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Ringing the church bell signaled the start of the Eucharist on Sunday, 16 November 2025, as the Catholic Parish of Whanganui gathered to celebrate Fr John Roberts’ 80th birthday, thank him for 47 years of ministry, and mark his semi-retirement. Over 250 people filled...
Wings / Ngā Parirau is a programme designed to help people reflect on and grow in their faith. Along the way, participants learn—or have the opportunity to revisit—information about our Catholic faith. The goal of the programme is to help participants develop a deeper...
Emily Sit, Director for Misson and Evangelisation, explores how the Hope and Renewal Summit ignited a movement of faith, leadership, and mission across Aotearoa.Luke 12:49In early October, more than five hundred people from across Aotearoa gathered in Palmerston North...
At the Hope and Renewal Summit held on 3-4 October 2025, in front of over 500 participants, Fr Simon Story from the Catholic Parish of New Plymouth shared a personal account of his journey through challenges in parish ministry and the impact of adopting a...
The Hope and Renewal Summit brought together over 500 Catholics from across Aotearoa, igniting hearts with the Holy Spirit’s call to love, connection, and transformation. In this collection of post-Summit reflections, Victoria Arrowsmith shares a personal journey from...
The Catholic Parish of Hastings came together in faith and community to celebrate World Mission Sunday, with our goal: “Mission Possible, with God – to spread love and share hope.” Over 600 parishioners attended the outdoor Mass on the St Joseph’s Primary School field...
Since May 2025, we have been featuring a series of reports from Dr Robyn Andrews, a Research Fellow at Massey University and parishioner at St Mary’s in Palmerston North. Below we have collated all five of her reports for easy access. Many thanks to Dr Andrews for...
The Hope and Renewal Summit held in Palmerston North on October 3–4 brought together over 500 Catholics from across Aotearoa and beyond. While the event focused on equipping parishes for renewal, it also left a lasting impression on those who attended. From clergy to...
More than 500 Catholics gathered in Palmerston North on October 3-4 for the Hope and Renewal Summit, jointly hosted by the Catholic Diocese of Palmerston North and the international ministry Divine Renovation. The event aimed to support parish communities across New...
The Hope and Renewal Summit was just the beginning. Over two days, more than 500 Catholics gathered in Palmerston North to listen, pray, and dream together about the future of our Church. Now, the real work begins — in our parishes, our communities, and our hearts. We...
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.October is one of the...
No doubt you've been hearing more about the Hidden Disability Sunflower Scheme. This initiative is a response to our synodal discernment within the diocese, answering the Spirit’s call to be more welcoming and inclusive. Nick Wilson and David Loving-Molloy recently...