News & Events
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 [..]
Ngā Whaea Atawhai: Sisters of Mercy, sisters of prayer
Pastoral
Published on 7th Jun, 2020
Dr Areti Metuamate and his wife spent time living with the Sisters of Mercy in Wellington [..]
Moving ahead safely and with hope, patience and kindness
Bishop
Published on 7th Jun, 2020
There has been a lot of debate online about impact on the Church from the Covid-19 pandemic ... [..]
A continuing apostolate: Bishop Peter Cullinane
Bishop
Published on 7th Jun, 2020
April this year marked 40 years since Peter Cullinane was ordained Bishop the Palmerston North [..]
Budget 2020
General
Published on 7th Jun, 2020
Catholic organisations respond to the Budget delivered on Thursday, 14 May 2020 [..]
Catholic Education during Covid-19 lockdown
Education
Published on 7th Jun, 2020
Schools around the diocese discuss their experiences of the lockdown [..]
'The Upper Zoom'
General
Published on 28th May, 2020
Everyone is invited to an online Diocesan Pentecost Celebration! [..]
Masses resume & parishes open
Pastoral
Published on 28th May, 2020
A Pastoral Letter from our bishops on returning to Mass and 'Leaving the Closed Room' [..]
Ordination of Trung Nguyen to the Priesthood
General
Published on 25th May, 2020
Deacon Trung Nguyen will be ordained a priest on Saturday 6 June 2020 [..]
Alert Level 2 and parishes
Pastoral
Published on 12th May, 2020
Some parish activities to resume, but mass still unavailable [..]
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (25-31 May)
Pastoral
Published on 6th May, 2020
Celebrated between Ascension and Pentecost Sundays each year [..]
Worshipping together in our faith communities
Bishop
Published on 3rd May, 2020
The last day of the month of May will be Pentecost Sunday... [..]
Palmerston North ordination postponed
Pastoral
Published on 3rd May, 2020
Deacon Trung Nguyen was due to be ordained for the Palmerston North diocese on April 18 [..]
Good Shepherd Sunday
Pastoral
Published on 1st May, 2020
I am the gate. Whoever enters through me will be saved and will come in and go out and find pasture [..]
The Worker
Pastoral
Published on 30th Apr, 2020
A reflection by Msgr Gerard Burns for the feast of St Joseph the Worker [..]
Breathe Life
Pastoral
Published on 30th Apr, 2020
A Pentecost Reflection for Sunday 31 May 2020 [..]
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Pastoral
Published on 30th Apr, 2020
The week of prayer is to be held 25–31 May this year [..]
Marking 5 Years of Laudato si’
Pastoral
Published on 30th Apr, 2020
This year is the fifth anniversary of the publication of Pope Francis’ encyclical [..]
The Cannabis Referendum 2020
General
Published on 30th Apr, 2020
In September we will be asked if we support the legalisation of recreational cannabis in NZ [..]
Pope Francis – Letter for the Month of May
Pastoral
Published on 28th Apr, 2020
It is traditional in this month to pray the Rosary at home [..]
Ministry in the Midst of Lockdown
Young Catholics
Published on 23rd Apr, 2020
Youth Ministers continue to serve and connect with their communities [..]
Essential workers – at the centre
Pastoral
Published on 16th Apr, 2020
These essential workers do their job day in and day out, pandemic or no [..]
Easter Pastoral Letter from Bishops
Bishop
Published on 12th Apr, 2020
Jesus' greeting of peace is what we share with you on this Easter day [..]