News & Events
Messages of support in the wake of Christchurch shootings
General
Documents received after the events of 15 March [..]
Bishop Charles’ message following the tragic shootings
Bishop
The shocking events in Christchurch are impacting on us all [..]
Cathedral Memorial Interfaith Service, Sunday 7.30pm
Pastoral
All welcome to come and join with our Muslim brothers and sisters [..]
Young Catholic Leader 2018
Young Catholics
A week-long experience of faith and community for college leaders [..]
Application for funding
Administration
Click here to download the application form for funding from the Diocese [..]
Aotearoa pilgrims at WYD 2019
Young Catholics
21 Kiwis joined thousands of pilgrims in Panama [..]
Tribute to Mark Richards
General
It is with sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Mark Edward Richards [..]
Will Parliament pass the End of Life Choice Bill?
Pastoral
‘It may start with compassion but it will end with convenience.’ [..]
Booklet promotes peace and understanding
Pastoral
‘Interreligious dialogue is a necessary condition for peace in the world' [..]
Thinking Theologically About Disability
Education
A way of breaking down barriers; looking at things differently [..]
Fr Patrick Cooke – Requiescat In Pace
General
Much-loved and former parish priest at Havelock North passed away aged 89 years [..]
SVdP New Plymouth pampers visitors
General
Members of St Vincent de Paul Conference in New Plymouth held a heart-warming event [..]
Marriage filled with giving to others
General
Palmerston North couple Josephine and Ian Bailey celebrate 60 years of marriage [..]
Fake hope tweets and the true hope of Christ’s birth….
Bishop
Bishop Charles’ Christmas homily: fake hope tweets and the true hope of Christ’s [..]
Catholic Prison Chaplain – Part-time
Pastoral
Based at Hawke’s Bay Regional Prison - Hastings. Apply now! [..]
Gender diversity in schools
Education
NCRS produces document offering guidance on gender diversity discussions [..]
TCI Courses in January
Education
TCI/Palmerston North has two courses in January 2019 [..]
Diocesan Allocations 2018
Administration
A number of funds were allocated to various groups in the Diocese [..]
Call for action on climate change
General
Catholic agencies lead the charge to mitigate climate change [..]
Royal Commission into abuse in state care
Pastoral
"Listening to stories of the past will help us to strengthen safeguarding in the pres [..]
War and Peace
Bishop
Bishop Charles reflects on the tension between war and peace [..]
Bishops encourage Day of Prayer to Respect Life
Pastoral
A Pastoral Letter from the Bishops on the preciousness and fragility of life. [..]
Education Minister committed to integrated schools
Education
Hon Chris Hipkins meets with proprietors and principals [..]
Report on Proposed Abortion Law Changes
General
Should abortion be under criminal or health law? [..]
What Does ‘Hope’ Really Mean?
General
Emeritus Bishop Peter discusses hope and hopelessness [..]
Can Security Be a False God?
General
Joy Cowley reflects on security and fear [..]
Te Ahi Kaa – the Hearth Place
Young Catholics
The young adult community continues to flourish [..]
Mark Richards - Writings
General
The thesis and associated work - writings, presentations, interviews - of Dr Mark Ric [..]
Diversity of Faiths in our Community
General
A multi-faith celebration event on 30 November [..]
Vacancy: Manager Catholic Education Office
Education
We seek a dynamic and motivated educator to take on this key leadership role in the D [..]
Discover Suzanne Aubert
General
Catholics invited to follow in Suzanne Aubert’s footsteps [..]
2018 Synod to Reflect on Young People
Young Catholics
WelCom speaks to Bishop Steve prior to him leaving for Rome [..]
Canonisation of Paul VI, Romero, and more
General
Pope Francis celebrated their canonisation on October 14 [..]
Young missionaries living the gospel
Young Catholics
Stories of young people in our communities [..]
New Joy Cowley book to be launched
General
Veil Over The Light – Selected Spiritual Writings by Joy Cowley will be launched on [..]
New Books sharing Social Justice messages
General
New books launched from Palmerston North [..]
220 years of priestly ministry celebrated
General
Priests gathered in Whanganui for jubilarian celebrations [..]
Marriage Encounter Anniversary
General
The Marriage Encounter Movement celebrates 40 years [..]
Warm winter thermals for Hawke’s Bay children
Pastoral
The Hastings Parish organised hundreds of thermals for needy children [..]
New version of Te Paipera Tapu
Māori
A new digitised Holy Bible in contemporary Te Reo Māori [..]
When the well seems dry
General
Joy Cowley reflects on 'dryness' in our relationship with God [..]
What’s Happening in Intercession?
Education
Elizabeth Snedden rscj shares her thoughts on Intercessory Prayer [..]
New acting academic dean for TCI
Education
Dr Zachariah Duke joins The Catholic Institute [..]
Life Teen President visits NZ
Young Catholics
Randy Raus visited dioceses across New Zealand [..]
Bishop Charles on Clericalism & Governance
Bishop
Bishop Charles recognises the need for radical change [..]
Miha Maori at the Cathedral
Māori
The diocese gathered around Bishop Charles for Miha Maori [..]
Six men in a leaky boat
General
An opinion piece about where the Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand might head [..]
Notice of Presentation: Mark Richards 23rd of September
Pastoral
People have asked Mark to share with the community the fruit of his recent studies in [..]
Papal Letter to “the People of God”
Pastoral
Pope Francis's letter to the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics about sexual abuse [..]
Missionaries
Bishop
The 'extreme sports version of vocation' [..]