Poster found in a church in France
Church communications do not need to be humourless, as the following poster words demonstrate: ‘When you enter this church it may be possible that you hear “the call of God”.
Welcom Archive 2007-2026
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).
‘Mystical Rose’ apparitions approved
The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith has announced the approval of the apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Pierina Gilli, an Italian visionary, in 1947 and 1966. The apparitions took place in Montichiari and Fontanelle, Italy.
Priest asks Pope to denounce bullfighting
A British priest has appeared in an advertisement for the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals UK, denouncing bullfighting and calling on Pope Francis to condemn the sport.
Eritrea arrests over 200 Christians in year
Eritrea, located in Eastern Africa, ranks among the top ten countries in the world where following Jesus is an extremely dangerous enterprise.
Catholic missions burned down
New Caledonia’s Catholic community is in shock and disbelief after two of its historic missions were burned down by rioters.
Baby recession’ hits Australia
Not since the stagflation-hit 1970s has Australia experienced as sharp a drop in fertility as it has in recent years, an analysis by KPMG Australia reveals.
Archbishop Gábor Pintér appointed Pope’s representative to Aotearoa New Zealand
Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Gábor Pintér as the new Apostolic Nuncio to Aotearoa New Zealand. The appointment was announced on 27 July 2024, in Rome.
Caritas calls for more action on human trafficking
For the fourth consecutive year, the New Zealand Government has failed to address human trafficking in Aotearoa New Zealand, according to the annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report, released 25 June 2024.
New Zealand theologian sought for international appointment
New Zealand’s only liturgically trained theologian, Dr Joe Grayland, has accepted the offer of a long-term position teaching at the University of Würzburg, Germany.
Columbaria option for Catholic parishes
Late last year, in response to a new set of dubia, or doubts, on the Catholic Church’s cremation practices, the Vatican’s doctrinal office – the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith – reaffirmed a ban on spreading ashes in nature, but said they can be conserved in ‘sacred places’.