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.”

Sacramental Programme 2025 Timetable

The full Programme will run over term 3 and into term 4.

Tuesday July 22, 7pm Parents Information Evening
Sunday July 27th 11.15am Reconciliation Session 1
Sunday August 3rd 11.15am Reconciliation Session 2
Saturday August 9th 2.00pm Reconciliation Practice
Sunday August 10th 2.00pm Reconciliation

Sunday 31st August 11.15am Confirmation Session 1
Sunday 7th September 11.15am Confirmation Session 2
Saturday 13th September 2.00pm Confirmation Practice
Sunday 14th September 2.00pm Confirmation Mass
with Archbishop Paul Martin

Sunday 2nd November 11.15am Communion Session 1
Sunday 9th November 11.15am Communion Session 2
Saturday 15th November 2.00pm Communion Practice
Sunday 16th November 2.00pm First Communion Mass

Please note all sessions will be held in our Parish Church
and that the Sunday Sessions start immediately following the Sunday Mass.

Contact: sacramentalprogramme@stfrancisohariu.nz

Mānawatia a Matariki!

Our Home in the Universe.

An evening with Antony Gomez

14 June 2025

Matariki is a time to reflect on our journey together and the life of our universe and planet. Antony Gomez is Aotearoa New Zealand's National Outreach Coordinator for the International Astronomical Union's Office for Astronomy Outreach and the Director of the Royal Astronomical Society of New Zealand Astronomy Outreach Section. Antony will be speaking on the Universe, Creation and the Environment.

The event starts at 6.30 pm (after 5 pm Vigil Mass). Following the talk there will be supper and there may be an opportunity to view some stars in telescopes (if weather permits).

Whakauru tātou i te kotahi i tēnei takurua!

Venue: St Francis of Assisi Church, Ohariu, 37 Dr Taylor Terrace, Johnsonville

Time: Saturday 14 June, 6.30-9:00 pm

Bring: A plate for pot-luck dinner (something easy, that doesn’t require heating up). Warm clothes! blanket, gloves, etc

Contact: Robert McClean 0220676655 or mccleanrobert@gmail.com

Nau mai haere mai!

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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.