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
Reflecting on ideas raised during the Synod process.
Cardinal John’s newsletter | 4th August 2022
“You will be my witnesses to the ends of the earth.”
Cardinal John’s newsletter | 21st July 2022
World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly 2022
Sunday 24 July 2022 is the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly.
Upcoming Liturgy Workshop: Sacramentality & Sacraments of Initiation
Wednesday 17th August 2022, 7pm. Register with Chris Walkerdine at c.walkerdine@wn.catholic.org.nz.
Synodality in the Church.
Cardinal John’s newsletter | 7th July 2022
“Family love: vocation and way to holiness” – World Meeting of Families 2022
At the conclusion of the recent 10th World Meeting of Families in Rome, Pope Francis addressed thousands of families present in Rome and participating online from around the world. The…
Te Ara a Maria hikoi
Te Ara a Maria hikoi details and resources for the Archdiocese of Wellington.
Welcome to Archbishop Paul Martin.
Cardinal John’s newsletter | 23 June 2022.
Vacancies
Hospital Chaplain – Wellington Hospital (Permanent, Part-Time – 20 hours a week). We seek a qualified person to work as a member of the Wellington Hospital Chaplaincy Team. The Catholic…
WelCom community articles
More details produced about reported abuse in New Zealand Catholic Church
WelCom June/July 2022 Continuing research has produced further details of where and by whom much of the reported abuse in the Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand was committed. The…
A compliment Christians pay to one another
WelCom June/July 2022 + John A Cardinal Dew, Archbishop of Wellington Archdiocese, Apostolic Administrator of Palmerston North Diocese The Acts of the Apostles recounts, among other things, the story of…
Pope Francis appoints Bishop Michael Gielen as Bishop of Christchurch
WelCom June/July 2022 Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Michael Gielen (50) as the new Bishop of Christchurch. Bishop Gielen has been the Auxiliary Bishop of Auckland since March 2020. He…
Pre-Synod hui for Palmerston North and Wellington dioceses
WelCom June/July 2022 Two ‘pre-synod’ hui were held last month – one in the Diocese of Palmerston North and one in the Archdiocese of Wellington – each as the final…
Bishops to join synodal hui
WelCom June/July 2022 ‘The Catholic bishops of New Zealand are looking forward to meeting a wide a group of people at the national synodal hui in Wellington, on July 2,…
He Hīkoi Whakapono: A Journey of Faith
WelCom June/July 2022 This month, WelCom visits Holy Family Parish in Porirua East, 22kms north of Wellington. The pastoral area includes Cannons Creek, Porirua East, Ascot Park, Waitangirua and Rānui. …
New co-chief executive for Sisters of Compassion
WelCom June/July 2022 Deacon Danny Karatea-Goddard has been appointed Co-Chief Executive Māori-Tumu Whakarae of the Sisters of Compassion Group, the Wellington-based religious order founded by Meri Hōhepa Mother Suzanne Aubert….
Restorative justice resolves on-field conflict
WelCom June/July 2022 A Marist St Pat’s rugby player who was charged over his violent behaviour in an on-field brawl has been forgiven by his victim. The incident happened in…
‘Cornerstone Legacy Campaign’ launched for
St Patrick’s College
WelCom June/July 2022 In October last year, St Patrick’s College Wellington embarked on a 10-year ‘Modernisation and Resilience Masterplan’ to ensure its campus buildings will be ‘future fit’ educationally and…
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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.