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
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E te iwi whakapono, tēnā koutou, tēnā tātou As we enter into isolation it will provide a time ‘te wā’ to be together as whānau and at times sit in…
Pope’s special Urbi et Orbi blessing: ‘God turns everything to our good’
On Saturday morning (NZ time) Pope Francis delivered an extraordinary blessing “To the City and to the World” on Friday to pray for an end to the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic….
Unusual kindness
26th March 2020 Kia tau te rangimarie ki a koutou, Greetings to all of you in the Dioceses of Wellington and Palmerston North. In my lifetime I have never experienced…
In reverse -prayer in a time of isolation
New Zealand is in “Lock Down”. Life as we have known it is completely changed as the nation, along with the rest of the world, wages war against an invisible…
Priests attending the sick
Hospital chaplaincy and visiting the sick: I have provided the following clarifications to parishes, priests and lay pastoral leaders about Alert Level 4. Communion to the sick is not able…
Funerals, sacraments and parish activities during COVID-19 (updated 26/3-funerals)
The emphasis has been on the suspension of Masses during the COVID-19 emergency, but there are many other activities which take place in parishes. The following restrictions apply to parish…
Resources for a difficult time (updated 27/3)
Just a couple of months ago there were bright red pohutukawa flowers throughout Aotearoa New Zealand. It is hard to remember them as we enter these new and uncharted waters…
Masses suspended due to COVID-19 situation
Cardinal John Dew has written to all parishes and chaplaincies in the Archdiocese of Wellington about new restrictions to keep the community safe during the COVID-19 emergency. The restrictions include…
Fixing our gaze on Christ
Kia tau te rangimarie ki a koutou, St John Paul II often spoke about “Fixing our gaze on Christ” and Pope Francis has often expressed a similar thought. The Lenten…
WelCom community articles
Care for Creation – Make it real
WelCom March 2020: Catherine Gibbs WelCom begins a series of simple ideas showing ways to care for our common home. Pope Francis frequently uses the phrase ‘time is greater than space’…
New leader for ACROSS
WelCom March 2020: Susan Turner, Ngāti Hikairo, has been appointed the new Director of ACROSS. ACROSS is an Anglican, Catholic and Community Support Service providing social work, counselling and foster-care services…
Catholic Social Services steers a new course
WelCom March 2020: Catholic Social Services is changing the way it responds to the needs of the community, says its new director, Karen Holland, who was appointed in September last year….
Pōwhiri for Dr Areti Metuamate
WelCom March 2020: Rangimoeroa Waikari-Panapa On Monday, 10 February 2020, the pōwhiri for Dr Areti Metuamate, the inaugural Director of Te Kupenga – the Catholic Leadership Institute, was held at the…
Calling on Irish in New Zealand
WelCom March 2020: New Zealanders of Irish heritage are being invited to take part in two short surveys to help showcase the rich Irish history that exists in New Zealand. ‘As…
Mission Expo 2020
WelCom March 2020: Mary-Ann Greaney The Wellington Archdiocese is dedicating 2020 as A Year of Mission and wants everyone to become involved. Cardinal John will launch the year’s programme at two…
Our Lady of Kāpiti Church and Community Complex nears completion
WelCom March 2020: Bob Houston With barely one month to go before our official opening, when looking at the nearly complete faith centre that is Our Lady of Kāpiti Church and…
Big Day Out to Hiruhārama-Jerusalem
WelCom March 2020: Ted Downs On Sunday 18 March 2020, Bishop Peter Cullinane has been invited to officiate at diocesan celebrations at Hiruhārama-Jerusalem on the Whanganui River. This date marks the…
Warm welcome for priests in Hastings
WelCom March 2020: Sue Seconi The Catholic Parish of Hastings – Te Parihi Katorika ki Heretaunga welcomed new parish priest Fr Marcus Francis and Fr Anthony Htun on Sunday 2 February…
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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.