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 April 2022 After feeling powerless and horrified by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, young people from St Francis of Assisi Ohariu parish and Challenge 2000 in Wellington organised two ‘Prayer for Peace in Ukraine’ Liturgies last month, for parishioners of all ages. The Liturgy preparations included readings, power points, painting candles and peace signs, peace-focussed […]
WelCom April 2022 WelCom’s Hīkoi Whakapono: A Journey of Faith, this month visits Te Pariha o Te Ngākau Tapu – Sacred Heart Parish, in Porirua. Te Ngākau Tapu is the personal parish for Māori in the Archdiocese of Wellington. It is a non-geographical parish and open to all. The parish church is next to Bishop […]
WelCom April 2022 In a message to Catholic Education leaders and staff last month, Dr Kevin Shore, CEO for the New Zealand Catholic Education Office, acknowledged the pressures school communities are experiencing due to the ongoing Covid pandemic. ‘The New Zealand Catholic Education Office is very aware of the pressure our school leaders and staff […]
WelCom April 2022 Teresa Edwards, Manager, Catholic Education OfficeTe Rohe Pīhopa o, Te Papaioea – Diocese of Palmerston North The ever-changing Covid-19 environment our schools have been navigating since 2020, impacts our communities on so many levels. The constant changes around how, as a nation, we have been responding to the pandemic has required enormous […]
WelCom April 2022 Hato Pāora College, Fielding, began its new term and 2022 with a Miha on Sunday 13 February. Principal Nathan Matthews welcomed students and staff and, in particular, the 33 new students to the college. The college roll is 115. Seven new prefects were honoured and given badges. A group of parents and […]
WelCom April 2022 Sue Seconi Cullinane College’s sports co-ordinator Te Mana Kaua has been appointed the Cullinane Connection Co-ordinator for youth, with an outreach to the three Catholic primary schools in Whanganui. ‘This means I am the bridge or link person between Cullinane College and St Mary’s, St Anne’s, and St Marcellin’s schools,’ says Te […]
WelCom April 2022 Life Teen Ministry Life Teen Aotearoa is here to support youth ministry work with young people in parishes. Despite the ongoing challenges of 2022, our team is full of life and remains committed to supporting local ministries in their work. Our work includes organising and facilitating youth camp programmes as well as […]
WelCom April 2022 Bridget King Taihape Parish welcomed Monsignor Brian Walsh to St Mary’s Church for the Confirmation of a number of young people. Preparations had started early last year, but due to Covid the Confirmation process was completed in early December. There were siblings and cousins involved, and many of the young people having […]
WelCom April 2022 Pope Francis sent a video message in Spanish last month, to young people involved in preparations for World Youth Day 2023, to take place from August 1–6 in Lisbon, Portugal. The Pope said he looks forward to meeting young people for the celebrations just as they do in gathering together from around […]
WelCom April 2022 Fifth Sunday of Lent – John 8:1-11 1Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. 2But early in the morning he arrived again in the temple area, and as all the people started coming to him, he sat down and began to teach them. 3The scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman who […]