Pilgrimage 2025: A Journey of Hope at the Home of Compassion

Pope Francis inaugurated the Year of Jubilee 2025 with the message, “We are pilgrims of hope,” inviting all people to walk with faith and seek the deeper meaning of life.

Farewell to Deacon Danny Karatea-Goddard

Earlier this year, Deacon Danny Karatea-Goddard stepped down as Tumu Whakarae Co-Chief Executive of the Sisters of Compassion Group, a position he held since May 2022.

One in our midst

It explores 18 titles given to Mary, the mother of Jesus, in the 16th-century Litany of Loreto, relating them to modern Christian life.

Jubilee celebrations at Island Bay

The Sisters of Compassion recently gathered to celebrate three significant Jubilees, marking decades of loving service and commitment by our Sisters.

Gratitude from Sister Margaret Anne

Volunteers, benefactors, and coworkers have been part of my journey with the Sisters of Compassion since 1975. I am continually surprised and inspired by the goodness of people.

Volunteer Excellence: Linda Swayne’s Pride of Workmanship Award

Linda Swayne was awarded the Rotary South Pride of Workmanship in 2024, honouring her longstanding volunteer work at the Heritage Centre at Our Lady’s Home of Compassion.

Bringing care and support to Compassion Housing tenants

Visiting tenants and ensuring they have the support they need is the mission of Diane and Josephine , two nurses who joined Compassion Housing last March to work with residents in Horowhenua and Upper Hutt.

Giving love and support

Home of Compassion Chapel and Resting Place listed as Historic Place

Preparing a home for a new beginning