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Sister Celine Martin
Barbara was born in Rotorua the daughter of James and Myrtle Martin. The family moved to the Bay of Plenty where Barbara received her education and quickly entered into the local life of the environment. Helping on the farm, Barbara inherited a great love of animals which she retained throughout life...
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Sister Claver Hartnett
Catherine Hartnett was born at Kaniere, on the West Coast, on the 4 March, 1875. Her parents were Cornelius Hartnett and Catherine [nee Irwin]. Catherine was only fourteen when she journeyed up the Whanganui River to become a member of the Third Order of Mary, Father Soulas and Mother Joseph Aubert were establishing at Jerusalem...
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Sister Mary Rosanne Gallagher
Mary was born in Fairlie, the youngest of 6 children. She was educated at the local school and completed her secondary education with the Sisters of Mercy at Timaru.