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Sister Anne O’Rourke
Ellen O’Rourke was born at Coroughalla, Cork, Ireland on 18 November, 1858, the daughter of Timothy and Ellen O’Rourke (nee McSweeny). Ellen O’Rourke came to New Zealand in 1879 with her sister Bridget...
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Sister Angela Moller
Johanna Christina Mary Moller was born in Greymouth on 15 June, 1876. Her parents were Soren Christopher William Moller and Julia Teresa Moller (nee McMahon). Johanna entered the Sisters of Compassion at St. Joseph’s Home, at Buckle Street on 27 February, 1907...
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Sister Delphina Seymour
Doris Mary Seymour was born on 5 September, 1896, at Nelson. Her parents were Charles Alexander Seymour and Emily Madeline Seymour (nee Brunetti). Her father was a Postmaster and it is said he spoke fluent French...