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The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is celebrated in the Southern Hemisphere between Ascension Sunday and Pentecost Sunday (May 12 to 19 in 2024). The World Council of Churches and the Holy See’s Dicastery for Christian Unity jointly oversee the preparation of the...
Have you ever wondered how bishops come up with their unique coat of arms? In this video, Bishop John Adams describes the process he went through to design his coat of arms, and reflects on the symbolism of the colours.
UNITED IN PRAYER A PRAYER RESOURCE FOR FAMILIES, INDIVIDUALS AND HOUSEHOLDS.Today, we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, often referred to as the birthday of the church. This feast holds particular significance for the Diocese of Palmerston North,...
World Communications Day is an annual celebration observed by the Church on the Sunday before Pentecost. It began in 1967, established by Pope Paul VI. The day is dedicated to recognizing and reflecting on the opportunities and challenges presented by modern...
The National Liturgy Office has provided the following resources for parishes to use to help aid their preparations for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. More resources are available on their website.Christian Unity must be rooted in Prayer Praying, walking,...
The Second Session of the Synodal Assembly will take place from Wednesday 2 October to Sunday 27 October 2024. The purpose of this session will be to continue the work of the Synod on Synodality around the theme "For a Synodal Church: communion, participation and...
The 61st World Day of Prayer for Vocations, also known as Good Shepherd Sunday, falls this year on Sunday, 21 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...
Below you can read and download various prayers, articles and reflections from different sources in preparation for celebrating ANZAC Day on April 25.Prayer & LiturgyThe National Liturgy Office has prepared a number of resources to assist in your ANZAC Day...
The Hui Aranga has been going since 1946. It is a special time for Māori Katorika to come together over Easter to celebrate in kapa haka, kai, whakawhanaungatanga, and te Wairua Tapu o te Hahi Katorika. Fr Chris Martin SM was involved in organising this year's Hui...
Watch Bishop John Adams' Easter message to the people of the Palmerston North Diocese.
Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week. On Palm Sunday we remember Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem, with crowds waving palm branches and proclaiming "Hosanna" as he rode into the city on a donkey. Holy Week culminates in the celebration of Easter Sunday,...
How much do you know about the season of Lent? Take our informative Lenten Quiz, test your knowledge and maybe learn something new!