The Voice of Compassion Issue 57 - compassion.org.nz

From track to tranquility

When the Sisters of Compassion purchased the first pensioner housing units for the Compassion Housing project, they never thought that 23 years later the housing problem in Aotearoa New Zealand would reach its current magnitude.
Sister Lusiana Puleosi celebrated her jubilee

In an atmosphere of happiness and deep gratitude, Sister Lusiana Puleosi celebrated her Jubilee, marking 50 years since she was professed as a Sister of Compassion.
Hope is our fuel

“I feel like we’re seeing a movie, like in a dream or something like that. With all the nature, everything is green here,” says Amannuel smiling. It has been a few weeks since he arrived in Aotearoa from Ethiopia, after an 11-year wait as a refugee.
Rebecca Packer appointed new Tumu Whakarae

A morning pōwhiri was held in March at Our Lady’s Home of Compassion in Island Bay, to welcome Rebecca Packer, newly appointed Tumu Whakarae Co-CE , to the the Sisters of Compassion Group.
The Suzanne Aubert Native Plant Rongoā Garden

The Suzanne Aubert Rongoā Garden was officially opened on the 25th of January, featuring traditional plants with healing properties that Meri Hōhepa Suzane Aubert used in the development of her medicinal products.
New van for Compassion Soup Kitchen

Spacious and with great capacity, the new Compassion Soup Kitchen Van was purchased in December with funds granted by the TG Macarthy Trust, which has kindly supported the Sisters of Compassion for a long time.
Message from Sister Margaret Anne

I wish you many blessings as we move into the season of winter. The cooler months highlight the need for good housing so families and people can be safe and warm. Two stories, Chris – From track to tranquility and Amannuel – Hope is our fuel, highlight the gift of a home.
Amazing Community Support

Volunteering at the Compassion Soup Kitchen inspired staff at JLL Wellington to believe they could do even more to help. So they organised a charity golf day for their clients at the Miramar Golf Club in March, raising more than $17,500.
Committed to helping the community

A valuable donation was gratefully received from the students of St Patrick’s College Wellington, who this year made an appeal to raise funds for the Compassion Soup Kitchen. In just a few days, the students managed to gather a total of $4,000 dollars.
“We were surprised by how lovely the place was”

Pete had a surprise when he volunteered at the Compassion Soup Kitchen. Along with his workmates from JLL Wellington, he helped prepare the dinner, cutting broccoli and pumpkin.“When we got there, we were surprised by how lovely the place was”, he said.
Suzanne Aubert Tertiary scholarship

Three students have been awarded the Meri Hōhepa Suzanne Aubert Tertiary Scholarship to assist them in completing their studies in 2024. This year, the recipients are Atawhai Lynch, Imilia Ruocco and Leona Coral.