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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 Vincent Butler
Rosaline Rita was born in Inglewood, Taranaki on 2 May, 1925. Her parents were William John and Helen Martha Butler (nee Dravitski). Rosaline’s father owned a farm in Inglewood and it was from there she developed a great love of the outdoors, animals and bird life.
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Sister Anthony McKiernan
Margaret Mary McKiernan was born at Templeport, County Gavan, Ireland on the 27 December, 1912. She was the eldest of five children born to Thomas and Kate McKiernan. Her siblings were Thomas (Brother Columba), John, Benny and Sheila. John married and had two children Paul and Kevin...