Seasons for Growth - online companion training
2025-10-20 09:30 - 16:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Zoom, Online, New Zealand
Join our 2-day online workshop to gain the skills and certification needed to support adults navigating change, loss, and grief in your community.
𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀:
𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀: Monday 20th & Tuesday 21st October 2025
𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 9:30am – 4:00pm (Sydney NSW time)
Location: Online via Zoom
𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁:
– 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨: $300
– 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘤𝘦𝘴: $104.35
– 𝘚𝘶𝘣𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘍𝘦𝘦 (new companions only): $21.74
GST additional
𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬:
– Companion Manual
– Adult Program Journal
– Seminar Workbook
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐆𝐚𝐢𝐧:
Certification to lead Seasons for Growth small groups for adults
Qualification to deliver the Understanding Change, Loss & Grief Seminar
A deeper understanding of how adults respond to change, loss and grief
Tools to support emotional literacy, resilience, and wellbeing
𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥:
Learn how different people respond to change, loss and grief
Understand that a range of grief reactions is normal
Explore new approaches to managing life transitions
Build communication, decision-making and problem-solving skills
Connect with a supportive peer network
Integrate new learning into relationships and community life
𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:
A computer with camera and microphone
Reliable internet connection
Full attendance is required to receive certification
Register your interest or learn more:
https://lnkd.in/gEWGRpfw
Or email seasons@wn.catholic.org.nz
Let’s build stronger, more resilient communities together!

New Beginnings, New Hope: Faith responses in a changing world
2025-10-22 18:00 - 20:30 (Pacific/Auckland)
Come join an evening of dialogue, connection, and exploration, jointly hosted by the Wellington Abrahamic Council and the Pearl of the Islands Foundation.
Everyone is welcome to attend, but tickets (free or koha) are essential. You can get your tickets at:
https://events.humanitix.com/faith-responses-in-a-changing-world
When: Wednesday 22 October, 6 – 8:30pm
Where: Toitū Pōneke Community & Sports Centre – thehub (49 Kilbirnie Crescent, Wellington)
A light supper will be provided.
MC: Adem Soylemez
Moderator: Rito Triumbarto
Speakers:
Marc Daalder (Jewish), Journalist
Christine Philipo (Christian), Teacher at Bishop Viard College
Dr Mahsheed Ansari (Muslim), Senior Lecturer in Islamic Studies at Charles Sturt University in Sydney

St Catherine's College 75th jubilee
2025-10-24 - 2025-10-26 | St Catherine’s College – Mercy Hall, 14 Upper Bourke Street , Kilbirnie, Wellington, 6022, New Zealand
St Catherine’s College is celebrating its 75th Jubilee over Labour Weekend, 24-26 October 2025.
Connect with old friends and staff and share memories of your college days.
Make a difference to current and future students of St Catherine’s. Over the Jubilee Weekend, there will be opportunities to help raise funds for the college. Donations will be gratefully received.
More info:
https://www.trybooking.com/nz/events/landing/15516

Nostra Aetate celebration and talk
2025-10-28 19:00 - 20:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Zoom, Online, New Zealand
The New Zealand Catholic Bishops’ Committee for Interfaith Relations welcomes all who wish to join us as we acknowledge Nostra Aetate, the Vatican II document promulgated on 28 October 1965, and outline contemporary approaches to religious dialogue in Aotearoa New Zealand Today.
When: Tuesday, 28 October 2025
Time: 7-8pm
Zoom link:
https://tinyurl.com/NA-NZ-2025

Holy Hour for Vocations
2025-10-28 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-11-25 19:30 - 20:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | 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.

Adoration for young people at Sacred Heart
2025-10-30 18:00 - 19:00, 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!

Catholic Social Services Annual Appeal
2025-11-01 - 2025-11-30 | Archdiocese of Wellington, 2/204 Thorndon Quay, Wellington, New Zealand
November is Catholic Social Services’ Annual Appeal – and we’re asking for your help in supporting our work giving hope to those who need it most.
Watch the below video with Archbishop Paul to find out more:

Donate to the Appeal here:
https://catholicsocialservices.org.nz/donate/

Celebration of El Señor de los Milagros (the Lord of Miracles)
2025-11-01 11:00 - 16:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | St Joseph’s Church, 152 Brougham Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand
Join a public celebration for El Señor de los Milagros – Jesus Christ, the Lord of Miracles!
In addition to Mass, the Embassy of Peru is hosting a culture fair. Enjoy delicious Peruvian dishes and appreciate colourful and beautiful dances of Peru, music, and more.
It promises to be a great day – and everyone is invited.
We hope to see you there!

Love is a Decision (marriage preparation course)
2025-11-02 - 2025-11-09
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 only for Catholics.
Married couples present the in-person course and facilitate the Commit Questionnaire with you.
The focus of each step of the programme 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.
A certificate of completion is issued following the completion of the course.
If you wish to put your name down for a future course before registration is open please email the Marriage Ministries Coordinator at marriage@wn.catholic.org.nz
The Marriage preparation course COMMIT runs from 1 February to 30 November each year.
If you are unable to attend a Love is a Decision Course or you have any questions, please contact the Marriage Ministries Coordinator at marriage@wn.catholic.org.nz or (04) 496 1719 to discuss.
For more information about Commit click here.
For more information about Love is a Decision click here.

Farewell Mass for St Martin de Porres church
2025-11-02 08:30 - 09:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | St Martin de Porres, 6 Park Avenue, Lower Hutt, 5011, New Zealand
St Martin de Porres church is closing, after more than 65 years of serving Catholics in Lower Hutt.
A final Mass will be held at 8:30am on Sunday, 2 November at the church, located at 6 Park Avenue in the Epuni area of Lower Hutt. It will be celebrated by Archbishop Paul, and will livestreamed as well.
The day before the closure, on 1 November, will be one hour of Adoration with the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and the Relic of St Martin de Porres. This will take place at 3pm at the church. Parish families are invited to seek the blessings of St Martin de Porres.
We hope you can join us in saying farewell.
Check out the below video celebrating the church’s 60th jubilee in 2020:

Concert at the Cathedral
2025-11-02 14:00 - 16:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Sacred Heart Cathedral, Wellington
The Cathedral Saturday Vigil Music Group of Sacred Heart Cathedral has been putting together a concert for Sunday 2nd of November at 2.00pm – and you’re invited!
It is primarily to honour the group’s leader, Sr Marie Gore, and it is also a fundraiser for the Cathedral. The programme is of classical, operatic, and contemporary music, all performed by the Vigil Mass Group and other Wellington musicians.
Again, the concert is Sunday, 2 November at 2pm at Sacred Heart (40 Hill Street in Wellington).
Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 concession, and $40 for a family ticket (2 adults and 2 children). Tickets can be purchased at the door.
Hope to see you there!

St Francis Xavier Church 50th anniversary Mass
2025-11-09 10:00 - 12:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | 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 (Pacific/Auckland) | 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 (Pacific/Auckland) | 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 (Pacific/Auckland) | 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 (Pacific/Auckland)

Seasons for Growth Companion Training - Levin
2025-11-21 09:30 - 2025-11-22 16:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | 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 (Pacific/Auckland) | 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.

Last Te Kupenga webinar of the year
2025-11-26 17:00 - 18:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | 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 (Pacific/Auckland)
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 (Pacific/Auckland) | 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 (Pacific/Auckland) | 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 (Pacific/Auckland) | 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 (Pacific/Auckland) | 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 (Pacific/Auckland) | 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.
