"Pour out upon us the power of your love." LS 246
"For all things speak of you..." Laudato Si 246
"The earth was here before us..." LS 67
“The entire universe speaks of God’s love…” LS 84
“The world is a joyful mystery." Laudato Si 12
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Assumption Mass

All of Aotearoa New Zealand’s bishops are gathering in Wellington for the Assumption – and you’re invited to join them!

Our bishops will be celebrating Mass for the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary this Friday (15 August) at 6pm at St Mary of the Angels (17 Boulcott Street, Wellington Central). Everyone is welcome.

There is free carparking available that evening in the ‘Boulcott Parking’ building, opposite the Baptist Church on Boulcott St. The parking building will close at 8.45pm (if cars are not out by that...

Planned Gifting – what is our money used for?

Your generous gifts are what keeps your parish and the Archdiocese of Wellington running. At parishes this Sunday (17 August), we’ll be looking at where money goes.

Jubilee of Migrants

Join Archbishop Paul for a special Mass at 2pm on Sunday, September 14 at Sacred Heart Cathedral.

 Upcoming events in the Archdiocese

Jubilee of Priests and Vocations

Parish Ministry in Aotearoa New Zealand webinar

Investigating the relationship between parishes and parish schools in Aotearoa New Zealand

August Launch Out Letters

Hope and Renewal Summit

Recognition for Holy Family Porirua Youth Ministry

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