This is the Archdiocese of Wellington and its people, working together to deepen their faith in Jesus Christ and to develop a community which supports the good of all. Everyone is welcome, and there are many ways to be involved, through parishes, schools, chaplaincies and Catholic organizations. “The future is, most of all, in the hands of those people who recognize the other as a ‘you’ and themselves as part of an ‘us.’ We all need one other.” Pope Francis
St Catherine’s College 75th jubilee
St Catherine’s College is celebrating its 75th Jubilee over Labour Weekend.
Called & Equipped
Join us for an exciting formation journey that offers personal faith formation, and equips you for ministry.
Season of Creation and rallying for peace
On Saturday, 4 October the EJP Commission, committees and others gathered at St Josephs, Mt Victoria to close the 2025 Season of Creation and celebrate St Francis of Assisi Feast Day.
Mount Street Cemetery open day
It was a dry but windy day on Saturday, 18 October – typical Wellington weather, but that did not discourage visitors to the Mount Street Cemetery open day!
New Beginnings, New Hope: Faith responses in a changing world
Come join an evening of dialogue, connection, and exploration, jointly hosted by the Wellington Abrahamic Council and the Pearl of the Islands Foundation.
Bringing the Word to Life
In the new book “Bringing the Word to Life,” Fr James Lyons and other Catholic leaders and writers offer timely reflections for each day of Advent and Christmas.
Religious Education Advisor positions
We’re looking to appoint Religious Education Advisors to Catholic Schools Education Services.
Farewelling Cardinal McKeefry School
Come along for a final celebration and Mass on Saturday (18 October).
Concert at the Cathedral
Come to Sacred Heart Cathedral at 2pm on Sunday, 2 November for a special concert.
WelCom community articles
WelCom September 2024
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Te Rōpu o Ngā Rangatahi o te Rūnanga o Ngā Pīhopa Katorika o Aotearoa
Representatives from the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference National Council for Young People of Aotearoa met with the New Zealand bishops at the Home of Compassion in Wellington, 20–21 August.
The council, with representatives from each diocese, meets regularly with the bishops. Its role is to advise and advocate on behalf of young Catholics in Aotearoa New Zealand.
WelCom August 2024
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A joyful and blessed homecoming to the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
The doors of the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and St Mary His Mother were opened once again this month for all the people of the Archdiocese of Wellington and beyond to return to their place of worship.
WelCom June/July 2024
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As the mother church of the diocese the Cathedral belongs to us all
Tēnā koutou katoa
The re-opening of the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart and St Mary His Mother is a wonderful opportunity for us as an archdiocese to reflect on the nature of our Church.
WelCom May 2024
A copy of March WelCom is available to download here.
Dancing for joy at St Paul’s School 25th Jubilee
Students at St Paul’s School in Richmond danced for joy at a family picnic evening after a day of Silver Jubilee celebrations at the school on 8 April.
Cathedral reopening with a weekend of celebrations
Three days of celebrations to mark the long-waited reopening of the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Wellington will take place over the weekend of Friday 7, Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 June, 2024.
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The Catholic Archdiocese of Wellington is a community of communities – parishes, schools, organizations, informal groups all play a part in the life of the people of the Archdiocese. Find out about some of the ways you can be involved, our events, and how to donate.