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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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  • Suzanne Aubert News Issue 8

    A formal diocesan inquiry into the cure of a New Zealander through the alleged intercession of Venerable Suzanne Aubert has been held in Christchurch...

  • Sister Rae Berry

    Before entering the Sisters of Compassion in 1967 Sister Rae completed her nursing training at the Sisters of Mercy Mater Hospital in Auckland.

  • Sister Vincent Butler

    Rosaline Rita was born in Inglewood, Taranaki on 2 May, 1925. Her parents were William John and Helen Martha Butler (nee Dravitski). Rosaline’s father owned a farm in Inglewood and it was from there she developed a great love of the outdoors, animals and bird life.

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