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Sister Camillus Ryan
Eileen Mary Ryan, daughter of William Rodger and Myrtle Eileen (nee Fowler), entered the Sisters of Compassion some time in February 1956. What a wonderful contribution she made to the Sisters of Compassion...
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Sister Celine Martin
Barbara was born in Rotorua the daughter of James and Myrtle Martin. The family moved to the Bay of Plenty where Barbara received her education and quickly entered into the local life of the environment. Helping on the farm, Barbara inherited a great love of animals which she retained throughout life...
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Sister Alacoque Walsh
Mary Florence was born on 25 April, 1904, at Momona, Taiera. Her parents were Patrick Walsh and Mary Anne Walsh (nee Casey). While Mary was still a baby, her father moved to a farm at Edendale where she was brought up. Mary entered the Sisters of Compassion on 13 August, 1930, and was given the religious name of Sister Mary Alacoque...