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The twelve days of Christmas that follow the joyous celebration on December 25th hold special significance for Catholics, marking a continued period of reflection and celebration. The days from December 25th to January 6th, known as the Feast of the Epiphany or...
As we prepare our hearts and minds for the celebration of the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, we invite you to join us in a series of reflections that will illuminate the path towards the manger. Advent, derived from the Latin word "adventus," meaning "coming" or...
On October 4, 2023, the Vatican unveiled the latest Apostolic Exhortation by Pope Francis, titled "Laudate Deum." This document serves as a sequel to his 2015 encyclical, "Laudato Si', On Care for Our Common Home." "Laudate Deum" is a powerful call to action...
After a month of meetings in Rome, the Synod of Bishops' Synod on Synodality has reached half-time, with delegates departing Rome to bring the experience of synodality back to their home countries. In 11 months time or so, the assembly will reconvene. As they headed...
Celebration Sunday is a day when parishes and communities in Aotearoa New Zealand are invited to pause, reflect, pray and remember Venerable Meri Hohepa Suzanne Aubert. We especially remember on this day, her spirituality, good works and compassionate love for those...
For the next three years the focus for Social Justice Week will be on peace and responding to conflict. The overarching tagline is: ‘Imagine Peace For All / Pohewatia te Rangimārie mō te Katoa’. Each year there will be a unique focus and for 2023 it is: ‘Peace begins...
Dive into the upcoming Synod of Bishops with this summary video about the Instrumentum Laboris, offering a quick overview of the document's structure, content, and purpose. Join the journey to infuse the XVI Ordinary General Assembly with synodality's spirit,...
The Catholic Education Office prepared a resource for schools to use at the start of Term 2 after the announcement of Bishop-elect John Adams as Bishop of Palmerston North. The resource aimed to the role and various symbols of a bishop. What is a bishop?A Catholic...
This documentary, produced by the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference, takes us back to the Hokianga and the cradle of the Catholic Church in our country. This video explains the origins of the patronal feast day for New Zealand, the Assumption of the Blessed...
The Diocese of Palmerston North warmly welcomes Bishop-elect John Adams as he prepares to take on his new role. In this video, Bishop-elect John shares some information about himself and reflects on being asked to take on the role of Bishop....
UNITED IN PRAYER A PRAYER RESOURCE FOR FAMILIES, INDIVIDUALS AND HOUSEHOLDS.Matariki Pause Take a moment to still yourself. Take a deep breath and ask God for a renewed sense of presence with you in this moment. Opening Prayer E te Atua, God of the cycles and patterns...
In this short clip, Kate Bell and Bishop Peter Cullinane discuss Pentecost, the Feast Day of the Diocese of Palmerston North & the Birthday of the Church. Find the Diocesan Prayer of consecration to the Holy Spirit here.