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).
NauMai September 2021 Catholics from around New Zealand have responded generously to the St Canice parish-relief flood in Westport following the floods in July, says parish priest, Fr David Gruschow. ‘We have received over $15,000 for our flood-relief fund and the Tindall Foundation is set to make a further donation to help our community,’ he […]
Due to Covid-19 Alert Level 3, distribution of printed copies of WelCom to parishes and schools will be delayed until Alert Level 2. The September 2021 edition of WelCom | Nau Mai is available online here (click this line). Printed copies of NauMai – WelCom will be delivered to parishes and schools in Wellington and Palmerston North dioceses, as soon […]
NauMai September 2021 The beauty and tranquillity of the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit was explored with a unique ‘light and sound’ installation, on Saturday 14 August, to begin celebrations for the Week of the Assumption. Brought together as a ‘gift’ to the Cathedral congregation by the Palmy Projection Lab, a group of five multi-media […]
NauMai September 2021 Amongst the grim news reports about the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, a ray of light shines for families who began arriving in New Zealand in late August – some to resettle in Wellington. ‘But right now, we need urgent help’ says Karen Holland, Kaiarahi of Wellington Catholic Social Services (CSS). ‘We are […]
NauMai September 2021 What does it mean to Be the Church? Social Justice Week (SJW) 2021 will take place from 12 to 18 September. This year, Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand have produced resources focused on “A Culture of Encounter: Be the Church”. Caritas invites people of all ages to learn about and reflect on what […]
NauMai September 2021 Michael Fitzsimons Catholic Social Services, working with parish communities, is ready to support any initiative of the New Zealand Government to bring extra people fleeing the crisis in Afghanistan. Karen Holland, Kaiarahi of Wellington Catholic Social Services (CSS), said that for the last five years CSS social workers have worked with Afghani […]
NauMai September 2021 Annette Scullion Family commitments in Australia during this challenging time of Covid-19 have brought about the difficult decision for Dr Areti Metuamate to resign prematurely from his role as the inaugural chief executive of Te Kupenga – Catholic Leadership Institute (TKP). Dr Metuamate concluded his role last month after 18 months of […]
NauMai September 2021 The Catholic Parish in Wellington South and the Pacific Islanders’ Presbyterian Church in Constable St, Newtown, were delighted to see 465 people vaccinated against Covid on 7 August 2021, at the Pacific Islanders’ Presbyterian Church Hall, for their first jab. They were scheduled to receive their second ‘jab’ on 28 August. The […]
NauMai September 2021 People working at the Compassion Soup Kitchen say no one needs to go hungry in Wellington during lockdown. As many as 200 hot meals a day can be provided and through working with Wellington City Mission and a marae in Lower Hutt many returned school lunches have been able to be distributed. […]
NauMai September 2021 A new chapel at Ozanam House, which has been providing accommodation for cancer patients being treated at Palmerston North Hospital for over 50 years, was blessed and opened on July 20, this year. Bishop Peter Cullinane presided, and Fr Robin Kurian from the local parish of St Mary’s was in attendance, along […]