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The official publication of the Catholic Diocese of Hamilton May - July 2017

Christ’s suffering in floods Safeguarding to ensure value and dignity The journey of three new deacons A pilgrimage up the Whanganui River

Rapture at SetFree

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bishop’s message Do this in memory of me

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ne of the most critical challenges facing us in the Diocese of Hamilton and in the Church is a lack of understanding of the Eucharist and the place of the Sunday Mass. I often hear comments such as, “Mass is boring”, “I don’t get anything out of it”, “The Mass time changed and the new time doesn’t suit me”, “I don’t go anymore”, “You don’t have to go to Mass to be a good person,” “I don’t like the singing, priest, homily…”. While there are some things we have to learn from these comments they are often very “I-centred” and forget that Jesus commanded us to “Do this in memory of me”.

The word “memory” is critical to our understanding of the Mass.

When we use the word memory in English we think of a past event… ‘Remember that holiday we had’, or ‘Remember when we first met’. It is us thinking back to a past event.

The Jewish way of remembering is different. When Jesus gave us the Eucharist at the Last Supper it was in the context of a Passover meal, the Passover being when God saved the Hebrews from the slavery of Egypt. The Jewish way of remembering is active… it is as if time disappears and in the celebration of the memorial of the Passover meal, the event of the Passover becomes present and those celebrating become participants of the events of the Passover. So for Jewish people, the Passover is now and not back in the past. As the Passover is celebrated, the past event is made present in the here and now, giving hope that God will save his people in the future.

In the same way, Jesus gives us his Eucharist as his way of making present his one and timeless saving passion, death and resurrection. But more than that, he wants us to participate in his self-offering. We do this in two ways as expressed in the priest’s invitation, “Pray, brothers and sisters that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father.” So what does the “my sacrifice” mean? Through the ministry of his priests, Jesus’ sacrifice, his one, perfect act of praise and self-offering to the Father for our salvation is made present at the altar. You and I are invited to stand like Mary at the foot of the cross and echo her silent “yes” to God’s plan for our salvation in the great event of the death and resurrection. The second sacrifice, “my sacrifice and yours”, is a reminder that we are invited to offer ourselves and our cares and concerns alongside Jesus’ self-offering. We are reminded of this in the prayers that follow when we pray for the Holy Father, for me as the Bishop, the clergy, the entire people of God, and our dead.

And as these are prayed for, we call to mind our own loved ones or those who suffer that we have a heart for. All of these are swept up in the great Doxology, the “Through him, and with Him, and in Him” as we offer the sacrifice to the Father praying as you accepted the offering of your Son accept us and our offerings and prayers so that you may be all in all and all might be saved.

Then, as the fruit of the sacrifice, we receive the very Body and Blood of the Lord. Jesus is crystal clear in his teaching… I am the living bread which came down from heaven; anyone who eats this bread, will live for ever; and the bread that I shall give is my flesh, for the life of the world, he told them (Jn 6:51). I tell you most solemnly, if you do not eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you will not have life in you… for my flesh is real food and my blood is real drink. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood lives in me and I live in them. As I, who am sent by the living Father, myself draw life from the Father, so whoever eats me will draw life from me (Jn 6:53, 56-57).

This teaching was too hard for some of Jesus’ followers who stopped following him.

Rather than chase after them and say, “You have misunderstood me”, Jesus turned to his disciples and asked if they too wanted to walk away. Peter answered, Lord, who shall we go too? You have the message of eternal life, and we believe; we know that you are the Holy One of God (cf Jn 6:59-69).

The Eucharist we celebrate at Jesus’ command to “Do this in memory of me” is our deepening participation in Christ and in what He has done, is doing and will do for us. In the Acts of the Apostles we read “The whole community remained faithful to the teaching of the apostles, to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to the prayers” (Acts 2:4247). May we, like those first Christians, remain faithful to the teaching of the apostles, to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to the prayers, until at last we come to the fullness of the Supper of Lamb and see Jesus in His Heavenly Banquet.

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Features Suffering on The Cross seen in response to Edgecumbe floods 3 Three Deacon’sOrdination Mass a huge family affair 8-9 Youth rapture at SetFree 2017 13 A pilgrimage up the Whanganui River to Jerusalem 14-15 Parish News Safeguarding to ensure value and dignity 5 Students learn to make a difference 5 Benemerenti Medal to Noeline Eglinton 5 Tokoroa ‘old boys’ discover heritage link 5 Gales no barrier to Hui Aranga 6 Focolare family share their love and faith at Rotorua camp 6 Changing time for Catholic Women’s League 7 Sr Colleen’s life of church music recognised 7 New combined parish marks high tide in Tauranga 12 Mass ends long journey for parish council 12 Social Justice Responding to the global refugee crisis Girls2Girls supporting teen refugees

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School News Catholic schools supporting families in their faith 10-11 Campion College decides colour schemes for learning centre 11 Advertorial

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Below, from left: Bishop Steve Lowe and three new deacons; Parishioners light candles for new Tauranga parish; parishioners on a pilgrimage up the Whanganui River to Jerusalem; and Brenda Whelan, the St Vincent de Paul Thermal Lands president, loads groceries for flood victims.

Bottom right: Rapture on SetFree Youth event.

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feature Suffering on The Cross seen in response to Edgecumbe floods

St Vincent de Paul Thermal Lands president Brenda Whelan packing groceries for delivery to Edgecumbe flood victims. Pic: Louis Klassen.)

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By Michael Smith ur response to Jesus Christ’s suffering on the Cross was highlighted in the response from parishes to the tragic circumstances people faced following the Edgecumbe flood disaster.

On 1 April, 140 St Vincent de Paul members from throughout the diocese gathered at St Mary’s Church Rotorua. They had been invited to a specially organised retreat at the invitation of Bishop Steve Lowe.

The day was spent examining copies of paintings

by German priest and artist Sieger Köder, reflecting on his depictions of the suffering of the crucified Christ and how this was seen in the work they were doing in the community (pictured above).

Bishop Steve talked about the image of Christ on the Cross and the suffering of people they dealt with as being their cross of poverty and hardship. The SVDP members were also seen giving themselves as being figures on the cross, nailed to the sufferings of the people they served.

Although the atmosphere was one of quiet discussion, many were also mindful of the imminent arrival of Cyclone Debbie and the likely deluge it would bring to the east coast. Among those gathered was Brenda Whelan, the president of SVDP Thermal Lands and members from Whakatane and other Bay of Plenty parishes.

Fast forward to 6 April and the suffering of the people of the Eastern Bay of Plenty was clear to see.

The response of SVDP workers was rapid as was the reaction from the diocese.

The breaching of a floodbank on the Rangitāiki River left 1600 Edgecumbe people displaced, and further damage and evacuations in small towns and villages throughout the region. Te Whāiti, which featured in Kete Korero November 2016, was one of those in the Urewera Ranges area where people had to be evacuated.

Further hardship was piled on an already difficult situation with more rain following the tail end of Cyclone Cook on 13 April.

Bishop Steve told Kete Korero that people were moved by what was happening in the Eastern Bay of Plenty but they did not know too much about the details, so when a request for help came from Brenda Whelam at the centre of the disaster, it was an opportunity to tell them more about their need.

“We learned more about their need during Easter season as we were celebrating Christ who gives Himself for us, so that we too were able to give ourselves to the suffering of Edgecumbe and be a sign of resurrection.”

Bishop Steve asked parishes to devote their Easter Sunday collections to go towards assisting SVDP’s work in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. Many people were away on the day, so some parishes decided to hold a second collection the following week.

Sieger Köder, Way of the Cross, Station 9.

Courtesy: desdedentrode.blogspot.fr Brenda went to the Edgecumbe Memorial Hall the day after the 7 April flood and she has been helping since then.

An indication of the generosity of parishioners is illustrated by Brenda’s report on how the funds were used.

“In week one, we spent over $4000 on toiletries, as families literally escaped their homes with nothing more than the clothes they were wearing. The second week, we bought bleach, disinfectant, stronger rubber gloves shower gel and deodorant. The third week, we took over the total funding for keeping the food kitchen open as the council stopped its funding. This week [four weeks on] we have bought 11 washing machines, 11 fridge freezers and five vacuum cleaners.”

Donations of money came from far afield, including the SVDP conference of Hokitika, which sent $5000. The Hamilton Diocese collection stood at just over $16,000 at the time of publication, with $10,000 donated from the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart.

“The generosity of the people responding to those in need was amazing – ultimately, that’s the story of Christ died and risen. He sees the need of humanity for salvation and gives himself, and I think the response to the Edgecumbe floods is a reflection of that.”

The response had also reflected the importance of the spiritual life as it existed in the Catholic community of the diocese.

For Brenda and the team of SVDP members, they are part of the long journey ahead for Edgecumbe and the area around it back to some future normalcy.

When the Whakatane District Council decided it could no longer feed the 120-150 volunteers and families a day at the Edgecumbe Memorial Hall, SVDP stepped in and funded the service. As well as providing hands to help, SVDP bought crockpots to keep warm soup available. More recently, the Edgecumbe Memorial Hall was to close as an emergency centre and reopen for the many clubs who used it. All the items would then be taken to the old

Tables overflowing with donated clothes. (Pic: Whakatane Beacon) supermarket building in Kopeopeo, which would remain open for the next year.

Brenda was also liaising with the local Whakatane Lions Club manager. Extra food boxes were also taken to families who were suddenly catering for five or more members and whose own funds were stretched.

A former deputy principal at Edgecumbe College, Brenda has worked closely with schools in the area, including St Joseph’s Catholic School in Matata, which has families in the area.

Reflecting on the message from the retreat and the cyclone aftermath, Brenda said that the donations of cash and goods were great but it was reassuring to know people were just thinking about SVDP and others in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. A 10-year-old had come over from Gisborne with family members to help, for example, and an 80-year-old had pitched in as well.

“By working with volunteers and community workers, we are putting Edgecumbe back together,” Brenda said. “Thanks to Hamilton SVDP, which sent over 50 single beds, bedding, three piece suites, table and chairs, book cases, crockery, cutlery, small electric goods and so on. As the items were unloaded it was like watching children at Father Christmas’s grotto.”

A committee of six SVDP members has been formed to continue the work required. The committee includes Whakatane President Margaret Maynard, area treasurer Breen Metcalfe and Sister Margaret plus three community workers and the head teachers from Edgecumbe schools.

“It is very important to us that funds go to the needy families. Our next challenge will be to furnish 24 temporary houses being sent from Christchurch in the coming weeks,” said Brenda.

NOTE: The road between Murupara and Te Whāiti was extensively damaged and full public access was expected to take at least six months.

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Responding to the global refugee crisis

By Alex Bailey Social Justice Animator “We need to become aware that the phenomenon of migration is not unrelated to salvation history, but rather a part of that history.”

Pope Francis message for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2017.

According to the UNHCR (The UN Refugee Agency) there are over 21.3 million refugees worldwide and 65.3 million people who have been forced from their homes.

These figures are unprecedented.

Pope Francis himself directs the Refugee and Migrant Section of the Holy See. The mission of the Migrant and Refugee Section is to support the Church accompanying people in the difficult process of migration.

Our shepherd has a big heart for refugees too.

Bishop Steve urges all communities, parishes and schools, to embrace, care, and advocate for refugees.

It is encouraging that there are already many people, including priests, religious and laity, in the Diocese that work for refugees and

migrants.

Programmes like Girls2Girls make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who have a refugee background. However, there is still much work to be done.

The New Zealand Government currently accepts 750 refugees per year; this number will rise to 1000 in 2018.

After completing a six week orientation programme former refugees are then settled in one of six regions: Auckland, Waikato, Manawatu, Wellington, Nelson, or Dunedin.

In 2017, roughly 125 people with refugee backgrounds will be settled in Hamilton. Christchurch is exempt because of the effect of the earthquakes on housing.

In Wellington, the Catholic Archdiocese works alongside the Anglican Diocese to organise parishes and groups to transform houses into homes.

Since 2016, this initiative has provided for 94 households by contributing a bundle of necessary household items, which include; vacuum, toaster, towels, linen, cutlery, iron and much more.

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Girls2Girls supporting teen refugees Over the past six years, students from Rimbrook Study Centre and the University of Waikato have been working with Hamilton’s Refugee Orientation Centre (ROC) Trust to help refugee youth settle in New Zealand. Volunteers have been pooled together by Rimbrook and the Waikato Catholic Student Association (WaiCath). Initially, the students helped refugees by running homework centres and holiday programmes. However, something was missing.

“We began to see that we weren’t doing enough,” Vivian Keane, manager of Rimbrook Study Centre, explains, “and that supporting young people from refugee backgrounds needed to extended beyond the big ‘Welcome!’ at the beginning.” It was also becoming apparent that teenage girls in particular needed more than academic support.

Monica Helbano, a Communications student at the University of Waikato and Brigid Conroy, a young professional, saw the need for a programme to support these teenage refugees.

Spurred on by Pope Francis’ call for long term solutions towards integration, the two started the Girls2Girls Connection Programme.

“High school is a time when you’re searching for where you fit in the world. “These young people are landing in New Zealand and don’t feel like they fit anywhere. So for them in particular, this is a crucial time where they need the most support,” says Helbano.

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Refugee girls building friendships. programme for teenage girls from refugee backgrounds. The university student-led programme aims to foster ambition for the future, strengthen character and and build solid friendships among the refugee teenagers.

By connecting each teenage girl with a university mentor, Girls2Girls attempts to overcome major barriers, such as isolation, culture shock, and school failure.

The two-year cycle of workshops and monthly one-on-one mentoring sessions encourages participants to embrace their culture, connect with others and grow in responsibility.

“We wanted to create a programme that gives the girls the chance to be the best version of themselves,” says Conroy. Having just completed its two-year pilot run, Girls2Girls is already showing signs of being a catalyst for positive change. Since the first workshop in March 2015, the base of refugees attending the programme has grown from eight to 30 girls. With the growing number of refugees seeking support in Hamilton, Pope Francis’ mission has become the underlying theme behind the programme.

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Safeguarding: Value and dignity Bishop Steve Lowe has sent the following to priests throughout the Hamilton Diocese. The contents relate to measures the Church in New Zealand has been working on around “safeguarding”: The New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference and the Congregational Leaders’ Conference Aotearoa New Zealand (the Heads of Religious Orders) have been working with the National Professional Standards Committee and its Director to develop their work. It was agreed earlier this year that the committee, which oversees safeguarding nationally, and the director are now charged with setting a strategic direction for the Church’s safeguarding policy for children, young people and adults at risk in our parishes and Church communities.

The new safeguarding document states “The Catholic Church believes that every person has a value and dignity which derives directly from their creation in the image and likeness of God. This implies a duty to value all people and therefore to protect them from harm. Children and people at risk were welcome

and safe in the company of Jesus and should be welcome and safe in his Church.

The safeguarding of children and adults is an integral part of life and ministry of the Church and flows from the Gospel.”

As part of this safeguarding of our children and vulnerable adults, each parish, community and Diocesan agency needs to ensure that all those who are working with children and vulnerable adults have been vetted by the NZ Police. This has already been done for us clergy and over the next few months needs to be done for all applicable employees and volunteers. This will include for example, those who take communion to the sick, in their homes or rest homes, those leading children’s liturgy and or sacramental programmes, and those training altar servers as we ensure our children and vulnerable adults are not exposed to preventable risk.

Could I ask that you start this process following the procedures that Deacon Peter Richardson has already sent you. +Bishop Steve Lowe

Benemerenti Medal to Noeline Eglinton St Patrick’s Day 2017 will long be remembered by parishioners of All Saints by the Sea, who attended Mass on that day at St Patrick’s Church, Te Puke. Bishop Steve was the celebrant at the Mass, during which the readings of the day were about serving others. Bishop Steve talked about a parishioner who had participated in life in Te Puke for 40 years.

A very surprised Noeline Eglinton was named as this person. Noeline had taken Communion to Catholic residents at Te Puke Country Lodge and Rest Home for over 20 years, Noeline also took home baking and

Bishop Steve and Noeline Eglinton flowers to the residents she was visiting and for those that were able, Noeline took them shopping and did other errands for them. Her kind heartedness in building relationships with the residents was very much appreciated.

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parish news Students learn to make a difference Senior students from colleges in the Hamilton Catholic Diocese are being encouraged to take leadership roles in addressing social justice issues after attending a Caritas Justice Leadership Day in Rotorua in March.

About 50 Year 12 and 13 students from the five colleges in the diocese attended the one-day workshop presented by the social justice agency.

“We are trying to raise awareness about social justice issues with some of our country’s future leaders,” said Michael Stewart, Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand Social Justice Co-ordinator.

Michael was joined by Caritas staff members and volunteers in presenting the workshop, which focused on the impacts of climate change in the Pacific through stories shared by Caritas’ partners and the communities they work with in the region. Issues included coastal erosion, sea level rise, access to fresh water and food, and extreme weather events.

One of the goals of the day was for students to become inspired to be leaders of social justice in their schools, at home or in the community.

The strategies shared with the students included taking part in the Caritas Challenge – an annual youth event held nationwide to raise awareness about issues of poverty and injustice and funds for a specific Caritas project. All the funds raised this year from the

The Caritas youth team at St Mary’s Church Rotorua.

Caritas Challenge, held between 31 March and 14 May, will go to projects in Kiribati aimed at mitigating the impact of climate change.

Michael said the day was also an opportunity for those attending to meet like-minded students from other schools, learn about Caritas and what they can do to help make a difference.

The day brought out some strong responses from students, some of whom recounted personal stories of hardship as a result of climate change and other social justice issues.

Teachers were also able to find out more about the latest resources produced by Caritas, including a new set of materials focusing on climate change.

The student leaders and teachers were encouraged to take the resources back to their schools and reproduce them for others.

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Four “old boys” of St Pius X, Tokoroa at a recent Founders Day Mass at Holy Cross Seminary, Ponsonby. They are, from left to right, Fr Robert Steel (lived in Tokoroa mid 1950’s to mid-1960’s), he notably helped build the church in Tokoroa; Fr Chris Skinner SM (lived in Tokoroa during the mid-1970’s); Adam Kirkeby, a seminarian from Hamilton Diocese and nephew to Chris Skinner (born and lived in Tokoroa in the mid-1980’s); Fr Michael Gielen, (lived in Tokoroa 1980’s - 1990’s, ordained at St Pius X in 1997). The discovery of our common heritage was spontaneous and unexpected much like moments of God’s grace.

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Gales no barrier to Hui Aranga

By Pam Bidois Rain and sunshine but still the Lord reigns. A thoughtful and reflective analogy on the recent Hui Aranga celebrations held in Tauranga Moana over Easter weekend.

For five days our roopu Te Puna Tauranga Moana and our whanau whānui hosted up to 2000 Maori Catholic whanau that came from the Hokianga all the way to Whanganui a Tara.

They came en masse Thursday afternoon and were greeted by torrents of rain and gale force winds, but by the will of our Lord they still came and we welcomed them with aroha, manaakitanga, and rangimarietanga. By Friday morning the skies cleared and Tama Nui te Ra came with all his glory for the next three days, delivering stunning weather, remarkable people, stunning kaupapa. When Monday came, the Lord reigned again and showed his majesty with a scattering of tears as we said our farewells.

‘Hui Aranga 2017’, in its 71st year, is still as robust and spectacular as it was all those years ago. We, as sixth hosts of such an important

calendar event, were delighted to once again welcome our fellow katorika. The theme, of course, for our celebrations was the commemoration of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour.

And we did so in our own unique Māori way - we sang, danced, laughed, cried, played and prayed for all of us, for those near and far, those too ill to join us, and those no longer with us. We gave thanks and praise, through kapahaka, sports, mass services, choral, and religious meditation, a truly inspiring and wondrous occasion.

The Māori concepts of whanaungatanga (interrelatedness), whakapono (faith), aroha (goodwill) are all maintained within the hui. That it has survived to this day, and continues in the spirit of peace, fellowship and love it was founded on, is testament to the fruition of the seeds of faith sown all those years ago.

Next year’s Hui Aranga will be hosted by our Ruapehu whanau in Ohakune.

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Focolare family share their love and faith at Rotorua camp

Robert McClean speaks during a session on experiences that drew them to love.

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embers of the Focolare Movement gathered at the Keswick Christian Camp on the shores of Lake Rotorua in late April.

Focolare grew out of a movement started in Trent, northern Italy in 1944, where Chiara Lubich and a few companions launched it towards the end of World War Two. Focolare has become an international organisation with its members dedicated to living a spiritual life devoted to God. Although Focolare is approved by the Roman Catholic Church, many who belong to it are Christians from various Churches.

Robert McClean, an active participant in the Focolare meeting in Rotorua, said members come from Whangarei in the north to the South Island, with about 1000 people involved in the Focolare in NZ. The organisation’s theme is based on Jesus’s prayer, “I pray that they will all be one”. A “Mariapolis” or “City of Mary” is a meeting bringing together young people, children

and adults.

“One of the hallmarks of the Focolare Movement is that it is not a youth or adult camp, it is definitely a family camp in the wider sense.”

About 150 people attended the three-day Rotorua event, with talks and shared experiences in the morning and social activities in the afternoon. During the session Kete Korero attended, participants told of their experiences that drew them to the love of others. “It’s not a one-hit wonder – it’s living the spirituality through your daily lives,” said Robert.

Rather than establish their own community programmes, the Focolare support work in place, for example, such as helping out during the Christchurch earthquake recovery or supporting the Synod process currently underway in Wellington. Robert, for example, takes leadership courses through his work, and can see how what he does there incorporates some Focolare messages, such as “Put yourself in the shoes of the other”.

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he changing times were emphasised during the 2017 Catholic Women’s League Diocesan Conference. Members met at St Peter Chanel Parish Whakatane, hosted by Edgecumbe/ Matata and Whakatane Branches on 21 and 22 April.

Fourteen of the 18 branches were represented and each member was given a cerise pink bag with the CWL logo, containing necessary papers, and various goodies donated by local businesses.

In her opening address, President Joan Pigou welcomed Diocesan Chaplain Bishop Emeritus Denis Browne, National President Kay Blackburn (Wellington) and National Social Issues’ Convenor Susan Dickson (Methven).

Friday’s key speaker, Raewyn Butler from the Bay of Plenty Health Board, spoke on “Loves Me Not”, a Sophie Elliott Foundation programme undertaken by Year 12 students at Edgecumbe College.

The programme was available throughout New Zealand and was an aid for students to explore healthy relationships and the sometimes difficult subject of relationship abuse and consent.

Joan Pigou, in her report, spoke of the disappointment of Taumarunui and Tauranga branches going into recess. She commended members for the work they did in their parishes and for the support they gave to their Mission Stations. Branch executive appointments had become a problem, and she thanked those who had taken on these roles. Joan thanked her council and pointed out that there were two positions not filled, Region One Representative and WUCWO Representative.

When beginning her address, National President Kay Blackburn quoted a Gospel passage from Matthew “Come as you are, that’s how I want you. Why stand alone”. Time needs to be given to listening and talking to each other.

Catholic Women’s League members meeting in Whakatane at the 2017 Diocesan conference.

In 1906, when Margaret Fletcher founded CWL, her vision was dignity, equality and freedom for women. Our mission is to support, encourage and enable spiritual, intellectual, family and social development so that Catholic women are an active and positive influence in the life of the church and society.

Kay said she was constantly hearing the cry “We have to change. Times are changing. We have to change with the times.” Just how do we do this? The problem is letting go when we don’t have something better in hand. Change is never easy but we are some way along the track if we are talking and listening to each other.

The Sophie Elliott Foundation, recipients of our 2016 At Home Appeal, received $10,766.

PILLARS, an organisation which supports the children of prisoners, is to be the 2017 At Home Appeal.

Friday ended with a dinner where President Joan Pigou welcomed Bishop Steve Lowe. A local ukulele group kept all well entertained.

This light-hearted atmosphere continued on the following day.

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Father Robert Sharplin. Branches carried in their banners to the National Anthem. During Mass, a remembrance ceremony was held for members who had passed away during the year and at the close a dedication of the Diocesan Council took part National Social Issues Convenor Susan Dickson was Saturday’s key speaker. Her address featured on the CWL founder Margaret Fletcher, who wasborn in 1862 in a Church of England family, and deemed to be “professional”, when women’s place was in the home. She had a love of art, which enabled her to gain access to education not available to women. This led her to Paris where women were given equal chances for study. She turned Catholic in 1897 and the future of Catholic lay women’s influence was always at the back of her mind. This was the inspiration behind the formation of the Catholic Women’s League.

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by Life Member Terry Scott, and congratulations by all to Betsy Reymer of Te Awamutu (formerly Ohaupo) and Noeline Eglinton of Te Puke, recipients of Benemerenti Medals for their parish work.

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A life dedicated to church music was fittingly recognised and awarded by the Church when Sr Colleen Morey, rndm received the Benemerenti medal during Mass at the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Hamilton. The presentation by Bishop Steve Lowe, on behalf of Pope Francis, recognised Sr Colleen’s contribution as organist and choir director.

Sr Colleen began her formal music training with Sr M St Hugh, rndm at their convent in Pukekohe. She was taught piano and violin.

She attended the University of Auckland and graduated BMus in 1971 which was followed by a MMus with first class honours. While studying for her music degree, Dr Douglas Mews, Snr taught her the pipe organ on various pipe organs in Auckland although mainly at Holy Trinity Cathedral. After living at various times in Auckland, Taranaki and Hamilton, she finally settled in Hamilton in 1986 and joined the parish of the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In the 1990s, she revived the choir which had been in recess and she has been singer and conductor.

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feature Three Deacons’ Ordination Mass a huge family affair

Bishop Steve Lowe with the newly Ordained Deacons and their wives at St Mary’s Catholic Church Rotorua.

From left: Ben and Maria Pomare, John and Sheila Limrick, and Doug and Hariata Rewa.

By Michael Smith Photos by Sarah McKay The Ordination Mass for three new Deacons held at St Mary’s Church Rotorua proved to be a huge family affair.

Newly ordained deacon Ben Pomare describes the Mass at St Mary’s Church in Rotorua as beautiful and spiritual.

“I couldn’t get over how beautiful it was – there was a lot of wairua, a lot of spirit, there. Everyone who came uplifted the occasion. I’ve never been to anything like that.”

Ben was one of the three men ordained as deacons at the Mass, the others being John Limrick, Rotorua, and Doug Rewi, Maketu.

The congregation included a bus-load of Ben’s whanau who came south to Rotorua from Hokianga in the Far North. Another 20 family members came in cars. Aunties he had not seen for 30-40 years were among those attending,

including those in their nineties.

Seeing the people arriving, Ben started to realise just how momentous the day was, describing it as “overwhelming”.

Bishop Steve Lowe made the Mass special, while Fr Eamon Kennedy’s work behind the scenes was key to preparing the new deacons for the day.

Ben, who grew up in the Hokianga and lives in Rotorua with wife Maria and whanau, started work as a motor mechanic and has worked as a saw doctor at a sawmill in Kawerau for 16 years.

Ben’s faith was fostered by the late Pā Henare Tate, who told him the family’s Catholic faith went back to an old kuia Ngapiu who was said to be alive when Bishop Jean-Baptiste François Pompallier came to New Zealand.

Ben was a catechist, teaching the faith and leading others, but becoming a deacon was going to a whole new level, bring him into the heart of the Church.

The journey has also changed the way Ben approaches people, going from somebody who could appear abrupt to one who was more approachable and easily able to talk to people.

He was glad that Fr Eamon was in Rotorua to help continue to guide him on his journey and

give him the confidence to undertake his role as a deacon.

“I am happy just to fulfil my role as a deacon and to grow spiritually,” Ben said.

John Limrick said the Ordination Mass celebrating his ordination as a deacon marked the end of one journey and the start of another.

The 0rdinations mean that John, along with Ben and Doug, is able to assist parishioners in whatever his parish priest asks him to do as a deacon.

John and his wife Sheila came to New Zealand in 2009 from London, where he worked for British Telecom before taking voluntary redundancy in 1994 and trained as a technology teacher. He worked at Trinity Catholic High school for thirteen years, and has been at Reporoa College for eight years, where he now works part-time.

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John Limrick gives the promise of respect and obedience to Bishop Steve and his successors.

He and Sheila had been altar servers before arriving in New Zealand, and John had thought about becoming a deacon. He was surprised to find when they arrived here that adults don’t usually act as altar servers, so started thinking more about becoming a deacon.

About four years ago, they went along to what they thought was a meeting and “gate crashed” a training day for deacons.

“Sheila went off shopping with the wives and I sat in on the training day. It proceeded from there.”

A year of discernment was followed by three years of training with the installation of the three men as acolytes at Maketu in May last year.

“The more we got into it, the more we came to the realisation of what we were undertaking and how we could help not only the priests, but also parishioners with doing their baptisms, marriages and funerals, and being able to proclaim the Gospel.”

He says he needs to do more work on delivering homilies. John says the change he has seen in himself through the process is becoming more aware of the needs of the people. His prayer life had also improved, with more time spent reading the Bible and trying to meditate on readings in order to get closer to their meaning.

He says the experience of becoming a deacon

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led him to learn about all the different forms of spirituality, with a realisation that his niche was in prayer journaling.

John and Sheila have been helping out with chaplaincy work at the Port of Tauranga, and this has led him to become a full-time chaplain at the port.

John runs the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) process in Rotorua for prospective converts to Catholicism.

This has also developed his understanding of the Faith, and has led him to develop more resources to help in the RCIA work.

John has also developed an interest in the reevangelisation process that aims to bring people to an intimate encounter with Christ through the Eucharist and the Word of God. Doug Rewi has paid tribute to Father Eamon Kennedy for the many hours he spent to organise the ordination for him and his fellow Deacons, Ben Pomare and John Limrick.

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Eamon’s positive attitude and inclusiveness towards other cultures was what made our ordination being so very special. Fr Eamon’s enthusiasm affected us all, ending in those who were present, witnessing a prayerfully special occasion - thank you Father.”

Doug also praised Deacon Ben and John along with their wives and families for their efforts in organising the meals and the celebrations that followed the ordination Mass.

Doug, who featured in an article in the May 2016 edition of Kete Korero following the installation of the three men as acolytes at Maketu, said the ordination as a deacon was a tremendous honour for him and his family.

“Our married life has been built on our love of God, our Catholic faith and our own personal ministries.

“Music has always been a passion of mine.

However, through my training to become a deacon, I feel my spiritual life has now gone to another level.

“Above all, my daily prayer and reading the scriptures has made my prayer life more meaningful.

“I have found on a number of occasions that, depending on what I have been involved with on the day or the day before, when I open up the scriptures the answer is there.

Doug believes he has changed personally, becoming a better listener and more open to what people are saying.

Doug’s journey to become a deacon gained traction when he and his wife Hariata returned to Maketu for retirement about five years ago.

Before this, they lived in Murupara for many years bringing up their family.

Doug worked in the forestry sector and Hariata with the Department of Conservation.

The Mill Hill priests, especially the late Father Bracken, and the late Pa Hemi Hekiera (Marists) had a substantial influence on his life, as well as Fathers Mark Field, Darren and Stuart and the priests who tutored him.

He also paid tribute to the many other faith loving people, such as the many Ahi Ka hui they attended, retreats, courses, and local parish prayer groups that he and Hariata attend weekly.

“These faith filled people and their prayers have been invaluable and supportive.”

Doug acknowledges the tremendous support that Hariata has given him over the years.

“She is always there to give encouragement when it is needed. Without her support I would not be where I am today.”

Now, as a deacon, Doug says he is available to do whatever God has in store for him, he believes his ordination as a Deacon will allow him to work freely in the Maketu region where he and Hariata now reside.

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school news

Catholic schools supporting families in their faith

By John Coulam

The Catholic School exists to support families in the teaching of the faith and in March 2017 there were 9590 students in the 33 Catholic schools across the Hamilton Catholic Diocese seeking this support. These figures represent students from over 6000 families.

The challenge for each school is that

through teaching and experiences our students encounter Christ in all that they do and that theirs is a personal commitment to Christ and his teachings.

Diocesan Schools March 2016 8653 students 5790 families

Diocesan schools March 2017 8715 students 5813 families

In addition to this Sacred Heart had 913 pupils in March 2016 and in 875 in March 2017.

There are 347 people serving as Board of Trustee members across our network of 33 schools.

St John’s College Our Marist Catholic beliefs are what set Saint John’s College apart from other schools. The year has started well with families continuing to show their support for what we do by entrusting their sons with us. As a community, we are excited by our academic results which are now in the high 90’s and we believe that Saint John’s College is positioned well for the future.

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school news Sacred Heart College “We want our young women to develop personal responsibility, effective life-long learning habits, personal resilience and wellbeing, all of which will equip them to live a life that will make a difference in our ever-changing world.”

Catherine Gunn, Principal, Sacred Heart College.

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STUDENT LEADERS 2017 HEAD GIRL: Lily Winthrop DEPUTY HEAD GIRL SPECIAL CHARACTER: Kylee Nobilo DEPUTY HEAD GIRL LEARNING: Libby McConnell MISSION LEADER: Maria Franicevic MAORI PERSPECTIVE LEADER: Alisha Orange and Regina Tuwhangai PASIFIKA PERSPECTIVE LEADER: Jocelyn Zeke STUDENT WELL-BEING LEADER: Emily Bailey ENVIRONMENTAL LEADER: Keira McGregor CULTURAL DIVERSITY LEADER: Ravindi Pathirana INTERNATIONAL STUDENT LEADER: Mint Alongkorntaksin

John Paul College (JPC) is a top performing state-integrated Catholic school and caters for students from Year 7 to Year 13. It is a ‘Lasallian school in the Catholic tradition’ and is therefore linked to other faiths through its network of similar schools and universities around the world. With a roll of 1100 it is one of the largest co-educational Catholic schools in New Zealand.

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Extensive consultation with staff and students has seen internal colours chosen for the rooms at a new innovative learning areas at Campion College in Gisborne.

The picture top shows the choice of colours for the Student Centre, and the picture below shows the Learning Centre interior.

The project has involved the replacement of three two-storey buildings with single storey innovative learning spaces that meet international agreed standards for 21st century learning and teaching.

During the term break, the building contractors removed half of the MacKillop Block. This is the two storey block that is closest to the Hato Maria Block.

This needed to be taken down to allow for stage 2 of the rebuild which will be to construct the second learning centre.

The new buildings are progressing well with the roof now mostly on and the windows, doors and the brick façade covering the outside walls being put in place.

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parish news New combined parish marks high tide in Tauranga

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ore than 800 people gathered on Sunday 5 March to celebrate a high tide in the history of the Catholic Church in Tauranga. They gathered in the gym at Aquinas College to attend a Mass with Bishop Steve Lowe for the official launch of the Parish of Saint Thomas Aquinas, combining the parishes of St Joseph’s, Te Puna and St Mary Immaculate, Tauranga.

In his homily, Bishop Steve recalled how the waters of the Pacific flood Tauranga Moana twice daily, flowing in-and-out past Mauao – Mount Maunganui.

This happened every day, unobserved, until the arrival of the first waka brought the first people of the land, the tangata whenua.

Centuries and thousands of tides later, other waka arrived, carrying people from faraway lands, and a second migration of peoples began.

It was about the same day 177 years ago that a waka arrived, carrying Bishop Pompallier and priests, beginning the weaving of the tukutuku panel that is the history of the Catholic community in Tauranga Moana. “Our lives as Christians is a process of being weaved ever closer to God and each other as the one spiritfilled people of God,” Bishop Steve said in his homily.

Philip Joseph Viard SM returned 10 weeks after Bishop Pompallier’s visit to establish the first Catholic mission in Tauranga, and so priests and people began building a community of faith.

Tauranga and Te Puna churches have a rich history of people, religious and priests who worked in the building of the parishes through the passage of time.

“As these people did that, every day, the times came in and out past Mauao – the breath of Tauranga-Moana.”

Referring to the Gospel of the day, in which God directed Jesus to go out into the desert, Bishop Steve said each parishioner had to ask: “What have I done this week in living my mission as a disciple of Jesus in this parish of Tauranga Moana?”

He invited the parishioners to embrace their new parish of St Thomas Aquinas with enthusiasm and to look to the future with confidence.

Bishop Steve formally and solemnly promulgated St Thomas Aquinas, the Catholic Parish of Tauranga Moana. Fr Mark Field called on representatives from the three churches in the parish – St Therese, St Mary Immaculate and St Joseph’s to come forward for a simple ritual in which a candle from each of the churches was brought forward, and a candle for the new parish was lit.

After Mass, many parishioners gathered for a picnic in the Aquinas College grounds to celebrate their new beginning.

Pictured from left: Lighting the candles for her parish. Above, Bishop Steve Lowe hands Father Mark Field the document containing the formal promulgation of the new Parish of Saint Thomas Aquinas, Tauranga.

Clergy leaving the Aquinas College Hall after the Mass.

Aquinas College principal Ray Scott hands leadership badges to senior pupils.

Parish council chair clare Sokimi (third from left) with Bishop Steve Lowe and Fr Mark Field (second from right) and other council members.

Mass ends long journey for parish council The Mass celebrating the newly combined parish in Tauranga sealed the work already done in merging the parishes in the lead up to this point.

Clare Sokimi, chair of the Parish Pastoral Council for the Parish of St Thomas Aquinas, said the Mass at Aquinas College was the final stage of a lot of work that had been done up to this point.

“It was a beautiful event, particularly seeing the blending of the different cultures coming together in the parish to celebrate our oneness” The new parish would total about 1200 practising parishioners and they could now follow their vision, including looking at outreach programmes. The parish would now be able to streamline programmes, because there had been duplication in different areas.

“This means we can combine our efforts and do more with what we have available to us.”

Because the merging of the parishes had taken some time, the final promulgation by Bishop Steve Lowe was really the last part of the process rather than the start.

“That’s one of the reasons it is such a joyful occasion, because people are obviously very used to the idea of the merger now and have come to a sense of ease about it.”

Asked what would be different, Clare said: “I hope we would see much more of a celebration of multi-culturalism in our parish.”

The parish had some very strong faith groups in place and growing already.

“The Korean and Filipino communities are strong and the whole of the parish should be celebrating that as part of our diversity. I think we will see more of that over time,” Clare said.

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This is beautiful! And where does this beauty come from? When Jesus touches a young person’s heart, he or she becomes capable of truly great things.”

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For many of the 350 senior high school students and young adults the SetFree Catholic Youth Festival over Palm Sunday proved a unique life experience. Hosted by the parish over St. Pius X and the Papa o Te Aroha Marae, participants and volunteers came from all over the country to encounter and join in on the festivities.

“This past weekend has really opened my eyes, I have experienced things that I have never been a part of before, such as adoration and Palm Sunday. I have made some great friends along the way. One of the best experiences I’ve ever had, Saturday night was a moment I’ll never forget.” - Tyler O’Malley (Yr 12 Student)

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feature A pilgrimage up the Whanganui River to Jerusalem

By Bev Simpkins A group of eleven ladies from the St Mary’s of the Cross McKillop Parish, and Leslie from Taupo, also Father David Moore, Brother Vincent Jury and we are led by Father (Pa) Rawiri Gledhill on a wonderful three day pilgrimage to Jerusalem up the Whanganui river on 4-6 April.

Day1: We all meet at 6am at St Mary’s church Rotorua for our three-day hikoi. We begin our trip with a prayer by Brother Vincent (who has just completed 25 years of loving pastoral service to the people of Murupara), then it is time to leave. Leslie is collected at Taupo and we are on our way.

First stop is St Marys Church in Whanganui, this church has the Te Rau Oriwa marae complex attached, which is accessible from a side entrance of the church but also has an open internal access to the church. We are welcomed on to the marae by the Rohe of Whanganui, the same people who came to celebrate Pa Rawiri’s 50 year jubilee in Murupara last June 2016.

We are here to acknowledge and return the aroha and wairua they have shared with us during that time. We share a Mass officiated by the recently arrived parish priest Father Marcus, Fr David Moore and Pa Rawiri. Following a meal and entertainment provided by our hosts, it is time to continue onwards.

As we head for Kaiwhaiki marae, where we are to stay the night, there is a deluge of rain the aftermath of cyclone “Debbie”, and the Whanganui river is brown, swift, muddy and rising. We arrive at the marae all religiously proclaiming the divine mercy rosary and we don’t move until this is completed.

We are called on to the marae wet

and bedraggled but happy that we have arrived. The Whanganui River runs adjacent to the marae, which is located high up on a hill. After the welcome by Kieran Simon, we are invited to unload our luggage and set ourselves up for the night in the marae. Dinner is then served, again with musical entertainment, then it is back to the marae for karakia. Now it is time for whakapapa which is led by Kieran Simon.

Each one of us present introduces ourselves then it is on to the whakapapa of the marae. The first Catholic Church was built in 1852. Anglicans were challenged to their faith by Tuhimai, who resided on the other side of the river, and then more people became Catholics. Hui Aranga – Kaiwhaiki maramatanga has been a big part of this marae for the past 70 years. This is an operational marae which includes 47 homes; it is also an active marae with a church a kohanga reo and Sister Makareta of the St Josephite order.

On the back wall in the wharenui proudly hangs a photograph - the only one, of two in the country – of a collection of Maori, representing each iwi who were going to form a Maori government. It is now time for bed with a head full of valuable information.

We’re informed Whanganui has been declared a state of emergency but everyone is very calm. The rain is continuous and heavy, lights are out. Is that Pa Rawiri I hear talking? To whom is he speaking?

Have to go to sleep, because Mass is at 8am tomorrow.

Day 2: Mass at the little wharekarakia led by Pa Rawiri and Fr David Moore. A welcome is extended by the kaumatua Caddie Mathews then it is straight into

Whaia te Whaea Ropu of St Mary of the Cross McKillop Parish Rotorua with Whanganui Rohe. the Mass. We acknowledge the passing of Pa Henare Tait whose tangihanga is today at Tamatea marae Motuti. We look around the whare karakia after a beautiful Mass with harmonious singing by all. It is exquisite. Raffia roof, Pa Hemi smiling out from a photo placed predominately on the board.

We are shown a photograph of our own Bill Peina’s late parents - truly a privilege to be sharing information with these people.

Time for breakfast then time to pack up and be on our way again. Farewells are said and Francie thanks the people for sharing the wairua and their aroha with us, we are truly grateful.

We are warned by the locals that we may not get up the river but we are led by a very strong and spiritual leader who knows this area well and we have full confidence in him.

We wind our way up through the road that follows the swift flowing, brown, murky river. Rubbish and trees float in the river flood waters.

We arrive at the lookout point at the Gentle Annie. Below are Rarokia and Pungarehu maraes.

Then there is the Parekino pa and the Church of Madeline Sophie, which is being restored. Ngawai, the daughter of the Maori King Tuheitea, was baptised Catholic in Huntly by Bishop Takuira Mariu (1952-2005, the first Maori Auxiliary Bishop) and her saint name for confirmation is Te Paea.

This name came from here. As we continue to negotiate the winding road, we watch Pa in front as he gestures up the steep bank on the right hand side, we all look up and there into the bank is the glistening of oyster shells. Did the river originally cover the road and the bank?

Pitangi - influenza killed all the people in the lower valley. People believed the influenza was spread by the bees hence the name Pitangi, and that the people higher up

the river were saved by Mother Aubert. Atene: An area where Mother Aubert spent the night in a pigsty, while her chaperone Rure Te Manihera(1864-1956) was never far away.

Ranginui Whanau - Four men in a car went off the bluff and they are all buried at this cemetery

by Marshall’s farm. Materoa went off the road with a group. Ka hinga O te kuia O te Ngati Porou.

Koriniti Marae: We are welcomed on to this marae by the locals; we then look at their Matahiwi gallery with local arts and crafts. There is a wharenui and an Anglican church which we sit in while Pa Rawiri gives us more history. We are then invited into lunch. Fruit trees every - the huge apples are delicious and the oranges are sweet.

Matahiwi – Rua Pene lived here – Father Robert McGowan learnt his rongoa here. Kawana Mill: 1854 flour mill; restored building and museum, with millers cottage behind. Ranana - Ruaka Hall. Church of Sacred Heart.

Jerusalem/Hiruharama: As we round the corner the beautiful sight of the settlement of Hiruharama looms before us and a church with a prominent tall steeple is a statement of epiphany.

This steeple was erected by Pa Rawiri hanging from a harness attached to the helicopter as he guided it into place. We have arrived. Pa Rawiri goes to confirm our booking and we are to stay in this building that once housed those orphans the Sisters of Compassion nursed and nurtured.

We choose our beds and bring in our luggage. It is now time to start preparing the evening meal before we are required to assemble at the Patiarero marae for a welcome/powhiri. Down the hill to the marae we all go in readiness for our welcome which

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feature begins with a prayer at the gate. We are welcomed on to the marae and then we meet the locals. To the left of the wharenui is the burial ground of James K Baxter. Time to go back to the house to continue with the preparation of the meal as we are having guests for dinner - Sisters Christina and Teresa. Pa Rawiri is sharing the history of the locals about the swooping of the flock of ruru at a group of gang members dressed in their gang apparel when they brought Gabriel Taiwhatis’ body here for his tangi and burial.

A year later they returned dressed in formal attire with no further attacks. It is now time to eat and socialise, then it is bedtime for us all, as there is Mass at St Joseph’s church at 8am tomorrow.

Day 3: Everyone was up and ready to go to church where Fr David Moore led the mass. He gave an exceptional homily about the compassion given by the sisters to the children and the people, which is very relevant to Hiruharama, as Mother Aubert and the sisters are known as the Sisters of the Order of Compassion who enhance unconditional love.

Fr David also spoke about Edmund Rice who is the founder of the Christian Brothers movement, and they are remembered for the compassion they portrayed to the people. The interior of the church is magnificent, with a beautifully carved altar of Maori design and tukutuku panels adorn the walls.

The tukutuku panels were designed

by Pa Wiremu Te Awhitu the first Maori priest (1944). On the way back we visit the Rosary Garden, which has a magnificent statue of Our Lady adorning the garden and the Stations of the Cross.

The locals come back to join us for breakfast, and it is now time to clean up and then bid farewell.

Leslie thanks our hosts, and we are now on the final lap of our journey home. We stop in Turangi for a drink with something to eat. We bid Leslie farewell and it is home to Rotorua. We meet Pa Rawiri, Fr David and Br Vince in St Mary’s Rotorua car park for our final prayer

by Br Vince. This very humbling but informative pilgrimage has been enjoyed by all. For me, it revealed a well-loved and respected priest who exudes wairua to his people. He aha te mea nui o te ao he tangata, he tangata, he tangata.

What is the most important thing in the world, it is the people, the people, the people.

Te Hikoi Ki Whanganui: Ki Hiruharama-mai i te 4 o Aperira ki te 6 Aperira

na mema mo o ratou iwi, hapu Kua tae mai te karere, kua waipuketia te taone o Whanganui.

Te Ra Tuatahi: I wehe atu matou i Rotorua i te ata o te 4 o Aperira. Tekau ma rima matou i haere. E rua nga pirihi, ko pa Rawiri Gledhill, me pa Rawiri Moore, te tahi atu ko parata Vincent. Tekau ma rua nga wahine.

I whakaritea, ka tae ana matou ki te taone o Whanganui, me haere tuatahi matou ki te marae katorika o Te Rau Oriwa. Tenei marae kei raro i te whare karakia o Hato Mere.

I powhiritia mai matou e nga tangata whenua o Whanganui. He maha na tau (tekau ma rua) i noho a Pa Rawiri Gledhill hei pirihi mo tenei rohe.

I tera tau 16 o Hurae 2016 I haere ake ratou ki Murupara ki te tautoko, ki te whakanui i te ra whakamaumahara o te ekenga o nga tau rima tekau o pa Rawiri Gledhill hei pirihi.

I tono mai ratou kia haere atu i te taha o pa Rawiri Gledhill ki Whanganui. I te hiahia ratou ki te mihi mai ki a matou mo nga manaakitanga, nga tiakina, me nga aroha atu ki a ratou i te wa i a ratou i Murupara. Te mutunga o nga whaikorero me na mihi, ka timata te karakia o te miha ko pa Rawiri Gledhill, raua ko pa Marcus o tenei whare karakia nga pirihi.

Ka mutu te kai me nga mahi whakangahau ka tongohia nga whakaahua. Kua reri matou ki te wehe atu mo te marae o Kaiwhaiki, kei konei matou e moe ana mo tenei pa.

I tenei wa, kei te heke tonu te ua, kua timata te waipuke o te awa o Whanganui kua tae mai te marangai nei a “Debbie” Ka nui te paruheti o te awa, he nui nga rakau e tere haere ana i roto i te wai.

Ka tae matou ki te marae, ka karangahia matou, ko Kieran Simon te kaumatua.

Te mutunga o te kai me nga karakia, ka whakamohio matou i a matou ki a ratou. Nga korero me nga hitori o tenei marae.

I te tau 1852 ka whakatuhia te whare karakia katorika tuatahi.

Nga te kaha o Tuhimai ki te kauhau i te hahi katorika , ka huri etahi o nga Mihingare hei katorika.

Mai ra noa i te timatanga o te Hui Aranga ta ratou tautoko i tenei kaupapa. Wha tekau ma whitu nga whare nohotia, he marae, he kohanga reo me te whare karakia, me te kainga o hihita Makareta.

He whakaahua o nga tangata tane. To ratou hiahia ki te whakatu he pati Maori i te paremata, ko ratou

Te Ra Rua: Karakia, te miha i roto i te whare karakia paku, e pa Rawiri Gledhill raua ko pa Rawiri Moore. Ka maumauharatia a pa Henare Tait, ko tenei te ra o tona nehu.

I muri i te parakuihi ka haere matou ki Hiruharama.

Ko enei nga wahi i tu matou: Ka whakamarama a pa Rawiri Gledhill i nga hitori, nga korero me nga whanau o enei marae.

Ka tu matou i te taha o te huarahi, i tetahi wahi matakitaki, ki te titiro atu ki nga marae o Rarokia me Pungarehu e takoto mai ana, i raro.

Te Pa o Parekino: Kei te whakatikatia te whare karakia o Madeline Sophie. No konei te ingoa i hoatu ki te tamahine a kingi Tuheitea a Ngawai ko te ingoa “Te Paea.”

Pitangi: E ki ana ratou, na nga pi i kawe atu te whuru kino, ki konei. He nui nga tangata i mate, nga mea e noho ana i nga kainga i raro. Era i noho i nga kainga i runga i waimaria ratou, na te mea nga whaea Aubert ratou i tiaki.

Atene: Ko tenei te wahi i moe ai a whaea Aubert i roto i te pakorokoro mo nga poaka mo te po.

Ranana: Te horo o Ruakaka me te whare karakia o Te Ngakau Tapu o Hehu.

Hiruharama: Tu mai i runga te whare karakia te poupou tuanui. Na pa Rawiri Gledhill i hiki ki runga te whare karakia ma te waka topatopa. Te whare i noho ai matou, he whare manaakitanga tamariki kahore he matua, i te wa e noho ana a whaea Aubert me nga none Hihita Tino Aroha. i konei. ka karikia matou i mua i te powhiringa ki runga te marae o Patiarero.

I te taha matatou o te wharenui te wahi tapu. Kei konei a Heemi Baxter e tapuke ana. I te kai o te ahiahi ka haere mai nga none, a hihita Christina raua ko Terehia.

Ka whakarongo matou i nga korero a pa Rawiri mo nga tangata, me nga mahi i konei i mua.

Te Ra Toru: Nga karakia o te miha i roto i te whare karakia o Hato Hohepa. Ka pai te whakarongo ki te kauhau a pa Rawiri Moore, te aroha te tahi ki tetahi. Ka korero ia mo Edmund Rice te kaiarahi o nga Parata Karaitiana.

Ka mutu te miha, ka haere matou ki te parakuihi, i te taha o nga tangata o te wa kainga.

Ka whakareri matou ki te hoki ki Rotorua.

“E noho mai ra e hoa ma” kua tae ki wa kua hoki matou.

Ka tae matou ki Hato Mere i Rotorua ka tukua nga karakia whakamoemiti ki te Atua mo ana manaakitanga i a matou.

Ko te mutunga tenei o te hiko, e timatatia atu nei i konei.

Summary translated to Maori by Joan Nygard.

Te Whanau Ranginui: I mate nga tane e wha, i rere to ratou waka motoka ki te pari. i tapukehia ratou i te wahi tapu i te taha o te pamu a Mahara. Ko tetahi atu i aituahia i konei, he kuia no Ngati Porou, ko Materoa tona ingoa.

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