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The National Liturgy Office has provided the following resources for parishes to use to help aid their preparations for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. More resources are available on their website.Christian Unity must be rooted in Prayer Praying, walking,...
The Second Session of the Synodal Assembly will take place from Wednesday 2 October to Sunday 27 October 2024. The purpose of this session will be to continue the work of the Synod on Synodality around the theme "For a Synodal Church: communion, participation and...
The 61st World Day of Prayer for Vocations, also known as Good Shepherd Sunday, falls this year on Sunday, 21 April. It is a day dedicated to recognising the role of Jesus as the Good Shepherd, and to praying for more people to answer the call to religious and...
Below you can read and download various prayers, articles and reflections from different sources in preparation for celebrating ANZAC Day on April 25.Prayer & LiturgyThe National Liturgy Office has prepared a number of resources to assist in your ANZAC Day...
The Hui Aranga has been going since 1946. It is a special time for Māori Katorika to come together over Easter to celebrate in kapa haka, kai, whakawhanaungatanga, and te Wairua Tapu o te Hahi Katorika. Fr Chris Martin SM was involved in organising this year's Hui...
Watch Bishop John Adams' Easter message to the people of the Palmerston North Diocese.
Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week. On Palm Sunday we remember Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem, with crowds waving palm branches and proclaiming "Hosanna" as he rode into the city on a donkey. Holy Week culminates in the celebration of Easter Sunday,...
Young Church is alive and well in the Diocese of Palmerston North! From learning about servant leadership at YCL to having fun at Life Teen Summer Camp and celebrating our epic youth ministers, have a read of what's been going on for our young people over the past...
World Marriage Day is celebrated in Aotearoa on 13 February 2024. Linked with the Catholic Marriage Movement, it aims to honor the foundational role of husbands and wives in families and society, emphasising values such as faithfulness, sacrifice, and joy in daily...
This year, Pope Francis has chosen the Book of Exodus as the focal point for his Lenten message, highlighting the theme "Through the Desert God Leads Us to Freedom." Lent, traditionally a time of personal reflection and spiritual growth, becomes an opportune moment to...
UNITED IN PRAYER A PRAYER RESOURCE FOR FAMILIES, INDIVIDUALS AND HOUSEHOLDS.The Epiphany of the Lord 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 O God, who on this day...
UNITED IN PRAYER A PRAYER RESOURCE FOR FAMILIES, INDIVIDUALS AND HOUSEHOLDS.Feast of the Holy Family 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 O God, who were pleased...