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...
A Sacred Journey | Pilgrimage in the Jubilee Year
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...
Year of Jubilee 2025 | Upcoming events in March
See what Jubilees we'll be celebrating in March!Jubilee of the World of Volunteering 8 - 9 March 2025This weekend, we recognise and thank the volunteers who breathe life into ministries, charities, and organisations within our community, supporting the Church’s...
Diocesan Art Trail | Jubilee of Artists
The Jubilee of Artists will be celebrated in the Diocese of Palmerston North on the weekend of 15 - 16 February. This special occasion is a time to give thanks for the creativity, inspiration, and vision that artists bring to our world. To mark this jubilee, the...
Opening Mass for the Year of Jubilee in Palmerston North
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...
Year of Jubilee 2025 | Upcoming events in February
See what Jubilees we'll be celebrating in February!Jubilee of Armed Forces, Police and Security Personnel 8 - 9 Feb 2025Over this weekend, we give thanks for all those who serve and protect our country and communities. We honour the brave men and women who have...
Year of Jubilee 2025
+John's Pastoral LetterDiocesan CalendarJubilee Prayer'Pilgrims of Hope' - hymn for the JubileeIn 2025, the Catholic Church will embark on its next Jubilee Year, a time of profound spiritual significance that has been celebrated for centuries. First initiated by Pope...
Towards the Jubilee | Year of Prayer 2024
Below you will find information and resources for the 2024 Year of Prayer."Teach Us to Pray" bookletJubilee Prayer"Pilgrims of Hope” – Officical hymn for the 2025 JubileeDiocesan resource bookletPrayer resourcesIn preparation for the 2025 Jubilee, Pope Francis has...