Rita Owens is a Massy University Social Work student who spent 3 months on placement at the Diocesan Centre, working with Deaf chaplain David Loving-Molloy.I’m not someone who speaks just for the sake of it, and I believe it’s equally important to share information...

Each year, on the second Sunday in October, the Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand holds an annual Day of Prayer for Life, otherwise known as Support Life Sunday. The theme approved by the bishops this year is “Infinite Dignity = Infinite Love”. This year’s focus...

Sue Seconi is a parishioner of the Catholic Parish of Whanganui.The next liturgical season is Advent. It’s been sometime since we celebrated the run of feasts of Easter, Ascension, Pentecost, Trinity Sunday and Body & Blood of Christ bringing us into what is...

Sean Ryan is the Prison Chaplain at Whanganui Prison.  In this reflection, he explores his journey into prison chaplaincy, the challenges and rewards of the role, and the profound impact of simply being present with those in prison.There were several times over the...

The following reflection was written by a former probation officer who wishes to remain anonymous. With Social Justice Week approaching, it serves as a timely reminder to raise awareness of those in prison and to reflect on the call to support and uplift them. As...

Bishop John Adams has a bold vision for the Diocese of Palmerston North—a vision rooted in a profound commitment to parish renewal. In June this year, he sent a team from the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit to the Catholic Parish Summit in Harrogate, UK, to explore how...

There have been lots of exciting things happening around our Diocese over the past month - have a read of some of them below!Diocesan Staff Day Out On 16 August, 14 staff members from the Diocesan Office gathered for their annual staff day out. The purpose was to...

Robert and Marie Keegan (née Lehrke), past residents of Feilding in the Manawatū, marked their 60th wedding anniversary with a special papal blessing in June. The Keegans were married on 13 June 1964 at the Immaculate Conception parish church in Stratford, Taranaki....

On July 25, diocesan and parish staff and local clergy gathered to honour Bishop Owen Dolan's extraordinary 70th anniversary of priesthood. Held at Te Rau Aroha - the Diocesan Centre, the celebration consisted of kai, speeches, and expressions of gratitude for...

100 parishioners from the Catholic Parish of Whanganui gathered for afternoon tea on Sunday, 16th June 2024, and for a slideshow presentation by Fr. Craig Butler about his experiences participating in the Synod on Synodality and other touristy adventures. Held in Rome...

Held for the first time since 2018 due to Covid-19, the New Zealand Catholic Education Convention more than lived up to everyone’s expectations. The 700 plus delegates from all over the motu were uplifted and inspired by being together as one faith community and by...

Congratulations to Tom Silverwood for being awarded a prestigious Laureate award for a distinguished contribution to Catholic education at the recent 2024 Catholic Education Convention. This award recognises his outstanding contribution to Catholic education at a...