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Jacqui
I feel that I was so fortunate to have been able to live and work at the Home of Compassion. I consider it one of the most blessed gifts in my life, and I look forward to returning...
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Sister Sheila McGrath
Many stories are remembered about the giftedness of Sister Sheila’s talents and her joy in sharing them with others and encouraging others to learn from her.
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Sister Cleophas Riordan
Eily Norah Riordan was born at Lyttleton on the 15 April, 1895, the eldest of four – two sisters and a brother. Her parents were Thomas and Mary Riordan (nee Long). Shortly after Eily’s birth the family moved to Christchurch where she often recalled happy memories of walking the Cashmere Hills and family musical evenings around the piano...