News & Events
Journeying Together – Hīkoi Ngātahi
Pastoral
Published on 28th Mar, 2024
A recap of the Synod on Synodality steps so far [..]
Gaza crisis: joint statement from Caritas agencies
Pastoral
Published on 28th Mar, 2024
Caritas Aotearoa, Australia, & Canada have issued a joint statement to their countries governments [..]
World Day of Prayer for Vocations – April 2024
Pastoral
Published on 28th Mar, 2024
Vocation Sunday is a worldwide day of prayer for vocations to the priesthood and religious life [..]
New co-chief executive for Compassion group
Pastoral
Published on 28th Mar, 2024
Deacon Rebecca Packer has been appointed as co-Chief Executive for the Sisters of Compassion [..]
Hope for Christian unity in a festival of new life
Pastoral
Published on 28th Mar, 2024
What does Christianity look like to those who are not Christian? [..]
Suzanne Aubert Rongoā Garden of native plants
Pastoral
Published on 28th Mar, 2024
A re-opening ceremony of the Suzanne Aubert Rongoā Garden was held in January [..]
World Day of Prayer for Vocations – April 2024
Pastoral
Published on 28th Mar, 2024
Former Army Chaplain Fr Brian Fennessy ED, reflects on the meaning of ANZAC Day [..]
The joy of the Resurrection – the grace of Easter believed
Pastoral
Published on 28th Mar, 2024
Lent has been a time of entering into the spiritual ‘land’ which is God’s domain [..]
Keep our free school lunches: Bishop Viard College students
Education
Published on 28th Mar, 2024
Students at Bishop Viard College have made a video discussing the benefits of free school lunches [..]
Bishops’ statement supporting Caritas Lent Appeal 2024
Pastoral
Published on 13th Mar, 2024
The bishops have written a letter asking everyone in our parishes to support the Caritas Lent Appeal [..]
New Chair for Council for Young People
Young Catholics
Published on 12th Mar, 2024
Nick Wilson of Palmerston North is the new chair of the Council for Young People [..]
Chrism Mass
Pastoral
Published on 11th Mar, 2024
Everyone is invited to attend the Chrism Mass on Tuesday 26 March, 12:05pm [..]
Letter to the People from Archbishop Paul Martin SM
Pastoral
Published on 7th Mar, 2024
Archbishop Paul has written a letter to the faithful following media stories about Cardinal John Dew [..]
Catholic College Student Awards 2023 & Leaders 2024
Education
Published on 6th Mar, 2024
Congratulations to all these learners from our Catholic colleges! [..]
Community reflections – a year on from Cyclone Gabrielle
Pastoral
Published on 4th Mar, 2024
People from the Hawke's Bay reflect on the impact of the devastating cyclone last year [..]
Pursuing the common good
Pastoral
Published on 3rd Mar, 2024
Bishop Peter Cullinane challenges Christians to promote the common good in our society now [..]
The Rātana Church – Te Haahi Rātana
Māori
Published on 3rd Mar, 2024
25 Jan and 8 Nov are anniversary days of the Rātana Church, founded by Tahupōtiki Wiremu Rātana [..]
New bishop receives warm welcome
Education
Published on 3rd Mar, 2024
St Mary’s Catholic School, Foxton weclomed Bishop John to their community in Feb [..]
Connecting with God at Life Teen Summer Camp 2024
Young Catholics
Published on 3rd Mar, 2024
More than 300 young participants, chaperones and volunteer leaders attended this year’s camp [..]
Fostering Christian musical talents
Young Catholics
Published on 3rd Mar, 2024
Festival One (formerly Parachute Christian Music Festival) celebrated its 10th anniversary in Jan [..]
May 2024 Funding Round | Catholic Charities Foundation
General
Published on 1st Mar, 2024
Applications for the May 2024 Catholic Charities funding round are now open [..]
Synod on Synodality - Phase Two
Pastoral
Published on 26th Feb, 2024
We are gearing up for the next phase of the Synod on Synodality [..]
Watch: New Zealand experiences on the Synod of Synodality
Pastoral
Published on 21st Feb, 2024
3 NZers have shared their experiences of the Holy Father’s Synod on Synodality in Rome last October [..]
Reflection from a Life Teen Summer Camper 2024
Young Catholics
Published on 16th Feb, 2024
Life Teen Summer Camp was held in January at St Peter's College in Cambridge [..]
Pastoral Letter on Anniversary of Cyclone Gabrielle
Bishop
Published on 13th Feb, 2024
I wanted to write this message to you, as you prepare to commemorate this week the first anniversary [..]
Letter from the West Bank
Pastoral
Published on 4th Feb, 2024
Br Peter Bray's final letter as vice-chancellor of Bethlehem University [..]
Synodal process powerful tool for Religious Life
Pastoral
Published on 4th Feb, 2024
Last November, Sr Margaret Anne attended meetings for Superior Generals of religious congregations [..]
Bishop Michael Gielen in Rome for international dialogue
Pastoral
Published on 4th Feb, 2024
Bishop Michael Gielen says it is a great privilege to be representing New Zealand in Rome [..]
Bishops seek to limit abortion by supporting young families
Pastoral
Published on 4th Feb, 2024
NZ Bishops want new Government to promote policies that reduce stresses that can lead to abortion [..]
“Behold I make all things new” – Rev 21:5
Young Catholics
Published on 4th Feb, 2024
Young Catholic adults from all over the country attended Hearts Aflame in January [..]
2024 clergy moves announced
Pastoral
Published on 4th Feb, 2024
The following clergy shifts have been announced for 2024 [..]
Catholic Education 2024 – looking ahead
Education
Published on 4th Feb, 2024
Every year is unique and has its issues and challenges and 2023 was no exception [..]
New Plymouth young Catholics well represented at Life Teen
Young Catholics
Published on 4th Feb, 2024
24 young people from the Catholic Parish of New Plymouth attended Life Teen Summer Camp in Jan [..]
Hamilton Diocese Job Vacancy
General
Published on 29th Jan, 2024
Pastoral Services Manager sought for Catholic Diocese of Hamilton [..]
Vacancies
General
Published on 25th Jan, 2024
A number of job vacancies are available across the country [..]
RIP Thomas Cardinal Williams 20 March 1930–22 December 2023
Pastoral
Published on 23rd Dec, 2023
Cardinal Tom Williams, ONZ, Archbishop Emeritus of Wellington has died, aged 93 [..]
NZ bishops give copy of ethics booklet to all MPs
Pastoral
Published on 14th Dec, 2023
The Catholic bishops have given a copy of their new ethics document to the new Parliament [..]
2024 Clergy Shifts - Diocese of Palmerston North
General
Published on 11th Dec, 2023
Bishop John would like to announce the Clergy shifts for 2024 [..]
Dannevirke celebrates 125 years of Catholic faith
Pastoral
Published on 11th Dec, 2023
St Joseph’s parish gathered in October to celebrate 125 years [..]
The world must unite in faith to tackle climate change
Pastoral
Published on 1st Dec, 2023
Climate change is truly the defining challenge of our generation [..]
Divine logic opens the way to an adventure of faith
Bishop
Published on 1st Dec, 2023
I have always loved the story that is told about Mother Teresa [..]
Caritas NZ launches appeal for Holy Land
Pastoral
Published on 1st Dec, 2023
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand welcomes donations to its special fund for the Holy Land [..]
Neuro specialist addresses post-Cyclone trauma issues
General
Published on 1st Dec, 2023
Trauma specialist Dr Andy Harkin led a workshop in Napier for mental-health practitioners in October [..]
Knights celebrate centenary
Pastoral
Published on 1st Dec, 2023
Two men were honoured at the KSCNZ centenary celebrations [..]
Caritas pleads for peace in Gaza
Pastoral
Published on 1st Dec, 2023
Caritas Internationalis has joined international appeals for a ceasefire in Gaza [..]
Te Kahu o te Ora flip book resource
Pastoral
Published on 22nd Nov, 2023
Te Ahu o te Ora: A Consistent Ethic of Life is now available online as an easy-to-read flip book [..]
Pleroma seeking new manager
General
Published on 13th Nov, 2023
Pleroma Christian Supplies is a not-for profit Catholic resource supplier in the Hawke's Bay [..]
Warning - Scam Calls Posing as our Priests
General
Published on 6th Nov, 2023
Scammers are contacting parishioners pretending to be local priests [..]
Notice to All Parishes – World day of the Poor
Pastoral
Published on 6th Nov, 2023
All parishes are encouraged to mark this day with an examination of the poor in each area [..]
A time of listening to the experience of many
Bishop
Published on 5th Nov, 2023
I am writing this in the last week of the Synod here in Rome [..]