If you would like to submit an event to be added, please email Kaisa at k.beech@wn.catholic.org.nz.
Sunday 11th June 2023
Sacred Heart Cathedral Restoration Fundraiser. Winter Concert with Fr Chris Skinner SM. Sunday 11 June. 2pm – 4pm, Ss Peter and Paul Church, Lower Hutt, Tickets at $30 plus booking fee. Purchase tickets here.
Thursday 3 August 2023
Safeguarding Formation Day. 9.30am – 4.30pm, St Mary’s of the Angels Parish Hall, Boulcott Street, Wellington Central. This is an opportunity to learn about safeguarding in the Catholic Church. Safeguarding is about promoting an environment of relational safety, which respects the dignity of each person, focused on the protection of children and vulnerable adults from abuse or harm. This formation day is an introduction to the Te Kupenga Course: Safeguarding in the Catholic Church Aotearoa New Zealand. Pamela Arthurs of the National Office for Professional Standards will be the facilitator. Enrolment in the SCCANS course is a pre-requisite for this day. Contact Sr Catherine Jones, Safeguarding Adviser c.jones@wn.catholic.org.nz.
Regular events
- Compassion Soup Kitchen meals. The Compassion Soup Kitchen is continuing to serve meals to anyone who needs them; 7.45am – 8.45am & 4.45pm-5.45pm, Monday to Saturday at 132 Tory Street, Wellington. Contact 04 385 9299 if you have any questions.
- Craft Group: Every Wednesday 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm (Ends 13 Dec 2023). Our Lady’s Home of Compassion 2 Rhine Street, Island Bay, Wellington. Bring a project you’re working on and join our friendly and informal group for our weekly gathering. For more information contact ph. (04) 383-7769 or events@compassion.org.nz
- Quiet Days Second Thursday of every month 10:30 am – 2:30 pm (Ends 12 Oct 2023). Our Lady’s Home of Compassion 2 Rhine Street, Island Bay, Wellington. A time for gentle reflection on insights from the life and works of Venerable Suzanne Aubert. There is no fee, however, a koha is greatly appreciated. Registration: sr.sue@compassion.org.nz
- Taizé: First Friday of every month 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm (Ends 1 Dec 2023). Where: The Chapel of Our Lady of Compassion, 2 Rhine Street, Island Bay, Wellington. A reflective time with simple songs and scripture that brings us to stillness and silence. All are welcome.
- Miha: Sunday 11:00 am (Ends 17 Dec 2023). Where: The Chapel of Our Lady of Compassion, 2 Rhine Street, Island Bay, Wellington. Join us for our Sunday mass in Te reo Māori.
- Mass/ Morning Prayer: Every Wednesday and Thursday at 8:30 am (Ends 13 Dec 2023). Where: The Chapel of Our Lady of Compassion, 2 Rhine Street, Island Bay, Wellington. Join us for a contemplative morning mass to start the day.
- Christian Meditation Every Monday 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Thursday 11:00 am – 12:00 pm (Ends 11 Dec 2023). Where: The Chapel of Our Lady of Compassion, 2 Rhine Street, Island Bay, Wellington. An ancient form of contemplative prayer, deeply anchored in the teachings of the early Christian desert fathers and mothers. All welcome.