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).
Caritas Challenge is an annual event for schools and youth groups across New Zealand to raise awareness of social justice issues and the extreme challenges faced by people living in poverty. Participants take part in a fun, practical experience where for a limited time, and in a safe and small way they get to experience the hardships faced by people in their daily lives.
YCC Day – Friday 30 June, help 800 plus students at Oecusse School in Timor-Leste, whose school doesn’t have working toilets. Resources early Term 2: caritas.org.nz/ycc-day Competitions KAITIAKI2SHARE: Act Today for a Better Tomorrow. Closing date 13 June. SINGout4JUSTICE: Closing date 1 August. More info: caritas.org.nz
‘For those fatigued following the floods, may you lean on the strength of loved ones to carry you into another day.’
To help be that strength and wanting to show mafana – care and love – for people who had suffered during Cyclone Gabrielle, Holy Family School, Porirua held a non-uniform day. Students were asked to gift a gold coin.
YAFA – ‘Youth Allowed, Faith Aloud’ – had a successful first session for 2023 last month, hosted by St Mary’s College. Over 200 students attended.
‘Love is a Decision’ is a programme, offered to engaged couples over two consecutive Sundays in June, by the Archdiocese of Wellington’s Marriage Ministry’s Church Mission Team. The course covers theories in family culture, personality development, relationship dynamics, goal setting, intimate communication and problem solving, with the aim being to support couples to reflect together […]
Winter concert with Fr Chris Skinner sm, 2pm–4pm, Sunday 11 June at Ss Peter and Paul Church, Lower Hutt. Tickets $30 plus booking fee online at www.trybooking.co.nz/NHZ
Changemakers Resettlement Forum invites you to join celebrations for World Refugee Day, Saturday 18 June, 11.30am–3.30pm, at South Wellington Intermediate School, 30 Te Wharepōuri St, Berhampore. Children’s activities, cultural food, photo exhibition, craft and ethnic products on sale and interactive cultural performances. Free entry and food. Buses are available from Porirua, Upper Hutt and Lower […]
Thursday 3 August 2023, 9.30am–4.30pm, St Mary of the Angels Parish Hall, Boulcott St, Wellington Central. This is an opportunity to learn about safeguarding in the Catholic Church. Safeguarding is about promoting an environment of relational safety, which respects the dignity of each person, focused on the protection of children and vulnerable adults from abuse […]
WelCom May 2023 If you would like your event listed free on this page, please email an outline to welcom@wn.catholic.org.nz including name of event, date, time, location and contact. Monday 1 May Feast of St Joseph the Worker. Saturday 6 May Retreat for mothers – ‘In the Potter’s Hands’, 10am to 3.30pm, Our Lady’s Home […]
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