Discover What’s Happening in Our Diocese
Stay connected with the life of our Catholic community. Explore upcoming events, celebrations, retreats, and gatherings that inspire faith, strengthen fellowship, and bring us closer to Christ. There’s something for everyone as we journey together in faith.
Discover how to develop and grow in real intimacy with your spouse during this three-day, all-inclusive retreat in Palmerston North.
Starts 8am Friday 22nd January 2027 to noon Sunday 24th January
“Dear brother priests — I warmly invite you to join me for these five days of prayer and fraternity. Let us together fan into flame the gift God has given us, and renew the joy of our priesthood at the feet of Christ.”
✠ John, Bishop of the Diocese of Palmerston North
Upcoming events
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Fully Alive Youth Fest
“Made for more” — John 10:10
- Saturday 1 August 2026, 9.30am–7.30pm, Saint Peter’s College
A full day of worship, workshops and encounter — for young people from right across the diocese.
The Made For More Roadshow
Braden Johnson visits the diocese
- Visiting schools and parishes, and speaking at Fully Alive Youth Fest
Once chasing success and popularity, Braden found the peace and purpose he was searching for in the Eucharist — and he's bringing that story to your region.
Dio Hub
Exploring Gaudium et Spes, Vatican II’s document on the Church in the Modern World
- Sat 15 Aug — Palmerston North: Diocesan Centre, 33 Amesbury Street
- Sun 16 Aug — Hastings: St Mary’s School Hall, 901 Frederick Street
Free and open to all. An afternoon of prayer, formation and small group conversation — and time to be encouraged in faith and mission.
Known & Called
“He knew her. He knows you.”
- Palmerston North · with the Missionaries of God’s Love Sisters
A weekend of encounter, prayer, and learning to hear God’s voice, for women aged 18–35.
Fulfilled
The Promise of the Christian Life
- 8am–5pm · The Diocesan Centre – Te Rau Aroha, 33 Amesbury Street, Palmerston North
A two-day course exploring the promise at the heart of the Christian life.