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Sister Charles Chase
Lucy Edith Chase was born in Wellington, on the 2 July, 1903. Her parents were Charles Russell and Margaret Amelia Chase [nee McAnally]. Lucy entered the Sisters of Compassion on 15 August, 1921, and received her religious name Charles. Sister Charles was Professed on 19 March, 1924, and made her Perpetual Profession on 19 March, 1930...
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Sister Paea Tamale
Sister was a beautiful gentle nurse but had to leave the sisters because of health reasons. Paea continues to nurse at St Joseph’s Home of Compassion at Heretaunga.
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Sister Campion Walsh
Stella Mary Walsh was born in Invercargill, the fourth daughter of James Raymond Walsh and Stella Walsh. Her father was a Custom Officer who had worked in various places throughout New Zealand. Stella’s parents provided a Catholic education for the family of five children with three of their four daughter eventually entering religious congregations...