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Christmas Reconciliation times
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Find out when your parish is offering reconciliation before Christmas
Catholic women recognised for service
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Seven Whanganui women have been acknowledged for their years of service to the SVDP Society
Rongotea Rosary Commemoration
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Bishop Owen Dolan led the congregation in a decade of the Rosary on Nov 3
Protestors say ‘No’ to Euthanasia Bill
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Several hundred protesters gathered outside Parliament on the day of the 3rd reading
End of Life Choice Bill passes final reading
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The Bill passed its 3rd reading in Parliament on Wednesday 13 November
The Season of Advent – Te Wā o te Aweneti
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We prepare for the celebration of Christ’s birth during Advent
One Body in Christ
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Cardinal John Dew visited the Diocese of Palmerston North on November 5
New Zealand Catholic Bishops Meet Pope
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The NZ Catholic bishops met Pope Francis on Monday 28 October
Interfaith Resource
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An outline from the recent interfaith celebration
Venerable Suzanne Aubert: A missionary who made NZ her home
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Suzanne Aubert Celebration Day, Sunday 6 October
A King Crowned In Pain Nailed To His Throne
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On the last Sunday of each liturgical year, the Church celebrates the Feast of Christ the King
We go forward together seeking unity
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Mons Walsh conveyed his thanks for all the support received following Bishop Charles' resignation
Benedict XV: Pope of Peace
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This year's special Missionary Month marked the 100th anniversary of 'Maximum Illud'
He Hīkoi Whakapono: A Journey of Faith
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This month we journey to the eastern-central region of Taranaki
Reaching out to hearts and minds creatively
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Pope Francis has asked us to reach out with open arms to migrants and refugees around the world
Palmerston North Diocese Jubilee Mass
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The Diocese celebrated its annual Jubilee Mass on 2 October
Seeds of Hope
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Caritas launched its 2019 State of the Environment for Oceania Report on 4 October
Prayers for peace held at places of worship
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Places of worship opened their doors for people to pray for world peace
Deacon Ordination
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Trung Nguyen was ordained as a deacon on 21 September
NZ bishops discuss Suzanne Aubert in Rome
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During October, the New Zealand bishops met in Rome for their Ad Limina visit
The Future’s Name is Hope
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Cardinal John Dew has been appointed Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Palmerston North
Church bell rings again
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The Catholic Parish of Whanganui has a new bell and tower
Thermals for Winter Warmth
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Thermals for Children provided new thermals to hundreds of children
Befriending the Old Testament: Part 8
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Dr Elizabeth Julian rsm concludes her eight-part series about the Old Testament
The Rich Man and Lazarus
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A reflection on the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Social Justice Week: 8–14 September
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This year's theme is 'fairness'
Proposed abortion law disregards rights of unborn child
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Dr John Kleinsman discusses the proposed revision of NZ's abortion laws
Come and join us
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St Vincent de Paul’s feast day is on 27 September
Befriending the Old Testament: Part 7
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How do we deal with the violence attributed to God?
Jubilarians celebrate
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Bishop Owen Dolan, Mons David Bell and Fr Peter Fahy celebrate on July 27
NZCBC urges Catholics to speak out against abortion reform
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"Protecting life ... stands at the core of our Catholic faith"
Abortion is both a health issue and a justice issue
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The NZ Catholic Bishops respond to the Abortion Law Bill
Welcome Isabella McCafferty
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Issy started a new role as Parish and Pastoral Support Coordinator
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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August 15 is the Feast of the Assumption
National Vocations Awareness Week
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National Vocations Awareness Week is 4 – 11 August 2019
Catholic Thinking – The Apprentices of Jesus
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Prof. Thomas O’Loughlin discusses being a follower of Christ
Rohingya – a protracted emergency Monsoon Floods, Landslides
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Caritas NZ is launching an appeal to assist Caritas Bangladesh
Apprentices to Christ – learning by doing
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Prof Thomas O'Loughlin visited the Diocese of Palmerston North in July
He Hīkoi Whakapono: A Journey of Faith
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A look into the Catholic Parish of Hawera
Video insights into prison chaplaincy
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The NZCBC have released a video promoting Catholic Prison Chaplaincy
Justice Peace and Development Commission Hui
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The Commission held a strategic planning hui on Sunday July 14
Befriending the Old Testament: Part 6
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Are the stories in the Old Testament true?
Laity lead Sunday Services
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Parishioners celebrated Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion at the Cathedral
Tree planted at Rongotea
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A tree was planted in the grounds of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Rongotea
Ordination to the priesthood of Vui Hoang
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Fr Vui was ordained a priest of the PN Diocese on June 29
Human Trafficking, Modern Slavery, Exploitation
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30 July is World Day against Human Trafficking
Contradicting ourselves with well-being
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"We seem to be a nation in conflict with itself..."
Te Rōpū Tautoko
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Message of Support for the Royal Commission into Abuse in Care from Te Rōpū Tautoko
Befriending the Old Testament: Part 5
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Where did the inspiration for the OT come from?
Whanganui celebrates Suzanne Aubert's birthday
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Wednesday 19 June marked Suzanne Aubert's 184th birthday