A Litany Revisited
The unfolding story of the Litany of Loreto (16th century), honouring Mary, the Mother of Jesus, continues this month as Fr James Lyons reflects on the two titles, Gate of Heaven and Morning Star.
Author: Rose Miller
Gospel Reading: Sunday 5 November 2023
Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time – Matthew 23:1-12 1Jesus spoke to the crowds and his disciples saying, 2‘The scribes and the Pharisees have taken their seat on the chair of Moses. 3Therefore, you must do and observe what they tell you; but do not follow their example. For they do not practise what they preach. […]
Pope’s Prayer Intention
During the month of November 2023 Pope Francis’ intention is: for the Pope. We pray for the Holy Father;as he fulfils his mission,may he continue to accompany the flock entrusted to him,with the help of theHoly Spirit.
Laudato Deum chooses life
On the Feast of St Francis of Assisi, 4 October 2023, Pope Francis published Laudate Deum, an Apostolic Exhortation building on his 2015 encyclical, Laudato si’. Catherine Gibbs reflects on the Pope’s letter and draws links to the New Zealand bishops’ recently published Te Kahu o te Ora – A Consistent Ethic of Life
St James’ School honours past with 65th jubilee
St James’ Catholic School in Palmerston North proudly celebrated its 65th Jubilee over the weekend of 9–10 September.
Scripture competition
The Kapi-Mana Scripture competition was held at St Theresa’s Catholic School in Plimmerton on 31 August. Students from St Joseph’s Levin, Holy Family Porirua, St Pius X Titahi Bay, Our Lady of Kapiti Paraparaumu, St Francis Xavier Tawa and St Theresa’s Catholic School Plimmerton proclaimed scripture in English, Māori and Samoan.
Tuākana youth ministers showcase their journeys
The Archdiocese of Wellington’s Tuākana youth ministers recently gave end-of-year presentations to diocesan staff about their journeys throughout the year. The Tuākana have been based at Wellington area Catholic colleges throughout the school year to journey alongside and support students in their faith.
Dates and events – what’s on
To list events free, email welcom@wn.catholic.org.nz with event name, date, time, location and contact details. Wednesday 1 November All Saints Day Thursday 2 November All Saints Day – Commemoration Masses for the Dead to remember beloved dead and pray for their eternal repose, include a special joint service between Metropolitan Cathedral of Sacred Heart and […]
WelCom October 2023
The latest issue of WelCom is available to read here.
Catholic bishops urge politicians to focus on real issues, not trivia
New Zealand’s Catholic bishops want the politicians elected on 14 October to focus on issues that matter instead of the trivia and scandals that dominate public debate.