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The theme for Lent this year is Hear the voice, answer the call - whakarongo ki te reo, whakahokia te karanga. “Hear the voice, answer the call” challenges us in many ways. Whose voice are we hearing, and when we hear it, are we really tuning in to what it is saying...
As St Joseph’s School Central Hawke’s Bay approaches a remarkable milestone, the community is warmly invited to join in celebrating a century of faith, learning, and service. Over the weekend of 27 February – 1 March 2026, past and present students, families, staff,...
Please note: The reflections and opinions expressed in this piece are those of the author and are shared in the spirit of personal faith and contemplation. They do not necessarily reflect the official views of the Diocese of Palmerston North. Ash Wednesday, on 18...
Over the summer, the young Church came alive with leadership, learning, and joyful encounters with Christ. Young Catholic Leader 2025 Mate atu he tētēkura, ara mai he tētē kura — when the fern frond dies, another grows in its place. Leaders from the Catholic colleges...
Each year, on the Friday after Ash Wednesday, the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference (NZCBC) calls us to commemorate a Day of Prayer & Penance for the Victims of Abuse and Violence. In 2026, this day falls on Friday 20 February. For Christians, prayer,...
The Comms Team is always looking for events from around the diocese to include in the monthly Tūmanako newsletter - so if something interesting or newsworthly has occured in your neck of the woods, you have an upcoming event that is relevant to the whole diocese, or...
We are about to begin a process around the diocese which begins to discuss liturgical posture. We know that as Catholics we pray with our bodies. If we are standing or kneeling, sitting or bowing, smelling, seeing, hearing or touching all of these actions have...
If you're travelling around the diocese this Christmas, or visiting from another diocese, you can find all our local parish Mass information on the diocesan website: pndiocese.org.nz. It is being updated as each parish confirms their Christmas Masses, so if the...
On 13–14 December, we observe the Jubilee of Prisoners — the final Jubilee weekend for the 2025 Year of Jubilee. This Jubilee weekend calls us to acknowledge the humanity, dignity, and worth of all those who are incarcerated. We are reminded of the Gospel’s call to...
Could This Be Your Next Step in Worship and Mission?Do you love music?Do you enjoy helping others pray?Have you ever wondered whether God might be inviting you to grow in worship ministry in a deeper, more intentional way? Or perhaps someone comes to mind a cantor,...
Making space for Christ this Advent Advent arrives every year at a time when life is anything but calm. End-of-year responsibilities, school events, work deadlines, family pressures, and preparations for Christmas all seem to gather at once. It can feel overwhelming,...
See what Jubilees we'll be celebrating to wrap up the 2025 Year of Jubilee!Jubilee of Prisoners 13 – 14 December 2025This weekend, we observe the Jubilee of Prisoners, acknowledging the humanity, dignity, and worth of all those who are incarcerated.Prayers For...