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Sister Gabriel Henry
Helen Mary Henry was born in Hawera on 18 June, 1906, but spent most of her early life in Wanganui. Her parents were Thomas and Annie Henry (nee Finnerty). Even in those days she must have been a special person, as one of the Sisters can remember a teacher's oft-repeated phrase: ‘If only we had girls like Molly Henry!’...
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Sister Pisila Pouonga
Sister was born in Tonga and had trained as a nurse in Tonga before entering the Sisters of Compassion. After discernment she decided to return home.
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Sister Natalie O’Meara
Margaret Teresa O’Meara was born at Totara Flat, West Coast of the South Island, on 15 November, 1885. Her parents were Michael and Catherine O’Meara (nee Kennedy).