WelCom August 2024
The 2024 Clergy Jubilee Mass was held at Ss Peter and Paul Church Lower Hutt on 6 July, marking significant milestones of priestly ministry by the jubilarians. It was also a Mass of thanksgiving for Cardinal John Dew following his retirement from his role as the Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Wellington last year. This was an expression of gratitude for the many years of his ministry and service rendered to the local and universal Church.
The celebrations began with Mass presided by Archbishop Paul Martin sm. Fellowship and refreshments among the clergy followed at the Silverstream Retreat Centre in Lower Hutt.
| Archdiocese of Wellington priestly jubilees 2024 | |
| John Loft sm | 70 years |
| Dennis Collins | 65 years |
| Michael Steller | 65 years |
| Pat Dooley sm | 65 years |
| David Orange | 60 years |
| Don Hornsey ssc | 60 years |
| Tikoua Kautu | 25 years |