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
Archbishop Paul’s newsletter – May 2024
“Greetings to you as we continue our celebration of Easter. I hope you have found this time a chance to enjoy and reflect upon the wonders of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ…”
Update from Fr Patrick Bridgman – Cathedral Administrator
Fr Patrick became the Cathedral Administrator in February this year, and shares an insight into his experience of preparing for the reopening, reflecting on the history of the Cathedral and…
Cathedral Project update: April 2024
Since our last update, the Parish Office of the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart has moved from the Cathedral, into the ground floor of Viard House on Eccleston Hill,…
Archbishop Paul Martin SM – Message for Vocations Sunday, 21 April 2024
“We remember that vocations start in families. It’s within the home that young people come to know and love Christ, and it’s in families that the value of this vocation is promoted…”
‘From Maintenance to Mission’ evening with Dan O’Rourke, Divine Renovation
President of Divine Renovation, Mr Dan O’Rourke led a session From Maintenance to Mission for a thought-provoking evening for anyone interested in parish leadership and renewal. Divine Renovation originated in Canada…
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…
Nominations sought for Delargey Awards 2024 –closing date 15 May
The New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference sponsors the Delargey Awards and are pleased to now be calling for nominations for 2024. The Awards recognise significant and outstanding contributions made in…
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…
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WelCom April 2024
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Plimmerton tragedy recalled at 75th anniversary
On 1 March, 1949, children and staff from Ss Peter and Paul Primary School travelled by train from Waterloo Station in Lower Hutt into Wellington and then on to Plimmerton Beach on Wellington’s West coast for a twice weather-cancelled school picnic. For the children it was an exciting adventure and the site of the picnic had been carefully chosen for its safety record.
‘Keep our free school lunches’ Bishop Viard College students say
Students at Bishop Viard College Porirua have posted a video on YouTube in which they discuss the benefits of the free school lunch programme – Ka Ora, Ka Ko. The Government proposes to review the programme ahead of Budget 2024 in May, and Associate Education Minister and ACT leader David Seymour has stated he wants to cut the programme by up to 50 per cent.
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.
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