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).
WelCom September 2022 The Pacific Islands Forum, held in Suva for regional heads of governments in July, launched a new long-term strategy to address present and future challenges faced by Pacific peoples. Mena Antonio, Chief Executive of Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand, said Caritas is ‘pleased the Pacific Islands Forum has supported the need for Pacific […]
WelCom September 2022 Natalie Murphy rsm Ngā Whaea Atawhai o Aotearoa Sisters of Mercy New Zealand have been engaging with Pope Francis’ Encyclical Letter Laudato si’ since it was published in 2015. Laudato si’ was a gift to us for the Extraordinary Year of Mercy. In 2016, Mercy Congregations and companions around the world participated […]
WelCom September 2022 In celebrating the feast of the Assumption we are always honouring Mary’s humble origins. We are remembering a woman of the small village of Nazareth. We aknowledge her as a homemaker and gardener. She knew a full participation in the life-sustaining rythmns of seed saving, tending, and regenerating the place she loved […]
WelCom September 2022 The NZCBC National Liturgy Office has posted online resources to help liturgy groups prepare for the Season of Creation from 1 September to 4 October. Parishes, schools and households are invited to participate in a variety of ways to renew our relationship with our Creator God and all of Creation through celebration, […]
WelCom August 2022 A Mass of the Dedication of St Mary of the Angels in Wellington as the National Shrine to Mary, Mother of God, Assumed into Heaven, will be held at St Mary of the Angels on Sunday 14 August 2022 at 2pm. Everyone is welcome to attend, from anywhere in Aotearoa New Zealand. […]
WelCom August 2022 Cardinal John gave the opening address at the National Synod Day, held at St Catherine’s College in Wellington on July 2, 2022. Here are excerpts from that address. + John A Cardinal Dew, Archbishop of Wellington Archdiocese, Apostolic Administrator of Palmerston North Diocese Synodality builds on the conviction that all the baptised, […]
WelCom August 2022 The Social Justice Week 2022 Parish and School resources are available to download from the Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand website. Schools: www.caritas.org.nz/schools/social-justice-week Parishes: www.caritas.org.nz/parishes/social-justice-week If you have any questions or would like more information, please don’t hesitate to contact us on 0800 22 10 22 or email caritas@caritas.org.nz Social Justice Week (SJW) […]
WelCom August 2022 The Catholic bishops have asked the New Zealand Government to take the lead in organising a forum of world leaders to bring peace to Israel and Palestine. In a letter calling for action to end Palestinian suffering, the bishops say: ‘Our Government should consider using its good international standing to call for […]
WelCom August 2022 About 80 representatives from the country’s six Catholic dioceses and other entities met for a national hui in Wellington in July as part of the Pope’s Synodal path to the Church’s future. Representatives of dioceses, parishes, schools, priests and religious orders, as well as ecumenical and interfaith attendees, were at the hui […]