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 Mary’s Preschool 50th anniversary
St Mary’s Preschool in Blenheim recently celebrated its 50th anniversary!
Jubilee of Priests
The Jubilee of Priests was celebrated on Tuesday (July 15) throughout our Archdiocese.
Theology on Tap
Keen to have conversations about faith while enjoying good food and drinks? Then look no further than Theology on Tap!
Late Night Mass with Archbishop Paul
Young people are invited to late night Mass with Archbishop Paul, held right here in the capital!
Kinh Nguyen’s Ordination + livestream link
It was a special day on Saturday, 12 July as Deacon John the Baptist Kinh Van Nguyen was Ordained at Sacred Heart Cathedral.
Ordination of Kinh Nguyen + livestream
Deacon Kinh Van Nguyen is being Ordained in Wellington this weekend – and everyone is invited to attend or watch the livestream!
July Launch Out Letters
The latest edition of Launch Out Letters is here!
Assumption pilgrimage and Mass
Aotearoa New Zealand’s bishops will gather at St Mary of the Angels in central Wellington on Friday, August 15 for the Assumption – and everyone is invited to a Mass.
Ss Peter and Paul 175th anniversary
It was a beautiful, moving time on Saturday (June 28) as Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Church in the Hutt celebrated turning 175 with a Jubilee Mass.
WelCom community articles
WelCom September 2024
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Te Rōpu o Ngā Rangatahi o te Rūnanga o Ngā Pīhopa Katorika o Aotearoa
Representatives from the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference National Council for Young People of Aotearoa met with the New Zealand bishops at the Home of Compassion in Wellington, 20–21 August.
The council, with representatives from each diocese, meets regularly with the bishops. Its role is to advise and advocate on behalf of young Catholics in Aotearoa New Zealand.
WelCom August 2024
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A joyful and blessed homecoming to the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
The doors of the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and St Mary His Mother were opened once again this month for all the people of the Archdiocese of Wellington and beyond to return to their place of worship.
WelCom June/July 2024
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As the mother church of the diocese the Cathedral belongs to us all
Tēnā koutou katoa
The re-opening of the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart and St Mary His Mother is a wonderful opportunity for us as an archdiocese to reflect on the nature of our Church.
WelCom May 2024
A copy of March WelCom is available to download here.
Dancing for joy at St Paul’s School 25th Jubilee
Students at St Paul’s School in Richmond danced for joy at a family picnic evening after a day of Silver Jubilee celebrations at the school on 8 April.
Cathedral reopening with a weekend of celebrations
Three days of celebrations to mark the long-waited reopening of the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Wellington will take place over the weekend of Friday 7, Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 June, 2024.
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