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Residential Silent Individually Guided Retreat 2020
Pastoral
You're invited to a 6 day silent retreat in October
Newly ordained priest for Palmerston North Diocese
Pastoral
Trung Nguyen was ordained as a priest on 6 June 2020
Cathedral of the Holy Spirit
Pastoral
The Cathedral, designed by architect Frederick de Jersey Clere, was opened in 1925
Solidarity: Lockdowns and Black Lives Matter
Pastoral
How did you experience the COVID19 lockdowns? Was it positive, difficult, what happened to you?
Special Bible for New Zealand Police
Pastoral
At Bible Society, we appreciate the good work the New Zealand Police have done and continue to do
Ngā Whaea Atawhai: Sisters of Mercy, sisters of prayer
Pastoral
Dr Areti Metuamate and his wife spent time living with the Sisters of Mercy in Wellington
Masses resume & parishes open
Pastoral
A Pastoral Letter from our bishops on returning to Mass and 'Leaving the Closed Room'
Alert Level 2 and parishes
Pastoral
Some parish activities to resume, but mass still unavailable
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (25-31 May)
Pastoral
Celebrated between Ascension and Pentecost Sundays each year
Palmerston North ordination postponed
Pastoral
Deacon Trung Nguyen was due to be ordained for the Palmerston North diocese on April 18
Good Shepherd Sunday
Pastoral
I am the gate. Whoever enters through me will be saved and will come in and go out and find pasture
The Worker
Pastoral
A reflection by Msgr Gerard Burns for the feast of St Joseph the Worker
Breathe Life
Pastoral
A Pentecost Reflection for Sunday 31 May 2020
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Pastoral
The week of prayer is to be held 25–31 May this year
Marking 5 Years of Laudato si’
Pastoral
This year is the fifth anniversary of the publication of Pope Francis’ encyclical
Pope Francis – Letter for the Month of May
Pastoral
It is traditional in this month to pray the Rosary at home
Essential workers – at the centre
Pastoral
These essential workers do their job day in and day out, pandemic or no
Coronavirus and the Eucharist
Pastoral
Thomas O’Loughlin shares his observations from the UK
God Present In Our Darkest Hour
Pastoral
All Anzac Day services around the country have been cancelled
Bishops disappointed at disregard for rights of unborn
Pastoral
The abortion Bill ignores the fact there are at least two human lives involved in every pregnancy
Priests attending the sick
Pastoral
Communion to the sick is not able to happen at this time
Fixing our gaze on Christ
Pastoral
Lenten reflections from Cardinal John Dew
Resources for difficult time
Pastoral
Some aids to reflection and prayer in this time of pandemic
Christian Mission - Fr Jamie Calder
Pastoral
How can we truly be on mission and be fully ourselves?
Funerals, sacraments and parish activities during COVID-19
Pastoral
In his letter to parishioners Cardinal John Dew set some restrictions to parish activities
Landmark meeting leaves lasting legacy
Pastoral
The Document on Human Fraternity is a milestone between all faiths
Bishops warn proposed abortion law removes unborn rights
Pastoral
The NZ Catholic Bishops have made a statement on the proposed abortion law
Pōwhiri for Dr Areti Metuamate
Pastoral
Dr Areti Metuamate, Director of Te Kupenga, was welcomed on Feb 10
Warm welcome for priests in Hastings
Pastoral
Welcome to Fr Marcus Francis and Fr Anthony Htun
Dannevirke Vincentians recognised
Pastoral
Members of St Joseph’s Conference were recognised for their years of service
Still lighting fires at 90
Pastoral
Sister Josepha O’Connor has been teaching literacy at Whanganui men’s prison for 6 years
Remembering the Women in Lent
Pastoral
Sr Elizabeth Julian reflects on the important women in scripture
Cardinal Tom Williams – 60 Year Jubilee
Pastoral
Read his homily at his 60th Jubilee celebration
Why study theology? Part 4
Pastoral
Prof. Thomas O’Loughlin continues his theology series
Coronavirus: how will it affect our parishes?
Pastoral
Parishes have been advised to take specific health precautions
Shaping the Mission: Takirua 2020
Pastoral
The national conference for those involved in youth, marriage and other Catholic pastoral ministries
Shaping the Mission: Takirua 2020
Young Catholics
The national conference for those involved in youth, marriage and other Catholic pastoral ministries
Christian Meditation Community Day
Pastoral
Vincent Maire will present on meditation, presence and care of the dying
Caritas supports Samoa during measles outbreak
Pastoral
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand has been working in response to the measles epidemic in Samoa
Church Responds to Australian Bushfires
Pastoral
The Australian Bishops’ Conference asked for prayers for those affected by the fires in Australia
Faith Communities Come Together
Pastoral
Palmerston North’s Interfaith Group held their annual ‘Faith Family Feast’ event in November
He Hīkoi Whakapono: A Journey of Faith
Pastoral
A brief look at the pastoral area of Inglewood and Waitara
Hamilton priest is new Auckland Auxiliary Bishop
Pastoral
Fr Michael Gielen has been appointed Auxiliary Bishop for Auckland
The Lent Appeal 2020
Pastoral
This year's theme is Renewed by the Spirit
Christian Mission: Supporting a Deeper Humanity
Pastoral
A presentation on Christian Mission from Fr Jamie Calder SJ
Ignatian Spirituality for Women
Pastoral
An 8 day silent retreat for women
Whangamomona Centennial and Final Thanksgiving Mass
Pastoral
On Saturday 9th November Sacred Heart Church Whangamomona celebrated 100 years
2020 Clergy Appointments
Pastoral
Cardinal John Dew has made the following clergy appointments for 2020
Christmas Reconciliation times
Pastoral
Find out when your parish is offering reconciliation before Christmas
Catholic women recognised for service
Pastoral
Seven Whanganui women have been acknowledged for their years of service to the SVDP Society
Rongotea Rosary Commemoration
Pastoral
Bishop Owen Dolan led the congregation in a decade of the Rosary on Nov 3