Young entrepreneurs celebrate regional win
A group of Year 12 business students from Sacred Heart College Napier have won the Hawke’s Bay North Regional Finals in this year’s Young Enterprise Scheme (YES).
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).
College honours rising sports stars with top award
Jyde Low and Jayden Parker’s sporting achievements on the national and international stage have earned them St John’s College, Hastings, highest sporting honour: the Russell Brothers Trophy for Outstanding Contribution to Sport.
Cultural artworks unveiled at St Brigid’s School
St Brigid’s School in Johnsonville recently celebrated a vibrant addition to their main entrance with the unveiling of stunning new artworks created by Māori and Pasifika students in collaboration with renowned artists Margaret Holland and Moses Viliamu. Over a week, students worked alongside the artists to design and produce artworks that represent their rich cultural heritage.
Redwood House transformed for boarders
St Patrick’s College Silverstream is ‘thrilled to showcase’ Redwood House’s recently refreshed foyer. Redwood House is a supportive and inclusive home for the college’s boarding students.
Catholic Schools Day 2025
The next Catholic Schools Day will be celebrated on 28 May 2025. Our Catholic schools are the outward sign of a long commitment from both the Church and parents of Catholic children in ‘helping form Christ in the lives of others’.
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is universally celebrated on 8 December. This year, because 8 December is celebrated as the Second Sunday of Advent, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is transferred to Monday, 9 December 2024.
Church Calendar
Key church dates for December, January and February
Christian perspectives on Treaty Principles Bill – participate
The Government is introducing a Treaty Principles Bill that ‘will seek to define in law the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi Treaty of Waitangi’. Even if the bill doesn’t become law, the conversations about it will influence how the Treaty is understood by many in years to come.
Christmas Appeal 2024: Facing challenging times
As we approach Christmas, the need for support in our community is greater than ever. The Sisters of Compassion Christmas Appeal has been launched to help meet the increasing demand for the Compassion Group’s essential services.
Dates and events – what’s on
To list your parish and school events free on this page, please email welcom@wn.catholic.org.nz with event name, date, time, location and contact details. Saturday 7 December Come and See Vocations Morning – explore vocation to priesthood with Fr David Dowling, Rector of Holy Cross Seminary, 9am–1pm, Archdiocese office, 204/2 Thorndon Quay. Email l.hensel@wn.catholic.org.nz or text […]