Oceania bishops call for ‘deeper ecological conversion’
The Federation of Catholic Bishops Conferences of Oceania has spoken out on the need for ‘deeper ecological conversion’ and to embrace ‘the challenge of integral ecology’.
Welcom Archive 2007-2026
WelCom is the monthly newspaper of the Archdiocese of Wellington. Print copies of the eight-page newsletter are free and available in parishes, and sent to parishes and schools in PDF form. The archive contains WelCom stories published from 2007 to 2026 (May).
Pope: Synodal and Lenten journeys require effort, sacrifice, focusing on God
In his Message for Lent 2023, 22 February–6 April, Pope Francis highlights the relationship between the Lenten journey and the synodal journey, which are both rooted in tradition and open to newness.
Catholic College Dux and Special Character Awards 2022 and Student Leaders 2023
Dates and events – what’s on
If you would like your event listed free on this page, please send an outline to welcom@wn.catholic.org.nz including name of event, date, time, location and contact. Sunday 5–Friday 10 February Federation of Catholic Bishops Conferences of Oceania – this four-yearly meeting will take place in Suva, Fiji. It always an important gathering of the Bishops […]
Worm juice fundraiser for country school
Last year, Years 5 and 6 students of Room 5 at St Joseph’s School in Taihape began learning all about worms from a visiting expert. In his final lesson the expert brought Tiger worms and containers for the students to create their own portable worm farms to take home.
Hīkoi of learning to Far North traces early Marist’s footsteps
Members of Te Āhi Kā o Mātaruranga – a young Catholic adult community from Palmerston North – went on a hīkoi to the Far North late last year to trace the origins of faith mission in this country, through the work of early Marists.
Students awarded Suzanne Aubert tertiary scholarships
Three students have been awarded the Suzanne Aubert Tertiary Scholarship to help them complete their studies in 2023.
Young Catholic college leaders
Student leaders from Palmerston North diocese’s Catholic colleges gathered at Highland Home Christian Camp in Pohangina Valley, near Ashhurst, late last year, for a week of servant leadership formation.
Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention
During the month of February 2023 Pope Francis’ intention is:for parishes. We pray that parishes, placing communion at the centre,may increasingly become communities of faith, fraternity andwelcome towards those most in need.
Gospel Reading: Sunday 5 February, 2023
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time – Matthew 5:13-16 13 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its taste, what can make it salty again? It is no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled under people’s feet. 14 You are the light […]