While Christmas is a wonderful time to spend with family and friends, there can also be heaps of pressure on us to spend money on gifts and presents. Sometimes this can put additional and unnecessary pressure on us at a time that should be about other things. This … [Read more...]

We should be shining lamps, giving light to all around us - Catherine McAuley Many of our Mercy Women will begin their annual summer break in the next few weeks. The summer holidays provide a well-deserved rest at years end and provide the opportunity to enjoy valuable space in … [Read more...]

Each day is a step we make towards eternity and we shall continue thus to step from day to day until we take the last step, which will bring us into the presence of God - Catherine McAuley Diabetes is the largest and fastest growing health issue in New Zealand, with one in … [Read more...]

Here you can find out all about the exciting story of Ngā Whaea Atawhai Sisters of Mercy Aotearoa through videos made for us by Stun Media of Wellington. There is also a behind the scenes look at the making of these videos and the thoughts behind their purpose. Please support Ngā … [Read more...]

TV3's The Project had a special Kanoa's Good News segment on Friday the 26th of October. Host Kanoa Lloyd introduced a segment with a positive Ngā Whaea Atawhai Sisters of Mercy Aotearoa story which begins at 42:15secs into the show. You can watch it here but you'll need to sign … [Read more...]

The tender Mercy of God has given us one another Catherine McAuley As we enter the final term of our school year many of our Mercy women are thinking of new challenges and beginnings for 2019. We may be moving to university or starting a new job. Each of these beginnings brings … [Read more...]

After 13 years of service Bernadette Collins has retired from the St Mary's College Auckland Board of Directors. The latest St Mary's College Auckland newsletter has this prayer: Gracious God, Thank you for the gift of today. Refresh me. Invite me to discover your presence In … [Read more...]

https://youtu.be/-nsyM47dIIs A behind the scenes making of the 3 videos Earlier this year Ngā Whaea Atawhai Sisters of Mercy Aotearoa commissioned Stun Media from Wellington to make a suite of videos and powerpoint presentations. In 3 videos the historic and contemporary … [Read more...]

Your love calls to us…in every pebble, rock and hill - to sing of your mercy and justice. Sr Rosaleen Hogan rsm As September rolls around we celebrate the dawning of spring in the Southern Hemisphere. Spring represents a time of awakening and rejuvenation. Rather than … [Read more...]

This month, New Zealand women celebrate 125 years of winning the right to vote. Today, we all take a visit to the ballot box for granted once we turn 18 but, it hasn’t always been that way. On 19 September 1893 New Zealand became the first self-governing country to grant women … [Read more...]

Watch St Catherine's College Wellington win the O’Shea Shield competition in the video below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLvYxiyDA8A   … [Read more...]

“Since God’s power is not limited to time or space, we have the same means as the greatest saints had. God can affect in us what he accomplished in them. In fact, to arrive at their sanctity requires no more than to simply perform our daily actions perseveringly and regularly for … [Read more...]

Whatever it is However impossible it seems Whatever the obstacle that lies between you and it If it is honest If it has integrity If it is has meaning and value You must stretch yourself to help those who need it ..reach it... Manuela Adams - Teacher A … [Read more...]

Te Ngakau Waiora Mercy Spirituality Centre welcomed Noel Letford and Peter Buckland  onto their Board on the 17th of July. Tiaki Manatū Chair Tony Harkins facilitated the ceremony. Noel Letford has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related … [Read more...]

All goes well when you can work together in harmony M Patricia O’Neill rsm The beauty of true friendships is that they transcend time, geography, age, ethnicity, gender, and the list goes on! Since the inaugural International Friendship Day in 1958, we have committed … [Read more...]

A group of sisters residing at St Mary’s decided they would like to do something a bit different to celebrate the June feast days – Sr Rossello on the 12th, Sr Patricia Erin on 13th and Sr Irenaeus on 28th.  Sr Marcienne came up with the idea of a mid -Winter celebration. Staff … [Read more...]

Community Award: Lynn Lander: Lynn has made, and continues to make, a positive difference, serving on our Proprietor's Board, Carmel College Auckland Limited, since 2004 and as Chair since November 2013. But her association with the college goes back to last century – 1990s … [Read more...]