Archbishop: Get involved and support the Church’s mission

In an editorial in WelCom, the Archdiocese’s monthly newsletter, Archbishop Martin wrote: “As we move to larger parish groupings, it is important that there are smaller groups within the parish that people can belong to for faith support and companionship.

“However, these only happen when we are willing to give up our time to belong to them. Expecting someone else to do the work will not sustain us as faith communities.

“Each of us needs to ask: what am I contributing to the life of my parish? What am I involved in? Do I just turn up and disappear again week after week?

“If we all do something, our parishes will be vibrant and outward-focused for mission.”

Archbishop Martin also wrote about support for vocations.

“A sign of a vibrant Church is one where vocations to priesthood and religious life are flourishing,” the archbishop stated.

“We are all called to play our part. Vocations begin in the home, with the formation in faith of the children. They are nurtured in a parish where people belong and are noticed and cared for.

“The community also encourages their young people to see if God is calling them and helps them to discern if this is what God asks. And the community also supports the financial costs relating to forming priests for the future.

“I would ask that you consider what you are doing to help to develop vocations in your parish and community.”

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WelCom April 2026 (Archdiocese of Wellington)