WelCom December 2019
The two Brigidine sister schools in Wellington’s Ohariu Parish – St Benedict’s School, Khandallah, and St Brigid’s School, Johnsonville, played against each other in a chess tournament held October 31 this year. St Benedict’s travelled from Khandallah to Johnsonville, where St Brigid’s played host. The 34 chess-playing students carried out each game with decorum, aplomb and much sportsmanship. But the day included more for the students. Being in their Intermediate years they were able to foster friendships, pray, discuss educational experiences and share lunch together, with many likely to meet up at either St Mary’s or St Patrick’s Colleges in Wellington next year as they continue their Catholic schooling pathways. Many thanks to Deputy Principal Fiona Kearns from St Brigid’s School and St Benedict’s School Principal Michael Hinds for helping host and organise the day, which was thoroughly enjoyed by all. St Benedict’s School await with excitement, their turn to host next year!
Photo: Fiona Kearns
New Zealand Catholic Bishops Meet Pope
WelCom December 2019 The New Zealand Catholic bishops met Pope Francis for an 80-minute private audience in the Vatican on Monday 28 October during their Ad Limina visit to Rome. …
‘The Grace of God Has Appeared’
WelCom December 2019 Cardinal John DewArchbishop of Wellington ArchdioceseApostolic Administrator of Palmerston North Diocese Every year at Christmas Midnight Mass I am in awe at the words of the Letter…
‘One Body in Christ’
WelCom December 2019 On Tuesday 5 November, within days of returning from Rome where the New Zealand bishops met with Pope Francis, Cardinal John Dew visited the Diocese of Palmerston…