Retreat Weekend

The Sisters of Compassion mark the 100th anniversary of the 1918 Influenza Pandemic. The story of the Sisters of Compassion during the influenza pandemic will be told in a temporary exhibition opening at the Home of Compassion.  The pandemic came at the end of a devastating war and struck Wellington between November and December. Wellington […]

We warmly invite you to join the Sisters of Compassion at our Advent Family Day. This festive day is centred around setting up the nativity crib at 11am with Christmas carols for all to follow. Throughout the day, get creative with nativity arts and crafts or search for nativity rocks in the Christmas treasure hunt. […]

As Christmas approaches take time out in Advent for contemplative reflection and prayer. Sister Sue Cosgrove will lead this short series on Wednesday mornings, with the session repeated in the evening.

Grab a friend and enjoy a midday roast on Saturday 8th December at the Home of Compassion. The hot lunch includes roast chicken, vegetables, green salad and dessert. Served at 12:30pm in the Cloister Café at Our Lady’s Home of Compassion Only $25 – Bookings essential (no walk in). Email islandbay@compassion.org.nz or phone 383 7769 to […]