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
Holy Week liturgies
Holy Week liturgies with Cardinal John Dew:Holy Thursday 7.30pmGood Friday 3pmEaster Vigil, Saturday 7.30pmThese can be accessed at https://www.youtube.com/c/MCSHWellington
A time for prayer and care
Welcom April 2020. On 11 March, 2020, Pope Francis visited the Shrine of Our Lady of Divine Love, outside of Rome. While there the Holy Father entrusted Rome and all…
The most sacred of times
Dear friends A few days ago, 23rd March, I posted on my Facebook page a reflection entitled “Pandemic”. It was prepared by Lynn Ungar and appeared on the website Gratefulness.org….
Holy week with children
Parents with children at home may like to do some of the activities in this delightful resource provided by Lucienne Hensel of the Catholic Parish of Wellington South.
Holy Week in a bubble
Some ideas for celebrating Holy week in your bubble.
Need help, offer help
People need help and people want to offer help – details about how this can be done.
In reverse -prayer in a time of isolation (expanded 6/4)
Fr James Lyons has expanded “In Reverse – Prayer in a Time of Isolation” to Days 15-21. The days do not have to be followed in order. Days 12, 13,…
Resources for a difficult time (updated 7/4)
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…
People overseas need your help too
Each year, Caritas runs its annual Lent Appeal on behalf of the New Zealand Catholic Bishops. Money raised through the Lent Appeal enables Caritas to provide for the needs of…
WelCom community articles
Obituary: Tireless champion for human rights
WelCom April 2020: Sr Sue Cosgrove dolc Sr Catherine Hannan dolc, who lived a life of compassion and service to the disadvantaged for more than 60 years, passed away in…
Church Calendar
WelCom April 2020: Sunday 5 April – Palm Sunday. Sunday 5 April–10 April – Holy Week. Friday 10 April – Good Friday. Sunday 12 April – Easter Sunday, Divine Mercy…
Publicity Officer Required
WelCom April 2020: Voluntary Position The Catholic Women’s League of Aotearoa New Zealand requires a National Publicity Officer. This position would suit an individual able to create and maintain our…
Crossword – The Holy Triduum
WelCom April 2020: The Easter Triduum is the period of three days that begins with Holy Thursday evening liturgy, continues with the Easter Vigil, and closes with evening prayer on…
Dates and events
WelCom April 2020: All public Masses and liturgies are postponed until further notice Due to Covid-19 restrictions the New Zealand Catholic Bishops announced that all public Masses and liturgies have…
Parting Shot
WelCom April 2020: We continue our photo feature where WelCom offers readers a visual reflection by way of a ‘Parting Shot’, to inspire and provoke contemplation. Readers are invited to…
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….
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Get Involved
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.