News & Events
Come, dream with me a dream that is coming true
Young Catholics
Published on 2nd May, 2022
Emeritus Bishop Peter Cullinane invites young people to consider the future with wonder. [..]
Suzanne Aubert’s path to sainthood delayed by Vatican
General
Published on 2nd May, 2022
Vatican medical council attribute 'miracle' to medical science. [..]
Passing of kaumatua
General
Published on 2nd May, 2022
We recognise and honour the many and varied contributions of those who have passed. [..]
Cullinane stained-glass windows brought ‘home’
General
Published on 2nd May, 2022
The windows link to Cullinane College’s legacy and acknowledge its past journey. [..]
Students pray for Ukraine
Young Catholics
Published on 2nd May, 2022
Napier students gather together on Pope Francis’ universal day of prayer for peace for Ukraine. [..]
Easter raffle to help children in Ukraine
Young Catholics
Published on 2nd May, 2022
St Joseph’s Primary School, Hastings, raised $725.10 for Caritas' work in Ukraine. [..]
Let us remember the Golden Rule
General
Published on 2nd May, 2022
We can all play a part in helping one another to respect the human dignity of all. [..]
New Mission Centre for Napier Parish
General
Published on 2nd May, 2022
Te Pārihi Katorika ki Ahuriri will serve as a missionary outreach centre for the parish. [..]
Safeguarding Palmerston North: Workshops underway
Administration
Published on 1st May, 2022
Free Safeguarding workshops will help people understand this necessary journey for the Church. [..]
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2022
Pastoral
Published on 28th Apr, 2022
Aotearoa New Zealand's Week of Prayer, 29 May-5 June [..]
Holy Week 2022 | Timetable
General
Published on 5th Apr, 2022
Find out what is happening during Holy Week across the Diocese. [..]
For a Synodal Church – everyone has a part to play
General
Published on 4th Apr, 2022
'The Synod is for everyone, and it is meant to include everyone…Let everyone come in…' [..]
Confirmations for Our Lady of the Snow Parish
Young Catholics
Published on 4th Apr, 2022
St Mary's in Taihape welcomed Monsignor Brian Walsh for the Confirmation of young people. [..]
Inaugural Miha at Hato Pāora
Education
Published on 4th Apr, 2022
Principal Nathan Matthews welcomed students and staff, including 33 new students. [..]
New youth minister for Whanganui schools
Young Catholics
Published on 4th Apr, 2022
Te Mana Kaua has been appointed the Cullinane Connection Co-ordinator for youth. [..]
Life Teen Aotearoa – supporting youth ministry
Young Catholics
Published on 4th Apr, 2022
Life Teen Aotearoa supports youth ministry work with young people in parishes. [..]
Educational leadership in a Covid world
Education
Published on 4th Apr, 2022
The ever-changing Covid-19 environment impacts our communities on so many levels. [..]
Cardinal gives guidelines for Easter liturgies
General
Published on 4th Apr, 2022
The relaxation of the Red setting regulations is a ‘blessing which comes in time for Easter'. [..]
Synod-related survey reaches beyond Church boundaries
General
Published on 4th Apr, 2022
NZ's Catholic Church invites Catholics and non-Catholics to provide their feedback. [..]
Peace be with you
General
Published on 4th Apr, 2022
Celebrating Mass for the people of Ukraine. [..]
Catholic bishops welcome Covid restrictions easing
Bishop
Published on 23rd Mar, 2022
The Catholic bishops of Aotearoa New Zealand are relieved that the use of vaccine passes is ending a [..]
NZ Catholics urged to join in prayer for Ukraine
Bishop
Published on 18th Mar, 2022
Catholics in Aotearoa are being asked to visit their churches next Friday to join in prayer [..]
The Catholic Couch – Access Radio Taranaki
Young Catholics
Published on 7th Mar, 2022
Connecting with young people in youth ministry during tricky Covid era. [..]
‘Getting messy’ to kick off 2022
Young Catholics
Published on 7th Mar, 2022
Illumin8 Youth in New Plymouth fill their hearts with joy while getting messy. [..]
Young people with HOPE in God
Young Catholics
Published on 7th Mar, 2022
HOPE was the theme at this year’s Hastings Youth Group summer camp. [..]
Catholic College Award Winners and Special Leaders
Education
Published on 7th Mar, 2022
2021 award winners and 2022 special leaders in Palmerston North Diocese. [..]
2025 a ‘Holy Year of Hope’
General
Published on 7th Mar, 2022
Pope Francis has announced that hope will be the central theme for the 2025 Jubilee Year. [..]
Safety the priority, says Cardinal
General
Published on 7th Mar, 2022
Cardinal John Dew urges parishes to take necessary precautions throughout Lent and Holy Week. [..]
‘Do to others as you would have them do to you’
General
Published on 7th Mar, 2022
Cardinal John Dew reflects as Wellington protest heads into its third week. [..]
International Ignatian Ecospiritual Conference
Pastoral
Published on 23rd Feb, 2022
Ecological Conversion Encountering God in all Creation [..]
Suzanne Aubert 2022 Tertiary Scholarship Recipients
Education
Published on 22nd Feb, 2022
Five students receive scholarships to help them complete their studies. [..]
Applications for Funding
Administration
Published on 18th Feb, 2022
The May 2022 Funding Round for the Diocese of Palmerston North Allocations Group is now open [..]
Cardinal issues Red Level guidelines
General
Published on 7th Feb, 2022
Priests and lay pastoral leaders urged to consider parish life under Red Level. [..]
A wonderful effort
General
Published on 6th Feb, 2022
WelCom celebrates the publication of its 400th edition. [..]
Hikoi Wairua | Te Ara a Maria in Diocese of Palmerston North
Bishop
Published on 4th Feb, 2022
To celebrate the rededication, our Bishops have commissioned a new piece of art. [..]
Covid Red Alert changes
General
Published on 2nd Feb, 2022
A personal message from Cardinal John Dew. [..]
Christmas Mass Times 2021
General
Published on 20th Dec, 2021
Collection of Christmas Mass Times for around the Diocese of Palmerston North in 2021. [..]
In memory of Tony Murphy
General
Published on 17th Dec, 2021
'Your influence, your inspiration and your impact will be with us forever.’ [..]
A breath of new life for you all
General
Published on 16th Dec, 2021
"Let everything that has breath give praise to the Lord! Hallelujah!" [..]
Papal award for Richard Puanaki
General
Published on 16th Dec, 2021
Posthumous papal award recognises contribution to education, Māori culture, music and Katorika Māori [..]
New leadership role for life-long learner
Education
Published on 16th Dec, 2021
Paula Wells has been appointed principal at Samuel Marsden Collegiate School. [..]
A strange year
General
Published on 16th Dec, 2021
Whatever life brings us, our challenge is to reflect and find the presence of God [..]
Involve other churches in synodal process
General
Published on 15th Dec, 2021
Ecumenism is an ‘exchange of gifts’ where denominations can learn from each other. [..]
Synod consultation in Diocese of Palmerston North
General
Published on 15th Dec, 2021
Extension allows more participants to engage in the Synod's 'listening phase'. [..]
St Peter’s Church Wairoa welcomes fourth generation
General
Published on 15th Dec, 2021
Four generations baptised at St Peter's Church. [..]
New pastures for Kate Bell
General
Published on 15th Dec, 2021
Kate Bell moves to Wellington to begin a new adventure. [..]
Connection with Parihaka
General
Published on 13th Dec, 2021
Puna Te Aroha Wharehoka treasures her connection with Parihaka. [..]
St John’s College student builds model WW2 ship
Young Catholics
Published on 13th Dec, 2021
Matthew Eagles was awarded a commendation award at BrickCon-NZ. [..]
Busy chaplaincy for Catholic Deaf communities
General
Published on 13th Dec, 2021
David Loving-Melloy reports as Chaplain for the Catholic deaf communities. [..]
Covid-19 Protection Framework | Traffic lights
General
Published on 2nd Dec, 2021
Parishes across the Diocese of Palmerston North will be entering different traffic light settings [..]