UNITED IN PRAYER A PRAYER RESOURCE FOR FAMILIES, INDIVIDUALS AND HOUSEHOLDS.Fourth Sunday in AdventLearn more about Advent >Join Ann-Marie Rogers in our opening prayer for the final week of Advent in the video below. Pause Take a moment to still yourself. Take a...
An Interview with Bishop Owen
In Part 1 of this interview series with Bishop Owen Dolan, emeritus co-adjutor of Palmerston North, he shares how he was asked to become bishop and what it actually means to be a 'co-adjutor'. Part 2 is releasing on Thursday 3rd December, and Part 3 on Thursday 10th....
Advent Part 1 | Prayer for Sunday, 29th November
UNITED IN PRAYER A PRAYER RESOURCE FOR FAMILIES, INDIVIDUALS AND HOUSEHOLDS.First Sunday in AdventLearn more about Advent >Join Thom Saywell in lighting the candle for the First Week of Advent below. Pause Take a moment to still yourself. Take a deep breath and ask...
The Meaning and Importance of the Nativity Scene
APOSTOLIC LETTER ADMIRABILE SIGNUM OF THE HOLY FATHERFRANCISON THE MEANING AND IMPORTANCEOF THE NATIVITY SCENE Abridged Version 1. The enchanting image of the Christmas crèche, so dear to the Christian people, never ceases to arouse amazement and wonder. The depiction...
Christ the King | Prayer for Sunday, 22nd November
UNITED IN PRAYER A PRAYER RESOURCE FOR FAMILIES, INDIVIDUALS AND HOUSEHOLDS.Feast of Christ the King Learn more about Ordinary Time > Pause Take a moment to still yourself. Take a deep breath and ask God for a renewed sense of presence with you in this moment....
How To Be Diocese with Bishop Peter Cullinane
In this first clip from an interview with Bishop Peter Cullinane, he reflects on the early days of the diocese and how they worked to build an understanding of 'what a diocese is'. Want more? Check out the feature article on the history and formation of our diocese.
This is your Diocese: Celebrating 40 years
What is a Diocese? The meaning of "diocese" is to be found in the meaning of "Church." The meaning of Church is to be found in the mission of the Son and the mission of the Holy Spirit, who were sent to make known the Father's love for his creation. That's where it...
Te Rau Aroha: A song we can call our own
When Korty Wilson started working for the Diocese in 2018, she quickly realised that we needed a song we can "call our own". So she wrote one! Check out the video for more of how it came about and to hear her sing 'Te Rau Aroha'.
Praying with our Cathedral’s beautiful windows
Say goodbye to distractions and start praying with these beautiful windows from our Cathedral of the Holy Spirit.
Valuing the Vulnerable – Respect Life Sunday
In the Gospel for Respect Life Sunday, 11 October 2020, some who are invited to a feast prioritise their farm or business work over the invitation, and refuse to come. The King instead fills his hall with all he can find, regardless of their status, worth and...
Celebrating Venerable Suzanne Aubert
The annual Suzanne Aubert Celebration day is celebrated on the first Sunday in October closest to the anniversary of her death (October 1st 1926). In 2020 this will be held on Sunday 4th October. This video from the Suzanne Aubert Website gives a short...
Equipping your parish in its mission (a tool)
Alpha is a parish tool for evangelisation where everyone is welcome. The same Alpha content is run all over the world, by Christians of all traditions, sharing the good news of Jesus. Each session has three key ingredients: hospitality, talk &...