Let us comfort as many as we can; let us leave no one to weep for long; let our heart beat only for the glory of God and the happiness of His children
Suzanne Aubert
Founder of the order
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Sister Aquinas Byrne
Mary Anne Byrne was born in Blenheim. Her parents were Denis and Mary Byrne (nee Wallace). Mary with her sister and three brothers lived and received their primary education in the local catholic primary school in Blenheim...
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Sister Barbara Pearson Souter
Mary Jean Pearson Souter was born in Wanganui on 1 May, 1915. Her parents were Thomas Pearson and Amelia Anne Pearson (nee Kennedy). Mary entered the Sisters of Compassion at Island Bay, on 5 January, 1934...
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Sister Paea Tamale
Sister was a beautiful gentle nurse but had to leave the sisters because of health reasons. Paea continues to nurse at St Joseph’s Home of Compassion at Heretaunga.