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The Voice of Compassion Issue 56
In this issue, we have the story of Adele, Bridget and Kevin from Compassion Housing, a message from Sr. Margaret Anne Mills, Soup Kitchen stories, activities at the Home of Compassion and much more.
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Sister Christopher Birchall
Theresa Eileen Birchall was born in Wanganui on 16 July, 1918. Her twin brother Robert lived only three weeks. Eileen as she was called, was the twelfth child in the family, and the last surviving aunt of her numerous nieces and nephews of whom she was very fond.
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Sister Philomena Quillivan
Jane was born at Manganoho, Whanganui. Her Irish father, Patrick, and her Scottish mother, Catherine, migrated with their families to New Zealand in the mid-1880s. Jane was educated at the Manganoho School gaining her Certificate of Proficiency in 1908.