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Sister James Straka
Elsie Josephine Straka was born at Wainui, North Auckland, on 23 December, 1906, but spent most of her early life in Puhoi. Her parents were John and Rosa Margaret Straka (nee Plescher). Her father had a farm in Puhoi...
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Sister Susan Cosgrove
"In 1968 when I was aged just 17 I felt confident that my vocation was a call to be a Sister of Compassion...
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Sister Anastasia Stephens
Edith Margaret Stevens was born at Christmastown, Victoria, Australia, the daughter of Alice and John Stevens. She was one of eleven children with five brothers and five sisters. Her brother Alfred and sisters Ellen, Dorothy and Lillian survived her...