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
St Valentine’s Day Mass
The annual St Valentine’s Day Mass for the Archdiocese will take place on Sunday 14 February at 5pm at St Joseph’s Church, 152 Brougham Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington. It will…
COVID-19 vaccine
New Zealand’s Catholic bishops are strongly urging their faithful and everyone in Aotearoa New Zealand to get a Covid-19 vaccine when it becomes available. The New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference…
Epiphany
“Epiphany: this word indicates the manifestation of the Lord, who, as Saint Paul tells us in the second reading (cf. Eph 3:6), makes himself known to all the nations, today represented by the Magi. In…
Bishop Paul Martin appointed Coadjutor Archbishop of Wellington
Pope Francis has appointed the Catholic Bishop of Christchurch, Paul Martin SM, to the role of Coadjutor Archbishop of Wellington, where he will assist Cardinal John Dew, the Metropolitan Archbishop…
The Gospel of Hope
Kia tau te Rangimarie kia koutou There is no doubt that 2020 will go down as a difficult year. It will surely go down in history as the year in…
The Nativity
Every year parishes and families put up nativity scenes in their churches and homes. We have invited parishes and individuals to send us photos of their nativity scene or “crib”….
Clergy appointments for 2021
Cardinal John Dew has announced the following clergy appointments for 2021. The changes take effect on 1 February 2021. Sacred Heart Cathedral Parish: Fr Ron Bennett, Moderator, Debbie Matheson LPL,…
Vacancies
Positions available in the Archdiocese of Wellington
Koro Tuki Takiwa RIP
Rārangi maunga a tūi te ao, tū i te pō. Rārangi tāngata, ngaro noa, ngaro noa. Kua hinga tētehi tōtara nō te wa o nui a Tāne He tangata whakapono,…
WelCom community articles
What makes a village?
WelCom December 2020 Gina Rollandi ‘We are a village and we are the hands and feet of Jesus.’ During the fourth term this year at St Theresa’s School, Plimmerton, the…
New app available for daily prayer
WelCom December 2020 The Church’s National Centre for Religious Studies (NCRS) – part of Te Kupenga-Catholic Leadership Institute – has announced its newly created NZpray2day app for iPhones and other…
On mission and salvation
WelCom December 2020 “What does it profit a man to gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?” – Matthew 16.26 Annette Scullion ‘We can do many things in…
Bishops meet in Palmerston North
WelCom December 2020 The New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference (NZCBC) met in Palmerston North, October 27 to 30, as an opportunity to show support to Palmerston North Diocese parishioners, staff…
Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention
WelCom December 2020 During the month of December 2020 Pope Francis’ intention for evangelisation is: For a Life of Prayer. We pray that our personal relationship with Jesus Christ may…
He Hīkoi Whakapono: A Journey of Faith
WelCom December 2020 This month WelCom visits St Brigid’s parish community in Feilding (Aorangi) and its surrounding areas. The parish has a rich and diverse heritage since its beginnings in…
Capuchin community farewelled
WelCom December 2020 Colleen Restieaux Close to 400 people from throughout Wellington gathered in St Patrick’s Church, Kilbirnie, on Sunday 18 October, for the farewell and thanksgiving Mass to the…
Benemerenti Medal for dedicated Sister
WelCom December 2020 Bernadette Patelesio A joyful celebration for Sr Therese Couderc at St Patrick’s Wainuiomata community took place after Mass on Sunday 1 November. Supported by members of her…
Multicultural celebration for Fr Raymond Soriano
WelCom December 2020 St Joseph’s Church in Levin was packed to the ceiling on Sunday 25 October 2020 to celebrate Fr Raymond Soriano’s 40th Jubilee of his ordination to the…
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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.