In addition to the stories of Venus and Kevin, we tell you about the Golden Jubilee of two sisters. We also have news about St Joseph’s Care Home, events at Home of Compassion and more.
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Sister Pauline Dwyer
Pauline Dwyer was born in Greymouth on 5 August 1922, the third child of Katherine Victoria (nee McGuigan) and Patrick James Dwyer. On 11 June, 1933, Pauline was confirmed by Bishop Brodie, Bishop of Christchurch, and she chose the name Imelda.
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Sister Nicholas McAtamney
Patricia Teresa McAtamney was born on 15 March, 1930, in Middlemarch, Central Otago. Her parents were James Gavin and Agnes McAtamney (nee Stevens). Patricia was the eldest in the family of seven - three sisters and four brothers...
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Sisters of Compassion Celebrate 125 Years
A very big thank you to all the guests visited us and the volunteers helped to host our 125th anniversary celebrations on Saturday, 14 October.