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Sisters of Compassion Group Covid-19 Policy Document
With a clear understanding of our tūrangawaewae, we stand in solidarity with our community for the protection of all people. It is with this sense of place and community that we support a vaccine mandate whilst ensuring those in need do not miss out and on the shelter they so desperately require.
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Sister Anthony Cassin
Emma Mary Cassin was born at Taradale, Hawke's Bay, on the 13 March, 1878. Her parents were John Thomas and Jane Cassin [nee McMahon]. Emma entered the Sisters of Compassion at St. Joseph's Home in Buckle Street, on 26 January, 1903, there she began her Novitiate and was given her religious name Sister Mary Anthony...
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Sister Philomena Quillivan
Jane was born at Manganoho, Whanganui. Her Irish father, Patrick, and her Scottish mother, Catherine, migrated with their families to New Zealand in the mid-1880s. Jane was educated at the Manganoho School gaining her Certificate of Proficiency in 1908.