Providing pastoral care for seafarers
“14 July 2024 is Sea Sunday in the Church’s liturgical calendar when we are encouraged to pray for seafarers and fishers and give thanks for their vital role in our lives.”
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).
Bishops send latest New Zealand Synod consultation document to Rome
A new consultation document prepared as part of the Holy Father’s Synod 2021–2024 process has been sent to Rome. Titled Towards October 2024, it includes Catholic voices from around Aotearoa New Zealand.
NZCEO Convention 2024
The New Zealand Catholic Education Office is holding its first convention since 2018 for Catholic Education professionals. The convention will be at the TSB Arena. Wellington from Wednesday 19 to Friday 21 June. The theme is: Tūhono Whakapono – Together, One Faith Community.
Recommendations delivered to Government
The Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry delivered on 30 May 2024 recommendations to Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden, as required by the inquiry’s Terms of Reference.
Te Tiriti | The Treaty and Catholic Social Teaching
What does Catholic Social Teaching have to offer in the ongoing and divisive debates around Te Tiriti | The Treaty, the place of te reo in public life or biculturalism? Well, quite a lot in the view of two Catholic groups in the archdiocese.
Te Hao Nui-Launch Out’s newest graduate
Telesia Alaimoana celebrated her recent completion of Te Hao Nui-Launch Out lay leadership programme, at a Mass and reception at her St Pius X Church, Our Lady of Hope Parish, Titahi Bay, on Saturday 11 May.
QSM recipient for services to interfaith communities Government House Investiture
Dr Mary Eastham of Feilding was bestowed a Queen’s Service Medal for services to interfaith communities on the King’s Birthday and Coronation Honours List in June 2023. She received her QSM at the Investiture Ceremony at Government House on 22 May.
WelCom readership survey
Reuben Norris, General Manager for the Archdiocese of Wellington, will be conducting a survey over the next few weeks among WelCom readers within the archdiocese. The survey is intended to gauge readers’ views about how they may prefer to receive news and information and how the diocese can generally improve its communications with parishioners.Reuben will […]
Big turnout for baby clothing
Over 200 families had a ‘baby clothing boost’ in February with a Free Baby Clothing event in Naenae, organised by Greenstone Doors Trust.
According to General Manager Wendy Hill, this was the biggest turnout of people yet to a ‘free day’ of pre-loved baby clothing, toys and equipment, which she credits in part to the radio and social media advertising and to the generous space available at the St Bernadette’s Parish Hall in Naenae.
Day out for Fr Dave
Thanks to the generosity of Challenge 2000 in Johnsonville, Fr David Orange was able to enjoy a day out last month from his new place of residence at Aroha Rest Home in Taita. After suffering a stroke in December, and losing the use of his left side, it was the first time in five months that Dave was able to enjoy the fresh air of Lower Hutt.