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On the First Sunday of Lent, catechumens and candidates from across the Palmerston North Diocese gathered at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit for the Rite of Election with Bishop John. They were joined by their godparents, sponsors, and families as they took this...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....