Church with stained glass windows during sunset

Our Lady's Home of Compassion

Join us for a tour of the newly listed Category 1 Historic Place, The Chapel of Our Lady of Compassion and Resting Place of Meri Hōhepa Suzanne Aubert.

Three thirty minute tours will be offered over the course of each morning. Each tour will include information about the history of the building, the meanings behind the stained glass windows, and the significance of the site as an ongoing place of worship for the wider Compassion community.

Participants will have the opportunity to visit the final Resting Place of Meri Hōhepa Suzanne Aubert who founded the Sisters of Compassion, the only religious order born in Aotearoa New Zealand. Come and experience the rich history and spirituality that are embedded in these sacred places.

Health & Safety

If arriving by foot, we encourage guests to stay within the painted white lines and to avoid walking through the carpark. In case of a fire or earthquake, emergency evacuation procedures and meeting points will be clearly communicated. Staff will ensure interior tour areas are clear of hazards that may cause harm or tripping. Our gardens and pathways are clearly marked. In the case of injury, staff have valid First Aid certification.

Location
Our Lady's Home of Compassion, 2 Rhine Street, Island Bay Wellington 6023

Regions

Wellington

Tags

Site Tour
Accessible

Event times

10:30-11am Sat 18 Oct


Koha

Cost: Suggested koha $5-$15

anya.hervel@compassion.org.nz

11-11:30am Sat 18 Oct


Koha

Cost: Suggested koha $5-$15

anya.hervel@compassion.org.nz

11:30am-12pm Sat 18 Oct


Koha

Cost: Suggested koha $5-$15

anya.hervel@compassion.org.nz

10:30-11am Tue 28 Oct


Koha

Cost: Suggested koha $5-$15

anya.hervel@compassion.org.nz

11-11:30am Tue 28 Oct


Koha

Cost: Suggested koha $5-$15

anya.hervel@compassion.org.nz

11:30am-12pm Tue 28 Oct


Koha

Cost: Suggested koha $5-$15

anya.hervel@compassion.org.nz

10:30-11am Tue 4 Nov


Koha

Cost: Suggested koha $5-$15

anya.hervel@compassion.org.nz

11-11:30am Tue 4 Nov


Koha

Cost: Suggested koha $5-$15

anya.hervel@compassion.org.nz

11:30am-12pm Tue 4 Nov


Koha

Cost: Suggested koha $5-$15

anya.hervel@compassion.org.nz

Event hosts

Our Lady's Home of Compassion

Our Lady’s Home of Compassion is a retreat centre situated in the beautiful hills of Island Bay. The Chapel, cafe, and museum spaces welcome you into the manaakitanga and story of foundress Meri Hōhepa Suzanne Aubert. This urban monastery is a place of prayer, reflection, and contemplation.

Email: anya.hervel@compassion.org.nz

Phone: 042821953