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Sister Xavier McDonald
Eileen McDonald was born in Auckland on the 26 January, 1904, the second daughter of James and Rose McDonald. Eileen was baptised and confirmed at St Patricks Cathedral, Auckland.
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Sister Telesia Iva Afungia Finau
I am a Tongan, born at Fungamisi Neiafu Vavau, Tonga Islands (Friendly Islands). My parents are Ana Mo Tevita Afungia Finau from Fungamisi Neiafu Vavau. They were the only Free Wesleyan Church family living in the area of Catholics. I am the youngest of the family of eight, five boys and three girls...
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Sister Barbara Pearson Souter
Mary Jean Pearson Souter was born in Wanganui on 1 May, 1915. Her parents were Thomas Pearson and Amelia Anne Pearson (nee Kennedy). Mary entered the Sisters of Compassion at Island Bay, on 5 January, 1934...