A Simple Invitation
Renewal takes root when we gather, pray, and grow together.
Diocesan Hubs are regional gatherings that bring together neighbouring parish communities across the Diocese of Palmerston North. We come together to pray, receive formation, and encourage one another in mission.
All are welcome.
Who Can Attend?
Diocesan Hubs are open to:
- Parish priests
- Parish leadership teams
- Ministry leaders
- Any parishioner who desires to grow in faith and mission
What to Expect
Each Diocesan Hub includes:
- Prayer
- Formation input
- Small group conversation
- Practical encouragement for parish life
Formation We Receive
Formation at a Diocesan Hub is:
Rooted in Scripture
Faithful to the teaching of the Church
Attentive to the realities of parish life today
Upcoming March Hubs
Diocesan Hubs are free to attend and open to all.
Saturday 7 March | Palmerston North – Register
Location: Diocesan Centre
Address: 33 Amesbury Street (Map)
Time: 12:30pm – 4:30pm (lunch provided)
Sunday 8 March | Hastings – Register
Location: St Peter Chanel Hall
Address: 817 Gordon Road, Raureka (Map)
Time: 12:30pm – 4:30pm (lunch provided)
Help us Prepare Well
Please register in advance so that we can welcome you well and make appropriate arrangements for catering and dietary requirements.
Formation at the Hubs
Our current formation series focuses on the key Constitutions of the Second Vatican Council and their significance for the life of our parish communities today.
At the General Audience on 7 January 2026, Pope Leo reminded us that the Council’s vision must not be allowed to fade and that we must continue seeking ways to live out its insights. To do this well, he encouraged us to return to the documents themselves — not relying on second-hand interpretations but reading and reflecting on them carefully and directly.
In March, we will be reflecting specifically on Sacrosanctum Concilium, the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy.
Through guided input, prayer, and conversation, we will explore how the Church’s teaching on the liturgy shapes our understanding of worship, participation, and mission in parish life. Register to participate in the conversation.
Moving Forward in Hope
As we gather across our regions, we do so with hope. The Lord is at work in our parish communities. May these gatherings help us recognise His presence, deepen our faith, and move forward together in mission.