WelCom May 2017: The issue of abortion has again generated debate, prompted by the Abortion Supervisory Committee’s annual report for 2016, tabled to Parliament in February this year. The following article by Cynthia Piper and Dr John Kleinsman, published in the April issue of The Nathaniel Report, is reprinted with their permission. The polarising issue of […]
WelCom May 2017: On the liturgical calendar, this year is Year A of the Liturgical Cycle, in which we are following the Gospel of Matthew on Sundays during Ordinary Time. In a series of articles over the next few months Dr Elizabeth Julian rsm will be addressing some basic questions about Matthew’s gospel to show how […]
WelCom May 2017: In the year which marks the 100th anniversary of the Marian apparitions to three shepherd children, Francisco, Jacinta and Lucia, in Fatima, Portugal, Pope Francis will go on a pilgrimage to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima, on 12‒13 May, to observe the anniversary of the apparitions, which began 13 May 1917. […]
WelCom April 2017: Annette Scullion, story and photos After two years of planning, fundraising, design and construction, Our Lady of Kāpiti Parish’s new school and hall, at 3 Presentation Way, Paraparaumu, were formally opened on Friday 17 March. Hundreds of students, parishioners, guests and project operators were on site to enjoy the realisation of their magnificent […]
WelCom April 2017: Cardinal John Dew We know the stories of the coming Easter Triduum very well; they are our most important days of the year. As I reflect on these days I offer a few simples ideas about how we might make the most of these celebrations and enter deeply into the Paschal Mystery. On […]
WelCom April 2017 Diocesan News and Views Bishop Charles Drennan Lent is often described as a time of getting back to basics. A kind of autumn pruning when we focus on the essentials of our faith. Focusing should not be confused with narrowing down. Our Lenten Sunday readings are big picture. The Genesis creation story – […]
WelCom April 2017 Feature Sharron Cole On 8 June this year, commemorative services will be held in Messines, Belgium, Nieppe, Northern France, and at Sacred Heart Church, Petone, to mark the centenary of the death of army chaplain and Petone Parish Priest, Fr James Joseph McMenamin. He was killed while burying the dead during the Battle […]
WelCom April 2017 WelCom brings stories and news about Catholic communities in the Archdiocese of Wellington and the Diocese of Palmerston North. In this issue we continue our journey of faith visiting another of the many pastoral areas that form the two dioceses. This month we look at the Catholic Parish of Napier – Te Pārihi […]
WelCom April 2017 Diocesan News The annual Commissioning Masses Catholic school teachers, education and support staff and clergy offer prayers in the Diocese of Palmerston North and the Archdiocese of Wellington were celebrated in February to pay tribute at the beginning of the year ahead to the crucial role of educators in our Church and society. […]
WelCom April 2017 Diocesan News and Views Catholic school students joined hundreds of young people at parliament grounds on Monday 13 March to call for full respect for one another, respect aimed at allowing every person to live in freedom and safety in society at large. Students from Wellington’s colleges and universities and other young adults […]