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Sister Christine Vercoe
Sister Christine nursed in the hospital. After she left the Sisters of Compassion she communicated with the sisters who were always delighted to hear from her.
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Sister Joan Flannery
Agnes Imelda Flannery was born in Makikihi, Waimate, on 23 April, 1921, into a family of six siblings – all born within nine years. Their parents were John and and Mary Ellen Flannery (nee O’Grady)...
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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...