The Diocese of Palmerston North is excited to announce the Jubilee Youth Festival 2025, a day-long celebration for young people across the diocese as part of the global Church’s Year of Jubilee.

The festival will take place on Saturday, 2 August 2025, at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit and Te Rau Aroha – The Catholic Diocesan Centre in Palmerston North, running from 10:45am to 8:30pm.

Held in unity with the global Jubilee for Youth, this event invites young people to encounter faith in a fresh and joyful way through Mass, inspiring talks, worship, games, workshops, adoration, reconciliation, and a party to finish the night.

“We believe in the Palmerston North Diocese that we have the absolute best young people in the world — and we want to celebrate you!” says Nick Wilson, on behalf of the Festival Organising Team.

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, 2 August 2025

Time: 10:45am – 8:30pm

Location: Cathedral of the Holy Spirit & Te Rau Aroha, Palmerston North

Cost: $10 per person

Optional Overnight Stay: $5 koha (marae-style at local church halls – bring mattress and bedding)

Overnight accommodation is available for groups who are travelling from out of town and can’t return the same night. Group leaders are responsible for supervision overnight, as festival organisers will not be staying onsite.

How to Register:

Step 1: A group leader (e.g. Youth Minister, Teacher, Chaplain) registers the group using this link:
👉 https://forms.gle/uhui7YzANkcnojf38
🗓️ Deadline: Wednesday 16 July

Step 2: After registering, group leaders will receive a custom link to share with young people for individual registrations.
🗓️ Deadline: Sunday 27 July

Step 3: Group leaders must also organise adult chaperones for their group (ratios: 1:6 for the day, 1:5 for overnight). A separate Adult Leader Registration Form will be provided.
🗓️ Deadline: Sunday 27 July

Step 4: Group leaders are responsible for organising travel and logistics.

Step 5: 🎉 Come ready for an unforgettable day of faith, fun, and celebration!

What to Expect:

Mass with Bishop John

Inspiring speakers and workshops

Games, activities, and a talent show

Worship, adoration, reconciliation

A high-energy closing party

For questions or more info, please contact:
📧 Nick Wilson – [email protected]

Let’s come together to celebrate the joy, faith, and energy of our young Church. See you there!