WelCom April 2020: All public Masses and liturgies are postponed until further notice Due to Covid-19 restrictions the New Zealand Catholic Bishops announced that all public Masses and liturgies have been be suspended from now until further notice. Parish gatherings are also suspended or cancelled. The Church is posting online Mass links on its National […]
WelCom April 2020: We continue our photo feature where WelCom offers readers a visual reflection by way of a ‘Parting Shot’, to inspire and provoke contemplation. Readers are invited to participate. This month’s Parting Shot photo has been sent in by OG Gueco. Please send your photo that you think may inspire others for the […]
WelCom March 2020: Catherine Gibbs WelCom begins a series of simple ideas showing ways to care for our common home. Pope Francis frequently uses the phrase ‘time is greater than space’ because the pathway to authentic human progress is ‘process’ – itself a function of time. It propels us towards the future. Below are some simple […]
WelCom March 2020: Susan Turner, Ngāti Hikairo, has been appointed the new Director of ACROSS. ACROSS is an Anglican, Catholic and Community Support Service providing social work, counselling and foster-care services to families. It is based in Palmerston North. Susan is married with four children aged 17 years to 39 years. Susan has been a Christian […]
WelCom March 2020: Catholic Social Services is changing the way it responds to the needs of the community, says its new director, Karen Holland, who was appointed in September last year. Karen said a review of the service was carried out in 2019 to explore ways in which CSS could better carry out the aspirations of […]
WelCom March 2020: Rangimoeroa Waikari-Panapa On Monday, 10 February 2020, the pōwhiri for Dr Areti Metuamate, the inaugural Director of Te Kupenga – the Catholic Leadership Institute, was held at the Mercy Centre, Guilford Terrace, Thorndon. Areti was accompanied by his wife, Dr Jessa Rogers-Metuamate, his mother and other members of his whānau. Cardinal John Dew […]
WelCom March 2020: New Zealanders of Irish heritage are being invited to take part in two short surveys to help showcase the rich Irish history that exists in New Zealand. ‘As we celebrate St Patrick’s Day on 17 March, we’re calling on all Irish people, community groups, people of Irish heritage or affinity with Ireland living […]
WelCom March 2020: Mary-Ann Greaney The Wellington Archdiocese is dedicating 2020 as A Year of Mission and wants everyone to become involved. Cardinal John will launch the year’s programme at two Mission Expo days in March – at Bishop Viard College, Porirua, Saturday, 14 March; and at Garin College, Richmond, Saturday, 21 March. Mission Expo 2020 […]
WelCom March 2020: Bob Houston With barely one month to go before our official opening, when looking at the nearly complete faith centre that is Our Lady of Kāpiti Church and Community Centre, it is difficult not to be overcome by emotion brought about as our faith dream nears reality. It is just on six years […]
WelCom March 2020: Ted Downs On Sunday 18 March 2020, Bishop Peter Cullinane has been invited to officiate at diocesan celebrations at Hiruhārama-Jerusalem on the Whanganui River. This date marks the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Diocese of Palmerston North. It is also the 25th year of the setting up of the Rosary Way […]