Te paepae o te paerangi ki te paewhenua

Where heaven and earth come together

Welcome to Our Parish

Kia Ora, welcome to St Francis of Assisi Ohariu Parish, Wellington. We are a community reaching from Crofton Downs to Grenada, reflecting a warm and diverse community inviting anyone who wishes to celebrate God’s love to join us in prayer.

We aspire to live the values reflected in the prayer often attributed to our Patron, St Francis of Assisi – although most likely written more recently: "Lord, make me an instrument of your peace; where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy.”

Our beloved Pope Francis has died on Easter Morning (Italian time) in Rome.

May he enjoy the fullness of the light of Easter.

‘Kua hinga he tōtara o Te Waonui a Tāne'

(a mighty tōtara in the great forest of Tāne has fallen).

Masses will be offered for Pope Francis, here in our Parish Church, at 5.30pm today and 11am tomorrow (Wednesday).

Our Church will also be open today for anyone wanting to come in to pray.

Eternal rest, grant unto his soul O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him, May he rest in peace. Amen.

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Our Parish Vision

We are missionary disciples of Christ,

in a community of communities,

being transformed in our lives,

and transforming others and our world.

Our Church

Ever wondered what Catholics believe?

If you are new to the church or need a refresher, check the link to learn a little more about the formality of our mass and the importance of the Eucharist.