Reflections

We mourn and pray for Bishop Owen Dolan of the Diocese of Palmerston North, who died yesterday.

Bishop Owen spent most of his pastoral career in the Archdiocese. He was our Vicar General from 1981-1990. In addition, he was on the Archdiocesan Commission for Evangelisation, Justice & Development, and Chairman of the Senate of Priests.

Bishop Owen was appointed Coadjutor Bishop of Palmerston North in 1995.

We pray eternal rest for Bishop Owen, and offer our prayers and sympathy to the priests and people of the Diocese of Palmerston North and his family. We also give thanks for his generous ministry as a priest and bishop. ... See MoreSee Less

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Message from Archbishop Paul Martin SM – Death of Pope Francis

At this time as we mourn the death of Pope Francis and pray for his eternal rest we are also deeply grateful for his leadership of our Church.

Litany of the Saints for the Conclave

Let us unite our prayers that the Holy Spirit will give wisdom and insight to all those who enter the Conclave.

Death of Bishop Owen Dolan

We mourn and pray for Bishop Owen Dolan of the Diocese of Palmerston North.

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Anzac Day 2025

Understanding Change, Loss, and Grief Community Seminar

2025 South Island Chrism Mass

Holy Hour for Vocations

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Final edition: Bishops announce closure of WelCom

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ

This edition of WelCom marks the end of the publication of this magazine as a collaboration between the Archdiocese of Wellington and the Diocese of Palmerston North. We are both aware of the rich heritage of this newspaper, firstly for the Archdiocese of Wellington and then latterly as a collaboration with the Diocese of Palmerston North.