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 November 2020 Review by Michael Fitzsimons In the midst of Covid-19 darkness, we have the light of a new book of spiritual reflections from the indefatigable Joy Cowley. Coming Home, an Ignatian Journey, charts Joy’s experience of doing a 30-Day retreat with the Ignatian Exercises. Joy is well-versed in Ignatian spirituality, having done two […]
WelCom November 2020 ‘We are branches in the vine that is Christ. Working together we enhance the gift of creation.’ As New Zealand’s largest wine growing area, Marlborough provides a marvellous background for a homily unwrapping the scripture image of the People of God as the Vineyard of the Lord. I was in Our Lady […]
WelCom October 2020 “Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called children of God.” – Matthew 5:9 Founded in the mid-1860s, the settlement of Parihaka on the western foothills of Mt Taranaki, began attracting dispossessed and disillusioned Māori from around the country. Its main leaders were Te Whiti-o-Rongomai and Tohu Kākahi, both of Taranaki […]
WelCom October 2020 Anticipating the continuance of Covid-19 at Level 1, the congregation of Sacred Heart, 6 Mersey St, Rongotea, near Palmerston North, will celebrate their 125-years’ milestone with a luncheon at the conclusion of Mass on Sunday, November 1, All Saints Day. Please note the Mass will be celebrated at 11.30am. Parishioners, current and […]
WelCom October 2020 Humbled by the generosity, encouragement and prayers of their many supporters, in what has been a tough year for everyone, Caritas’ director and staff are taking to the road this month to visit and thank communities in and around Palmerston North, Hastings and Napier. This will be the first in a series […]
WelCom October 2020 St Patrick’s College, Kilbirnie, Parents Association invites you to the biennial Art Exhibition with original artworks, ceramics and jewellery for sale by well-known and upcoming local artists. Date: Friday 6 November 2020, 6.30pm–9.30pm; St Patrick’s College Hall, Evans Bay Parade, Kilbirnie; $25 a person, includes one beverage and nibbles; tickets available from […]
WelCom October 2020 Last month’s WelCom profiled the parish of Pungarehu and Opunake. This historic photograph was taken on the occasion of the Opunake presbytery and convent grand opening in 1903. The opening of a new presbytery and convent on 6 October, 1903 was cause for great jubilation among the Catholic community at Opunake and […]
WelCom October 2020 is in parishes and schools as our monthly printed newspaper.
WelCom October 2020 Filming is underway for a new documentary celebrating 70 years of the Presentation Sisters in New Zealand –‘The Furthest Lantern’. The Presentation Order of nuns was founded by Venerable Nano Nagle, whose vision was to provide a sound Catholic education for children, especially young girls and the down-trodden of eighteenth century Ireland. […]
WelCom October 2020 + John A Cardinal Dew Archbishop of Wellington ArchdioceseApostolic Administrator of Palmerston North Diocese Many of us know how precious, and also how difficult, are the hours we sit by the bedside of a loved one at the end of their lives. Many priests have done this countless times. As a priest I’ve […]