Archives was set up to preserve the spirit and memory of Meri Hōhepa Suzanne Aubert, the tradition of the Sisters of Compassion, and to foster appreciation of the history of our Congregation. It includes originals and copies of her letters and of manuscripts written by her on the Māori language, herbal remedies, household hints and recipes, spiritual reflections etc.

It also has articles and newspaper cuttings about Meri Hōhepa Suzanne Aubert and the Sisters of Compassion, reminiscences and memoirs, a selection of photographs from the 1890s, tapes of interviews with the Sisters and others related to the growth of the Congregation, fundraising, childcare and work with children with disabilities.

The Archives are at the Island Bay Home of Compassion in Wellington.

The Archives are open on Mondays from 9:00 am – 3:30 pm, Tuesdays 9:00 am – 3:30 pm and Thursdays 9:00 am – 1:00 pm.

If you would like to visit, please email the Archivist at archives@compassion.org.nz to make a prior appointment, giving an indication of your area of interest. Thank you.