Holy Cross Church in Miramar has closed its doors ‘at least temporarily’, due to health and safety concerns. A letter to parishioners said the decision was based upon ‘the recent earthquake and torrential downpours from which it has become evident that the condition of our church has further deteriorated’.
As the next meeting on synodality happens at the global level we need to do our best to ensure that those who spent time on prayer in putting forward their hopes and dreams for change.
“Hope has two beautiful daughters, Anger and Courage. Anger at the way things are, and Courage to see that they do not remain as they are.” – Attributed to St Augustine
The Wellington Archdiocese Ecology, Justice and Peace commission’s Integral Ecology committee organised two workshops in early August to offer and lead people with creative initiatives and resources for celebrating the Season of Creation during September.
When in 2023 Ōtari Parish was surveyed by their Parish Justice, Peace and Development group, the community made it known it wanted to gain a deeper understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. This led to a recent offering to take part in a two-part video and discussion programme called ‘Belonging in this Land: Treaty Basics from a Christian Perspective’.
National statistics show our aged population is increasing exponentially and our elderly are now becoming a significant part of the peripheries we are called to encounter.
Several members of various migrant communities came together at the newly re-opened Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart on 13 July to celebrate their cultures through prayer and fellowship.
St Anne’s Church, with its distinctive sparkling stained-glass steeple and tiered seating, was packed for the last Eucharist to be celebrated at the church in Whanganui East, after 82 years.
St Joseph’s Parish Levin’s Tuesday Social Group was started approximately four years ago to provide a much-needed social outlet for our parishioners at zero cost. We offer a varied programme of activities including music, indoor games, picnics, outings, movies, food, bingo and hobbies. We also have a shared meal once a fortnight.
The Archdiocese of Wellington’s Catholic Foundation Board has restructured the focus of the grants it makes available to the archdiocese community, towards spiritual growth and development.
Fr Craig Butler, parish priest for the Catholic Parish of Whanganui – Te Parihi Katoria Ki Whanganui, recently spoke to parishioners at St Mary’s Parish Centre about his experiences in Rome the Synod on Synodality and travels that followed.