Station 15: Episode 52 — Pope speaks to NZ bishops…and the world
In the first episode of 2012, the panel chats about Pope Benedict’s speech to bishops from New Zealand and the Pacific, his speech to the dozens of ambassadors to the Vatican and the surging Catholic candidate for the Republican presidential candidate. We also talk about the “head-hunting” of an Australian priest to be the new rector of the New Zealand diocesan seminary. For some additional reading, here’s a link to a piece on former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum. And for some additional listening, here’s an ABC Radio interview with Msgr Peter Jeffrey.
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Station XV: Episode 51 — Happy news, smiling Pope, Happy Christmas
In this month’s episode of The 15th Station, the two-man panel of James and Gavin connects from each side of the Tasman Sea to discuss some of the big stories of the past month. The New Zealand bishops are in Rome for their ad limina visit, there’s talk of a full diocesan seminary in Auckland and we reflect on what Catholic News Service has found to be the biggest stories of 2011. There’s also time to chat about a complicated situation in New South Wales about admission protocols for a Catholic school in New South Wales, but we finish with a story that even brought a smile to the Pope’s face. On behalf of the team that makes The 15th Station possible, we wish you all a Happy and Holy Christmas and best wishes for a great 2011 — with more Station 15 podcasts as your New Year’s Resolution.
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Station XV: Episode 50 — Elections, succession and ammunition
In this, the 50th episode of The 15th Station, the panel discusses the upcoming New Zealand general election, including the views of the two main parties’ leaders on a contentious moral issue, as well as changes to the closeness of Catholics to Britain’s throne, a call for better homilies and plea from bishops in the US to parishioners that they don’t “pack heat” when they head to church. Never a dull moment on the 50th episode of New Zealand’s first Catholic podcast.
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Station XV – Episode 45: Benedict in Croatia and at the breakfast table
In this month’s episode, Pope Benedict is making his presence felt to the ends of the earth — and beyond. We discuss his visit to Croatia, his conversation with astronauts and him being featured on American breakfast TV. We also look at how a priest shortage might impact schools and a billboard controversy in Australia. A busy show!!
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Station XV — Episode 44: Blessed John Paul II (and others)
In this month’s episode of The 15th Station, there’s the usual mix of good and bad news as we cover the wonderful occasion marking the beatification of Blessed John Paul II, the death of Osama bin Laden, some good news for the Catholic Church in New Zealand and a couple of other stories that caught our eye. We hope you enjoy the show.
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Station XV — Episode 42: Quakes and mitres
The Christchurch earthquake dominates this month’s Station 15 episode as New Zealanders continue to come to terms with one of this country’s most destructive natural disasters. The days surrounding the quake were particularly eventful for one Christchurch priest, who saw his parish church suffer extensive damage in the same week as his announcement as the new bishop for Palmerston North. Those stories and more on Episode 42…
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Station XV – Episode 41 – Popes, Presidents and PMs
This month we discuss the upcoming beatification of Pope John Paul II, the “early days” of Pope Benedict XVI’s pontificate, the Prime Minister at a Christian Music Festival, Jesus vs. Barack Obama and the iPhone app for Confession. Follow us at facebook.com/station15 or twitter.com/station15.
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Station XV – Episode 40 – Face the facts
It’s a political show to start 2011 as we talk about the Pope’s comments on Pakistan, Cardinal Pell’s notes to “Catholic” politicians, China’s comments to the Pope on “religious freedom” in China, and the need to GPS-track holy items?!? What is the world coming to! Follow us on twitter.com/station15 or facebook.com/station15.
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Station XV – Episode 39 – Happy Christmas 2010!
Wow – another year has just raced past. So, for the last show of the year, we talk about the Pike River mining disaster, the Pope’s comments on condoms and AIDS, the arrival of the new Mass translation, the latest God debate featuring Tony Blair, and the shortage of exorcists?!? Follow us on twitter.com/station15 or facebook.com/station15 and have a wonderful Christmas!
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Station XV – Episode 37 – Papal Praise and Santa Sacking
The Holy Father’s much-anticipated visit to the UK has come and gone. The members of the Station 15 panel offer their thoughts on the trip in this month’s episode, and also look at IVF, amendments to the introduction of the new Roman Missal in New Zealand and the plans of some German Catholics to sack Santa Claus. Follow us at facebook.com/station15 or twitter.com/station15
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