I'm really passionate about communication, about how important it is and about finding tools to strengthen how we communicate in our communities. Technically a lot of what I do is specifically focused on communications. Sometimes it kind of feels like a vocation. On...
He is Risen | Holy Week & The Season of Easter
Easter 2020 was unlike any other for many around the world. A year on, a lot has changed. We are excited that, in the Diocese of Palmerston North, hopefully we will be able to celebrate Easter 2021 face to face in our local communities. At the same time we remain...
Parish Staff & School Support Staff Gatherings
The Catholic Education Office, on behalf of the Diocese of Palmerston North, invites all staff in support roles in our parishes and schools to a three hour formation session. We want to acknowledge the important role that support staff play in our parish and school...
Pastoral Day 2021 [Exploring Tools for Mission]
Pope Francis is calling for us to be a church of missionary disciples. This Pastoral Day will be an opportunity for nominated Lay Leaders to gather with Clergy from the Diocese of Palmerston North to explore what this means for us and our mission. We invite you to...
Celebrating the Year of St Joseph
Pope Francis has written an Apostolic Letter, Patris Corde - With a Father's Heart, to mark the 150th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Saint Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church. In this letter Pope Francis reminds us that the Covid-19 crisis has allowed us to...
Lent Part 4 | Prayer for Sunday, 14th March
UNITED IN PRAYER A PRAYER RESOURCE FOR FAMILIES, INDIVIDUALS AND HOUSEHOLDS.Fourth Sunday in LentLearn more about Lent > 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 O...
Lent Part 3 | Prayer for Sunday, 7th March
UNITED IN PRAYER A PRAYER RESOURCE FOR FAMILIES, INDIVIDUALS AND HOUSEHOLDS.Third Sunday in LentLearn more about Lent > 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 O...
Lent Part 1 | Prayer for Sunday, 21st February
UNITED IN PRAYER A PRAYER RESOURCE FOR FAMILIES, INDIVIDUALS AND HOUSEHOLDS.First Sunday in LentLearn more about Lent > 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...
Into the Desert l Entering the Lenten Season
It is easy for us to get complacent about things. The more years we spend on this earth, the more likely we are to take things for granted and miss potential opportunities for further growth. The liturgical seasons in the Church are one example of where it can be easy...
Wisdom begins in Wonder
In December 2020, the Diocesan Young Catholics team ran a five-day leadership training programme for Year 12 students across the Diocese called 'Young Catholic Leader.' This programme, modeled off the Marist Youth Leader Programme, has been running now for a number of...
Follow me | Prayer for Sunday, 24 January
UNITED IN PRAYER A PRAYER RESOURCE FOR FAMILIES, INDIVIDUALS AND HOUSEHOLDS.3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Learn more about Ordinary Time > 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....
The Baptism of the Lord | Prayer for Sunday, 10th January
UNITED IN PRAYER A PRAYER RESOURCE FOR FAMILIES, INDIVIDUALS AND HOUSEHOLDS.Feast of the Holy Family 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 Almighty ever-living God,...



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