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Sister Vincent Casey
Mary Josephine Casey was born in Wellington on 11 October 1873. Her parents were John James and Teresa Mary Casey (nee Pagon). Mary had wanted to join the Sisters of Compassion at Jerusalem-Hiruhārama for some time, but could not get away from home.
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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 Mechtilde Reid
Beryl Mary Reid was the second daughter of Sergeant Major Archibald Douglas Reid and Catherine Mary (nee Noble). Beryl was born at Waihi on 25 September, 1908.