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Sister Ita Flannery
Bridget Cecilia Flannery was the eldest daughter of John and Ellen Flannery, and was born at Timaru on 12 October, 1913. Two of her sisters also entered the Sisters of Compassion: Sister Mary Joan and Sister Mary Adrian.
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Sister Telesia Iva Afungia Finau
I am a Tongan, born at Fungamisi Neiafu Vavau, Tonga Islands (Friendly Islands). My parents are Ana Mo Tevita Afungia Finau from Fungamisi Neiafu Vavau. They were the only Free Wesleyan Church family living in the area of Catholics. I am the youngest of the family of eight, five boys and three girls...
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Sister Emilian O’Mahony
Honoria, daughter of Cornelius and Ellen O’Mahony, was born at Drimoleague, County Cork, Ireland and immigrated to New Zealand at the age of 30. She was a qualified Maternity Nurse prior to her arrival having received her training at the Rotunda Hospital in Dublin.