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Hiruhārama/Jerusalem

The Old Convent and St Joseph’s Church are now open. Visit our settlement in a beautiful and peaceful setting, in a remote green valley beside the quiet waters of the Whanganui River. All visitors are welcome to take a time out and reflect in this place, surrounded by the sounds of nature.

  • History of Jerusalem

    The Sisters of Compassion came into being in Jerusalem, NZ in 1892 when the Māori people invited Suzanne Aubert to the small settlement.

Hiruhārama / Jerusalem

021 432 050

old.convent@compassion.org.nz

Jerusalem R.D.6
Whanganui River Road
Whanganui 4576

  • Zena Hough

    Manager, Hiruhārama/Jerusalem
    Phone:
    021 432 050
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  • Sister Catherine Hannan

    I work in the Compassion Centre Soup Kitchen in inner Wellington. One evening one of our guests confided that Eddie (another guest) would like to take me to the films but the first man thought my husband would be the problem. “Oh,” I said blithely, “my husband won’t be a problem” and then quickly realised I’d better explain before my response caused further confusion...

  • Marina Middelplaats

    Experienced in counselling and social work, Marina sees a real need for many people, particularly those in the council flats, to have regular contact with a friendly face...

  • Sister Michael Soani

    Sister Michael’s encounter with the Sisters of Compassion came in the form of a shabby little book. She was impressed with the sisters’ work with the elderly and that was the beginning of a long journey toward religious life. The Sisters of Compassion were not long in Fiji when she visited them.

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