Little Company of Mary: New Zealand and Tonga
Caring for the suffering and dying of the world
The Little Company of Mary – New Zealand
The Little Company of Mary sisters were founded by Mary Potter and takes its name and spiritual model from the “little company” that stood with Mary at the foot of the cross of Calvary.
The Little Company of Mary sisters are called to be Mary’s companions, one with her in mind and heart, at the foot of the cross. We spend our lives caring for the suffering and dying of our world and are devoted to prayer.
The charism or spirit of the Little Company of Mary draws its members to follow the inspiration of Jesus’ total self-giving by responding generously to the challenges presented by our mission. We are women who make visible Jesus healing love by our prayer, our presence, and our compassion and care for those around us, particularly those in need and especially the sick and dying.
Through our works we are called to show the tender mercy of God, the healing presence of Jesus and the maternal love of Mary.
Mission and Ministry
The Mission of the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary is deeply rooted in the mission of Jesus who “went about everywhere doing good”. His was a healing presence in the world of his day. Inspired by the example of Mary the Mother of God and enriched and supported by each other, the Sisters offer compassionate care and support to those in need, valuing the personnel integrity and … [Read More...]
A LCM Vocation?
The Little Company of Mary is a Marian Congregation devoted to prayer and care for the suffering and dying of our world. When Mary Potter founded the Congregation in 1877 her vision was that her followers would pray and minister in the spirit of Mary as her companions. Mary’s maternal love for Jesus and for all humankind on Calvary was Mary Potter’s inspiration, and through her own illness and suffering she knew … [Read More...]
Justina Comeskey celebrates diamond jubilee
On April 28 Sister Justina Comeskey LCM celebrated the Diamond Jubilee of her Religious Profession at the Mary Potter Community Centre in Christchurch. Father Kevin Mears SM celebrated the Jubilee Mass which was attended by some of Sister's many neices and nephews, most of whom travelled from the North Island also Residents of Mary Potter Courts … [Read More...]
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From time-to-time we have news we would like to share and each month we distribute a spiritual reflection around "current" events and inspiration we gain from Mother Mary Potter. These are occasional emails, you'll normally receive them once, but perhaps twice a month. We'd love to keep in touch … [Read More...]