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).
Dear Lord Jesus Christ, Right before your Ascension into Heaven you told your apostles to be His witnesses to the ends of the earth upon receiving the Holy Spirit. May I be similarly inspired to spread your Gospel message in word and deed, according to your will for me. And may I do so prudently […]
Fifth Sunday of Easter – John 14:1-12 ¹ Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God; have faith also in me. ² In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If there were not, would I have told you that I am going to prepare […]
Last month, WelCom began a series of exploring titles of Mary, the Mother of Jesus, in the Litany of Loreto which dates from 1531. The first was Mary as ‘Mirror of Justice’. Here are two more, placed in a context relevant to the experiences and aspirations of today’s Christians, by Fr James Lyons.
Throughout May, the month dedicated to the Blessed Mother Mary, many images of Our Lady are visited in dedicated garden settings in places around the world.
The month of May is a time when the People of God express particular love and devotion for the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is traditional in this month to pray the Rosary at home with the family.
During the month of May 2023 Pope Francis’ intention is: for Church movements and groups. We pray that Church movements and groups may rediscover their mission of evangelisation each day, placing their own charisms at the service of needs in the world.
St John’s College, Hastings, Junior Canoe Polo team were crowned national champions, and its senior team captain won top scorer at the 2023 New Zealand Secondary School Championship and Cup held in Hawke’s Bay, 24–26 March.
The SGCNZ University of Otago Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival takes place annually. [SGCNZ is the Shakespeare Globe Centre New Zealand.] Hundreds of students take part in regional events around the country.
Challenge 2000 is a Catholic, Gospel-based professional and dynamic youth development, community and family social work agency. The Challenge whānau of over 40 staff work mainly throughout the Wellington region, providing services and programmes to children, young people, families and community groups.
On 4 April, St Theresa’s Catholic School in Plimmerton was able to ‘move it’ for our Caritas Challenge. It was a beautiful day with the sun shining. Thank you to our Year 6 Caritas Leaders – Jorja-Maree, Dante, Bella, Alisa, Izzy and Mila – who led each class and made sure there were children walking non-stop throughout the day, including morning tea and lunchtime.