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).
Editorial: suffering and hope in Lent
This month as we begin the Lenten road through sacrifice and suffering towards the Easter celebration of Christ’s glorious resurrection, there are several examples of suffering to illustrate the gulf between the reign of God that Jesus preached and the reality of life in this sometimes greedy and punitive world.
Year of the Priest: wholly/holy human
Christian priesthood replaced the priesthood of Israel only when the Eucharist came to be understood as a bloodless sacrifice that replaced the blood sacrifices of the Temple.
Maori chaplain honoured with korowai
The Māori community of the archdiocese presented Msgr Gerard Burns, their chaplain for the past three years, with a korowai or Māori cloak, a mark of respect for his 25 years of priesthood.
Fourth Sunday of Lent Year C
Archbishop’s column Mar2010
The recent announcement that Mary MacKillop is soon to be canonised is wonderful and exciting news for the church in this part of the world.
Vatican II – between the lines
One of the great difficulties in any discussion on Vatican II is the different meanings that can be read into several passages. In this the documents of Vatican II have the same problems as many passages in the bible.
The gratitude attitude
It’s about hearing the message with new ears, seeing with new eyes, responding with joy and a deep sense of gratitude for God’s bounteous gifts! I believe that if all our parishes simply committed to stewardship as a way of life, our churches would be overflowing.
Tongans still struggling with 2009 tsunami effects
‘March is known as the month for cyclones, but Cyclone Rene hit in February and Cyclone Waka struck on New Year’s Day.’
Tools for those curly junior questions about God
Tessa was racing to Eastbourne. She had promised the children a ride on the ferry. They were late. ‘Will we make it Mum?’ comes a four-year-old voice from the back seat. ‘Just pray the ferry doesn’t leave early,’ she replied. A small silence and then ‘What’s pray, Mum?’ Tessa felt a jolt.