https://wellington.gen.nz/sisters-of-compassion Sisters of Compassion newsitems https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/suzanne-aubert-scholarship-winners-2026/ The Sisters of Compassion wish the three 2026 Suzanne Aubert scholarship recipients the very best for their university studies this year.   Tiffany Tapa will use her scholarship to continue her studies in Bachelor of Nursing […] The post Suzanne Aubert Scholarship Winners 2026 appeared first on compassion.org.nz. islandbay places communitygroups religiousgroups Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/suzanne-aubert-scholarship-winners-2026/ Sisters of Compassion 2026-03-05T00:00:00Z https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/come-holy-spirit-may-retreat/ Sisters of Compassion will host the “Come, Holy Spirit” retreat 7- 9 May, at Our Lady’s Home of Compassion in Island Bay, Wellington. During the three-day retreat we welcome the […] The post Come, Holy Spirit – May retreat appeared first on compassion.org.nz. islandbay places communitygroups religiousgroups Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/come-holy-spirit-may-retreat/ Sisters of Compassion 2026-03-04T00:00:00Z -41.3322495 174.7716525 Island Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand/Aotearoa https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/compassion-whanau-launches-new-christian-intentional-community-for-young-women/ The Compassion Whanau in Island Bay is delighted to announce the formation of a new Christian intentional community for young women aged 18–26, Te Pūaroha Community, offering a safe, faith centered living environment grounded in prayer, service, and shared life. The post Compassion Whanau Launches New Christian Intentional Community for Young Women appeared first on compassion.org.nz. islandbay places communitygroups religiousgroups Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/compassion-whanau-launches-new-christian-intentional-community-for-young-women/ Sisters of Compassion 2026-02-12T00:00:00Z -41.3322495 174.7716525 Island Bay, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand/Aotearoa https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/lenten-retreat-at-the-home-of-compassion/ Take time to pause, reflect, and renew your spirit this Lent. The post Lenten Retreat at the Home of Compassion appeared first on compassion.org.nz. islandbay places communitygroups religiousgroups Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/lenten-retreat-at-the-home-of-compassion/ Sisters of Compassion 2026-01-13T00:00:00Z https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/centennial-candle-to-honour-meri-hohepa-suzanne-aubert/ The candle will be present at various activities throughout the year to commemorate the centenary of the death of the foundress of the Sisters of Compassion. The post Centennial Candle to honour Meri Hōhepa Suzanne Aubert appeared first on compassion.org.nz. islandbay places communitygroups religiousgroups Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/centennial-candle-to-honour-meri-hohepa-suzanne-aubert/ Sisters of Compassion 2026-01-13T00:00:00Z https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/the-cause-continues-in-rome/ The Cause is underway, and prayers are essential for Venerable Meri Hōhepa Suzanne Aubert to be beatified soon. The post The Cause continues in Rome appeared first on compassion.org.nz. islandbay places communitygroups religiousgroups Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/the-cause-continues-in-rome/ Sisters of Compassion 2025-10-28T00:00:00Z https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/te-puaroha-silent-retreat/ In a world full of noise and constant distractions, Te Pūaroha Silent Retreat it is a four-day retreat open to anyone seeking spiritual renewal through silence, prayer, and reflection. The post Te Pūaroha Silent Retreat appeared first on compassion.org.nz. islandbay places communitygroups religiousgroups Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/te-puaroha-silent-retreat/ Sisters of Compassion 2025-10-28T00:00:00Z https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/applications-open-for-suzanne-aubert-tertiary-scholarship-2026/ This scholarship is intended to support students by providing financial assistance with tuition fees. The post Applications open for Suzanne Aubert Tertiary Scholarship 2026 appeared first on compassion.org.nz. islandbay places communitygroups religiousgroups Tue, 09 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/applications-open-for-suzanne-aubert-tertiary-scholarship-2026/ Sisters of Compassion 2025-09-09T00:00:00Z https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/home-of-compassion-chapel-and-resting-place-listed-as-historic-place/ Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga has recognised The Chapel of Our Lady of Compassion and the Resting Place of Meri Hōhepa Suzanne Aubert as a Category 1 Historic Place. The […] The post Home of Compassion Chapel and Resting Place Listed as Historic Place appeared first on compassion.org.nz. islandbay places communitygroups religiousgroups Tue, 06 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/home-of-compassion-chapel-and-resting-place-listed-as-historic-place/ Sisters of Compassion 2025-05-06T00:00:00Z https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/david-krsticevic-a-pilgrims-rest-2025/ The exhibition A Pilgrim’s Rest, 2025, a collection of crosses made by local artist David Krsticevic using materials such as driftwood, rusted metal and shells, is now on display at […] The post David Krsticevic: A Pilgrim’s Rest 2025 appeared first on compassion.org.nz. exhibitions art islandbay places communitygroups religiousgroups Tue, 06 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/david-krsticevic-a-pilgrims-rest-2025/ Sisters of Compassion 2025-05-06T00:00:00Z https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/congregational-leader-sister-margaret-anne-mills-reflects-on-the-passing-of-pope-francis/ Today we mourn the passing of our Holy Father. Whilst our hearts are heavy, they are also full of gratitude for the life he lived and the love he showed […] The post Congregational Leader, Sister Margaret Anne Mills, reflects on the passing of Pope Francis appeared first on compassion.org.nz. islandbay places communitygroups religiousgroups Tue, 22 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/congregational-leader-sister-margaret-anne-mills-reflects-on-the-passing-of-pope-francis/ Sisters of Compassion 2025-04-22T00:00:00Z https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/suzanne-aubert-tertiary-scholarship-2025/ Three students have been honoured with the Meri Hōhepa Suzanne Aubert Tertiary Scholarship to support their studies in 2025. The post Suzanne Aubert Tertiary Scholarship 2025 appeared first on compassion.org.nz. islandbay places communitygroups religiousgroups Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/suzanne-aubert-tertiary-scholarship-2025/ Sisters of Compassion 2025-02-19T00:00:00Z https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/heritage-nz-listed-the-chapel-and-the-resting-place-to-be-included-as-historical-sites/ Heritage New Zealand is accepting submissions on this proposal until 24 February, seeking to capture the experiences and significance of this place for those who visit. The post Heritage NZ listed the Chapel and the Resting Place to be included as historical sites. appeared first on compassion.org.nz. islandbay places communitygroups religiousgroups Tue, 11 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/heritage-nz-listed-the-chapel-and-the-resting-place-to-be-included-as-historical-sites/ Sisters of Compassion 2025-02-11T00:00:00Z https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/suzanne-aubert-rongoa-garden-of-native-plants-has-been-reopened/ Last Thursday 25 January was held the reopening ceremony of the Suzanne Aubert Rongoā Garden, which contains a collection of native plant specimens used by Suzanne Aubert and the Maori […] The post Suzanne Aubert Rongoā Garden of native plants has been reopened appeared first on compassion.org.nz. lower-hutt huttvalley places islandbay communitygroups religiousgroups Mon, 29 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/suzanne-aubert-rongoa-garden-of-native-plants-has-been-reopened/ Sisters of Compassion 2024-01-29T00:00:00Z -41.23265225 174.9188404285846 Callaghan Innovation, 69, Gracefield Road, Gracefield, Lower Hutt, Lower Hutt City, Wellington, 5010, New Zealand https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/wellington-supports-wellington/ In the spirit of Christmas the Compassion Soup Kitchen extends its heartfelt gratitude to two stalwarts of the Wellington funding scene: Wellington City Council and the Wellington Community Fund. Both […] The post Wellington supports Wellington appeared first on compassion.org.nz. wcc government islandbay places communitygroups religiousgroups Sun, 17 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/wellington-supports-wellington/ Sisters of Compassion 2023-12-17T00:00:00Z https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/spirit-of-sister-suzanne-will-live-on-as-church-based-rest-home-goes-private/ The ownership of the St Joseph’s Home of Compassion is changing from the Sisters of Compassion to Heritage Lifecare. The post Spirit of Sister Suzanne will live on as church-based rest home goes private appeared first on compassion.org.nz. upper-hutt huttvalley places islandbay communitygroups religiousgroups Tue, 07 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/spirit-of-sister-suzanne-will-live-on-as-church-based-rest-home-goes-private/ Sisters of Compassion 2023-03-07T00:00:00Z -41.14437890000001 175.01531462577623 St Joseph's Home of Compassion, Perry Street, Silverstream, Upper Hutt, Upper Hutt City, Wellington, 5019, New Zealand https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/mass-times-during-christmas/ These are the times of Mass services during Christmas. The post Mass times during Christmas appeared first on compassion.org.nz. islandbay places communitygroups religiousgroups Tue, 13 Dec 2022 20:45:57 GMT https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/mass-times-during-christmas/ Sisters of Compassion 2022-12-13T20:45:57Z https://compassion.org.nz/newsletters/the-voice-of-compassion-issue-54/ We talked to Venus, who arrived from Afghanistan with her family after a hard time. We also talk to Kevin, a regular visitor to Soup Kitchen, plus the latest news and much more! The post The Voice of Compassion Issue 54 appeared first on compassion.org.nz. islandbay places communitygroups religiousgroups Tue, 08 Nov 2022 23:59:43 GMT https://compassion.org.nz/newsletters/the-voice-of-compassion-issue-54/ Sisters of Compassion 2022-11-08T23:59:43Z https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/st-josephs-home-of-compassion-elder-care-facility-announces-closure/ After nearly 100 years of operation in the Upper Hutt area, St Joseph’s Home of Compassion elder care facility has announced its closure, which will be effective in four months from today. upper-hutt huttvalley places islandbay communitygroups religiousgroups Thu, 18 Aug 2022 21:25:34 GMT https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/st-josephs-home-of-compassion-elder-care-facility-announces-closure/ Sisters of Compassion 2022-08-18T21:25:34Z -41.1240674 175.0699589 Upper Hutt, Upper Hutt City, Wellington, 5218, New Zealand https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/suzanne-aubert-tertiary-scholarship-2023/ An invitation to apply for a Suzanne Aubert Tertiary Scholarship. Click here for further details and to apply. The post Suzanne Aubert Tertiary Scholarship 2023 appeared first on compassion.org.nz. islandbay places communitygroups religiousgroups Tue, 16 Aug 2022 01:57:38 GMT https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/suzanne-aubert-tertiary-scholarship-2023/ Sisters of Compassion 2022-08-16T01:57:38Z https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/the-voice-of-compassion-issue-53/ We remember the visit of Mother Teresa at Our Lady's Home of Compassion, Christmas at the Soup Kitchen, the awards received by Sisters of Compassion, the visit of students from Putāruru, and more! The post The Voice of Compassion Issue 53 appeared first on compassion.org.nz. islandbay places communitygroups religiousgroups Tue, 22 Mar 2022 08:07:41 GMT https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/the-voice-of-compassion-issue-53/ Sisters of Compassion 2022-03-22T08:07:41Z https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/https-compassion-org-nz-wp-content-uploads-2021-11-sisters-of-compassion-group-covid-19-policy-document-nov21-v4-pdf/ With a clear understanding of our tūrangawaewae, we stand in solidarity with our community for the protection of all people. It is with this sense of place and community that we support a vaccine mandate whilst ensuring those in need do not miss out and on the shelter they so desperately require. The post Sisters of Compassion Group Covid-19 Policy Document appeared first on compassion.org.nz. covid-19 health islandbay places communitygroups religiousgroups Wed, 24 Nov 2021 03:15:24 GMT https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/https-compassion-org-nz-wp-content-uploads-2021-11-sisters-of-compassion-group-covid-19-policy-document-nov21-v4-pdf/ Sisters of Compassion 2021-11-24T03:15:24Z https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/sisters-of-compassion-group-covid-19-policy-document-2/ With a clear understanding of our tūrangawaewae, we stand in solidarity with our community for the protection of all people. It is with this sense of place and community that we support a vaccine mandate whilst ensuring those in need do not miss out and on the shelter they so desperately require. The post Sisters of Compassion Group Covid-19 Policy Document appeared first on compassion.org.nz. covid-19 health islandbay places communitygroups religiousgroups Wed, 24 Nov 2021 03:15:24 GMT https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/sisters-of-compassion-group-covid-19-policy-document-2/ Sisters of Compassion 2021-11-24T03:15:24Z https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/the-voice-of-compassion-issue-52/ Working at the Compassion Soup Kitchen through another lockdown, A Blessing for Suzanne Aubert's Red Shed replica in Leithfield, visitors to Our Lady's Home of Compassion for Catholic Schools Day and film screenings, and more! The post The Voice of Compassion Issue 52 appeared first on compassion.org.nz. islandbay places communitygroups religiousgroups Tue, 26 Oct 2021 22:36:08 GMT https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/the-voice-of-compassion-issue-52/ Sisters of Compassion 2021-10-26T22:36:08Z https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/suzanne-aubert-tertiary-scholarship-2022/ An invitation to apply for a Suzanne Aubert Tertiary Scholarship. Click here for further details and to apply. The post Suzanne Aubert Tertiary Scholarship 2022 appeared first on compassion.org.nz. islandbay places communitygroups religiousgroups Mon, 16 Aug 2021 01:57:38 GMT https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/suzanne-aubert-tertiary-scholarship-2022/ Sisters of Compassion 2021-08-16T01:57:38Z https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/the-voice-of-compassion-issue-51/ 120 Years of the Soup Kitchen, the opening of Suzanne Aubert Catholic School, UNESCO Recognition for Suzanne Aubert’s Māori Publication... The post The Voice of Compassion Issue 51 appeared first on Compassion. islandbay places communitygroups religiousgroups Mon, 08 Mar 2021 23:34:02 GMT https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/the-voice-of-compassion-issue-51/ Sisters of Compassion 2021-03-08T23:34:02Z https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/the-voice-of-compassion-issue-50/ Celebrating gratitude, Sister Margaret Mary's gift, a golden jubilee, lockdown at the Soup Kitchen... The post The Voice of Compassion Issue 50 appeared first on Compassion. islandbay places communitygroups religiousgroups Sun, 01 Nov 2020 20:51:38 GMT https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/the-voice-of-compassion-issue-50/ Sisters of Compassion 2020-11-01T20:51:38Z https://compassion.org.nz/newsletters/the-voice-of-compassion-issue-49/ A Journey to Remember, an Urban Monastery, Not just soup, a Story of Compassion... The post The Voice of Compassion Issue 49 appeared first on Compassion. islandbay places communitygroups religiousgroups Thu, 05 Mar 2020 02:08:42 GMT https://compassion.org.nz/newsletters/the-voice-of-compassion-issue-49/ Sisters of Compassion 2020-03-05T02:08:42Z https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/the-voice-of-compassion-issue-48/ Celebrating Suzanne Aubert's birthday, living with compassion, a message of gratitude, climate change... The post The Voice of Compassion Issue 48 appeared first on Compassion. islandbay places communitygroups religiousgroups Tue, 24 Sep 2019 02:56:32 GMT https://compassion.org.nz/latest-news/the-voice-of-compassion-issue-48/ Sisters of Compassion 2019-09-24T02:56:32Z https://compassion.org.nz/newsletters/suzanne-aubert-news-issue-9/ As New Zealand takes pride in the great strides it is making as a welcoming and tolerant community, we need to acknowledge the great example set by Venerable Suzanne Aubert... The post Suzanne Aubert News Issue 9 appeared first on Compassion. islandbay places communitygroups religiousgroups Mon, 23 Sep 2019 03:06:22 GMT https://compassion.org.nz/newsletters/suzanne-aubert-news-issue-9/ Sisters of Compassion 2019-09-23T03:06:22Z