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Our Lady’s Home of Compassion

The perfect place for rest, retreat and renewal. Encounter the charism of compassion and take time out to contemplate and reflect.
Open Monday to Friday, 8am – 4:30pm







  • 125 th Anniversary of the founding of the Sisters of Compassion

    Our Lady’s Home of Compassion in Island Bay saw hundreds of whānau and friends come together for a day of celebration last Saturday 14 October 2021.

  • History of Our Lady's Home of Compassion

    In 1907, following a huge fundraising effort, the impressive Our Lady’s Home of Compassion was opened on the slopes of Island Bay, initially for the care of children and babies.

  • Cloister Café

    Cloister Cafe is open Tuesday to Friday, from 10 am until 3 pm, and Saturdays from 9:30 am until 2:30 pm

Our Lady’s Home of Compassion

04 383 7769

islandbay@compassion.org.nz

2 Rhine Street
Island Bay
Wellington 6023


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  • Sister Anthony Cassin

    Emma Mary Cassin was born at Taradale, Hawke's Bay, on the 13 March, 1878.  Her parents were John Thomas and Jane Cassin [nee McMahon]. Emma entered the Sisters of Compassion at St. Joseph's Home in Buckle Street, on 26 January, 1903, there she began her Novitiate and was given her religious name Sister Mary Anthony...

  • Sister Chanel Kelly

    Mary Kelly was born at Charleston on the West Coast of New Zealand on the 10 March, 1872. Her parents were Denis Kelly and Bridget Molony. She entered the Sisters of Compassion at Buckle Street, in 1900, and was Professed on 8 December, 1901. Sister Chanel was Perpetually Professed on 25 January, 1911...

  • Suzanne Aubert News Issue 2

    Auckland Place of Pilgrimage blessed, New Suzanne Aubert resources, Parish Coordinators needed...

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