We are a retreat centre in the heart of Auckland, a city oasis for learning, prayer and reflection.
Te Ngakau Waiora Mercy Spirituality Centre is a work of Nga Whaea Atawhai Sisters of Mercy Aotearoa New Zealand. The Spirituality Centre provides a city oasis for learning, prayer and reflection. With its spacious, well established grounds, mature trees and gardens and organic gardening practices, the Centre also reflects a commitment to care of the Earth.
The work of the Centre comes under the governance of
the Te Ngakau Waiora Mercy Centre Board of Directors
Donna Peterson, Mary Catherwood rsm, Joan Fogarty and Lynn Lander – who in turn are responsible to the Board of Nga Whaea Atawhai o Aotearoa Tiaki Manatu Sisters of Mercy Ministries.
The staff responsible for the management and daily operation of the Centre are:
Beate Matthies - Manager
Sr Rita Vessey rsm - Facilities Coordinator
Valerie Jabir - Programmes & Resource Coordinator
Bridget Shaw - Administration
Luna Touzel - Housekeeper
Sr Priscilla Kohlhase rsm - Hospitality
Sr Sheryl James rsm - Hospitality & Counselling
Spiritual Directors - Anne Warren chf
Cathryn Wiles-Pickard rsm
Christina Cathro rndm
Laetitia Puthenpadath
David Crawley
Sharon Fitzgerald rgs
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