"Pour out upon us the power of your love.." LS 246
"For all things speak of you..." Laudato Si 246
“The entire universe speaks of God’s love…” LS 84
“The world is a joyful mystery." Laudato Si 12
“We journey through this land seeking God" LS 244
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Message from Archbishop Paul Martin SM – February 2025

It was with great joy we opened the Year of Jubilee at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart last Sunday, 26 January. 

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.

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Archbishop Paul Martin on Holy Week

Chrism Mass 2025

Holy Week 2025

North Island Chrism Mass

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Final edition: Bishops announce closure of WelCom

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ

This edition of WelCom marks the end of the publication of this magazine as a collaboration between the Archdiocese of Wellington and the Diocese of Palmerston North. We are both aware of the rich heritage of this newspaper, firstly for the Archdiocese of Wellington and then latterly as a collaboration with the Diocese of Palmerston North.

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