The Jubilee of Artists will be celebrated in the Diocese of Palmerston North on the weekend of 15 - 16 February. This special occasion is a time to give thanks for the creativity, inspiration, and vision that artists bring to our world. To mark this jubilee, the...
Opening Mass for the Year of Jubilee in Palmerston North
On Sunday, 2 February, the Diocese of Palmerston North gathered at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit to celebrate the Opening Mass for the Year of Jubilee. Fittingly, the date also marked the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, a moment of dedication and renewal...
Source of Hope, Spring of Renewal | World Marriage Day 2025
World Marriage Day is celebrated on the second Sunday of February each year. In 2025, it falls on Sunday 9 February. Initially established by the American organization Worldwide Marriage Encounter, the day was officially blessed by Pope John Paul II in 1993, and...
Summer Fun for our Young Catholics
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 summer...
Year of Jubilee 2025 | Upcoming events in February
See what Jubilees we'll be celebrating in February!Jubilee of Armed Forces, Police and Security Personnel 8 - 9 Feb 2025Over this weekend, we give thanks for all those who serve and protect our country and communities. We honour the brave men and women who have...
Korowai Awarded to Honor Long Commitment to Catholic Education
A beautifully colored korowai was gifted to Sister Marie Skidmore rsj for her untiring commitment, faith and wisdom to Catholic Education at the Cullinane College senior prize giving, celebrated on Friday 4 November 2024. A korowai is gifted to a person and symbolizes...
Open House Explores Parish Renewal in the Diocese of Palmerston North
The Catholic Parish of New Plymouth hosted the Divine Renovation Open House on November 22 and 23, gathering over 200 participants. The event aimed to explore strategies for parish renewal and evangelisation. The event featured keynote presentations from Bishop John...
Hope in Action | Advent and the Vibrant Mission of Our Young Church
As we begin the season of Advent, a time of prayer and preparation for Christmas, we also turn our attention to the hope-filled activities within our young church community. From key events like The Send and the Young Catholic Leader programme to growing engagement...
Advent Waiting | A Time to Prepare
Sue Seconi, parishioner of the Catholic Parish of Whanganui – Te Parihi Katorika Ki Whanganui, reflects on the significance of Advent as a time of waiting, hope, and spiritual preparation.On 1st December 2024, the Catholic Church celebrated the first Sunday of Advent....
Advent message from Bishop John
As we enter the Season of Advent, Bishop John Adams shares a message with the people of the Palmerston North Diocese, inviting us into a time of reflection, prayer, and peace.
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Ko te Wā o te Aweneti | The Season of Advent
Advent - Te Wā o Aweneti The significance of Advent The four-week Season of Advent is a time of prayerful and practical ways to prepare for the celebration of Our Lord’s birth on Christmas Day. Christ was born to bring hope to a darkened world. The Season of...