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Let us Journey Together in Hope | Lent 2025

Let us Journey Together in Hope | Lent 2025

It is easy for us to grow complacent. The longer we walk through life, the more we risk taking things for granted and missing opportunities for deeper growth. The liturgical seasons in the Church are one example. We arrive at Ash Wednesday, and we already know the...

Year of Jubilee 2025 | Upcoming events in March

Year of Jubilee 2025 | Upcoming events in March

See what Jubilees we'll be celebrating in March!Jubilee of the World of Volunteering 8 - 9 March 2025This weekend, we recognise and thank the volunteers who breathe life into ministries, charities, and organisations within our community, supporting the Church’s...

Opening Mass for the Year of Jubilee in Palmerston North

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

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

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

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

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...

Advent Waiting | A Time to Prepare

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

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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