WelCom March 2022
Papua New Guinea has abolished the death penalty for a second time, saying it is ineffective in deterring crimes. Since its reintroduction in 1991, many have been sentenced to death in the poverty-stricken nation but none have been executed. The authorities have accepted the death penalty is cruel, inhumane and violates people’s right to life as prescribed in the Universal Declaration on Human Rights. The government and parliament both said the death penalty is against Christian values and there was no point in retaining it.
Dates and events – what’s on in the two dioceses
Saturday 10 SeptemberCome and See Vocations Morning – meet other like-minded young men, talk to priests and seminarians, and ask questions about a vocation to priesthood, 9am–11.30am, St Teresa’s Church,…
Celebration Sunday Meri Hōhepa Suzanne Aubert
WelCom September 2022 ‘A woman of great faith’ will be the theme of the Celebration Sunday Meri Hōhepa Suzanne Aubert on Sunday, 2 October. The celebration will take place during the…
Vincentians celebrate St Vincent de Paul
WelCom September 2022 On Sunday 25 September, Vincentians from Wellington, Hutt-Wairapapa and Kapi Mana Areas will gather at Our Lady of Fatima Church in Tawa to join with parishioners in celebrating…