A Warm Welcome

Sacred Heart Cathedral plays an important part in the life of the city of Wellington and of New Zealand. For the Catholic community, it is a sacred space. The Cathedral […]
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Mass Times

Please note these times are our usual Mass/Liturgy times. Please visit our Calendar Page for specific times. A Liturgy of the Word may be held when there is no priest […]
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Jubilee 2025

Pope Francis declared 2025 as a year of Jubilee with the theme ‘Pilgrims of Hope’, giving voice to his desire for the year to foster a greater sense of global […]
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History and Heritage

The first church to be built on the Hill Street site was St. Mary’s Cathedral, blessed and opened in 1851. It was gutted by fire in 1898, during repainting. Because […]
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Welcome

Welcome to the Roman Catholic Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Wellington. Located in the parliamentary precinct, together with our sister Anglican Cathedral at the other end of Hill Street, Sacred Heart Cathedral plays an important part in the life of the City of Wellington and of New Zealand.

The Cathedral is an architectural gem and a place of beauty which inspires many. Here you will find a place of spiritual enrichment and a warm welcome whether you come here for worship, a concert, a pilgrimage, or time out from the busy city life. It is a sanctuary open to all.