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From Flames to Restoration: Cleanup of the Cathedral

From Flames to Restoration: Cleanup of the Cathedral

On April 27 2023, a fire was lit in the day chapel of the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit in Palmerston North.  Despite being quickly extinguished, it caused significant damage to some of the furniture in the day chapel: namely the presider’s chair, the altar, a small...

Journey of Faith | Conversations with WYD23 Pilgrims

Journey of Faith | Conversations with WYD23 Pilgrims

Eleven young people from the Palmerston North Diocese experienced the trip of a lifetime when they attended World Youth Day in August this year. Their pilgrimage took them to sacred sites around France and Portugal before attending the week-long Days in the Diocese...

A Conversation with Bishop Owen Dolan

A Conversation with Bishop Owen Dolan

Sunday 23 July is the Third World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. The theme this year is "His mercy is from age to age," from the Gospel of Luke (1:50). The Diocesan Comms Team sat down with Bishop Owen Dolan, the oldest priest in the country, to talk about his...

Making a Difference Together | Cyclone Gabrielle Appeal Update

Making a Difference Together | Cyclone Gabrielle Appeal Update

Cyclone Gabrielle, which struck earlier this year, inflicted widespread damage and brought immense suffering to numerous individuals across the North Island. The Hawkes Bay and Wairoa regions, in particular bore the brunt of its impact. To support the most affected...

Ordinary Time is Extraordinary Time

Ordinary Time is Extraordinary Time

As we celebrate Pentecost, it may seem like the grand feasts and celebrations of the Church are now behind us. We've journeyed through Lent, Easter, and various special days in quick succession. Now, with only a few solemnities ahead, we find ourselves in Ordinary...

Hope for the Earth, Hope for Humanity | Laudato si’ week

Hope for the Earth, Hope for Humanity | Laudato si’ week

Laudato Si' Week 2023, commemorating Pope Francis' groundbreaking encyclical on caring for creation, begins on 21 May and lasts until 28 May. The theme for this year is "Hope for the Earth, Hope for Humanity." To celebrate, communities worldwide are encouraged to...

Vocations: Grace and Mission | Good Shepherd Sunday

Vocations: Grace and Mission | Good Shepherd Sunday

The 60th World Day of Paryer for Vocations, also known as Good Shepherd Sunday, falls this year on Sunday, 30 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...

Celebrating Mothers | Reflections for Mother’s Day

Celebrating Mothers | Reflections for Mother’s Day

In the Catholic Church, being a mother is not just about having children: it's a calling from God to raise and nurture them physically, emotionally, and spiritually. As Pope Francis said, "Mothers are the strongest antidote to the spread of self-centered...

Palm Sunday 2023 | Prayer Resource

Palm Sunday 2023 | Prayer Resource

UNITED IN PRAYER A PRAYER RESOURCE FOR FAMILIES, INDIVIDUALS AND HOUSEHOLDS.Palm SundayLearn more about Easter > 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 Holding...

St Patrick’s Day | Celebrating the Catholic way

St Patrick’s Day | Celebrating the Catholic way

Ask anyone on the street how they celebrate St Patrick's Day, and they'll probably mention dressing in green, going to the pub and drinking a pint of Guiness. But there's more to celebrating the feast day of this most influential saint than dressing up and drinking...

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