A large group of Passionist Companions and Passionist Youth from the Palmerston North Diocese recently attended the Passionist Institute held at the Home of Compassion Island Bay, Wellington. We were joined by fellow Passionist Companions from around New Zealand. The weekend was facilitated by Fr Brian Traynor CP and Fr Erick Niyiragira CP from Australia. […]

To all our Family Group Directors, Coordinators, leaders and family As our Holy Week begins, for our Passionist Family, this is truly a sacred time,  as it is of course for all who follow Christ.  But we Passionists always feel it is extra special for ourselves.  With Mary and John at the foot of the […]

Fr Peter McGrath CP –  As you may well know, Peter passed away, Saturday, March 3rd at 11.25am at the War Veterans’ Home, Tobruk Unit. Peter was 78 years old on his last birthday. Peter was 58 years professed and 53 years ordained. Peter’s passing was very gentle. For the last few weeks as Peter […]

Karen Lea Englebretsen celebrated the First Profession of ‘The Sisters of the Cross and Passion’ at St Paul Apostle Catholic Community, Endeavour Hills on Saturday 10th February.Bishop Charles Drennan from Palmerston North presided.Yes, we can claim Karen as our Kiwi girl!! And it was great to see others whom travelled over the ditch to be […]