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Sister Julian Redwood
Gwendoline Redwood was born at Woodend, Victoria, Australia, on the 2 February, 1942. Her parents were John Sylvester and Mary Teresa Redwood (nee O’Grady). Gwendoline entered the Sisters of Compassion on the 14 August, 1645, and received her religious name Sister Mary Julian Eymard. Sister was Professed on the 15 September, 1948.
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Sister Alphonsus Fay
Elizabeth Fay was born at Mount Bolton, Victoria, Australia on 10 September, 1875. She came to New Zealand to visit her sister, Mrs. Dollimure, who lived at Reefton. There she met Dean Rolland and Fr. Hickson, and it was through the latter that she was directed to the Sisters of Compassion...
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Sister Gerard McNamara
Hanna McNamara was born at Guhard, County Kerry, Ireland, on 25 February 1874. Her parents were Cornelius and Ellen McNamara (nee Dwyer).