Pope’s peace pilgrimage to Africa
Pope Francis’ trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and South Sudan was a pilgrimage of peace to countries with long-running violent conflicts that have largely been forgotten by the rest of the world.
Author: Rose Miller
‘Speak the truth in love’
On 24 January this year, which is the Feast of St Francis de Sales, and in memory of this saint who is the patron saint of journalists and communicators, Pope Francis released the Message for the 57th World Day of Social Communications. The theme of the Pope’s message for this year is wonderful. It is: Speak from the heart. ‘Living the truth in love’ (Eph 4:15).
Keep the beginning in sight
Do you have a beginner’s mind?
A child starting school comes home excited by the newness of it all. The first days in a new job bring an eagerness and freshness to life. As a relationship opens to love, there is a profound joy that you can’t wait to share with the whole world.
Gospel Reading: Sunday 5 March 2023
Second Sunday of Lent – Matthew 17:1-9 1 Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. 2 There he was transfigured before them; his face shone like the sun and his clothes became white as light. 3 And suddenly, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, and […]
Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention
During the month of March 2023 Pope Francis’ intention is:for victims of abuse. We pray for those who have suffered harm from membersof the Church; may they find within the Church herself aconcrete response to their pain and suffering.
A Pray for Our Earth
All-powerful God, you are present in the whole universe
and in the smallest of your creatures.
You embrace with your tenderness all that exists.
Pour out upon us the power of your love,
that we may protect life and beauty.
The Feast of the Annunciation
25 March, Solemnity
The Feast of the Annunciation on 25 March is one of the most important in the Church calendar.
Come and see
Cardinal John Dew and Archbishop Paul Martin sm extend an invitation to young people to a vocations’ morning this month, which they will be hosting from 8.30am to 11.30am, Saturday 18 March. Called ‘Come and See, the morning will begin with Mass at Connolly Hall, Hill St, Thorndon, followed by a gathering that explores discernment and vocation.
Catholic Foundation Scholarships 2023
The Catholic Foundation of the Archdiocese of Wellington congratulates the eight recipients of its scholarships for the 2023 tertiary studies’ year and wishes them well in their chosen courses. The scholarships worth $2,000 each, are awarded for the first year of a student’s tertiary study.
Tuākana 2023 – Archdiocese Youth Ministers
The Archdiocese of Wellington has been running its Tuākana Youth Ministry programme since 2020. It is a year-long, paid programme where a team of young people are each assigned to one of the archdiocese’s nine Catholic colleges, to walk alongside students and support them on their faith journeys. During their assignments the Tuākana are a part of the archdiocese’s Young Church group and their work is coordinated by Louise Lloyd and her team.