News & Events
Roadmaps for Transformation
Pastoral
Published on 24th Nov, 2020
A presentation from Diocesan staff on our current situation [..]
Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse
Bishop
Published on 19th Nov, 2020
As you will be aware the Royal Commission of Inquiry is holding a public hearing from Nov 30 [..]
Job Vacancies: Archdiocese of Wellington
General
Published on 17th Nov, 2020
The Archdiocese of Wellington is currently advertising two senior roles [..]
Oceania faces multiple crises – Caritas Report
Pastoral
Published on 3rd Nov, 2020
Many countries are living in an emergency situation and facing multiple crises, report states [..]
Young people invited to join gap year in 2021
Young Catholics
Published on 3rd Nov, 2020
Challenge 2000 is a Gospel-based youth development and social service Trust [..]
Jubilees celebrated in Palmerston North Diocese
Pastoral
Published on 3rd Nov, 2020
Eight priests and three bishops celebrated their jubilees on 8 October [..]
Kauwhata church turns 125
Pastoral
Published on 3rd Nov, 2020
The people of Ngāti Kauwhata gathered on Oct 20 to celebrate this milestone [..]
New principal for St Mary’s College
Education
Published on 2nd Nov, 2020
Andrew Murray, former principal of Sacred Heart New Plymouth, has been appointed to St Mary's [..]
Fathers’ Day at St Matthew’s School
Education
Published on 2nd Nov, 2020
The Marton school celebrated Father's Day in style [..]
Joy Cowley takes an Ignatian journey
General
Published on 2nd Nov, 2020
Joy Cowley has released a new book of spiritual reflections [..]
Diocesan Update sessions
Pastoral
Published on 28th Oct, 2020
All parishioners, volunteers, and leaders are invited to one of four sessions [..]
Caritas Aotearoa says Thank You
General
Published on 28th Oct, 2020
Caritas director and staff are taking to the road to visit and say thank you to communities [..]
Te Ahi Kaa o Mātauranga
Young Catholics
Published on 9th Oct, 2020
Expressions of interest are being sought for 2021 [..]
Fraternity and Social Friendship
Bishop
Published on 8th Oct, 2020
Last Saturday Pope Francis visited Assisi, where he signed his new Encyclical ... [..]
Fratelli Tutti – new encyclical
Pastoral
Published on 6th Oct, 2020
Pope Francis signed his new encyclical Fratelli Tutti on the tomb of St Francis of Assisi on Oct 4 [..]
Bishops’ Election Statement: Time to re-evaluate priorities
Pastoral
Published on 4th Oct, 2020
The Catholic Bishops challenge NZers to ask what kind of society we want Aotearoa New Zealand to be [..]
Kua oti kaota taotu te pihere – We are all connected
General
Published on 4th Oct, 2020
The Bishops' 2020 Election Statement begins with a quotation from Pope Francis’ Laudato si' [..]
He Hīkoi Whakapono: A Journey of Faith
Pastoral
Published on 4th Oct, 2020
Our journey of faith this month visits the rural parish of Pungarehu and Opunake [..]
Covid-19 impact on schools and families
Education
Published on 4th Oct, 2020
We have the privilege in our roles to listen to diverse perspectives on many things ... [..]
General Manager praised for pastoral approach
General
Published on 4th Oct, 2020
Tony Murphy has retired after 18 years in the role [..]
Artist wanted for commissioned work on Mary
Pastoral
Published on 1st Oct, 2020
NZ Bishops are seeking an artist to commemorating Bishop Pompallier’s 1838 dedication of NZ to Mary [..]
Suzanne Aubert Celebration Day
Pastoral
Published on 30th Sep, 2020
On Sun Oct 4 we celebrate the spirituality and good works of Venerable Suzanne Aubert [..]
Loud Fence movement gets approval from Cardinal
Pastoral
Published on 23rd Sep, 2020
Cardinal John Dew has written a letter in support of the Loud Fence movement [..]
World Day of Migrants and Refugees
Pastoral
Published on 7th Sep, 2020
The last Sunday of September of every year is World Day of Migrants and Refugees [..]
New Zealand Bishops’ 2020 Election Statement
General
Published on 7th Sep, 2020
The NZ Catholic Bishops’ election statement encourages informed participation [..]
Catholic Church welcomes publishing of Inquiry details
General
Published on 7th Sep, 2020
The Church has welcomed the publication by the Royal Commission into Abuse in Care [..]
Church welcomes Royal Commission’s Marylands inquiry
General
Published on 7th Sep, 2020
The Royal Commission has launched an enquiry into Christchurch school Marylands [..]
Vinnies see sharp rise in requests for help
Pastoral
Published on 7th Sep, 2020
Covid-19 has resulted in requests for support from the St Vincent de Paul Society [..]
Dioceses celebrate Chrism Mass together
Pastoral
Published on 7th Sep, 2020
The Chrism Mass for both Dioceses was celebrated on 1 August [..]
Caritas helping after explosion in Lebanon
Pastoral
Published on 7th Sep, 2020
Caritas NZ is providing urgently needed funding for Lebanon after the August 4 blast [..]
The Suzanne Aubert Tertiary Scholarship is open
Young Catholics
Published on 7th Sep, 2020
Apply now for $3000 towards your third year of tertiary study [..]
Encounter with Cynthia
Pastoral
Published on 6th Sep, 2020
Paul Bailey describes how a visit to a rest home became a memory to treasure [..]
Residential Silent Individually Guided Retreat 2020
Pastoral
Published on 4th Sep, 2020
You're invited to a 6 day silent retreat in October [..]
Hear the Cry of the Earth: Pre-Election Forum
Pastoral
Published on 28th Aug, 2020
An online election forum hosted by the Catholic Archdiocese of Wellington [..]
COVID-19 – Prayers in Time of Separation
Pastoral
Published on 22nd Aug, 2020
Prayers by Fr James Lyons during a time when many people are unable to meet with those they love [..]
Job Vacancy: Safeguarding Officer
General
Published on 16th Aug, 2020
The safeguarding advisor will ensure policies & processes adhere to National Safeguarding Guidelines [..]
COVID-19 Update for our Communities
General
Published on 13th Aug, 2020
Info on celebration of Mass, contact tracing, and prayer resources [..]
Applications for Funding
Administration
Published on 11th Aug, 2020
The October 2020 Funding Round for the Diocese of Palmerston North Allocations Group is now open [..]
The Assumption: 15 August
Pastoral
Published on 5th Aug, 2020
The Patron Saint of NZ has her feast day on Aug 15 [..]
Social Justice Week 2020
Pastoral
Published on 5th Aug, 2020
The year Social Justice Week runs from 6 - 12 September [..]
New Zealand Bishops 2020 general election statement
Pastoral
Published on 5th Aug, 2020
The NZ Bishops have issued a statement in preparation for the general election in September [..]
Study for a crucifixion
Pastoral
Published on 5th Aug, 2020
A large-scale religious painting has been gifted to the Mission Estate Winery in Hawke’s Bay [..]
Flashes of Insight – Let’s talk liturgy!
General
Published on 29th Jul, 2020
Join us in an international conversation with Professor Thomas O’Loughlin [..]
New General Manager Welcomed
General
Published on 25th Jul, 2020
Liam Greer was welcomed into the role of Diocesan General Manager on July 14 [..]
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 [..]