Archdiocese of Wellington

Holy Hour for Vocations
2025-09-23 19:30 - 20:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | Sacred Heart Cathedral, Wellington
Join us Tuesday, 23 September from 7:30pm at Sacred Heart Cathedral (40 Hill Street, Thorndon in Wellington) to pray for vocations.
Everyone is welcome to this special time of prayer and reflection.
We hope to see you there.

Theology on Tap
2025-09-22 18:30 - 21:00 | Sprig & Fern Thorndon, 342 Tinakori Road, Thorndon, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand
The next Theology on Tap is coming up!
Join Dr John Kleinsman, from the Nathaniel Centre for Bioethics, to hear about moral theology and current issues in modern society.
Date: Monday, 22 September
Time: 6pm, for 6:30pm start
Location: Sprig & Fern Thorndon (342 Tinakori Road, Thorndon)
Hope to see you there!

Pentecost 2025
2025-06-08 14:30 - 20:00 | Sacred Heart Cathedral, Wellington
Join us at The Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart (40 Hill Street, Thorndon, Wellington 6011) on Sunday, 8 June for Pentecost!
From 2:30pm, come meet the vibrant communities that make up our diocese, followed by a shared dinner (please bring a plate to share if you can). Then join us for an evening Mass at 7pm on this holy day.
Everyone is welcome.
We hope to see you there!

Love is a Decision course - 8 & 15 June. Registrations essential.
2025-06-08 08:00 - 17:00 | St Catherine’s College, Wellington
Limited spaces available – register here: https://adwmission.infoodle.com/form_process?g=32831fae-3124-4457-a77b-6e79c8d0a9e8
The ‘Love is a Decision’ programme is presented in six sessions over a period of two full Sundays in November. The exercises reflect theories/models in family culture, personality development and relationship dynamics, goal setting, intimate communication and problem solving. The lived Sacrament of Marriage is woven into the activities to create a contemporary Christian understanding of the marriage relationship and its uniqueness to each couple.
The course gives couples the time they need to cover topics they may not have previously discussed. The course is open to couples of all faiths and beliefs.
When you register for the “Love is a Decision” face to face course, you are automatically registered for the Commit Questionnaire introductory programme. An Archdiocesan Marriage Educator will contact you directly to complete the Commit course before you attend the face to face group course “Love is a Decision”.
The Commit and Love is a Decision programme is designed to be completed one after the other and are held in person in Wellington. By doing both of these courses, couples are involved in a comprehensive package in order to prepare for the Sacrament of Marriage, with the aim being to support you in making your marriage the best possible.
The total cost is $130.00 per couple.
Learn more about the programme here and see future dates: https://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/about/church-mission/marriage-ministries/
For other enquiries, email marriage@wn.catholic.org.nz

North Island Chrism Mass
2025-04-16 19:30 | Sacred Heart Cathedral, Wellington
Come along to a special Holy Week Mass at which the sacred oils used in sacraments throughout the year, and throughout the Archdiocese, are consecrated.
Everyone is welcome!

South Island Chrism Mass
2025-04-15 12:00 | St. Mary’s Star of the Sea, 61 Maxwell Road, Blenheim, Marlborough, 7201, New Zealand

Adoration for Young People
2025-04-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Sacred Heart Cathedral, Wellington
Looking to attend church with people your age? Every Thursday from 6pm to 7pm we host adoration at Sacred Heart Cathedral (40 Hill Street, Thorndon, Wellington 6011) specifically for young people.
We hope you’ll come along!

Jubilee Mass for the Sick and Healthcare Workers
2025-04-06 17:00 - 18:00 | St. Anne’s Church, Newtown, 22 Emmett Street, Newtown, Wellington, Wellington, 6021, New Zealand
Care-givers, nurses, doctors, and everyone in our community are invited to a special Mass to pray for the sick and all those who care for them.
The Mass, part of our special year of Jubilee, is at 5pm this Sunday, April 6 at St Anne’s Church, 22 Emmett Street, Newtown (near Wellington Hospital).
We hope to see you there!

Late Mass for Young People
2025-04-04 20:00 - 21:00 | Sacred Heart Cathedral, Wellington
Looking for an evening Mass in the capital?
Young (and young at heart) people are invited to evening Masses at Sacred Heart Cathedral (40 Hill Street, Thorndon, Wellington 6011). They’ll be taking place the first Friday of every month.
Everyone is welcome.
We hope to see you there!

Forum on Housing Workshop
2025-03-29 10:00 - 15:00 | St Bernadette’s Naenae
Forum on Housing workshop sponsored by the Ecology Justice and Peace Commission. 10am-3pm Saturday 29 March, St Bernadette’s Church Hall, Naenae.
Adequate housing, a place to call home, is fundamental to living a life of dignity. The Forum on Housing will build on last year’s foundations with a workshop to identify actions to build awareness, foster collaboration, address system level issues, and provide practical community support. This workshop is for everyone concerned about housing issues. The Workshop will be facilitated by Chris Glaudel, Deputy Chief Executive, Community Housing Aotearoa.
For more information, please contact Deirdre Meskill, d.meskill@wn.catholic.org.nz; phone: 04 385 8642. A contribution of finger food to share for lunch is appreciated.

24 Hours for the Lord
2025-03-24 08:00 - 17:00
ALL ARE WELCOME to a Lenten initiative of prayer and reconciliation celebrated around the world on the eve of the 4th Sunday of Lent.
’24 Hours for the Lord’ will begin with an Opening Liturgy at 5:30pm on Friday 28th March, continue through the night and end with the Vigil Mass at 5:30pm on Saturday 29th March.
Parishes and communities are invited to take the lead for an hour or two during these 24 hours. Everyone is welcome to visit the Cathedral and spend some time in prayer for peace, healing and hope in our broken world.

Seasons for Growth Children and Young Persons’ Program Companion Training Dates
2025-03-17 09:30 - 2025-03-18 16:00 | NET Pasifika Hub, 2 Dudley Street, Hutt Central
Children and Young Persons’ Program Companion Training March 2025
Train FACE TO FACE to become a certified Seasons for Growth Companion in the Children and Young People’s Program. This professional development training is delivered over two consecutive days by an authorised Trainer and enables educators and professionals to facilitate the Seasons for Growth small group program in their schools or communities.
Outcomes Seasons for Growth provides the support and space for children and young people to:Learn about how different people respond to change, loss and grief
Understand that it is normal to experience a range of grief reactions
Explore new approaches to dealing with change, loss and grief in their lives
Build communication, decision making and problem-solving skills
Participate in a supportive network of peers and adults
Integrate their new learning into their relationships with family, friends and others.
Training Invoices are due Friday 7th March 2025.
LOCATION: NET Pasifika Hub – 2 Dudley Street, Hutt Central, Lower Hutt
DATES: Monday 17th and Tuesday 18th March 2025 TIME: 9:30am until 4pm each day.
COST: $300 (excluding GST) + resources (see section 5 for more information on resource prices)

Come and See Vocations Weekend
2025-03-07 18:00 - 2025-03-09 12:00 | Magnificat Retreat Centre, Cross Creek Farm, Featherston, 60A Cross Creek Road,, Western Lake, 5773, New Zealand
7 March – 9 March 2025 @ Magnificat Retreat Centre, Cross Creek Farm, Featherston
A weekend discernment retreat for young men discerning a call to the priesthood in the Archdiocese of Wellington
RSVP to Lucienne at l.hensel@wn.catholic.org.nz.

Catholic Schools Commissioning Mass: North Island
2025-03-04 17:30 - 18:30 | Sacred Heart Cathedral, Wellington
You are warmly invited to the Archdiocese of Wellington Catholic Schools Commissioning Mass for 2025. We celebrate Eucharist and whanaungatanga, and all who serve within each of our Catholic School and College communities are commissioned and blessed in their ministries.
South Island:
5.30pm Friday 28th February
St Peter Chanel’s 423 High Street, Motueka.
North Island:
5.30pm Tuesday 4th March
The Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Hill Street, Wellington.

Marriage Preparation: Love is a Decision
2025-03-02 | Wellington region
Registrations essential. Visit the Marriage Ministries website to register.
The Commit and Love is a Decision programme is designed to be completed one after the other and are held in person in Wellington. By doing both of these courses, couples are involved in a comprehensive package in order to prepare for the Sacrament of Marriage.
This course is open to couples of any or mixed faith, not only for Catholics.
Married couples present the in-person course and facilitate the Commit Questionnaire with you.
The focus of each step is about discussions between the couple, spending time without distractions and in a relaxed neutral setting, prompting useful discussions between you and your partner, on important topics, things like your unique differences as individuals, your family of origin and early learning about relationships, continuing to build a life together and your shared values, maintaining healthy communications and ways of managing conflict, and continuing to grow your already thriving relationship.
The Commit Questionnaire simply identifies areas that could use more discussion between you. The in-person course delves into useful topics. The couples facilitating the course will share and discuss insights of the realities, challenges and joys of marriage in each of the areas.
When you register for the “Love is a Decision” face to face course, you are automatically registered for the Commit Questionnaire introductory programme. An Archdiocesan Marriage Educator will contact you directly to complete the Commit course before you attend the face to face group course “Love is a Decision”. The total cost is $130.00 per couple.

Catholic Schools Commissioning Mass: South Island
2025-02-28 17:30 - 18:30 | Our Lady of the Bays Catholic Parish, Richmond

Sacrament of Holy Orders - Ordination of Matthew White
2025-02-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Sacred Heart Cathedral, Wellington
Sacrament of Holy Orders – Ordination of Matthew White
Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Wellington
Saturday, 22 February 2025
11.00am

St Valentines Day Mass
2025-02-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Sacred Heart Cathedral, Wellington
Friday 14 February – St Valentines Day Mass. 6pm, Sacred Heart Cathedral.

Year of the Jubilee Opening Mass
2025-01-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Sacred Heart Cathedral, Wellington
Year of Jubilee
Every 25 Years the Church celebrates a Year of Jubilee. 2025AD has been decreed by Pope Francis to be the Year of Hope. On Christmas Eve he will open the Jubilee Doors in St Peter’s, Rome, and pilgrims from throughout the world are invited to go to Rome and enter the four major Basilica’s which are the destinations of a Holy Year pilgrimage.
Here in the Archdiocese of Wellington the Holy Year will open with the celebration of Mass in our Cathedral on January 26 at the 10am Mass.
Throughout the year there will be a series of celebrations based in our Cathedral.
All are welcome!
Jubilee 2025

Life Teen Aotearoa Summer Camp
2025-01-14 - 2025-01-18
14 – 18 January – Life Teen Aotearoa Summer Camp. For more information visit lifeteen.nz.

Come and See Vocations Morning
2024-12-08 09:00 - 12:00 | Archdiocese of Wellington, 2/204 Thorndon Quay, Wellington, New Zealand
Come and See Vocations Morning. Thinking about priesthood? Join us for a morning of input and reflection on the priestly vocation. Meet other young men who are discerning the call. We will hear from Fr David Dowling – former Vocations Director for the archdiocese and current Rector of Holy Cross Seminary. Starts with Mass at 9am. Level 2, 204 Thorndon Quay Wellington.

Cathedral Restoration Bake Sale fundraiser
2024-12-07 - 2024-12-08 | Sacred Heart Cathedral, Wellington
Bake sale fundraiser for the ongoing restoration work of the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart after each weekend Mass.

Invitation to Host: ‘Stand up for Te Tiriti: Christian Perspectives on the Treaty Principles Bill'
2024-11-25 08:00 - 2024-12-15 17:00
The Archdiocesan Ecology, Justice and Peace Commission invite faith communities to host the video ‘Stand up for Te Tiriti: Christian Perspectives on the Treaty Principles Bill’. Additional information on https://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/about/commission-for-ecology/ejp-commission-activities/
