Thank you
📅 26 June 2026 | 🏛️ St Mary's Catholic Church
A big thank you to our chefs Sherin Thomas and Saji Abraham for all their hard work in preparing the fundraising meals; and for their amazing culinary skills. Thank you to all volunteers and those who bought meals to support our special project fundraising campaign!
Scam Alert: Emails Impersonating Priests and Parishes
📅 26 June 2026 | 🏛️ St Mary's Catholic Church
There has been an increase in targeted scam emails appearing to come from priests, parish staff, or familiar parish contacts, and some have resulted in serious privacy breaches. Please treat any unexpected or unusual email request with caution, especially if it asks for personal information, contact details, payments, gift cards, or urgent action. Before responding, check the sender’s email address carefully and, if unsure, phone the person or parish office using contact details you already know. Do not reply, click links, open attachments, or send any information until you have confirmed the email is genuine. If you believe a scam email has been received or personal information may have been shared, please contact your Parish Privacy Officer or the Diocesan Privacy Officer: Liam Greer – lgreer@pndiocese.org.nz
Collection of St. Peter’s Pence | A Gesture to Support the Pope in His Mission
📅 19 June 2026 | 🏛️ Diocese of Palmerston North
Sunday June 28 is the annual Peter's Pence collection. The collection is to support the Holy Father in his ministry and his charitable activities in response to emergencies and needs around the world. Peter’s Pence is a gesture of communion and participation in the Pope’s mission to proclaim the Gospel, promote peace and spread Christian charity. You are encouraged to consider how you can contribute through your local community or online at www.obolodisanpietro.va/en.html
Fulfilled: The Promise of the Christian Life
📅 19 June 2026 | 🏛️ Diocese of Palmerston North
What does it mean to live the Christian life fully? Join us for a two-day course exploring the beauty of God’s plan for the human person through St John Paul II’s Theology of the Body and the Apostles’ Creed. Discover how our faith speaks to our deepest desires, relationships, identity and call to holiness. Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September, 8.00am–5.00pm. Diocesan Centre – Te Rau Aroha, 33 Amesbury Street, Palmerston North. Earlybird: $35 | Standard: $50. Lunch and refreshments included. Register at: www.trybooking.com/nz/BDTN
TĹ«manako Print Edition Available Now!
📅 19 June 2026 | 🏛️ Diocese of Palmerston North
The print edition of TĹ«manako, the monthly diocesan newsletter, is available this weekend! If you or someone you know would benefit from the print issue, please talk to your parish office. All material in the printed edition is already available online, either at https://tumanako.pndiocese.org.nz or https://cathnewsnz.com
