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There have been lots of exciting things happening around our Diocese over the past month - have a read of some of them below!Life Commitment of Sr Lee Tan rsj On Saturday, 29 March 2025, at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Sr Lee Tan rsj publicly professed her life...
Robyn Andrews, a Research Fellow at Massey University and a parishioner at St Mary’s in Palmerston North, brings a unique perspective to her research on contemporary parish life in Aotearoa New Zealand. She will also be publishing a series of more detailed pieces in...
Kevin Dobbyn FMS, a Marist Brother, reflects on the unique vocation of Religious Brothers and Sisters in the Church. Drawing on personal experience and the story of St Marcellin Champagnat, he invites us to consider the role of brothers and sisters in religious life...
ACROSS Te Kotahitanga o te Wairua is a faith-based, not-for-profit social services organisation supporting tamariki, rangatahi, whānau, and individuals across the Manawatū and surrounding regions. Guided by the values of hope, compassion, and connection, we offer a...
Deborah Thompson Jones is a Cathedral of the Holy Spirit parishioner, wife, mum, birth doula, and newly baptised Catholic. The daughter of church leaders, she grew up in a nondenominational charismatic background and has been deeply involved in Christian ministry,...
Sue Jones is a lifelong Catholic from Napier who has been writing for Catholic publications like the Marist Messenger and NZ Catholic since the late 1980s. Using the simple, homely image of breadmaking, Sue invites us to pause and reflect on the quiet, faithful work...
As we approach Holy Week, Bishop John Adams shares a reflection on what it means to truly live in the joy and certainty of the Resurrection.
See what Jubilees we'll be celebrating in April!Jubilee of the Sick and Healthcare Workers 5 - 6 April 2025This weekend, we celebrate the courage of those facing illness and the compassion of those who care for them.Prayers for the Sick and Healthcare WorkersFor all...
On Saturday, 8 March 2025, a group of 35 pilgrims set out on the first Diocesan Pilgrimage for the 2025 Year of Jubilee, travelling from across the Palmerston North Diocese to the historic Catholic site of Hiruhārama-Jerusalem along the Whanganui River. Led by...
My Lord God, I have no idea where I am going. I do not see the road ahead of me. I cannot know for certain where it will end. Nor do I really know myself, and the fact that I think I am following your will does not mean that I am actually doing so. But I believe that...
For four decades, WelCom has been a steadfast voice for the Catholic communities of the Archdiocese of Wellington and the Diocese of Palmerston North. Since its first issue in September 1984, the newspaper has informed, educated, and inspired thousands of readers....
The Diocese of Palmerston North has recently undertaken a significant restructure to align more closely with its Mission, Vision, and Goals. These changes reflect a commitment to evangelisation, pastoral care, and inclusivity, ensuring that the Diocese continues to...