St Anthony’s future in Wellington East Pastoral Area Feedback on three options : Status Quo One area parish with a number of churches One area parish with one church Archbishop John’s request ... “That Kilbirnie, Miramar and Seatoun consider becoming one wider parish”.
WEPAC (Wellington East Pastoral Council) responded ... In principle support for one wider parish Importance of continuing with existing churches Importance of links with schools Financial matters in each parish to be carefully considered Do more to develop revenue from surplus land and buildings
WEPAC response (cont ...) Importance of retention of local community spirit during change process Importance of local involvement in change Expect response from Archbishop within month WEPAC setting up Development Committee to develop a plan