News & Events
Catholic vaccine campaign
Bishop
Published on 9th Jun, 2021
A new Catholic Church campaign supporting the Covid-19 vaccine programme [..]
O’Shea Shield 2021
Young Catholics
Published on 7th Jun, 2021
St Joseph’s Māori Girls’ College won the O’Shea Shield for the first time in 46 years [..]
MFAT deal multiplies donations to Caritas
General
Published on 7th Jun, 2021
Donors to Caritas NZ will have their donations multiplied thanks to a new partnership [..]
Service awarded with high papal honour
Pastoral
Published on 7th Jun, 2021
Tony Murphy given title 'Knight of the Order of St Gregory the Great' for his service to the Church [..]
Rīhari Tiki te Aroha Puanaki – RIP
Māori
Published on 7th Jun, 2021
Richard Puanaki of Wairoa died aged 72 in April 2021 [..]
Alive in the Spirit | Online Conference
Pastoral
Published on 24th May, 2021
Catholic networks in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand are hosting a virtual conference [..]
Generation 20/21: Youth Kōrero
Young Catholics
Published on 13th May, 2021
The interfaith event for young adults will be held on 11/7/21 in Palmerston North [..]
COVID-19 vaccine and immunisation programme
General
Published on 9th May, 2021
NZ Catholic bishops strongly urge everyone to get a Covid vaccine [..]
Being part of a faith community
Bishop
Published on 9th May, 2021
Over Anzac weekend I returned to the parish in which I was born and grew up [..]
Caritas ‘truly grateful’ for response to Lent Appeal
Pastoral
Published on 9th May, 2021
Caritas has expressed its appreciation for the recent response to the Lent Appeal [..]
Hui Aranga celebrates 75 years
Māori
Published on 9th May, 2021
The Hui Aranga or Easter Gathering began in 1946 at Pukekaraka, Ōtaki [..]
On being an ‘upstander’
General
Published on 9th May, 2021
Chris Harris, CEO Holocaust Centre New Zealand, spoke to Palmerston North’s interfaith group [..]
Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit
Pastoral
Published on 9th May, 2021
This year the Mass was celebrated on a weekday to enable students to participate [..]
Recognition for long-serving Vincentian
Pastoral
Published on 9th May, 2021
Ellen Spriggens has been a member of St Vincent de Paul in Whanganui for 72 years [..]
Cathedral community café retired
Pastoral
Published on 9th May, 2021
Palmerston North’s Cathedral community café has ‘retired’ after 27 years [..]
The Hem of his Garmet - Men's Retreat
General
Published on 4th May, 2021
OLOL Palmerston North is hosting a one-day men's retreat in August [..]
Chris Skinner Concert - Feilding
General
Published on 3rd May, 2021
Fr Chris Skinner will be performing at St Bridgid's church on May 23 [..]
Papal Award Presentation to Tony Murphy
General
Published on 20th Apr, 2021
Pope Francis has awarded the title Knight of the Order of Saint Gregory the Great to Tony Murphy [..]
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2021
Pastoral
Published on 8th Apr, 2021
We are united in our desire for unity, although we know this is a long road [..]
Easter Blessings to all
Bishop
Published on 4th Apr, 2021
I am praying and hoping that the life of the Risen Jesus is awakened in a new way in your hearts [..]
Job Vacancy - Archdiocese of Wellington
General
Published on 4th Apr, 2021
The Archdiocese of Wellington is seeking an experienced social worker [..]
Renewal of New Zealand’s dedication to Our Lady
Pastoral
Published on 4th Apr, 2021
Bishops will gather in Wellington to renew 1838 dedication of NZ to Our Lady [..]
National Vocations Awareness Week: 25 April–1 May 2021
Pastoral
Published on 4th Apr, 2021
"The harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few" [..]
Anzac Day, 25 April 2021
General
Published on 4th Apr, 2021
Chaplain Brian Fennessy reflects on this National Day of Remembrance [..]
UNESCO recognises Suzanne Aubert’s manuscript
Māori
Published on 4th Apr, 2021
‘Manuscript of Māori Conversation’ is one of five new collections on UNESCO register [..]
Church leaders meet PM to talk vaccines, housing, poverty
General
Published on 4th Apr, 2021
Christian faith leaders met with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern in March [..]
Interfaith Committee marks 2nd anniversary of mosque attacks
General
Published on 4th Apr, 2021
NZ Bishops’ Interfaith Committee sends letter of support to Muslim communities [..]
Diocese pays tribute to Mons Brian Walsh
Pastoral
Published on 4th Apr, 2021
Monsignor Brian Walsh retires as Local Administrator [..]
Building safer communities together
General
Published on 4th Apr, 2021
In the Diocese of Palmerston North, our mission is to build a Safeguarding culture in action [..]
He Hīkoi Whakapono: A Journey of Faith
Pastoral
Published on 4th Apr, 2021
Ko Tahi Ano – Together as One, is made up of five communities in the Palmerston North region [..]
Old boy at the helm
Education
Published on 4th Apr, 2021
Tim Stuck is the new principal of Francis Douglas Memorial College in New Plymouth [..]
Catholic Church Makes Apology For Abuse
Bishop
Published on 26th Mar, 2021
The Catholic Church in NZ has made a formal apology to victims and survivors of abuse [..]
PN Interfaith event - Holocaust Memorial Day
General
Published on 25th Mar, 2021
Members of all faith communities have a unique opportunity to see the Children’s Holocaust Memorial [..]
GENERATION 20/20: Agents for Change
Young Catholics
Published on 24th Mar, 2021
Two young adult interfaith forums were held last year in Palmerston North [..]
Royal Commission on Abuse in Care – Faith-based Hearing
General
Published on 18th Mar, 2021
The Royal Commission is holding Phase 2 of its hearings into redress by faith-based institutions [..]
Our failures
Bishop
Published on 18th Mar, 2021
On 25 March Cardinal John will speak at the Phase 2 Hearings of Inquiry into Abuse in Care [..]
Lent – time to ‘unmask illusions’
Pastoral
Published on 10th Mar, 2021
Lent is a time to reconsider the path one is taking in life and to finally answer God’s invitation [..]
Lent is a time to make deep changes in our lives
Bishop
Published on 10th Mar, 2021
‘When we are not absorbed by the mission, internal problems are magnified.’ [..]
Caritas welcomes climate report
General
Published on 10th Mar, 2021
Caritas urges widespread Catholic involvement in making submissions on the recent report [..]
Silent, faithful, compassionate presence – Saint Joseph
Pastoral
Published on 10th Mar, 2021
Fr James Lyons explores the significance of this Saint for our time [..]
Sleeping St Joseph
Pastoral
Published on 10th Mar, 2021
St Joseph is the Pope's favourite saint [..]
Landmark study on the Irish in New Zealand
General
Published on 10th Mar, 2021
In Jan 2021 the Irish Embassy in New Zealand launched a landmark study of Irish people in Aotearoa [..]
Slavery-free Easter chocolate
General
Published on 10th Mar, 2021
With Easter coming up, how can we make sure our chocolate is slavery-free? [..]
Pope Francis appoints more women to Vatican posts
Pastoral
Published on 10th Mar, 2021
‘A door has been opened. We will see what other steps could be taken in the future’ [..]
Women as lectors and acolytes
Pastoral
Published on 10th Mar, 2021
Pope Francis’ little document 'Spiritus Domini' is a most welcome development [..]
Patience
Bishop
Published on 4th Mar, 2021
Last Saturday evening when the announcement was made that Auckland was going back into Level Three [..]
Applications for Funding
Administration
Published on 28th Feb, 2021
The May 2021 Funding Round for the Diocese of Palmerston North Allocations Group is now open [..]
New postal address for diocesan centre
Administration
Published on 18th Feb, 2021
The postal address for the Te Rau Aroha has changed [..]
“And the centre is Christ.”
Bishop
Published on 18th Feb, 2021
Two weeks ago, at his usual Wednesday Audience Pope Francis said “Mass cannot simply be listened to" [..]
Welcome to Wellington's new Archbishop
Pastoral
Published on 8th Feb, 2021
Former Christchurch Bishop, Paul Martin SM, became Coadjutor Archbishop of Wellington on Jan 2 2021 [..]