Climate of fear grips West Bank
The New Zealand-born vice chancellor of Bethlehem University, Br Peter Bray fsc, says a climate of fear has enveloped the West Bank as violence there threatens to explode in addition to the war on Gaza.
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).
Archbishop Paul Martin sm presented with symbolic Metropolitan’s pallium
Archbishop of Wellington Paul Martin sm received his Metropolitan Archbishop’s pallium and also blessed the iconic Holy Mary Mother of God artwork during the same 5pm Mass at St Mary of the Angels Church in Wellington, on Sunday 5 November.
Architectural gem almost fully polished
The revitalised columns and frontage of Sacred Heart Cathedral, signal the approach of the long-awaited reopening of this Archdiocesan treasure.
Neuro specialist addresses post-Cyclone Gabrielle trauma issues
The Diocese of Palmerston North in collaboration with Frontiers of Hope Director Michael Hempseed, brought neuro and trauma specialist Dr Andy Harkin to Napier for a workshop, for mental-health practitioners working with people affected by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Te Kahu o te Ora: A Consistent Ethic of Life
The landmark New Zealand bishops’ teaching document Te Kahu o te Ora: A Consistent Ethic of Life is now available online as an easy-to-read flip book, reached from a button on the NZCBC home page: catholic.org.nz or from: catholic.org.nz/resources/te-kahu/
Ukrainian Eparchy launches ‘good news’ website
The Ukrainian Catholic Church in Australia, New Zealand and Oceania has launched a new website, which Bishop Mykola Bychok, Eparch of Melbourne, invites everyone to visit at: catholicukes.au
Archbishop Novatus Rugambwa
The Apostolic Nuncio Archbishop Novatus Rugambwa suffered a severe stroke in October and has been seriously ill in hospital.
Knights celebrate centenary
Two men from the Wellington Archdiocese were honoured at the Knights of the Southern Cross New Zealand (KSCNZ) centenary celebrations, held at St Francis Friary in Auckland in August.
Synod synthesis on ‘synodality’ report
The first session of the Synod on Synodality concluded with a report synthesising the discussions and reflections in Rome over the month of October.
Multimedia version of Synod Letter
A multimedia version of the Letter to the People of God from the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops has been released to complement the Synod participants’ text.