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
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 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 31/3)
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…
Resources for a difficult time (updated 2/4)
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…
When no funerals or tangihanga can be held
The government has given further clarifications about funerals and tangihanga.Funeral directors will give guidance about what is possible. The Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand have prepared a resource to…
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…
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…
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.