Palmerston North’s new Bishop

The episcopal ordination of the most Reverend John Adams took place on 30 September 2023, by Stephen Lowe (bishop of Auckland) as Principal consecrator and Owen Dolan coadjutor bishop of Palmerston North (1995–2004) and Peter Cullinane, first bishop of Palmerston North (1980–2012) as Principal co-consecrators.

WelCom October 2023

The episcopal ordination of the most Reverend John Adams took place on 30 September 2023, by Stephen Lowe (bishop of Auckland) as Principal consecrator and Owen Dolan coadjutor bishop of Palmerston North (1995–2004) and Peter Cullinane, first bishop of Palmerston North (1980–2012) as Principal co-consecrators.

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Standing together on the altar of the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit are the three Bishops of Palmerston North – Bishop Emeritus Peter Cullinane, newly ordained Bishop John Adams, and Coadjutor Bishop Emeritus Owen Dolan. Photo: Brendan Lodge

“Show us your light and your truth”
– From Psalm 43