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).
Pentecost Sunday Year C
Vatican II and its long beginnings and gatherings
Pope John began his famous discourse which needs to be read in its entirety, but even this was interrupted when he called to the non-Catholic observers to come and sit near him on the very edge of the sanctuary.
Co-responsible for the church: the priesthood of all the baptised
MÄories could be told of the approachability, pastoral care and humility that define our bishops. It is to be hoped that they have called some of their brother bishops to account for their scandalous behaviour.
Deed, not words – a philosophical comment on the state of the church
Was it a sign, a warning to us Catholics, that the continuing child-abuse scandal flared once again, this time during Holy Week?
A preference for deference
But employers? Now they’re different. There could a job or a promotion at stake. We think twice or even thrice before criticizing the boss. Even when we honestly think the boss is wrong, the boss is always right!
Editorial: back to basic Christian principles
Certainly it gives a blueprint for the church to do what it does best ‘ follow the example of Christ in welcoming and accompanying those who struggle in society for whatever reason.
Kevin Connors – a passion for music, youth and the Spirit
When Fr Kevin Connors speaks, one is drawn by his charisma. Everything he says about youth, the church and society’s attitude towards Catholicism is fresh and intriguing.
Year of the Priest: bishops as apostolic successors
An important issue is the relationship of the episcopate to apostleship for it is as successors to the apostles that bishops have exercised their great influence in the history of the church.
Today’s students more joyous about religion
Schools
15 May 2010
Today’s students tend to have fewer hang-ups and issues about matters of religion than those of 25 years ago making the teaching of religion and spirituality easier in the Catholic School context.