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).
Holy and Gracious God We pray for the people of the Ukraine, for their country and their leader. We pray for all those who are afraid; that your everlasting arms hold them in this time of great fear. We pray for all those who have the power over life and death; that they will choose […]
Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time – Luke 20: 27; 34-38 27 Some Sadducees, those who deny that there is a resurrection, came forward.34 Jesus said to them, ‘The children of this age marry and remarry; 35 but those who are deemed worthy to attain to the coming age and to the resurrection of the dead […]
During the month of November 2022 Pope Francis’ intention is: for children who suffer. We pray for children who are suffering, especially those who are homeless, orphans, and victims of war; may they be guaranteed access to education and the opportunity to experience family affection.
Sr Catherine Jones smsm We are all familiar with one of the most common words in the vocabulary of two- and three-year-olds: ‘Why…why…but why…?’ – seeking understanding about what they see and hear and discover in the world around them. ‘Why, why…?’ is a question I often ponder as Safeguarding Adviser for the Archdiocese of […]
If you would like your event listed on this page, please send an outline to welcom@wn.catholic.org.nz including name of event, date, time, location and contact. Saturday 5 November Home of Compassion Open Day – stories of plants and gardens, 10am–2pm, Our Lady’s Home of Compassion, 2 Rhine Street, Island Bay, Wellington, featuring talks, activities, tours, […]
To observe the sixth International Day of Prayer for the Poor on 13 November, Mary Nash, who is actively involved in the Laudato si’ movement, and Mary Eastham from the Religious Diversity Centre Climate Action workgroup, will facilitate a workshop about Pope Francis’ documentary, The Letter.
WelCom November 2022
The latest issue of Welcom is available to read here.
WelCom October 2022 ‘You are not alone – accompanying and caring for people living with mental illness’ Catholic Bishop of Auckland Stephen Lowe and Vice President and Secretary of the NZ Catholic Bishops Conference says it is estimated 50 to 80 per cent of New Zealanders will experience some form of mental distress, addiction challenges or […]
Congratulations to Fr Alfred Tong who was ordained to the priesthood at St Joseph’s Church, Upper Hutt on Saturday, 24 September. Cardinal John Dew presided the Rite of Ordination and Mass.