If you would like to submit an event to be added, please email info@wn.catholic.org.nz.
Friday 5 July
Caritas YCC Day – Catholic schools’ non-uniform, gold-coin fundraising day to help provide furniture and resources for students at Holy Trinity School in PNG. See video online with New Zealand’s bishops encouraging students to take part: tinyurl.com/YCC-Day-Bishops-Video. Resources at: caritas.org.nz/ycc-day Saturday 6, Sunday 7 July
Saturday 6 – Sunday 7 July
“Ko Te Tiriti Mai Rano: The Treaty is Always Speaking. A Covenant for the Generations” 9:30am-3pm, 6/7 July, Home of Compassion, Island Bay. A two day hui to deepen understanding and appreciation of Te Tiriti/ the Treaty and related issues from the perspective of Catholic Social Teaching. Presentations from speakers will be followed by small group reflection and a plenary session. Participants can attend one or both days with daily registration by koha. Lunch provided. For more information and to register contact Deirdre Meskill d.meskill@wn.catholic.org.nz .
6 July Te Tiriti in the light of Catholic Social Teaching; Te Tiriti as Covenant
7 July A Guide to using te reo in Liturgy and in daily life; What does a bicultural future look like? What blessings can we hope for?
The hui is organised by Christian Life Community and the Archdiocesan Bicultural Relationships Committee of the Ecology, Justice and Peace Commission.
Sunday 14 July
Day of Prayer for Seafarers.
Tuesday 16 – Thursday 18 July
Spoken Retreat 2024 – Life Teen of Whanganui, New Plymouth and Wellington joint mini-camp for teens year 9 up, second week of school holidays. Contact Rain at youth.cpow@gmail.com for more information.
Saturday 20 July
COME AND SEE Vocations Morning for young men discerning priesthood will be held at Viard House on Saturday 20th July, starting with 8:30am Mass at Sacred Heart Cathedral. Archbishop Paul and Fr Patrick will host this event. To register email l.hensel@wn.catholic.org.nz.
Saturday 27 July
Prayer for Wellington – An Afternoon of Worship, Adoration, and Prayer. Prayer intention: To pray for the Archdiocese, and all the people of Wellington. 1pm – 3.30pm at the Sacred Heart Cathedral, Wellington. Organised by Current of Grace.
Sunday 28 July
World Day of Prayer for Grandparents and the Elderly.
Sundays 28 July, 4, 11, 18, 25 August
Ignatian retreat in daily life – CLC Wellington invites you to ‘Inner Peace in Divine Love’ retreat over five Sunday afternoons, Cardinal McKeefrey School, 66 Albermarle Rd, Wilton, Wellington. Contact Sarah Dench at sarahdench@yahoo.com or mob 021 081 444 24 for more information.
Saturday 17 August
Liturgy Workshops #3 – The Sunday Eucharist: Liturgy of the Eucharist. 10am – 12pm, St Joseph’s Mt Victoria. These workshops are for anyone interested in liturgy and presented by Fr Patrick Bridgman, Liturgy Advisor for the Archdiocese.
Friday 30 August – Sunday 1 September
Life Teen Leadership Convention. This August Life Teen Aotearoa is partnering with the Wellington Archdiocese to run the Life Teen Leadership Convention for those serving in youth ministry with young people. Read more.
Sunday 8 and 15 September
‘Love is a Decision’ – marriage preparation programme. Archdiocesan course for engaged couples planning their weddings. Location in Wellington region to be confirmed. Register here. For more information visit our website or contact marriage@wn.catholic.org.nz.
Wednesday 16 October
Liturgy Workshop #4 – The Sunday Eucharist: It’s Impact on our Lives. 7pm – 9pm, St Theresa’s, Plimmerton. These workshops are for anyone interested in liturgy and presented by Fr Patrick Bridgman, Liturgy Advisor for the Archdiocese.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.
Regular events
- Compassion Soup Kitchen meals. The Compassion Soup Kitchen is continuing to serve meals to anyone who needs them; 7.45am – 8.45am & 4.45pm-5.45pm, Monday to Saturday at 132 Tory Street, Wellington. Contact 04 385 9299 if you have any questions.
- Craft Group: Every Thursday 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm (Starts 7 Mar – Ends 12 Dec 2024). Our Lady’s Home of Compassion 2 Rhine Street, Island Bay, Wellington. Bring a project you’re working on and join our friendly and informal group for our weekly gathering. For more information contact ph. (04) 383-7769 or events@compassion.org.nz
- Quiet Days Second Thursday of every month 10:30 am – 2:30 pm (Starts 14 Mar – Ends 10 Oct 2024). Our Lady’s Home of Compassion 2 Rhine Street, Island Bay, Wellington. A time for gentle reflection on insights from the life and works of Venerable Suzanne Aubert. There is no fee, however, a koha is greatly appreciated. Registration: sr.sue@compassion.org.nz
- Taizé: First Friday of every month 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm (Starts 01 Mar – Ends 6 Dec 2024). Where: The Chapel of Our Lady of Compassion, 2 Rhine Street, Island Bay, Wellington. A reflective time with simple songs and scripture that brings us to stillness and silence. All are welcome.
- Miha: Sunday 11:00 am (Starts 11 Feb – Ends 15 Dec 2024). Where: The Chapel of Our Lady of Compassion, 2 Rhine Street, Island Bay, Wellington. Join us for our Sunday mass in Te reo Māori.
- Mass/ Morning Prayer: Every Wednesday and Thursday at 8:30 am (Starts 07 Feb – Ends 21 Dec 2024). Where: The Chapel of Our Lady of Compassion, 2 Rhine Street, Island Bay, Wellington. Join us for a contemplative morning mass to start the day.
- Christian Meditation Every Monday 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Thursday 11:00 am – 12:00 pm (Starts 08 Feb Ends 19 Dec 2024). Where: The Chapel of Our Lady of Compassion, 2 Rhine Street, Island Bay, Wellington. An ancient form of contemplative prayer, deeply anchored in the teachings of the early Christian desert fathers and mothers. All welcome.