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Pentecost

This weekend is Pentecost - a great time to attend a Mass and consider getting involved with parish life.

Vacancy: Catholic Schools Education Services Administrator

Catholic Schools Education Services are looking for an Administrator!

Wairarapa Parish 150th

It's the 150th Anniversary of the first Catholic resident priest in the Wairarapa!

An African experience of parish life in New Zealand

Come and join us for a Fellowship and Formation Day here in the capital.

Late Night Mass for Young People

We have our next Late Night Mass for Young People coming up.

St Francis de Sales 60th jubilee

St Francis de Sales Church has celebrated 60 years of serving the community.

Welcome to our new website

Welcome to cadw.nz!

Relics of St Carlo Acutis in Wellington

We are honoured to host a relic of St Carlo Acutis, the first millennial saint!

Vocations Morning in Johnsonville

If you're thinking about the priesthood, we hope you can come along to join us!

Empower Communities: Become a Companion in 2026

Volunteer training programme starting soon. Make a difference by walking alongside those in need in your community.

Game On! Dads Parenting Courses 2026: Hutt and Wellington

New parenting courses for dads launching in 2026. Learn practical skills and connect with other fathers in your community.

A Safe Space to Grieve – Support Group in Wellington

Join our supportive community group designed to help those experiencing grief find healing and connection.

Supporting Your Child Following Separation or Divorce – Free Parent Program

A new support programme is available for parents navigating separation or divorce, helping them support their children through difficult transitions.

Archbishop Paul on Catholic Kiwi Podcast

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

Blessings for Epiphany

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

Catholic careers portal

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

Sistine Chapel reproductions on show in Wellington

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

Commemorating Aotearoa New Zealand’s first Catholic Mass

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

Love is a Decision courses

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

Conclusion of the Year of Jubilee

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 Ordained to the Order of Deacons

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

Come and See Morning at St Teresa’s, Karori

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

New Priest for the Archdiocese of Wellington – Fr Kinh Nguyen

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

Vocations Weekend 2025 – Magnificat Retreat, Featherston

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

New Priest for the Archdiocese of Wellington – Fr Matthew White

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

Come and See Events in 2024

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.

Rite of Candidacy – Emilio Capin

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

Ordination to the Order of Deacons – Kinh Nguyen

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.

Vocations Weekend at Camp Elsdon, Porirua

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

Come and See Vocations Morning – September 2023

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

Come and See Vocations Morning – July 2023

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.

Wellington Seminarian Kinh Nguyen is 2023 Valedictorian at Te Kupenga

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 Sunday 2023

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

Come and See Vocations Morning – March 2023

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

Seek, Explore and Discern – November 2022

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

Ordination to the Order of Priests – Father Alfred Tong

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

Come and See Vocations Morning – September 2022

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