News & Events
Venerable Suzanne Aubert: A missionary who made NZ her home
Pastoral
Suzanne Aubert Celebration Day, Sunday 6 October [..]
A King Crowned In Pain Nailed To His Throne
Pastoral
On the last Sunday of each liturgical year, the Church celebrates the Feast of Christ [..]
We go forward together seeking unity
Pastoral
Mons Walsh conveyed his thanks for all the support received following Bishop Charles' [..]
A time of renewal in God’s creation
Education
The Primary DRS Conference was held 11-13 September [..]
Why study theology? Part 1
General
Prof Thomas O'Loughlin writes on the subject of theology [..]
Benedict XV: Pope of Peace
Pastoral
This year's special Missionary Month marked the 100th anniversary of 'Maximum Illud' [..]
The Camino Walking Pilgrimage
General
It’s the biggest tourist attraction in Spain – the Basilica of Sagrada Familia [..]
He Hīkoi Whakapono: A Journey of Faith
Pastoral
This month we journey to the eastern-central region of Taranaki [..]
Reaching out to hearts and minds creatively
Pastoral
Pope Francis has asked us to reach out with open arms to migrants and refugees around [..]
John’s Pilgrimage
General
Ioane (John) Perez has undertaken a sole pilgrimage to pray for Worldwide Christian U [..]
Palmerston North Diocese Jubilee Mass
Pastoral
The Diocese celebrated its annual Jubilee Mass on 2 October [..]
Climate change: What can ‘I’ do?
General
Glennis Moriarty shares her ideas about climate change [..]
Seeds of Hope
Pastoral
Caritas launched its 2019 State of the Environment for Oceania Report on 4 October [..]
Prayers for peace held at places of worship
Pastoral
Places of worship opened their doors for people to pray for world peace [..]
End of Life Choice Bill
General
The End of Life Choice Bill awaits its third and final reading on 13 November [..]
Deacon Ordination
Pastoral
Trung Nguyen was ordained as a deacon on 21 September [..]
NZ bishops discuss Suzanne Aubert in Rome
Pastoral
During October, the New Zealand bishops met in Rome for their Ad Limina visit [..]
The Future’s Name is Hope
Pastoral
Cardinal John Dew has been appointed Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Palmer [..]
Church bell rings again
Pastoral
The Catholic Parish of Whanganui has a new bell and tower [..]
Interfaith Event - FAITH FAMILY FEAST
General
The Palmerston North Interfaith Group invites you to a night of sharing and fellowshi [..]
Tertiary Chaplain visits colleges
Young Catholics
Tertiary Chaplain visits are happening at the Catholic colleges around the diocese [..]
Job Vacancy - St John's College, Hastings
Education
The Board of Trustees of St. John’s College, Hastings, is looking to appoint a visi [..]
Christus Vivit – You are the Church of Today!
Young Catholics
Youth ministers gathered in Pahiatua for a 24 hour retreat in August [..]
Thermals for Winter Warmth
Pastoral
Thermals for Children provided new thermals to hundreds of children [..]
He Hīkoi Whakapono: A Journey of Faith
Māori
We continue with personal stories from some of the ‘People of the River’ [..]
Befriending the Old Testament: Part 8
Pastoral
Dr Elizabeth Julian rsm concludes her eight-part series about the Old Testament [..]
Dutch medical ethicist visits New Zealand
General
Professor Theo Boer commented on the End of Life Choice Bill [..]
Executive Summary of Abortion Submission
General
The Abortion Legislation Bill passed its first reading on 8 August [..]
‘Climate justice’ call
General
Thousands of New Zealanders took to the streets in solidarity [..]
Focolare-Mariapolis Retreat
Young Catholics
Next year this national event will be held in Waikanae [..]
The Rich Man and Lazarus
Pastoral
A reflection on the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time [..]
Chris Skinner Concert
General
Fr Chris is performing a fundraising concert at St Mary's parish, Whanganui [..]
Students serve needy in community
Young Catholics
Hika Perez and Alton Gondipon have started an initiative to engage students [..]
Caring for our Common Home
General
1 September - 4 October celebrates the joy of creation [..]
Social Justice Week: 8–14 September
Pastoral
This year's theme is 'fairness' [..]
Proposed abortion law disregards rights of unborn child
Pastoral
Dr John Kleinsman discusses the proposed revision of NZ's abortion laws [..]
Te Raa Koroneihana – Coronation 2019
Māori
Hundreds attended the annual Koroneihana for a week of celebrations [..]
A unique Catholic Māori Education for boys
Education
Hāto Pāora College is the largest boys’ Māori boarding secondary school in NZ [..]
He Hīkoi Whakapono: A Journey of Faith
Māori
Stories from the People of the River [..]
Come and join us
Pastoral
St Vincent de Paul’s feast day is on 27 September [..]
Chair of Abuse in Care Inquiry to step down
General
Sir Anand Satyanand will be stepping down in November [..]
Befriending the Old Testament: Part 7
Pastoral
How do we deal with the violence attributed to God? [..]
Jubilarians celebrate
Pastoral
Bishop Owen Dolan, Mons David Bell and Fr Peter Fahy celebrate on July 27 [..]
Caritas: we must take responsibility for planet wellbeing
General
Caritas called on government to support low-carbon future [..]
NZCBC urges Catholics to speak out against abortion reform
Pastoral
"Protecting life ... stands at the core of our Catholic faith" [..]
Catholic Schools Day 2019 celebrated across the country
Education
Many schools joined together on May 28 to celebrate being Catholic [..]
Rewards of TCI studies
Education
TCI students Hollie and Julie share impressions of their Religious Studies course [..]
Abortion is both a health issue and a justice issue
Pastoral
The NZ Catholic Bishops respond to the Abortion Law Bill [..]
Abortion law changes revealed
General
The government has announced the details of a bill amending abortion legislation [..]
Error in August issue of WelCom
General
An event was advertised in Pahiatua instead of Feilding [..]