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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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Suzanne Aubert's work is a story of faith, love, humanity and of course, compassion.

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Calendar 2022

We host numerous events throughout the year. You are welcome to join us.

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  • Sister Joseph O’Leary

    Mary Elizabeth O’Leary was born on 12 August, 1914; on the eve of the First World War. Mary was the second eldest in a family of four, three boys and the one girl. Mollie, as she was always called lived most of her early life in Petone.

  • The Voice of Compassion Issue 55

    In this issue, we have the incredible story of Zerai, news about Meri Hōhepa Suzanne Aubert, the Grotto, activities at the Soup Kitchen and much more.

  • Sister Mary Gallagher

    After her Profession in 1958 Sister Mary worked in the different Homes of Compassion before going to Loreto Hall to obtain her teacher ‘C’ Certificate.

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