News & Updates
🗓️ Upcoming Events
Carlo Acutis Feast Day Celebration
📅 11 October 2026 | 🏛️ Diocese of Palmerston North
Cathedral of the Holy Spirit 7:30am Mass, followed by Relic Veneration 10am Mass, followed by Relic Veneration 1pm Eucharistic Adoration (available until 5pm) Reconciliation (available until 5pm) Relic Veneration 3pm Divine Mercy 4pm Rosary 5pm Solemn Benediction Preparation for Evening Mass 6pm Mass, followed by Relic Veneration All are warmly invited to join us throughout the day. Tea and coffee will be available in the Cathedral lounge in the afternoon.
Parish Gathering St Mary's
📅 17 October 2026 | 🏛️ St Mary's Catholic Church, Palmerston North
Date: Saturday, 17th October Venue: Queen Elizabeth College Time: Doors open at 4 PM. Tickets: Adults $25.00 and Children $15.00 (5-12years); Under 5s are free. Dinner: One main course + dessert - Bottled water provided. Meals: Kiwi, Filipino and Indian options- will advise menu details at a later date. We have 300 tickets – we would like tickets to be bought at least a week in advance. Please contact the office if you are interested in purchasing a ticket.
Ordination to the Diaconate of Peter Dung (Zung) Manh Phan
📅 21 November 2026 | 🏛️ Diocese of Palmerston North
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.
📰 Notices
Columban Calendars
📅 02 October 2026 | 🏛️ St Mary's Catholic Church, Palmerston North
On Sale now! 15.00 each - contact the office if you would like one. We accept cash payments (please bring exact cash) or you can pay online to our Parish account.
Liturgical resources -Season of Creation 2026: Living Water
📅 02 October 2026 | 🏛️ Diocese of Palmerston North
From 1 September to 4 October, Christians around the world will celebrate the Season of Creation, an annual time of prayer, reflection and action for our common home. This year's theme, Living Water, is inspired by Ezekiel 47:1-12, where God's life-giving river brings healing, renewal and abundance wherever it flows. Resources can be found at www.tumanako.pndiocese.org.nz/2026/08/season-of-creation-2026-living-water
Thanksgiving Mass for the Closure of St Joseph's School, Patea
📅 02 October 2026 | 🏛️ Diocese of Palmerston North
All are welcome to attend the Thanksgiving Mass marking the closure of St Joseph's School, Patea, on Saturday 12 December 2026, 10.30am, at St Patrick's Church, 27 Egmont Street, Patea. The Mass will be followed by a light lunch at St Joseph's School. For catering purposes, please RSVP with numbers attending to stpatspatea@xtra.co.nz by Thursday 1 December.
St Mary's Whanganui 50th Jubilee Celebration
📅 02 October 2026 | 🏛️ Diocese of Palmerston North
The Catholic Parish of Whanganui warmly invites parishioners and friends to celebrate the 50th Jubilee of St Mary's Church on Sunday, 1 November 2026. The celebrations will begin with a Jubilee Mass at 9.30am, followed by church and marae tours, a potluck lunch, speeches, and musical entertainment. For catering purposes, please RSVP by 20 October 2026 to the Catholic Parish of Whanganui at admin@cpow.co.nz
NZ Bishop release re Elections
📅 02 October 2026 | 🏛️ Diocese of Palmerston North
NZ Catholic Bishops Release 2026 Election Statement The New Zealand Catholic bishops have published a statement ahead of the November 7 General Election. The full statement can be found at https://bit.ly/NZCBCElection26