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
Catholic bishops support Staying Safe on Social Media campaign
New Zealand’s Catholic bishops are supporting a campaign to help people stay safe on social media.
Global Peace Prayer – Wednesday 22 March 2023
A Global Peace Prayer is on Wednesday 22 March.
Living the Gospel in our everyday life.
Cardinal John’s newsletter | 9 March 2023.
The beginning of our Lenten journey.
Cardinal John’s newsletter | 23 February 2023.
From the Archives: Using St Mary’s Cathedral, Thorndon, to date historic photos.
St Mary’s Cathedral, often visible in historic photographs of Thorndon, went through three distinct phases which make it a useful marker for dating images.
Let us pray for all our parishes in a special way this month.
Cardinal John’s newsletter | 9 February 2023.
Introducing our YC Tuākana for 2023
In 2023 there are four young people on this programme: Nia Foliaki, Tim Ale, Nick Meli and Sofia Mendoza.
Cyclone Gabrielle Appeal
An Appeal for the Cyclone Gabrielle victims has been arranged by the Auckland Diocese’s Caring Foundation.
Catholic Caring Foundation Appeal for Auckland Floods
Bishop Steve has launched an emergency flood relief appeal to provide vital funds for the flood recovery.
WelCom community articles
National hui on Synod – ‘The unpredictability of grace’
WelCom August 2022 Cardinal John gave the opening address at the National Synod Day, held at St Catherine’s College in Wellington on July 2, 2022. Here are excerpts from that…
Major upgrade for St Pat’s Kilbirnie
WelCom August 2022 Michael Fitzsimons An ambitious modernisation and seismic resilience programme is set to radically transform the St Patrick’s College Kilbirnie campus. This is the first significant upgrade of…
Vinnies respond to ongoing demand
WelCom August 2022 Michael Fitzsimons Vinnies hubs and networks around the country are continuing to meet a strong demand for assistance as the rising cost of living impacts on disadvantaged…
Masking up for Term 3: Managing winter illnesses and Covid-19
WelCom August 2022 A combination of the usual Term 3 winter illnesses and Covid-19 is likely to put more pressure on your school, kura and community, the Ministry of Education…
Covid-19
WelCom August 2022 In a recent briefing to the Council of Priests, Cardinal John advised of the need to remain cautious during this pandemic. ‘As a recent victim of Covid-19,…
The impact of Covid-19 on our Catholic school communities
WelCom August 2022 Dr Kevin Shore, Chief Executive, NZ Catholic Education Office The school holidays [July] have come at just the right time for many of our Catholic school communities…
New CE for Te Kupenga
WelCom August 2022 Robert Blucher has been appointed chief executive of Te Kupenga – Catholic Leadership Institute. He is currently Northern Regional Manager of Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu…
He Hīkoi Whakapono: A Journey of Faith
WelCom August 2022 This month WelCom’s Hīkoi Te Whakapono, Journey of Faith, visits St Francis of Assisi Ohariu Parish. The parish encompasses Wellington’s northern suburbs including Crofton Downs, Ngaio, Khandallah,…
Liturgical reception for Archbishop Paul Martin
WelCom August 2022 A liturgical reception is being held for Archbishop Paul Martin sm at St Teresa’s Church, Karori, 6pm, Friday, 12 August. The reception is expected to take the…
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