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Sister Emilian O’Mahony
Honoria, daughter of Cornelius and Ellen O’Mahony, was born at Drimoleague, County Cork, Ireland and immigrated to New Zealand at the age of 30. She was a qualified Maternity Nurse prior to her arrival having received her training at the Rotunda Hospital in Dublin.
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Sister Justin Walsh
Before leaving on a pilgrimage to Europe Sister Justin had decided to become a religious, and this desire was confirmed while she was in Rome...
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Sister Regis Barker
Irene Mary Barker was born on 16 September, 1910, in Auckland. Her parents were James and Mary Barker (nee Slade). Mr Barker was a boot maker. There were four girls and one boy in this closely knit family.