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Covid-19 Protection Framework | Traffic lights
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Parishes across the Diocese of Palmerston North will be entering different traffic light settings
‘Let’s make it an adventure!’
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The Synod's consultation phase is now open and we encourage you to get involved.
The authority of service
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‘Synodality’ calls for all members of the Church to walk together and be of service to one another.
Pope opens landmark Synod
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Pope Francis calls everyone in the Church to participate.
Traffic lights, vaccine certificates and Church services
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The Government's new three-tiered framework will allow for more flexibility.
Listening, understanding, communicating in love
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Vaccination is here, becoming more and more accessible.
Tedium, grief, hope in a pandemic
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Tedium, grief, and hope are the three words that sum up my experience of lockdown.
We are all the people of God
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We are one, we are the people of God.
Community initiatives encourage vaccination
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Pasifika leaders and health providers are encouraging members of their communities to get vaccinated
Synod - 'Communion, Participation and Mission'
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Pope Francis has outlined his vision and hopes for the synod, which some Vatican commentators have d
The Living Gospel
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“Preach the Gospel at all times and if necessary, use words”.
St Peter’s national robots champs
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Students from St Peter’s College, Palmerston North, have again proved they are robotic champions.
St Patrick’s School Kaponga, centennial
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Taranaki primary school celebrates 100 years.
Job Advertisements: four roles in the Archdiocese
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Four roles are available in the Wellington Archdiocese team in leadership, administration, and more
Alert Level 2: What this means
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Updates and information on how the current COVID-19 Alert Level impacts our churches and communities
MFAT deal multiplies donations to Caritas
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Donors to Caritas NZ will have their donations multiplied thanks to a new partnership
COVID-19 vaccine and immunisation programme
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NZ Catholic bishops strongly urge everyone to get a Covid vaccine
On being an ‘upstander’
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Chris Harris, CEO Holocaust Centre New Zealand, spoke to Palmerston North’s interfaith group
The Hem of his Garmet - Men's Retreat
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OLOL Palmerston North is hosting a one-day men's retreat in August
Chris Skinner Concert - Feilding
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Fr Chris Skinner will be performing at St Bridgid's church on May 23
Papal Award Presentation to Tony Murphy
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Pope Francis has awarded the title Knight of the Order of Saint Gregory the Great to Tony Murphy
Job Vacancy - Archdiocese of Wellington
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The Archdiocese of Wellington is seeking an experienced social worker
Anzac Day, 25 April 2021
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Chaplain Brian Fennessy reflects on this National Day of Remembrance
Church leaders meet PM to talk vaccines, housing, poverty
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Christian faith leaders met with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern in March
Interfaith Committee marks 2nd anniversary of mosque attacks
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NZ Bishops’ Interfaith Committee sends letter of support to Muslim communities
Building safer communities together
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In the Diocese of Palmerston North, our mission is to build a Safeguarding culture in action
PN Interfaith event - Holocaust Memorial Day
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Members of all faith communities have a unique opportunity to see the Children’s Holocaust Memorial
Royal Commission on Abuse in Care – Faith-based Hearing
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The Royal Commission is holding Phase 2 of its hearings into redress by faith-based institutions
Caritas welcomes climate report
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Caritas urges widespread Catholic involvement in making submissions on the recent report
Landmark study on the Irish in New Zealand
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In Jan 2021 the Irish Embassy in New Zealand launched a landmark study of Irish people in Aotearoa
Slavery-free Easter chocolate
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With Easter coming up, how can we make sure our chocolate is slavery-free?
New Zealand’s Climate Commission work ‘absolutely vital’
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Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand has been engaging with the new Climate Change Commission since 2020
Caritas funding to Fiji after cyclones
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Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand has sent solidarity funding to its long-term partners in Fiji
Institutions lead the way in divestment from fossil fuels
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Faith institutions around the world are committing to a brighter and cleaner future
COVID-19 vaccine
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New Zealand’s Catholic bishops are strongly urging everyone to get a Covid-19 vaccine
Catholic Church will listen to learn from abuse survivors
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The Church is determined to listen, learn, and reflect on the evidence of abuse survivors
Royal Commission on Abuse in Care – this week
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From Nov 30 the Royal Commission is holding public hearings for faith-based cases of abuse
Joy Cowley takes an Ignatian journey
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Joy Cowley has released a new book of spiritual reflections
Caritas Aotearoa says Thank You
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Caritas director and staff are taking to the road to visit and say thank you to communities
Kua oti kaota taotu te pihere – We are all connected
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The Bishops' 2020 Election Statement begins with a quotation from Pope Francis’ Laudato si'
General Manager praised for pastoral approach
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Tony Murphy has retired after 18 years in the role
General Elections 2020
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Information on the general elections in October
New Zealand Bishops’ 2020 Election Statement
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The NZ Catholic Bishops’ election statement encourages informed participation
Catholic Church welcomes publishing of Inquiry details
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The Church has welcomed the publication by the Royal Commission into Abuse in Care
Church welcomes Royal Commission’s Marylands inquiry
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The Royal Commission has launched an enquiry into Christchurch school Marylands
COVID-19 Update for our Communities
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Info on celebration of Mass, contact tracing, and prayer resources
Flashes of Insight – Let’s talk liturgy!
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Join us in an international conversation with Professor Thomas O’Loughlin
New General Manager Welcomed
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Liam Greer was welcomed into the role of Diocesan General Manager on July 14
SVDP launches National Recovery Appeal
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The goal is to provide people with economic, social and emotional support
Budget 2020
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Catholic organisations respond to the Budget delivered on Thursday, 14 May 2020