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Bishops Issue Letter on Occasion of Royal Commission Apology
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Earlier this week, we bishops gathered together and listened as the Prime Minister apologised to
Truly listening to others
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I write this editorial comment to you from Rome [in September] where, along with Bishop Richard
NZ’s ‘baby bishops’ attend bishops’ school in Rome
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Two New Zealand bishops, Richard Laurenson and John Adams, attended the Baby Bishops course in Rome
Remembering St John Paul II’s inspiring evangelisation
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Pope Francis is often quoted as having said, as a Catholic community, we are less living in an era
Finitude and the empty tomb
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"There are a number of issues that the modern secular world is reluctant to speak about"
Pastoral Letter on Anniversary of Cyclone Gabrielle
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I wanted to write this message to you, as you prepare to commemorate this week the first anniversary
Divine logic opens the way to an adventure of faith
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I have always loved the story that is told about Mother Teresa
A time of listening to the experience of many
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I am writing this in the last week of the Synod here in Rome
Excited by that ‘Catholic breadth’
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An interview with Bishop John Adams
Huge gathering for Bishop John’s ordination
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Father John Adams was ordained and installed as the third Bishop of Palmerston North on 30 Sept 2023
The Church is a tremendous force for good in the world
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I have a little litmus test when I meet someone who wishes to discuss the Catholic Church
Episcopal Ordination and Installation of Fr John Adams
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Saturday 30 September 2023 at 11.00am. All members of our Catholic community and guests are welcome
A letter from Bishop-elect John Adams
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Bishop-elect John has written a letter to the people of the Diocese of Palmerston North
Bishop-elect John Adams
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We express our gratitude and warmest congratulations to Bishop-elect John as takes on this new role.
Father John Adams appointed as Bishop of Palmerston North
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Pope Francis has chosen Father John Adams to be the new bishop of Palmerston North
Cyclone Gabrielle Appeal Update
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Through very generous contributions from parishioners, schools, and other dioceses our Cyclone Appea
Coadjutor Archbishop Paul Martin SM succeeds Cardinal John
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Cardinal John remains as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Palmerston North and continues wi
Special Announcement – Friday 5 May 2023
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Cardinal John Dew's final newsletter
‘Where true Charity is dwelling, God is present there’
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Easter 2023 was very different from all other Easters in my almost 47 years of priesthood
Special newsletter – Cardinal John Dew
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This Newsletter comes to you a bit out of sync from the normal fortnightly message I send
Living the Gospel in our everyday life
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We live in an age in which we are told to be careful of so many things
Cyclone Gabrielle Statement 24 February 2023
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Your response to our diocesan Cyclone Appeal has been wonderful. We as a diocese are very grateful
Cyclone Relief Appeal
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Donate today to help families and communities who have been affected by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Statement following Cyclone Gabrielle
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Cyclone Gabrielle has caused widespread damage and suffering for many people
NZ Catholic Church leaders publish statement of commitments
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The bishops and the leaders of religious orders of the Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand have
Br Peter Bray 2023 | Greetings From Palestine Presentations
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Come and meet Brother Peter Bray, FSC when he visits our diocese
God lives among us – reflection and blessings for Christmas
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Cardinal John Dew's message for Christmas 2022
Growing in the fruits of the Holy Spirit
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“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness"
Restrictions lifted, end of Sunday Obligation dispensation
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The bishops have issued the attached letter removing restrictions on attending Mass
Queen Elizabeth II and her devotion to God
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We have heard so much in recent days about the life of Queen Elizabeth II
Like charity, Christian unity begins at home
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Part 2 of Bishop Peter Cullinane's article on the Traditional Latin Mass
NZ national Synod synthesis published
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Six strong themes have emerged from the diocesan and national Synod processes undertaken in the Cath
Apostolic Letter Desiderio Desideravi (Pope Francis)
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Pope Francis has written the Apostolic Letter to recall the profound meaning of Eucharistic celebrat
Hui creates national Synod synthesis
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About 80 representatives from the country's six Catholic dioceses and other entities met
Four winners named in the 2022 Delargey Awards
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Four people nominated for their outstanding work in Catholic youth ministry are winners in the 2022
Four winners named in the 2022 Delargey Awards
Young Catholics
Four people nominated for their outstanding work in Catholic youth ministry are winners in the 2022
Catholic bishops welcome Covid restrictions easing
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The Catholic bishops of Aotearoa New Zealand are relieved that the use of vaccine passes is ending a
NZ Catholics urged to join in prayer for Ukraine
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Catholics in Aotearoa are being asked to visit their churches next Friday to join in prayer
Hikoi Wairua | Te Ara a Maria in Diocese of Palmerston North
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To celebrate the rededication, our Bishops have commissioned a new piece of art.
Mass for all under “traffic light" plan
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The Catholic bishops of Aotearoa New Zealand will ensure vaccinated and unvaccinated people can safe
Guidelines | working with people who choose “assisted dying"
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The bishops have written a pastoral statement and a set of guidelines for chaplains, priests and ...
Statement to the Diocese - Synod 2021-2023
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The synodal process is both a global and local experience. Pope Francis is addressing the whole worl
Catholic vaccine campaign
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A new Catholic Church campaign supporting the Covid-19 vaccine programme
Expanded Synod of Bishops’ process
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The views of every Catholic in Aotearoa New Zealand will be sought during an expanded Synod of Bisho
Being part of a faith community
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Over Anzac weekend I returned to the parish in which I was born and grew up
Easter Blessings to all
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I am praying and hoping that the life of the Risen Jesus is awakened in a new way in your hearts
Catholic Church Makes Apology For Abuse
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The Catholic Church in NZ has made a formal apology to victims and survivors of abuse
Our failures
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On 25 March Cardinal John will speak at the Phase 2 Hearings of Inquiry into Abuse in Care
Lent is a time to make deep changes in our lives
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‘When we are not absorbed by the mission, internal problems are magnified.’
Patience
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Last Saturday evening when the announcement was made that Auckland was going back into Level Three
“And the centre is Christ.”
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Two weeks ago, at his usual Wednesday Audience Pope Francis said “Mass cannot simply be listened to"