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Sister Pauline Dwyer
Pauline Dwyer was born in Greymouth on 5 August 1922, the third child of Katherine Victoria (nee McGuigan) and Patrick James Dwyer. On 11 June, 1933, Pauline was confirmed by Bishop Brodie, Bishop of Christchurch, and she chose the name Imelda.
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Sister Baptist Backhurst
Ethel Francesca was the eldest daughter of Francis and Maud Backhurst, she was born in Onehunga, Auckland. Her siblings, three brothers and one sister relied on her direction and motherly skills, as their father died at an early age...
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Sister Clare Nesdale
Kathleen Ann Nesdale was born at Kimbolton, near Fielding, on 13 November, 1892. Her parents were Patrick Nesdale and Mary Ann Nesdale [nee Smyth]. Kathleen entered the Sisters of Compassion on 23 February, 1915, while Mother Aubert was still in Rome...