Archdiocese of Wellington

Adoration for young people at Sacred Heart
2025-11-06 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-13 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-27 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-04 18:00 - 19:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Sacred Heart Cathedral, Wellington
Looking to attend church with people your age? Every Thursday from 6pm to 7pm there’s adoration at Sacred Heart Cathedral (40 Hill Street, Thorndon in Wellington) specifically for young people.
We hope you’ll come along!

St Francis Xavier Church 50th anniversary Mass
2025-11-09 10:00 - 12:00 | St Francis Xavier Church, Stokes Valley, 152 Stokes Valley Road, Stokes Valley, Lower Hutt, 5019, New Zealand
Join us for a special Parish Mass celebrating 50 years since the opening of St. Francis Xavier Church in Stokes Valley!
This will be the only Mass in the Parish that Sunday (usual Saturday vigil mass remains) — let’s come together to mark this milestone with joy and gratitude.
All are welcome.
Let’s make it a celebration to remember!

Seasons for Growth training - Upper Hutt
2025-11-10 12:30 - 15:30 | RACE Trentham, 10 Racecourse Road, Trentham, Upper Hutt, 5018, New Zealand
Change and loss are part of life—but how we experience and respond to them is deeply personal. Whether it’s the loss of a loved one, a change in relationships, moving house, illness, job shifts, or financial strain, these experiences can have a lasting impact on our hearts, minds, bodies, and communities.
This 3-hour seminar is designed to help you explore the nature of grief and its many forms, guided by the well-regarded Seasons for Growth framework.
🌀 Together we’ll explore:
✨ How change and loss affect us physically, emotionally, socially, and mentally
✨ Your own experiences of grief and how others may grieve differently
✨ Practical ways to care for yourself and support others through change
This is not a counselling session or support group—it’s an educational and compassionate space to deepen your understanding and discover pathways to healing and growth.
📅 Monday 10th November, 2025 | 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
📍 RACE Trentham – 10 Racecourse Road, Trentham, Upper Hutt
🧑 Who: Open to any adult navigating change or supporting others through it
💰 Cost: $40 (includes a workbook and light refreshments)
🍰 Afternoon tea provided
🌱 Like nature, we all have the capacity to heal and grow through life’s seasons.
👉 Register here:
https://forms.office.com/r/xLLkQMyiWM

Seasons for Growth training - Wellington
2025-11-11 12:30 - 15:30 | Catholic Social Services, Level 1, 132 Tory Street, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand
Change and loss are part of life—but how we experience and respond to them is deeply personal. Whether it’s the loss of a loved one, a change in relationships, moving house, illness, job shifts, or financial strain, these experiences can have a lasting impact on our hearts, minds, bodies, and communities.
This 3-hour seminar is designed to help you explore the nature of grief and its many forms, guided by the well-regarded Seasons for Growth framework.
🌀 Together we’ll explore:
✨ How change and loss affect us physically, emotionally, socially, and mentally
✨ Your own experiences of grief and how others may grieve differently
✨ Practical ways to care for yourself and support others through change
This is not a counselling session or support group—it’s an educational and compassionate space to deepen your understanding and discover pathways to healing and growth.
📅 Tuesday 11th November, 2025 | 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
📍 Catholic Social Services – Level 1, 132 Tory Street, Te Aro, Wellington
🧑 Who: Open to any adult navigating change or supporting others through it
💰 Cost: $40 (includes a workbook and light refreshments)
🍰 Afternoon tea provided
🌱 Like nature, we all have the capacity to heal and grow through life’s seasons.
👉 Register here:
https://forms.office.com/r/xLLkQMyiWM

Dilexi Te on poverty
2025-11-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Online, New Zealand
Join with the Ecology, Justice and Peace Commission to reflect on Dilexi Te and poverty in Aotearoa New Zealand in light of Catholic Social Teaching.
The event is Tuesday, 18 November from 6:30pm, online. You can register here:
https://surl.ms/LGb
Hope to see you there!

Adoration for young people at Sacred Heart
2025-11-20 18:00 - 19:00

Seasons for Growth Companion Training - Levin
2025-11-21 09:30 - 2025-11-22 16:30 | St Joseph’s Catholic School, Levin, 48 Weraroa Road, Levin, 5510, New Zealand
The Seasons for Growth Companion Training equips adults to deliver Seasons for Growth programmes in their communities. Companions are trained facilitators who guide small groups through change, loss, and grief using structured activities, resources, and reflective discussions.
Who it’s for:
Teachers, school staff, and pastoral care workers
Social workers, counsellors, and youth workers
Volunteers and community leaders passionate about supporting children, young people, parents, or adults
What you’ll learn:
How to deliver Seasons for Growth programmes safely and effectively
Skills to support emotional wellbeing and resilience in participants
Ways to create safe, small-group spaces for reflection and growth

Dates: 21st and 22nd November
Times: 9:30am – 4:30pm (both days)
Location: Social Equity Committee
COST: $300+GST + $25 Subvention Fee (for new companions only) + participant resource pack (between $115 – $202+GST depending on age targeting).
Registration:
https://forms.office.com/r/DWDVe92V0M
More information:
Catholic Social Services Wellington – Seasons for Growth

Sacred Heart Cathedral e-waste drop off
2025-11-22 09:30 - 13:30 | 12 Guildford Terrace, 12 Guildford Terrace, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand
Looking to safely remove your e-waste? Pop by 12 Guildford Terrace in Thorndon on Saturday, 22 November from 9:30am – 1:30pm.
Funds raised will go towards Sacred Heart Cathedral’s Restoration Project.
Many items are accepted – please see the photo for the list.

Holy Hour for Vocations
2025-11-25 19:30 - 20:30 | Sacred Heart Cathedral, Wellington
Join us Tuesday, 28 October and 25 November from 7:30pm at Sacred Heart Cathedral to pray for vocations.
Everyone is welcome to this special time of prayer and reflection.
We hope to see you there.

Last Te Kupenga webinar of the year
2025-11-26 17:00 - 18:00 | Zoom, Online, New Zealand
As we draw near the end of the Jubilee Year, Te Kupenga – Catholic Theological College is offering its last webinar for the year.
“Reflections on Jubilee 2025-Pilgrims of Hope” will be led by Fadi Yalda, Lecturer in Biblical Studies. This webinar is on Wednesday, 26 November 5-6pm via Zoom. The fee is $20.
To register, go to www.tekupenga.ac.nz/webinar2025.
We hope to see you there!

First Sunday of Advent
2025-11-30 08:00 - 17:00
The Lord is coming!
Join us at parishes across our Archdiocese for the first Sunday in Advent – a blessed time as we await the coming of Jesus Christ at Christmas.
Everyone is welcome at our Masses – and if you’re a regular parishioner, consider inviting friends and family who might not know about the joy of faith in Jesus.
We hope to see you!

Image: o Hāta Maria, te Matua Wahine o te Atua (Holy Mary, Mother of God) by Damien Walker (Studio of Saint Philomena, Rangiora)

Late Night Mass at Sacred Heart
2025-12-05 20:00 | Sacred Heart Cathedral, Wellington
The next Late Night Mass is coming up!
Join us on Friday, 5 December at Sacred Heart Cathedral (40 Hill Street in Wellington’s Thorndon). Mass begins at 8.00pm, followed by fellowship in the foyer. Bring a plate and a friend to celebrate together in the Holy Sacrifice of the Eucharist!
See you there!

St Mary's College 175th jubilee
2025-12-06 11:00 - 18:30 | St Mary’s College, 15 Guildford Terrace, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand
St Mary’s College in Wellington is turning 175 – and you’re invited to the celebrations!
The celebrations kick off at 11am on Saturday, 6 December.
The hope is that the jubilee will bring the St Mary’s community to the whenua of where education, learning and friendships began 175 years ago, all the way back in 1850.
The outline for the day is as follows:
11am opening of The Link
Tours of the school
Archival display
Decade photos
5.30pm Mass at Sacred Heart Cathedral
To register please fill out the form below:
https://forms.gle/qC1YmfV7N7Mq7dx27
We hope to see you there!

Pilgrimage of hope
2025-12-13 08:45 - 18:00 | St Francis of Assisi Parish, Ohariu, 37 Doctor Taylor Terrace, Johnsonville, Wellington, 6037, New Zealand
St Francis of Assisi Ohariu Parish is hosting a special Advent pilgrimage on Saturday, 13 December – and everyone is invited!
Beginning at 8:45am at St Francis of Assisi Parish (37 Doctor Taylor Terrace in Johnsonville) with a karakia, the day will include a visit to the Home of Compassion in Island Bay, reflection, prayer and carolling at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Thorndon, and a vigil Mass back in Johnsonville, followed by a shared dinner from about 6pm.
Please contact Robert McClean on 022 067 6655 for further information, or if anyone needs a ride.
It promises to be a blessed day, and would be wonderful to see people there.

Cribs on Kāpiti
2025-12-15 20:00 - 2025-12-23 22:00 | Our Lady of Kāpiti Church, 1 Presentation Way, Paraparaumu, 5032, New Zealand
Cribs on Kāpiti is back for 2025 – and you’re invited!
Put on by Our Lady of Kāpiti Parish, Cribs on Kāpiti brings to life Nativity scenes throughout the church.
It’s open from 8pm to 10pm from 15-23 December at Our Lady of Kāpiti Church (1 Presentation Way, Paraparaumu).
Entry is by gold coin donation or a food bank item.
For more information, please email kapitiparishoffice@gmail.com.

Closing Mass for the Year of Hope
2025-12-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Sacred Heart Cathedral, Wellington
Everyone’s invited to a closing Mass for this special year of Jubilee!
🌟 Date: Sunday, 28 December
🌟 Time: 10am
🌟 Location: Sacred Heart Cathedral (40 Hill Street, Wellington)
We hope to see as many people as possible as we mark the end of the Jubilee of Hope – and look forward to 2026.

Online safeguarding workshop
2026-02-03 12:00 - 13:15, 2026-02-09 12:00 - 13:15, 2026-03-16 12:00 - 13:15 | Online, New Zealand
Register with Kevin Plant by emailing k.plant@cadw.nz. The MS Teams link to join the workshop will be sent out two days prior to the Workshop.

Catholic schools commissioning Mass - South Island
2026-02-13 17:30 - 18:30 | St. Mary’s Star of the Sea, 61 Maxwell Road, Blenheim, Marlborough, 7201, New Zealand
The South Island edition of the 2026 Catholic Schools Commissioning Mass is coming up – and you’re invited!
Date: Friday 13 February
Time: 5:30pm
Location: St Mary’s Church, Blenheim

During the Mass, all who serve within our school and college communities will be commissioned and blessed in their ministries, and professional development certification will be awarded.
We look forward to seeing you there.

St. Valentine's Day Mass at Sacred Heart
2026-02-14 17:30 - 18:30 | Sacred Heart Cathedral, Wellington
On Saturday, 14 February, join us at Sacred Heart Cathedral (40 Hill Street in Wellington) at 5.30pm for a special celebration for married couples.
Looking forward to seeing you there!

Banner image: Rahul Pandit / Pexels

Blessing of Samoan communities
2026-02-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Sacred Heart Cathedral, Wellington
Join us this Sunday for a blessing of the leadership office and teams of the Samoan Communities within the chaplaincy with Archbishop Paul!
Date: Sunday, 15 February
Time: 1pm
Location: Sacred Heart Cathedral (40 Hill Street, Wellington 6011)
After will be an afternoon tea.
Hoping you can join us.

Catholic schools commissioning Mass - North Island
2026-02-17 17:30 - 18:30 | Sacred Heart Cathedral, Wellington
The North Island edition of the 2026 Catholic Schools Commissioning Mass is coming up – and you’re invited!

Date: Tuesday 17 February
Time: 5:30pm
Location: Sacred Heart Cathedral, Wellington

During the Mass, all who serve within our school and college communities will be commissioned and blessed in their ministries, and professional development certification will be awarded.
We look forward to seeing you there.

Ash Wednesday at Wellington Cathedral of St Paul
2026-02-18 18:00 - 19:00
Join on Wednesday, 18 February for a special Ash Wednesday joint service in the Anglican Cathedral of St Paul.
Archbishop Paul will be there, and there will be the traditional receiving of ash on foreheads.
Date: Wednesday, 18 February
Time: 6pm
Location: Wellington Cathedral of St Paul (2 Hill Street, Thorndon, Wellington 6011 – the big cathedral by the Beehive)
Everyone is welcome.
We hope to see you there.

Annual Mission Fair of the Missionary Sisters of St Peter Claver
2026-02-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Missionary Sisters of St Peter Claver convent, 1 Mersey Street, Island Bay, Wellington, 6023
Come along to the annual Mission Fair!
There will be a raffle and stalls including toys, plants, jewellery, cakes, jams, etc.
Saleable goods for the fair and donations are greatly appreciated, too!
Proceeds go to purchase five plastic water tanks in Kibuye-Bondo, Kenya and construction of toilets for Nseng-Long parish and village in Cameroon.
Date: Saturday, 21 February
Time: 10.00am to 2.00pm
Location: The Convent grounds (1 Mersey Street, Island Bay)
For more information, contact the Sisters on (04) 383-8401.
We hope you can make it!

An afternoon in Rome
2026-02-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Sacred Heart Cathedral, Wellington
Come along for an exhibition and concert with Wellington artist Julian Knap and Anna Maksymova Knap.
There will be a piano concert of Italian composers, followed by the unveiling of Julian’s epic cityscape painting of Rome.
Concert entry by donation.
Date: Saturday, 21 February
Time: 2-4pm
Location: Sacred Heart Cathedral (40 Hill Street, Wellington).
For more information visit www.exhibitionsgallery.co.nz.
Hope you can make it!

Love is a Decision - March
2026-03-01 - 2026-03-08
The Love is a Decision marriage preparation programme is coming back for 2026!
The Commit / Love is a Decision programme is designed to be completed by the couple together in person, one after the other, in Wellington. By doing both of these courses, couples are involved in a comprehensive programme to prepare for the Sacrament of Marriage.
This course is open to couples of any or mixed faith – not just Catholics.
If you have questions or would like to talk about any aspect of the courses, please contact the Marriage Ministries Coordinator at marriage@wn.catholic.org.nz or on 04 496 1719.
