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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...
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...