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Message from the Archbishop

Catholic Social Services Annual Appeal 2026

November is Catholic Social Services’ Annual Appeal – and we’re asking for your help in supporting our work giving hope to those who need it most.

Archbishop Paul explains how to help those in need, and help people feel belonging.

Donate to the Appeal here:

Donate – Catholic Archdiocese of Wellington

Community Stories

Support the Catholic Social Services Annual Appeal

Support the Catholic Social Services Annual Appeal

Help us help people feel belonging, and so Catholic Social Services can continue supporting people and their whānau who need help.

Tuākana 2027 applications now open

Tuākana 2027 applications now open

Tuākana is a 20-hour paid Youth Ministry opportunity for young adults aged 18 to 24.

Missionary Sisters of St Peter Claver plant sale

Missionary Sisters of St Peter Claver plant sale

The Missionary Sisters of St Peter Claver are hosting a plant sale supporting important work caring for the poor.

Called & Equipped adult formation programme 2027

Join us on an exciting formation journey that offers personal faith formation and equips you for ministry.

Combined All Souls’ Day service at Sacred Heart Cathedral

Everyone is invited to a combined Anglican and Catholic All Souls Day Service at Sacred Heart Cathedral at 6pm on Monday, 2nd November.

WelCom Issue 15 out

The latest WelCom is out.

New Zealand Catholic Bishops 2026 General Election statement

New Zealand's Catholic Bishops, including Archbishop Paul, have published a statement ahead of the November 7 General Election.

More community stories

Upcoming events in the Archdiocese

Love is a Decision – November 1

Love is a Decision – November 1

November 1, 2026

10:00 AM

Homage to Te Raukura: an evening of performance and reflection on Parihaka day

Homage to Te Raukura: an evening of performance and reflection on Parihaka day

November 5, 2026

6:30 PM

St Mary of the Angels

Love is a Decision – November 8

Love is a Decision – November 8

November 8, 2026

10:00 AM

Reflection day: Being One with Earth at St Joseph’s Church

Reflection day: Being One with Earth at St Joseph’s Church

November 14, 2026

10:00 AM

St Joseph’s Church

Exalt: Christ the King 2026 at Sacred Heart Cathedral

Exalt: Christ the King 2026 at Sacred Heart Cathedral

November 21, 2026

10:30 AM

Sacred Heart Cathedral

Missionary Sisters of St Peter Claver plant sale

Missionary Sisters of St Peter Claver plant sale

November 21, 2026

12:00 PM

Missionary Sisters of St Peter Claver convent grounds

Online safeguarding workshop

Online safeguarding workshop

November 23, 2026

12:00 PM

Online

Online safeguarding workshop

Online safeguarding workshop

November 24, 2026

7:00 PM

Online

Greccio: The Song at Wellington College

Greccio: The Song at Wellington College

December 5, 2026

2:00 PM

Wellington College