College and St Kevin’s College. NOVENA TO ST CLAIR Each of the schools was welcoming and receptive, and each Important. Ask for specific things. Pray the Hail Mary for nine went to great efforts to make information available to the consecutive days. Keep a candle lit while you pray. Pray even though you do not feel like it. Ask for two things which ap- team, she said. pear nigh impossible but for which you desperately want a The team met board members, staff, chaplains, parents and solution. Leave the candle to burn up completely on the last pupils from each school. day and publish this message. (Published on behalf of A.G.F., The reviewers were impressed by the quality of people S.G.F., P.M.A.) involved and by their determination to uphold the schools’ Catholic Special Character. PETITION They noted that the principal and director of religious May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised, honoured, adored, and studies in each school were outstanding for their dedication glorified throughout the world forever. Amen. Say six times for and the effort they put into ensuring that their pupils received nine days and remember to promise publication. Your prayers will be answered, no matter how impossible it may the best possible opportunities for faith formation. seem to you, before the 9th day. (Published on behalf of M.B., Another positive aspect was the opportunity to talk with P.A.B., P.M.A., S.P.S.) senior pupils at each of the colleges. The reviewers found it “a joy to meet these wonderful PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT products of our Catholic schools who were able to express a O Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so I can depth of faith and a commitment to action in support of that obtain my goal. You gave the divine gift to forgive and forget all faith”, Miss Robertson said. evil against me and in all instances of my life you are with me. I Priests from parishes in the colleges’ catchment areas were want to thank you for all things and confirm once again I never invited to have input through a postal questionnaire, she want to be separated from you in spite of all material illusions. said I wish to be with you in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy towards me and mine. This prayer must be said for three days and In their comments, the clergy commonly referred to the the prayer published (Published on behalf of S.P.S., P.M.A., S.P.S.) value they placed on links with the colleges. Parish priests said that they welcomed initiatives such as being sent school newsletters and visits from staff or pupils, THANKS as well as seeing the pupils at parish Sunday Masses. Most grateful thanks to St Jude, Sacred Heart, Holy Spirit and Holy Mary for prayers answered. (Published on behalf of E.G.M., P. E. R.) “Now that the first round of reviews of the secondary colleges has been completed, the review team is looking forward to revisiting the schools as part of the three-year ADVERTISING CHARGES cycle. Prayers and petitions in The Tablet per advertiser are $10, includ- “At that time, they expect to observe the ongoing growth in ing GST, for one prayer or petition and $5 (including GST) for each Catholic Special Character which is a characteristic of all four additional prayer or petition in the same issue. of them,” Miss Robertson said.

12 May 2008 The Tablet Queenstown parish is not always paradise Before he left for St Patrick’s Inver- a sing-a-long. I Of the 38 baptisms in our parish last cargill, Fr Martin Flannery took have had two year, 17 were with parish families. The the time to reflect on his eight wedding and first two baptisms this year were of two baptisms young Brazilian families who live in years as a priest in Queenstown. this weekend as Queenstown. A large contingent of well as our usual Brazilians is living here and along with AS I purify the chalice after Morning three Masses. the Filipinos are probably the largest Mass in the Queenstown Presbytery, The last bap- ethnic groups that come to Sunday I often glance out the window at the tism was during Mass. It is not uncommon after the Vigil lake. Every day, I marvel at the beauty Mass in Garston Mass to see 20 to 30 Filipino people of this town. I have travelled enough – the parents of Fr Martin Flannery standing and chatting together outside around New Zealand and other parts the child live in the church. This almost seems to be like of the world to appreciate that the Kaiapoi, and the grandparents live in their “family-time” together. Wakatipu Basin has scenery without Athol. The first wedding was a Renewal Compared with other parishes, I have compare. of Vows for a couple who live in Florida. fewer funerals, with only four last year. On the outside, this parish appears He is a New Zealander with family living I sometimes wonder if it is the altitude idyllic: often people will say “How did locally, she is from Belgium. The next that helps people live longer lives. It you manage to get posted to such a wedding was more local with the cou- can also be a disadvantage not having beautiful parish?” I find myself often re- ple coming from Dunedin. As is often many funerals, because people can get plying, “Yes, I am very fortunate”, but I the case, I am almost the only person at a false sense of security. also say, “This is not really a normal par- the wedding who lives locally. Another aspect of Queenstown which ish”. Of the 26 weddings in our parish last makes it unique is the phenomenal Obviously, the transient nature of this year, seven were between couples liv- growth. It has been going on now for area makes it unique. Many young peo- ing in this parish. A lot of work goes on a number of years and doesn’t seem to ple come here working-holidays. Some behind the scenes through emailing be slowing up. This brings its challeng- may stay longer than they expect: they and phone and it would all be classified es and problems. How can we keep this may even meet their future husbands as an extra workload for me, for those place so beautiful when so many peo- or wives. However, the cost of living couples not living here. ple want to live here? and trying to settle here is beyond However, it is a privilege to be involved Since I have been here our school many, and they often move to some- with their special day. Often these wed- has doubled in size, although we have where more affordable. dings are in rather exotic places such as bought more land for another school. As I write this, I hear singing next door, The Remarkables, Cecil Peak, Blanket This will not be an easy task, building a at Melbourne Lodge. Going outside, I Bay, Gibbston and Peregrine Vineyards new school hoping to keep up with the guess they are a German group having and Thurlby Domain to name a few. growing numbers. We will obviously be trying to offer all Catholic children the opportunity of a Catholic education, CATHOLIC DEVELOPMENT FUND but this won’t be easy. So, there is never a dull moment in Term Investments Queenstown and with growth around Amount 3 Months 6 Months 9 Months 12 Months Arrowtown, down towards Garston and up to Glenorchy we are a quickly grow- $1,000 - $4,999 3.00% 3.20% 3.25% 3.50% ing parish. We now have a monthly $5,000 - $9,999 4.10% 4.85% 4.90% 5.20% Mass in Glenorchy and I am thankful for $10,000 - $19,999 5.40% 6.00% 6.00% 6.05% the time and effort that Sr Mary-Anna $20,000 - $49,999 5.40% 6.00% 6.00% 6.05% has put in to prepare children in that area for the Sacraments. $50,000+ Rates available on application. One of the downsides of this parish is that often people don’t have any On Call Accounts extended family. The Passionist Fam- Interest is credited annually and is calculated on a daily basis. ily groups have been a good initiative here to provide the support required $1 - $10,000 2.50% by families and individuals. $10,001 - 49,999 3.00% NO FEES APPLY I enjoy being the police chaplain and $50,000+ 3.50% a voluntary hospital chaplain and am a member of both Queenstown Rotary Other terms and rates available. and Gold Clubs, which helps me to keep Enquiries: Phone 0800 321 233 in contact with the wider community.

13 The Tablet May 2008 Bishop’s Shield triple triumph for St Kevin’s

Bishop’s Shield debating chairman Tony Brady reads the By GILLIAN VINE rules to junior debating teams from St Kevin’s College (left) ST KEVIN’S College made it three in a row last month when it and Verdon College. St Kevin’s won the junior and senior won the Bishop’s Shield. debates. Below: Debating adjudicators (from left) Murray The Catholic colleges’ debating, speech and drama com- Elliott, Chrystal Greenwood and Nicky Sinclair ready for an- petition was hosted by St Kevin’s, which scored 37.5 points. other round at the Bishop’s Shield. Kavanagh College, with 26 points, was runner-up and won the Marist Centennial Plate. Parents, teachers and friends travelled to Oamaru from throughout Otago and Southland for the weekend event. The diocese’s four high schools take turns hosting the Bish- op’s Shield. Next year, it will be at Kavanagh College, in Dun- edin. Section results were: Junior drama, St Peter’s 1, Kavanagh 2; senior drama, Kavanagh 1, St Kevin’s 2. Junior scripture, Molly Roborgh, St Kevin’s, 1, Anna McNa- mara, Kavanagh, 2; senior scripture study questions, Lydia Roborgh, St Kevin’s, 1, Isabelle Butler, Kavanagh, 2; senior scripture psalm and reading, Lydia Roborgh, St Kevin’s, and Rosamund More, Verdon, 1 equal. Impromptu speech, Chloe Ward-Smith, St Kevin’s, 1, Paula McKenzie, St Peter’s, 2; prepared speech, Alice Lord, St Kevin’s, and Alice McDowell, Verdon, 1 equal. Junior debating, St Kevin’s 1, Kavanagh 2; senior debating, St Kevin’s 1, Kavanagh 2. Best speaker in junior debating, Albert Hailles, St Kevin’s; best speaker in senior debating, Rebecca Hay, Kavanagh. Most promising senior dramatic performance, Joshua Rye, St Kevin’s; most promising junior dramatic performance, Evan Fenmore, Kavanagh.

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Fun at camp … Earlier this year, Year 5 and 6 children from St Peter Chanel School, Green Island, went to Camp Ban- nockburn for their camp. The children tried their hand at kayaking, gold-panning and a special part of the week was joining with the parishioners and Father Michael Hishon at the Church of the Irish Martyrs for Mass on the Wednesday morning. Kavanagh celebrates achievements DR Peter Norris, warden of St Margaret’s College, was guest speaker at Kavanagh’s academic blues award evening. Special mention was made of Morgan Leishout, who achieved an Outstanding Scholarship in Statistics and Modelling while in Year 12. Congratulations to top scholars for 2007: Mark Murray (Year 13), John Holmes (Year 12) and Year 11 pupils Katie Buchanan and Sarah Stephen. Kavanagh’s annual athletic sports day was held in early March, in perfect conditions. Bodkin edged out Pompallier and Gabriel to take the early lead with house points. A number of promising junior athletes performed strongly, with 11 records broken. The athletic sports champions and runners-up for 2008 are: junior boys champion Sam Bremer, runner-up Sovannara Te; girls champion, Emily Strang, runner-up Charlotte Homan. Intermediate boys champion Guy Woodhouse, runner-up Kevin Wu; girls champion Tessa Sutton, runner-up, Bridgette Sefton. Senior boys champion Hamish Edh; runner-up Alex Gorrie; girls champion Kylie Crowley, runner-up Samara Gallaher. Last year, Kavanagh College created history when it became the first Catholic co-ed school to qualify for the finals of the Gillette Cup, the national secondary schools boys’ cricket knockout competition. Building on from this success, two Kavanagh College pupils, Nicholas Beard and Michael Bracewell, travelled to Malaysia to represent New Zealand in the under-19 side. Congratulations for their performances as part of this touring side, as well as the work of former teacher and coach, Mark Bracewell.

15 The Tablet May 2008 Priestly secrets on giving long service to God By GILLIAN VINE AS well as marking Bishop Len Boyle’s 25th anniversary, three other jubilarians were honoured at Holy Cross Centre on May 5. Fr Tony Ives (83) recently moved into the priests’ retirement units at Holy Cross and told the gathering how much he en- joyed being able to help out without the burden of administrative duties. “I am very very happy in my present situation,” he said after the toast proposed by Fr Brian Fenton, of Wanaka. “I am happily waiting for God.” For those wanting to reach their 60th anniversary of ordination, Fr Ives had three tips: “Start off very young [he entered the seminary at 16 and a-half]. Then you’ve got to keep on breathing. The third requirement is that Almighty Celebrating more than 200 years’ service to the Church were (from left) Fr Merv God gives you the grace to carry on as McGettigan, Fr Tony Ives, Bishop Len Boyle and Fr Pat Maloney. Bishop Boyle, or- a priest.” dained priest in 1961, was marking 25 years as a bishop; Fr Ives has been a priest The toast to Fr Pat Maloney, who now for 60 years; while Frs McGettigan and Maloney were ordained 50 years ago. lives in Motueka, was proposed by Fr Below: Greetings to the jubilarians from the Holy Father were delivered by the Kevin McKone and Mgsr Vince Walker Papal Nuncio, Archbishop Charles Balvo (left), seen chatting over lunch with toasted Fr Merv McGettigan. Bishop Colin Campbell.

A long-time friend of Bishop Len Boyle, Fr Peter Gillam (left), of Redcliff, in the Brisbane diocese, caught up with another old friend, Fr Bryan Winders, of Dunedin.

Cardinal Thomas Williams recalls his days with the Church in Samoa with Fr Niusila Mariano.

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