Sr Mary Alicus Carrigan RSM RIP
While living at Villa Joseph, she became known for taking elderly folk for a week’s holiday to the Sisters’ beach house at Paekakariki.
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).
Pet of the year brings pleasure to many
He started his community service while only a young pup, visiting St Joseph’s Home of Compassion in Silverstream.
Helena awarded
She’s in Year 13 and gives generously of her time and regularly works with and for others in her community.
Creative boost for Seatoun school library
Proceeds of a new Garden and Art Festival will go to buy new books for the St Anthony’s School library.
Support for families who have a child with a disability
Ways in which people can support families in caring for a child with a disability.
The first baby photo: just another Kodak moment or what?
Some ethical commentators speak of prenatal screening as a ‘conveyor belt’ that couples find themselves on without thinking. Many couples are totally unaware of the full implications of having an ultrasound scan.
Drawing the community together – Kathlyn’s story
The life of Kathlyn Shanahan began shakily. Her parents, Fiona and Grant Shanahan, chose to adopt her as a sibling for their son Patrick.