News & Events
Chris Skinner Concert - Feilding
General
Published on 4th Mar, 2021
Fr Chris Skinner will be performing at St Bridgid's church on May 23 [..]
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 [..]
Job vacancy: youth minister
Young Catholics
Published on 18th Feb, 2021
The Catholic Parish of New Plymouth is looking for someone to join their Youth Ministry team [..]
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 [..]
A New Way Forward – He Ara Whakamua, He Ara Hou
Pastoral
Published on 8th Feb, 2021
The theme for this years' Caritas Lenten Appeal is taken from the Pope encyclical Laudato Si' [..]
Remembering the past: Waitangi Day and CST
Pastoral
Published on 8th Feb, 2021
How Waitangi Day helps us reflect on Catholic Social Teaching [..]
Te Wā o te Reneti – The Season of Lent
Pastoral
Published on 8th Feb, 2021
The 40 days of Lent enable us to step into a time of ‘being without’ so we can ‘look within' [..]
Pope proclaims Year of St Joseph
Pastoral
Published on 8th Feb, 2021
Pope Francis has declared a Year of St Joseph in honour of the 150th anniversary of the saint’s... [..]
New Zealand’s Climate Commission work ‘absolutely vital’
General
Published on 8th Feb, 2021
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand has been engaging with the new Climate Change Commission since 2020 [..]
Caritas funding to Fiji after cyclones
General
Published on 8th Feb, 2021
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand has sent solidarity funding to its long-term partners in Fiji [..]
Institutions lead the way in divestment from fossil fuels
General
Published on 8th Feb, 2021
Faith institutions around the world are committing to a brighter and cleaner future [..]
St Patrick’s Waipawa 150th Jubilee
Pastoral
Published on 8th Feb, 2021
St Patrick’s Church in Central Hawke’s Bay will be the centre of celebrations over Anzac weekend [..]
COVID-19 vaccine
General
Published on 13th Jan, 2021
New Zealand’s Catholic bishops are strongly urging everyone to get a Covid-19 vaccine [..]
Paul Martin appointed Coadjutor Archbishop of Wellington
Pastoral
Published on 1st Jan, 2021
Christchurch Bishop Paul Martin has been appointed Coadjutor Archbishop of Wellington [..]
Nuncio Visit
Education
Published on 6th Dec, 2020
The Apostolic Nuncio to New Zealand visited Hato Pāora College in November [..]
Born immaculate, Mary is the highest honour of our race
Pastoral
Published on 6th Dec, 2020
Dec 8 is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception [..]
On mission and salvation
Pastoral
Published on 6th Dec, 2020
Archbishop Novatus Rugambwa, Apostolic Nuncio to New Zealand, discusses these important topics [..]
Bishops meet in Palmerston North
Pastoral
Published on 6th Dec, 2020
The New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference met in Palmerston North in October [..]
Catholic Church will listen to learn from abuse survivors
General
Published on 30th Nov, 2020
The Church is determined to listen, learn, and reflect on the evidence of abuse survivors [..]
Royal Commission on Abuse in Care – this week
General
Published on 29th Nov, 2020
From Nov 30 the Royal Commission is holding public hearings for faith-based cases of abuse [..]
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 [..]