Pip Baxter RIP
To my mind Pip was a saint who displayed heroic faith and extraordinary grace.
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).
Mary Gormly RSM RIP
The word ‘love’ came up frequently in conversations with Mary. ‘I realise my life has been surrounded in love.’
Farewell Sr Paula
‘I would put her down as one of New Zealand’s great human rights campaigners.’
Lorna Bergin RIP
Lorna was known for her courage. While she had a warm and ready smile, she also knew great suffering.
A taonga rests – haere ra Fr Bernie
St Teresa’s church in Karori was packed on Monday October 13, when the archdiocese farewelled this much loved priest.
From prison to grace
‘I needed something to challenge my mind. God sends us prophets who enter our life’s journey. My own prophet was the Catholic Chaplain who asked if I wanted to read the course outline for Walk by Faith.’
Stroke changes retreat experience
I have great difficulty in concentrating and very little short-term memory. Both of these are required quite extensively on a retreat.
Spring a time of hope for young
I don’t believe that a WYD legacy will mean thousands of young people in church on Sunday mornings. The life, mission and work of the Catholic faith community is so much more than attending Mass.
Feast of Christ the King Year A
Book Review: Celebrating St Paul
His greetings were genuine expressions of love and concern for people he came to regard as his very dear children, having given birth to them through his preaching of the gospel.