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Sister Patricia Kraus
Sister is the daughter of Mr Kraus one of our very generous benefactors who worked around most Homes of Compassion for many years...
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Sister Alexis
Mary Catherine Heagney was born on 31 May, 1913 in Dublin, Ireland. She came to New Zealand with her family at the end of May, 1921, so she was old enough to retain clear memories of her early childhood in Ireland. Her brothers, Father Pat and John and her sister Theresa were also born there, while Margaret and Michael were born in Whanganui where the family settled.
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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...