News & Events
NZ Catholic Church leaders publish statement of commitments
Bishop
Published on 10th Jan, 2023
The bishops and the leaders of religious orders of the Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand have [..]
Br Peter Bray 2023 | Greetings From Palestine Presentations
Bishop
Published on 19th Dec, 2022
Come and meet Brother Peter Bray, FSC when he visits our diocese [..]
God lives among us – reflection and blessings for Christmas
Bishop
Published on 18th Dec, 2022
Cardinal John Dew's message for Christmas 2022 [..]
Workshop on feature documentary “The Letter”
Pastoral
Published on 1st Nov, 2022
“The Letter” brings to life the transformative vision of Laudato Si’ to inspire lasting action for o [..]
Growing in the fruits of the Holy Spirit
Bishop
Published on 17th Oct, 2022
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness" [..]
Support Life Sunday
Pastoral
Published on 11th Oct, 2022
You are not alone – accompanying and caring for people living with mental illness [..]
Catholic leaders pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
General
Published on 11th Oct, 2022
Catholic leaders have paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II following her death on September 8 [..]
All rangatahi supported in new diversity guidelines
Education
Published on 9th Oct, 2022
The NZ Catholic bishops have published guidelines to support sexual diversity [..]
Restrictions lifted, end of Sunday Obligation dispensation
Bishop
Published on 16th Sep, 2022
The bishops have issued the attached letter removing restrictions on attending Mass [..]
Queen Elizabeth II and her devotion to God
Bishop
Published on 15th Sep, 2022
We have heard so much in recent days about the life of Queen Elizabeth II [..]
Catholic Prison Chaplain | Hastings | Part-time
Pastoral
Published on 7th Sep, 2022
We’re looking for a Catholic Chaplain who is ready to journey with prisoners in the Hawke’s Bay [..]
NZ Catholics urged to support hospices and palliative care
Pastoral
Published on 6th Sep, 2022
Catholics are being urged to support the under-funded hospice and palliative care services [..]
There’s nothing ‘up there’ about heaven!
Pastoral
Published on 5th Sep, 2022
Every culture has a ‘creation story’ attributing power to what are called the ‘gods’ [..]
Like charity, Christian unity begins at home
Bishop
Published on 5th Sep, 2022
Part 2 of Bishop Peter Cullinane's article on the Traditional Latin Mass [..]
Synod reflections
Young Catholics
Published on 2nd Sep, 2022
Two young people share insights from their involvement in the diocesan phase of the Synod 2021–2023 [..]
Young New Zealand pilgrims sought for World Youth Day Lisbon
Young Catholics
Published on 2nd Sep, 2022
Young people from around Aotearoa New Zealand are invited to join a pilgrimage to WYD 2023 [..]
Counter toxicity in social media, says Pope
Pastoral
Published on 1st Sep, 2022
Pope Francis has called on Catholics to counter toxicity in social media [..]
Debate continues over Humanae Vitae
Pastoral
Published on 1st Sep, 2022
The Vatican’s top body on life issues has caused a stir for suggesting that one of the Church’s [..]
Religious Diversity Day
Pastoral
Published on 1st Sep, 2022
A group of Palmerston North people from different faith groups participated in a Religious Diversity [..]
Life commitment in truth, peace and love
General
Published on 1st Sep, 2022
Religious Sisters, family and friends gathered at St Mary's Church in Whanganui [..]
St Mary of the Angels dedicated as National Shrine to Mary
Pastoral
Published on 31st Aug, 2022
A large gathering of the Catholic community came together for the Mass of Dedication of St Mary [..]
Māori Language Week – Te Wiki o te Reo Māori
General
Published on 30th Aug, 2022
12 - 18 September is Māori Language Week [..]
Season of Creation: Listen to the Voice of Creation
Pastoral
Published on 30th Aug, 2022
The Season of Creation is a time of grace the Church offers to humanity to renew its relationship [..]
NZ national Synod synthesis published
Bishop
Published on 17th Aug, 2022
Six strong themes have emerged from the diocesan and national Synod processes undertaken in the Cath [..]
Social Justice Week – Te Wiki o te Whai Tika
Pastoral
Published on 13th Aug, 2022
Social Justice Week 2022 resources are available to download from the Caritas website [..]
Bishops urge action on Palestine
General
Published on 13th Aug, 2022
Bishops write letter calling for action to end Palestinian suffering [..]
Hui helps create national Synod synthesis
Pastoral
Published on 13th Aug, 2022
About 80 representatives from the country’s six Catholic dioceses and other entities met for [..]
Pope’s letter on celebrating liturgy well
Pastoral
Published on 13th Aug, 2022
Pope Francis has writted a new apostolic letter, Desiderio Desideravi [..]
The ‘unpredictability of grace’
Pastoral
Published on 13th Aug, 2022
Cardinal John gave the opening address at the National Synod Day in July [..]
New Zealand palliative care grossly underfunded
General
Published on 13th Aug, 2022
The Ministry of Health has six full-time positions dedicated to ‘assisted dying’ but no team dedicat [..]
Masking up for Term 3: Managing winter illnesses and Covid
Education
Published on 13th Aug, 2022
The Government is providing 10 million child masks for Terms 3 and 4 [..]
Birthday blessings to parish treasures
General
Published on 13th Aug, 2022
Parishioners of the Catholic Parish of Whanganui celebrate three 90th birthdays [..]
Multimillion-dollar investment in Catholic schools
Education
Published on 13th Aug, 2022
More than 70 school-building upgrade and maintenance projects are underway across the Diocese [..]
Mary as Mother
Pastoral
Published on 13th Aug, 2022
The Church marks Sunday Aug 15 as the ‘foremost holy day of obligation’ [..]
Lifting Our Eyes: Ignatian Spirituality Conference
Pastoral
Published on 3rd Aug, 2022
Lifting Our Eyes: Ignatian Spirituality Conference [..]
Robert Blucher new CE of Te Kupenga
Education
Published on 29th Jul, 2022
Robert Blucher has been appointed Chief Executive of Te Kupenga-Catholic Leadership Institute [..]
World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly 2022
Pastoral
Published on 21st Jul, 2022
Sunday 24 July 2022 will be the second World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly [..]
Apostolic Letter Desiderio Desideravi (Pope Francis)
Bishop
Published on 8th Jul, 2022
Pope Francis has written the Apostolic Letter to recall the profound meaning of Eucharistic celebrat [..]
Hui creates national Synod synthesis
Bishop
Published on 4th Jul, 2022
About 80 representatives from the country's six Catholic dioceses and other entities met [..]
Four winners named in the 2022 Delargey Awards
Bishop
Published on 29th Jun, 2022
Four people nominated for their outstanding work in Catholic youth ministry are winners in the 2022 [..]
Four winners named in the 2022 Delargey Awards
Young Catholics
Published on 29th Jun, 2022
Four people nominated for their outstanding work in Catholic youth ministry are winners in the 2022 [..]
A compliment Christians pay to one another
General
Published on 13th Jun, 2022
Synodality is about building one another up in the love of Christ. [..]
A community venture in Palmy
Young Catholics
Published on 13th Jun, 2022
Te Ahi Kā o Mātauranga is a beacon of faith life for young people. [..]
Pre-Synod hui for Palmerston North and Wellington dioceses
General
Published on 13th Jun, 2022
The final step in the diocesan ‘listening phase’. [..]
New role for St John’s College principal
Education
Published on 13th Jun, 2022
Rob Ferreira has been appointed Rector of St Patrick’s College, Silverstream. [..]
Come, dream with me a dream that is coming true
Young Catholics
Published on 2nd May, 2022
Emeritus Bishop Peter Cullinane invites young people to consider the future with wonder. [..]
Suzanne Aubert’s path to sainthood delayed by Vatican
General
Published on 2nd May, 2022
Vatican medical council attribute 'miracle' to medical science. [..]
Passing of kaumatua
General
Published on 2nd May, 2022
We recognise and honour the many and varied contributions of those who have passed. [..]
Cullinane stained-glass windows brought ‘home’
General
Published on 2nd May, 2022
The windows link to Cullinane College’s legacy and acknowledge its past journey. [..]
Students pray for Ukraine
Young Catholics
Published on 2nd May, 2022
Napier students gather together on Pope Francis’ universal day of prayer for peace for Ukraine. [..]
Easter raffle to help children in Ukraine
Young Catholics
Published on 2nd May, 2022
St Joseph’s Primary School, Hastings, raised $725.10 for Caritas' work in Ukraine. [..]