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
RIP Fr Kevin Purcell
Fr Kevin passed away peacefully on Saturday 21 December 2024 at Bupa Whitby. Rosary will be recited at 7pm on Thursday 26 December 2024 at Our Lady of Kāpiti Church,…
Letter from Archbishop Paul Martin SM to the parishioners of the Archdiocese
18th December 2024 To the Parishioners in the Archdiocese Dear brothers and sisters This year has flown by, and you have all been in my prayers, particularly as we approach…
Christmas Mass Times 2024
Christmas Mass times for across the Archdiocese which covers the Greater Wellington region up to Levin and the top of the South Island down to Kaikōura are listed below. A PDF download is also available at the end of this page.
Watch: Christmas Message from Archbishop Paul Martin SM
Archbishop Paul Martin SM shares a video message in the lead up to Christmas. Read Archbishop Paul’s letter to parishioners of the Archdiocese released on 18 December here: https://www.wn.catholic.org.nz/adw_co… Christmas…
Archdiocesan Hours over the Christmas Break
The office will be closed from 3.00pm on Friday 20 December 2024 until Wednesday 8 January 2025.
Clergy Appointment List 2025
6 December 2024 The Clergy Appointment List for the Archdiocese of Wellington was released today.
Archbishop’s Appeal 2024: Supporting our Seminarians
Throughout December, Archbishop Paul invites you to contribute to the Archbishop’s Appeal, which supports the formation of our Archdiocesan seminarians. Your generous donations will help cover the costs of their…
Sunday Mass | 1st Sunday of Advent
Sunday 1 December 2024 First Sunday of Advent at the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. At any time and place, you can make a spiritual communion. We encourage you…
Vacancies
Vacancies within the Archdiocese and other Catholic organisations.
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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Get Involved
The Catholic Archdiocese of Wellington is a community of communities – parishes, schools, organizations, informal groups all play a part in the life of the people of the Archdiocese. Find out about some of the ways you can be involved, our events, and how to donate.