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Celebrating Migrants as Missionaries of Hope
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June 22 is the Day of Prayer for Refugees and Migrants
Monsignor Brian Walsh’s 50 Years of Priesthood
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Mons Brian celebrated his 50th anniversary on Sunday 18 May
Palmerston North to host parish renewal event
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The Hope and Renewal Summit will be hosted by Palmerston North this October
Meeting with Pope Leo XIV: A new hope for Eastern Churches
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Pope Leo XIV received representatives from the Eastern Catholic Churches in an audience
PEACE WITH CREATION
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Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Laudato Si’: Planting Seeds of Hope and Peace
Bishop John Adams Reflects on the Election of Pope Leo XIV
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Bishop John welcomes Pope Leo XIV as a leader with a “missionary heart”
NZ bishops celebrate election of Pope Leo XIV
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The Catholic Church in NZ has received news of the election of Pope Leo XIV with great joy
Requiem Mass Honours Life of Coadjutor Emeritus Bishop Owen
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The Cathedral of the Holy Spirit in was filled with mourners on Tuesday 6 May
Pope's life, legacy recalled at packed Holy Spirit Cathedral
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Over 600 people attended the National Requiem Mass for Pope Francis
Funeral Details for Bishop Owen Dolan
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The funeral will be held on Tuesday, 6 May at 1pm
National Mass for Pope in Palmerston North this weekend
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The Mass will be celebrated at 6pm on Sunday, May 4 at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit
Hope and Renewal Summit
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The Hope and Renewal Summit is a national gathering for Catholics across Aotearoa
Death of the Most Reverend Owen Dolan
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Bishop Owen Dolan passed away peacefully on Monday 28 April 2025
New Zealand Catholics mourn death of Pope Francis
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Pope Francis died at age 88 on Easter Monday
Chrism Mass 2025
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The Chrism Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday 15 April
Cathedral of the Holy Spirit Centenary
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The Cathedral Parish will celebrate 100 years over the weekend of 21-22 March
Manager | Pleroma Christian Supplies
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Pleroma Christian Supplies is seeking a Manager to oversee their daily operations
Parish Strategic Leader Vacancy
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The New Plymouth Catholic Parish is looking for a Strategic Leader to join their vibrant team
Opening of the Year of Jubilee
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The Year of Jubilee was officially opened in Palmerston North on 2 Feb 2025
Clergy Shifts for 2025
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Bishop John has announced the clergy appointments for 2025
Calls for urgent support for Christians of Aleppo and Syria
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ACN has made an urgent appeal for prayer and financial support for all residents of Aleppo, Syria
Archbishop Pintér arrives as Pope’s new ambassador
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Pope Francis’ new ambassador to New Zealand and the Pacific has formally presented his credentials
‘He Loved Us’: Pope Francis’ new encyclical on Sacred Heart
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Pope Francis has published a new encyclical focusing on the Sacred Heart of Jesus, in the context of
World Day of the Poor: A Call to Prayer and Action
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Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand invites communities around the country to come together in prayer
Pope: The Synod Document is a gift to the People of God
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The Pope announced he has chosen to not write an Apostolic Exhortation following the Synod
The synod and a hui are nearly the same
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Taking part in the Synod on Synodality is much like participating in a hui
Photographic exhibition of Whanganui churches
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‘Our places of Worship’ was the title for Whanganui Camera Club’s annual members’ exhibitition
High tea for Passionist Family Group
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40 women of all ages, from PG groups across Palmerston North parishes came together for high tea
Irish band at Whanganui parish
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Whanganui parishioners were treated to 90 minutes of Irish singing in St Mary’s Church Hall
A wider discussion
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Bishop Peter shares a letter to Pope Francis about greater diversity within ordained ministries
Church leaders renew apology in Royal Commission response
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New Zealand’s Catholic bishops and leaders of religious congregations have renewed a ‘sincere and
‘Oak Jubilee’ for centenarian sister
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Sr Helena Fouhy celebrated her 100th birthday and 80th anniversary of her profession in September
How do you go to confession when you haven’t been for years?
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A recent enquirer said she felt uncomfortable confessing to her parish priest, who she knew well
Social Justice Week: 8–14 September 2024
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Choose forgiveness, know peace | Kōwhiria te murunga hara, kia mōhio ki te rangimārie
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Growing and sharing the love of Jesus Christ for all
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On 27 Sept, members in 153 countries worldwide celebrate the feast of St Vincent de Paul
How does the Declaration on Human Dignity apply in Aotearoa?
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The New Zealand Catholic bishops have approved ‘Infinite Dignity = Infinite Love’ as the theme for
Why do I still believe?
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‘I no longer believe!’ The words were shouted. And the voice was angry
Catholics honouring Mary
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There is so much misinformation about how Catholics view Mary: do we worship her, or not?
Ngā Parirau | Wings – ‘Soaring with faith’
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As the next meeting on synodality happens at the global level we need to do our best to ensure that
Catholic Church welcomes final report of NZ Royal Commission
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The long-running Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care was made public on 24 July 2024
Honouring 70 years of priestly service
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Bishop Owen Dolan celebrated his 70th anniversary of priesthood on 25 July 2024
Care for creation requires true conversion
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The theme for the World Day of Prayer for Creation on 1 Sept 2024 is "Hope and Act with Creation"
New Vinnies Palmerston North Conference President
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Kevin Frost installed as new PN SVdP President; thanks Rose Semmens for 3 years of leadership
Archbishop Gábor Pintér appointed Apostolic Nuncio to NZ
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The appointment was announced on 27 July 2024
Statement from bishops and congregational leaders
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A statement on the final report of the Royal Commission was read out at parishes on 21 July
Hawke’s Bay Regional Prison – Chaplaincy Vacancy
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Job opportunity for Prison Chaplaincy
Watch: Video highlights of the Mass of Thanksgiving
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Some highlights of the re-opening of The Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Wellington
Wellington Cathedral reopening with a weekend of celebration
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Three days of celebrations mark the reopening of the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
Bishops send latest NZ Synod consultation document to Rome
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'Towards October 2024' includes Catholic voices from around Aotearoa New Zealand