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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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 Martin Walsh
Lorraine Mary Walsh was born in Gisborne, the daughter of Thomas and Mary Walsh. Lorraine was the eldest sibling.
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Sister Chanel Kelly
Mary Kelly was born at Charleston on the West Coast of New Zealand on the 10 March, 1872. Her parents were Denis Kelly and Bridget Molony. She entered the Sisters of Compassion at Buckle Street, in 1900, and was Professed on 8 December, 1901. Sister Chanel was Perpetually Professed on 25 January, 1911...