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ACROSS Te Kotahitanga o te Wairua is a faith-based, not-for-profit social services organisation supporting tamariki, rangatahi, whānau, and individuals across the Manawatū and surrounding regions. Guided by the values of hope, compassion, and connection, we offer a...
Deborah Thompson Jones is a Cathedral of the Holy Spirit parishioner, wife, mum, birth doula, and newly baptised Catholic. The daughter of church leaders, she grew up in a nondenominational charismatic background and has been deeply involved in Christian ministry,...
Sue Jones is a lifelong Catholic from Napier who has been writing for Catholic publications like the Marist Messenger and NZ Catholic since the late 1980s. Using the simple, homely image of breadmaking, Sue invites us to pause and reflect on the quiet, faithful work...
The Cathedral of the Holy Spirit marked its centenary with a weekend of reverence, music, and community. From 21–23 March 2025, parishioners, clergy, musicians, and guests gathered to honour 100 years of history, faith, and architectural beauty. The festivities began...
There have been lots of things happening around our Diocese over the past month - have a read of some of them below!Three Parishioners Receive the Papal Benemerenti Award On Sunday, March 2, 2025, the parish of Immaculate Conception in Stratford gathered for a special...
On the First Sunday of Lent, catechumens and candidates from across the Palmerston North Diocese gathered at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit for the Rite of Election with Bishop John. They were joined by their godparents, sponsors, and families as they took this...
On Saturday, 8 March 2025, a group of 35 pilgrims set out on the first Diocesan Pilgrimage for the 2025 Year of Jubilee, travelling from across the Palmerston North Diocese to the historic Catholic site of Hiruhārama-Jerusalem along the Whanganui River. Led by...
My Lord God, I have no idea where I am going. I do not see the road ahead of me. I cannot know for certain where it will end. Nor do I really know myself, and the fact that I think I am following your will does not mean that I am actually doing so. But I believe that...
For four decades, WelCom has been a steadfast voice for the Catholic communities of the Archdiocese of Wellington and the Diocese of Palmerston North. Since its first issue in September 1984, the newspaper has informed, educated, and inspired thousands of readers....
The Diocese of Palmerston North has recently undertaken a significant restructure to align more closely with its Mission, Vision, and Goals. These changes reflect a commitment to evangelisation, pastoral care, and inclusivity, ensuring that the Diocese continues to...
On Sunday, 2 February, the Diocese of Palmerston North gathered at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit to celebrate the Opening Mass for the Year of Jubilee. Fittingly, the date also marked the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, a moment of dedication and renewal...
World Marriage Day is celebrated on the second Sunday of February each year. In 2025, it falls on Sunday 9 February. Initially established by the American organization Worldwide Marriage Encounter, the day was officially blessed by Pope John Paul II in 1993, and...