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.
Praying with Pope Francis
In his April video, produced by the Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network, he makes a request at the end: “Let us make non-violence a guide for our actions, both in daily life and in international relations”. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRNl2BrATVI The Pope Video | May...
The Chosen | TV series
A charismatic fisherman drowning in debt. A troubled woman wrestling with real demons. A gifted publican ostracized by his family and his people. A religious leader struggling with his beliefs. The Chosen is the first-ever multi-season TV series about the life of...
Pope Francis’ vision for parishes
Francis' vision for parishes is that they should be schools of service and generosity, close-knit communities, without bureaucracy and people-centered, with the doors open to everyone. He calls us to be daring and rethink the style of parochial communities, placing...
Synodality in Oceania | Writing & Discernment
The Synod on Synodality is currently in the Continental Stage of the synodal journey. In this video, members of the Oceania Discernment and Writing Group reflect on their experience, along with their hopes for the synodal process....
O Holy Night | Fr Vui Hoang
Fr Vui Hoang (Assistant Priest, Catholic Parish of New Plymouth) shares his talents with us this Christmas with an acappella cover of 'O Holy Night.'
The Jesse Tree | Advent Week 4
"This Advent let’s remind ourselves of God at work in our world, though the stories of his people in the Bible and their part in the whakapapa (lineage) of Jesus, God’s Big Story that we can be a part of as well. Jesse Trees are a very old Christmas tradition and...
The Jesse Tree | Advent Week 3
"This Advent let’s remind ourselves of God at work in our world, though the stories of his people in the Bible and their part in the whakapapa (lineage) of Jesus, God’s Big Story that we can be a part of as well. Jesse Trees are a very old Christmas tradition and...
The Jesse Tree | Advent Week 2
"This Advent let’s remind ourselves of God at work in our world, though the stories of his people in the Bible and their part in the whakapapa (lineage) of Jesus, God’s Big Story that we can be a part of as well. Jesse Trees are a very old Christmas tradition and...
The Jesse Tree | Advent Week 1
"This Advent let’s remind ourselves of God at work in our world, though the stories of his people in the Bible and their part in the whakapapa (lineage) of Jesus, God’s Big Story that we can be a part of as well. Jesse Trees are a very old Christmas tradition and...
In the voice of Young People | Where to from here?
There was a strong focus on engaging school children, young people, and their families in the synod process. It was interesting to note that many of the issues raised by these young people were the same ones raised by the older participants. A notable voice came...