During the Lockdown we all had different experiences, including our own vulnerability in “our common home”, the Earth. We are interconnected and an awareness of how we do and can support each other has come into focus. Thank you for your generosity to the Sisters of Compassion in recent times and over many years. You continue to give encouragement to the sisters and to our coworkers as we care for those in need.
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Sister Rose Buckley
Rhoda May Buckley was born and baptised at St Bathans, Central Otago. Her parents, Patrick and Margaret, were born in Ireland and passed onto their family born in New Zealand a strong Irish inheritance.
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Sister Margaret Burton
Annie Cecilia Burton was born in Blenheim, on 12 October, 1893. Her parents were Francis and Annie Burton (nee Burke).
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Sister Estelle McLeod
Ouida Hinemoa McLeod was born on 8 September, 1920, in the small Wairarapa town of Featherston. Her parents were Alexander and Clara McLeod (nee Hodgson). Ouida was the youngest of five children...