Upcoming Events
Ordination to the Diaconate of Peter Dung (Zung) Manh Phan
Bishop John Adams and the Catholic Diocese of Palmerston North warmly invite you to the Ordination to the Diaconate of Peter Dung (Zung) Manh Phan on Saturday, 21 November 2026, at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Palmerston North. Further details will follow.
Red November
RED NOVEMBER - CHRIST THE KING SUNDAY On Sunday the 22nd November, we are asking parishioners to please wear red to stand in solidarity with the persecuted Christian brother and sisters around the world. Our general Planned Giving collection for Sunday the 22nd of November will be allocated to ‘Aid to the Church in Need’ - an organization which helps vulnerable and persecuted Christians around the world. Please visit https://rednovember.org/home
ACROSS AGM MEETING
2026 AGM meeting for ACROSS - 25th Nov Our Lady of Lourdes foyer 12-12pm. RSVP to adminsupport@across.org.nz or phone 06 356 7486
Bishop Peter Cullinane’s 90th birthday on Tuesday, 1 December 2026.
Everyone is warmly invited to join us in celebrating Bishop Peter Cullinane’s 90th birthday on Tuesday, 1 December 2026. Mass will be celebrated at 12.05pm at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Palmerston North, followed by lunch in the Diocesan Manawatū Rooms (formerly the Diocesan Conference Rooms). For catering purposes, please RSVP to Chris Reilly at bishop-pa@pndiocese.org.nz by Wednesday, 25 November, and kindly advise of any dietary requirements when responding.
Carol and BBQ Event
We are having a BBQ and Carol Event on the 6th December, 6pm onwards here at St Mary’s. We are inviting groups from different ministries to lead Carols. There will be a free sausage sizzle as well as Christmas Raffle tickets for sale - the price of the raffle tickets will be confirmed by the end of next week. We are warmly inviting all parishioners to attend let’s share in the festive spirit!