As the years go by, I value the importance of friends and acquaintances. Through the celebrations of jubilees, funerals and other occasions, I have had the opportunity to meet and spend time with many of the friends and relations of the Sisters of Compassion. As we all prepare for Christmas, I pray that you have many opportunities to meet with your friends and family. Thank you again for your generous support and the friendship that you offer the sisters and their co-workers. You are remembered in the sisters’ daily prayers.
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Sisters of Compassion Group Covid-19 Policy Document
With a clear understanding of our tūrangawaewae, we stand in solidarity with our community for the protection of all people. It is with this sense of place and community that we support a vaccine mandate whilst ensuring those in need do not miss out and on the shelter they so desperately require.
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Sister Rachel Moreno
For many years Sister Rachel has worked with the Refugee Family Reunification Trust to support refugee families resettling in Wellington...
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Sister Columba Staveley
Kathleen Mary Staveley was born at Carterton on the 28 October, 1906. Her parents were Frank Spencer Staveley and Hilda Mary Staveley (nee Weight). Her mother belonged to the Weight family, and was the sister of our first Sister M. Columba [Weight]. Her mother’s aunt was our first Sister Francis McManaway, called Auntie Tot...