Over these past weeks, the Eucharistic Miracles Exhibition has been quietly making its way through our Diocese, inviting schools, parishes, families and communities to pause before one of the deepest mysteries of our faith: Jesus is truly present in the Eucharist....
Diocesan Hubs Continue in Whanganui and Stratford
On Saturday 30 May and Sunday 31 May, parishioners gathered for the second round of Diocesan Hubs, held in Whanganui and Stratford. These gatherings continued our diocesan journey through the documents of Vatican II, this time focusing on Lumen Gentium, the Dogmatic...
Pope Leo’s First Encyclical Calls for AI to Serve Human Dignity
In his first encyclical, Magnifica humanitas, released on May 25, Pope Leo XIV reflects on how artificial intelligence is reshaping human life and insists that technology must remain at the service of the human person, never the other way around. Signed on May 15, the...
O’Shea Shield 2026: Returning to the Heart
The O’Shea Shield is one of the most anticipated fixtures on the Catholic secondary school calendar, bringing together students from the 17 Catholic colleges of the Wellington and Palmerston North dioceses for a weekend of faith-filled competition, public speaking and...
Whanganui Parishioners Rise Early to Pray for Peace
Sixteen parishioners from St Mary’s Whanganui gathered at 5 a.m. on Sunday 31 May 2026 to pray the rosary for peace in their parish church, joining Pope Leo who was praying at the same time (7 p.m., Saturday 30 May in Vatican time) at the Lourdes Grotto in the Vatican...
Pilgrims of Hope | Catholic Diocese of Palmerston North
Throughout 2025, Catholics around the world celebrated the Jubilee Year proclaimed by Pope Francis under the theme Pilgrims of Hope. Pilgrimage has long been a cherished tradition in the Catholic faith, symbolising our spiritual journey toward God. It involves setting...
Restoring Creation at Kopua
Nestled beside the Manawatū River, near Our Lady of the Southern Star Abbey at Kopua, lies a small but significant remnant of New Zealand’s once vast 70 Mile Bush (Te Tapere Nui o Whatonga). Today this place – known as Kopua-riki – is becoming a powerful sign of hope:...
Hope and Renewal at the Alpha Leadership Conference
Held at London’s Royal Albert Hall on 4 – 5 May 2026, the Alpha Leadership Conference brought together thousands of Christian leaders from many traditions and countries for two days of worship, teaching, prayer and conversation. The gathering focused on the call to...
Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Scheme Gaining Momentum Across the Diocese
The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Scheme (HDSS) continues to build momentum across the Diocese, with May bringing a strong mix of parish visits, school engagement, and local planning for more inclusive and accessible communities. During May, David Loving-Molloy,...
Cardinal John Discusess the Conclave | Part 4
Listen to the two Johns - Cardinal John Dew and Bishop John Adams - discuss the process of the election of Pope Leo XIV. In the final part, Cardinal John talks about Pope Leo's first Extraordinary Consistory that was held in January 2026.
Cardinal John Discusses the Conclave | Part 3
Listen to the two Johns - Cardinal John Dew and Bishop John Adams - discuss the process of the election of Pope Leo XIV. In part 3, Cardinal John talks about the next 2 votes concluding in Cardinal Robert Prevost being elected Pope.
‘Our voices matter! We deserve to be heard’ | Day of Prayer for Youth
National Youth Week is a nationwide celebration led by young people, highlighting their gifts, energy, and contribution to communities across Aotearoa New Zealand. Coordinated by Ara Taiohi (with support from the Ministry of Youth Development and Sport NZ), Youth Week...










