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Rita Owens is a Massy University Social Work student who spent 3 months on placement at the Diocesan Centre, working with Deaf chaplain David Loving-Molloy.I’m not someone who speaks just for the sake of it, and I believe it’s equally important to share information...
Each year, on the second Sunday in October, the Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand holds an annual Day of Prayer for Life, otherwise known as Support Life Sunday. The theme approved by the bishops this year is “Infinite Dignity = Infinite Love”. This year’s focus...
Sue Seconi is a parishioner of the Catholic Parish of Whanganui.The next liturgical season is Advent. It’s been sometime since we celebrated the run of feasts of Easter, Ascension, Pentecost, Trinity Sunday and Body & Blood of Christ bringing us into what is...
‘Let my actions be a continual prayer and speak to you of my love’‘Mā aku mahi ka rangona tonutia ngā karakia me taku aroha ki ā koe’.- Meri Hōhepa Suzanne AubertCelebration Sunday is set aside to commemorate and celebrate the life, spirituality, and good works of...
October is traditionally observed by Catholics around the globe as Mission Month. It is the month that unites Catholics worldwide in prayer, solidarity, and support for the Church's missionary effort. World Mission Sunday is celebrated on the second-to-last Sunday of...
Sean Ryan is the Prison Chaplain at Whanganui Prison. In this reflection, he explores his journey into prison chaplaincy, the challenges and rewards of the role, and the profound impact of simply being present with those in prison.There were several times over the...
In the final part of the 'Bishop's Coat of Arms' series, Bishop John invites us all to enter into prayer while reflecting on the symbols in his coat of arms.
The following reflection was written by a former probation officer who wishes to remain anonymous. With Social Justice Week approaching, it serves as a timely reminder to raise awareness of those in prison and to reflect on the call to support and uplift them. As...
Bishop John Adams has a bold vision for the Diocese of Palmerston North—a vision rooted in a profound commitment to parish renewal. In June this year, he sent a team from the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit to the Catholic Parish Summit in Harrogate, UK, to explore how...
There have been lots of exciting things happening around our Diocese over the past month - have a read of some of them below!Diocesan Staff Day Out On 16 August, 14 staff members from the Diocesan Office gathered for their annual staff day out. The purpose was to...
For the next three years the focus for Social Justice Week will be on peace and responding to conflict. The overarching tagline is: ‘Imagine Peace For All / Pohewatia te Rangimārie mō te Katoa’. Each year there will be a unique focus. Social Justice Week 2024 runs...
In part 3 of the 'Bishop's Coat of Arms' series, Bishop John talks about the stories that influenced some of the symbols found on his crest.