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Sacred Heart Cathedral e-waste drop off
2025-11-22 09:30 - 13:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | 12 Guildford Terrace, 12 Guildford Terrace, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand
Looking to safely remove your e-waste? Pop by 12 Guildford Terrace in Thorndon on Saturday, 22 November from 9:30am – 1:30pm.
Funds raised will go towards Sacred Heart Cathedral’s Restoration Project.
Many items are accepted – please see the photo for the list.

Holy Hour for Vocations
2025-11-25 19:30 - 20:30 | Sacred Heart Cathedral, Wellington
Join us Tuesday, 28 October and 25 November from 7:30pm at Sacred Heart Cathedral to pray for vocations.
Everyone is welcome to this special time of prayer and reflection.
We hope to see you there.

Last Te Kupenga webinar of the year
2025-11-26 17:00 - 18:00 | Zoom, Online, New Zealand
As we draw near the end of the Jubilee Year, Te Kupenga – Catholic Theological College is offering its last webinar for the year.
“Reflections on Jubilee 2025-Pilgrims of Hope” will be led by Fadi Yalda, Lecturer in Biblical Studies. This webinar is on Wednesday, 26 November 5-6pm via Zoom. The fee is $20.
To register, go to www.tekupenga.ac.nz/webinar2025.
We hope to see you there!

Adoration for young people at Sacred Heart
2025-11-27 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-12-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Sacred Heart Cathedral, Wellington
Looking to attend church with people your age? Every Thursday from 6pm to 7pm there’s adoration at Sacred Heart Cathedral (40 Hill Street, Thorndon in Wellington) specifically for young people.
We hope you’ll come along!

First Sunday of Advent
2025-11-30 08:00 - 17:00
The Lord is coming!
Join us at parishes across our Archdiocese for the first Sunday in Advent – a blessed time as we await the coming of Jesus Christ at Christmas.
Everyone is welcome at our Masses – and if you’re a regular parishioner, consider inviting friends and family who might not know about the joy of faith in Jesus.
We hope to see you!

Image: o Hāta Maria, te Matua Wahine o te Atua (Holy Mary, Mother of God) by Damien Walker (Studio of Saint Philomena, Rangiora)

Late Night Mass at Sacred Heart
2025-12-05 20:00 | Sacred Heart Cathedral, Wellington
The next Late Night Mass is coming up!
Join us on Friday, 5 December at Sacred Heart Cathedral (40 Hill Street in Wellington’s Thorndon). Mass begins at 8.00pm, followed by fellowship in the foyer. Bring a plate and a friend to celebrate together in the Holy Sacrifice of the Eucharist!
See you there!

St Mary's College 175th jubilee
2025-12-06 11:00 - 18:30 | St Mary’s College, 15 Guildford Terrace, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand
St Mary’s College in Wellington is turning 175 – and you’re invited to the celebrations!
The celebrations kick off at 11am on Saturday, 6 December.
The hope is that the jubilee will bring the St Mary’s community to the whenua of where education, learning and friendships began 175 years ago, all the way back in 1850.
The outline for the day is as follows:
11am opening of The Link
Tours of the school
Archival display
Decade photos
5.30pm Mass at Sacred Heart Cathedral
To register please fill out the form below:
https://forms.gle/qC1YmfV7N7Mq7dx27
We hope to see you there!

Pilgrimage of hope
2025-12-13 08:45 - 18:00 | St Francis of Assisi Parish, Ohariu, 37 Doctor Taylor Terrace, Johnsonville, Wellington, 6037, New Zealand
St Francis of Assisi Ohariu Parish is hosting a special Advent pilgrimage on Saturday, 13 December – and everyone is invited!
Beginning at 8:45am at St Francis of Assisi Parish (37 Doctor Taylor Terrace in Johnsonville) with a karakia, the day will include a visit to the Home of Compassion in Island Bay, reflection, prayer and carolling at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Thorndon, and a vigil Mass back in Johnsonville, followed by a shared dinner from about 6pm.
Please contact Robert McClean on 022 067 6655 for further information, or if anyone needs a ride.
It promises to be a blessed day, and would be wonderful to see people there.

Cribs on Kāpiti
2025-12-15 20:00 - 2025-12-23 22:00 | Our Lady of Kāpiti Church, 1 Presentation Way, Paraparaumu, 5032, New Zealand
Cribs on Kāpiti is back for 2025 – and you’re invited!
Put on by Our Lady of Kāpiti Parish, Cribs on Kāpiti brings to life Nativity scenes throughout the church.
It’s open from 8pm to 10pm from 15-23 December at Our Lady of Kāpiti Church (1 Presentation Way, Paraparaumu).
Entry is by gold coin donation or a food bank item.
For more information, please email kapitiparishoffice@gmail.com.

Closing Mass for the Year of Hope
2025-12-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Sacred Heart Cathedral, Wellington
Everyone’s invited to a closing Mass for this special year of Jubilee!
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We hope to see as many people as possible as we mark the end of the Jubilee of Hope – and look forward to 2026.

Online safeguarding workshop
2026-02-03 12:00 - 13:15, 2026-02-09 12:00 - 13:15, 2026-03-16 12:00 - 13:15, 2026-04-01 12:00 - 13:15, 2026-04-13 12:00 - 13:15, 2026-04-14 19:00 - 20:15, 2026-06-02 12:00 - 13:15, 2026-06-10 12:00 - 13:15 and 5 more dates | Online, New Zealand
Register with Kevin Plant by emailing k.plant@cadw.nz. The MS Teams link to join the workshop will be sent out two days prior to the Workshop.

St. Valentine's Day Mass at Sacred Heart
2026-02-14 17:30 - 18:30 | Sacred Heart Cathedral, Wellington
On Saturday, 14 February, join us at Sacred Heart Cathedral (40 Hill Street in Wellington) at 5.30pm for a special celebration for married couples.
Looking forward to seeing you there!

Banner image: Rahul Pandit / Pexels

Love is a Decision - March
2026-03-01 - 2026-03-08
The Love is a Decision marriage preparation programme is coming back for 2026!
The Commit / Love is a Decision programme is designed to be completed by the couple together in person, one after the other, in Wellington. By doing both of these courses, couples are involved in a comprehensive programme to prepare for the Sacrament of Marriage.
This course is open to couples of any or mixed faith – not just Catholics.
If you have questions or would like to talk about any aspect of the courses, please contact the Marriage Ministries Coordinator at marriage@wn.catholic.org.nz or on 04 496 1719.

Wellington South milestones
2026-04-19 | St Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 173 Clyde Street, Island Bay, Wellington, 6023, New Zealand
The Catholic Parish of Wellington South is inviting former and current parishioners to a celebration of several historical milestones on Sunday, 19 April 2026.
The first Catholic church, St Francis de Sales Church, Island Bay, was built in 1906, 120 years ago, and the current church was blessed and opened on 17 April 1966, 60 years ago.
The weekend will also acknowledge 100 years since the opening of the St Madeleine Sophie primary school; the forerunner of the current primary school of St Francis de Sales. A special Mass of remembrance and thanks featuring past and present priests will be followed by a lunch at the Pines Cabaret, Houghton Bay.
Registrations of interest are welcomed by providing contact details at:
office@wellingtonsouthcatholic.org

Love is a Decision - June
2026-06-07 - 2026-06-14

Online safeguarding workshop
2026-08-25 18:30 - 20:00

Love is a Decision - September
2026-09-06 - 2026-09-13
