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 Hauropi Mariana: a Marian Integral Ecology – Fr Peter Healy sm describes the development of a Marist ecological spirituality as linking Mariology, sustainable gardening practices and care of our common home in a searchfor integrity. When: Tuesday 24 May, 7.30–8.30pm Presenter: Fr Peter Healy sm How: Online Registration: Please email l.beech@wn.catholic.org.nz by […]
WelCom May 2022 Pope Francis and other Church leaders have framed synodality as a decisive step in the Church’s renewal the Second Vatican Council proposed more than a half century ago. As the pope has explained it, a synodal church journeys together with all the baptised, including those whose voices are usually not heard. Pope […]
WelCom May 2022 The Royal Commission of Inquiry into abuse in care is extending the scope of its Anglican investigation to include several Protestant churches and closed faith communities. As well as adding the Presbyterian and Methodist and the Salvation Army churches, the Gloriavale, the Exclusive Brethren and Jehovah’s Witness communities are now included. The […]
WelCom May 2022 Ms Mena Antonio was welcomed with a pōwhiri last month as the new chief executive – kaiwhakahaere mātua for Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand. Mena is the first Caritas chief executive of Pasifika descent. The pōwhiri took place at Nikolao Atonio Hall in Cannons Creek, Porirua. The hall is named after Mena’s father […]
WelCom May 2022 Applications for Catholic Foundation grants are welcome, with the next round of applications being considered at the Foundation Board’s meeting on May 16. Applications will also be considered at the Board’s August and November meetings. Last year the Catholic Foundation of the Archdiocese of Wellington distributed $400,000 in grants. Grants were made […]
WelCom May 2022 Fr James Lyons Signs are good for the reopening of Sacred Heart Cathedral before Christmas this year. The restoration work continues to progress. Earthquake strengthening is complete and interior refurbishment is underway. Exterior maintenance will continue after the opening. With $2.6 million still required, fundraising efforts are being stepped up. Last month’s […]
WelCom May 2022 Nick Wilson Debra Lucy is the new Catholic Hospital Chaplain for Fallen Soldiers Memorial Hospital in Hastings. Debra was installed at the Church of the Sacred Heart in Hastings at Sunday Mass, April 3. Debra is well-known to the Hastings Catholic community, having served the parish as the pastoral assistant, working 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 […]
WelCom May 2022 Fr Ron Bennett Peacenic began in Auckland in 2016 under the auspices of the Council of Christians and Muslims (CCM). It grew out of a desire to replace the polarising ‘bad-news’ stories that dominate the media with real experiences of hospitality and friendship in our own backyard. The simplest gift of sharing […]