In the final part of the 'Bishop's Coat of Arms' series, Bishop John invites us all to enter into prayer while reflecting on the symbols in his coat of arms.
Stories that Influenced the Crest | Bishop John’s Coat of Arms
In part 3 of the 'Bishop's Coat of Arms' series, Bishop John talks about the stories that influenced some of the symbols found on his crest.
The Meaning of the Symbols | Bishop John’s Coat of Arms
In part 2 of the 'Bishop's Coat of Arms' series, Bishop John talks about the different symbols you can find in his crest and what they mean.
Unveiling the Symbols | Creating a Bishop’s Coat of Arms
Have you ever wondered how bishops come up with their unique coat of arms? In this video, Bishop John Adams describes the process he went through to design his coat of arms, and reflects on the symbolism of the colours.
‘Despair is never part of the Christian vocabulary’ | Bishop John’s Easter message
Watch Bishop John Adams' Easter message to the people of the Palmerston North Diocese.
Joy to the World | Songs for the Christmas Season
Christmas music is one of the defining characteristics of the season. Whether your preference is to jam to the bouncy beats of "Joy to the World," or croon along to the reflective sounds of "O Holy Night," a huge part of celebrating the birth of Jesus is reflecting...
The Nativity Story
"For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." - Isaiah 9:6 Let the joyous spirit of the season warm your hearts as...
Laudate Deum | Apostolic Exhortation of Pope Francis
On October 4, 2023, the Vatican unveiled the latest Apostolic Exhortation by Pope Francis, titled "Laudate Deum." This document serves as a sequel to his 2015 encyclical, "Laudato Si', On Care for Our Common Home." "Laudate Deum" is a powerful call to action...
Introducing the Instrumentum Laboris | Synod of Bishops 2023
Dive into the upcoming Synod of Bishops with this summary video about the Instrumentum Laboris, offering a quick overview of the document's structure, content, and purpose. Join the journey to infuse the XVI Ordinary General Assembly with synodality's spirit,...
The cradle of the Catholic Church in Aotearoa
This documentary, produced by the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference, takes us back to the Hokianga and the cradle of the Catholic Church in our country. This video explains the origins of the patronal feast day for New Zealand, the Assumption of the Blessed...
Introduction to Bishop-elect John Adams
The Diocese of Palmerston North warmly welcomes Bishop-elect John Adams as he prepares to take on his new role. In this video, Bishop-elect John shares some information about himself and reflects on being asked to take on the role of Bishop....
Pentecost | Our Feast Day
In this short clip, Kate Bell and Bishop Peter Cullinane discuss Pentecost, the Feast Day of the Diocese of Palmerston North & the Birthday of the Church. Find the Diocesan Prayer of consecration to the Holy Spirit here.