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...
Year of Jubilee 2025
+John's Pastoral LetterDiocesan CalendarJubilee Prayer'Pilgrims of Hope' - hymn for the JubileeIn 2025, the Catholic Church will embark on its next Jubilee Year, a time of profound spiritual significance that has been celebrated for centuries. First initiated by Pope...
Ordinary Time Quiz
This weekend is the 32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, which means we're approaching the end of this very extraordinary liturgical season.How much do you know about the season of Ordinary Time? Take the quiz to find out!
A Legacy of Leadership
Dame Georgina Kingi, affectionately known as "Miss Kingi," has dedicated over sixty years to St Joseph Māori Girls’ College, serving as a pupil, teacher, and principal since 1987. As she retires, her legacy is celebrated by former pupils, who admire her unwavering...
Updates from around the Diocese | Nov 2024
There have been lots of exciting things happening around our Diocese over the past month - have a read of some of them below!Palmy Young Catholics hosts Theology on Tap Palmy Young Catholics (PYC) hosted a memorable Theology on Tap event on October 4, 2024, bringing...
The Now of the Church | Encouraging Our Rangatahi
In anticipation of World Youth Day 2024 and the feast of Christ the King, Nick Wilson, Diocesan Young Catholics Team Leader, reflects on Pope Francis' message of renewal, highlighting the important role young people play in shaping a hopeful and transformative...
The Prayer of the Poor Rises Up to God
UNITED IN PRAYER A PRAYER RESOURCE FOR FAMILIES, INDIVIDUALS AND HOUSEHOLDS.33rd Sunday in Ordinary TimeThe World Day of the Poor, established by Pope Francis and celebrated this year on Sunday 17 November, calls for reflection on the Gospel’s emphasis on poverty and...










