WelCom April 2024
To list events free, email welcom@wn.catholic.org.nz with event name, date, time, location and contact details.
Sunday 31 March
Easter Sunday – Resurrection of the Lord
Monday 8 April
Annunciation of the Lord, Solemnity
Tuesday 9 April
Te Kupenga – Catholic Leadership Institute is starting a new webinar series, ‘A Taste of Theology’, Tuesdays 5.30pm, via Zoom. One-off cost $60. CTC lecturers cover range of topics. Visit tekupenga.ac.nz/tasteoftheology to register or contact office@ctc.ac.nz or ph (09) 361 1053 for more information.
Friday 12 April
Sacred Heart Cathedral fundraising gala dinner, debate and auction, 6.30pm, St Pat’s Wellington Hall, Kilbirnie. Tickets $120 plus gst pp, or group bookings by table. Contact Bob Houston at bobhouston@xtra.co.nz or ph 0274 898017 for tickets and enquiries. Visit cathedralcampaign.org.nz for more information.
Monday 22–Saturday 27 April
Set Free + Heaven Come – events for teenagers and young adults, organised the Catholic Diocese of Hamilton, venue St Peter’s College, Cambridge. Register via Hamilton Diocese youth office: cdh-youth.squarespace.com/set-free (years 10–13) and cdh-youth.squarespace.com/heaven-come (years 18+).
Saturday 27, Sunday 28 April
Natural Fertility Management – Billings Ovulation Method training seminar, Christchurch. Go to www.billingslife.org.nz/training-seminar for information and to register.
Friday 29 April
St Peter Chanel – Patron Saint of Oceania
Sunday 5 May 2024
Seek: Explore and Discern – archdiocesan Vocations and Young Church event, 12.30pm, St Anne’s Newtown. Contact youth@wn.catholic.org.nz for more information.
Wednesday, 19–Friday 21 June
NZ Catholic Education Office Convention 2024 – TSB Arena. Wellington. Early bird registrations until 5 May. Theme: Tūhono Whakapono – Together, one faith community. Visit cathedconvention.co.nz for information.
Sunday 9 and Sunday 16 June
Love is a Decision – archdiocesan marriage preparation course for engaged couples, 10am–4pm. Go online to wn.catholic.org.nz/about/church-mission/marriage-ministries to register.
15, 16, 17 November
Sacred Heart and Redwood College Nelson reunion for past pupils and staff. Register at: redwoodsacredheart.com or contact Bernadette King-Turner at: SHReunion2024@gmail.com for information.