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Message from the Archbishop

Message from Archbishop Paul for September 2026

Archbishop Paul shares his message for September, reminding us of the Season of Creation and caring for the world and each other. He also reminds us of Social Justice Week, taking place 6-12 September, and events leading up to parliamentary elections in November.

Check out these Social Justice Week resources from Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand:

https://www.caritas.org.nz/social-justice-week

Community Stories

Shared spring dinner to support the Missionary Sisters of St Peter Claver

Shared spring dinner to support the Missionary Sisters of St Peter Claver

The Sisters of St Peter Claver are holding a shared spring dinner fundraiser.

Celebration of 200 years of the Cenacle at Our Lady of Kāpiti Church

Celebration of 200 years of the Cenacle at Our Lady of Kāpiti Church

You are invited to join the Cenacle Sisters Community to celebrate 200 years since the founding of the Cenacle in France.

Housing Election Forum and livestream

Housing Election Forum and livestream

Join church leaders, community voices, and political representatives for a unique forum on one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most pressing challenges: housing.

OCIA workshop for coordinators

The Church Mission group are facilitating a workshop explaining the process of the Order of Christian Initiation (OCIA).

ADW Young Church Network Gathering at St Joseph’s, Mount Victoria

Come join us for an afternoon of fellowship, discussion and reflection surrounding our young people

National Centennial Mass for Venerable Meri Hohepa Suzanne Aubert at St Mary of the Angels

A special commemorative Mass, celebrated by New Zealand's Catholic Bishops, is to be held for Venerable Meri Hohepa Suzanne Aubert.

Multicultural Mass at Sacred Heart Cathedral

Join us for a vibrant multicultural Mass at Sacred Heart.

More community stories

Upcoming events in the Archdiocese

Online safeguarding workshop

Online safeguarding workshop

September 21, 2026

7:00 PM

Online

Housing Election Forum at Wellington Cathedral of St Paul

Housing Election Forum at Wellington Cathedral of St Paul

September 23, 2026

6:30 PM

Wellington Cathedral of St Paul

XLT Wellington at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Tawa

XLT Wellington at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Tawa

September 25, 2026

7:00 PM

Our Lady of Fatima Church

Celebration of 200 years of the Cenacle at Our Lady of Kāpiti Church

Celebration of 200 years of the Cenacle at Our Lady of Kāpiti Church

September 26, 2026

5:00 PM

Our Lady of Kāpiti Church

Multicultural Mass at Sacred Heart Cathedral

Multicultural Mass at Sacred Heart Cathedral

September 27, 2026

2:00 PM

Sacred Heart Cathedral

Online safeguarding workshop

Online safeguarding workshop

September 28, 2026

12:00 PM

Online

OCIA workshop for coordinators

OCIA workshop for coordinators

October 3, 2026

9:00 AM

Connolly Hall

National Centennial Mass for Venerable Meri Hohepa Suzanne Aubert at St Mary of the Angels

National Centennial Mass for Venerable Meri Hohepa Suzanne Aubert at St Mary of the Angels

October 4, 2026

2:00 PM

St Mary of the Angels

Online safeguarding workshop

Online safeguarding workshop

October 5, 2026

12:00 PM

Online

Shared spring dinner to support the Missionary Sisters of St Peter Claver

Shared spring dinner to support the Missionary Sisters of St Peter Claver

October 10, 2026

6:00 PM

St. Anne’s Church, Newtown

Chris Skinner with James Lyons: An afternoon of music and stories at Home of Compassion

Chris Skinner with James Lyons: An afternoon of music and stories at Home of Compassion

October 11, 2026

2:00 PM

Home of Compassion

St Benedict’s School 75th Jubilee

St Benedict’s School 75th Jubilee

October 22, 2026

12:00 AM