Archbishop Paul shares his message from the latest issue of WelCom, highlighting a letter from Fr Dennis Nacorda from the parish of the Wairarapa about reflecting on what it means to be a parish.
We are the Catholic community of the lower North and upper South Islands of Aotearoa New Zealand, following Jesus Christ by celebrating and sharing faith, growing in community, caring for our common home, and working for justice and peace.
Community Stories
Next marriage preparation courses coming up
The next in-person course of Love is a Decision is in September.
Ars Celebrandi – The Art of Celebrating Mass videos available
Recordings of Fr Paul Turner's seminar "Ars Celebrandi - The Art of Celebrating Mass" are available for a limited time.
No Voice Uncounted online webinar on 11 August
The Ecology, Justice and Peace Commission has endorsed Common Grace’s ‘Leave No Voice Uncounted’ initiative, encouraging participation in democracy.
Upcoming events in the Archdiocese
Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Petone
August 15, 2026
2:30 PM
Sacred Heart Petone
Online safeguarding workshop
August 17, 2026
12:00 PM
Online
Marriage seminar at Connolly Hall
August 19, 2026
6:30 PM
Connolly Hall
Online safeguarding workshop
August 24, 2026
7:00 PM
Online
Online safeguarding workshop
August 25, 2026
6:30 PM
Holy Hour for vocations at Sacred Heart Cathedral
August 25, 2026
7:30 PM
Sacred Heart Cathedral
St Thomas More Church reflection
August 29, 2026
11:00 AM
St Thomas More Church
St Thomas More Church closing Mass
August 30, 2026
4:00 PM
St Thomas More Church
Living wage election forum at Naenae College
September 2, 2026
6:00 PM
Naenae College
Catholic Foundation Mass at St Joseph’s, Mount Victoria
September 3, 2026
10:30 AM
St Joseph’s Church
Ordination to the priesthood of Deacon Emilio Capin
September 5, 2026
11:00 AM
Sacred Heart Cathedral
Love is a Decision – September 6
September 6, 2026
10:00 AM