Breaking the silence with ribbons
Coloured ribbons have been tied to the fence of the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart on Hill St, Wellington, adjacent to the parliamentary precinct.
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).
Fijian Community celebrate first Mass at Sacred Heart
Bula Vinaka! The archdiocese Catholic Fijian Community celebrated their first Mass at the re-opened Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart on Sunday 10 November.
Memorial Mass celebrated
The Catholic parish of Whanganui – Te Parihi Katorika Ki Whanganui celebrated its annual memorial Mass at St Mary’s Church, on Thursday evening, 7 November, to pray for those parishioners who had died during the year.
Archbishop’s Appeal: Support our Seminarians
Throughout December, Archbishop Paul invites you to contribute to the Archbishop’s Appeal, which supports the formation of the archdiocesan seminarians. The donations will help cover the costs of the seminarians’ education at Holy Cross Seminary in Auckland, as well as their travel to and from the archdiocese and ongoing pastoral care.
He Hīkoi Whakapono: A Journey of Faith
This month we arrive at the end of WelCom’s now eight-year Hīkoi Whakapono: Journey of Faith, with a visit to the historic Pukekaraka – hill of the Karaka trees – a spiritual, cultural and community hub of Ōtaki.
Middle East war – an open letter
Emeritus Bishop Peter Cullinane wrote an open letter in October to the Minister of Foreign Affairs about the dire situation in the Middle East and the need for somebody to call the USA to account. Israel is getting its deserved criticism, he says, but the USA is getting off scot-free.
Life is to be lived in differences
Over the years I’ve observed that when a nation’s politics move away from the centre towards right or left extremities, it usually reflects a growing polarisation within its society. Leaders who arise during these periods tend to exploit and encourage this polarisation, first for political gain and then to maintain power.
Book Review
Fifth Gospel Living: God’s People Sharing Food for Faith has something for everyone. The seeker, the regular Mass goer, the half-in – half-out Catholic hoping for bigger Church change than apologies and those that see themselves as people of faith but no longer participate in a faith community.
2025 – Jubilee Year for our local churches
Pope Francis has declared 2025 as a Year of Jubilee with the theme ‘Pilgrims of Hope’, giving voice to his desire for the year to foster a greater sense of global sisterhood and brotherhood, solidarity with the poor and caring for the environment.
Advent and Christmas message
So often we come to this point of the year and we find it hard to believe that another year is coming to an end. We can look back on all that has happened and marvel at the moments of joy and delight and recognise the moments of struggle, sadness and challenge. All of this makes up the tapestry of our own lives and our life as a Church community.