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The Voice of Compassion Issue 53
We remember the visit of Mother Teresa at Our Lady's Home of Compassion, Christmas at the Soup Kitchen, the awards received by Sisters of Compassion, the visit of students from Putāruru, and more!
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Sister Rita Hickey
Rita was born in Opunake, the third daughter of a family of six, three sisters and two brothers. Her parents were John Sydney and Bridget Hickey (nee Coyle). They were a close knit family and very much part of the Opunake community.
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Sister Jerome Smith
Julia Monica, daughter of Christopher and Mary Smith, was born and baptised in Kaikoura, Marlborough. Julia had two brothers and two sisters.