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).
While the exact breakdown of the Catholic vote in the 2024 United States election remains unclear, one expert notes exit polling data that is available suggests in future elections, white Catholics can be pencilled in as a significant GOP voting bloc.
Twenty-seven religious institutions have announced their decision to divest from fossil fuel companies, calling for an end to the fossil fuel era, and sent a clear and bold message to the leaders and negotiators gathered at COP29 in Baku last month.
As the Church’s 2025 Jubilee celebrations rapidly approach, much of the city of Rome remains a building site. Key monuments are hidden by scaffolding, while statues are covered with plastic sheeting as the city undergoes a facelift.
Pope Francis called for an investigation into accusations of genocide in Gaza, in a new book published in November. ‘According to some experts, what is happening in Gaza has the characteristics of a genocide,’ the Pope said in Hope Never Disappoints, a book for the 2025 Jubilee.
In the lead-up to the Irish election on 29 November, The Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference reiterated its total rejection of legalised assisted suicide in restricted circumstances.
Gerard Duignan A ceremony of remembrance (of the dead) and recommitment (to the care of the place) at Korokoro Catholic cemetery drew a crowd, on Sunday 1 December, the day after November, the month for all souls. They gathered beside the grave of famous chief Wi Tako buried in 1877 where, at that time, thousands […]
The urgency of getting more people involved in caring for, and protecting all of creation is increasing every year. In September, the Season of Creation was celebrated in the Hutt Valley in a number of practical ways.
The first Catholic Church in Manaia, South Taranaki, was built in 1886 and served the local Catholic people until 1968, when it was demolished. In 1968 a new church was built and opened and continued to serve the Catholic community.
On 29 October 2024, the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit hosted a special Jubilarians Mass to recognise the long-standing service of several priests and deacons.
While I am out and about visiting parishes and delivering safeguarding workshops, I’m struck by the passion and commitment of our many volunteers in support of this work. Volunteers have been, and continue to be, the backbone of our Church. Their selfless commitment is an inspiration.