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Sister Malachy Roughan
Ellen Mary’s parents were Michael and Johanna Roughan. The family of four children, one brother Edward and two sisters Winifred and Johanna, lived on a small life-style block of land in Miller’s Flat, Central Otago.
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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 Alacoque Walsh
Mary Florence was born on 25 April, 1904, at Momona, Taiera. Her parents were Patrick Walsh and Mary Anne Walsh (nee Casey). While Mary was still a baby, her father moved to a farm at Edendale where she was brought up. Mary entered the Sisters of Compassion on 13 August, 1930, and was given the religious name of Sister Mary Alacoque...