Tasmanian Catholic - Volume 3 Issue 2 2007 by AOH TAS

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A publication of the Archdiocese of Hobart

Volume 3: Issue 2 2007

Healing with Nature

FEATURES

GENERAL NEWS

Fr Seán McDonagh on climate change

St Virgil’s College Landcare programme

Palm Sunday Pilgrimage

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Catholic Church Directory

News in Brief

2–3

Website: www.hobart.catholic.org.au

Features Fr Seán McDonagh on climate change Landcare programme at St Virgil’s College

4–6

Catholic Diocesan Centre

Diary News Catholic Youth Ministry Pilgrimage Catholic Education for Catholics

8–12

Business Manager Peter Cusick CPA Phone: (03) 6208 6227 Fax: (03) 6208 6292

Josephite Bridge to Future

Parish News

11 14 –15

Blessing of Emmanuel labyrinth Concert at the Cathedral Pastoral Life

Catholic Development Fund Phone: (03) 6208 6260 Fax: (03) 6208 6290 Liturgy Office Phone: (03) 6208 6257 Fax: (03) 6208 6299

16 –17

Pastoral Ministry students under way for 2007

Marriage Tribunal Phone: (03) 6208 6250 Fax: (03) 6208 6297

Getting to know you General News

The Office of the Archbishop Phone: (03) 6208 6222 Fax: (03) 6208 6293

Terry O’Connell – Justice advocate visits

Archbishop Doyle writes

35 Tower Road New Town 7008, GPO Box 62 Hobart 7001 Phone: (03) 6208 6222 Fax: (03) 6208 6292

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Sisters share jubilee celebrations CWL helps Ethiopian fistula sufferers Calvary Health Care At the coal face – A ‘Vinnies’ perspective

Vicar General Fr Mark Freeman VG VF PO Box 362 Devonport 7310 Phone: (03) 6424 2783 Fax: (03) 6423 5160

Kids’ Page

School and College News St Therese’s’ school choir gets into ANZAC spirit

Chancellor Fr Terry Rush VF PP PO Box 42 Richmond 7025 Phone/Fax: (03) 6260 2189

Question Box

Catholic Youth Ministry Chaplain Phone: (03) 6326 1970

Lifestyle

25– 29

Responsible investment – more than ethics Book and film reviews Destinations – Winter in New Zealand Weddings

Obituaries

31 – 32

Sr Josephine Howe Sr Anne Wilkinson Fr Joseph Vincent Howe

The Tasmanian Catholic is published six times per year by the Archdiocese of Hobart, and has the largest circulation in Tasmania to private hospitals, private schools and retirement villas and is distributed to parishes statewide. Contributions are welcome, but no guarantee of publication can be given because of demands on available space. Hard copy versions of items for publication, which must be typewritten, cannot be returned so please keep a copy. Photographs submitted for publication will only be returned if accompanied by a pre-addressed stamped envelope. Contributions, advertising or other enquiries may be made by email to tascath@aohtas.org.au or sent by mail to The Tasmanian Catholic, GPO Box 62, Hobart, Tasmania, 7001.

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Diocesan Ecumenical Commission PO Box 104 Mowbray 7248 Phone: (03) 6335 4708 A/H: (03) 6335 4826 Credo Books and Gifts 162 Macquarie Street Hobart 7000 Phone: (03) 6223 6774 Fax: (03) 6223 8785 Email: custservice@credotas.com.au Website: www.credotas.com.au Catholic Education Office 5 Emmett Place New Town 7008 Phone: (03) 6210 8888

The Office of Church Life and Mission Phone: (03) 6208 6270 Fax: (03) 6208 6299 Tasmanian Catholic Justice and Peace Commission Phone: (03) 6208 6271 Fax: (03) 6208 6299 Towards Healing Help Line Phone: 1800 356 613 Museum and Archives Phone: (03) 6225 0683 Heritage Office Phone/Fax: (03) 6224 5920 Centacare Tasmania Hobart 35 Tower Road New Town 7008 Phone: (03) 6278 1660 Launceston 13a Brisbane Street Launceston Phone: (03) 6331 9253 Burnie 108 Mount Street Burnie 7320 Phone: (03) 6431 8555 Devonport 85 Best Street Devonport 7310 Phone: (03) 6423 6100 Centacare Employment (Launceston) 201 York Street Launceston 7250 Phone: (03) 6332 0601 Vocations Ministry Phone: (03) 6326 1970 St Vincent de Paul Society State Administration Phone: (03) 6333 0822

All material in this publication is copyright and must not be reproduced without the written permission of the Archbishop of Hobart or his authorised delegate. Closing dates for the next edition are: Editorial & Advertising June 12, 2007. Next issue due July 9, 2007.

Editor Pip Barnard Production and Design Cherie O’Meara Printing Foot and Playsted, Launceston

Cover photo: St Virgil’s College grade ten student Daniel Nally, aged 16.

Photographer: Caroline Hayes Jewel Anenome, Fossil Cove, Tasmania

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Spreading The Word

ACCER calls for fair family wage

growing number of Catholic communities around Tasmania don’t have access to Sunday Mass on a regular basis. In response to this issue, Sr Barb Hateley MSS and Cathy Murrowood from the Diocesan Liturgy Office visited the Meander Valley Parish to illustrate and to inform a group of around 25 parishioners about guidelines for celebrating the Word of The Lord on Sundays in the absence of a priest. It was an interesting discussion.

The photo shows Sr Barb, Cathy Murrowood, local parishioners Mark Griffin, William Smith and his sister Jordanne. William and Jordanne are off to Sydney next year for World Youth Day 2008. Photo courtesy of Chas Canden.

Choice for whom?

he Australian Catholic Social Justice Council (ASCJC) has released its latest discussion paper which examines the 2005 industrial relations laws. Dr Tim Battin, a political economist from the University of New England, explores the 2005 Work Choices legislation from two perspectives: the Church’s social teaching and the likely political and economic implications of the legislation. For complimentry copy of Choice for Whom?, contact Mary-Anne Johnson at the Tasmanian Catholic Justice and Peace Commission on 6208 6271.

New Tasmanian Stations of the Cross

rchbishop Doyle has commissioned the construction of permanent Stations of the Cross to be built at various places around Tasmania. On completion, visitors from interstate, overseas and Tasmanians alike can take up the stations as a pilgrimage. It was the aim of Pope John Paul II to reawaken the tradition of Pilgrimage with the World Youth Days. This project, coordinated by Catholic Youth Ministry, is intended to actively contribute to this aim and to reinvigorate the Young Church of Tasmania.

A station will consist of a Cross, and will not be specific to a particular Station. It is anticipated that a Parish, or group, will apply to have a Cross constructed in their area. The Parish would find a suitable place for the Cross, they would design the Cross, representative of their local area, and seek ways in which they can fund the construction of this Cross. Please contact your local Catholic Youth Ministry office for further information or to obtain an application pack. Applications close August 17, 2007.

he Catholic Church’s industrial relations advisory body has called for the Australian Fair Pay Commission (AFPC) to increase the federal minimum wage to assist low paid workers and their families. ACCER filed written submissions to the AFPC 2007 minimum wage review with substantial reference to the need for a family wage, saying the Federal minimum wage must meet the needs of the worker and his or her family. “When account is taken of taxation and transfer payments, that wage must be sufficient to enable a couple with two children to achieve an acceptable standard of living,” the submissions said. ACCER is seeking an increase of $27.00 per week to increase the Federal Minimum Wage to $538.86 per week for full time adult workers. “Further research is needed into the needs and transfer payments available to families and the range of benchmarks used to determine the adequacy and quantification of future wage increases. ACCER would welcome further investigation in this area; in particular to the updating of the Henderson Poverty Line in order to accommodate the social changes of the three decades since its inception,” the submissions said. ACCER’s full written submission is available on line www.accer.asn.au

Free Centacare information sessions C

entacare is presenting a series of relationship information sessions which are free to attend. Money makes the world go round looks at finances and money matters as these are ranked as one of the major causes of couple conflict. This session will look at the habits and attitudes that influence the financial decisions we make. May 30, 2007 Centacare Hobart. 6-8pm. You’ve got…personality looks at the different personality traits that we bring to a relationship. Understanding the impact of pairing certain personality traits can help us to strengthen the relationship. June 6, 2007 Centacare Hobart. 6-8pm.

We’ve lost that loving feeling. Relationships need constant care and nurturing if they are going to thrive and develop. This session will offer individuals and couples some simple strategies to reignite the spark in their relationship. June 20, 2007 Centacare Hobart. 5-7pm.

To register for any of these sessions please contact Anne at Centacare ph 6278 1660 or email: fre.centacare@aohtas.org.au Where: Centacare offices, 35 Tower Road, New Town.

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Kathy Galloway visits Tasmania

National Sorry Day May 26, 2007

ate last March Kathy Galloway, leader of the Iona Community in Scotland, was brought to Tasmania by the Wellspring Community, which is inspired by Iona. Kathy introduced the Iona community and its ethos to an eager audience at Friends’ school meeting house. It is an ecumenical group of men and women from all walks of life and religious traditions (ten traditions are represented presently including Methodist, Catholic, Quaker, Anglican and Presbyterian). Members live in their own homes and pursue their own professions. The community of Iona has been in existence for 70 years and now has 270 full members and many associate members and friends worldwide. It has become an organisation with a turnover of $5million and a staff of 50. It has property and businesses and aims to revitalise worship and the common life. Kathy related many of the programmes Iona is involved in to the audience via the power of poetry and prayer. In South Africa, Kathy said, the Iona Community works in a city of 300,000 people near Cape Town. 30% of the population of that city has HIV or AIDS. Prayer for social justice entails action against injustice. Remember the friends who broke through the roof to get the paraplegic to Jesus? Healing and social justice are indivisible. “It is no use crying over injustice – we need to interact and stand with people who are suffering and make them part of a community that cares for each other,” said Kathy. Visit: www.wellspringcommunity.org.au

his year National Sorry Day is on Saturday, May 26, which begins the week of Prayer for Reconciliation. On Sunday, May 27, the 40th anniversary of Australia’s most successful referendum and a defining event in our nation’s history is specifically marked. The 1967 referendum saw more than 90% of eligible Australians vote YES to count Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians in the national census of the population and to grant citizenship rights to Indigenous Australians. This event is often referred to as the first stage of the reconciliation movement in Australia. Joyce Dukes’ painting Rights, Respect, Reconciliation is available as a poster for $5.00 each from The Tasmanian Council of Churches (TCC) or as a prayer card @ $7.00 for 20 copies. Please phone Jenny Roddam on 6234 2543 or email tcctas@bigpond.net.au Artist statement – Rights, Respect, Reconciliation: The Aboriginal flag is a symbol of the struggle Indigenous Australians had to endure and the right to be heard. The real history of Australia since white settlement comes from their stories. The hands represent those people who are aware of Aboriginal history, so they join Aboriginal people towards Reconciliation. The footprints represent people going to meeting places to listen and learn; in the spirit of Reconciliation. The dove represents peace and respect.

Sheer Grace Spirituality of Liturgy Win

a trip to

WYD08!

atholic Youth Ministry (CYM) has launched its Tasmanian Pilgrim T-shirt Competition. The T-shirt competition involves designing the T-shirt to worn by our Tasmanian Pilgrims at World Youth Day. It is open to anyone age 15 – 35. The winner, decided by a panel of judges, will receive a FREE TRIP TO WORLD YOUTH DAY 2008!

Please contact your local CYM office for an entry form.

June 1-3, 2007 (7.30 pm Friday - 2.00pm Sunday)

heer Grace is a two and a half-day workshop/retreat that explores the meaning and practice of liturgy. It will explore how the shape of the liturgy is the shape of our faith and a pattern for our lives. You will learn something about the art of sacred reading and sacred song as prayer. And you will have an opportunity to experience liturgy in a prayerful, contemplative context. The retreat and workshops will be led by Dr Draško Dizdar and Fr Christopher Brennan at the Emmanuel Centre, Launceston. Chris and Draško were both Camaldolese Benedictine monks and share a love of liturgy, especially the more contemplative ‘monastic’ approach to its celebration.

Competition closes June 25, 2007. South: Rachelle 0400 045 368 North: Tom 0407 533 925 North-West: Belinda 0418 502 415

For further information please contact Ed van Galen at the Emmanuel Centre on 6334 1082 RSVP by May 28 Cost: by donation B&B is available at a cost of $25 per person per night. www.hobart.catholic.org.au

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Live simply so that others may simply live By Pip Barnard and Mary-Anne Johnson *

rish Columban priest Fr Seán McDonagh believes that if the Catholic Church is for the “flourishing of the life of the world”, it should therefore make climate change action a “top priority in its mission”. On March 13, 2007, Fr Seán McDonagh SSC was in Hobart, where he addressed an Archdiocesan Pastoral Conference at the Catholic Diocesan Centre, New Town. Later that evening he spoke at Spirituality in the Pub (SIP), held at St Virgil’s College, Austins Ferry alongside Australian priest Fr Charles Rue SSC. Fr Seán is an ecologist, activist and writer who has been a tireless campaigner against global warming, climate change and the destruction of the world’s natural resources for 30 years. He spent 15 years with the T’boli tribal people in the Philippines, where he became ecologically aware of the destruction of forests in that country. Fr Seán reminds us that we are a Sacramental Church and it is our experience with the world which forms part of our covenant with God. “The world is the primary sacrament of God’s presence. The environment is at the heart of pastoral ministry, not the periphery.” “ We need to return to a robust Sacramentality.” By “robust” Fr Seán means the Eucharist should contain an actual experience of breaking real bread, drinking real wine, and pouring pure water. Just as God became a real man in Jesus, so Jesus is to be represented in elements from the earth. “We need to own the Sacramental elements of the Eucharist. It is not just a ritual. It celebrates the sacredness of all creation.” In his address to Priests and other pastoral works at the Pastoral

Conference, Fr Seán said the Eucharist has always involved thanks for both creation and redemption. Its origins in the Jewish Passover ritual unite the pastoral tradition (the lamb) with the agricultural tradition (bread). The story of Passover is retold in a way that keeps the Jewish People, their faith and traditions alive.

In the ritual book of Haggadah, God’s deeds are recalled and these include both creation and redemption. Fr Seán said the Eucharist must acknowledge that the Noachic Covenant in Genesis (9:8-18) is made with God and ALL creation, not just humans. Speaking to an eager SIP audience, Fr Seán began his address with the questions: “Why has it taken so long for people to catch on to climate change? Why don’t intelligent people believe in the science (of climate change)?” he asked. “Because,” he continued, “there has been an orchestrated campaign of misinformation to put us off the agenda.” “Scientists have been personally attacked,” he said. “Anyone who has spoken up about climate change, in the past,

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their credibility has been attacked,” Fr Seán asserted. If you are looking for evidence instead of empty rhetoric, it seems that the stark reality of climate change has not yet been fully understood by our leaders. However, when respected economist Sir Nicholas Stern released The Stern Review last year telling the UK government that global warming could shrink the global economy by 20%, many European governments began to take serious notice. Taking action now, said Stern, would only cost around 1% of global gross domestic product. Even David Attenborough, a long-time sceptic of climate change, is now convinced of global warming. “How could I look my grandchildren in the eye and say I knew about this and I did nothing?” he asked (Climate Change, page 8). Earlier this month, Pope Benedict responded directly to the ecological crisis: “In meeting the challenges of environmental protection and sustainable development, we are called to promote and safeguard the moral conditions for an authentic ‘human ecology’. This in turn calls for a responsible relationship not only with creation but also with our neighbours, near and far, in space and time, and with the Creator.” “Particular attention must be paid to the fact that the poorest countries are likely to pay the heaviest price for ecological deterioration,” Pope Benedict said. This timely convergence of positions from science, economics and faith and spirituality will provide the impetus for potentially the greatest human project in recent history according to Fr Seán. The groundswell of support for change he sees from ordinary people is overwhelming. Diverse ideologies are now united by an urgent need to face this issue head on.

FEATURES As Fr Seán argues, the fight against climate change is a moral one for Catholics. It is incumbent upon all people of faith, together with secular society, to join and work toward a sustainable future. “As Catholics, we begin where Al Gore ends (from science, to faith and morality),” he says. “Christian voices around the world are calling us to relate to God’s creation from the depths of our Christian faith.” Fr Charles Rue, an Australian Columban priest who accompanied Fr Seán, says in his paper Catholics and Nature that each individual diocese could facilitate parishes and communities in bringing environmental insights to the living of the faith. He concedes that some Christians still think that eco-justice and spirituality are pagan or part of New Age thinking. However, the grounding nature of both the Liturgy and the direct experience of nature through science, art, animals and bushwalking can bring about a “conversion experience” claiming love of Creation as an integral part of one’s Christian faith. Fr Charles encourages us to make noise about climate change within our parish communities. “Open up dialogues between yourselves and your Church,” he says. “Be courteous. Be prepared to be laughed at occasionally!” What can we do about this? Look up the Catholic Earthcare website for hints on conducting a green audit of both your own home and church owned buildings: www.catholicearthcareoz.net/ auditrevised2006.ppt Be involved with your local councils, state and federal governments on matters of our environment. Co-operate with other groups interstate - Townsville Archdiocese has recently completed an energy audit, for example. What can we learn from this? Following the SIP talk, Sacred Heart Church in New Town has changed from incandescent light globes to compact fluorescent lamps. A small change perhaps, but a step in a positive direction.

“The ‘good life’ today is caught up with wealth, ownership of property, a huge carbon footprint and a concern for external appearances. Transforming this vision will not be easy,” says Fr Seán in Climate Change. He believes strongly that if we live simpler lives, with less conspicuous consumption our quality of life will improve: Less consumption equals less debt and less work!

5 of creation, according to Fr Seán. “Build structures of hope, celebrate the small victories. There is hope. We are all called to action for creation by our Church,” says Fr Seán. “It is not too late. God’s world has incredible healing powers. Within a single generation we could steer the earth toward our children’s future,” Pope John Paul II and Patriarch of Constantinople, Bartholomew I (Joint Declaration on Environment, June 2002). “Make this commitment, not just because the Pope says so, but because it is the right thing to do!” says Fr Seán. You are invited to join a liturgy celebrating creation. “Spirituality in the Bush” will be held at the labyrinth, St Virgil’s College, Austins Ferry at noon on Sunday, 24 June, 2007.

“... we are a Sacramental Church and it is our experience with the world which forms part of our covenant with God.” Positive change, living in harmony with the natural world, although not easy to implement at first, will transform our relationships with other human beings and motivate us to live in harmony with the rest

Your questions answered Q. Isn’t climate change a natural, ongoing process? A. Yes, but not at the rate at which we are currently experiencing. Glacial periods, followed by shorter warm periods, have been occurring for two million years. Scientists point to three naturally occurring phenomena to account for these: 1. The earth’s orbit (around the sun) is more elliptical than circular. This means that, at certain times, the earth is closer or further away from the sun. Normally, there is only a 6% difference in solar radiation between January and July. When the orbit is fully elliptical, the difference ranges from between 20% to 30%. This happens about every 100,000 years. 2. Changes to the earth’s axis of rotation. On average, the earth tilts at 23.4 º C, but can vary between 21.8 to 24.4 º C. This cycle takes 42,000 years to complete. 3. The ‘wobble’ effect. A change also occurs in the earth’s rotational axis every 22,000 years. During this cycle the axis shifts from pointing to the polar star to pointing to a star called Vega. This affects the climatic intensity of the seasons, bringing mild summers and harsh, cold winters. Q. How can you measure human-induced climate change? A. Scientists now have better sources of data from satellites, seabeds, weather records, dendrology (the science of trees) and ice cores. Ice cores reveal the percentage of various gases in the atmosphere at any time during the past 400,000 years. Ice cores have revealed that prior to the Industrial Revolution 200 years ago, the average parts per million (ppm) of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere was 280ppm. In 1958 there were 315ppm and by 2005 it was 378ppm and rising by 2ppm each year. It is projected that by 2050 it will reach over 500ppm. A very effective greenhouse. (McDonagh, Climate Change)

* Pip Barnard is the editor of the Tasmanian Catholic and the former Resource Officer for the Tasmanian Catholic Justice and Peace Commission (TCJPC). Mary-Anne Johnson is the current Resource Officer for the TCJPC. www.hobart.catholic.org.au

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The Nature of Healing Landcare programme at St Virgil’s College By Pip Barnard and Mary-Anne Johnson

hen students are experiencing at St Virgil’s, they can access the healing effects of their natural environment. As they tend the vegetation, nature attends to them. Under the care of Mark Smith, known to all as ‘Bushy, a qualified and enthusiastic Landcare officer, boys weed, mulch, learn, collect seeds, observe and plan - all while they talk amongst themselves and with Mark to sort out their issues. The co-ordinator, Cherie Gibson, says due to the programme’s success it will eventually expand to become an option for more boys. Presently, the programme runs for fifteen hours per week, four mornings a week with a small number of boys. Starting with a ‘bushside chat’ with St Virgil’s principal Chris Smith five years ago, Bushy suggested a parcel of degraded land at the school, reaching down to the River Derwent, should be rehabilitated. Previously it had been landfill and was therefore unsuitable for playing fields. The area is bordered by suburbia on one side and a timber mill on the other. Under Chris Smith’s leadership there has been a mindset change at the school says Bushy. Ecological awareness has grown. A botanical survey was done revealing the fragile flora and fauna of their local ecosystem: barred bandicoot, spider orchid (there are only fifteen sites in Tasmania and St Virgil’s College is one), kangaroo grass and black peppermint - all of which are on the endangered species list. The boys rattle off the names of plant and animal species with enthusiasm. Bulloak, sheoak, silver and black wattles, skinks, blue-tongue lizards, magpies and black cockatoos are all familiar, and valued, to them. The wetlands area has two species of frogs, copperheads and tiger snakes. Bushy himself doesn’t fit any stereotype of what it means to be ‘green’ – he is an environmentalist, a horticulturist, a bushwalker and a hunter.

He has an obvious rapport with the boys that allows them the space to share their thoughts freely. Bushy says there have been boys join the programme who don’t utter a word all year and then, almost miraculously, they start talking. All this positive regeneration of boys and land is performed on a shoestring. At most, $1000 per year is spent on plants as Bushy and his team propagate up to 1000 plants each year from collected seeds where they can. Mulching is important to protect plants and save water. Tree prunings are provided free by local business Active Trees,h and weeds are also rotted down for mulch where appropriate. The school has applied for grants, in competition with other schools and Landcare groups, and uses wisely any money it obtains. One instance of the school working with the community is its peaceful meeting circle, ‘Lowamakana’ which was constructed in conjunction with the local Indigenous Mouheneener people. School counsellor, Br Peter Flint, also had the inspiration of making a labyrinth. This provides a path on which to walk in a meditative fashion to an ancient pattern such as seen famously on the floor of Chartres Cathedral. The path at St Virgil’s is not set out in concrete or tiles, but in native grasses. Labyrinth means a journey and this one is over one kilometre from beginning to end. It is used for reflective events at the school and will be the site of a public gathering for ‘Spirituality in the Bush’ next month. The meandering environs of St Virgil’s College at Austins Ferry provide myriad opportunities for teaching and learning in all areas of the curriculum. Values of mateship, responsibility, hard work and respect for the natural environment are fostered by ‘hands-on’ authentic tasks. Congratulations to all involved for their passion and participation!

Brad Leach planting silver tussock grass

L - R: Daniel Nally, Brad Leach, Mark Smith & Jacob Lincoln

Jacob Lincoln

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Diary notes May and June May 18-20 Catholic Youth Ministry Leaders Retreat Camp Clayton, Ulverstone. Anyone 18+years & interested in being a Small Group Leader Friday evening – 2pm Sunday Contact: Belinda Chapman ph: 0418 502 415

May 30

Money makes the world go round Relationship Information Session Centacare Hobart. 6-8pm 35 Tower Road, New Town. To register ph: 6278 1660 or email: fre.centacare@aohtas.org.au

May 20

June 5

World Environment Day

June 6

You’ve got…personality Relationship Information Session Centacare Hobart 6-8pm 35 Tower Road, New Town To register ph: 6278 1660 or email: fre.centacare@aohtas.org.au

June 7

Emmanuel Centre Launceston Spirituality over Supper Sr Lynette Young rsj wil speak about Mary MacKillop. Cost: donation

June 9

John Bell Seminar at Penguin Uniting Church 10.30-3pm, bring lunch to share. Cost: $10 ph: 6331 9784 Reflection Day for Men: Men and the Water of Life Maryknoll, Blackmans Bay Conducted by Br Tony Hempenstall cfc Cost: $22 BYO lunch. Bookings essential ph: 6229 3109 Maryknoll@bigpond.com

June 10

Combined Worship service in Launceston, hosted by Launceston UCA ministry team John Bell to preach, 10.00am. Venue to be advised John Bell Seminar at Launceston North Uniting Church, 132 George Town Road Newnham 2-5pm, bring tea to share. Cost $10 ph: 6331 9784

June 12

John Bell Lunchtime Forum for the city of Hobart hosted by Wesley Uniting Church. ph: 6331 9784 John Bell Seminar at Scots-Memorial Uniting Church Bathurst St, Hobart. 5.30pm, bring tea to share. Cost: $10 ph: 6331 9784 Deadline for Tasmanian Catholic submissions ph: 6208 6230

June 20

We’ve lost that loving feeling Relationship Information Session Centacare Hobart. 5-7pm To register ph: 6278 1660 or email: fre.centacare@aohtas.org.au

June 23

World Youth Day Formation Session Launceston Nano Nagle Room, behind Church of the Apostles. Time: 3 -5pm. ph: Tom 0407 533 925

June 24

World Youth Day Formation Session Hobart At: O’Donnell Centre, 271 Sandy Bay Road Time: 2-4pm. ph: Rachelle 0400 045 368 World Youth Day Formation Session Burnie At: Burnie Parish Centre, Mount St Burnie Time: 2- 4pm. ph: Belinda Chapman 0418 502 415 “Spirituality in the Bush” will be held at the labyrinth, St Virgil’s College, Austins Ferry 12pm

Ascension of our Lord World Communications Day Week of Prayer for Christian Unity and Prayer for Reconciliation commences Jubilee Sunday Columban Mission campaign to end poor countries’ debt. Further information: www.jubileeaustralia.org

May 21

International Volunteers’ Day

May 22

Spirituality and the Arts at Emmanuel Centre Discussion session in Launceston. Read the new historical novel Christ the Lord out of Egypt by Anne Rice and discussion with Peter Ryan. Ask for a study guide. RVSP May 18. Cost: $10 ph: 6334 1082 International Day for Biological Diversity Theme: Biodiversity and Climate Change

May 23

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May 26

Social Justice Programme: The Hour Has Come MacKillop Hill Spirituality Centre, Forth 7:30 - 9:30pm Sessions held over five weeks as participants consider how to work towards a justly reconciled Australia. Cost: $50 (includes a booklet) ph: 6428 3095 or email: rsjforth@bigpond.net.au Emmanuel Centre Men’s Group Meets 7.30pm on the last Thursday of each month 123 Abbott St, Newstead, Launceston ph: 6334 1082 National Sorry Day

May 26-28 Three Day Directed Retreat Emmanuel Centre Launceston A few special days of silence, rest, prayer and daily Spiritual Direction. 10am Saturday to 4pm Monday RVSP May 18. Cost: $140 ph: 6334 1082 May 27

Pentecost Sunday 40th Anniversay of the 1967 Referendum granting citizenship rights to Indigenous Australians Labyrinth Workshop Emmanuel Centre Launceston Sunday 2-5pm. RVSP May 18. Cost: $15 ph: 6334 1082 Pentecost Family BBQ Risdon Brook Dam, 12.30pm. BYO Everything! Contact: Rachelle Smith, 0400 045 368 Directed Retreat, Maryknoll House of Prayer, Blackmans Bay May 27 (pm) to June 5 (am) With Sr Dorothea Pini csb, Sr Sarah Hogan pbvm and Fr Peter Addicoat cp Bookings and information: Maryknoll House of Prayer ph: 6229 3109. Maryknoll@bigpond.com, 15 Home Avenue, Blackmans Bay

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‘A wonderful display of unity!’ Palm Sunday Pilgrims begin the journey to World Youth Day 2008 By Rachelle Smith

“It was a vibrant exposé of youth culture and Christianity in Tasmania”

ore than fifteen hundred Tasmanian Catholics from around the state created fantastic energy as they launched the Tasmanian Pilgrimage to World Youth Day 2008 with the Palm Sunday Pilgrimage on April 1, 2007. The weather was near perfect as buses arrived at Australia’s oldest Catholic Church, St John’s Richmond from Hobart, Launceston, Devonport and Burnie. A vibrant Richmond Parish, including St John’s Primary School, along with the fantastic sounds of the Guilford Young College rock band provided welcoming hospitality to the rest of us. Archbishop Doyle began the day, blessing the palms and then the pilgrims took their very first steps on their Pilgrimage. Tasmania Police closed off Bridge and Edward Streets as we proudly paraded with our Parish, School and organisation banners and warmed up our cheering voices – turning the heads of locals and tourists. Outside St Luke’s Anglican Church, Richmond we boarded buses to MacKillop College, Mornington where mountains of sausages, hamburgers and salad awaited our arrival (although pilgrims on this journey, we were nonetheless very well fed pilgrims throughout the entire day). Once at MacKillop, amongst the chattering and basketball and soccer games were the brilliant sounds of the voices and guitars of students who set us in good stead for the longest stage of our pilgrimage: the walk through Warrane, past Eastlands shopping centre, up Rosny Hill Road, along to and then across the Tasman Bridge, where there were great loads of honking horns and waving from passing drivers and passengers. Then, continuing along the bike track to the grounds surrounding the Cenotaph.

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Throughout the day pilgrims were lead by one person carrying a large cross as a symbol of our faith. This longer section of our pilgrimage was a true recognition of the cross as some struggled up hills with it, showing great determination. The load was shared amongst pilgrims who sought the assistance of others to carry the cross. Pilgrims also wore around their neck a Scallop Shell as the traditional symbol of Pilgrimage. Young families and those less energetic walkers gathered at the Cenotaph grounds whilst pilgrims were walking from MacKillop. By all accounts they enjoyed the jumping castle, Life Be In It activities, making banners and crosses, listening to the Palm Sunday story and eating fairy floss and snow cones. Upon the arrival of pilgrims from MacKillop the line for the snow cones stretched back quite a way and young and old enjoyed the coolness of a snow cone and the time to sit and catch their breath before the final stage of the pilgrimage. Lead by the Cross and followed by the flash of Police lights, the excitement and energy levels rose dramatically as pilgrims of all ages gathered to begin the procession through Hobart. The police held up traffic

along the highway and railway roundabout as pilgrims processed through in colour with their banners held high. Along Liverpool Street tourists took photographs while school students from around the state chanted their school songs with pride. As they rounded the corner onto Harrington Street the African cries from our Sudanese friends accompanied the drumming and whistles in a magnificent display of celebration of the Catholic Life in Tasmania “It was a vibrant exposé of youth culture and Christianity in Tasmania,” said pilgrim Mahain Comandari. Pilgrims arrived at St Mary’s Cathedral with a great sense of achievement, community and celebration to the triumphant sounds of the St Virgil’s College band and to a magnificent Italian feast of pizza and a wonderful variety

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of pasta, sauces and dishes catered for by the Cathedral Parish. After all the food and entertainment, pilgrims made their way to try and find a seat in the packed St Mary’s Cathedral to celebrate Palm Sunday Mass, World Youth Day 2007 and the day we had just shared together – the first steps on our Tasmanian Pilgrimage to World Youth Day 2008. The Cathedral was adorned in the lime green banners of Catholic Youth Ministry’s Mission ACT1V8. The Mass, celebrated by Archbishop Doyle and concelebrated by eleven Tasmanian priests was a true celebration, concluding with the commissioning of the Catholic Youth Ministry team and an enormous applause for the efforts of all involved in such a tremendous day and for the celebration shared.

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Catholic Education for Catholics A

rchbishop Doyle has announced that the new Kingborough Catholic Secondary School will be guided by a Charter which aims to have at least 75% of its students ‘practising Catholics’. In his address to last month’s Catholic Parents and Friends Annual Conference delegates, Archbishop Adrian Doyle said there was a real challenge before us all to ensure that our young people were given the solid and complete experience of the Catholic faith that only a Catholic school and a Catholic home can give. Quoting a study undertaken into religious literacy by Ireland’s Iona Institute which found that one third of people aged 15-24 could not say what the Church celebrates at Easter, Archbishop Doyle said this data should be seen by all of us as a call to action to rejuvenate Catholic faith and literacy in our young people. “We must not wait for others to act – we all have an obligation to get moving ourselves – parents, teachers, parishioners, priests, religious and even Archbishops,” His Grace said. “There is also a very important role for the local Parish community in complementing the work of parents and teachers in handing on the faith to young people through participation in regular prayer, liturgy and community activity.”

The Archbishop also said that setting quotas on Catholic student enrolments was an ambitious step to take and that, in the first few years, could have an impact on the number of students that will be enrolled at the new College. “However”, he said, “that should provide the motivation for us all to work much harder at attracting Catholic students to this College, a task that should already be a focus for us in relation to all our schools.” The other hurdle that needs to be overcome is that current Tasmanian law forbids religious discrimination, which includes school enrolment processes, under the Anti-Discrimination Act (1988). Acknowledging the presence of State Education Minister David Bartlett at the Conference, Archbishop Doyle told the delegates the Government had been willing to listen to submissions and: “while it sees some difficulties, it understands our position and the need to resolve the present situation”. “We should always bear in mind that the first obligation of Catholic education is to Catholic students and their families,” he said. Archbishop Doyle assured parents that the Catholic education system in Tasmania will continue to give enrolment preference to Catholic students.

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Real Justice advocate visits

erry O’Connell is a retired policeman with a passion for justice. For thirty years he saw the court system in action and says it is the worst possible model for behaviour change. So he developed an alternative model based on principles of restorative justice and conversation. He was in Hobart to speak to students, teachers and parents at Mt Carmel College as well as addressing the annual Catholic Parents and Friends Conference.

The model Terry developed has been used successfully to address behaviour issues at Mt Carmel College. Talking together is the key. Restorative questions are posed instead of blame being assigned. Students will be asked: ‘What happened?’ ‘What were you thinking of at the time?’ ‘What have you thought about since?’ ‘Who has been affected by what you have done?’ ‘In what way?’ ‘What do you think you need to do to make things right?’ The focus is on strengthening relationships and repairing harm. Students look to the past hurt and the present situation, but also to future positive relationships. Mt Carmel has taken Triple R as its restorative motto: Respect everyone, Repair harm and Restore relationships. Students as well as teachers are the restorative leaders at the school and personal accountability is encouraged. Terry urged parents to be ‘fair, but firm’ with their children. They respond well to explicit expectations with a high level of support. Parents can help their children make

The Tasmanian Catholic Justice and Peace Commission is looking to improve the implementation of justice in Tasmania and has already produced an issues sheet on prisons and rehabilitation which is available to download at www.tasjustice.org (or contact the office on 6208 6271 for a copy). They are investigating the applications of restorative justice throughout society and hope to produce a guide to these principles. Meanwhile you can access Terry’s website www.realjustice.org for more information. www.hobart.catholic.org.au

sense of situations by sitting with them and asking questions. Then the child can work out what needs to happen to restore good relationships. Their dignity is intact and the inappropriate behaviour is dealt with. Let’s hope these principles can be used more widely in our society.

Archbishop Doyle Writes Dear Friends in Christ,

uring the month of May, we are invited again to join in the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, which this year begins on Sunday, 20 May, the Feast of the Ascension, and concludes on Sunday, 27 May, the Feast of Pentecost. In other parts of the world, including Italy, the Week of Prayer took place earlier, 18-25 January, concluding on the Feast of the Conversion of St Paul. Prior to that week, Pope Benedict referred to the Week of Prayer in a general audience, and he reflected on the theme of the week, “He even makes the deaf hear and the mute speak,” ( Mark 7: 31-37). The Pope observed that the way to unity remains long and laborious, but it is necessary for us not to be discouraged, and to journey on, relying in the first place on the unfailing support of Jesus, who, before ascending into Heaven, promised his followers “I am with you always, to the end of time,” (Matthew 28:20). Because unity is a gift of God, and the fruit of the action of the Spirit, it is important to pray. When referring to the theme of the Week of Prayer for this year, Pope Benedict observed that every Christian, spiritually dead and mute because of original sin, receives with Baptism the gift of the Lord, enabling us to hear the Word of God, and to proclaim it as well. Every Christian community has a two-fold mission. The first is to proclaim the Gospel and the second is to be witnesses of charity. The journey to Christian unity can ensure that any relief to the suffering of our neighbour, which Christians together can offer, is also a more visible expression of their communion and fidelity to the Lord’s command. Here in Tasmania, the importance of Christian Unity has been expressed in

“All ecumenical awareness begins from the proclamation of the Love of God.” many ways. I have observed that in smaller rural communities in particular, there is a strong ecumenical spirit, which expresses itself through regular prayer together and a readiness to support each community on occasions of special celebrations, and sadness as well. The Tasmanian Council of Churches has been in existence for over 60 years, and the Catholic Church, due to the initiative of the late Archbishop Guilford Young, has been a full member of the TCC for over forty years. In more recent times, at a national level, there has been considerable dialogue with leaders of other Christian Churches, as well

as leaders of other faith communities. Many of these discussions take place in the larger centres of population such as Sydney and Melbourne. On 17 November 2006, Pope Benedict had an occasion to reflect on the “Changing ecumenical situation.” He observed that we are living in a period of great changes in practically all contexts of life, and so it is not surprising that the changes have touched the life of the Church and inter–Christian relations as well. But the goal of the ecumenical movement still remains the same: “the visible unity of the Church.” He noted that there is a difficulty in finding a common perception of the relationship between the Gospel and the Church. He also observed that there are differences emerging in the field of ethics, as a result of different positions taken on current moral issues. What is first required however, is an ecumenism of love, which will be nourished and enlightened by the dialogue of truth. All ecumenical awareness begins from the proclamation of the Love of God revealed in the person of Jesus Christ. It is through prayer that spiritual ecumenism will be deepened, as well as love and conversion of heart for personal and communal renewal. I commend the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity to the attention of all parishes, and I hope that there will be special occasions of prayer with other Christian Communities throughout Tasmania during the special week. May God continue to bless us all at this special time of the year. Adrian L. Doyle Archbishop of Hobart

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t an historic Hobart meeting last month over forty Sisters of St Joseph from all States of Australia and New Zealand and from both branches (Black and Brown) took tangible steps to strengthen their links and to work towards facilitating co-operative ventures for mission. The week-long gathering began with a moving reconciliation ceremony at Risdon Cove, involving representatives of the Tasmanian Aboriginal community. The beauty and stillness of Risdon Cove, site of the first European settlement in Tasmania, stood in stark contrast to the tragic massacre of Aborigines which occurred there. Present at this twentieth General Meeting of the Australia New Zealand Federation of Sisters of St Joseph were Sr Katrina Brill, Congregational Leader of the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart together with the members of her Leadership Team. And, for the first time, representatives from every province of the Central Josephites, along with the President, Sr Carmel Moore, and the Leadership Teams of all five Congregations of the Federation.

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Blessing of Emmanuel labyrinth O

n Sunday, April 22, more than 70 people gathered at the Emmanuel Centre for the Blessing and Dedication of its paved labyrinth. As part of the project the grounds around the labyrinth had been replanted with Tasmanian native plants, and it was decided to have the ceremony on that day as a way to also mark International Earth Day. Taking part in the ceremony was Rev Grant Finlay (Uniting Church Aboriginal & Islander Congress) who made acknowledgement of the First People of the Launceston area (Letteremairrener Country) and led a prayer for reconciliation; Fr Richard Ross (Launceston Catholic Parish) who blessed the labyrinth; Rev Helen Malcolm (Holy Trinity Anglican Parish) who blessed the garden; and three monks from the Sangha of Palpung (Kagyu Thigsum Chokyi Ghastal Tibetan Buddhist Institute at Invermay) who offered a prayer for peace and compassion for the world. Karlyn Love composed music for the occasion, and Margaret Hoban, Hannah van Galen and others assisted in the performance. A series of four different coloured brochures were also launched to assist people in using the labyrinth. The project took nearly three years in total to complete, and those many people and organisations which contributed were recognised. Since the completion of the labyrinth in September 2006, which was designed in the style of the Chartres Cathedral labyrinth, a growing number of people from a wide range of backgrounds have begun to use it, and to sense its importance in their journey. As the Rev Lauren Atress writes in Sole to Soul, 2006, “I believe that the creators of the Chartres labyrinth knew something about transformation through the interweaving of the mind, body and Spirit. By placing the soles of our feet on the winding path of the labyrinth, walking with an open mind and a trusting heart we gain insight through the still small voice within, revelation through amplified metaphors that speak to us, or a feeling of peace that assures us we are on the right path. When we articulate these experiences, we find that each is unique yet stands upon a universal understanding of the soul”.

The day was the first event to mark the 20th anniversary of the Emmanuel Centre’s ministry in Tasmania. The Sisters of St Joseph have been working at Newstead since 1938, and the buildings that house the Centre have been used for various purposes before the launch of the Pastoral and Spirituality Centre. The involvement of the many Sisters, staff, volunteers and friends was recognised. In particular, the life and ministry of Sr Trish Dance was highlighted as she has been involved in the Centre for the whole 20 years, and her life has touched, inspired and transformed so many. The 20th anniversary celebrations will continue on November 10, 2007 when Fr David Ranson will give a series of public lectures. On that day the Archbishop will celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving for the work of the Centre, and this will be followed by a gala dinner.

“I believe that the creators of the Chartres labyrinth knew something about transformation through the interweaving of the mind, body and Spirit”

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Concert @ The Cathedral

he eagerly anticipated Concert @ The Cathedral, held recently at St Mary’s Cathedral, featuring Australian Idol 2007 winner Damien Leith, proved to be a great night out. Crowds began lining up before 7pm for the 8:30pm sell-out performance. Following a gracious performance by local guitarist Cary Lewincamp, local television personality Jo Cornish introduced the ‘Irishman’ to the excited gathering of fans, which was more than adequately represented by the female gender. We heard the voice first. To the opening bars of Chris Isaak’s Wicked Game, the talented band held the stage, while Damien, still ‘backstage’, sang the opening lines to the popular romantic hit. Then, he made his well-timed entrance to the delight and applause of the crowd. It was apparent then, we were watching a talented showman, as well as a gifted singer. Leith showed us a more confident, yet relaxed side than we had seen on Idol. The acoustics of St Mary’s Cathedral, as Damien told the crowd, were also outstanding as there was a palpable warmth and richness to the sound. As was expected, Leith performed many hits from Australian Idol including Garth Brooks’ If Tomorrow Never Comes, The Righteous Brothers’ Unchained Melody and Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah.

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Damien Leith with St Virgil’s College ushers

He had us all, young and old, singing along to a rousing rendition of U2’s With or Without You. His version of Roy Orbison’s Crying was another highlight. But it was Leith’s encore performance of Nessun Dorma which brought the house down. His unaccompanied version of the wellknown aria astonished the audience, his voice sounding stronger and more confident now in the operatic genre. From start to finish, this talented new Australian artist showed us exactly how his God-given talent, humility and grace has made him one of the most well-liked performers of today. The Tasmanian Catholic community and the St Mary’s Cathedral Restoration committee will recall his generosity and talent for a long time yet.

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Pastoral Ministry students under way for 2007 D

iploma of Pastoral Ministry students started off their third and final year of their course with an intensive three days study of Christology conducted by a Lochinvar Josephite, Sister Virginia Bourke. The course was held at the Emmanuel Centre, Launceston over three days from Friday evening, February 16 until Monday, February 19, 2007. Sr Virginia Bourke is an experienced lecturer who works at the Tenison Woods Education Centre in the Newcastle Diocese, sponsored by the Sisters of St Joseph of Lochinvar. She has also lectured at the Catholic Institute of Sydney at Hunter’s Hill.

L - R: Lyn Priest and Lois Newcombe.

L - R: Christina Campton, Marianne Pauls, Sr Virginia Bourke and Bernard Saunders.

Inviting students to constantly ponder their response to the question ‘Who Do People Say I Am?’ Virginia used poetry, music and song, art, film, directed discussions, reflections, prayer and powerpoint presentations to lead group members to a more informed knowledge of Jesus Christ, and therefore to a deeper relationship with him. Her scholarly input challenged students to address some fundamental Christological issues and to study contemporary approaches to Jesus the Christ. Students delved into the mystery of the death and Resurrection of Jesus and the gift of the Spirit and searched for insights into the human Jesus in Scripture and Tradition. They were lead to

a deeper understanding of the life, teaching, ministry and miracles of Jesus in the ‘gospel’ genre and they were invited to address issues related to the humanity and divinity of Jesus. Students have already begun the next unit of work, Prayer Leadership, which will be conducted over ten weeks. Other units in this year’s course include a weekend study of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, a six week course on the Gospel of Luke presented by Fr Chris Hope, a Retreat Weekend and a practical component entitled “Practising Ministry.” The Graduation ceremony will be held in Launceston on Sunday, November 25, 2007.

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Getting to know you By Judy Redeker

o bell sounded at the Consecration. Instead, from just over the road came the perfectly timed chimes of waves spilling rhythmically onto the sands of Adventure Bay. On a perfect summer’s day, on the traditional last Sunday in February, members of Kingston Channel Parish joined with their fellow Bruny Island parishioners to socialise and celebrate Mass.

The parish stretches from the fast-growing suburbs of Kingston and Blackmans Bay in the north through D’Entrecasteaux Channel townships south of Margate and Snug, deviating at Kettering to cross the Channel to Bruny Island. This year the annual combined barbecue lunch followed by Mass was enjoyed at Christine and Gary Baker’s home at Adventure Bay, with parishioners attending from all points of the parish.

As parishes become bigger and parishioners are scattered wider and further from their churches, gatherings such as this are important. Whereas only a few years ago Sunday Mass was regularly said in most of the smaller churches along the D’Entrecasteaux Channel as well as at Cygnet and Blackmans Bay, things are very different now. The South Channel community that once attended Mass at Kettering now travels to Snug; Mass is said monthly at Alonnah; and there is a Vigil and Sunday morning Mass at Blackmans Bay. We know we all belong to the same parish – but how many of us know our fellow parishioners? After lunch at Adventure Bay the garden chairs on the lawn became pews and an altar was set up on the shaded deck where the candle flames fluttered in the breeze. Simplicity and reverence marked the Mass celebrated by Fr Chris, with guitar music provided by John and Jan Adkins for the hymns. Bare legs, sandals and occasionally bare feet characterised the Communion procession, which was long and steady, and Fr Chris noted how gratifying it was to see the numbers of young people present. Last November on the Feast of Christ the King, Fr Chris Hope and the Parish Council decided to have one Sunday Mass only at 11am for all our separate communities, with a barbecue and picnic lunch to follow. It was a great success! The Church of Christ

the Priest at Kingston Beach was almost full and representatives of each community participated in the liturgy. Barbecues were set up on the school oval and even well-behaved puppies were welcome! Parish Council chairman and parishioner for twenty years, Mel Cooper, in acknowledging there were people he didn’t know who attended, for instance, the Saturday Vigil Mass, encouraged everyone to make themselves known to others they’d never met. This proved a bit difficult as there were so many ‘new’ faces! But, as Mel said, this successful event will be repeated, so by making even a few new friendships we will all find it easier next year to feel we belong together and are not just visitors. And for everyone present this was perfect proof that our church, our community, can be, and can go, anywhere.

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Sisters share jubilee celebrations L

ast St Patrick’s Day, Sisters Anna (formerly Sister Mary Alban) and Paulinus Durkin celebrated their Diamond Jubilee, sixty years of religious profession as Sisters of St Joseph. Archbishop Doyle celebrated the beautiful Mass with concelebrating priest, Fr Brian Nichols at Sacred Heart Church, New Town. Following the Mass, many Sisters of St Joseph, along with friends of the Jubilarians, shared a celebratory meal at Sacred Heart Convent, New Town. Sr Anna’s former pupil, Archbishop Doyle, added to the festivities by singing some Italian songs.

L - R: Sr Paulinus and Sr Anna Durkin

The Sisters of St Joseph took the opportunity to congratulate and to rejoice with Paulinus and Anna on their sixty years of dedicated ministry in Tasmania. Anna and Catherine, now Sr Paulinus, are daughters of Alban and Margaret Durkin. They grew up in Devonport with their five brothers and one other sister. Both attended Our Lady of Lourdes School at Devonport with Anna completing her secondary education at St Thomas More’s School, Newstead. On February 2, 1944 Anna boarded the train in Devonport and travelled to Hobart to commence her Novitiate at New Town. Catherine did likewise on June 30, the same year. Having completed their novitiate, both sisters made their first profession to live as Sisters of St Joseph on January 4, 1947. Sisters Anna and Paulinus taught in schools throughout Tasmania for all the years of their active ministry. Paulinus taught music for many years. Both sisters are gifted musically and continue to use their gift for song in

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many liturgical celebrations today. They now reside in community at New Town, Paulinus at St Joseph’s Convent in Thirza Street and Anna at Sacred Heart Convent, Clare Street. While officially “retired” they are both active in their community support and in their outreach to others.

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From despair to dignity CWL helps Ethiopian fistula sufferers

uring April, all Catholic Women’s League branches in Australia raised funds for MaterCare International, a non-government organisation dedicated to promoting safe motherhood by new initiatives of service, research, advocacy and training. Throughout Tasmania, from Circular Head to Lindisfarne, members contributed with raffles, cake stalls, trade tables, morning teas and a trivia afternoon. The funds raised will be presented to a representative of MaterCare International, at a Catholic Women’s League Australia National Conference in Adelaide in September this year. This heartfelt response stemmed from a desire to support the obstetric fistula hospitals of Ethiopia. There are many wonderful stories including the following story. When Australian doctor Catherine Hamlin first came to work in Ethiopia more than 40 years ago, she was told: “The fistula patients will break your heart. There’s nothing you can do for them.” Nevertheless, she and her late husband, Dr Reginald Hamlin, got beyond the heartbreak and found a way to help these women. They pioneered fistula repair in Ethiopia, and in 1974 established the Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital. The Hospital has restored the lives and hopes of more than 32,000 women who would have otherwise perished or suffered lifelong complications brought on by childbirth injuries, specifically obstetric

fistula. Today it provides free fistula repair surgery to approximately 1,200 women every year and cares for 35 long-term patients. For many years, doctors and nurses have been travelling to regional hospitals to operate on fistula victims who cannot make the journey to Addis Ababa. Now, an expansion project will provide five mini-fistula hospitals throughout Ethiopia. An obstetric fistula is a hole between a woman’s birth passage and one or more of her internal organs. This hole develops over many days of obstructed labour, when the pressure of the baby’s head against the mother’s pelvis

“Now, an expansion project will provide five mini-fistula hospitals throughout Ethiopia.” cuts off blood supply to delicate tissues in the region. The dead tissue falls away and the woman is left with a hole between her vagina and her bladder, and sometimes between her vagina and rectum. This hole results in permanent incontinence of urine and/or faeces. A majority of women who develop fistulas are abandoned by their husbands and ostracised by their communities because of their inability to have children and their foul smell. Abeba Zerehun, age 18 said: “I studied in school until 7th grade. I helped my mother

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at home with housework, but I didn’t have to carry too many heavy things. I got married when I was 15. I met my husband for the first time on my wedding day. My parents chose him for me. I felt sad that I had to quit my education, but otherwise I liked my husband. He was a good man. I got pregnant one year later. My pregnancy was fine. My labour started at three in the afternoon and my husband and my mother were with me. A traditional doctor told me to go to the hospital. I got a free letter from my kebele. I went to Asosa Hospital and they operated to take out the baby, but it was dead. After the baby died, I went back to my village and two months later my husband married another woman. When I came to Fistula Hospital, I was very happy. I knew this was the place where I would get cured. It has been 15 days since my operation and now I am dry. When I am cured, I want to go back home and continue my education. I want to study and I want to become a doctor like the doctors here and help girls like me who have this problem”.

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New Endoscopy Unit Calvary’s latest investment in the North

alvary has opened a new state-of-theart endoscopy unit at its St Vincent’s Campus in Launceston. Costing nearly half a million dollars, the unit meets a great demand in the north for modern endoscopy facilities. Endoscopy involves assessing internal organs in the body and is a minimally invasive way of surgery. It requires the insertion of a tiny tube – an endoscope – into the affected part of the body, and in many cases foregoes the necessity of a full surgical operation. Unlike full surgery, endoscopic procedures are quick and relatively painless. At worst, patients usually feel only a slight discomfort after the procedure.

St Vincent’s endoscopy unit has been very well received by both medical staff and patients. The unit boasts two ‘state-ofthe-art’ procedure rooms, new equipment, refurbished patient rooms (providing both trolley and chair accommodation), an extended recovery area, a waiting lounge and admission office, doctors’ write-up rooms and discharge office. In its first year of operation, it will provide services to about 4,000 patients. Doctors have expressed their satisfaction with the ambience and layout of the unit and its smooth and efficient running. Patients have indicated they find the unit a comfortable and pleasant environment in which to be cared for.

One recent letter from a patient said, “On two recent occasions I have attended the endoscopy unit at St Vincent’s. As I entered the area, I was immediately aware of how different it was from the unit I had previously attended. This was especially noticeable when using the waiting suites before and after the procedure. I don’t know whether the staff is specially selected to work in this area but the nurses and attendants were wonderful”. If you require further information about endoscopic procedures contact Suezanne Horder, Clinical Nurse Manager on 6332 4999.

Volunteers – a special breed C

alvary Health Care is on a recruitment drive for volunteers to help out in its hospitals in Hobart and Launceston. Newly appointed Volunteer Coordinator, Andrew Windle wants to supplement the 70 volunteers with others in the community who have time or skills to contribute in a hospital environment. Andrew came to Calvary after working with volunteers at other organisations such as the Salvation Army. “Volunteers are wonderful people” says Andrew. “They don’t have to get up in the morning and do what they do. They undertake their volunteering work simply because they want to help their community. “I’ve been very lucky to work with volunteers over many years. Here at Calvary, I find our volunteers to be motivated and caring people who want to help make a difference. In return I want to ensure they enjoy their experience and get the most out of it,” he says According to Andrew, volunteers include a wide cross-section of the community – retirees, professional people, tradesmen and young people. Calvary’s volunteers undertake a wide variety of roles in the hospital group’s campuses. Some are involved in meeting and greeting new patients on their arrival at hospital and helping them to settle in. Others do administrative and archival work, or run a magazine service for patients .

Some mentor patients who may be a bit nervous about an operation they are about to undergo. “Flowers are something else you see a lot of in hospitals! We have volunteers who tend to the flowers that patients receive. There is a very wide cross section of volunteer roles open to people who feel they want to contribute,” says Andrew. Calvary Health Care takes the role of its

volunteers seriously. Information sessions are regularly held for potential volunteers, followed by a two day orientation program. “It’s very thorough training” says Andrew, “because we recognise that our volunteers are absolutely integral to the caring that occurs in our hospitals.” The Hobart City Council has awarded Calvary the “Volunteer Organisation of the Year Award for Best Practice” for the last three years.

Calvary Health Care Tasmania Calvary Health Care Tasmania is a Catholic not-for-profit private hospital, with over 400 beds, providing acute, sub-acute and outpatient services to the people of Tasmania. Spread across five campuses covering both Northern and Southern Tasmania, and with nearly 1300 employees, Calvary Tasmania is part of Little Company of Mary Health Care, a national Catholic health & aged care services provider.

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More doctors join Calvary family D

id you know that more than 400 visiting medical officers work with Calvary Health Care in Tasmania? They represent a wide variety of medical knowledge, from general practitioners through to neurosurgeons. A Visiting Medical Officer, or VMO, must be re-endorsed by Calvary every three years. This endorsement enables them to admit patients to Calvary’s four main campuses and treat them onsite. Joining their ranks recently are two doctors who have commenced consulting in rooms at Calvary’s St John’s Campus at South Hobart. Mr Miles Callahan is an orthopaedic surgeon who trained in Tasmania and then worked in Canada before recently moving back home. Mr Callahan recently finished a sub-specialist clinical fellowship in paediatric orthopaedic surgery in Canada, including adolescent hip surgery. His other areas of particular interest include foot and ankle surgery, joint replacement surgery and hip resurfacing procedures. Mr David Finkelde is a General Surgeon who formerly lived on the North West Coast. He is a specialist in breast disorders, including breast cancer. Mr Finkelde’s core work involves benign and malignant breast disease, thyroid and parathyroid surgery and surgical oncology (including melanoma), the diagnosis of benign skin lesions and the management of soft tissue lesions and tumours. Calvary warmly welcomes them to our team providing excellent care to Tasmanians.

At the coal face A ‘Vinnies’ perspective By Peter Lyall

s the newly elected state president of the St Vincent de Paul Society, I have much to learn. Where will this knowledge come from? First and foremost, from the people we assist. At my side will be fellow Vincentians, men and women involved as conference members, staff, young adults, school conferences and volunteers. There is a lot of soul-searching going on in the Society as to how to best adapt to a changing world. Many of the tools that served us well are now obsolete and we must change. What will not change, however, is the Vincentian spirit. The original name for the Society was “conference of charity”. Every day throughout Australia there are Vincentians visiting people in their homes, a core work of the Society, genuine face-to-face charitable assistance to help them back on their feet. Recently, a special research paper, titled Project X, was produced for us, moving us well out of our generational comfort zones and concluding with recommendations on how to adapt to new situations. We embrace this new challenge and move forward! Our founder, Blessed Frederic Ozanam (a young married man and radical), also worked in a period of change. France in the 1840s was in turmoil and the victims were...you guessed it...the poor and the disadvantaged! Frederic was called plenty of names by people of influence and power (what has changed?). He predated the impact of Vatican II by over 100 years on the role of the laity. Proverbs 31: 8-9 tells us, “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, protect the rights of those who are helpless, speak out and pronounce a sentence of justice, defend the cause of the wretched and the poor”. The needs of our friends are becoming more complex and as our workload increases, we need to recruit more members. We have many volunteering opportunities to suit many different talents, skills and personalities. The next few editions of The Tasmanian Catholic will feature articles by other Vincentians at the ‘coalface’ on homelessness, refugee resettlement, young adult activity, social justice, overseas development, formation and training.

You can make a difference Tell us your interests and we will put you in touch with your local conference committee. Contact: Mrs Merleen Cronin. 6333 0822 (office hours)

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We are filled with the Holy Spirit Cou Pentecost Sunday, Year C

The Spirit Brings

I can show love by because I am filled with the Holy Spirit.

The Spirit Brings

I can be a peacemaker by because I am filled with the Holy Spirit.

The Spirit Brings

I can show joy by because I am filled with the Holy Spirit.

Draw a picture of someone you know who is filled with the Holy Spirit - it could even be yourself!

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Each person was able to hear the message of the Gospel in their own language. See if you can decipher the language below to read the special message.

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SCHOOL AND COLLEGE NEWS

St Therese’s school choir gets into ANZAC spirit By Jodie Williams, St Therese’s music teacher.

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t Therese’s Primary School, Moonah, was proud to be involved with this year’s ANZAC day service at the Glenorchy Cenotaph. The 40 strong choir sang a number of items beautifully, including: No Greater Love, a song about the ANZAC spirit; I am Australian and the hymn, Closer My God to Thee. To perform on probably Australia’s most important national occasion was a great achievement for the choir whose ages range from grade three to six. A badge given by the Glenorchy City Mayor Adriana Taylor to each student will be a memento that each student will cherish in years to come. The St Therese’s community has much to be proud of!

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QUESTION BOX

Question Box – Questions about the Catholic faith hat is the Catholic Church’s position on drugs? What about tobacco and alcohol?

According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, “The use of drugs inflicts very grave damage on human health and life. Their use, except on strictly therapeutic grounds, is a grave offence. Clandestine production of and trafficking in drugs are scandalous practices. They constitute direct co-operation in evil, since they encourage people to practices gravely contrary to the moral law”, (CCC, 2291).

hat is the Church’s position on euthanasia?

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The word ‘euthanasia’ literally means ‘good death’. Every responsible person should hope to die, when the day comes, in a good way. But, the Church maintains that dying by way of an act of another person which terminates one’s life is anything but good. The crux of the Church’s opposition to euthanasia is that the good of the sanctity of human life, that life which God has bestowed on each one of us, can never be sacrificed for the sake of the good of self-determination. In Evangelium Vitae, Pope John Paul II wrote about the present attitude towards death: “When the prevailing tendency is to value life only to the extent that it brings pleasure and well-being, suffering seems like an unbearable setback, something from which one must be freed at all costs. Death is considered ‘senseless’ if it suddenly interrupts a life still open to a future of new and interesting experiences. But it becomes a ‘rightful liberation’ once life is held to be no

Tobacco and alcohol may be seen as pleasure-giving drugs which have little nutritive value but which are used by human beings because they excite the nervous system and because they give some kind of pleasure to the senses. The use of pleasuregiving drugs is not in itself immoral. However, under some aspects, their use can be sinful: (a) If taken simply for pleasure and sensual satisfaction to the positive exclusion of any usefulness. They can be useful if taken to relieve tiredness or to provide the body with some necessary recreation to the end that it may be a fit instrument of the soul; (b) If taken

in a measure that would be harmful to the body, either because of nicotine intoxication which the drug might cause or because of its tendency to be habit-forming; (c) When an unreasonable amount of money is spent to provide such drugs, that is, when one spends for the purchase of such drugs the money one would use for the maintenance of one’s family or for other necessary or more noble uses. The only reference made to these drugs in the Catholic Catechism is with reference to the virtue of temperance which “disposes us to avoid every kind of excess: the abuse of food, alcohol, tobacco, or medicine”, (CCC, 2290).

longer meaningful because it is filled with pain and inexorably doomed to even greater suffering”, (n64). The decision to request that one’s life should be ended by means of an active intervention by another person rests on a misconception that a human life can be not worth living. People have made that judgment about themselves and about others for centuries, many choosing to take their own life. Today, with advances in medical technology, the possibility exists for others to intervene to assist people to end their lives, relatively painlessly. But, this doesn’t make that judgment morally right. On the contrary, it is a clear violation of a principle which all civilised societies have recognised and defended throughout human history. And from the point of view of Christian teaching it contravenes the commandment of God, “Thou shalt not kill”. The Church reminds us that euthanasia must be distinguished from the decision to forego so-called “aggressive medical treatment”, in other words, “medical

procedures which no longer correspond to the real situation of the patient, either because they are by now disproportionate to any expected results or because they impose an excessive burden on the patient and his family. In such situations, when death is clearly imminent and inevitable, one can in conscience “refuse forms of treatment that would only secure a precarious and burdensome prolongation of life, so long as the normal care due to the sick person in similar cases is not interrupted”, (Evangelium Vitae, n65). Christians have been at the forefront of caring for the sick and dying for centuries. Inspiring that service has been a reverence for human life and a love for the God who has created that life and who has sovereignty over it. And the Gospel accounts of Jesus’ ministry of healing leave us in no doubt of how he respected human life when many of his generation did not. One only needs to recall his healing of the ten lepers and of the blind man by the Pool of Siloam, whom others had bypassed for many years.

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Responsible investment – more than ethics

For more information about Catholic Super’s approach to responsible investment go to www.csf.com.au

By Robert Clancy , Catholic Super.

thical investing has failed, largely, to make any difference to the behaviour of companies. In part, this is because it has captured only a tiny share of Australia’s $1.5 trillion of superannuation and other savings. By contrast, responsible investment is rapidly gaining credence as the way in which Australian investors really can make a huge difference to the way companies behave. Catholic Super has been a leader in the development of responsible investment with a strong focus on the sustainability of corporate, environmental, social and corporate governance practices. So, why don’t we pursue the ‘ethical’ route of screening out investments that do not meet certain standards of ethical behaviour? We undertook an exhaustive examination of the ‘screening’ approach to ethical investing, which some other super funds employ, and rejected it. We found that with a ‘screening’ approach it proved impossible to know where to draw the line as to what was ethical and what was not. For example, if you want to screen out cigarette companies – does this mean that you screen out the major retailers who sell the cigarettes, the companies that transport the cigarettes and the banks who provide the finance? If so, there is precious little left to invest in. (By the way, Catholic Super does not invest in cigarette companies!) But more importantly, it is our view that the issues of sustainability and ethical behaviour are not limited to a few particular industries,

but rather, are broadly spread throughout our economy. Responsible Investment is all about entering into active engagement and constructive dialogue with the broad range of businesses in which they invest. The objective is to bring about major change in corporate behaviour across the board; and it is working. Is there any investment benefit in all of this? Yes, of course. Catholic Super regards sustainability, or the lack of it, as a significant contributor to investment risk. Companies that do the wrong thing will eventually be found out and destroy investment value. The time horizon of a superannuation fund is much longer than those considered by investment managers or stock brokers. Particular focuses of our engagement activities over recent years have included climate change, environmental risk management, workplace heath and safety risk management, human rights and supply-chain issues. In each case, Catholic Super is seeing companies starting to change what they do for the better. In addition, we are a founding member of the Investor Group on Climate Change, a participant in the International Carbon Disclosure Project and one of the very first Australian super funds to sign the new United Nations Principles of Responsible Investment. Responsible investment is all about using the power of investments to bring about positive change in corporate practices – and that includes environmental, social and governance issues to enhance their sustainability and significantly reduce long-term investment risk. Investors CAN make a difference.

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BETWEEN THE LINES Reviewers David Green & Teresa Murty Most books reviewed are available in Tasmania through Credo Books & Gifts, 162 Macquarie Street, Hobart TAS 7000 Phone: (03) 6223 6774 Email: cathbookcent@credotas.com.au

Connecting – Teenage Boys, Spirituality and Religious Education Author: Kath Engebretson Publisher: St Paul’s Publications ISBN: 9781921032271 RRP: $29.95

Freeing Celibacy Author: Donald Cozzens ISBN: 1920721304 Publisher: John Garratt Publishing RRP: $19.95

onald Cozzens, an American priest, explores priestly celibacy as a source of power and burden of obligation, as a spiritual calling and gift of the Holy Spirit. Mandatory celibacy for Latin rite Catholic priests has been the norm for almost 900 years. Now the clergy sexual abuse scandal and the rapidly declining number of priests have raised questions about this tradition of the church. Putting mandatory celibacy in historical perspective, he examines the ancient and contemporary experience of married clergy in the Eastern churches and the Roman rite church. He concludes that it is time to set celibacy free from canonical mandate to become what it is meant to be, a graced way of life. Donald Cozzens strongly affirms the value of the celibate state, whether it is for priests, nuns or laypersons. This, he claims, is a ‘great

gift’ to the Church, not simply because it is administratively convenient for the Church, such as the management of diocesan priests, but because mature celibates are powerful communicators of the love of God. They have about them a sense of being at ease with themselves, which puts others at ease, and a generosity of spirit, which makes them seem available at any time for any person. However, in making a case for the abolition of ‘mandated’ celibacy he argues that celibacy needs to be freed from entanglement with church law and discipline, for it is a charism, a gift from God that is not given to all. The idea that the Church can guarantee that God will automatically add it on to the grace of holy orders, he says, is presumptuous. Grace can only perfect nature therefore celibacy is a ‘graced ability’ that has to be grounded in natural gifts. For those so gifted, the celibate state is simply “the right way to live out their lives”. However, for many others celibacy is an unnecessary, unnatural, unhealthy burden and is simply endured as part of the priestly ‘package’. Lives can be diminished, humanity eroded and with it that precious ease in relating to other people. DG

his book contains the results of four years of interviews and surveys of 1,200 boys aged 15-18. The research is exceptionally well documented, but what makes the book an invaluable resource for teachers are the sections. Guidelines for religious educators give practical classroom advice drawn out of what boys of this age are actually thinking. Engebretson expresses concern that the experiential approach to religious education means that the boys have difficulty articulating their Catholic faith and that hard theological questions like God as Trinity have been put to one side. But, that is the only negative. She describes the spirituality of the boys as one of hope. Friendships with both sexes are important to them. Inspired by their parents they look forward to marriage and family as much as successful careers. Their values are altruistic, they seek reflection and have a capacity to know and experience God. An encouraging, useful book for teachers and parents of those mysterious, lovable creatures – teenage boys. TM

Climate Change – The challenge to all of us Author: Seán McDonagh Publisher: Columbia Press ISBN: 1856075621 RRP: $29.95

cDonagh starts with a scientific summary of global warming and the history of our awareness of it. The text is interesting and accessible. What makes this book stand out is his spiritual insight into how we address the problem. He says our ethical behaviour is not just about our relationship with God and other people, but must be extended to include our relationship with all creation. He documents different churches’ responses to global warming, saying the Australian Church is the only one in the English-speaking world so far to take www.hobart.catholic.org.au

the environmental crisis seriously. This crisis affects the poor, for whom the churches have a special responsibility. He quotes Desmond Tutu as saying that the wealthiest countries have emitted most greenhouse gases, but the world’s poorest countries are experiencing disproportionately more droughts and floods, with the accompanying human suffering. McDonagh lists many down-to-earth ways we ourselves can address climate change – like boiling only enough water necessary when making tea or coffee. But, he ends by returning to the spiritual connections, linking our participation in the Eucharist with the transformation of creation. God mourns the destruction of our beautiful world, he says, and calls each of us to heal and care for the earth. Our prayer is “Come, Holy Spirit…Send forth your spirit …and You will renew the face of the earth”. This book really does show us how we can be part of that renewal. TM

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LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION!

New to DVD

Casino Royale

Footy Legends

Daniel Craig, Eva Green and Judi Dench. Directed by Martin Campbell. 144 mins. Rated M.

Anh Do, Paul Kakad and Lisa Saggers. Written, produced & directed by Khoa Do. 96 mins. Rated PG.

pdated from 1953 to the twenty-first century, this grittier Bond erupts onto the screen in sensational opening sequences (including 60s-style title credits and Chris Cornell’s haunting anthem You Know My Name), which sees Bond, who is not yet a ‘007’, chasing a fleet-footed bomb-maker in Madagascar. State-of-the-art camerawork cuts into the action from every possible angle ensuring that the viewer is involved intimately in the action, and the hard-hitting pace slackens only to admit a rarity in Bond films, a love story with genuine chemistry, not just smart repartee, that is woven tightly into the plot. Filmed in Prague, the Bahamas, Venice, and London, Casino Royale sees Bond, new to his 007 status (now ‘licensed to kill’), being sent by M (Judi Dench), the head of MI6 in London, to curtail the activities of Le Chiffre (Danish actor Mads Mikkelson), who is banker to the world’s terrorists. To bring down the terrorist network, Bond must defeat Le Chiffre in a high-stakes game of Texas Hold ’em poker, played in a private salon at the swanky Casino Royale. Sparks fly when Bond meets beautiful Treasury official Vesper Lynd (French actress Eva Green), whose job is to oversee the money exchange, and ensure that Bond doesn’t break the bank in the vital game. Bond films have always bordered on self-parody, and this isn’t entirely absent from Casino Royale. Daniel Craig’s 007 is more layered, more viscerally magnetic, and less public school and the killings aren’t gratuitous, as the title song makes clear. Not all fans of this most famous of secret agents will enjoy the de-spoofing. Many, however, will welcome the change. Reviewer Jan Epstein

t’s a curious thing that Australian films turn to sporting themes when they explore issues of race and class. In 2002 we had Australian Rules, now we have Footy Legends. In the underclass suburb of Yagoona people do it tough. Unemployment is high, social problems abound and education is limited. One bright spot for many people is their devotion to rugby league. Luc Vu (Anh Do) lives for his footy. At school he and his mates were a formidable schoolboy team. But nothing developed from there, and over the last decade life has been hard for all of them. Luc recently lost his parents (though we never find out how) and his job. He is now the sole carer for Ann, his 11-year-old sister. Community Services has concerns about whether Luc is up to the job.

The Nativity Story Keisha Castle-Hughes, Ciaran Hinds and Shohrel Aghdashloo. Directed by Catherine Hardwicke. 91 mins. Rated PG.

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When they send Alison (Claudia Karvan), a community caseworker, to investigate the situation, Luc is frightened that Anne will be taken into foster care. Desperate to show the court he is a responsible carer and can provide for his sister, Luc gathers together his former schoolboy mates and enters them into a football competition, The Holden Cup. The prize is a Holden utility and the possibility of a modelling contract with Lowes Menswear. Footy Legends is warm and generous family entertainment. Its heart is in the right place even if technically it leaves a lot to be desired. The script has several annoying gaps, but that is not as disconcerting as seeing the boom microphone drop into the frame. Writer, producer and director Khoa Do is to be highly commended for the working class material he so affectionately brings to the screen. It is worth supporting this engaging film if only to encourage raw talent that deserves a better vehicle. Reviewer Fr Richard Leonard SJ

production designer before her work as a director and she brings a detailed eye to sets and the re-creation of the era. The screenplay is well grounded in the biblical texts, both the heritage of the Old Testament as well as the text and spirit of the Gospel infancy narratives. This gives the film an advantage over narratives, which limit the perspective to a literal reading of texts and rely on piety traditions for visual presentation. It has also been noted that the screenplay offers substantial historical background to understand Palestine in these times and how the characters were influenced by their environment as well as by the harshness of authorities. The appeal of the film is to the Christian audience which should welcome it – with the hope that it will have a wider appeal to non-Christians. Reviewer Fr Peter Malone

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WEDDINGS

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Matthew Williams and Jodie Quilliam, were married by Fr Michael Tate on March 31, 2007, at St Canice Church, Lower Sandy Bay.

Brooke and Drew Holden Married at St Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church, Latrobe November 4, 2006.

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OBITUARY

Sisters of St Joseph farewell two sisters W

ithin a very short time of each other, two much loved Sisters of St Joseph died suddenly. Sr Josephine Howe, fondly known as Sr Josie, and formerly known by her name in Religious Life as Sr Mary Ignatius, suffered a massive stroke on the afternoon of March 28, 2007. Sr Anne Wilkinson-Thompson suffered a sudden heart attack on Good Friday evening and died in the early hours of Holy Saturday morning in the Royal Hobart Hospital. Sr Josephine Howe was born at Cooktown, Queensland, in 1915. She was one of seven children born to Mary Catherine and John Howe. Josie’s sister, Kathleen, also a Sister of St Joseph, resides at St Joseph’s Convent, New Town. Fr Joseph Howe, who died recently in Ulverstone, was Josie’s younger brother. Josie entered the Congregation of the Sisters of St Joseph in 1932 and in 2005 celebrated seventy years as a professed Sister of St Joseph. Sr Josie was well known in the Cathedral Parish, especially in the New Town area. At the age of ninety-two, she was a familiar figure driving around the streets of New Town to visit “her oldies”, as she called them, especially the housebound and those in Nursing Homes. She took them Holy Communion and her cheerful, positive presence was a source of strength and support for them in their own advancing years. Former parish priest of New Town, now Bishop Geoffrey Jarrett, in his letter of condolence to the Sisters of St Joseph, recalled how he would often find messages left for him from Sr Josie, informing him about the sick, and those in need of prayers and/or a visit from the priest. In the reflection on her life delivered by Sr Tess Ransom at the Mass of Christian Burial, Sr Josie’s absolute love of life was highlighted. Right up to the day of her death, Sr Josie had visited the bereaved, offering her supportive presence and assurance of prayer for loved ones. The same day she also visited some of her own family members whom she loved dearly and in whom she took great pride and interest. She died only a few short days prior to the death of her brother, Fr Joe Howe. It was always a great delight and privilege for Josie to be able to boast of her priest brother and the intensity of her prayer and support for him and his brother priests was second to none. It was a fitting tribute to her loyalty to them that Archbishop Doyle was able to be the chief celebrant at Josie’s Mass of Christian Burial and that he was joined by fourteen priests from the Archdiocese. Josie’s years of active ministry were engaged in teaching – at Newstead, New Town, Geeveston and Devonport. She was a particularly gifted music teacher and enthused hundreds of students with her own love of the piano and organ, and of listening to classical music. For many years, Josie also had an influential role in the formation into Religious Life of a large number of Sisters when she was Novice Mistress at New Town.

In a moving gesture which acknowledged her consistent, life-long interest in the College, and her own years as a pupil there, students and staff from Sacred Heart formed a guard of honour as her coffin left the Church and its environs. Josie was a regular attendee at Old Scholars functions and reunions and she affectionately greeted current students and staff around the College grounds, wishing to ensure that the Sisters of St Joseph would continue to be known and loved by present and future generations. May she rest in peace. Sr Anne Wilkinson-Thompson was born in Wynyard, Tasmania in 1926. She was the fifth of seven children born to Mary and Arthur Wilkinson-Thompson. She entered the Congregation of the Sisters of St Joseph in 1942 and celebrated her Diamond Jubilee of Religious Profession in 2005. Over the years of her teaching ministry in Josephite schools, Sr Anne’s work ranged across the board from infants, through primary to lower secondary students and then to language teaching at Matriculation level. For some years in the sixties at St Thomas More’s School, she combined cooking for the Boarders with some teaching. She was gifted intellectually. She had a special gift for languages and won a scholarship to the Goethe Institute in Munich to enhance her teaching of German. At the Mass of Christian Burial to celebrate her life, Sr Anne was described by Sr Guardian of the Sisters of St Joseph, Sr Jillian Dance, as a woman of prayer and deep faith. It was this deep faith which prompted her to reach out to those in need in the most selfless, extraordinary ways. She had a particular love and compassion for the “little ones”, the marginalised in society, the stranger, the unwelcome. She took them to her heart, working tirelessly, especially with newly arrived refugees. And they in turn took her to their hearts. Sr Anne used her considerable skill with the pen to write to anyone with influence, in an endeavour to obtain the very best help available for her refugee friends. Many members of Hobart’s Vietnamese community were present at her Farewell Liturgy to pay her tribute and to offers prayers of gratitude for her tangible help and support when they first arrived in Tasmania as refugees. Members of the Chilean community also came to pray in thanksgiving, and recalled her practical, generous love for them both individually and as a community. For almost ten years in the nineties Sr Anne lived in Canberra where she was strongly supported in her ministry by the St Vincent de Paul Society. Her love and compassion for the poor attracted the attention of Bishop Pat Power. He became a firm friend and spiritual guide to Sr Anne. When he learned of her sudden death he remarked, “Whenever I was with Anne, I felt I was in the presence of Jesus.” His tribute to Sr Anne was read at the Mass of Christian Burial, at which Archbishop Doyle presided with other concelebrating priests. May Sr Anne rest in peace.

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OBITUARY

Ulverstone farewells Fr Howe Archbishop Doyle’s Homily, Fr Joseph Vincent Howe ‘Mass of Christian Burial’, Ulverstone April 13, 2007.

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he last time that I was here in this church was on Sunday, February 25 this year. Fr Howe was making his usual contribution that day, leading the choir during the celebration of the Sunday Eucharist. We had a short conversation at the rear of the church at the conclusion of the Mass, before I headed off back to Devonport. He expressed on that occasion his concern for me, in the difficult situation we are facing with a declining number of priests, and he offered me a suggestion which he thought would be worth considering. I have actually taken steps to do just that, but it would be some years before anything happens. But it was a further reminder to me that, although 87 years of age, and 63 years a priest, he was still thinking of how we could best face the future as the Church in Tasmania. It was actually, that Sunday, the last occasion when he was here in the church, his spiritual home for so many years. On the following Wednesday, which was Ash Wednesday, he became seriously ill, and on Holy Saturday, he was called to eternal life. Back on August 2, 2004, many of us gathered here, to celebrate Fr Joe’s Diamond Jubilee as a priest. It was a very happy occasion, and it gave me and all of us the opportunity to reflect on the very significant contribution he had made as a priest of the Archdiocese of Hobart. It was good to be able to acknowledge that contribution while he was still with us, rather than waiting to do it all on a day like today. We could recall the two very lengthy appointments which he held in the Archdiocese, as Parish Priest at the Church of the Apostles for 15 years, and then as Parish Priest here at Ulverstone for 27 years. In both places he is remembered with great affection as a priest, who was a true friend, and

one who gave encouragement to so many to take up a particular role or responsibility within the Church. On reflection, I believe that Fr Joe had a very strong conviction of the place of all the baptised in the life of the church. He encouraged young people through the Young Christian Workers and the National Catholic Girls Movement. He was strongly committed to such pastoral initiatives as the Movement for a Better World, and the New Image of Parish. He had a great talent as a musician, and he saw again the importance of the Liturgy, and the involvement of as many as possible in the worship of the Church. I remember in the early months after my appointment as a bishop, that Archbishop D’Arcy and I came up to Ulverstone, with the intention of suggesting that it was time for him to think seriously of retirement. I remember just how hospitable and welcoming he was. He indicated that he was ready to step down, but he clearly wanted to live on here

“Fr Joe died as he lived. Christ was his close companion at all times” in Ulverstone among the people he loved, and who loved him in return. The conversation was amicable, it did not last very long, and the decision had been made. In the final days of his life, I was deeply moved by his peacefulness and readiness to accept whatever was ahead of him. It was a true expression of faith, Christian faith, and he taught us as much in his dying as in his living. But Fr Joe died as he lived. Christ was his close companion at all times. In the first of the readings, we see something of the same closeness between Jesus and the disciples. Jesus had been accused of healing with the power of the devil, and today Peter and the others were summoned to appear before the elders and the scribes. They had to answer the question, by whose name had they been healing. The trial of Jesus was not over yet. Throughout history, the disciples of Jesus had lived in their own persons, the fate of www.hobart.catholic.org.au

the Master. The cross has been and always will be a stumbling block. In a sense the Church is still on trial. It is on trial when it upset the idols made by human hands, and when it denounces everything which has to do with the growth of power and wealth. Fr Joe was not interested in power or wealth. He lived through a period of great transition in the Church. His time as a priest began before the conclusion of the Second World War, and it included the Second Vatican Council right in the middle of his priestly life. The number of priests declined considerably, and his own contemporaries were no longer around. But he still retained a sense of optimism and hope. It was a little like Jesus who was standing on the shore watching the disconsolate disciples returning after a fruitless night out on the water. Then came the suggestion that they have another try, which they did, and the result was totally unexpected. Fr Joe would be wanting us to keep casting the net, to keep having a go. I wish, on behalf of all of us, to express our sincere sympathy to Fr Joe’s sister, Sr Kath, who just ten days earlier suffered another bereavement with the unexpected death of their sister, Sr Josephine. You were always very proud of your brother, and he was very caring of both of you. We also express our sympathy to Fr Joe’s sister-in-law Doreen, his cousins from the United States, his niece Mary, and his nephews and their children. You were the special beneficiaries of his loving and caring nature. I wish to thank Fr Mark Freeman, and Fr Jim McMahon, for your priestly support for Fr Joe during his years of retirement, and in particular, the final weeks of his life. I also wish to thank the Board and Staff of Mt St Vincent’s Nursing Home where Fr Joe received such loving care in his final days. I acknowledge that for you here at Ulverstone, in particular the members of the original Ulverstone Parish, this is a time of great sadness. You were very fortunate to have the same priest living among you for so long, as your leader and your friend. I believe it is completely understandable that Fr Joe wanted to be buried from Sacred Heart Church, and placed in the beautiful soil of the Ulverstone landscape. “May Joseph Vincent Howe, faithful priest of Christ for 63 years, now rest in peace.”

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