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The Voice of Compassion Issue 44
News from Our Lady's Home of Compassion, visit Suzanne Aubert's resting place and the Suzanne Aubert Heritage Centre, Bring learning to life with Compassion school resources, I am Sister Alisi, Creating purpose and hope, Jubilee celebrations...
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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.
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Sister Benigna Hunter
Ilene May Hunter was born at Pahiatua on the 28 November, 1902. Her parents were George and Mary Hunter (nee Horgan). Ilene entered the Sisters of Compassion, Island Bay, on 26 March, 1932, and received her religious name, Sister Benigna at her reception. Sister was professed on 23 January, 1935...