Rosary Convent Update
With an update of Rosary Convent long overdue, we scarcely know where to begin the news update; so we’ll start at the beginning. After all, it is a very good place to start. The … Read more
May and June Events at Signadou Boarding School
Feast of the Ascension On May 29th, for the Feast of the Ascension, two sisters took the girls to the Whanganui Regional Museum where they learned about manu aute (Maori kite) which is made from … Read more
Camp Kateri Tekakwitha
“Dear Future Missionary “You have been called to join the Blackrobe and his white-robed assistants at the Kateri Mission where the North American Wilderness blends with the New Zealand … Read more
Australian Wildlife
Welcome to Holy Rosary Convent, Australia If you look carefully to your right, you shouldn’t miss our backyard friends who often come at the time of Compline to graze on grass, have a little nap … Read more
Feast of the Epiphany 2014, Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Convent, Australia
At the conclusion of 2013 and at the start of 2014 we were blessed with a wonderful retreat preached by Reverend Fr Robert MacPherson, who is currently stationed in Wanganui, New Zealand. It is always … Read more
St Dominic’s Convent, Wanganui ~ 22nd December 2013
Profession Ceremony “The Life of a Prophet” was the topic announced for the Sisters’ annual retreat this year, and the retreat fulfilled the promise of such an intriguing title. The prophet chosen was Eliseus, and … Read more
Behold we bring you glad tidings
The Dominican Sisters of Wanganui joyously announce the following upcoming events: Sunday, December 22nd, 2013 in Wanganui, NEW ZEALAND Feast of the Patronage of Our Lady over the Dominican order FINAL PROFESSION Sister Maria Swarupa … Read more
Pilgrimage to the South Island: Day One: Across the Seas
One book which will always have a special place in our convent library is Star of the South by Sister Mary Augustine O.P. After reading it in the refectory on more than one occasion, it … Read more
Pilgrimage to the South: Day Two: Timaru, Oamaru, Teschemakers, Dunedin
Another early morning on Tuesday, we headed for Timaru where we visited the beautiful Sacred Heart Basilica and were lucky enough to find tables of books which were free for the taking. Our Sister Librarian … Read more
Pilgrimage to the South Island: Day Three: Lawrence, Cromwell and Queenstown
Wednesday it was off to visit the Convent and School in Queenstown. On the way we stopped at Lawrence to visit St Patrick’s Church and the Dominican convent which was situated just behind it. Now … Read more
