In his April video, produced by the Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network, he makes a request at the end: “Let us make non-violence a guide for our actions, both in daily life and in international relations”. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRNl2BrATVI The Pope Video | May...
Celebration of the Paschal Triduum & Easter
Holy Week is an incredibly important time in the year for us as Christians. In light of this, you might want to brush up on the specifics of Holy Week and the significance of each day. Check out a great three minute summary from Busted Halo on YouTube by clicking...
Way of the Cross | Reflection Resource
Each year in Rome, on Good Friday, a traditional Via Crucis takes place at the Colosseum. This Way of the Cross is led by the Pope with reflections each year prepared by different people and groups. In 2019, the meditations for the stations were written by fifteen...
Cyclone Gabrielle | 2023
Last month, Cyclone Gabrielle caused significant damage to certain regions across the North Island. Homes have been damaged or destroyed, livelihoods have been severely impacted and sadly, some have even lost loved ones. In the Diocese of Palmerston North, the Hawkes...
Palmerston North Catholic Education Office | School Board Training Resources
Adapted Board Task Checklist with a Catholic LensInduction for Catholic State Integrated School GovernanceIntegration AgreementAttendance DuesSchool PropertyFacilitating Board Meetings Board Training – Governance with a Catholic Worldview Religious Education and the...
Pope Francis’ vision for parishes
Francis' vision for parishes is that they should be schools of service and generosity, close-knit communities, without bureaucracy and people-centered, with the doors open to everyone. He calls us to be daring and rethink the style of parochial communities, placing...
A time for renewal – Lent 2023
It is easy for us to get complacent about things. The more years we spend on this earth, the more likely we are to take things for granted and miss potential opportunities for further growth. The liturgical seasons in the Church are one example of where it can be easy...
Acknowledging Waitangi Day | 2023
These resources have been compiled from the National Liturgy Office's resources from 2021-2023 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. Readings of the Day Gen 1:1-19 God spoke and...
Be the light | Liturgy for the Start of the School Year
BE THE LIGHT A LITURGY RESOURCE FOR THE START OF THE SCHOOL YEAR 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. Opening Prayer Loving God,at the beginning of this new term remind us...
Synodality in Oceania | Writing & Discernment
The Synod on Synodality is currently in the Continental Stage of the synodal journey. In this video, members of the Oceania Discernment and Writing Group reflect on their experience, along with their hopes for the synodal process....
Taha Wairua | Our Spiritual Wellbeing
In December 2022, the Diocesan Young Catholics team ran a five-day leadership training programme for Year 12 students across the Diocese called 'Young Catholic Leader.' This programme, modeled off the Marist Youth Leader Programme, has been running now for a number of...
Word of God | to be nourished
Pope Francis’ Apostolic Letter, Motu proprio Aperuit illis, published 30 September 2019, established the third Sunday in Ordinary Time to be devoted to the celebration, study and dissemination of the Word of God. “How do we receive the Word of God? The response is...











