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Tūmanako is a pastoral initiative from the Diocese of Palmerston North.
We are being called to seek hope in our own lives. To bring hope into the world by the way we live. We invite you to join us, to unite with us, as we continue growing in the life of faith while seeking the gift of hope.
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Open House Explores Parish Renewal in the Diocese of Palmerston North
The Catholic Parish of New Plymouth hosted the Divine Renovation Open House on November 22 and 23, gathering over 200 participants. The event aimed to explore strategies for parish renewal and...
Ko te Wā o te Aweneti | The Season of Advent
Advent - Te Wā o Aweneti The significance of Advent The four-week Season of Advent is a time of prayerful and practical ways to prepare for the celebration of Our Lord’s birth on Christmas Day. Christ was born to bring hope to a darkened world. The Season of...
Year of Jubilee 2025
In 2025, the Catholic Church will embark on its next Jubilee Year, a time of profound spiritual significance that has been celebrated for centuries. First initiated by Pope Boniface VIII in 1300, the Jubilee is traditionally held every 25 years, though popes may...
Advent message from Bishop John
As we enter the Season of Advent, Bishop John Adams shares a message with the people of the Palmerston North Diocese, inviting us into a time of reflection, prayer, and peace.
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