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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...
On September 7, 2025, something extraordinary is happening. Carlo Acutis, a teenager who lived a life of deep faith, creativity, and kindness, will be officially canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church. Carlo wasn’t a monk or a missionary. He was a regular teen...
When Jesus looked upon the crowds in Galilee, He said to His disciples: “The harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few; therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out labourers into his harvest” (Matt 9:37–38). How true this feels for us today. In our...
A powerful and inspiring series of sessions themed “Waiting in Joyful Hope: A Catholic Approach to Wellness and the Fullness of Life” was offered to all staff across our Catholic schools, featuring international speaker and author David Wells. He led two full-day...
Following Sunday evening Mass on 24 August, the Justice, Peace, Ecology, and Development (JPED) Commission hosted a "Table Talk" event exploring the upcoming Māori Wards referendum from a faith-based perspective, using resources from Common Grace Aotearoa. While most...
Dr Robyn Andrews, a Research Fellow at Massey University and a parishioner at St Mary’s in Palmerston North, brings a unique perspective to her research on contemporary parish life in Aotearoa New Zealand. She will also be publishing a series of more detailed pieces...
World Youth Day 2027 has been confirmed for Tuesday, 3 August – Sunday, 8 August 2027, in Seoul, South Korea. World Youth Day is a Catholic festival that began in 1985, initiated by Pope John Paul II. These events are significant as they bring together the diversity...
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.Sue Jones is a lifelong...
In this reflection, EJ Barrett shares their journey with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and the transformative impact of embracing the identity of being disabled. From navigating invisibility and misunderstanding to finding empowerment through the Hidden Disabilities...