News & Events
Ignatian Spirituality for Women
Pastoral
Published on 20th Dec, 2019
An 8 day silent retreat for women [..]
Whangamomona Centennial and Final Thanksgiving Mass
Pastoral
Published on 19th Dec, 2019
On Saturday 9th November Sacred Heart Church Whangamomona celebrated 100 years [..]
2020 Clergy Appointments
Pastoral
Published on 16th Dec, 2019
Cardinal John Dew has made the following clergy appointments for 2020 [..]
TCI Graduation 2019
Education
Published on 5th Dec, 2019
TCI had their final graduation on Tuesday 26 Nov [..]
Christmas Reconciliation times
Pastoral
Published on 2nd Dec, 2019
Find out when your parish is offering reconciliation before Christmas [..]
Outstanding contributions and leadership
Education
Published on 1st Dec, 2019
Several Catholic school staff have been acknowledged for outstanding contributions and long service [..]
Catholic women recognised for service
Pastoral
Published on 1st Dec, 2019
Seven Whanganui women have been acknowledged for their years of service to the SVDP Society [..]
Rongotea Rosary Commemoration
Pastoral
Published on 1st Dec, 2019
Bishop Owen Dolan led the congregation in a decade of the Rosary on Nov 3 [..]
Why study theology? Part 2
General
Published on 1st Dec, 2019
The 2nd installment from Prof. Thomas O'Louglin [..]
Pope calls for end of culture of food waste
General
Published on 1st Dec, 2019
A negligent and selfish culture of food waste is fueling the global hunger crisis [..]
Appointments for NZ Catholic Bishops Conference
General
Published on 1st Dec, 2019
The NZCBC warmly welcomes two new staff members [..]
New name for merged institute
Education
Published on 1st Dec, 2019
‘Te Kupenga – Catholic Leadership Institute’ comes into effect on Jan 1 2020 [..]
Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care
General
Published on 1st Dec, 2019
The first public hearing was held 29 October - 8 November 2019 [..]
Protestors say ‘No’ to Euthanasia Bill
Pastoral
Published on 1st Dec, 2019
Several hundred protesters gathered outside Parliament on the day of the 3rd reading [..]
End of Life Choice Bill passes final reading
Pastoral
Published on 1st Dec, 2019
The Bill passed its 3rd reading in Parliament on Wednesday 13 November [..]
2020 Delargey Awards
Young Catholics
Published on 1st Dec, 2019
The NZ Catholic Bishops Conference is seeking nominations for the 2020 Delargey Awards [..]
Christmas Greetings
Young Catholics
Published on 1st Dec, 2019
From Catholic School Education Leaders and Youth Ministry Leaders [..]
Pahiatua Polish Children’s 75th Reunion
General
Published on 1st Dec, 2019
Pahiatua commemorated the Polish 'children' who came to NZ in 1944 [..]
The Season of Advent – Te Wā o te Aweneti
Pastoral
Published on 1st Dec, 2019
We prepare for the celebration of Christ’s birth during Advent [..]
One Body in Christ
Pastoral
Published on 1st Dec, 2019
Cardinal John Dew visited the Diocese of Palmerston North on November 5 [..]
New Zealand Catholic Bishops Meet Pope
Pastoral
Published on 1st Dec, 2019
The NZ Catholic bishops met Pope Francis on Monday 28 October [..]
Interfaith Resource
Pastoral
Published on 26th Nov, 2019
An outline from the recent interfaith celebration [..]
Venerable Suzanne Aubert: A missionary who made NZ her home
Pastoral
Published on 13th Nov, 2019
Suzanne Aubert Celebration Day, Sunday 6 October [..]
A King Crowned In Pain Nailed To His Throne
Pastoral
Published on 13th Nov, 2019
On the last Sunday of each liturgical year, the Church celebrates the Feast of Christ the King [..]
We go forward together seeking unity
Pastoral
Published on 6th Nov, 2019
Mons Walsh conveyed his thanks for all the support received following Bishop Charles' resignation [..]
A time of renewal in God’s creation
Education
Published on 3rd Nov, 2019
The Primary DRS Conference was held 11-13 September [..]
Why study theology? Part 1
General
Published on 3rd Nov, 2019
Prof Thomas O'Loughlin writes on the subject of theology [..]
Benedict XV: Pope of Peace
Pastoral
Published on 3rd Nov, 2019
This year's special Missionary Month marked the 100th anniversary of 'Maximum Illud' [..]
The Camino Walking Pilgrimage
General
Published on 3rd Nov, 2019
It’s the biggest tourist attraction in Spain – the Basilica of Sagrada Familia [..]
He Hīkoi Whakapono: A Journey of Faith
Pastoral
Published on 3rd Nov, 2019
This month we journey to the eastern-central region of Taranaki [..]
Reaching out to hearts and minds creatively
Pastoral
Published on 3rd Nov, 2019
Pope Francis has asked us to reach out with open arms to migrants and refugees around the world [..]
John’s Pilgrimage
General
Published on 2nd Nov, 2019
Ioane (John) Perez has undertaken a sole pilgrimage to pray for Worldwide Christian Unity [..]
Palmerston North Diocese Jubilee Mass
Pastoral
Published on 1st Nov, 2019
The Diocese celebrated its annual Jubilee Mass on 2 October [..]
Climate change: What can ‘I’ do?
General
Published on 1st Nov, 2019
Glennis Moriarty shares her ideas about climate change [..]
Seeds of Hope
Pastoral
Published on 1st Nov, 2019
Caritas launched its 2019 State of the Environment for Oceania Report on 4 October [..]
Prayers for peace held at places of worship
Pastoral
Published on 1st Nov, 2019
Places of worship opened their doors for people to pray for world peace [..]
End of Life Choice Bill
General
Published on 1st Nov, 2019
The End of Life Choice Bill awaits its third and final reading on 13 November [..]
Deacon Ordination
Pastoral
Published on 1st Nov, 2019
Trung Nguyen was ordained as a deacon on 21 September [..]
NZ bishops discuss Suzanne Aubert in Rome
Pastoral
Published on 1st Nov, 2019
During October, the New Zealand bishops met in Rome for their Ad Limina visit [..]
The Future’s Name is Hope
Pastoral
Published on 1st Nov, 2019
Cardinal John Dew has been appointed Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Palmerston North [..]
Church bell rings again
Pastoral
Published on 1st Nov, 2019
The Catholic Parish of Whanganui has a new bell and tower [..]
Interfaith Event - FAITH FAMILY FEAST
General
Published on 31st Oct, 2019
The Palmerston North Interfaith Group invites you to a night of sharing and fellowship [..]
Tertiary Chaplain visits colleges
Young Catholics
Published on 21st Oct, 2019
Tertiary Chaplain visits are happening at the Catholic colleges around the diocese [..]
Job Vacancy - St John's College, Hastings
Education
Published on 16th Oct, 2019
The Board of Trustees of St. John’s College, Hastings, is looking to appoint a visionary leader [..]
Christus Vivit – You are the Church of Today!
Young Catholics
Published on 13th Oct, 2019
Youth ministers gathered in Pahiatua for a 24 hour retreat in August [..]
Thermals for Winter Warmth
Pastoral
Published on 13th Oct, 2019
Thermals for Children provided new thermals to hundreds of children [..]
He Hīkoi Whakapono: A Journey of Faith
Māori
Published on 13th Oct, 2019
We continue with personal stories from some of the ‘People of the River’ [..]
Befriending the Old Testament: Part 8
Pastoral
Published on 13th Oct, 2019
Dr Elizabeth Julian rsm concludes her eight-part series about the Old Testament [..]
Dutch medical ethicist visits New Zealand
General
Published on 13th Oct, 2019
Professor Theo Boer commented on the End of Life Choice Bill [..]
Executive Summary of Abortion Submission
General
Published on 13th Oct, 2019
The Abortion Legislation Bill passed its first reading on 8 August [..]