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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

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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

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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

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Excited by that ‘Catholic breadth’

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An interview with Bishop John Adams

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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Cyclone Gabrielle Appeal Update

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Through very generous contributions from parishioners, schools, and other dioceses our Cyclone Appea

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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

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Special Announcement – Friday 5 May 2023

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Cardinal John Dew's final newsletter

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‘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

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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

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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

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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

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Cyclone Relief Appeal

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Donate today to help families and communities who have been affected by Cyclone Gabrielle.

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Statement following Cyclone Gabrielle

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Cyclone Gabrielle has caused widespread damage and suffering for many people

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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

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Br Peter Bray 2023 | Greetings From Palestine Presentations

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Come and meet Brother Peter Bray, FSC  when he visits our diocese

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God lives among us – reflection and blessings for Christmas

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Cardinal John Dew's message for Christmas 2022

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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"

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Restrictions lifted, end of Sunday Obligation dispensation

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The bishops have issued the attached letter removing restrictions on attending Mass

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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

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Like charity, Christian unity begins at home

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Part 2 of Bishop Peter Cullinane's article on the Traditional Latin Mass

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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

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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

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Hui creates national Synod synthesis

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About 80 representatives from the country's six Catholic dioceses and other entities met

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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 ...

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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

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Catholic vaccine campaign

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A new Catholic Church campaign supporting the Covid-19 vaccine programme

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Our failures

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On 25 March Cardinal John will speak at the Phase 2 Hearings of Inquiry into Abuse in Care

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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.’

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Patience

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Last Saturday evening when the announcement was made that Auckland was going back into Level Three

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“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"

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Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse

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As you will be aware the Royal Commission of Inquiry is holding a public hearing from Nov 30

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Fraternity and Social Friendship

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Last Saturday Pope Francis visited Assisi, where he signed his new Encyclical ...

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Moving ahead safely and with hope, patience and kindness

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There has been a lot of debate online about impact on the Church from the Covid-19 pandemic ...

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A continuing apostolate: Bishop Peter Cullinane

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April this year marked 40 years since Peter Cullinane was ordained Bishop the Palmerston North

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Worshipping together in our faith communities

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The last day of the month of May will be Pentecost Sunday...

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