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Sister Cecilia Crombie
Emmeline Edith Crombie was born at Balart, Victoria, Australia, on 30 December, 1872. Her parents were Charles Melville Crombie and Matilda Margaret Crombie (nee Sibley.) Emmeline entered as a Postulant on 15 August, 1908, and began her Novitiate on 19 March, 1909, receiving the name Sister Mary Cecilia. She was professed on 7 April, 1911...
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Sister Baptist Backhurst
Ethel Francesca was the eldest daughter of Francis and Maud Backhurst, she was born in Onehunga, Auckland. Her siblings, three brothers and one sister relied on her direction and motherly skills, as their father died at an early age...
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Publication of the Royal Commission’ final report
The final report of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care is being released to the public. The Sisters of Compassion Group and wider Compassion whānau acknowledge the […]