Welcom Archive 2007-2026

The Archdiocese of Wellington’s Catholic Foundation Board has restructured the focus of the grants it makes available to the archdiocese community, towards spiritual growth and development.

Fr Craig Butler, parish priest for the Catholic Parish of Whanganui – Te Parihi Katoria Ki Whanganui, recently spoke to parishioners at St Mary’s Parish Centre about his experiences in Rome the Synod on Synodality and travels that followed.

During a special time at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit midday Mass on Friday 3 May, Kevin Frost was installed as the new Conference President for Palmerston North, taking over from Rose Semmens. Two new members, Rick Field and James Kissell, were also commissioned. 

Patrick Shanahan, a Wellington-born baritone and parishioner at Te Awakairangi Parish in Lower Hutt, has recently completed his Bachelor of Music with Honours in vocal performance at The New Zealand School of Music – Te Kōkī, at Victoria University of Wellington.

Speaking to the Confirmation candidates Archbishop Paul reminded them, as well as everyone in the congregation, that the values displayed behind the altar during Mass, are sealed in us by the Holy Spirit through the Sacrament of Confirmation: love, peace, kindness, faithfulness, gentleness, chastity, patience, humility, generosity, joy, goodness and self-control.

The 2024 Clergy Jubilee Mass was held at Ss Peter and Paul Church Lower Hutt on 6 July, marking significant milestones of priestly ministry by the jubilarians. It was also a Mass of thanksgiving for Cardinal John Dew following his retirement from his role as the Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Wellington last year.

The sun was shining, and the air was filled with warm festivity. The winter chill was no match for the colourful celebration of Fr Donal Hornsey’s 60th year of ordination was held at Te Awakairangi Parish on 6 July. 

Archbishop Paul Martin sm has announced the appointment of Mr Chris Ward as the Director of Catholic Social Services for the Archdiocese of Wellington.