See what Jubilees we'll be celebrating in July!Jubilee of Grandparents and Older Persons 26 – 27 July 2025This weekend, we celebrate the Jubilee of Grandparents and Older Persons, giving thanks for the wisdom, love, and strength that come with age.Prayer of the...
Training Day Promotes Hidden Disabilities Awareness
A powerful step toward building a more inclusive Church community was taken on July 1, as the Catholic Diocese of Palmerston North hosted a training day to promote the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Scheme (HDSS). The event, held at the Diocesan Centre, was part of a...
A Journey of Hope and Holiness: Walking with the Saints in Assisi
Emily Sit, the Director of Mission and Evangelisation for the Diocese of Palmerston North, recently went on pilgrimage to Assisi, Italy. Below she shares some reflections of the trip.This past month, I had the profound gift of travelling to Assisi — a place where...
Palmerston North to Host Jubilee Youth Festival in August
The Diocese of Palmerston North is excited to announce the Jubilee Youth Festival 2025, a day-long celebration for young people across the diocese as part of the global Church’s Year of Jubilee. The festival will take place on Saturday, 2 August 2025, at the Cathedral...
Catholic Parish Demographics: Syro-Malabar Catholics from India
Dr Robyn Andrews, a Research Fellow at Massey University and a parishioner at St Mary’s in Palmerston North, brings a unique perspective to her research on contemporary parish life in Aotearoa New Zealand. She will also be publishing a series of more detailed pieces...
Day of Prayer for Seafarers | 13 July 2025
On Sea Sunday, celebrated in 2025 on 13 July, churches all over the world come together to remember seafarers and pray for them, their families and those who support them. Let us remember all those who work and live from the sea, among them sailors, fishermen, women...
World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
On Sunday, 27 July, we celebrate the 5th World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, a day established by Pope Francis in 2021. This year's theme, “Blessed are those who have not lost hope” (Sir 14:2), highlights the beatitude of the elderly and the importance of hope...
Updates from Around the Diocese | July 2025
There have been lots of exciting things happening around our Diocese over the past month - have a read of some of them below!Bishop Leads Personal Blessings on Pentecost Sunday at Our Lady of Lourdes A moving moment of spiritual connection marked Pentecost Sunday at...
Ngā Parirau/Wings: Soaring Deeper in Faith
The Alpha programme is running in several parishes of the diocese. It is wonderful to see the sharing of faith at so many different levels as people connect with one another and grow in trust with each sharing their journey. A question many have on completing Alpha...
Year of Jubilee | Upcoming Events in June
See what Jubilees we'll be celebrating in June!Jubilee of Ecclesial Movements, Associations and New Communities 7 - 8 June 2025This weekend, we give thanks for the faithful men and women who, inspired by the Holy Spirit, dedicate themselves to these movements.Prayers...
Planting Seeds of Hope and Peace | Laudato Si’ Week 2025
From 24 to 31 May, the Diocese of Palmerston North marked the tenth anniversary of Laudato Si’. The theme, Planting the Seeds of Hope, was paired with the celebration of the 800th anniversary of the Canticle of St. Francis. With this in mind, we grounded our study of...
Catholic Parish Demographics: Catholics from the Philippines
Robyn Andrews, a Research Fellow at Massey University and a parishioner at St Mary’s in Palmerston North, brings a unique perspective to her research on contemporary parish life in Aotearoa New Zealand. She will also be publishing a series of more detailed pieces in...