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
Vacancies
Vacancies within the Archdiocese and other Catholic organisations.
Bishops’ statement supporting Caritas Lent Appeal 2024
The bishops have written a letter asking everyone in our parishes to support the Caritas Lent Appeal. The appeal is the most important fundraising event by which Caritas helps the…
Lent resources – Week Five
“I invite every Christian community to do just this: to offer its members moments set aside to rethink their lifestyles, times to examine their presence in society and the contribution they make to its betterment.”
Letter to the People from Archbishop Paul Martin SM – 7 March 2024
Archbishop Paul Martin SM, the Archbishop of Wellington, has today written a letter to the people of all the country’s parishes, schools and Catholic agencies. It follows media stories about Cardinal John Dew.
Lent resources – Week Four
In his 2024 Lent Message Pope Francis urges us to slow down and pause! The season of Lent provides as a time to pause in prayer.
CSS support for march to Parliament on 7 March in support of accessibility legislation
Catholic Social Services, the social outreach agency for the Archdiocese supports the Access Matters March to Parliament.
Lent resources – Week Three
In his 2024 Lent Message Pope Francis outlines the struggle we all face in our daily lives. The season of Lent provides us with time to take stock.
Fundraiser for the Cathedral Restoration Campaign
An upcoming Gala Dinner, Debate and Auction fundraising event has been organised for the Sacred Heart Cathedral Restoration Campaign. The poster is available for download here. The Cathedral has been…
Ecology, Justice and Peace Commission endorse Peace Pilgrimage in Wellington
The Archdiocesan Commission for Ecology, Justice and Peace have endorsed a pilgrimage in Wellington, walking the equivalent length of Gaza, 41km, on Holy Thursday.
WelCom community articles
WelCom February 2024
The latest version of WelCom is available to read here.
Cardinal Thomas Stafford Williams ONZ ChStJ Emeritus Archbishop of Wellington
Cardinal Thomas Stafford Williams, ONZ, Catholic Archbishop Emeritus of Wellington has died, aged 93. He passed away peacefully on 22 December 2023 at Charles Fleming Retirement Village, Waikanae, north of Wellington. Cardinal Tom lived in Waikanae since his retirement in 2005.
Letter from the West Bank
Br Peter Bray fsc, a De La Salle Brother originally from Taranaki, was the vice-chancellor of Bethlehem University until the end of last year. Bethlehem University is a Catholic university located in the city of Bethlehem, in the West Bank; it is the first higher education institution founded in the occupied Palestinian territories.
“Behold I make all things new” – Rev 21:5
Young Catholic adults from all over the country attended the 31st Hearts Aflame Summer School at Ngā Tawa Diocesan School, Marton, 29 December–7 January. They came for 10 days of prayer, formation, learning and sharing the joyful experience of a community of faith. This year’s theme was ‘Behold I make all things new’ – Rev 21:5.
Colossal Signature Choir a huge cultural success
Signature Choir, an ecumenical Christian choir, performed with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra at a one-off concert at Spark Arena in Auckland, last November. The choir sang folk songs in six different Pasifika languages from the islands of Tokelau, Samoa, Niue, Cook Islands, Fiji and the Kingdom of Tonga.
Challenge 2000 Marist looking for new interns for faith-filled gap year
For the past 15 years, Challenge 2000 in partnership with the Society of Mary has been providing an amazing ‘gap year’ formation and employment opportunity for young people committed to the community, while gaining skills and spirituality to live their gospel call to love and serve.
New EA for Archbishop’s office
Archbishop Paul Martin sm has appointed Ms Jude McKee as his new Executive Assistant. Jude commenced in the role on 29 January 2024.
Helping to support refugee families into homes
Catholic Social Services are part of a collaboration that provides household goods and pantry packs to help in the settlement of newly arriving refugees. We can do this because of the generosity of our parish communities and others who have donated household goods, pantry packs and turned empty houses into homes.
Room at the Inn
Greenstone Doors has been helping pregnant women and their whānau in the Hutt Valley for over a decade – and now they are making a move.
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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.