News & Events
E tū mana o Te Ao: Building a Climate of Hope
General
Published on 19th May, 2023
A series of webinars from the RDC Climate Action Group will be held June 14-July 5 2023 [..]
Cyclone Gabrielle Appeal Update
Bishop
Published on 18th May, 2023
Through very generous contributions from parishioners, schools, and other dioceses our Cyclone Appea [..]
Position Vacant - General Manager
General
Published on 15th May, 2023
The Archdiocese of Wellington is looking for a new General Manager [..]
Coadjutor Archbishop Paul Martin SM succeeds Cardinal John
Bishop
Published on 8th May, 2023
Cardinal John remains as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Palmerston North and continues wi [..]
Special Announcement – Friday 5 May 2023
Bishop
Published on 5th May, 2023
Cardinal John Dew's final newsletter [..]
Restoring taonga
Māori
Published on 5th May, 2023
Bill Tito has been repairing books, Bibles, certificates, postcard collections for 50 yeras [..]
Hands up for New Zealand Sign Language
General
Published on 5th May, 2023
8–14 May 2023, is organised by Deaf Aotearoa to raise awareness of the language and culture of NZ [..]
Growing Thriving Lives in the Pacific and Asia
General
Published on 5th May, 2023
Out of the lingering economic and health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, and in the face of [..]
‘Where true Charity is dwelling, God is present there’
Bishop
Published on 5th May, 2023
Easter 2023 was very different from all other Easters in my almost 47 years of priesthood [..]
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: 21 May–28 May 2023
Pastoral
Published on 5th May, 2023
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is an ecumenical Christian observance celebrated [..]
Oceania bishops publish response to Synod document
Pastoral
Published on 5th May, 2023
The bishops met in Fiji from 5–10 February for the quadrennial assembly of the FCBCO [..]
Royal Commission extended as new evidence emerges
Pastoral
Published on 5th May, 2023
The Government announced on 12 April 2023 that the Royal Commission into Abuse in Care [..]
Bishop Colin Campbell appointed interim rector of seminary
Pastoral
Published on 5th May, 2023
Retired Catholic Bishop of Dunedin Colin Campbell has been appointed Interim Rector of Seminary [..]
Community in Mission: O’Shea Shield 2023
Young Catholics
Published on 5th May, 2023
The prestigious and exciting O’Shea Shield competition has rangatahi from the 17 Catholic secondary [..]
Whānau Mercy Ministries launched
General
Published on 5th May, 2023
Ngā Whaea Atawhai o Aotearoa Sisters of Mercy New Zealand launched their new Whānau Mercy Ministries [..]
Pope Francis upholds ‘Billings Revolution’
Pastoral
Published on 5th May, 2023
Pope Francis has called for a ‘new revolution’ in today’s way of thinking human sexuality [..]
Blessing of the Oils during Holy Week
Pastoral
Published on 5th May, 2023
Chrism Masses were celebrated in Wellington and Palmerston North in April [..]
Waipatu Māori Catholic Club
Māori
Published on 5th May, 2023
Based out at Waipatu Marae, this local group is about to celebrate its 75th birthday [..]
Christian mothers’ group Hastings
Pastoral
Published on 5th May, 2023
The Young Christian Mothers group was formed in the Sacred Heart Parish of Hastings in 1974 [..]
Called to Care
Pastoral
Published on 4th May, 2023
International Nurses Day and Hospice Awareness Week [..]
St John’s College Canoe Polo team crowned national champs
Young Catholics
Published on 4th May, 2023
The Junior Canoe Polo team were crowned national champions at the 2023 Secondary School competition [..]
Stratford Taranaki Shakespeare Festival
Young Catholics
Published on 4th May, 2023
The SGCNZ University of Otago Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival takes place annually [..]
Challenge 2000 – growing young potential
Young Catholics
Published on 4th May, 2023
Challenge 2000 is a Catholic, Gospel-based professional and dynamic youth development, community and [..]
Caritas Challenge: ‘Live It, Sweat It, Move It, Stop It’
Young Catholics
Published on 4th May, 2023
Caritas Challenge is an annual event for schools and youth groups across New Zealand [..]
Damian Dempsey appointed new Executive Director of the NZCBC
General
Published on 2nd May, 2023
Damian Dempsey has been appointed the new Executive Director of the NZ Catholic Bishops Conference [..]
Fire at Cathedral of the Holy Spirit
General
Published on 1st May, 2023
The Cathedral is closed indefinitely after a fire was lit inside the day chapel [..]
Nature is complaining and is calling STOP
Pastoral
Published on 24th Apr, 2023
The follow-up workshop on 'The Letter' raised some interesting points [..]
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2023
Pastoral
Published on 15th Apr, 2023
The theme for this year is “Do good; seek justice” from Isaiah 1:17 [..]
Oceania Catholic bishops publish response to Synod
Pastoral
Published on 13th Apr, 2023
"We do not want to build a different Church, but rather to renew and revitalize the Church we love' [..]
‘Hope, light and human kindness in traumatic times’
Pastoral
Published on 31st Mar, 2023
Sacred Heart College Napier principal reflects on the response to Cyclone Gabrielle [..]
Eucharist in Eketāhuna part of civic celebrations
Pastoral
Published on 31st Mar, 2023
A Mass of Thanksgiving was part of the 150 years’ celebrations for the town [..]
Faith community fundraiser
Pastoral
Published on 31st Mar, 2023
Parishioners from the Catholic Parish of Whanganui organised a fundraiser for Cyclone Gabrielle [..]
Catholic women want reform – global survey
Pastoral
Published on 31st Mar, 2023
The survey has found that the majority of women support significant reform within the Church [..]
NZ – middling performer in Mass attendance
General
Published on 31st Mar, 2023
Which country has the highest Catholic Mass attendance? [..]
Pilgrimage, not just a visit
Pastoral
Published on 31st Mar, 2023
Chaplain Brian Fennessy reflects on the importance of ANZAC Day [..]
Catholic Youth New Testament
Young Catholics
Published on 31st Mar, 2023
The Bible Society of New Zealand has developed a unique youth Catholic New Testament [..]
Invitation to St Joseph’s Church Shannon 60th Jubilee
Pastoral
Published on 31st Mar, 2023
10am, Sunday 23 April, for all past and present parishioners and friends [..]
REMOVAL OF COVID RESTRICTIONS
General
Published on 24th Mar, 2023
All restrictions during mass have now been lifted [..]
Special newsletter – Cardinal John Dew
Bishop
Published on 22nd Mar, 2023
This Newsletter comes to you a bit out of sync from the normal fortnightly message I send [..]
Bishops support 'Staying Safe on Social Media' campaign
General
Published on 17th Mar, 2023
New Zealand’s Catholic bishops are supporting a campaign to help people stay safe on social media [..]
Living the Gospel in our everyday life
Bishop
Published on 10th Mar, 2023
We live in an age in which we are told to be careful of so many things [..]
Interfaith Relations group meets in Palmerston North
Pastoral
Published on 10th Mar, 2023
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May 2023 Funding Round | Catholic Charities Foundation
General
Published on 7th Mar, 2023
Parish groups, agencies and church organisations that provide a helping hand by supporting Families [..]
Salvation Army State of the Nation 2023 report
General
Published on 4th Mar, 2023
Social pressures in NZ are rising, according to the Salvation Army’s sixteenth annual report [..]
Honorary doctorate for university leader
Pastoral
Published on 4th Mar, 2023
Br Peter Bray has been awarded an honorary doctorate for his inspirational work with students [..]
10 years with Pope Francis
Pastoral
Published on 4th Mar, 2023
The Pope celebrated his 10th pontifical anniversary on March 13 2023 [..]
Cyclone Gabrielle Statement 24 February 2023
Bishop
Published on 24th Feb, 2023
Your response to our diocesan Cyclone Appeal has been wonderful. We as a diocese are very grateful [..]
Cyclone Relief Help & Support
General
Published on 21st Feb, 2023
Some of the many initiatives that have been established to support the recovery efforts of [..]
Climate Action Workshop
Pastoral
Published on 20th Feb, 2023
A follow up information workshop on the film ‘The Letter’ [..]
Cyclone Relief Appeal
Bishop
Published on 17th Feb, 2023
Donate today to help families and communities who have been affected by Cyclone Gabrielle. [..]