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Review of End of Life Choice Act: submissions now open
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The first review, overseen by the Ministry of Health, is currently taking place
Sisters conserve rare flag
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A rare military flag has received much needed conservation work from the Carmelite Sisters
Letter from Archbishop Paul Martin
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A Vatican-led review of an abuse complaint against Cardinal John Dew dating to the 1970s has conclud
'No Faith in Fossil Fuels' Climate Action Week
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We invite you to participate in No Faith in Fossil Fuels Climate Action Week from 3 May to 12 May
May 2024 Funding Round | Catholic Charities Foundation
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Applications for the May 2024 Catholic Charities funding round are now open
Hamilton Diocese Job Vacancy
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Pastoral Services Manager sought for Catholic Diocese of Hamilton
Vacancies
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A number of job vacancies are available across the country
2024 Clergy Shifts - Diocese of Palmerston North
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Bishop John would like to announce the Clergy shifts for 2024
Neuro specialist addresses post-Cyclone trauma issues
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Trauma specialist Dr Andy Harkin led a workshop in Napier for mental-health practitioners in October
Pleroma seeking new manager
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Pleroma Christian Supplies is a not-for profit Catholic resource supplier in the Hawke's Bay
Warning - Scam Calls Posing as our Priests
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Scammers are contacting parishioners pretending to be local priests
WelCom wins 2023 Australasian Catholic press award
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WelCom won the award for Best Layout and Design for a Printed Publication at the 2023 ACPA awards
Catholic cathedral clean-up complete
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The Cathedral of the Holy Spirit reopened last month after an arson attack in April
Farewell to Sr Cecily Finucane
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The Sisters of Mercy’s presence in Palmerston North has come to an end
Bishops urge politicians to focus on real issues, not trivia
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The NZ Catholic Bishops have released their 2023 Election Statement
WelCom wins a top award at 2023 ACPA conference
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WelCom won 'Best Layout and Design for a Printed Publication'
Abuse should never have happened
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Catholic bishops say abhorrent abuse at Marylands and Hebron Trust should never have happened
2023 Parish & School Celebrations
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Preparations are underway for several parish and school anniversary celebrations this year
Community Evenings: Understanding and Recognising PTSD
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The cyclone caused immense physical and psychological harm to people we love and care about
Vatican issues synod on synodality working document
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The working document for the first global session on the Synod on Synodality, released by the Vatica
Building a Climate of Hope: Conversation Starters
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The Palmerston North Interfaith Group and All Saints Green Task Force have organised a series of
E tū mana o Te Ao: Building a Climate of Hope
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A series of webinars from the RDC Climate Action Group will be held June 14-July 5 2023
Hands up for New Zealand Sign Language
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8–14 May 2023, is organised by Deaf Aotearoa to raise awareness of the language and culture of NZ
Growing Thriving Lives in the Pacific and Asia
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Out of the lingering economic and health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, and in the face of
Whānau Mercy Ministries launched
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Ngā Whaea Atawhai o Aotearoa Sisters of Mercy New Zealand launched their new Whānau Mercy Ministries
Damian Dempsey appointed new Executive Director of the NZCBC
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Damian Dempsey has been appointed the new Executive Director of the NZ Catholic Bishops Conference
Fire at Cathedral of the Holy Spirit
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The Cathedral is closed indefinitely after a fire was lit inside the day chapel
NZ – middling performer in Mass attendance
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Which country has the highest Catholic Mass attendance?
REMOVAL OF COVID RESTRICTIONS
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All restrictions during mass have now been lifted
Bishops support 'Staying Safe on Social Media' campaign
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New Zealand’s Catholic bishops are supporting a campaign to help people stay safe on social media
May 2023 Funding Round | Catholic Charities Foundation
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Parish groups, agencies and church organisations that provide a helping hand by supporting Families
Salvation Army State of the Nation 2023 report
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Social pressures in NZ are rising, according to the Salvation Army’s sixteenth annual report
Cyclone Relief Help & Support
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Some of the many initiatives that have been established to support the recovery efforts of
Catholic leaders pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
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Catholic leaders have paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II following her death on September 8
Life commitment in truth, peace and love
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Religious Sisters, family and friends gathered at St Mary's Church in Whanganui
Māori Language Week – Te Wiki o te Reo Māori
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12 - 18 September is Māori Language Week
Bishops urge action on Palestine
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Bishops write letter calling for action to end Palestinian suffering
New Zealand palliative care grossly underfunded
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The Ministry of Health has six full-time positions dedicated to ‘assisted dying’ but no team dedicat
Birthday blessings to parish treasures
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Parishioners of the Catholic Parish of Whanganui celebrate three 90th birthdays
A compliment Christians pay to one another
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Synodality is about building one another up in the love of Christ.
Pre-Synod hui for Palmerston North and Wellington dioceses
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The final step in the diocesan ‘listening phase’.
Suzanne Aubert’s path to sainthood delayed by Vatican
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Vatican medical council attribute 'miracle' to medical science.
Passing of kaumatua
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We recognise and honour the many and varied contributions of those who have passed.
Cullinane stained-glass windows brought ‘home’
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The windows link to Cullinane College’s legacy and acknowledge its past journey.
Let us remember the Golden Rule
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We can all play a part in helping one another to respect the human dignity of all.
New Mission Centre for Napier Parish
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Te Pārihi Katorika ki Ahuriri will serve as a missionary outreach centre for the parish.
Holy Week 2022 | Timetable
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Find out what is happening during Holy Week across the Diocese.
For a Synodal Church – everyone has a part to play
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'The Synod is for everyone, and it is meant to include everyone…Let everyone come in…'
Cardinal gives guidelines for Easter liturgies
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The relaxation of the Red setting regulations is a ‘blessing which comes in time for Easter'.
Synod-related survey reaches beyond Church boundaries
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NZ's Catholic Church invites Catholics and non-Catholics to provide their feedback.