Renewal of New Zealand’s dedication to Our Lady assumed into heaven

WelCom April 2021 David McLoughlin New Zealand’s Catholic bishops will gather in Wellington on Sunday 15 August, 2021 for a Mass to renew Bishop Pompallier’s 1838 dedication of this country…

Anzac Day, 25 April 2021, National Day of Remembrance

WelCom April 2021 Te Rā o ANZAC, 25 o Paenga-whāwhā 2021, He Rā Whakamaharatanga a Motu New Zealand-sponsored peace talks between Bougainville groups and at times the Papua New Guinea…

Pope’s peace pilgrimage to Iraq

WelCom April 2021 Last month Pope Francis defied security fears and the Covid-19 pandemic to visit Iraq, one of the world’s oldest and most persecuted Christian communities. His trip was…

Cardinal apologises to abuse survivors

WelCom April 2021 The Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand has made a formal apology to victims and survivors of abuse committed by priests and other Church figures. Cardinal John…

Easter Blessings to all

WelCom April 2021 Happy Easter and Easter Blessings to all WelCom readers. When I wish you all Easter Blessings I am actually praying and hoping that the life of the…