Tūmanako is a pastoral initiative from the Diocese of Palmerston North, serving as a hub for prayer, ministry, formation, and evangelisation across the diocese. Our mission is to foster hope in our communities and share the life of faith in a spirit of unity and service.
We welcome submissions from individuals, parishes, and ministries that align with the vision and mission of Tūmanako and the Diocese of Palmerston North. Please carefully review the guidelines below before submitting content for consideration.
General Guidelines
- Submissions must align with the mission and values of Tūmanako, reflecting themes of faith, hope, community, formation, and service.
- Content should be respectful, uplifting, and in accordance with Catholic teachings.
- We welcome a range of contributions, including articles, reflections, testimonies, pastoral initiatives, event reports, and creative works (such as poetry or art) that encourage faith and hope.
- All submissions must be original. If quoting or referencing external sources, proper attribution must be given.
Content Standards
To maintain the integrity of our newsletter, we reserve the right to reject or edit submissions that:
- Contain offensive, defamatory, or inappropriate language.
- Promote personal, political, or commercial interests.
- Are inconsistent with Catholic teaching or the pastoral vision and mission of the Diocese of Palmerston North.
- Are poorly structured, excessively long, or not relevant to our readership.
- Include unsupported accusations or content that may mislead or harm others.
- Suggest or encourage illegal, dangerous, or destructive activities.
Formatting & Submission Process
- Submissions can be sent via email to communications@pndiocese.org.nz. Please include “Tūmanako Submission” in the subject line.
- Submissions should be in a clear, readable format (e.g. Word document or in email body).
- Articles should be approx. 300-500 words, although shorter reflections and submissions may be accepted.
- Please provide a title, author name, and any relevant affiliation (e.g., parish, ministry, organisation).
- Any images should be high quality (minimum 1MB) and free from copyright restrictions. Please send images as an email attachment.
- Tūmanako reserves the right to edit submissions for clarity, grammar, and length while maintaining the original intent.
- Not all submissions will be published. Acceptance of a submission does not guarantee publication.
These guidelines will be reviewed annually, with the next review scheduled for March 2026.
By submitting content to Tūmanako, you grant the Diocese of Palmerston North a non-exclusive right to publish, edit, and distribute your work. We appreciate your contributions and look forward to sharing the stories and insights that inspire hope and faith within our community.
Thank you for being part of this journey with us!