Category: News
Parishes must comply with new rules
WelCom December 2021 Cardinal John Dew has sent out a set of guidelines for the Wellington archdiocese to follow in the new ‘traffic light’ environment. Writing to priests and lay pastoral leaders, the Cardinal says he wants churches in the archdiocese to be open and welcoming, but at the same time they need to work […]
A breath of new life for you all
WelCom December 2021 God of each breathGod of this next breath:may this moment we’re inbe a moment now filledwith reassurance and grace:with kindness and patiencefor ourselves and for others.May it be marked by hopeand compassionby learning and unlearningmay it be a moment unencumberedby mistakes we’ve madeor results we fearmay it be a moment of peaceand […]
Papal award for Richard Puanaki
WelCom December 2021 The many and generous accomplishments of Richard Puanaki for education, Māori culture, music and Katorika Māori were further recognised last month with a posthumous papal award. A Benemerenti Papal Medal was presented at Mass at St Theresa’s Church on Richard’s Tawhiti a Maru Marae, Wairoa. Rīhari Tiki te Aroha Puanaki died in […]
New leadership role for life-long learner
WelCom December 2021 Annette Scullion After leading Sacred Heart Girl’s College, New Plymouth as Tumuaki (principal) for seven years, Paula Wells has been appointed principal at Samuel Marsden Collegiate School in Karori, Wellington. She takes up her new role in 2022. Paula is a highly respected principal, noted for her leadership talents. She began her […]
In memory of Tony Murphy
WelCom December 2021 It was with sadness that people of the Diocese of Palmerston North and beyond learned of Tony Murphy’s death, on 20 November, after a battle with cancer. Tony retired last year after 18 years as general manager of the Diocese of Palmerston North. Strongly community minded, he was also chairman of the […]
New Leader for St Vincent de Paul
WelCom December 2021 Long-time Wellington Vincentian Terry Jordan has been elected as the Society’s new National President. Terry has been a member of the Conference in Waiwhetu, Lower Hutt, since 2008 and has held leadership roles at Conference, Area Council and National Board levels. ‘I see my membership of the Society as a practical expression […]
Clergy appointments 2022
WelCom December 2021 Cardinal John Dew has announced the following clergy appointments for 2022 for the Archdiocese of Wellington, effective from 1 February 2022. Parish Appointment Te Whetu o Te Moana – Our Lady Star of the Sea, Marlborough Fr Michael McCabe – parish priest Te Whaea Tapu o Kāpiti – Our Lady of Kāpiti […]
Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care
WelCom December 2021 Throughout 2021, the Royal Commission continued its investigation into State- and faith-based care in New Zealand between 1950–1999. Following evidence given at the Redress Hearing from survivors in late 2020 and witness statements from Cardinal John Dew and others earlier this year, a final report summarising the Royal Commission’s findings is expected […]
Involve other churches in synodal process
WelCom December 2021 The Vatican is calling on bishops across the world to involve Christian leaders from other churches in the synod process in a move that could turn it into the most significant ecumenical event of recent times. A joint letter from two Rome-based cardinals recommends leaders of Christian communities take part in the […]