July 2015

You can do it online by going to http://suzanneaubert.co.nz/ home/journey-to-sainthood/ suzanne-aubert-coordinators/ or If you have a story that you would like to share, email by contacting Sister Jo. it to Sister Jo ([email protected]) or go to http://suzanneaubert.co.nz/home/share-your- stories/ i i SUZANNE AUBERT NEWS SUZANNE AUBERT NEWS i i

Meet some key people New resources available Two of the very important people associated with We are developing several new resources to help people learn “To love God above all i promoting the Cause for sainthood of Suzanne Aubert are more of the spirituality and good works of Suzanne Aubert. We have things, to love all people as Father Maurice Carmody and Sister Josephine Gorman. recently published a 16-page booklet and you can find details of oneself, to give one’s heart and soul, one’s mind and Father Maurice is the and has been responsible that on the website. It is a wonderful publication that provides a i

Notes on the Run strength in order to make for compiling the comprehensive documents required by great summary of the life of Suzanne. Copies are available from the people better and happier, . You’ll find more on the Positio that Father Maurice office if you can’t download it from the website. Just call Sister Jo that is life, that is the law, compiled by going to this website (www.suzanneaubert.http://suzanneaubert. on (04) 383-7139 and she will send you a copy. There is a small fee that is happiness, justice co.nz/home/journey-to-sainthood/the-positio/ and truth.” co.nz/resources). of $5 to cover postage and packing. Suzanne Aubert You can also read a biography of Father Maurice at There will be other material added shortly to the Website including ’s in the making NO¯ AOTEAROA, HE TAONGA O TE HUN (www.suzanneaubert.co.nz/people).http://suzanneaubert.co.nz/home/journey-to-sainthood/the- some video material that you can download, and a spiritual GA TAPU I RARANGAHIA posulator/ reflection booklet based on the writings of Suzanne. Watch out for Notes on the Run more details. Sister Barbara King Significant milestone in sight During the current northern is possible we could have some Would you like a picture of summer, the theologians wonderful news to celebrate Suzanne? in Rome are reviewing the around the anniversary of Positio (the case for her being Suzanne’s death (October 3rd). made a saint) at the request If the theologians are satisfied SISTERS OF SUZANNE of Francis. Provided and their decision is positive, COMPASSION The spirit of Suzanne Aubert has flourished in the many pastoral works of the Sisters of Compassion. they are satisfied with all Suzanne could be declared You can share in their mission as a supporter or volunteer – learn more on: www.compassion.org.nz Care with Compassion Te Rauhi i Runga i te Puaroha the documentation, they will ‘venerable’ before Christmas. 2 Rhine Street, off Murray S PHONE: 04 383 7139 EMAIL t, Island Bay : [email protected]. nz release their decision at the That is a very significant step PRAYER FOR THE CAUSE We invite you to join us in beginning of autumn (our on the causation journey. Please prayer for the Cause for

Beatification of Suzanne Aubert. “Lord Jesus Christ, you told us that as often as we show compassion to the springtime). While we are pray for these deliberations. least of our brothers and sisters, we show it to you. Hear our prayers and grant that Suzanne Aubert, who supported the Ma trying not to get too excited, it her life to the care- oriof thepeople poor, and the devoted sick and the under-privileged, will be recognised by the Church as one of your true and humble followers. Sister Josephine Gorman is the archivist for the Sisters of amen.” New Zealand’s Compassion and has spent many years managing the all- saint in the making NO¯ AOTEAROA, HE TAONGA O TE HUNGA TAPU important archival material. I RARANGAHIA She has assisted Father Maurice with sourcing historical material for the Positio that he produced. A detailed profile of Sister Jo is on the website and you can read more on her St Mary’s Northcote unveils by visiting (www.suzanneaubert.co.nz/people).http://suzanneaubert.co.nz/home/journey-to- sainthood/sister-josephine-gorman/ special icon St. Mary’s Church in Northcote, is one of the first parish churches in New Zealand Would you like a copy of the wonderful portrait recently to commission their own painted of Suzanne Aubert? The painting was done by John icon of Suzanne Aubert. the Baptist studio in Auckland. The artist has brilliantly She occupies a place of captured the key symbols that are so important to imagery honour on the wall of the associated with Suzanne. Using pictures of Suzanne from her church alongside icons of passport and other documents, the final portrait is what we St. John Paul II, Blessed believe Suzanne would have looked like when she first set , St. Mary foot in New Zealand. The location is obviously McKillop of the Cross, with the river in the background and the church clearly and others. Parish priest visible. If you would like your own copy of the icon, you Craig Dunford blessed the can order it on-line (www.suzanneaubert.co.nz/resources)http://suzanneaubert.co.nz/resources/ icon at a special Mass and invited the congregation to pray for the or by contacting Sister Jo. Cause of Suzanne Aubert.

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