Wellington
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Dove Wellington's new president
A foundation team member for Dove Northland Tai Tokerau has just become the new president of Dove Catholic Fellowship for Women, Wellington.
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Our Lady of Fatima jubilee was celebrated on 6-7 October
Our Lady of Fatima parish had its origins in the oldest parish in the archdiocese, that of the historic parish of Otaki in the early 20th century. It became part of the Paraparaumu parish in 1951 and finally, in October 1982, the Waikanae parish became an independent entity. more» -
Taylor, the Pembroke Welsh corgi wins NZ Kennel Club award for services to the community
He started his community service while only a young pup, visiting St Joseph's Home of Compassion in Silverstream. more» -
Members hold a professional development day
A common theme was one of gratitude and awareness of the process of this particular ministry which calls the team of prayer guides to help create ‘circles of grace’ wherever these retreats take place and in whatever context of the ordinary daily life of each participant. more»
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annual old-timers' lunch more»
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University chaplaincy holds annual ball
Kohanga prepares for another theme ball more»
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The future of Karori, Wadestown and the Cathedral parishes from 1 July
Parishioners in the Wellington West Pastoral Area will be informed of decisions about the future of the area’s three parishes with the departure from Karori of Fr Tom O’Brien on 1 July.
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St Joseph's parish, Upper Hutt, celebrates two years of CRH
St Josephs Parish, Upper Hutt, celebrated the first two years of its Catholics Returning Home programme last month in which parishioners have accompanied 25 Catholics on their return to the Church.
The CRH team put on afternoon tea on 20 May in the foyer of the church and invited all who had been involved with the programme in the Northern Hutt Valley Pastoral Area to meet those on the journey back to their faith roots.
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A retreat in daily life at Onslow
Using the mission theme, ‘Walking his way, telling his truth, living his life’, Bishop Boyle showed that we are able to reach the Lord through our own hearts, in our own church and with our own fellow parishioners.
Bishop Len spoke on Prayer, Forgiveness, Eucharist and Reaching Out. more»
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Development of pastoral area liturgy support
During the next few years this synod column will take snapshots from around the archdiocese, highlighting the post-synod aspirations of parishes, pastoral areas, agencies, chaplaincies and schools as we make happen the dream that was Synod 2006. This month we take the theme ‘Celebrating God in our lives’ – our Synod theme ‘Liturgy, Prayer and Spirituality and explore some of the post-synod initiatives.
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Dr Robert Wicks in Wellington
By discussing psychological and spiritual approaches to maintaining perspective and inner strength in challenging times, Dr Robert Wicks an expert on the prevention of secondary stress and author of Dragon Riding Lessons offers insights into how we can live in peace and, in turn, extend our warmth to others without losing our own inner fire in the process.
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APC meeting
Members of the three canonical bodies, the Archdiocesan Pastoral Council, the Board of Administration and the Council of Priests met for their annual gathering during the first weekend of March. more»
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Catholic Social Teaching (CST) is one of the tools we have for helping us understand what God is asking of us today in our world. more»
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Synod participants talk about their experiences after the synod.
'You are like sourdough yeast. The yeast needs sustenance to grow. And when that happens, it can be divided and shared with others. Those others in turn need to give their share of life and sustenance, otherwise the yeast will die. Just think of the beautiful bread that is baked, as a result of feeding the yeast.' more» -
Introducing PALS - Pastoral Areas Liturgy Support
In a recent episode of The Simpsons, Ned Flanders is confused that his sons obviously prefer the supervision of neighbour Marge Simpson to that of their own father. When he asks them why they like it so much when Marge spends time with them, his boys reply, 'She makes us happy. And not Church happy - real happy.'
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