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Sisters of Compassion Group Covid-19 Policy Document
With a clear understanding of our tūrangawaewae, we stand in solidarity with our community for the protection of all people. It is with this sense of place and community that we support a vaccine mandate whilst ensuring those in need do not miss out and on the shelter they so desperately require.
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Sister Etienne Walsh
Elizabeth Welsh was born in Invercargill on 3 February, 1885. Her parents were Michael and Margaret Welsh. She entered the Sisters of Compassion on 1 March, 1926, and on 8 September, 1926, Elizabeth began her novitiate training receiving her Religious name Sister M. Etienne. Sister M. Hedwige was her Novice Mistress...
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Sister Margaret Mary Murphy
Margaret Mary, the only child of Gilbert and Eleanor Murphy, was born, baptised and received her early education in Hamilton...