The Newsletter of the Catholic Bishop of SPRING ISSUE 86 : SEPTEMBER 2011

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INFORM SEPTEMBER 2011  Issue 86 18 September 2011 FROM THE BISHOP From the Editor The Sisters of Nazareth The media is often berated for ignoring ‘good’ news, so Dear friends in Christ, I offer you my renewed greetings as I it’s a special moment to realise that at least one mass recuperate from a bout of pneumonia. communications channel has continued for two decades focusing on just that: Good News. I was greatly heartened in recent weeks by a visit to the Of course, the Gospel is a pretty enduring good news story Diocese of the Superior of the Sisters of Nazareth, all the to tell. way from England. She As Inform clocks up its twentieth anniversary with this came to emphasise to me the issue, previous editors and contributors have much to commitment of the Sisters of celebrate. With each issue we have trouble finding the space Nazareth to us. for so many good news stories and positive developments in As you may well know, our diocese. Nazareth House was badly Thanks to all contributors to Inform … and to you for affected by the February reading it! Please pass it on. earthquake. All the residents were evacuated to other rest – Gerard Duignan homes throughout the South Deadline for next issue: Show Day, 11 November, 2011 Island at short notice and the skilled and devoted staff were dispersed. The Sisters of Nazareth have decided to rebuild Nazareth House and have developed plans for a new residential home and accommodation units for the elderly that will be even more in tune with the needs of the city and province than previous facilities. For many years Nazareth House has been an oasis of care and respect for the elderly and sick underpinned by the celebration of the holy Mass and sacraments, and the unceasing prayers and devotions of the residents. We all have a great reason to smile and be joyful at the knowledge that this great work of the Sisters of Nazareth is to go forward as quickly as possible.

Website messages The diocesan website: www.chch.catholic.org.nz advertises events happening within the diocese. As a parish, school, or church-associated “At the core of our being, we group you are welcome to advertise long for love and to be loved in events. You can list your event from the link on the home page under ‘events’. return.”Pope Benedict XVI (May 2010).

 INFORM SEPTEMBER 2011 Inform 20 years young Where were you in September, 1991? The World Wide Web had only just been invented, and was a long way from our shores, Jim Bolger was Prime Minister, Vicki Buck was Mayor of Christchurch, Alex Wyllie and John Hart coached the All Blacks in the Rugby World Cup, and we watched Paul Holmes and Krypton Factor on TV. Bishop ’s opening words in the first Inform read: “A warm welcome to Inform. It is a response to my request for further means of communication in our diocese. I hope it may provide some information we need as intelligent and active members of the Church.” He said that we are people who live by faith and “that faith will be the guide and standard of this modest publication.” Many stories have been told, many friends, family members, loved pastors and buildings have left us since then. But so many cherished memories remain. This humble newsletter has expanded, it is now bigger, in full colour, is printed in the thousands, and available to millions via our diocesan website. However some things remain the same. Each Bishop still wants it to continue to celebrate the best of Catholic life in Christchurch diocese.

INFORM SEPTEMBER 2011  Media Savvy Farewell Sister Eulalie Pastor Farewelled Martini rsm Aged 102 Pastoral Planning Office Known as ‘Aunty Fr Geoff Lee, Vicar General of the Mary’ to her nieces diocese of Lae, Papua New Guinea, and nephews, passed away in July after contracting Mary Margaret colon cancer. He had returned to Martini was born Christchurch last October to celebrate in Kumara on his 60th birthday with his family, which 4 June 1909 to includes his father Rex, 87, and sisters Frederick and The Provision of Vanessa and Ennie, but was never to Augusta Martini. return to his adopted home. She was the third Sunday Mass in the At the same time the funeral service youngest of 12 was held in Christchurch on 2 August, children, including Anne, who became Diocese a Requiem Mass was celebrated at St Sr Mary Edna. Late in 2010 Michael’s church, Eriku, PNG. “Before entering the convent Mary Bishop Barry Born in Gore, he was baptised at told me she thought of herself as a bit Jones presented Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Gore, of a tomboy,” said her nephew John to pastoral areas and confirmed at St Stephen’s church, Houston. “She loved to go fishing and and parishes Shirley, Christchurch. He joined the exploring the area around their home a Working with her older brother Joe.” Anglican Franciscan Friars, gained Document called She attended the Stafford primary a degree in communications, and The Provision school and St Colombkille convent in was in charge of publications in the of Sunday Mass in the Catholic Diocese Solomon Islands. After fifteen years, Hokitika, where she excelled, of Christchurch. Bishop Barry’s desire during further studies in theology at particularly in music, gaining high Holy Spirit seminary, Bomana, Brother qualifications from Trinity College, is to have a strategy available that has Geoffrey discerned the call to become a London. been well consulted on throughout the Catholic priest, and was later ordained She took her first vows with the diocese, as to where Sunday Mass will by the Bishop of Lae, Bishop Henry van Mercy Order in 1930, choosing the name be celebrated in the future. Lieshout. Eulalie after a Spanish saint martyred This will enable the Bishop to be He was pastor for the next 17 years in the year 304. able to implement a plan rather than at St Michael’s parish, Eriku, where he She taught at Cobden Primary School, just having to react to circumstances. cared for street kids, taught religious Villa Maria and St Mary’s Christchurch, Amongst other things the document education, and was on the board of in Greymouth, Darfield, and in Timaru proposes a new structure for our governors at the National Polytechnic taught New Zealand’s pre-eminent parishes through parish amalgamations. classical pianist Michael Houstoun. She Institute. A long-time member of 150 submissions received from recalled 9 year old Michael as being a bit SIGNIS the world Catholic Association parishes and individuals have been of Communication, the Catholic Bishops of a mischief who was not into theory looked at by a group appointed by the conference appointed him national or discipline. Michael remembered her secretary of the Commission for Social birthdays and regularly visited her. Bishop. The group was impressed by the Communication of PNG and SI. He was Sister Eulalie had many hobbies, work and commitment of individuals editor of the Catholic Reporter, which taught herself to play the guitar, and and parish councils, taking into was inserted into the secular Wantok until a few years ago was very active account the effect of the earthquakes in Weekly newspaper, and established crocheting, knitting and painting table Christchurch and its surrounds. Shortly Catholic Radio FM 103.7. cloths. it will report back to the Bishop. “The diocese of Lae is very grateful “Eulalie was a very organised and tidy for the gift of Fr Geoff,” said Bishop person, quite assertive, and was not shy Advertise your event on the Diocesan website Christian Blouin CMM, Bishop of Lae. in demanding changes,” said John. under ‘events’ www.chch.catholic.org.nz free. “His name will live with us forever.” May her soul rest in peace. Also on Facebook.

Sr Leone O’Neill RSM provides input at ministries gathering. Ian and Suzanne Bell are delighted to have Rory PaterDominicson & OrrDominic as the Orr Catholic as the Ca representativetholic representatives of Bell, Lamb and Trotter Funeral Directors Limited, assisting them to A productive ministries meeting and luncheon was held for provide a caring, professional service that is a unique and fitting tribute, those in the existing St Mary’s and Cathedral parishes at St reflecting your loved one’s life, personality, beliefs and culture. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral. Administrator Fr Bernard Carney SM, Custodian Max Broadbent and Sr Leone O’Neill RSM provided input.

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workers in the Vineyard of the Lord: Some Townsville: ‘There is only one pastor of insights on Lay Ministry”, on developing the church and he is Jesus Christ, the a spirituality for those involved in the Good Shepherd. All that priests do as service in the Church. There was time to pastors is serve Christ’s own pastoring discuss and share in groups the practical of the church.’” By the way, what an implications of this, and how each one extraordinary vocation, said Bishop can live this out in the context of the Peter. Church called to communion. “My first thanks goes to my parents Fr Michael Pui, parish priest of who in August of 1960 brought me Kaiapoi, met Dr Donna by chance when to St Matthew’s Parish in Bryndwr, Dr Donna Orsuto answers a question from Srs in Rome for the Canonisation of Blessed Christchurch for my baptism,” Bishop Sylvia and Clare of the Beatitudes Catholic Mary McKillop, through some lay Kiwis Charles said. “Thus they facilitated the community, Leithfield. who were from Dr Orsuto’s lay centre. greatest gift a parent can ever give their “Through Baptism every single one of On his recommendation, Bishop Barry children and for me it began a journey us is called, gifted and sent,” said Dr invited her to Christchurch. of faith which has led me today to this Donna Orsuto, recalling a post-Vatican II fine Cathedral of the Holy Spirit.” document on the vocation and mission Bishop He was officially welcomed to of the laity in the Church and the world, diocese at a powhiri Christi Fideles Laici. She challenged us to Ordained at St Peter’s College with 1000 children “abide in God in our everyday lives” by “Today is about Jesus continuing his from local Catholic schools. finding God in the ‘daily’. own ministry in those ordained to He introduced Australian bishops At a public lecture on the “Theology speak and act in his name,” Bishop including Bishop Peter Comensoli, and Spirituality of Laity “at St Joseph’s told over 700 gathered ordained an auxiliary bishop of Sydney Papanui, she encouraged use of Lectio celebrating Bishop Charles Drennan’s 72 hours prior, who he’d studied with Divina to study Scripture, quoting ordination inJune, including priests and in Rome. “Peter, being younger than St Jerome, who said “Ignorance of bishops from each of the six dioceses. “It I, retains the ‘baby bishop’ title, not Scripture is ignorance of Christ.” And will be Jesus who is priest, teacher and withstanding the fact that for the rest of she dared us to think of our death, by Good Shepherd in the ministry Charles my life, he will remind me of the need asking “What would I desire to do if I Drennan will exercise among us.” for greater experience on the job,” said were to die today?” Bishop Peter continued, “I’ve never Bishop Charles. She was busy during her visit in seen it better expressed than in a small He will assist Bishop Peter Cullinane August. She gave the “Rochester paragraph by Bishop Michael Putney of until his retirement in November. Lecture” at the University of Canterbury, titled “Insights on Prayer and Action in some Twentieth Century Women (Dorothy Day, Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta, St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross – Edith Stein).” She spoke to priests on the spirituality of Blessed John Henry Newman, and addressed the women Religious of the diocese and invited Anglican religious. She led over 40 pastoral workers, Dominican ex-pupils association Timaru branch celebrate their 50th Jubilee with Mass at St chaplains, secretaries and a few Thomas’s followed by a luncheon. diocesan staff in a workshop on “Co-

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Villa Maria Service Captain Emily Maguire (left) and Mercy House Service Captain Marina Awadalla welcome Clare Bell, the new college campus ministry Team Leader. “Seeing young people grow in faith is a constant motivator for me,” says Clare Bell, the new Villa Maria College campus ministry Team Leader. Clare’s new role complements the college’s formal religious study and Special Character programmes. She will establish a campus Ministry Team to support students in their personal faith journeys, lead student retreats and Generating good Sacramental preparation, and work with Service Captains, seeking practical ways from waste heat Testing the generator in Africa. to enrich students’ faith. St Thomas of Canterbury College stu- marketed the generator. This involved A trained primary school teacher with dents Sam Mackwell, James Agnew, sustainable business partnerships with extensive experience in youth ministry Sean Feast, Craig Stanton, Stephen Mitre 10, Kathmandu and DHL. in New Zealand and Australia, Clare is Pilton and Andrew Coburn met for- Later they sent a generator and solar impressed with the Service Captains at mer Prime Minister Helen Clark at the panel to a village in Tanzania, via the the College. “It is wonderful to see their launch of their ‘Lion Emergency Power Christian Brothers’ network. focus on finding ways to show Mercy Generator’. “From a simple vision of making a Action and involve as many students as They had invented a sustainable heat difference to two communities, our own possible,” she says. transfer device which generates elec- and a global community, we six school Principal Mary Lynch is excited by tricity from waste heat, and can power students have made a difference,” says Clare’s appointment. “Growing faith lights, radios and cell phones. The popu- Year 12 student Craig Stanton. “We have and seeking ways to live Gospel values lar product has sold out at Mitre 10. assisted our neighbours and also a com- are a significant part of life at Villa It was a Lion Foundation Young Enter- munity in Tanzania 13,000km away.” Maria College,” she says. prise Scheme project. Profits and prize money are donated to the community. After 4 September the team had a Dancing Successes vision to make a difference for quake Hayden Withers (right) in Year 12 at St Bede’s victims. With the help of former teacher College enjoyed an extremely successful trip to David Ivory and old boys Keith Yard- the US to compete in the World Championships ley and Andrew Dallas, the students of Performing Arts. The competition featured designed, developed, manufactured and over 4000 acts by performers from 36 countries, including 22 from New Zealand. Hayden was “I am excited by the challenge of heading the only Kiwi to reach the finals, and he won St Patrick’s,” says new principal Caron Overall Senior Grand Champion in dance along Olivier, welcomed with 2 golds, 4 silvers and 4 bronzes, a placing here by parish in every category he entered. priest Father John “In an exciting development, he has been Morrison. Caron offered a 3-month scholarship to the Millenium taught at Livingstone Dance Complex in Los Angeles, which he House, Botswana, will take up next year,” said Dr Rachael before teaching St Patrick’s Primary School. Hawkey, Head of Arts Faculty at St Bede’s. “We are very proud of Hayden’s Greymouth in 2007. achievements and know that he has an exciting future ahead of him.”

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 INFORM SEPTEMBER 2011 Farewell Sr Margaret Around the Parishes Anne Hertnon rsm RIP On the 2 January 1925 twins Margaret Anne and Gregory Aloysius were born Hard hats on: in Timaru to Denis and Anne Hertnon, Josephine a Catholic family of Irish descent. Eight Van Montfort and a half decades later her funeral had and Jenny to be delayed by four days by snow. Muschamp are In her late teens Margaret Anne ready for work. entered the Sisters of Mercy convent The Cathedral House office and meeting in Timaru, making her first Profession room in Barbadoes Street, Christchurch, in September 1945, and taking the that the Catholic Women’s League have name Fabian. She later reclaimed her Mike Stopforth (far right) with members of used for 15 years was badly damaged in baptismal name. She had been taught the Catholic Network of Marriages Educators the February earthquake. So a working at Sacred Heart College by Sacred Heart celebrate with Auckland Bishop Pat Dunn at bee to remove the archives was organ- sisters, an enclosed order at the time, the NZ launch of ‘Commit’, a new marriage ised with Sue Crone outside on phone and no doubt the source of her great preparation inventory. duty ,while Josephine Van Montfort, devotion to the Sacred Heart. Teresa McCarthy, Shirley McNeill, her She taught on the West Coast, South ‘Commit’ to a Life of Love husband John and son Anthony, and Canterbury and Christchurch, and for A new online marriage preparation Jenny Muschamp went inside. seventeen years was principal of Loreto programme tailored to engaged Kiwi “It was sad to see [the mess] and to College, a day and boarding primary couples has been launched and blessed know we will not come back there for school for boys. She tried to get across to on behalf of all the bishops of New our meetings,” says Jenny Muschamp. each student that everyone had different Zealand by Bishop Pat Dunn. It is On Sunday 21 August the League of- gifts to be shared. specially developed for the New Zealand fered afternoon and fellowship tea “I appreciate her as an excellent context, modeled on the widely used for 110 members, past members and teacher, and for me, she stood out FOCCUS inventory from the US. friends. among her peers because she deeply Engaged couples are strongly understood the needs of young boys in encouraged to complete the programme education,” said Fr Mark Walls sm. as they prepare for the Sacrament of After teaching she became Leader in Marriage. Contact: Therese Roughan 351 Communities, and in 1978 was elected 8002. Congregational Leader of the Sisters of Mercy in the Christchurch Diocese. “Her greatest gift was her capacity to support people at a time of upheaval and change in religious life,” said Sr Anna Clarke rsm in her eulogy. “She drew people together through her laughter, her gracious manner, her sense Little Company of Mary sisters from of womanhood, and her willingness to Wellington, Christchurch and Tonga share interests and experiences.” together for a Region Gathering at As master chef she perfected the the Mary Potter Community Centre, pavlova, bread making and started a Christchurch in May, to hear reports chocolate factory. She was a jogging from the Region General Chapter enthusiast and played the piano. Her delegates, Sisters Raye Boyle and final ministry was in spiritual direction Margaret Lancaster. and retreat work. May she rest in peace.

Archbishop Charles Balvo, Apostolic Nuncio for New Zealand and much of the Pacific, celebrated the Solemnity of the Body and Blood at St Mary’s Pro- Cathedral in June, while Bishop was in hospital with pneumonia. He processes behind St Mary’s parish priest Fr Bernard Carney SM, Bishop Basil Meeking and Fr John Fitzmaurice at the start of Evening Prayer of the Church and Benediction. The ceremony had previously been held at the Cathedral and then at Nazareth House, but now both are out of bounds.

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1 First settlement, Quail Island. 2 Ivon Skelton. 3 Reconstructed hut, Quail Island. 4 Twomey Memorial Hospital, Suva, Fiji. 2 4 100 Years of Leprosy in New Zealand and Makogai, Fiji A lonely grave on Quail Island in were transferred to the island of Conservation about the dilapidated Lyttelton Harbour is a sad reminder Makogai, where they joined about 750 grave site of Ivon Skelton. The grave was of New Zealand’s involvement with leprosy sufferers from around the South renovated and a cross erected. Two years leprosy (Hansen’s Disease). Ivon Crispen Pacific. ago Catholic Cathedral College students Skelton (1898-1925) lies buried there. Fifty eight years later the last patients erected a small roof over the grave, and Although born in Samoa, Ivon brought left Makogai for Fiji’s modern PJ there is now a plaque explaining its his unsuspected leprosy with him to Twomey Hospital in Suva, when leprosy significance. New Zealand when he visited relatives had become “just another disease”. A full-size replica of a patient’s hut on the West Coast in 1906. He was Patrick Twomey had dedicated himself was built to scale by the students at quickly banished to the Quarantine to the cause and became known as ‘The Catholic Cathedral College and placed Station on Quail Island, to live in a small Leper Man’. In 1948, with the advent on the original site. It was opened by cottage for the next nineteen years. of sulphone drugs, medical and public Ruth Dyson MP for Banks Peninsula A second leper, Jimmy, was sent to attitudes changed. in 2002. It won a major heritage award the island in 1908, and a third patient Meanwhile, in Heretaunga, Upper from the Christcurch City Council. in 1909. By 1925 there were nine lepers, Hutt, the SMSM Sisters were known as including two Maori and two Chinese. ‘The Leper Nursing Sisters’. Sr Marietta Schools Conditions were spartan; caretakers of Parsons SMSM and Sr Bertha Hurley the island provided cooked food, which SMSM, now working in Our Lady Highland Dancing was left at the fence. of Perpetual Help and St Matthew’s Champion On 29 November 2011, the Missionary parishes St Albans/Bryndwr, joined Chantelle Shatford of Marian Sisters of the Society of Mary (SMSM) this congregation in the early 1960s. College won eight of ten dances acknowledge a century of their work Sr Marietta returns yearly to Samoa to be named New Zealand under on the island of Makogai, Fiji, and with to mentor those people, as the Health 18 champion at the Highland and people who still suffer from leprosy. Ministry only attends to the new cases National dancing championships. Meanwhile, in 1911 the Fiji of leprosy, which number about six a Like many students in co-locating Government ketch Ramadi arrived at year in Samoa, and similarly in some schools Chantelle has spent the little island, about seventy miles other Pacific Islands. Sufferers are mornings doing homework and from Suva, at the newly-established accepted as loving family members now, aftrenoons doing schoolwork, leprosarium. It towed boats with a and all stigma seems to have gone. leaving only nights for dance barely recognizable human cargo in In 1993, the Pacific Leprosy practice. Last year she was named various stages of decay and misery. Foundation (the Leper Trust Board National Under 16 Champion, and Later, with the closure of Quail Island as in Sherborne Street, Christchurch) is now teaching young children. a leprosarium, the remaining patients approached the Department of

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Welcomes in Maori, Samoan and Tongan from pupils at St James, Aranui greeted representatives of Methven’s Catholic community.

Potatoes for St James school, Aranui.

Country Comes to Town Infants from Sacred Heart Primary School, Welcomes in Maori, Samoan and Tongan relationship for a number of years. Timaru receive awards for posters they from pupils at St James’ school, Aranui, Through their partnership, the children produced to promote the Centennial of the greeted Methven’s Catholic community of both schools are able to experience Basilica. “Plans are in full swing for the when they delivered ‘booster boxes’ different cultures. weekend celebration on 29-30 October,” brimful of groceries, cleaning products “There were lots of hugs, smiles, says Sally Feely. Friends and former and potatoes to school families. tears and hongi,” said Susan Dickson, parishioners may call 03 686 0694 or email Our Lady of the Snows in Methven Chairperson of the Holy Family Parish [email protected] and St James’ have had a special Council, whose brainchild rallied support from parishioners and friends. In response, St James children presented Our Lady of the Snow’s Principal Alison Lilley with a tree which they look forward to seeing when they visit Methven in the springtime. Phil McKendry, Chairperson of Our Lady of the Snows, said they felt privileged as a parish community to St Bede’s choir sing as part of a concert respond and help. “St James would featuring a top German Youth choir in A special day at continue to be in our thoughts and St Mary’s pro-Cathedral, Manchester St. Hoon Hay prayers.” The concert featured a range of music St Mary’s in the City children were styles and a massed item with all choirs treated to a fun day organised by Our St Bede’s four-peat participating. New friends were made. Lady of Assumption school, Hoon Hay in St Bede’s College first XV reached the April, including free buses to get them semi-finals of the national Top Four there. They have been co-locating at St rugby competition, after winning the Teresa’s in Riccarton since March. South Island secondary schools final for After a beautiful liturgy, attended by the fourth year in a row. After beating Br Pat Lynch, Maureen Kerr and Cushla Nelson College and Otago Boys’ High, O’Connor, they enjoyed a sausage they faced Wesley College who inflicted sizzle, ice blocks, shared games and art the first defeat upon St Bede’s College activities in different classrooms. in 2011. St Mary’s School board of trustees Despite a year of split-shift school days St Bede’s Year 10 boys undertake looks forward to returning to their while hosting Marian College at their community service after 13 June shakes Manchester Street site. “The school site, the boys showed grit and skill at shifting silt. St Bede’s boys also visited continues to thrive thanks to David Rotorua Boys High School. They trailed the over 70 ‘red zoned’ families to assess O’Neill’s leadership, the professionalism by six at halftime, 23-17, and lost 37-24 their needs, offer help, and take them of the teaching staff and the resilience at the final whistle, then faced Napier their own home baking. of the community,” says Arlene Wilkins. Boys’ High School for third place. Opus Consulting: Proudly Supporting Catholic Schools

INFORM SEPTEMBER 2011  HAPPENINGS New Zealand Apostolic Congress on Mercy inspired God’s Mercy Reaches from Age to Age: A reflection on the attendees at St. Bede’s College in August. The message Birthing, Expansion and Challenge of the Mercy Charism of mercy was explored through Scriptural study, pastoral was presented by Mary Reynolds, Executive Director of needs and responses. Among the guests, were Deacon Mercy International Association at St Joseph’s Parish Centre Bob Digan (USA), husband of Maureen Digan whose in July. miraculous cure of lymphodema brought about the beatification of Sr. Faustina; Archbishop Alapati Mataeliga Dianne McDonell from Waves of Glory International, (Samoa); Fr. Patrice Chocholski (France); John Canavan Australia was an inspirational special guest of Dove Catholic (Australia). Fellowship for Women at Christ the King parish.

When Things Fall Apart: St Matthew’s Lessons for Facing Ecumenical fellowship over cereal. Men from St Matthew’s Change. Sister Eveleen retreat house on Whitewash Anglican parish, Cranford Street invited Catholic men to Head Road Sumner was closed following the 13 June join in their popular Saturday breakfasts in St Matthew’s earthquake. However their ministry of planned retreats Catholic parish hall, Jefferies Road, while their own hall was and programmes continues at the Mary Potter Community temporarily out of action. Centre. In July Spiritual Director, educator, psychologist, liturgist, writer and professional speaker Alexander Shaia The annual youth Mass was held in September at the led a retreat, using the four Gospel journeys as a metaphor Carmelite Sisters’ monastery, Hoon Hay, followed by supper and the text of Matthew as a guide. and socializing with the sisters.

A second day for fasting and prayer for earthquake Sounds Catholic broadcasts online and on-air Sundays at recovery at St Matthew’s parish, Bryndwr, in August Noon and 10pm on Plains FM 96.9. Recent programmes provided consolation and time to “renew inner strength” include the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament choir in St (Isaiah 40:31). Mary of the Angels Church, Wellington, recorded during their visit last November; Australian Catholic Evangelist, Forty years since the Sacred Heart Church, Spencer Street, Jan Heath; a visit to the historic shrine of Our Lady of Addington, was blessed and opened by Bishop Walsingham in England for a Marian service on the eve of on 20 June 1971, was celebrated with Mass and fellowship the Assumption of Our Lady. Podcasts of programmes at in June. www.chch.catholic.org.nz/radio

Cross walk and Mass of Reparation The feast day of St Mary of the Cross (MacKillop) on the first A journey all over the country for the Cross ended in Sunday in August was celebrated by the Sisters of St Joseph Christchurch with a walk from Our Lady of Victories with prayer at St Gregory’s Church, Bishopdale, followed by Church, Sockburn to St Teresa’s Church, Riccarton, for Mass afternoon tea. of Reparation for abortion and other grave sins. The annual diocesan Marian Day celebration was held on Family prayer vigil apostolate. “This was one of hundreds the eve of the feast of the assumption at St Mary’s Pro- of apostolates founded world-wide, under Pope John Paul Cathedral, Manchester Street, including the Rosary, Prayer II,“ says Mel Perry. Established in Melbourne in 1992, the of the Church and Benediction. purpose of the apostolate is to draw women in regular prayer for the gift of the family. During the all-night prayer A women’s lunch at St Matthew’s, Bryndwr, in August vigil candles for life were lit. A second vigil is likely on celebrated the feast of St Margaret Clitherow, patroness of Friday 28 October 2011 at St Matthew’s parish, Bryndwr. the Catholic Women’s League.

10 INFORM SEPTEMBER 2011 2011 Arise Young Adults Conference 80 young adults gathered for the 7th annual Arise conference at St Joseph’s Rangiora’s Sports Night Success Parish and school, Papanui, in July. 15 teams played hard for the coveted annual CYT Sports Guest speaker, Jan Heath, unpacked Night Shield. Guys & Dolls Rangiora won the best dressed the theme ‘Be who God meant you to competition. Delbert’s Team Mairehau were named Fair Play be and you will set the world on fire’. winners. Then, after a night of great fun and good competition, From Brisbane, Jan is heavily involved it all came down to the final relay. Fantastic efforts in the trivia in evangelisation and mission. She quiz, ultimate frisbee, sock hockey and netball, saw Vianne’s highlighted Scripture as the place where Team Mairehau overall second, and Nerdalicious (pictured) we truly come to know God. In this Rangiora named Sports Night 2011 Champions. loving relationship with God, we begin to understand and Journey of Faith and Fun know who God meant us to be. “Arise’s main speaker Jan Jan encouraged all to pray with Heath was inspiring, with “We sang our heads off with the many entertaining stories Scripture every day. fantastic Antioch music team,” of how the Holy Spirit has “Jan was a truly outstanding says Jason McTague, “… and heard worked in her life. She was a amazing talks by the leadership team speaker,” says Catholic Youth great encouragement to have Team member, Matt O’Connell. sharing their faith journey.“ the faith to respond to the CYT’s biggest camp of the year, “Many commented about her promptings of the Holy Spirit Antioch, at Woodend Christian Camp gentleness, humility and depth.” and to get to know your bible in July, attracted over 90 year 11-13 After workshops, the conference – because it will become your moved to St Gregory’s parish, guide throughout life. students from all over the diocese. There were lots of games, times to Bishopdale, for Mass celebrated The fact that God had chill out and meet new friends. “We had time to discuss our by Bishop Barry Jones, at which achieved so much through the pilgrims attending World an ordinary person who was own journey and share our experience of God with others in Youth Day were commissioned willing to listen and follow small groups,” said Jason. Saturday night is always a highlight and blessed. Him inspires me in my own of every Antioch with Reconciliation, and a healing service to Following dinner, Jan gave her journey to try and follow Him. explore our lives and discover God’s great love for us. second keynote talk, about the Her down-to-earth approach Youth diary dates role and the power of the Holy and advice gave us the tools to do mission work/God’s Spirit in enabling us to recognise St Joseph’s Working Men’s Club meets socially the first work in our lives. It makes me our God given gifts, and placing Saturday of every month. Call Matt or Andre 027 738 9259 wonder now what we can do Check out upcoming events at www.cyt.org.nz and Facebook these gifts at the service of the in Christchurch?” Church and world. The Sisters of Catholic Diocesan Youth Team – 6D Washington Way, near - Kathryn Titulae the Community of the Beatitudes McDonalds, off Moorhouse Ave., Christchurch Tel 353 0705 or led a time of candle-lit adoration 027 520 6497 and prayer. “It was a beautiful way to conclude the evening in silence, speaking and listening to God present in the most Trusted care for our Seniors. Blessed Sacrament,” says Matt. • Companionship • Light Housekeeping • Meal Preparation • Shopping & Errands • Personal Care

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INFORM SEPTEMBER 2011 11 HOLINESS

Our Diocesan Pastoral Plan contains Over the next issues of Inform we focus us and a knowledge of the challenging four Pastoral Principles; Holiness, on one Pastoral Principle, beginning and exciting times that they too might Communio, Collaboration and Mission. with holiness. have in life. Each one provides a treasure of meaning James and Monique Powick and understanding about God, the Holiness, therefore, has its Church and each one of us. deepest root in the grace of Holiness is a life lived for others Our Diocesan Pastoral Plan says … baptism, in being grafted on “How does one define holiness? A “Holiness is the gift of God to us in to the Paschal Mystery of strong faith and love of God. But this His Son Jesus Christ. It is the promised Christ, by which his Spirit is does not mean going about with a long life of God, in all its richness, in the communicated to us, his very face and disapproving manner. The Church and within each of us. By life as the Risen One… people I perceive as holy are all very Baptism and Confirmation we have This is the true simplicity, happy and joyous souls. I can think of people and friends become temples of the Holy Spirit. greatness and depth of who really make great sacrifices. Large But this sharing in the life of God, this Christian life, of being holy. families, yet some busy busy people union with God and others, is not yet - Pope Benedict XVI (13.4.11) complete in us. always find time to go gladly to help Holiness is also a call – an everyday some other person at no small sacrifice request from Jesus that we return His to themselves. love. Jesus asks that we die to our own Holiness does not mean having to selfishness and live more and more for do big things. Just help each other as Him and others. At the Second Vatican we were meant to do on this earth - all Council, the bishops of the Church God’s children are to love each other. reminded us of the universal call to Mothers especially in the 19th century, holiness – holiness is for everyone. big families, no modern conveniences, Pope John Paul II emphasised that worked from morning to night never a “… all pastoral initiatives must be word of complaint. Drove many miles set in relation to holiness ….” (Novo (in some cases in a horse and gig or Millennio Ineunte, 30). But at the same spring cart), winter and summer with How do we live holiness in our time he warned that holiness should a large family dressed always with the everyday life? best they had, to go to God’s house not be misunderstood as some kind of Through marriage in the Catholic extraordinary existence, possible only on Sunday. These dear souls must be Church, we committed ourselves to regarded as Holy surely. for a few “uncommon heroes”. living as Christians together. It is over Profiles time that we have come to reflect and I have no hesitation in saying therefore understand how God has that all pastoral initiatives must How do I live holiness in my had a hand in guiding us through life be set in relation to holiness. everyday life? providing us with both challenging and Looking at holiness as returning exciting times. - Pope John Paul II Jesus’ love for us, I show Jesus that I We were building and have lost love Him by praying at the beginning, the home that we had been saving to Those were the days we went down end and throughout the day, thanking build for nearly 4 years in the February on our knees after the evening meal for and praising God, asking for His help earthquake. We can only be patient and night prayers or rosary. What a lot we in my life and others’, and reflecting on again trust that God has a plan for us have lost. Scripture. and our children. While it might not be easy to be holy I also try to Isaac and Heidi (our children) could we try a little harder to achieve treat others as I have meant huge sacrifices for both some of the virtues above or even just would like to be of us and have come with huge one. Of course we can. God bless.“ demands yet they have been one treated and as MMS (in her 90’s). Jesus would, for of the best things that has ever example avoiding happened to us. They remind us gossip or sharing a everyday what is important in life smile. I try and live and how lucky we are! We would Find out more my life to the full, give up everything for them (even being involved in a home) and when things get about holiness… my parish, in CYT tough (generally because of sleep Lumen Gentium (Light to the events and doing my best as a college deprivation) we carry on. Nations), Vatican II document, chapter leader. Our children have made us sacrifice 5, The Universal Call to Holiness things in everyday life (as Jesus At Villa we are blessed to have Friday Novo Millennio Inuente (At the sacrificed for his people) and yet instead morning Mass available, so going to that beginning of the New Millennium), by of leaving us empty it has made us is a great part of my weekly routine, as Pope John Paul II, Section 30 well as Sunday Mass. fuller. Enjoying Christian music with friends The challenging and exciting times The little white/black books, Cafe-style and family is great too! in our family life have also given us a programmes. Emily Maguire, Yr 13 Villa Maria deeper understanding of others around

12 INFORM SEPTEMBER 2011 Kiwis full of joy at the New Zealand gathering at World Youth Day, Madrid.

Christchurch diocese pilgrims have returned home from World Youth Day 2011 in Madrid, Spain. An amazing 70- plus people from this diocese attended, including a group from Villa Maria who spent time in Rome and Dublin. Six Christchurch pilgrims had front row seats for the vigil with Pope Benedict XVI. They were part of the 200-strong Some members of the Kiwi young Catholics who enjoyed the diocesan Catholics Returning world’s largest youth event. Home team welcome Jan The group visited holy sites, including Heath from Australia. (l-r) those relevant to New Zealand, such Graeme Scott, Jan Heath, as Lyon, home of the Society of Mary Sonya Fitzgerald, Mary and Bishop Pompallier, our first Bishop. Redding, Marie Gardener, After Singapore and London, they were Jan Heath Returns Gerard Duignan, David White, overwhelmed by the generosity and Msgr Tom Power. kindness of their host families in Paris. Some of them had visited this diocese during World Youth Day 2008. “If you meet Jesus, you get a job” – Jan People think the message is for the There were trips to Lisieux, Lyon, Heath. person sitting next to them,” she Lourdes and Spain. After Madrid they The Church is not a cosy club. “It’s said. She dared those present to “Lose headed to Rome for the final 4 days. not a club for saints – it’s a hospital for your selfishness. Love is always other- Meanwhile, young people attended sinners,” Jan Heath told the diocesan centred.” World Youth Day events in Christchurch. team that provides the Catholics Hospitality is vital. “The Church exists Details: Chris Lysaght 353 0705 Returning Home (CRH) programme for people outside of ourselves – it’s our [email protected] or visit in Christchurch. “Ours is a ministry of main mission,” she added. After Mass www.madrid11.com hospitality and compassion,” she said. we are not approaching strangers; no- “It shows those outside the Church the one says hello. “You’ve got to learn to big picture – that the Church has open love your own prodigals before you love Tour Rome from home arms to anyone who wants to come others.” You can take a virtual reality tour of back.” notable Vatican sites, including the Jan returned to the diocese from Sistine Chapel, St Peter’s Square, St Australia again in July after originally Paul’s Outside the Walls, and St John introducing the CRH programme Research has shown that a personal Lateran from home. Thousands of through the Catholic Enquiry Centre invitation from a friend or family member photographs were taken by Villanova nearly a decade ago, having discovered is the most powerful influence for University Pennsylvania, then digitally it from Sally Mews in the United States. Catholics to come home again to active life stitched together, colour corrected and She was also a guest speaker at the in the church. Freephone 0508 HOME NOW post-processed to create 3-D panoramas. Arise Conference for young adults at St (0508 466 366) Go to www.vatican.va then search Joseph’s parish centre. www.catholicshomenow.co.nz virtual tour “We are all called to evangelise.

INFORM SEPTEMBER 2011 13 Copper cladding Cathedral Dome Deconstructed is peeled away. After over a century witnessing the worship of generations of the faithful, the 300-tonne dome of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Christchurch has been slowly dismantled by a 400-tonne crane, the largest in the country. Damaged neighbor, the AMI stadium. The Cathedral was preceded by a small wooden building erected in 1860, then a larger church, which became the pro- cathedral in 1887. Francis Petre’s final design for Bishop John Grimes was built primarily in Oamaru limestone with a core of poured concrete, characteristic of Petre’s work. The foundation stone was laid in 1901 and building completed by 1905. Fifty men were employed to work on the cathedral, and the tile mosaic in the sanctuary was laid by Italian workmen brought over from Sydney. Because of the new liturgy, interior modifications were made in the 1970s and 80s. It was listed as a Category 1 New Demolition of the rear of the Zealand Historic place in 1983. Cathedral is due by the end Opus International are overseeing the demolition of the of October. rear of the building, which is expected by the end of October, to make the site safe for Catholic Cathedral College and Marian College, which will share the site for 2-4 years from 2012.

A seagull’s view of the dome frame.

Two cranes jointly remove a concrete ring beam that had capped the clerestory windows. Dome in snow – The crown is removed with a specially designed frame, during the first major snowfall of 2011, on 26 July.

Royal Wedding at St Mary’s pro-Cathedral On the Feast of the Ascension Monica Lee became a conse- and St Agatha are consecrated virgin-saints. Once conferred it crated virgin for Christ when Bishop Barry Jones celebrated is irreversible and cannot be dispensed. one of the oldest sacramentals in the . Monica After consecration the virgin does not withdraw from the is given the title “Bride of Christ”, and the bridal insignia of world, but remains in a secular state, providing for her own a veil and ring, plus the book of the Liturgy of the Hours. The living. She is not organised under a constitution or rule, is vocation is “virginal, feminine, spousal and maternal”. not a religious sister, and lives according to her discernment, The rite fell into disuse for about 1,000 years until 1970, when guided by her spiritual director and diocesan bishop. it was reinstated as a result of the Second Vatican Council. Its There are about 3,000 worldwide, with about 12 in New roots date back to the time of St Matthew. St Agnes, St Cecelia Zealand.

14 INFORM SEPTEMBER 2011 Earthquake Recovery Celebration of Hope In many venues around Christchurch, Christians joined in Papal prayer and thanksgiving in a celebration of Award for hope on the first anniversary of the 4 September 7.1 magnitude earthquake. They focused on Dot themes of “Remembering our Past - Serving the Present - Creating our Future”. The gatherings aimed to be a celebration of unity; an expression of diversity; recognition of our need for the Lord; our need for one another; and prayer for healing for our city and land.

Healthy thinking communities The Catholic Primary Principals Association arranged a free evening with Dr Tom Mulholland on “Healthy Thinking” at Villa Maria College, in August. The right mental approaches can reduce stress, foster improved relationships, and build positive work, school or community culture. See www.healthythinking.biz

Dorothy Boyd, a long standing member of St Joseph the Work- Schools advisor role Karen Payne, principal of St er Parish, Lyttelton, receives a Papal “Benimerenti” Medal in Mary’s school Hokitika, has been appointed to help principals English “Well Merited” for many years as the principle sacris- and teachers in Catholic schools in Christchurch for the rest of tan, Lector and Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. the year. Her role is funded by Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand, Parish Priest Fr Denis Nolan describes her as a gem in parish which raised $900,000 for earthquake recovery, in partnership life. “Dot has been a convert to Catholicism and is a great with the New Zealand Catholic Education Office. She is based example to us all, God Bless her,” he says. in the Christchurch Education Office. Its manager Mike Nolan told NZ Catholic the advisor’s role is “a sensitive one that explores uncharted waters.”

Anniversaries Church update More damage to buildings followed the 13 June earthquakes. Our Lady of Perpetual Help church, Celebrating our heritage Somme Street, St Albans sustained damage, so Masses have reverted to St Matthew’s, Bryndwr. They join the list of other churches which continue to be unavailable or to be demolished, such as St Joseph the Worker, Lyttelton, Star of St Thomas of Canterbury College 50th Jubilee celebration the Sea, Sumner, St Paul’s, Dallington, and the back of the 6-9 Oct 2011. Enquiries Chris O’Connell oconnellc2@hot- Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. mail.com Old Boys, former staff, past parents and friends of A moving Liturgy of Farewell and Thanksgiving to Our Lady, the College can register at www.stc-oldboys.co.nz or visit the Star of the Sea Church, Sumner was held on the anniversary school. of the 4 September earthquake that led to its demise. Bishop Sacred Heart Basilica Timaru Centennial celebrations. 29- Barry Jones joined parishioners and friends in the school 30 October 2011. grounds followed by tea in the school hall. Enquiries [email protected] Tel. 03 686 0694 However, most churches continue to operate as usual. The Diocesan earthquake recovery group continues to meet Catholic Women’s League Ashburton Branch 70th Anni- weekly. This group is made up of Diocesan Personnel, Opus versary – 30 Oct, 2011. Contact: Barbara Summerfield 03-308 International Consultant representatives, the Diocesan 5471 [email protected] Insurance Broker, Diocesan Insurer and Loss Adjustor. They have held meetings for clergy and laity, providing first-hand St Ita’s Church centenary, 5 Nov 2011. Mass at 2pm in the information about property issues. church. Formerly of Hinds, Mid Canterbury, now at the Isaac Heritage Village, McLean’s Road, Harewood Christchurch. Schools on the move St Mary’s school has returned Contact: John Farrell, Ashburton 03 307 1003 to its site on Manchester Street, after sharing facilities at St [email protected] Teresa’s, Riccarton. Marian College is unable to return to its North Parade site 50 year anniversary of the 1962 third form classes at St. in the immediate future, following geotechnical reports. In Mary’s College Christchurch - 10-12 February 2012. Contact: 2012 it will move from St Bede’s College, where it has been [email protected] since May, to share the Barbadoes Street site with Catholic Cathedral College for 2-4 years. Moving to the site will allow 150th Celebration of the Founding of the Sisters of Our Lady Marian College students to return to a ‘normal’ school day, of the Missions (rndm) - 14-15 April 2012. Addington and will provide the possibility to access Catholic Cathedral Parish church and hall. College’s specialist science, art and technology facilities. Catholic Cathedral College (Encompassing Xavier and Bishop Barry Jones, as proprietor of both colleges, intends that Sacred Heart Colleges) 25th anniversary - Easter weekend each retains their distinctive identities and culture as they 2012. Contact: Justin Fields [email protected] or check share the Barbadoes Street site. Facebook For latest updates visit the Diocesan website www..chch.catholic.org.nz

INFORM SEPTEMBER 2011 15 ‘Reading with God’ A new leaflet about a centuries-old form of prayer has been distributed to parishes and made available online for downloading. New Zealand bishops are encouraging individuals and groups to use Lectio Divina, Latin for “reading with Fr Michael Pui, Parish Priest of St Patrick’s, Kaiapoi, took God”, a form of prayer this photo at 2am, Monday 25 July. “The snow stopped based on Scripture. for a short moment - the silence was deafening,” he said. The leaflet shows how to go about it, and comes with a bookmark. You need a quiet space, a passage of Scripture, and the willingness to What’s on? give a little time to it each day (or a couple of times a week). e Conference at the Sisters’ House, Ryan-Bloore, Jungian Analyst. Fridays “It is a way of praying using Our Lady of Perpetual Help parish, 25 Nov; 2, 9 Dec. 6.45-9.00pm Scripture, which if practiced Somme Street, St Albans, Tues 6 Sep, Bookings - 379 1298 consistently, gently leads us into a 12.30 - 5.00pm, including afternoon tea. email: [email protected] deeper relationship with Christ as we Once again this year the Broken Bay open ourselves to him,” the Bishops Institute Sydney, offers an opportunity Living Mindfully – The Medicine of say. “It is the ultimate DIY spiritual to deepen your faith. Contact: Sr Bertha Deep Listening – A retreat with Macrina project”. Hurley 355 0959 or register online at Wiederkehr OSB, a Benedictine sister www.matthew.vividas.com to watch in from St Scholastica Monastry, Arkansas the comfortWhat’s of your own home. 2011 on? US. Fri Oct 21, 7– 9pm and Sat 22 Oct, theme: Following Jesus – Matthew. LOL 10am – 4pm. Details: Scottish Fr Gerard Gallen, SJ acting www.sistereveleen.co.nz 326 4032 or Introduction to Theology. Examine for Fr Simon Eccleton while he e-mail [email protected] the context, content and fields of was on holiday, told about the man theology, and selected perspectives and who went to Reconciliation and issues, in an introduction to theology Catholic people, confessed that he’d stolen some offered by the Catholic Education Office, thought, action, timber. The priest said, “I’m not 122 Barbadoes Street, 2 - 17 September. prayer, and music sure what a suitable penance would Upcoming courses: on air. Sounds Catholic is now on twice be. Could you make a Novena?” The • Introduction to Liturgy (Christchurch) every Sunday - midday and 10.00pm on penitent said, “Yes I can. You get me • The Liturgical Year (Christchurch) Plains FM, 96.9. Online the plans; I’ve got the wood!” Contact: Charles Shaw 353 0751 www.chch.catholic.org.nz/radio [email protected] or www.chch.catholic.org.nz/formation Rosary House Spiritual Life Centre. Now held at the Mary Potter Community Centre, 442 Durham St. Nth, St Albans. Black Raven & White Dove: the experience of the dark and the light side of The Newsletter of the Catholic Bishop of Christchurch psychological-spiritual development. Allan Bloore, Jungian Analyst. Fridays 9 and 16 Sept. 7- 9pm. A quarterly newsletter published by the Catholic Bishop of Christchurch. Spirituality Today. Clare Pierson rsm, Sat 1 Ensure any photos are ‘attached’ to the email rather than embedded in the Oct. 10am-3pm. article. JPG format is most suitable for photos. Guided/Directed 6-Day Retreat. Fr. Roderick Milne sm, 10-15 Oct 10am-4pm. Deadline for next issue: Show Day, 11 November 2011 “Journey into Love” with Jean Vanier, Contributions may be sent at any time to: the founder of L’Árche and co-founder The Editor, Gerard Duignan of Faith & Light, as he reflects on John’s P O Box 4544, Christchurch 8140 Gospel. 027 540 8265 • (03) 355 3988 Waiting for the birth of a new creation - 3 Email: [email protected] • Website: www.chch.catholic.org.nz meditations for Advent & Christmas. Joy

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