Creative ways to lead parishes
Ideas from an international conference on pastoral leadership.
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 inspires parish with collective ministry
Parishes Annette Sivak 12 August 2008 On the first Pentecost, Jesus said, ‘As the Father sent me, so am I sending you’, to his apostles in a closed room. On May 10, 2008, he said these words again, through the gospel, to the parish of St Peter Chanel, Motueka. That evening Archbishop John Dew blessed […]
20th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
Paul to the beloved Philippian community
The language is deeply personal as Paul describes his own life and situation, his love and concern for the Philippian community, and his wish to challenge them to live a life worthy of the gospel.
Kiwis at World Youth Day
Sydney became a huge festival as weather and goodwill combined to welcome the pope and 223 000 pilgrims.
Seek the treasure of your heart
Heath Hutton presented this reflection at Sunday Mass at Ss Peter and Paul, Johnsonville, on Sunday July 27.
Reflecting on World Youth Day
Amy Dawson of St Joseph’s, Upper Hutt, returned from World Youth Day in Sydney fired up with the joys of the event. She shared some of what she had learnt with the congregation the following Sunday.
Archbishop’s column: Grace in spades for World Youth Day
I have no doubt that grace was multiplied among us during our hosting of World Youth Day Pilgrims from several countries for ‘Days in the Diocese’.
Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A
Editorial: August 2008
An ongoing challenge for the church will be in building on the momentum of 223 000 young people keen to pursue their interest in the institution and its issues.