WelCom April 2022 The Catholic Centre in Hill Street, Thorndon, the centre of operations for the Cardinal and a range of diocesan and national church offices, has been closed pending decisions on its future. People are working from home and from other locations around the archdiocese while alternative accommodation is being investigated. The decision to […]
WelCom April 2022 Parliament grounds were officially reopened to the public on 16 March, after being closed for two weeks while a clean-up occurred following the 23-day anti-mandate occupation. Representatives of Parliament and Te Ātiawa Taranaki Whānui with the Kiingitanga and the local Wellington community gathered at Parliament for Te Whakapiki Mōuri – a ceremony […]
WelCom April 2022 For a synodal Church – communion | participation | Mission. Pope Francis has stressed on several occasions the need for Synod 2021–2023 to involve everyone, and to reach out as much as possible. ‘Everyone has a part to play; no one is a mere extra…The Synod is for everyone, and it is […]
WelCom April 2022 During March the Catholic Church in New Zealand invited people – Catholic or not – to fill in a survey and have their say on the future direction of the Church. The intention of the survey was to reach people who are not part of parish or Church communities. Their feedback will […]
WelCom April 2022 Ngā Whaea Atawhai o Aotearoa Sisters of Mercy New Zealand celebrated the First Profession of Sister Lyra Manalo on Saturday 12 March, with a Eucharist at St Teresa’s Pro Cathedral in Karori, Wellington. Cardinal John Dew was the presider. ‘We hold Lyra in prayer and we congratulate her on her profession of […]
WelCom April 2022 It was discerned that celebrating Eucharist outside on Ash Wednesday was a good option for the people of Pukekaraka at Ōtaki. It gave ample space for people to sit apart and the surrounding weather was mild. ‘In the picture you can just see a statue of St Joseph who came to Mass […]
WelCom April 2022 Last year, Cardinal John Dew reintroduced the Fitzgerald Awards to honour and commend parishioners throughout the Archdiocese of Wellington for dedicated leadership and outstanding service. Parishes were invited to nominate the ‘often unsung heroes’ for their longstanding service and contributions to various aspects of parish life, local community and to people on […]
WelCom April 2022 World Day of Prayer is a global ecumenical movement, led by Christian women, and celebrated on the first Friday of March each year. World Day of Prayer encourages Christian women to join in prayer and to help raise awareness of the lives and concerns of others throughout the world, for peace and […]
WelCom April 2022 On 15 August 2021, the bishops of New Zealand renewed the dedication of this country to the patronage of Mary, Mother of God Assumed into Heaven. Bishop Jean Baptiste Pompallier made the original dedication at the first Mass in Aotearoa at Totara Point in the Hokianga, January 13, 1838. To celebrate, the […]
WelCom April 2022 After feeling powerless and horrified by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, young people from St Francis of Assisi Ohariu parish and Challenge 2000 in Wellington organised two ‘Prayer for Peace in Ukraine’ Liturgies last month, for parishioners of all ages. The Liturgy preparations included readings, power points, painting candles and peace signs, peace-focussed […]