Support our Appeal
Our Stories
All stories-
Sister Thelma Backhurst
Thelma Backhurst was born in Auckland, 6 May 1940. Her parents were George and Gladys Backhurst. John her brother was the only other member of the family. Sister Baptist, her father’s sister, was a Sister of Compassion.
-
Sister Martin Walsh
Lorraine Mary Walsh was born in Gisborne, the daughter of Thomas and Mary Walsh. Lorraine was the eldest sibling.
-
Sister Peggy Brown
Peggy was born in Raglan in 1947. She was the seventh child in a family of nine.