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 May 2021 We are called to respond to the Cry of the Earth, the Cry of the Poor, and the Cry of the Children. Last year, Pope Francis invited us to celebrate the fifth anniversary of his encyclical Laudato Si’ for a whole year – from 24 May 2020 to 24 May 2021. “For […]
WelCom May 2021 Phil Cody I like May. Mary’s Month. Mothers’ month. My mother died on 9th of May. I am lucky to live under the korowai of Mary here at Pukekaraka. We also have a painting here by Julia Lynch (Sr Mary Lawrence) titled ‘Jesus and Mary’ [see photo]. It gives insights to the […]
WelCom May 2021 Gospel: John 15:1-8 Jesus said to his disciples: 1 ‘I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine grower. 2 He takes away every branch in me that does not bear fruit, and every one that does he prunes so that it bears more fruit. 3 You are already pruned […]
WelCom May 2021 Ascension of the Lord: Sunday 16 May, 2021 James Lyons My mother died on her own. Family had been with her for long periods over several days. Her slow, steady decline signalled the end was not far. But the long vigil had been exhausting, so because she looked comfortable and settled, it […]
WelCom May 2021 My Pentecost journey Joy Cowley “The spirit of Jesus brought the new law of love. In the Acts of the Apostles we are told of the way people were changed. That spirit of love blew right through them. It set them on fire with love. It was not a timid experience. What […]
WelCom May 2021 ‘Sacred Heart Girls’ College in New Plymouth wishes to establish a grotto for Our Lady on our college grounds’, says the college chaplain, Carole Tipler. ‘To help us with this, we are seeking an outside, weather-resistant statue of Our Lady, of at least one metre tall. If you have such a statue, […]
WelCom May 2021 The Catholic Foundation congratulates the three recipients of its scholarships for the 2021 tertiary studies’ year and wishes them all well in their chosen courses. The scholarships worth $2,000 each, are awarded for the first year of a student’s tertiary study. The 2021 awards were presented at college prize-giving events at the […]
WelCom May 2021 Catholic students were among the thousands of students who took to the streets across Aotearoa New Zealand on 9 April 2021. Students around the country had six key demands for action to reduce carbon emissions. The gatherings followed the School Strike 4 Climate actions two years ago. In Wellington, an estimated 4000 […]
WelCom May 2021 Sue Seconi Eighty Cullinane College students and seven staff carried a large yet simple cross in a pilgrimage to mark Holy Thursday on 1 April as a sign of their faith, in preparation for Good Friday and the Easter weekend. Arranged by Director of Religious Studies for the college, Helen Dougherty, the […]
WelCom May 2021 Bishop Viard College and Chanel College are co-hosting the O’Shea Shield on 15 and 16 May 2021 at Bishop Viard College in Porirua. The annual public-speaking competition involves all 17 Catholic secondary schools in the Wellington and Palmerston North dioceses. The O’Shea Shield host school usually alternates between each diocese from year-to-year. […]