News & Events
Unusual kindness
Pastoral
Published on 26th Mar, 2020
Cardinal John Dew's latest pastoral letter [..]
Priests attending the sick
Pastoral
Published on 25th Mar, 2020
Communion to the sick is not able to happen at this time [..]
Job Vacancy: General Manager
General
Published on 24th Mar, 2020
The Diocese is seeking applications from suitably experienced professionals for the position. [..]
COVID-19 Updates
General
Published on 20th Mar, 2020
Resources and announcements for our communities & whānau [..]
Fixing our gaze on Christ
Pastoral
Published on 17th Mar, 2020
Lenten reflections from Cardinal John Dew [..]
Resources for difficult time
Pastoral
Published on 17th Mar, 2020
Some aids to reflection and prayer in this time of pandemic [..]
Christian Mission - Fr Jamie Calder
Pastoral
Published on 16th Mar, 2020
How can we truly be on mission and be fully ourselves? [..]
Funerals, sacraments and parish activities during COVID-19
Pastoral
Published on 15th Mar, 2020
In his letter to parishioners Cardinal John Dew set some restrictions to parish activities [..]
Job Vacancy: Safeguarding & Compliance Officer
General
Published on 8th Mar, 2020
We're seeking someone with a passion to ensure we are providing a safe environment for all people. [..]
Cardinal urges NZ to reaffirm protection of religious belief
Māori
Published on 7th Mar, 2020
Cardinal John Dew spoke at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds on Waitangi Day 2020 [..]
Parishes cautioned about Coronavirus
General
Published on 7th Mar, 2020
New Zealand Bishops’ National Liturgy Office have notified parishes about precautions to take [..]
Landmark meeting leaves lasting legacy
Pastoral
Published on 7th Mar, 2020
The Document on Human Fraternity is a milestone between all faiths [..]
Bishops warn proposed abortion law removes unborn rights
Pastoral
Published on 7th Mar, 2020
The NZ Catholic Bishops have made a statement on the proposed abortion law [..]
New leader for ACROSS
General
Published on 7th Mar, 2020
Susan Turner, Ngāti Hikairo, has been appointed the new Director of ACROSS [..]
Pōwhiri for Dr Areti Metuamate
Pastoral
Published on 7th Mar, 2020
Dr Areti Metuamate, Director of Te Kupenga, was welcomed on Feb 10 [..]
Warm welcome for priests in Hastings
Pastoral
Published on 6th Mar, 2020
Welcome to Fr Marcus Francis and Fr Anthony Htun [..]
Dannevirke Vincentians recognised
Pastoral
Published on 6th Mar, 2020
Members of St Joseph’s Conference were recognised for their years of service [..]
New document on Sexuality Education
Education
Published on 6th Mar, 2020
The National Centre for Religious Studies has produced a new framing document for Catholic Schools [..]
Still lighting fires at 90
Pastoral
Published on 6th Mar, 2020
Sister Josepha O’Connor has been teaching literacy at Whanganui men’s prison for 6 years [..]
Remembering the Women in Lent
Pastoral
Published on 6th Mar, 2020
Sr Elizabeth Julian reflects on the important women in scripture [..]
Cardinal Tom Williams – 60 Year Jubilee
Pastoral
Published on 6th Mar, 2020
Read his homily at his 60th Jubilee celebration [..]
Why study theology? Part 4
Pastoral
Published on 6th Mar, 2020
Prof. Thomas O’Loughlin continues his theology series [..]
Coronavirus: how will it affect our parishes?
Pastoral
Published on 3rd Mar, 2020
Parishes have been advised to take specific health precautions [..]
A Milestone for our Diocese
General
Published on 2nd Mar, 2020
On Friday March 6 the Diocese will celebrate its 40th anniversary [..]
Shaping the Mission: Takirua 2020
Pastoral
Published on 2nd Mar, 2020
The national conference for those involved in youth, marriage and other Catholic pastoral ministries [..]
Shaping the Mission: Takirua 2020
Young Catholics
Published on 2nd Mar, 2020
The national conference for those involved in youth, marriage and other Catholic pastoral ministries [..]
Application for funding
Administration
Published on 17th Feb, 2020
Click here to download the application form for funding from the Diocese [..]
Christian Meditation Community Day
Pastoral
Published on 14th Feb, 2020
Vincent Maire will present on meditation, presence and care of the dying [..]
An update from the Youth Team
Young Catholics
Published on 10th Feb, 2020
There will be a few changes to the DYC team in 2020 [..]
Why study theology? Part 3
General
Published on 9th Feb, 2020
The 3rd installment of Prof. O'Loughlin's six-part series [..]
New chair for Council for Young People
Young Catholics
Published on 9th Feb, 2020
Alex Bailey is the new chair of the New Zealand Catholic Bishops’ Council for Young People [..]
Camp for young Catholic leaders
Young Catholics
Published on 9th Feb, 2020
Young Catholic Leader was held in December [..]
2020 Suzanne Aubert Scholarship Winners
Young Catholics
Published on 9th Feb, 2020
Five tertiary students have been awarded scholarships [..]
Caritas supports Samoa during measles outbreak
Pastoral
Published on 9th Feb, 2020
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand has been working in response to the measles epidemic in Samoa [..]
Church Responds to Australian Bushfires
Pastoral
Published on 9th Feb, 2020
The Australian Bishops’ Conference asked for prayers for those affected by the fires in Australia [..]
Faith Communities Come Together
Pastoral
Published on 9th Feb, 2020
Palmerston North’s Interfaith Group held their annual ‘Faith Family Feast’ event in November [..]
He Hīkoi Whakapono: A Journey of Faith
Pastoral
Published on 9th Feb, 2020
A brief look at the pastoral area of Inglewood and Waitara [..]
Joint conference for Youth Ministry and Marriage Educators
Young Catholics
Published on 9th Feb, 2020
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Hamilton priest is new Auckland Auxiliary Bishop
Pastoral
Published on 9th Feb, 2020
Fr Michael Gielen has been appointed Auxiliary Bishop for Auckland [..]
The Lent Appeal 2020
Pastoral
Published on 9th Feb, 2020
This year's theme is Renewed by the Spirit [..]
New leader for a new era in Catholic tertiary education
Education
Published on 9th Feb, 2020
Dr Areti Metuamate has been appointed chief executive of Te Kupenga – Catholic Leadership Institute [..]
Christian Mission: Supporting a Deeper Humanity
Pastoral
Published on 4th Feb, 2020
A presentation on Christian Mission from Fr Jamie Calder SJ [..]
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 [..]