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Sister Vianney Brett
Alice Brett was born in Wellington on 5 June, 1871. Her parents were George and Mary Brett (nee Maher). Alice entered the Sisters of Compassion at Buckle Street and on 28 November, 1904, received her Religious name Sister Mary Vianney.
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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 Isidore Shortall
Margaret Magdalen Shortall was born at Turakina on 7 December 1881. Margaret was of Irish and Scandinavian heritage.