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…

What does the resurrection mean today?

WelCom April 2021 Michael McCabe Transformation is a word that comes to mind. In the Northern Hemisphere the transformation of Easter coincides with the miracle of spring whereas in Aotearoa…

Gospel reading: Sunday 4 April 2021

WelCom April 2021 Easter Sunday – the resurrection John 20: 1-9 1 On the first day of the week, Mary of Magdala came to the tomb early in the morning,…

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…