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Sister Hedwige Donovan
Mary Jane was born in Greytown, Wairarapa, the only daughter of William and Jane Donovan. Her parents owned a large and productive farm in Rangitumau, in eastern Wairarapa.
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Sister Philippine Dunne
Joan Pomeroy Dunne was born in Timaru on 22 April, 1915. Her parents were Joseph Myles and Evelyn Pomeroy Dunne (nee Smith)...
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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...