Content note: This testimony contains references to premature birth, NICU care, serious infant illness, surgery and medical procedures. Although it is ultimately a story of hope, some details may be painful or triggering for those who have experienced child loss,...
Fully Alive: Young People Encounter Faith, Friendship and Christ
For many of the nearly 190 young people who attended the Diocese of Palmerston North's Fully Alive Youth Fest on Saturday 1 August, the day was much more than a youth event. It was an opportunity to encounter Christ, build friendships, and discover they are part of...
Funding Making a Difference Across Our Communities
The November 2026 Funding Round is still open. Parish groups, agencies and church organisations that provide a helping hand by supporting Families and Social Services are invited to apply for funding from the Catholic Charities Foundation of Palmerston and the Tindall...
Stay Connected with the Diocese
Keeping up with diocesan news, events and opportunities to connect has never been easier. Whether you're looking for faith resources, community updates, ministry information, or ways to meet others who share your interests and stage of life, there are now more ways...
Formed for Service | New Priests, Future Deacons and Ongoing Formation
The call to ordained ministry is a lifelong journey of formation, prayer and service, and there are encouraging signs of this journey taking place across the Palmerston North Diocese. On 11 August the diocese welcomed a group of newly ordained priests from around New...
Mission Sisters’ Annual Appeal
Each year, the Mission Sisters support two missions led by our Sisters in different parts of the world. This annual appeal is an invitation to partner with us in the mission of God by helping communities where the Sisters are working alongside local people.Our Story...
Thriving in this Land: Exploring Treaty and Climate Justice
The Diocese of Palmerston North's Justice, Peace, Development and Ecology Commission (JPDEC) has welcomed participants to the first two sessions of Thriving in this Land, a three-part series developed by Common Grace Aotearoa. The programme invites Christians to...
Social Justice Week 2026: You Belong to God | Nā Te Atua anō koe
Social Justice week takes place on 6 - 12 September 2026. This year we begin a three-year journey exploring what it means to truly belong — to God, to one another, and to creation — starting with the first and most important thread: we belong to God, made on purpose,...
Known & Called: A Women’s Discernment Retreat
Over the weekend of 28 - 30 August, 14 young women gathered in Palmerston North for Known & Called, a women’s retreat focused on Ignatian discernment and discovering God’s call in their lives. Led by Rachel and Rosie, Missionaries of God’s Love Sisters, the...
Season of Creation 2026 | Living Water
Each year from 1 September to 4 October, Christians around the world unite in prayer, reflection and action during the Season of Creation. This ecumenical celebration invites us to deepen our relationship with God, one another, and the whole of creation, while...
Where an Innocent Conversation Can Lead
Please note: The reflections and opinions expressed in this piece are those of the author and are shared in the spirit of personal faith and contemplation. They do not necessarily reflect the official views of the Diocese of Palmerston North.Often, an ordinary...
Young Catholic Leaders Gather for Reunion and Youth Festival
The YCL Leader Reunion was held at the Diocesan Centre on Friday 31 July. Our Year 13 students who graduated from the Young Catholic Leader (YCL) Programme gathered with their leaders and mentors to revisit their learning and reflect on their experiences as school...











