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 2020: Review Syrian Boy and other poemsBy Jim ConsedinePublished by Ploughshares Publications Reviewed by Michael Fitzsimons The great American poet, Mary Oliver once said when it comes to writing poetry the idea comes first. Form follows. And indeed when it comes to Jim Consedine’s poetry, the idea is always front and centre. Jim […]
WelCom April 2020: Pope Francis has established a task force ‘in order to assist the Episcopal Conferences in the preparation and updating of guidelines for the protection of minors’. The intention to form such a group had already been announced by the Pope at last year’s Meeting for the Protection of Minors in the Church, […]
WelCom April 2020: Jean Vanier, revered for his work with people with physical, mental and emotional disorders, has been accused of sexual misconduct. The allegations of sexual misconduct follow months of investigation into the founder of L’Arche communities – a global network of institutions serving adults with physical and intellectual disabilities. The accusations involve six […]
WelCom April 2020: Following through on a proposal made at the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon, Pope Francis has said there are plans to include a definition of ecological sin in the Church’s official teaching. Speaking to a conference on criminal justice, he told participants, ‘we should be introducing – we were thinking – […]
WelCom April 2020: The International Union of Superiors General (UISG) in Rome has set up a three-year study to find ways to respond to Religious sisters’ needs. Stress and burnout have been identified as major reasons many women Religious abandon religious life. Of the world’s 650,000 women religious, it appears burnout is causing a weakening […]
WelCom April 2020: The scene that unfolded on Dan and Judy Gotto’s farm in Bankston, Iowa, shortly before Christmas last year became a beautiful testament to faith. On December 23, 2019, members of the family had carefully laid out many small piles of cattle feed in the shape of a giant cross on one of […]
WelCom April 2020: Sunday 5 April – Palm Sunday. Sunday 5 April–10 April – Holy Week. Friday 10 April – Good Friday. Sunday 12 April – Easter Sunday, Divine Mercy Sunday. Saturday 25 April – Anzac Day, National Day of Remembrance. Tuesday 28 April – Feast of St Peter Chanel, Pro-Martyr of Oceania, Patron Saint […]
WelCom April 2020: Voluntary Position The Catholic Women’s League of Aotearoa New Zealand requires a National Publicity Officer. This position would suit an individual able to create and maintain our website, prepare publicity material and edit our national newsletter. For a full job description please reply to: Christine Paterson, Archdiocesan President, 021 303 808, chrispatcwl@gmail.com
WelCom April 2020: The Easter Triduum is the period of three days that begins with Holy Thursday evening liturgy, continues with the Easter Vigil, and closes with evening prayer on Easter Sunday. How much do you know about the Sacred Triduum and related Bible verses? To complete the clues below read the article online at: […]
WelCom April 2020: All public Masses and liturgies are postponed until further notice Due to Covid-19 restrictions the New Zealand Catholic Bishops announced that all public Masses and liturgies have been be suspended from now until further notice. Parish gatherings are also suspended or cancelled. The Church is posting online Mass links on its National […]