Architectural gem almost fully polished
The revitalised columns and frontage of Sacred Heart Cathedral, signal the approach of the long-awaited reopening of this Archdiocesan treasure.
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Archbishop Paul Martin sm presented with symbolic Metropolitan’s pallium
Archbishop of Wellington Paul Martin sm received his Metropolitan Archbishop’s pallium and also blessed the iconic Holy Mary Mother of God artwork during the same 5pm Mass at St Mary of the Angels Church in Wellington, on Sunday 5 November.
Te Kahu o te Ora: A Consistent Ethic of Life
The landmark New Zealand bishops’ teaching document Te Kahu o te Ora: A Consistent Ethic of Life is now available online as an easy-to-read flip book, reached from a button on the NZCBC home page: catholic.org.nz or from: catholic.org.nz/resources/te-kahu/
Canonical Bodies meet
Every year in November, the archdiocesan Canonical Bodies meet with the archbishop to share reports about the year passed, and their vision and strategies for the year ahead. They include the Archdiocesan Pastoral Council (APC), the Board of Administration, the Council of Priests, and the Directors of the Archdiocese.
Anointing Mass a ‘nourishing’ event
The Sacrament of anointing with oil gave a sense of community, healing and the Lord’s presence to those gathered at St Mary’s Church, Blenheim, for a special mid-week Mass in July.
Farewell from Marist Sisters
A farewell afternoon tea was held for Srs Francine McGovern sm and Margaret Vaney sm, at Our Lady of Hope, Tawa, on 28 October. The Sisters are the last of many Marist Sisters who have ministered in the Archdiocese of Wellington over the last 70 years, including in Tawa for 27 years.
‘Landing the Waka’ recommences
After a four-year break, the archdiocesan induction programme for incoming clergy from overseas, called ‘Landing the Waka’, recommenced in October.
St Anthony’s School Centenary
St Anthony’s School in Seatoun celebrated its centenary over the weekend of 13, 14 October. St Anthony’s has been running since the 1920s to the 2020s!
First Holy Communion
Lennox Finnigan (l) and Micah Gut (r) recently made their First Holy Communion at St Patrick’s Parish Church, Kaponga.
Te Tai Potuini Kapahaka champions 2023
St Canice’s School Westport won the West Coast Primary Schools Kapahaka competition, hosted this year by Reefton Area School, in September.