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Over these past weeks, the Eucharistic Miracles Exhibition has been quietly making its way through our Diocese, inviting schools, parishes, families and communities to pause before one of the deepest mysteries of our faith: Jesus is truly present in the Eucharist....
On Saturday 30 May and Sunday 31 May, parishioners gathered for the second round of Diocesan Hubs, held in Whanganui and Stratford. These gatherings continued our diocesan journey through the documents of Vatican II, this time focusing on Lumen Gentium, the Dogmatic...
The O’Shea Shield is one of the most anticipated fixtures on the Catholic secondary school calendar, bringing together students from the 17 Catholic colleges of the Wellington and Palmerston North dioceses for a weekend of faith-filled competition, public speaking and...
Sixteen parishioners from St Mary’s Whanganui gathered at 5 a.m. on Sunday 31 May 2026 to pray the rosary for peace in their parish church, joining Pope Leo who was praying at the same time (7 p.m., Saturday 30 May in Vatican time) at the Lourdes Grotto in the Vatican...
Nestled beside the Manawatū River, near Our Lady of the Southern Star Abbey at Kopua, lies a small but significant remnant of New Zealand’s once vast 70 Mile Bush (Te Tapere Nui o Whatonga). Today this place – known as Kopua-riki – is becoming a powerful sign of hope:...
Held at London’s Royal Albert Hall on 4 – 5 May 2026, the Alpha Leadership Conference brought together thousands of Christian leaders from many traditions and countries for two days of worship, teaching, prayer and conversation. The gathering focused on the call to...
The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Scheme (HDSS) continues to build momentum across the Diocese, with May bringing a strong mix of parish visits, school engagement, and local planning for more inclusive and accessible communities. During May, David Loving-Molloy,...
In these weeks, something beautiful is unfolding across our Diocese. The Eucharistic Miracles Exhibition, curated by Carlo Acutis, has already begun its journey — quietly, faithfully drawing people into encounter with Jesus in the Eucharist. And soon, we will welcome...
22 April 2026 was Earth Day, marking 56 years of global environmental action focusing on community-led climate solutions and renewable energy adoption. The 2026 theme centred on “Our Power, Our Planet,” emphasising citizen action, policy change, and holding...
Every year, the Pastoral Directors of each diocese in Aotearoa gather face to face to discuss pastoral matters pertaining to the Church. This year we met in Hamilton on 28 and 29 April. Recognising the signs of the times and responding to them is a big part of the...
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.What is joy? Every now and...
It may have looked like a simple market stall setup at the Whanganui River Markets on Saturday 18 April — a gazebo with two sunflower-decorated tables with information about the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Scheme — but the kaupapa was bigger: inviting conversations...