Teresa of Kolkata to universal calendar
Pope Francis has added the feast day of St Teresa of Kolkata to the General Roman Calendar so that her ‘Optional Memorial shall be celebrated by all on 5 September every year’.
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).
Waitangi Day Masses – recognising dignity, mana and tapu
The annual Waitangi Day Mass hosted at St Mary of the Angels has been celebrated for about 20 years. On Waitangi Day a good-sized congregation gathered again for this celebration, presided over by Archbishop Paul Martin sm.
Flood protection options for Wairoa Catholic Marae
Of all the extensive damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle, Tawhiti a Maru Marae in Wairoa was one of the communities most impacted.
New awareness, renewed Kaupapa for inclusiveness
The Palmerston North Diocese Synod synthesis last year, indicated a strong discernment from the Spirit pointing us towards doing a better job of welcome and inclusion.
Challenge 2000 appoints former Cabinet Minister and MP as new CEO
The Challenge 2000 Board, leadership team, whānau and supporters have welcomed Poto Williams as their new CEO. Poto, a former Member of Parliament and Cabinet Minister, has a long association with NGOs throughout Aotearoa New Zealand and being committed to serving on society’s margins. Poto takes over the reins from acting CEO and founder Kitty McKinley.
2025 clergy moves announced
Archbishop Paul Martin sm and Bishop John Adams announced in December 2024 the following clergy and seminarian appointments for the Archdiocese of Wellington and the Diocese of Palmerston North for 2025.
A love as precious as platinum
A couple who have spent 70 years together between the Palmerston North and Hamilton dioceses, recently celebrated their platinum wedding anniversary among family and friends.
Papal award for ‘taonga’ of Central Hawke’s Bay parish
Members of the Holy Trinity Parish community of Waipukurau in Central Hawke’s Bay, celebrated the awarding of a Papal Medal to Hamish Kynoch, on 1 December last year.
Carmel’s ruby jubilee
Carmel Cole rndm celebrated her ruby jubilee (40 years) in Dannevirke on 7 December among a large crowd at St Joseph Church joining her for her special day.
Parishioner writes oratorio about Elizabeth
While there are many great oratorios, particularly the Messiah and Bach’s Christmas Oratorio, the wonderful events that happened to Elizabeth have not been musically celebrated in the same way.