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
“And the centre is Christ.”
Kia tau te rangimarie ki a koutou Two weeks ago, at his usual Wednesday Audience Pope Francis said, “Mass cannot simply be ‘listened to’: it is also an incorrect expression,…
Vacancies
Positions available in the Archdiocese of Wellington
Return to COVID-19 Alert Level 1
Cardinal John Dew has sent the following message to parishes and schools in the Archdiocese of Wellington regarding the change to Alert Level 1: 17 February 2021 Dear Fathers and Lay Pastoral Leaders As we are returning…
Blessings
Kia tau te rangimarie kia koutou E hoa mā, New Year greetings and blessings to you all. My last newsletter to you was on 17 December 2020. I began that…
COVID-19 vaccine
New Zealand’s Catholic bishops are strongly urging their faithful and everyone in Aotearoa New Zealand to get a Covid-19 vaccine when it becomes available. The New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference…
Epiphany
“Epiphany: this word indicates the manifestation of the Lord, who, as Saint Paul tells us in the second reading (cf. Eph 3:6), makes himself known to all the nations, today represented by the Magi. In…
Bishop Paul Martin appointed Coadjutor Archbishop of Wellington
Pope Francis has appointed the Catholic Bishop of Christchurch, Paul Martin SM, to the role of Coadjutor Archbishop of Wellington, where he will assist Cardinal John Dew, the Metropolitan Archbishop…
The Gospel of Hope
Kia tau te Rangimarie kia koutou There is no doubt that 2020 will go down as a difficult year. It will surely go down in history as the year in…
The Nativity
Every year parishes and families put up nativity scenes in their churches and homes. We have invited parishes and individuals to send us photos of their nativity scene or “crib”….
WelCom community articles
Welcome to our new Archbishop
WelCom February 2021 “I believe in the power and work of the Holy Spirit, and this is what the Holy Spirit is asking of me and the church of Wellington….
He maimai Aroha
WelCom February 2021 Kaumatua farewelled Archdiocesan Kaumatua Tuki Takiwa died peacefully on Friday 4 December 2020. He was in the presence of his wife of 61 years, Pauline, family and…
A New Way Forward – He Ara Whakamua, He Ara Hou
WelCom February 2021 The Lent Appeal on behalf of the New Zealand’s Catholic Bishops Conference enables Caritas to continue working to heal and support those overcome by poverty and injustice…
Commissioning Masses 2021
WelCom February 2021 Special Masses are celebrated at the beginning of each new school year where all who serve in our Catholic School and College communities are commissioned and blessed…
St Valentine’s Day Mass 2021
WelCom February 2021 Cardinal John Dew welcomes you to a celebration of love, at a St Valentine’s Day Mass, 5pm, Sunday 14 February, at St Joseph’s Church, 152 Brougham St,…
Clergy appointments 2021
WelCom February 2021 In December last year, Cardinal John Dew announced the following clergy appointments and movements for the Archdiocese of Wellington for 2021. The changes take effect from 1…
He Hīkoi Whakapono: A Journey of Faith
WelCom February 2021 This month WelCom visits St Mary’s Parish on the north side of Palmerston North in the Manawatu region. The parish area encompasses St Mary’s Church on Ruahine…
Living and learning how to be leaders
WelCom February 2021 Fr Mark Walls SM, Young Marists Marist Youth Leader, is a leadership programme for students entering their last year of secondary school. This year we celebrated its…
‘Goodbye’ to old Nelson presbytery
WelCom February 2021 Fr Bill Warwick On the morning of Monday 7 December 2020, the wrecking and demolition of the old presbytery at St Mary’s, 195 Collingwood St, Nelson, got…
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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.