There have been lots of exciting things happening around our Diocese over the past month - have a read of some of them below!Bishop Leads Personal Blessings on Pentecost Sunday at Our Lady of Lourdes A moving moment of spiritual connection marked Pentecost Sunday at...

From 24 to 31 May, the Diocese of Palmerston North marked the tenth anniversary of Laudato Si’. The theme, Planting the Seeds of Hope, was paired with the celebration of the 800th anniversary of the Canticle of St. Francis. With this in mind, we grounded our study of...

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 in...

On Wednesday, 28 May 2025, the Diocese of Palmerston North joined Catholic communities across Aotearoa New Zealand in celebrating Catholic Schools Day. The theme for this year – Shine like stars in the world – E tīaho ana koe hei rama i te ao – invited reflection on...

There have been lots of exciting things happening around our Diocese over the past month - have a read of some of them below!Young Parishioner’s Immediate Thinking Is Recognised St Mary’s Parish in Whanganui proudly celebrates with 19-year-old Heike Reitsma, who was...

Since 1946, the O’Shea Shield has been a proud tradition among Catholic secondary schools in the Wellington Archdiocese and Palmerston North Diocese. This year, students from all seventeen schools—including the eight colleges within the Palmerston North Diocese—came...

It was Bishop John’s privilege to attend the ‘Coming Home’ Art exhibition by Angela Dickson at the Whanganui Community Art Centre, which ran from 3rd to 11th May 2025. The timing of the exhibition held deep personal significance to Angela, who is an abuse survivor,...

The Catholic world entered a time of mourning and transition following the death of Pope Francis and the election of his successor, Pope Leo XIV. Pope Francis, remembered for his humility, global outreach, and emphasis on synodality, died on 21 April 2025 after more...

Owen John Dolan, Emeritus Coadjutor Bishop of Palmerston North, passed away peacefully at the age of 96 following a short illness. Born in Palmerston North on September 30, 1928, he was raised in Hāwera after the early death of his mother. He was ordained a priest on...

There have been lots of exciting things happening around our Diocese over the past month - have a read of some of them below!Life Commitment of Sr Lee Tan rsj On Saturday, 29 March 2025, at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Sr Lee Tan rsj publicly professed her life...

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 in...