This is the Archdiocese of Wellington and its people, working together to deepen their faith in Jesus Christ and to develop a community which supports the good of all. Everyone is welcome, and there are many ways to be involved, through parishes, schools, chaplaincies and Catholic organizations. “The future is, most of all, in the hands of those people who recognize the other as a ‘you’ and themselves as part of an ‘us.’ We all need one other.” Pope Francis
2025 South Island Chrism Mass
It was a blessed time at our South Island Chrism Mass in Blenheim on Tuesday, April 15.
Holy Hour for Vocations
Join us on Tuesday, April 29 at 7:30pm at Sacred Heart Cathedral for a Holy Hour for vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life.
Help at North Island Chrism Mass
Students from several local schools played an important role in our North Island Chrism Mass on Wednesday, April 16.
Life in the Spirit Course
The seven-week “Life in the Spirit” course starts on Monday, May 1 at St Teresa’s Church in Karori (301 Karori Rd, Karori).
Easter Monday 2025
He is risen!
Archbishop Paul Martin Easter message 2025
Archbishop Paul Martin sends his Easter greetings and blessings, and reminds us that the resurrection is something for the present and future.
Good Friday 2025
Today is Good Friday – the day that Jesus Christ was crucified on the cross.
Collection for the Holy Places
An important message from Archbishop Paul Martin about Good Friday and supporting our brothers and sisters in the Holy Land.
Archbishop Paul Martin on Holy Week
In this video, Archbishop Paul Martin explains why Holy Week is such a special time, and encourages us to attend services in our local parishes.
WelCom community articles
WelCom September 2024
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Te Rōpu o Ngā Rangatahi o te Rūnanga o Ngā Pīhopa Katorika o Aotearoa
Representatives from the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference National Council for Young People of Aotearoa met with the New Zealand bishops at the Home of Compassion in Wellington, 20–21 August.
The council, with representatives from each diocese, meets regularly with the bishops. Its role is to advise and advocate on behalf of young Catholics in Aotearoa New Zealand.
WelCom August 2024
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A joyful and blessed homecoming to the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
The doors of the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and St Mary His Mother were opened once again this month for all the people of the Archdiocese of Wellington and beyond to return to their place of worship.
WelCom June/July 2024
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As the mother church of the diocese the Cathedral belongs to us all
Tēnā koutou katoa
The re-opening of the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart and St Mary His Mother is a wonderful opportunity for us as an archdiocese to reflect on the nature of our Church.
WelCom May 2024
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Dancing for joy at St Paul’s School 25th Jubilee
Students at St Paul’s School in Richmond danced for joy at a family picnic evening after a day of Silver Jubilee celebrations at the school on 8 April.
Cathedral reopening with a weekend of celebrations
Three days of celebrations to mark the long-waited reopening of the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Wellington will take place over the weekend of Friday 7, Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 June, 2024.
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