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
Vocations Sunday resources – 21 April 2024
“Called to sow seeds of hope and to build peace.” Pope Francis’ Message 2024 Every year the World Day of Prayer for Vocations falls on the Fourth Sunday in Easter…
National Day of Remembrance – Rā o Ngā Hōia – ANZAC Day prayer resources
April 25 commemorates New Zealanders killed in war and honours returned and serving servicemen and women. Our National Day of Remembrance – Rā o Ngā Hōia – ANZAC day now promotes a…
Archdiocesan Pastoral Council visit St Theresa’s Plimmerton
In March, the Archdiocesan Pastoral Council (APC) with Archbishop Paul visited St Theresa’s Parish in Plimmerton. At a gathering with parishioners, we learnt of the many and varied ministries that…
The 2025 Year of Jubilee: Pilgrims of Hope
“The forthcoming Jubilee can contribute greatly to restoring a climate of hope and trust as a prelude to the renewal and rebirth that we so urgently desire; that is why I have chosen as the motto of the Jubilee, Pilgrims of Hope.”
The Fifth Gospel Project
Fr John O’Connor’s Food For Faith forum is collecting and collating for publication stories of personal experience of God. Please share this invitation and send an experience (up to 400 words)…
Vatican publishes Declaration affirming human dignity: Dignitas Infinita
The Vatican’s Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith has tonight (10pm NZ time, Noon in Rome) published a new Declaration on the theme of human dignity, addressing a range…
Share your ministry! Directory for youth and young adult ministries
The Archdiocesan Young Church team are putting together a directory for young people in our Archdiocese.
Sunday of the Resurrection
Alleluia Christ is Risen! We celebrate Easter known as the Pasch in the Latin and Greek Christian traditions – a name which derives from the Hebrew Day of Passover. Sunday…
Easter Message 2024: Archbishop Paul Martin SM
Tēnā koutou katoa. It’s my privilege to be greeting you in this Holy Week as we begin our days of Easter Triduum.
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WelCom February 2024
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Cardinal Thomas Stafford Williams ONZ ChStJ Emeritus Archbishop of Wellington
Cardinal Thomas Stafford Williams, ONZ, Catholic Archbishop Emeritus of Wellington has died, aged 93. He passed away peacefully on 22 December 2023 at Charles Fleming Retirement Village, Waikanae, north of Wellington. Cardinal Tom lived in Waikanae since his retirement in 2005.
Letter from the West Bank
Br Peter Bray fsc, a De La Salle Brother originally from Taranaki, was the vice-chancellor of Bethlehem University until the end of last year. Bethlehem University is a Catholic university located in the city of Bethlehem, in the West Bank; it is the first higher education institution founded in the occupied Palestinian territories.
“Behold I make all things new” – Rev 21:5
Young Catholic adults from all over the country attended the 31st Hearts Aflame Summer School at Ngā Tawa Diocesan School, Marton, 29 December–7 January. They came for 10 days of prayer, formation, learning and sharing the joyful experience of a community of faith. This year’s theme was ‘Behold I make all things new’ – Rev 21:5.
Colossal Signature Choir a huge cultural success
Signature Choir, an ecumenical Christian choir, performed with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra at a one-off concert at Spark Arena in Auckland, last November. The choir sang folk songs in six different Pasifika languages from the islands of Tokelau, Samoa, Niue, Cook Islands, Fiji and the Kingdom of Tonga.
Challenge 2000 Marist looking for new interns for faith-filled gap year
For the past 15 years, Challenge 2000 in partnership with the Society of Mary has been providing an amazing ‘gap year’ formation and employment opportunity for young people committed to the community, while gaining skills and spirituality to live their gospel call to love and serve.
New EA for Archbishop’s office
Archbishop Paul Martin sm has appointed Ms Jude McKee as his new Executive Assistant. Jude commenced in the role on 29 January 2024.
Helping to support refugee families into homes
Catholic Social Services are part of a collaboration that provides household goods and pantry packs to help in the settlement of newly arriving refugees. We can do this because of the generosity of our parish communities and others who have donated household goods, pantry packs and turned empty houses into homes.
Room at the Inn
Greenstone Doors has been helping pregnant women and their whānau in the Hutt Valley for over a decade – and now they are making a move.
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