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
“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
The gift of gifts.
Cardinal John’s newsletter | 11th June 2022
Synod Synthesis – Archdiocese of Wellington
Thank you to everyone who took part in the Synod process. Read the Diocesan Synod Synthesis here.
Updated Covid restrictions in Parishes
Changes that can take place in Parishes starting from the weekend 28/29 May 2022 and ongoing restrictions.
Online event: Alive in the Spirit conference
Information provided by Alive in the Spirit Conference Convenor, Lisa Bright. The online conference is being held 26 – 28 May 2022.
2022 Funding Round Open – Tindall Foundation
The 2022 funding round for the Tindall Foundation is now open. Applications are due Friday 12 August 2022.
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.