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 2017: News (Mary-Ann Greaney) – Cardinal John Dew commissioned Merrick Mitchell as a lay pastoral leader at a packed-out 9.30am Sunday Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Richmond on 29 January. Merrick was commissioned for the soon-to-be amalgamated parishes of Richmond, Motueka, and Takaka that will be known as Our Lady of […]
WelCom March 2017: John Robinson The purchase of a property in Johnsonville to be used as a base and outreach centre for Challenge 2000, has been announced by Fr David Kennerley sm, Provincial of the Society of Mary, and Steve O’Connor, Challenge 2000 Director. Fr Kennerley said, ‘As part of our ongoing support of Challenge 2000 […]
WelCom March 2017: Cardinal John Dew One of the most exciting initiatives I have been involved in during my time as Archbishop has been working with Sr Margaret Anne Mills and her leadership team to set up a community of Compassion Sisters in Westport. Over the last two years as I have visited the parish in […]
WelCom March 2017: Diocesan News A pōwhiri at the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Wellington, on Monday 27 February, welcomed Deacon Danny Karatea-Goddard and his wife Maru Karatea-Goddard to the Archdiocese of Wellington for Danny to begin his new Tūranga Māori appointment. Hundreds of whānau, students, staff and friends from the Diocese of Palmerston […]
WelCom March 2017: Diocesan News Fr James Lyons Some years ago at a theology refresher course, the lecturer asked us this question: What does God do? How would you reply? God creates, God loves, God forgives…. Yes, God does all of these things, but there is one continuing action of God in which he does all […]
WelCom March 2017: Diocesan News Preparation work is well underway for the Archdiocese of Wellington’s Synod in September this year. The committee has been progressing decisions and actions and the first update has been sent to parish leaders. Cardinal John Dew said in the Decree of Convocation for the Synod: ‘In convoking a Synod I am […]
WelCom March 2017: Diocesan News Every year, on the second Sunday of February, the picturesque seaside suburb of Island Bay on Wellington’s south coast sees a flotilla of fishing boats and other sea-craft of all shapes and sizes arrive to take part in the ‘Blessing of the Boats’ by local clergy. This traditional ceremony, which offers […]
WelCom March 2017: Parishes, schools, and chaplaincies that have the support of religious communities living amongst them are enriched. These stories are just some of examples of the many good works undertaken by religious through prayer, hope, retreats, education and other professional activities and support for people everywhere. Benemerenti Medal to Br Doug Dawick Esther Saldanha […]
WelCom March 2017: National News When announcing their appointment of Fr Neil Vaney as Chaplain to the Catholic Enquiry Centre late last year, the New Zealand bishops said, ‘Fr Neil brings with him significant experience in and commitment to the work of evangelisation, with a particular gift in enabling young people to hear and respond to […]
WelCom March 2017: Youth, Schools, Education Archdiocese of Wellington Bishop Viard College, Porirua St Patrick’s College, Wellington St Bernard’s College, Lower Hutt Chanel College, Masterton St Patrick’s College, Silverstream Garin College, Nelson Sacred Heart College, Lower Hutt St Mary’s College, Wellington St Catherine’s College, Kilbirnie Diocese of Palmerston North St Peter’s College Palmerston North St Joseph’s […]