As we enter the Season of Advent, Bishop John Adams shares a message with the people of the Palmerston North Diocese, inviting us into a time of reflection, prayer, and peace.
Something great is about to happen | Advent 2023
The Church welcomes her children to prepare for Christmas each year with a four-week season called Advent. The word 'Advent' comes from the Latin word 'adventus,' which means 'coming.' Perhaps, then, we might ask ourselves who or what is coming in four weeks' time. My...
A New Chapter Begins | The Episcopal Ordination and Installation of Bishop John Adams
The Most Reverend John Lewis Adams was ordained and installed as the third Bishop of Palmerston North, on Saturday 30 September 2023. Despite the horrendous Palmerston North weather, around seven hundred people attended this momentous occasion, most of them packed...
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....