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
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (25-31 May)
“They showed us unusual kindness” (cf. Acts 28:2) The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is celebrated in New Zealand between Ascension and Pentecost Sundays each year (25-31 May this year). The…
Alert Level 2 and parishes
The government’s move to a Alert Level 2 with some restrictions on Wednesday night allows many of our parish activities to resume, including churches opening for private prayer and the…
COVID-19 and Laudato Si’
Kia tau te rangimarie ki a koutou, Amidst the shock of the Covid-19 pandemic, being required to take an enforced break from our routine busyness has allowed many of us…
Laudato Si’ anniversary
Sunday 24 May is the fifth anniversary of the publication of Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’. Pope Francis has asked us to celebrate this week. We are living through history-shaping events. Laudato Si’ teaches us how to…
Going into the desert
Kia tau te rangimarie ki a koutou, Just before Easter we received from Rome the text for a Mass in the Time of a Pandemic. The Opening Prayer (Collect) for…
Workers on temporary work visas
The Wellington Archdiocese Filipino chaplaincy outreach group has been working this week with Challenge 2000 and Wellington Catholic Social Services to ensure emergency food parcels have been provided to around…
Worshipping together
WelCom May 2020: The last day of the month of May will be Pentecost Sunday. At this stage, we do not know what we can expect in terms of where we…
Vocations to priesthood
WelCom May 2020: Good Shepherd Sunday, 3 May 2020 – Te Rātapu o te Hēpara, Pai 3 o Haratua 2020 Good Shepherd Sunday is on the fourth Sunday in the Easter Season;…
The Worker
A reflection by Msgr Gerard Burns for the feast of St Joseph the Worker. At this moment of disruption to local and world systems of trade, work, livelihoods and finances…
WelCom community articles
“Peace Be With You”
WelCom May 2020: Lockdown – a time to re-focus ‘Our Easter, lived and celebrated in lockdown, has been one like we have never experienced before. We have felt the pain…
Kerbside rites and lockdown soup all part of Catholic work in Covid-19 times
WelCom May 2020: Catholic agencies and individuals around Aotearoa-New Zealand have been busy working from home and maintaining still-open ‘essential services’ supporting communities in need during the Level 4 Covid-19…
National Liturgy Office reaches out across the nation
WelCom May 2020: Catherine Gibbs The life of a Catholic does not cease when the church closes its doors and we’re confined to household ‘bubbles.’ The National Liturgy Office (NLO)…
Catholic Schools
WelCom May 2020: Jenny Gordon, Vicar for Education, Archdiocese of Wellington Our Catholic schools are vibrant faith communities and the Church in action for their students and whānau. This has…
Vinnies offers essential service
WelCom May 2020: The Society of St Vincent de Paul has continued to offer support to individuals and communities across the country during the Covid-19 lockdown. Through phone calls with…
Subsidiarity key in Covid-19 climate
WelCom May 2020: Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand says the threat of Covid-19 transmission in the Pacific has to be taken into account when responding with humanitarian support efforts to areas…
Virtual Church Gatherings
WelCom May 2020: More than 30 years ago an ecumenical ‘Convenant’ was established between four inner-city churches of Napier to forge a stronger Christian church for the city through working…
Challenge 2000 – an essential service
WelCom May 2020: Damian Dempsey, Director Deemed an essential service by the Government, Challenge 2000 has been able to carry on its mission of serving young people and their families…
Young Catholics
WelCom May 2020: Nick Wilson The Diocese of Palmerston North young family ministers, youth ministers, school chaplains and tertiary ministers are working in their respective patches getting alongside our young…
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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.