In part two of this interview with Bishop Peter Cullinane, he and Kate Bell discuss the day of his ordination, dedicating the diocese to the Holy Spirit, and more. Want more? Check out the feature article on the history and formation of our diocese.
Looking back over the past 40 years
We asked several people who had been close to Bishop Peter and/or significantly involved with Diocesan projects over the past 40 years to share some memories of their experiences. These are their stories. I was asked to be the Deacon who proclaimed the gospel at the...
How To Be Diocese with Bishop Peter Cullinane
In this first clip from an interview with Bishop Peter Cullinane, he reflects on the early days of the diocese and how they worked to build an understanding of 'what a diocese is'. Want more? Check out the feature article on the history and formation of our diocese.
Celebrating Venerable Suzanne Aubert
The annual Suzanne Aubert Celebration day is celebrated on the first Sunday in October closest to the anniversary of her death (October 1st 1926). In 2020 this will be held on Sunday 4th October. This video from the Suzanne Aubert Website gives a short...
To be human is to be vulnerable
I am a palliative care nurse practitioner, and so work with the terminally ill every day. Approaching the end of one’s life is a highly vulnerable time, whether you are old, ill or marginalised. Yet, it is clear to me that to be human is to be vulnerable. However,...
Fr Trung’s Vocation Story
Fr Trung is our newest priest in the Diocese. Earlier this year, before his ordination, he shared his story of vocation and discernment. He is now the 'Vocations Director' for the diocese, helping people discern their calling in life and consider whether priesthood or...
The Upper Zoom
As part of our Diocesan celebrations on Pentecost Sunday we had an inspiring time of prayer hosted online and led by people from across the whole diocese. The prayer itself beings at 11:00 after introductions of those leading various parts of the prayer....
An Opportunity to Reflect on Our Identity – 40th Anniversary Homily
PENTECOST SUNDAY, MAY 31 2020 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF DIOCESE OF PALMERSTON NORTH Bishop Peter Cullinane Pentecost gives us an opportunity to reflect on our identity: our identity as Church because the Church originated in that first Pentecost; and our identity as...