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
A single golden thread
Kia tau te rangimarie ki a koutou, In these post Lockdown days it seems to me that many people are talking a lot more than ever about prayer and what…
God’s grace
Kia tau te rangimarie ki a koutou. Last Thursday, June 11th, was the Feast of the Apostle Barnabas, seen in the photo with St Paul. The first Scripture reading that…
Our relationship with God
Kia tau te Rangimarie ki a koutou, Every year on Ash Wednesday we hear Jesus saying in the Gospel; “when you pray, go to your private room and, when you…
Pandemic and religious freedom
Msgr Gerard Burns reflects upon the suspension of Masses and other religious gatherings. The other day I went to get a haircut after the last 2 months in lockdown (I…
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…
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
This year 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 build…
Family Ministry position
The Archdiocesan Marriage, Family and Young Church Ministry invites application for the position of Consultant: Family Ministry to join their pastoral team. The position is fixed term (12-18 months) for…
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…
WelCom community articles
SVDP launches National Recovery Appeal
WelCom July 2020: The St Vincent de Paul (SVDP) Society has launched a National Recovery Appeal to help the increasing numbers of individuals and families struggling from the impact of…
Cathedral of the Holy Spirit
WelCom July 2020: Wharekarakia Matua o te Wairua Tapu I te Wairua o te Kotahitanga – United in the Spirit The Cathedral of the Holy Spirit is the cathedral of…
Light Returning to the Harbour of Memories
WelCom July 2020: Fr James Lyons After two years in a ‘cloud of unknowing’, the light is starting to break through for Wellington’s Sacred Heart Cathedral. The first stage in…
Dean sought for newly formed Te Kupenga Catholic Theological College
WelCom July 2020: The newly formed Te Kupenga Catholic Theological College is seeking a highly qualified dean to be its Auckland-based academic face and voice. Te Kupenga is casting its…
Love thy Neighbour
WelCom July 2020: Fr Ron Bennett At midday on Sunday 7 June, over 80 leaders and members of faith groups in Wellington stood on the steps of St Paul’s Anglican…
Special grant for lockdown
WelCom July 2020: Catholic social agencies have been helping women’s refuges, foodbanks, whānau in remote regions and many others with a $25,000 special Tindall Foundation grant aimed at relieving hardship…
Returning to school after lockdown
WelCom July 2020: Following our feature last month about education leadership and pastoral care for Catholic secondary school students in our two dioceses during Covid-19 lockdown, this edition primary principals…
Mount Street Catholic Cemetery
WelCom July 2020: Joanne Gomez and Micaela Buckley Mount Street Cemetery is Wellington’s first Catholic cemetery, dating back to 1840 when it was consecrated by Bishop Pompallier. The cemetery was…
Offering Ignatian Retreats and Spiritual Direction
WelCom July 2020: Nicola McCarthy I am one member of a retreats team who volunteers their time giving Ignatian retreats in the Diocese of Palmerston North. The retreats are inspired…
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