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The Cathedral of the Holy Spirit in Palmerston North was filled with parishioners and visitors on Sunday, 1 February, as the diocese gathered to celebrate the Closing Mass of the 2025 Year of Jubilee. The sunshine of the morning seemed to echo the joyful mood inside...
In the life of the Church, there are moments when we sense a gentle but clear invitation from the Lord. Not an invitation to create something new for the sake of it, but to respond more faithfully to what He has already given us. The Hope and Renewal Summit was one...
E tū te mana o te ao: Building a Climate of Hope — Faith and Action Guide was launched at the Palmerston North City Library on 1 February 2026. This date was chosen because it marks the first day of World Interfaith Harmony Week, initiated by King Abdullah II of...
World Marriage Day is celebrated on the second Sunday of February each year. This year, it falls on Sunday 8 February. Initially established by the American organization Worldwide Marriage Encounter, the day was officially blessed by Pope John Paul II in 1993, and...
As St Joseph’s School Central Hawke’s Bay approaches a remarkable milestone, the community is warmly invited to join in celebrating a century of faith, learning, and service. Over the weekend of 27 February – 1 March 2026, past and present students, families, staff,...
Please note: The reflections and opinions expressed in this piece are those of the author and are shared in the spirit of personal faith and contemplation. They do not necessarily reflect the official views of the Diocese of Palmerston North. Ash Wednesday, on 18...
Over the summer, the young Church came alive with leadership, learning, and joyful encounters with Christ. Young Catholic Leader 2025 Mate atu he tētēkura, ara mai he tētē kura — when the fern frond dies, another grows in its place. Leaders from the Catholic colleges...
The Comms Team is always looking for events from around the diocese to include in the monthly Tūmanako newsletter - so if something interesting or newsworthly has occured in your neck of the woods, you have an upcoming event that is relevant to the whole diocese, or...
On 13–14 December, we observe the Jubilee of Prisoners — the final Jubilee weekend for the 2025 Year of Jubilee. This Jubilee weekend calls us to acknowledge the humanity, dignity, and worth of all those who are incarcerated. We are reminded of the Gospel’s call to...
Could This Be Your Next Step in Worship and Mission?Do you love music?Do you enjoy helping others pray?Have you ever wondered whether God might be inviting you to grow in worship ministry in a deeper, more intentional way? Or perhaps someone comes to mind a cantor,...
Please note: The reflections and opinions expressed in this piece are those of the author and are shared in the spirit of personal faith and contemplation. They do not necessarily reflect the official views of the Diocese of Palmerston North.December 25 is creeping...
On 4–5 November, the Diocesan Youth Ministers gathered to discuss matters relating to youth in the Palmerston North Diocese.We have a dynamic and enterprising group of ministers who reflected on the importance of staying current with Church teachings and being...