Diversity at a table does not mean that any one stops being who they are. The presence of others in fact enhances me...

Bishop Charles

Thom Saywell, Youth Minister

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The Holy Spirit is an unmerited gift, to be received with gratitude, making room for his boundless creativity...

Pope Francis

Acquire the habit of speaking to God as if you were alone with Him, familiarly and with confidence and love...

St Alphonsus Liguori, August 1

Diocese of Palmerston North

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Catholic Prison Chaplain – Part-time

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Based at Hawke’s Bay Regional Prison - Hastings. Apply now! [..]

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Gender diversity in schools

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NCRS produces document offering guidance on gender diversity discussions [..]

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Wednesday November 28th

Read Bishop Charles Drennan's homily from the Solemnity of Christ the King 👑

"We are not called to set up a pious walled city but we Christians are called to permeate every community every entity every organization or business for the good, working for justice and integrity and fairness..." ... See MoreSee Less

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