"Pour out upon us the power of your love.." LS 246
"For all things speak of you..." Laudato Si 246
“The entire universe speaks of God’s love…” LS 84
“The world is a joyful mystery." Laudato Si 12
“We journey through this land seeking God" LS 244
Photo of the ADW Thinking Stone - carved in Oamaru stone by Master Carver, Lou Kereopa, it is rich in Christian Māori symbolism

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image of the Cardinals Crest Cardinal’s reflections

Yesterday Archbishop Paul and I had the pleasure of meeting in person for the first time three young men from Vietnam who wish to become seminarians for the Archdiocese of Wellington – from left to right, Kham Nguyen, John Quang and Long Tran. While they waited for the borders to open and visas they have been studying English in their home country. They will now study at language schools in Wellington and get to know Aotearoa New Zealand and the Archdiocese. Please welcome them if you see them in your parish! ... See MoreSee Less

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Season of Creation: Caring for our “common home”

Cardinal John’s newsletter | 29th September 2022

Queen Elizabeth II and her devotion to God

Cardinal John’s newsletter | 15th September 2022

Support Life Sunday

Support Life Sunday is on the 9th October. The theme for this year is “You are not alone – accompanying and caring for people living with mental illness”

Updated Covid-19 protocols

With the Government’s Announcement on Monday 12 September to end the Covid-19 Protection framework, this means we can resume practices previously suspended if Parish communities feel safe doing so.

 Upcoming events in the Archdiocese

WelCom September 2022

Season of Creation: Listen to the Voice of Creation

Reviewing pastoral care for our ethnic communities

Itinerary from Aotearoa to World Youth Day in Lisbon 2023

Community

St Mary of the Angels dedicated as National Shrine to Mary

WelCom September 2022 A large gathering of the Catholic community came together for the Mass of Dedication of St Mary of the Angel’s Church as the National Shrine to Mary,…