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
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…
Not a time to complain
Kia tau te rangimarie ki a koutou, In these Covid days and these days and weeks of uncertainty, constant change and many challenges, many people are finding it very difficult…
COVID-19: Update for Parishes 21 September 2020
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…
Finding grace
Kia tau te rangimarie ki a koutou It has been a challenge over these last few weeks to remember what we can and cannot do at various alert levels, and…
The Assumption of Mary into Heaven
Kia tau te Rangimarie ki a koutou This Saturday is the Solemnity of the Assumption, a Holy Day of Obligation for us and the day we celebrate Mary, the Mother…
Local livestreamed Masses
Shine TV: 2.00 pm Sunday, SKY Channel 201 and Freeview Channel 25. This is a good option for people who prefer live TV to livestreaming via computer. Masses are usually…
Fr Chris Skinner SM – concert for the Cathedral
On Saturday 31 October there will be a concert by well-known singer and composer, Fr Chris Skinner SM, in support of the fundraising for the restoration of Sacred Heart Cathedral….
COVID-19 – Prayers in Time of Separation
Prayers by Fr James Lyons during a time when many people are unable to meet with those they love. The Herod Virus Jesus, Mary, Joseph. To escape the wrath of…
New start
Kia tau te Rangimarie ki a koutou In recent homilies I have been using words Pope Francis has used as he encourages all of us to make a NEW START…
WelCom community articles
Kua Paiheretia mātou hei iwi Kotahi – United as One
WelCom September 2020 At this time of great upheaval caused by the Covid-19 pandemic WelCom has invited cultural chaplains and members of some of our many cultural communities to share…
Invercargill to Wellington – eight months on
WelCom September 2020 Annette Scullion After a career in accountancy and finance spanning almost 30 years, mainly in Invercargill, Southlander John Prendergast moved with his wife Donna to Wellington in…
Dioceses celebrate Chrism Mass together
WelCom September 2020 Annette Scullion Clergy and hundreds of parishioners and Catholic school students from across the Wellington and Palmerston North dioceses came together at Our Lady of Kāpiti Church,…
Joint presentation on historic interfaith document
WelCom September 2020 In February last year, Pope Francis made an historic visit to the United Arab Emirates, on the Arabian Peninsular, to meet with Ahmed Mohamed Ahmed al-Tayeb, the…
Suzanne Aubert Tertiary Scholarship
WelCom September 2020 Tertiary students in the Archdiocese of Wellington and the Diocese of Palmerston North who are entering into their third year or more of study are invited to…
Season of Creation
WelCom September 2020 The World Day of Prayer also falls at the beginning of the Season of Creation, which runs until 4 October, the feast of St Francis of Assisi….
Marist St Pat’s RFC Jubilee marks first 50 years with commemorative book launch
WelCom September 2020 John Holden, Marist St Pat’s RFC Several hundred Marist St Pat’s Rugby Football Club supporters gathered to help celebrate the launch of Tim Donoghue’s new book, C’mon…
State-integrated schools best value for money
WelCom September 2020 Parents who are saving up to get their child into a private school should be aware that state-integrated schools might give them ‘better bangs for their bucks’….
Comment on The New Zealand Initiative report on the value of fees for private schooling
WelCom September 2020 Paul Ferris, Chief Executive, NZ Catholic Education Office Proprietors of high-performing integrated schools have every reason to be happy with the conclusion The New Zealand Initiative report…
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The Catholic Archdiocese of Wellington is a community of communities – parishes, schools, organizations, informal groups all play a part in the life of the people of the Archdiocese. Find out about some of the ways you can be involved, our events, and how to donate.