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 2019: Pat O’Connor, CWL Diocesan President, Palmerston North Diocese Catholic Women’s League members from Napier, Inglewood and New Plymouth along with the National President Susan Dickson from Methven gathered in New Plymouth in March for the Palmerston North Diocesan biannual conference. Srs Mary Wyss and Margaret Monaghan prepared the morning Liturgy, followed by a […]
WelCom May 2019: Christine Patterson, CWL President for Archdiocese Catholic Women’s League members gathered on 30 March this year for the 75th Archdiocesan Council Conference, held at the Mercy Conference Centre, Thorndon. We acknowledged the commitment of one of our long-serving members, Fay Doyle. Fay, a CWL Life Member, National Board member and Regional Representative for Kāpiti […]
WelCom May 2019: The people of the Hutt Valley have been well served by the St Vincent de Paul Society for many years. Naturally this has meant parishioners giving generously of their time and talents to serve others as Christ asks of his friends. Pope Francis has recognised the service of Kathy Brabin, Dennis Cheetham and […]
WelCom May 2019: Catherine Gibbs Young people are providing a wake-up call for all of us on climate change, Professor Martin Manning told the first of three gatherings at St Theresa’s Church in Plimmerton on Thursday 7 March. Speaking as part of the parish community’s Stronger Together Lenten study series, Professor Manning used a range of […]
WelCom May 2019: Catholic Schools throughout New Zealand will celebrate the fifth National Catholic Schools Day on Tuesday 28 May 2019. Organised by the New Zealand Catholic Education Office (NZCEO) this year’s theme is ‘Extending Christ’s call to love, to be, to do – Kia rangiwhāwhātia tā te Karaiti karanga: kia aroha, kia tūturu, kia mahi’. […]
WelCom May 2019: Wellington Catholic schools are living the philosophy ‘it takes a village to raise a child’ by joining forces to get the best out of all their students. The 13 primary and secondary schools are part of the newly established Wellington Catholic Schools Kāhui Ako. The group’s principals, teachers and support staff aim to […]
WelCom May 2019: Jane Bourke At Masterton’s Chanel College the Young Vinnies has four major projects that run across this year. Each project has a focus on one of the Catholic Corporal Works of Mercy. Young Vinnies is made up of 34 students from across the school who each choose which project they get involved with. […]
WelCom May 2019: Esme Pease I was a feeling nervous as I stepped through the door – then inhaled a waft of graceful glory. I spun my head to find out who was cooking such marvellous food. I was expecting to find someone from Masterchef. Instead I found four people helping our community by making magnificent […]
WelCom May 2019: A Rite of Election was held on Sunday 31 March, the fourth Sunday of Lent, at St Mary’s Church, Foxton. Presiding were Fr Joe Grayland along with Bishop Charles Drennan. The recipients were Dalson Meroiti and Alexa Parlato, students from St Mary’s School, Foxton, who have been doing the Sacrament Programme. The Rite […]
WelCom May 2019: At the end of last year St Mary’s School in Carterton enjoyed a lovely Baptism ceremony. Holley, Jack, Ryan, Harry, Elyse and Bradley were joined by their parents and godparents for the special occasion. Fr Binu presided in a service that involved oil, water, candles and stoles. Each child was presented with a […]