WelCom September 2022 This article, in three parts, by Bishop Peter Cullinane coincides with Pope Francis’ desire for our parish liturgies to be as they as they should be, and for the Catholic people to receive on-going liturgy formation. Pope Francis’ most recent Apostolic letter, Desiderio Desideravi – ‘I have desired with a great desire’ (Lk […]
WelCom September 2022 Two young people share insights from their involvement in the diocesan phase of the Synod 2021–2023. When I heard about the 2021–2023 Synod I was excited to contribute, although many young people did not share my enthusiasm and didn’t care. But as a school leader it was my job to collate youth voices. […]
WelCom September 2022 The New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference has compiled a national syntheses document from the diocesan phase of the Synod 2023 process and the national hui held in Wellington in July to synthesise (bring together) the diocesan documents. The national document has been sent to Rome as part of the Pope Francis’ synodal […]
WelCom August 2022 Cardinal John gave the opening address at the National Synod Day, held at St Catherine’s College in Wellington on July 2, 2022. Here are excerpts from that address. + John A Cardinal Dew, Archbishop of Wellington Archdiocese, Apostolic Administrator of Palmerston North Diocese Synodality builds on the conviction that all the baptised, […]
WelCom June/July 2022 This month, WelCom visits Holy Family Parish in Porirua East, 22kms north of Wellington. The pastoral area includes Cannons Creek, Porirua East, Ascot Park, Waitangirua and Rānui. The area was developed following the second world war. The village of Porirua became the site of a new city after the government acted on […]
WelCom June/July 2022 Deacon Danny Karatea-Goddard has been appointed Co-Chief Executive Māori-Tumu Whakarae of the Sisters of Compassion Group, the Wellington-based religious order founded by Meri Hōhepa Mother Suzanne Aubert. Danny joins Dr Chris Gallavin, appointed in March 2021, as Co-Chief Executive-Tumu Whakarae. Danny takes up his new his role after having been Māori Adviser […]
WelCom May 2022 Te Wiki o ngā Īnoinga mō te Kotahitanga o te Hunga Karaitiana “We saw the star in the East…” – Matthew 2:2 The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2022 takes place in New Zealand during the week leading up to Pentecost Sunday – Sunday 29 May to Sunday 5 June. Every […]
WelCom May 2022 8–14 May 2022 National Vocation Awareness Week is an annual week-long celebration of the Catholic Church dedicated to promoting vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and consecrated life through prayer and education, and to renew our prayers and support for those considering these vocations. The following stories are about three people from the […]
WelCom May 2022 Lisa Beech On 24 May we celebrate the 7th anniversary of Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato si’ on caring for our common home. The Laudato si’ action plan promoted by the Dicastery for Integral Human Development encourages commitment and action in seven areas. One of these areas is Ecological Spirituality – described as […]
WelCom May 2022 Sisters Josefa Tikoisolomone and Telesia ‘Iva ‘Afungia were honoured last November with the Benemerenti medal, awarded by Pope Francis for services to the Catholic Church. The sisters received the medal from Cardinal John Dew, who spoke about their achievements. Both sisters are currently working at the Compassion Soup Kitchen, which has been […]