You are invited to an evening of encounter with our natural environment.
The relic of St Carlo Acutis was welcomed to Sacred Heart Cathedral with a mihi whakatau and kawe mate.
You are invited to an evening of prayer through the chants of Taizé at St Francis of Assisi Ohariu Parish.
Are you a young man who feels God might be calling you? Or do you know a young man for whom this might be the case?
Viard College and St Pat's Silverstream were two of the schools students came from to visit Sacred Heart Cathedral and see the relic of St Carlo Acutis.
God bless everyone who visited Sacred Heart Cathedral on Monday, 8 June in the presence of the relic of St Carlo Acutis.
Last Sunday Archbishop Paul had the privilege of meeting with Sr Mary Joseph, the Superior General of the Missionaries of Charity.
Join Julianne Hickey and Michael Stewart for a free online webinar.
The relic of St Carlo Acutis is still in Wellington at Sacred Heart Cathedral - and you can pop by and learn more about St Carlo and eucharistic miracles.
The relic of St Carlo Acutis has arrived in Wellington.
This weekend we welcome a relic of St Carlo Acutis, the first millennial saint! But who was he?
The Friends of Mount Street Cemetery is hosting their AGM here at the Archdiocese offices on Thursday, June 11.
The EJP has joined several faith and civil society organisations in signing the Living Wage Cities Charter.
The Ecology, Justice and Peace Commission is endorsing a resource on Cost of Living issues.
Please join us at Sacred Heart Cathedral for the Feast of the Sacred Heart!
Archdiocese of Wellington Ecology, Justice and Peace Commission Chair Jim McAloon shares reflections on Pope Leo's first encyclical.
Fr Barry Scannell SM celebrated the club’s Annual Mass at the club’s Hataitai clubrooms on Sunday, 31 May.
Catholic Schools Education Services is seeking a passionate Religious Education Advisor (Primary)!
This Saturday (June 6) is a Vocations Morning!
We are honoured to host a relic of St Carlo Acutis, the first millennial saint, this weekend at Sacred Heart Cathedral.
St Thomas More Church in Wilton will be closing in August.
We are honoured to host a relic of St Carlo Acutis, the first millennial saint, from Sunday, 7th June to Tuesday, 9th June at Sacred Heart Cathedral!
If you're keen to support the mahi of our Catholic Social Services, check them out.
God bless our new Catholics!
Pope Leo has released his first Encyclical, about AI and the importance of safeguarding our humanity amid this era of profound technological change.
Let us give thanks for the beautiful diversity in our Archdiocese.
Congratulations to Bernadette Patelesio fpr completing the Te Hao Nui – Launch Out formation programme!
We are honoured to host a relic of St Carlo Acutis, the first millennial saint!
The latest WelCom is out!
Catholic Schools Education Services are looking for an Administrator!
It's the 150th Anniversary of the first Catholic resident priest in the Wairarapa!
We have our next Late Night Mass for Young People coming up.
St Francis de Sales Church has celebrated 60 years of serving the community.
Welcome to cadw.nz!
If you're thinking about the priesthood, we hope you can come along to join us!
This weekend is Pentecost - a great time to attend a Mass and consider getting involved with parish life.
Come and join us for a Fellowship and Formation Day here in the capital.
Volunteer training programme starting soon. Make a difference by walking alongside those in need in your community.
New parenting courses for dads launching in 2026. Learn practical skills and connect with other fathers in your community.
Join our supportive community group designed to help those experiencing grief find healing and connection.
A new support programme is available for parents navigating separation or divorce, helping them support their children through difficult transitions.
Archbishop Paul spoke with Joanna Kearney for the Catholic Kiwi Podcast in late November last year. He spoke about family life, seminary formation and his roles in school leadership and … Continued
Today is the Epiphany! This special day marks the visit of the Magi (also known as the Three Wise Men) to the then-baby Jesus. We hope the year is a … Continued
Are you looking for a new job and want to work in the Catholic Church? CathNews Careers has just launched and can help connect Catholic employers with those who want … Continued
Under licence from the Vatican Museums, “Michelangelo – A Different View” is currently being presented at Tākina convention centre (50 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011) until February 8. Among the … Continued
The first Catholic Mass in Aotearoa New Zealand was held on 13 January, 1838 at Tōtara Point in Hokianga in Northland. It was there that the newly-arrived Jean-Baptiste François Pompallier dedicated the … Continued
The Love Is A Decision marriage preparation programme is back for 2026! Registration is now open – the first courses will be on 1 and 8 March (both are on … Continued
As this special year of Jubilee comes to a close, Archbishop Paul reminds us that hope is about a deep trust that God is at work, and that we don’t … Continued
Wellington Seminarian Emilio Capin was ordained a transitional deacon on Friday 26th September in Auckland. Emilio, who is originally from the Philippines, has been undergoing formation to the priesthood at … Continued
At the Come and See vocations gathering on 30th August we heard the testimony of Fr Joy, who emphasized the place of prayer in the life of a priest and … Continued
Fr Kinh Nguyen, originally from Vietnam, was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Wellington on Saturday 12th July 2025, at Sacred Heart Cathedral. He is currently serving as Assistant … Continued
In March 2025 a group of young men gathered for a fantastic weekend of prayer, reflection, sharing and fellowship! For information about upcoming Vocations Events in the Archdiocese of Wellington, … Continued
Fr Matthew White was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese on Saturday 22nd February 2025. He is originally from Te Ngakau Tapu parish in Porirua, and currently serves as Assistant … Continued
Throughout 2024, a number of Come and See vocations gatherings were held across the Archdiocese, bringing together young men with priests and seminarians for times of prayer, sharing and fellowship.
Congratulations to Seminarian Emilio Capin, who was accepted as a Candidate to priesthood by Archbishop Paul Martin on Sunday 15th December 2024 at Our Lady of the Bays Parish, in … Continued
Congratulations to Deacon Kinh Nguyen, who was ordained to the diaconate by Archbishop Paul Martin on Friday 6th September in Auckland. Click here to read Kinh’s vocation story.
A group of young men spent a weekend at Camp Elsdon in January this year, reflecting, praying together, sharing their faith journeys and exploring vocation. A great weekend with times … Continued
The September Come and See morning was held at St Francis de Sales Church and Presbytery in Island Bay. A morning of prayer, sharing and fellowship. If you want to … Continued
A group of young men met with local priests and seminarians at St Theresa’s Plimmerton for a vocations morning — sharing food, sharing stories, sharing lives.
Kinh Nguyen and Matthew White at their graduation from the Te Kupenga Catholic Theological College, 26 May 2023. By Mark Bond, CTC Network, May 2023 Kinh Nguyen is Valedictorian in … Continued
Vocations: grace and mission. “Dear brothers and sisters, vocation is a gift and a task, a source of new life and true joy.” Read the full message of Pope Francis … Continued
A group of young men recently spent a morning with Cardinal John Dew, Archbishop Paul Martin, and some priests and seminarians for a time of sharing about vocation to the … Continued
An afternoon on vocation and discernment A number of young people gathered at St Mary of the Angels on Sunday 20th November, to learn about discernment and explore their place … Continued
Annette Scullion — Wel-Com, October 2022 Congratulations to Fr Alfred Tong who was ordained to the priesthood at St Joseph’s Church, Upper Hutt on Saturday, 24 September. Cardinal John Dew … Continued
Fr Ron Bennett and Seminarian Matthew White hosted a Come and See vocations morning at St Teresa’s Presbytery in Karori. Young guys gathered to speak about vocation over a hearty … Continued
