2019 National Day of Prayer and Promotion film

Approx start time Image .11 Sr Margaret Anne Mills Congregational Leader, Sisters of Compassion

2019 National Day of Prayer and Promotion film

Approx start time Image 4.37 2.17 Alex, St School Paul RamsaySt Francis de Sales School .11 Sr Margaret Anne Mills Congregational3.08 Leader, Sisters of Compassion Deirdre Hanlon Visitor Experience Manager, Sisters of New video reflects Suzanne Aubert’s example Compassion 2.17 Paul OctoberRamsay 2019 He Panui Kòrero o Meri Hohepa Issue 9 o coincide with Celebration3.08 Sunday, the Sisters have produced a shortDeirdre video Hanlon featuring comments and Visitor Experience Manager, Sisters of .44 Aine, Sacred Heart Cathedral School Compassion Treflections from everyday New Zealanders on what Suzanne Aubert means to them and why she is such an inspiration. The contributors include kaumatua, students from several schools, friends and supporters of the Sisters, pastors and interested parties from non-Catholic groups and staff. There are many inspiring statements: Suzanne Aubert: A Missionary

.44 Aine,4.42 Sacred Heart Cathedral2.26 School Jo-Anne 3.29 White Alex, St FrancisLeadership de Sales team,John School Grevatt St Hilda’s Island Bay Teacher, Sacred Heart Cathedral School Anglican Church who made NZ her home

.48 3.29 Eva, Sacred Heart CathedralJohn Grevatt School Teacher, Sacred Heart Cathedral School “Let us have a big heart…” 2.26 Alex, St Francis de Sales School s takes pride in the great strides it She quickly learnt the Maori language and customs. She Ais making as a welcoming and tolerant community, befriended Peata who became her mentor in all things we need to acknowledge the great example set by Maori, and who helped her in the study of rongoa. It 2.39 Katy Grant Director of Religious Studies, St Francis de .48 “One thing about her was her bravery. “She’sEva the ,Mother Sacred Teresa Heart Cathedral“I cannot Schoolthink of a more “If we did3.37 as much as she did “Her absolute commitment to live Linda SwaynVenerable Suzanne Aubert who, as a missionary, was during the Maori wars, in the company of Peata, She travelled half way across the world of New Zealand.” remarkable New Zealand woman, for everyone,3.50 our world would the Gospel had a big personal cost Marco Sonzogni Sales School Dr Marco Sonzogni, Reader in Translation Nathan Parry Rev Nathan Parry, Minister, Island Bay when she was only 25.” – Aine – Eric full stop.” – Jo-Anne be so different.” – Alex in her life, but that never stopped answered God’s Studies School of Languages and Cultures, that she visited Presbyterian Church 3.37 Linda Swayn her.” – John call to leave her Victoria University of Maori villages .59 Linda Swayn .51 3.50 Korty Wilson Marco2.39 Sonzogni Dr Marco Sonzogni, ReaderKaty in homelandGrant Translation and Director of Religious Studies, St Francis de around Studies School of Languages and Cultures, Sales School Victoria University of Wellingtonbring the gospel and further to people on the afield, gaining the other side of the friendship and world. In doing .51 Korty Wilson trust of all she met. so, she offered us 3.00 Wendy Hill As a missionary a blueprint for Suzanne moved “She saw something beautiful in “She felt5.21 the call of our Maori “A grace like Suzanne’s has neither Suzanne“She became O’Rourke us, she became a “She wasn’t afraid of who was the action. 1.20 every person, no matter what.” 5.39Magdalenapeople.” – Korty, St Catherine’s beginning College nor end.” – Marco Katy GrantMaori.” – Shane head. If she knew that something often, to where – Linda was important, she went straight 6.00 Marco Sonzogni And New Zealand there was most 3.00 to the top.” – Katy Wendy Hill 6.19 Jo-Anne White is the better for need. After living The video will be played in many churches around the country on Sunday October 6 and can also be seen on the that. in Auckland website www.suzanneaubert.co.nz. When she left for 11 years she If you would like a copy to show others, please contact Kerry ([email protected]) in 1860, Suzanne (right) and Peata (left) sitting with their pupils shifted to Hawke’s an adventure began that would absorb and excite her Bay where she became a tower of strength to the And watch out for the opportunity to make your own video reflections and have them posted on the new page being developed on the website. for the rest of her life. Besides the many spiritual and Marist Fathers with whom she worked. The Church medical books in her luggage, Suzanne brought to New at Pakipaki, Hawke’s Bay, was built in 1880 with Zealand an inherent goodness, a strong Catholic faith encouragement and personal financial support from 1.28 Keep in touch Suzanne O’Rourke Great resourcesMission available Animator, Sisters of Compassion inherited from her parents, and, in addition, a love Suzanne Aubert. The Church still stands and efforts are ould you like to receive regular updates and news he Sisters have a number of wonderful resources. You of the poor instilled in her by her grandmother and a being made to restore it to its former glory. by email? If so please give us your email address. can also ‘journey’ with Suzanne Aubert by following W T strong sense of justice. Suzanne was then called to Hiruharama/Jerusalem, on You can do this by registering on-line or by emailing the interactive map that traces her footsteps and special [email protected] places through Aotearoa New Zealand. More details on the Suzanne Aubert’s mission was to do God’s will, the river, where she lived and worked with website: www.suzanneaubert.co.nz bringing the love of Christ to all people. She wrote, the Maori community. It was there in 1892 that she “Let us have a big heart and great courage so that while founded the Sisters of Compassion. Name we are doing the work of God, He does His own in us”. Arriving in Wellington in the late 1890s at the Please keep me informed of progress Postal Address Suzanne believed that all people were equal before God, invitation of priests and doctors, Suzanne soon set 1.42 Jeff Drane Please send me informationSM on resources available a belief that led her to respect people of all religions or to work caring for permanently disabled people and I would like to make a donation to Sisters of Compassion none. Email Phone visiting people in need.

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Meet some key people New resources available Two of the very important people associated with CauseWe are developing severalUpdate new resources to help people learn “To love God above all i Suzanne Aubert: a Missionarypromoting woman the Cause for sainthood for of Suzanneour Aubert time are more of the spirituality and good works of Suzanne Aubert. We have things, to love all people as Father Maurice CarmodyRecently and I met Sister with Josephine a person Gorman. who recentlyhe Sisters published of Compassiona 16-page booklet continue and you to can be findencouraged details of oneself, to give one’s heart he celebration of Missionaries and soul, one’s mind and Father Maurice is the and has been responsible thatby on thethe website.progress It onis athe wonderful Cause publicationfor that provides a during the month of October is considering a missionary call. i T T Notes on the Run strength in order to make 2019 is an occasion of joy. for compiling the comprehensiveShe wants to documentsrespond to required by ofgreat Venerable summary Suzanne of the life Aubert.of Suzanne. In Copies March are thisavailable year, from a the people better and happier, . You’ll find Francis’more on thecall Positio “Go that forth Father and Mauricereach formaloffice inquiryif you can’t was download held in itthe from Christchurch the website. Justdiocese call Sister to Jo that is life, that is the law, It is also a special month for the compiled by going out to thisto all website people (www.suzanneaubert.http://suzanneaubert. at the margins of investigateon (04) 383-7139 an alleged and she miraclewill send through you a copy. the There intercession is a small feeof that is happiness, justice Sisters of Compassion as they and truth.” co.nz/home/journey-to-sainthood/the-positio/co.nz/resources). society!” She shared with me her Suzanneof $5 to coverAubert. postage and packing. recall Suzanne Aubert’s death Following the Inquiry, the documentation was sent to Suzanne Aubert You can also readconcerns. a biography “I would of Father struggle Maurice with at There will be other material added shortly to the Website including New Zealand’s in the making on 1 October. Suzanne Aubert’s NO¯ AOTEAROA, HE TAONGA O TE HUN getting a visa. Do I really want to the Congregation for the Causes of in Rome and GA TAPU I RARANGAHIA response to God’s love was to be (www.suzanneaubert.co.nz/people).http://suzanneaubert.co.nz/home/journey-to-sainthood/the- some video material that you can download, and a spiritual posulator/ leave home? Would there be access subsequentlyreflection booklet accepted based onfor the further writings examination. of Suzanne. Watch This out will for a missionary. It was her desire to take place once the appropriate medical documents have Notes on the Run to the Internet? I would need to more details. Sister Barbara King witness to the love of God and to learn a language and adjust to a been translated into Italian, which is currently under Significantshare it with all people.milestone in sight new culture. I am not sure if I way. DuringSuzanne the Aubert current is northernan inspiration is possible we could have some would cope.” These are very real ThisWould is important you as welike move a picturetowards the of hoped for summer,for young missionaries the theologians today. wonderful She news to celebrate concerns. Let us pray for aspiring BeatificationSuzanne? and eventual Canonisation. During October, inpersevered. Rome are Her reviewing faith was the strongaround the anniversary of missionaries and encourage them to the New Zealand Bishops will be visiting Rome for their Positiodespite (the failure, case forobstacles her being and Suzanne’s death (October 3rd). talk it over with a mentor and even 5-yearly ad limina meeting with Pope Francis. During made a saint) at the request If the theologians are satisfied this time they will also meet with Cardinal Becciu and SUZANNE disappointments. She was gifted to ask Suzanne Aubert to intercede SISTERS OF of Pope Francis. Provided and their decision is positive, COMPASSION members of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints. The spirit of Suzanne Aubert has with courage and the knowledge for God’s grace and guidance. 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 that if the work was of God it They will discuss progress on Venerable Suzanne supporter or volunteer – learn more on: www.compassion.org.nz Care with Compassion the documentation, they will ‘venerable’ before Christmas. As Suzanne wrote encouragingly: Te Rauhi i Runga i te Puaro Aubert’s Cause. Let us pray for a fruitful meeting. 2 Rhine Street, off Murray S ha would succeed. PHONE: 04 383 7139 EMAIL t, Island Bay : [email protected]. nz release their decision at the That is a very significant step PRAYER FOR “What does it matter if we are but feeble reeds, In the meantime, efforts continue here in New Zealand THE CAUSE St Jean Marie Vianney affirmed her. As her spiritual We invite you to join us in beginning of autumn (our on the causation journey. Please prayer for the Cause for

provided we bend only under the breath of the Holy and elsewhere to promote awareness of and devotion to Beatification of Suzanne Aubert. “Lord Jesus Christ, you told us that as mentor, he made some predictions that would mirror 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 Spirit? We have nothing to fear, and we can even Meri Hohepa/Suzanne Aubert. Sr Margaret Annegrant personally that Suzanne Aubert, who handing Pope Francis material supported the Ma tryingher life. not This to get gave too excited, her confidence it in difficult times. her life to the care-ori of peoplethe poor, and the devoted sick and the under-privileged, will be promote the glory of God.” about Venerable Suzannerecognised by the Church as one ofAubert your Please continue to pray that through Suzanne’s true and humble followers. There were many occasions when she could have Sister Josephine Gorman is the archivist for the Sisters of amen.” intercession a miracle may be recognised, thus opening New Zealand’s given up and returned to France. If this had occurred, ThankCompassion you for and supporting has spent manythe Cause years managingof Venerable the all- saint in the making NO¯ AOTEAROA, HE TAONGA O TE H the way for her Beatification, hopefully in the not too UNGA TAPU her family would have rejoiced. They missed her so Suzanne Aubert/ Meri Hohepa through your prayer I RARANGAHIA important archival material. distant future. much and she missed them. She wrote many times and making her better known to all New Zealanders. She has assisted Father Maurice with sourcing historical Make your own about being homesick. by Sr Margaret Anne material for the Positio that he produced. A detailed profile of Sister Jo is on the website and you can read more on her The Missionary Who Made NZ Her Home pilgrimage continued from page 1 St Mary’s Northcote unveils by visiting (www.suzanneaubert.co.nz/people).http://suzanneaubert.co.nz/home/journey-to- specialhe Homeicon of Compassion is best experienced Island Bay continues to attractsainthood/sister-josephine-gorman/ Pilgrims Suzanne opened a Soup Kitchen and a crèche. In 1907 Tin person as the wairua (spirit) of place is one she opened a large home for children at Island Bay. that touches people. Pilgrims andSt. visitors Mary’s are Church finding in ore and more schools are going on pilgrimage Northcote, Auckland is A section of this building was later converted into their way to the Home of Compassion in increasing to places significant in Suzanne’s life and work. one of the first parish M a surgical hospital for the training of her sisters as numbers to discover more about Suzanne Aubert Recently, 59 Year 13 St Peter’s College students went churches in New Zealand registered nurses. She was a pioneer of New Zealand’s and to take time out to reflect and pray. When you on pilgrimage. Over two days, students visited St Mary to commission their own healthWould and youwelfare like a systemcopy of andthe wonderfula friend toportrait all. recently are visiting Wellington, you are invited to make the of the Angels, the church where Suzanne’s funeral was icon of Suzanne Aubert. painted of Suzanne Aubert? The painting was done by John short trip to Island Bay and explore the Heritage held, the Compassion Soup Kitchen, founded by Suzanne Suzanne Aubert died in Wellington on 1 October 1926. She occupies a place of the Baptist studio in Auckland. The artist has brilliantly Centre exhibitions, the Chapel and Resting Place and serving meals continuously since 1901, the Historic Her funeral is remembered as the largest ever given to a honour on the wall of the captured the key symbols that are so important to imagery of Suzanne Aubert, the cafe, gift shop and grounds. Crèche, one of New Zealand’s earliest crèches for single woman.associated When with New Suzanne. Zealanders Using pictures think of of Suzanne goodness from theyher church alongside icons of Accommodation is often available in the retreat working mothers, and St ’s church, where a side thinkpassport of Suzanne and other Aubert. documents, She thewas final a person portrait who is what loved we St. John Paul II, Blessed house. The public spaces will be open between chapel is dedicated to Suzanne Aubert to acknowledge Godbelieve and all Suzanne people would but with have alooked special like preference when she first for setthe , St. Mary Christmas and New Year. For more information her care for the “sick poor” in Te Aro. An evening needyfoot and in Newmarginalised. Zealand. The The location light is of obviously her compassion Whanganui McKillop of the Cross, contact Deirdre Hanlon, Visitor Experience and morning at the Home of Compassion provided an and withthe sharpness the river in of the her background vision are and remembered the church to clearly this and others. Parish priest Manager, [email protected] opportunity to reflect on the insights that Suzanne’s life day. visible.Her goodness If you would presents like your us withown copya challenge of the icon, to liveyou Craig Dunford blessed the (04) 282 1953. and work provides for ways to be in the world. St Peter’s College Palmerston North pilgrimage the gospelcan order today it on-line in our (www.suzanneaubert.co.nz/resources)http://suzanneaubert.co.nz/resources/ own way. 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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