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This week pray for:

• St Francis Xavier Parish Marton/St Mary's Bulls and St Matthew's School Marton

• Josephite Spirituality at the heart of Catholic Schools

  16 May 2013

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• Seminary Founder's Day Mass: Bishop Charles' homily

  6 May 2013

  "Brothers, friends, there is no room in the Lord's priesthood for those who cannot or will not delight in God's people..." more»

• Catholic Schools Day

  Wednesday 22 May 2013

   Catholic Schools Day is held every three-four years.It is an occasion for all the Catholic schools of New Zealand to celebrate. This year the theme is Nga Toanag, Living the more»

• Teachers New to Catholic Schools

  Thursday 30 May 2013, 9:00 am to Friday 31 May 2013, 4:00 pm @ Diocesan Centre Palmerston North

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