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).
The Seeking Feet is an intriguing mix of Māori, Irish, Scottish and Austrian. The feet themselves belong to a young Irishman, Tim Malone, born in Belfast in the 19th century, who sails to New Zealand and marries into a family from Tolaga Bay.
The government is seeking submissions on proposals to change Easter trading laws just months after two private members’ bills were defeated.
Fr Kevin Neal, formerly of Stratford, now living and recuperating in Hawke’s Bay, continues his account of a long and sometimes frustrating return to health after a stroke.
In postmodern thinking one is always moving whether it be through the various stages of maturation or through the messiness of the crises life brings us.
Everyone at the hui agreed that working in the area of justice can sometimes seem like voices in the wilderness and it was encouraging to share with others and discover the commitment that many give to respond to the church’s call to work for justice and peace.
Dr Philip Nitschke shows ‘an appalling understanding’ of the needs of the terminally ill.
Sr Maryanne Kolkia from Mercy Works in PNG and Manindra Malla from Nepal are here in February to talk about their work in helping people build self-reliance and community.
The course was developed to enable participants to know and understand themselves better, to deepen their faith, enrich their knowledge of Jesus Christ, the scriptures, the church and its teachings.
Called to be ambassadors of Christ and to take the message of love to those you serve.
A reflection on indulgences and whether they have a place in today’s church.