The clergy, religious and lay faithful of the Catholic Diocese of Palmerston North welcome you with great joy to the Episcopal Ordination and Installation of Reverend John Lewis Adams as Bishop of the Diocese of Palmerston North.
Saturday 30 September 2023 at 11.00am
(The feast of Saint Jerome and the vigil of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux)
Cathedral of the Holy Spirit
197 Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North
All members of our Catholic community and guests are welcome to attend this joyful occasion for our diocese.
For those unable to be with us in person a live stream of this ordination will be available.
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