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Sister Anna Maria Shortall
Anna Maria Shortall, daughter of James Shortall and Elizabeth Crockett Lowe (nee Smith) of Spur Road, Fielding, was born at Fielding on 15 February, 1917. She had a twin brother. During 1939-1945, she worked as a land girl on her father’s farm until her brothers returned from the War...
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Sister Vianney Brett
Alice Brett was born in Wellington on 5 June, 1871. Her parents were George and Mary Brett (nee Maher). Alice entered the Sisters of Compassion at Buckle Street and on 28 November, 1904, received her Religious name Sister Mary Vianney.
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St Joseph’s Home of Compassion elder care facility announces closure
After nearly 100 years of operation in the Upper Hutt area, St Joseph’s Home of Compassion elder care facility has announced its closure, which will be effective in four months […]