News & Events
Residential Silent Individually Guided Retreat 2020
Pastoral
Published on 10th Jul, 2020
You're invited to a 6 day silent retreat in October [..]
Newly ordained priest for Palmerston North Diocese
Pastoral
Published on 5th Jul, 2020
Trung Nguyen was ordained as a priest on 6 June 2020 [..]
SVDP launches National Recovery Appeal
General
Published on 5th Jul, 2020
The goal is to provide people with economic, social and emotional support [..]
Cathedral of the Holy Spirit
Pastoral
Published on 5th Jul, 2020
The Cathedral, designed by architect Frederick de Jersey Clere, was opened in 1925 [..]
Dean sought for newly formed Te Kupenga Catholic Theological
Education
Published on 5th Jul, 2020
Te Kupenga Catholic Theological College is seeking a dean to be its academic face and voice [..]
Solidarity: Lockdowns and Black Lives Matter
Pastoral
Published on 5th Jul, 2020
How did you experience the COVID19 lockdowns? Was it positive, difficult, what happened to you? [..]
Special Bible for New Zealand Police
Pastoral
Published on 22nd Jun, 2020
At Bible Society, we appreciate the good work the New Zealand Police have done and continue to do [..]
Ngā Whaea Atawhai: Sisters of Mercy, sisters of prayer
Pastoral
Published on 7th Jun, 2020
Dr Areti Metuamate and his wife spent time living with the Sisters of Mercy in Wellington [..]
Moving ahead safely and with hope, patience and kindness
Bishop
Published on 7th Jun, 2020
There has been a lot of debate online about impact on the Church from the Covid-19 pandemic ... [..]
A continuing apostolate: Bishop Peter Cullinane
Bishop
Published on 7th Jun, 2020
April this year marked 40 years since Peter Cullinane was ordained Bishop the Palmerston North [..]
Budget 2020
General
Published on 7th Jun, 2020
Catholic organisations respond to the Budget delivered on Thursday, 14 May 2020 [..]
Catholic Education during Covid-19 lockdown
Education
Published on 7th Jun, 2020
Schools around the diocese discuss their experiences of the lockdown [..]
'The Upper Zoom'
General
Published on 28th May, 2020
Everyone is invited to an online Diocesan Pentecost Celebration! [..]
Masses resume & parishes open
Pastoral
Published on 28th May, 2020
A Pastoral Letter from our bishops on returning to Mass and 'Leaving the Closed Room' [..]
Ordination of Trung Nguyen to the Priesthood
General
Published on 25th May, 2020
Deacon Trung Nguyen will be ordained a priest on Saturday 6 June 2020 [..]
Alert Level 2 and parishes
Pastoral
Published on 12th May, 2020
Some parish activities to resume, but mass still unavailable [..]
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (25-31 May)
Pastoral
Published on 6th May, 2020
Celebrated between Ascension and Pentecost Sundays each year [..]
Worshipping together in our faith communities
Bishop
Published on 3rd May, 2020
The last day of the month of May will be Pentecost Sunday... [..]
Palmerston North ordination postponed
Pastoral
Published on 3rd May, 2020
Deacon Trung Nguyen was due to be ordained for the Palmerston North diocese on April 18 [..]
Good Shepherd Sunday
Pastoral
Published on 1st May, 2020
I am the gate. Whoever enters through me will be saved and will come in and go out and find pasture [..]
The Worker
Pastoral
Published on 30th Apr, 2020
A reflection by Msgr Gerard Burns for the feast of St Joseph the Worker [..]
Breathe Life
Pastoral
Published on 30th Apr, 2020
A Pentecost Reflection for Sunday 31 May 2020 [..]
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Pastoral
Published on 30th Apr, 2020
The week of prayer is to be held 25–31 May this year [..]
Marking 5 Years of Laudato si’
Pastoral
Published on 30th Apr, 2020
This year is the fifth anniversary of the publication of Pope Francis’ encyclical [..]
The Cannabis Referendum 2020
General
Published on 30th Apr, 2020
In September we will be asked if we support the legalisation of recreational cannabis in NZ [..]
Pope Francis – Letter for the Month of May
Pastoral
Published on 28th Apr, 2020
It is traditional in this month to pray the Rosary at home [..]
Ministry in the Midst of Lockdown
Young Catholics
Published on 23rd Apr, 2020
Youth Ministers continue to serve and connect with their communities [..]
Essential workers – at the centre
Pastoral
Published on 16th Apr, 2020
These essential workers do their job day in and day out, pandemic or no [..]
Easter Pastoral Letter from Bishops
Bishop
Published on 12th Apr, 2020
Jesus' greeting of peace is what we share with you on this Easter day [..]
Do not be afraid…
Bishop
Published on 11th Apr, 2020
Cardinal John reflects on Jesus' message for us this Easter [..]
A time for prayer and care
Bishop
Published on 3rd Apr, 2020
This is a time for prayer, as any such times of illness are [..]
Coronavirus and the Eucharist
Pastoral
Published on 1st Apr, 2020
Thomas O’Loughlin shares his observations from the UK [..]
God Present In Our Darkest Hour
Pastoral
Published on 1st Apr, 2020
All Anzac Day services around the country have been cancelled [..]
Abortion Legislation Bill passes third and final reading
General
Published on 1st Apr, 2020
NZ Parliament passed a bill allowing women to abort up to 20 weeks into a pregnancy [..]
Bishops disappointed at disregard for rights of unborn
Pastoral
Published on 1st Apr, 2020
The abortion Bill ignores the fact there are at least two human lives involved in every pregnancy [..]
Pastoral Letter from Bishops
Bishop
Published on 28th Mar, 2020
Pastoral Letter from the Bishops of Aotearoa New Zealand regarding Covid-19 [..]
Unusual kindness
Bishop
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 [..]