THE MON T HLY MAGAZINE FOR T HE CA T HOLI C S OF T HE DUNE D IN DIO C ESE HE ABLE T FebruaryT 2012 T Issue No 172 Bishops promote Aubert beatification PROMOTING the New Evangelisation and advancing the with them, including the challenge of secularism, the health cause for beatification of Suzanne Aubert, foundress of New of Catholic schools, concerns over the new Missal and the Zealand’s only indigenous religious order, the Daughters growing number of priestly vocations. of Our Lady of Compassion, featured strongly when New Later in the week, the New Zealand and Pacific bishops Zealand’s bishops made their mandatory five-yearly ad had a joint meeting with Pope Benedict, which began with limina visit to Rome in December. Archbishop Dew addressing the Pontiff on behalf of both Seven New Zealand bishops, led by the chairman of the groups. The archbishop said New Zealand had become a very New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference, Archbishop secular society and both it and the Pacific Islands had suffered John Dew, of Wellington, and 16 members of the Episcopal economically. Conference of the Pacific, led by Bishop Soane Mafi, of “There are many pressures on individuals and families,” Tonga, gathered at the Vatican for meetings with 10 papal Archbishop Dew said. “We are pleased to say that both departments, including the Congregation for the Causes of conferences are aided by our clergy and our close collaborators the Saints where their vocal support for Mother Aubert’s – our Catholic schools. We all try to counteract secularism beatification brought the heartening response that Pope by encouraging our Catholic people to be a true leaven in Benedict XVI has given instructions that causes from society. outside Europe should be given special attention by the “The Churches in our countries are young and vital; they are department. Churches which continue to search for ways to grow in holiness The secretary of the Catholic Bishops Conference, Bishop and to find new ways to live and preach the Gospel. We are all Patrick Dunn, of Auckland, reported that when, on the first responding to the challenge of the New Evangelisation and day of their visit, the bishops met Pope Benedict, he greeted each personally and then discussed a range of topics Continued on page 6➤ Seen with Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican meeting are the seven members of the New Zealand Catholic Bishops’ Conference who made the ad limina visit. From left are Coadjutor Bishop Charles Drennan, Bishops Peter Cullinane, Colin Campbell and Patrick Dunn, Archbishop John Dew, Bishops Barry Jones and Denis Browne. PHOTO: SERVIZIO FOTOGRAFICAO The Tablet February 2012 Called by faith to act Extramural programme with generous hearts offers exciting prospect By JOAN BENNETT OP ONCE again, it is time for promotion within the Dunedin Diocese of the national Walk by Faith course, a three-year extramural programme to help deepen one’s personal faith in God, and encourage active involvement within the Church. Throughout February, church notice boards will display posters and some new-format brochures – now only one double-sided sheet. These have all the information, including the enrolment form, needed for application to Wellington to undertake this course, but you PLEASE GIVE are also welcome to contact me for further details. GENEROUSLY Year 1 enrolment closes on February 24. On receipt of your SO WE CAN HELP 04 496 1742 or 0800 22 10 22 application form and registration fee, which should be sent OTHERS HELP [email protected] www.caritas.org.nz to the National Centre for Religious Studies in Wellington, THEMSELVES PO Box 12193, Wellington 6144 2012 the centre will contact you and also advise me at the Catholic Education Office. Do inquire about and consider joining at least the first year of this wonderful course. If you commence, Parish to Parish Continued on facing page ➤ for Bed & Breakfast This book contains bed and breakfast information for 200 homes throughout New Zealand and Australia, where Catholics offer B&B hospitality to other Catholics. The accommodation cost per night is $30 for one person or $25 per person for two or more. This includes continental breakfast. To obtain your copy of the book, send a cheque for $15 to Marie Anderson, 2 Brent Place, Christchurch 8053. phone (03) 359-5541 email [email protected] Debra Newbury, of Dunedin, makes a presentation during a Walk by Faith session. 2 February 2012 The Tablet ➤ From facing page considered something would have to the way for me to enjoy it and now I’m you are very likely to find yourself go and – despite the knowledge I had seriously considering Year 3.” agreeing with the comments from gained about myself and my faith, and For further information, contact the participants who already know and the friendships formed – momentarily diocesan co-ordinator, Walk by Faith appreciate it. it was going to be Walk by Faith. I course, Catholic Education Office, One participant urges others to enrolled for Year 2, reorganised myself Private Bag 1941, Dunedin, phone enrol and then stick with it. She says: and my work method, and now, at the 474-1994, extension 712, or 477-6882 “At the end of Year 1, given that I was end of Year 2, I am so pleased that I (evenings and weekends); or e-mail endeavouring to work full-time and continued. Year 2 was so different from [email protected] or joanbop@ had other commitments, I seriously Year 1 but the early grounding paved hotmail.com. What they say WE have been so lucky to have the opportunity to share part of our life journey together as we grow in this Walk by Faith programme. I am thinking about the experiences we shared from the start of the year. God gave us all time to bring the seed that has been planted in our life to full flower. We were sharing our sorrows and happiness in our lives. It gave us strength to grow in our faith by drawing energy from each other’s life experiences. To me, the readings helped a lot to understand and feel better about myself. I am feeling the transformation in myself. Even though I have started this course for improving my understanding, as I am Three of last year’s Walk by Faith first-year participants, (from left) Elaine Hurley, teaching Education in Faith, I see it Wendy Lawrance and Christine Mabon, enjoy a seminar exercise. transforming my life. When I have gone through the Walk by Faith programme, I have found myself at peace rather than stressing out and complaining about my busy schedule. I would like to thank our tutors and participants for sharing of 24 Hour personal service knowledge and experiences to help us grow in faith. – Jasmin 03 218 2156 Maret, Year 1, 2011 Funeral services, Monumental work, BEFORE embarking on my Walk by Faith, I was a Catholic but the first Grief Support year of this extraordinary walk has shown me there is so much more. I have learned to draw closer to God through the challenges www.pilgrimagetours.co.nz of studies undertaken, which are contributing to my finding Ireland, Holy Land, Medjugorje and a whole different concept and understanding of God our Father, Lourdes - New Zealand Catholic pilgrimage His Son and our Saviour Lord Jesus Christ. This is surely a gift of the tours. Also customised group tours. Holy Spirit. – Denise Leonard, Year 2, 2012 Ph: 0800 PILGRIM (0800 74 54 74) 3 The Tablet February 2012 Footsteps of Christ Around the diocese 16-day Holy Land Pilgrimage, beginning Sept 19, 2012 with Gifts Discernment workshops TO enable people in parishes and pastoral areas to become Bishop Colin Campbell as chaplain more aware of their gifts, a series of Gifts Discernment workshops is to be held. The workshops, for all parishioners, Visit the places where Jesus will be facilitated by Sr Teresa Hanratty RSM . The aims of the was born, baptised, taught workshops are: to enable people to become more aware of and performed miracles, their personal gifts; to help people decide how they can use was crucified, rose from their gifts to serve others; to identify possible candidates the dead and ascended for the Walking New Paths pastoral ministry formation to heaven … Bethlehem, programme. Workshops will be held at Holy Cross Centre, Nazareth, Bethany Beyond Mosgiel on Thursday, February 23, from 7.30 to 9.30 pm; at the Jordan, Capernaum, St Patrick’s Parish Centre, Invercargill (Tuesday, February 28, Cana, Nain, Caesarea, Tab- 7.30-9.30 pm); Blessed Sacrament Parish, Gore (Wednesday, gha, Kursi, Temple Mount, February 29, 7.30-9.30pm); Parish Centre, Cromwell Mount of Olives, Gethse- (Wednesday, March 14, 7.30-9.30pm); Dean O’Reilly Lounge, Oamaru (Wednesday, March 21, 7.30-9.30pm). mane, Via Dolorosa, Holy Sepulchre, Dome of the Ascension, Emmaus/ Wellspring programme Nicopolis … and many more. THE Mercy Wellspring Centre, an outreach of the Sisters of Experience Mass on the Mount of Beatitudes, Mercy, offers participants an opportunity to grow in their on Mount Tabor, at Shepherds’ Field and on journey with God, using different art mediums. Run at 17D McBride St, South Dunedin, it is offering the following the Sea of Galilee. Five nights in Jerusalem, 4 programmes for term 1: water-colour painting (Wednesdays at the Sea of Galilee, 2 in Bethlehem, 1 at the 1-3pm and Thursdays 7-9pm); pray and paint (Thursdays Dead Sea – and a free day to explore Jerusalem. April 26, May 3 and 10); art-making techniques (1-3pm Professional guides, quality accommodation, third Saturday of the month from March 17); Days of Silence air-conditioned coaches.