WelCom May 2022
The preparatory documents for the 2021–2023 Synod of Bishops on synodality make it clear ‘every effort’ must be made to listen to the voices of those who feel ‘excluded or marginalised’ from society and the Church. Dioceses in the United States are reaching out to people with intellectual and physical disabilities, those in prisons, homeless shelters, soup kitchens and mobile home communities. Pastors have organised parish listening sessions for LGBTQ parishioners and seasonal farmworkers near the US southern border.
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…