WelCom October 2020
Hospital Chaplain
Catholic Social Services has appointed Kate Sanders O’Connor as the second Catholic Chaplain for Wellington Hospital. Kate has studied theology and has worked as a Music Therapist. Kate also has several years’ experience in pastoral and youth ministry.
Prison Chaplain
Falefou Sio has been appointed as the new Catholic Prison Chaplain for Rimutaka and Arohata Prisons. Falefou has worked in mental health and is very involved in the Catholic community. He serves on the Archdiocesan Pastoral Council and is a volunteer with the Samoan Chaplaincy.
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