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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 Lesina Patelo
Lesina came from Samoa. She was a happy person but discerned that Religious life was not for her.
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Sister Camillus Ryan
Eileen Mary Ryan, daughter of William Rodger and Myrtle Eileen (nee Fowler), entered the Sisters of Compassion some time in February 1956. What a wonderful contribution she made to the Sisters of Compassion...