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
Blessing of Samoan communities in the Archdiocese
It was a beautiful, joyous day this past Sunday at Sacred Heart Cathedral for the blessing of Samoan communities within the Archdiocese.
Lent 2026
Archbishop Paul calls on us to be courageous this Lenten season as we prepare for the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Catholic schools commissioning Masses
The North Island edition of 2026 Catholic Schools Commissioning Masses is tonight – and you’re invited!
St Valentine’s Mass at Sacred Heart
It was a lovely day on Saturday, 14 February as about 500 people – including many couples – filled Sacred Heart Cathedral in Wellington for a special Valentine’s Day Mass.
Br. Douglas Dawick FMS Memorial Mass
All are welcome to attend a Memorial Mass for Br. Doug this Saturday (21 February) at 2pm at St Peter and Paul’s Church.
‘Conversations in the Spirit’ and synodality: Reflections from meeting with the Pope and Cardinals in Rome
Cardinal John Dew reflects on meeting with fellow Cardinals and Pope Leo XIV in January 2026 in Rome.
Caritas webinars
Caritas has a number of terrific webinars coming up – including one with Archbishop Paul.
Ash Wednesday at Wellington Cathedral of St Paul
Join on Wednesday, 18 February for a special Ash Wednesday joint service in the Anglican Cathedral of St Paul.
Blessing of Samoan communities
Join us this Sunday for a blessing of the leadership office and teams of the Samoan Communities within the chaplaincy with Archbishop Paul.
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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