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Bishop John Adams was Ordained and Installed at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit on 30 September 2023

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It is precisely this path of synodality which God expects of the Church of the third millennium.

Pope Francis

Love is like the pendulum of a clock which sets all the other parts in motion.

Suzanne Aubert Meri Hōhepa

Chrism Mass

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Published on 11th Mar, 2024

Everyone is invited to attend the Chrism Mass on Tuesday 26 March, 12:05pm [..]

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Community reflections – a year on from Cyclone Gabrielle

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Published on 4th Mar, 2024

People from the Hawke's Bay reflect on the impact of the devastating cyclone last year [..]

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Central Catholic NZ
Awesome news! Nick Wilson, the Diocesan Young Catholics Team Leader, is the new chair of the bishops' Council for Young People.Kia ora Nick Wilson of Palmerston North Diocese, the new chair of the bishops' Council for Young People. Nick is the Diocesan Young Catholics Team Leader for the Diocese of Palmerston North. He looks forward to implementing elements of Christus Vivit – Christ is Alive (Pope Francis’ 2019 apostolic exhortation to young people); as well as updating Hikoi Tahi (the safeguarding and health and safety framework for young church ministry); and overseeing the coordination of the national pilgrimage to the 2027 World Youth Day in Seoul, South Korea. Nick also has a strong interest in ngā rangatahi Māori Katorika (young Catholic Māori). Details: www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/nwilson-cyp/ ... See MoreSee Less
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