This is the Archdiocese of Wellington and its people, working together to deepen their faith in Jesus Christ and to develop a community which supports the good of all. Everyone is welcome, and there are many ways to be involved, through parishes, schools, chaplaincies and Catholic organizations. “The future is, most of all, in the hands of those people who recognize the other as a ‘you’ and themselves as part of an ‘us.’ We all need one other.” Pope Francis
Royal Commission on Abuse in Care – this week
In this week of 30 November- 4 December the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care is holding public hearings at which some survivors of abuse in faith-based care…
Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care
Kia tau te rangimarie ki a koutou. As you will be aware the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care and is holding a public hearing in Auckland from…
The gift of life
Kia tau te rangimarie ki a koutou. Last Saturday the Prayer of the Church which we know as the Office of Readings contained words from “the dialogue On Divine Providence…
Fratelli Tutti – new encyclical
Pope Francis signed his new encyclical Fratelli Tutti on the tomb of St Francis of Assisi on the saint’s feast day, 4 October. Fratelli tutti a profound call to see…
Vacancies
Positions available in the Archdiocese of Wellington
Blessed by diversity
Kia tau te rangimarie ki a koutou. Last Tuesday we gathered at St Bernadette’s Hall Naenae, for a day of “Celebrating Cultural Diversity in Parishes”. Gathered for the day were…
Fraternity and Social Friendship
Kia tau te rangimarie ki a koutou. Last Saturday Pope Francis visited Assisi, where at the tomb of St Francis he signed his new Encyclical “Fratelli Tutti, on Fraternity and…
COVID-19: Update for Parishes Alert Level One
On Tuesday 21 September Cardinal John Dew sent a letter to parishes, schools, religious congregations about the effects of the government’s announcement that the country outside Auckland will go down…
If today you hear his voice
Kia tau te rangimarie ki a koutou. For many people all over the world some of the first words of Scripture heard every day, prayed every day, are these words…
WelCom community articles
Young people invited to join gap year in 2021
WelCom November 2020 Sio Iaseto-Filo, Gap Year Coordinator, Youth Minister, Challenge 2000 Challenge 2000 is a Gospel-based youth development and social service Trust. Based in Johnsonville, it provides a wide…
Prison and hospital chaplains commissioned in Wellington Archdiocese
WelCom November 2020 Karen Holland and Vivien Chiu, Catholic Social Services ‘I was sick and in prison and you came to visit me.’ Last month Cardinal John Dew commissioned two…
Jubilees celebrated in Palmerston North Diocese
WelCom November 2020 Sue Seconi and Emma Dodsworth Parishioners and clergy from across the Diocese of Palmerston North gathered in the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit on October 8, for…
Connection in a disconnected world
WelCom November 2020 Work by the Society of St Vincent de Paul during the Covid-19 lockdown to support the needs of the community has helped many people to feel connected…
Kauwhata church turns 125
WelCom November 2020 The little Catholic church of St Peter and St Paul at Kauwhata Marae, Te Arakura Road, Kai Iwi, near Feilding, turned 125 years old on Tuesday, 20…
Safeguarding Officer for Palmerston North Diocese
WelCom November 2020 Matthew Balm has been appointed as the Safeguarding Officer for the Diocese of Palmerston North. Matthew says his focus will be to establish and build relationships that…
Vincentians recognised as community heroes
WelCom November 2020 Two Vincentians are among those recognised for outstanding community service in the 2020 New Plymouth District Council’s Citizens Awards, celebrated at a ceremony in New Plymouth on…
Hibernian stalwart honoured
WelCom November 2020 A special presentation was made to Keith Stinson OBE at a Hibernian Society meeting in Hastings, October 7, 2020 in honour and recognition of his service as…
New leadership for St Vincent de Paul Society, Wellington area
WelCom November 2020 Sally Babington has been appointed the general manager for the Society of St Vincent de Paul, Wellington Area and began her role in July this year. Mr…
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