Reflections

Next month's Synod on Synodality in Rome will include a pilgrimage for participants and a special evening of prayer for migrants and refugees. Synod organisers announced information on these overnight NZ time. Go here: www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2023-09/synod-will-include-pilgrimage-for-participants.html ... See MoreSee Less

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Archbishop Paul’s newsletter – 6 September 2023

“I am writing this on the day of my 30th anniversary of being a priest. I was ordained in Hastings at St John’s College in the Barry O’Connor Auditorium on a very wet Saturday afternoon.”

Archbishop Paul’s newsletter – 2 August 2023

“I am writing to you on the day when the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care has released its report into Marylands School in Christchurch.”

Prayers of Intercession for the Synod

On fifteen occasions since Vatican Council II the Pope of the time has called together the Synod of Bishops to consider various matters concerning Christian life in the present day….

Season of Creation 2023

“But let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream!” (Amos 5: 24)

Upcoming events in the Archdiocese

Young people take the lead on World Youth Day Wellington event

CPWS Samoan Aulotu/Community gifts $15,000 towards the renovation fund of the Cathedral

Royal Commission – St John of God Case Study

World Youth Day pilgrimage reflection by Miriama Allen

Community

“Let Justice and Peace Flow”

In his 2023 message for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, 1 September, Pope Francis appeals for a renewal of our relationship with creation. His message focuses on the theme, ‘Let Justice and Peace Flow’, inspired by the words of the prophet Amos: ‘Let justice flow on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream.’