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It is a miracle that I am here today against all odds given the fact that many doctors told me and the Sisters that I wouldn’t live for long.
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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...
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Sister Isidore Shortall
Margaret Magdalen Shortall was born at Turakina on 7 December 1881. Margaret was of Irish and Scandinavian heritage.