WelCom February 2020
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Season of Lent – a season of reflection, and prayer. The Lenten Season offers ‘a window to look through the wonder of your life’.
Ash Wednesday takes place 46 days before Easter Sunday and falls on a different date each year, depending on the date of Easter. This year, Holy Week begins Sunday 5 April – Palm Sunday – and ends on Saturday 11 April, with Easter Sunday on 12 April.
Cardinal urges New Zealanders to reaffirm protection of religious beliefs
WelCom March 2020: At the Waitangi Treaty Grounds on Waitangi Day, 6 February this year, Cardinal John Dew urged New Zealanders on this day to recommit to protect the beliefs…
Parishes cautioned about Coronavirus
WelCom March 2020: Following the outbreak of the respiratory disease Coronavirus the New Zealand Bishops’ National Liturgy Office have notified parishes about precautions to take to ensure the safety of…
Landmark meeting leaves lasting legacy
WelCom March 2020: The Document on Human Fraternity, signed by Pope Francis and the Grand Imam of Al-Ashar when they met in Abu Dhabi, the capital of United Arab Emirates…