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 March 2020: Professor Thomas O’Loughlin, Professor of Historical Theology at the University of Nottingham, UK, and a priest of the Archdiocese of Arundel and Brighton on England south coast, continues his six-part series for WelCom. Theology as Creative Engagement In the last article we saw how Pope Francis used the notion of theology as a […]
WelCom March 2020: First Sunday of Lent – Matthew 4:1-11 1 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit out into the desert to be put to the test by the devil. 2 He fasted for forty days and forty nights, after which he was hungry, 3 and the tester came and said to him, ‘If you […]
WelCom March 2020: We continue WelCom’s photo feature where readers are offered a visual reflection by way of a ‘Parting Shot’, to inspire and provoke contemplation. Readers are invited to participate. This month’s photo has been sent in by Evan Morgans from Wellington. Please send your photo you think may inspire others for WelCom’s Parting Shot […]
WelCom March 2020: All are welcome to this free workshop facilitated by Sr Anne Sklenars and Lynette Roberts-King, Thursday 26 March, 7pm–8.30pm, St Theresa’s Plimmerton. Come and see how this online library resource of over 350 videos can draw you into the sacred and provide inspiration and meditative prayer. The video library can be used for […]
WelCom March 2020: This month WelCom introduces a new arts section, highlighting popular and recommended books, podcasts, websites, DVDs and resources. We begin this month with at the Top 10 best-selling spiritual and religious books, the list supplied by Pleroma Christian Supplies. Best-selling books from Pleroma Christian Supplies for the last month 1. Veil Over the […]
WelCom February 2020 Rangimoeroa Waikari-Panapa Ko Hokianga, te Kohanga o te Hāhi Katorika ki AotearoaHokianga, the cradle of the Faith in Aotearoa Pilgrims from Te Ngākau Tapu parish in Porirua were farewelled at a Miha on Friday, 10 January 2020, to begin their Hīkoi Tapu to Hokianga in the Far North. In Tāmaki Makaurau more […]
WelCom February 2020 Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Season of Lent – a season of reflection, and prayer. The Lenten Season offers ‘a window to look through the wonder of your life’. Ash Wednesday takes place 46 days before Easter Sunday and falls on a different date each year, depending on the date […]
WelCom February 2020 Feilding-raised and internationally-renowned educational leader, Dr Areti Metuamate, has been appointed as the inaugural chief executive of Te Kupenga – Catholic Leadership Institute. Te Kupenga was formed on 1 January 2020 by merging Good Shepherd College with The Catholic Institute. Areti is of Ngāti Kauwhata, Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga, Ngāti Hauā […]
WelCom February 2020 “Baptised and Sent: The Church of Christ on Mission in the World” – Pope Francis Message for World Mission Day 2019. On Pentecost Sunday last year, Pope Francis announced his message for World Mission Sunday, 20 October 2019. He called on all Catholics and the Church to revive missionary awareness and commitment […]
WelCom February 2020 Whakaaturanga Mīhana 2020 “We are called to participate in the mission of the Church given to us at Baptism.” – Cardinal John Dew The Wellington Archdiocese is dedicating 2020 as A Year of Mission. Cardinal John will launch the year’s programme at two Mission Expo days in March. The first will be […]