As leaders, we are to 'avoid airs of authority' but to act with simplicity, humility and respect. Leaders are meant to serve, to work, to suffer and to give the example
Suzanne Aubert
Founder of the order
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Sister Camillus Walker
Mary Jane Walker was born in Wellington on the 28 May, 1879. Her parents were Alexander and Mary Walker [nee Knox]. Mary entered the Sisters of Compassion at St. Joseph's Home, Buckle Street, on the 15 August, 1903...
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Sister Lesina Patelo
Lesina came from Samoa. She was a happy person but discerned that Religious life was not for her.
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Sister Emmanuel Peters
Clare Louisa Peters was born in Auckland on 18 May, 1886. Clare entered the Sisters of Compassion, Island Bay, on 30 November, 1912, and began her Novitiate training on 2 October, 1913, when she was given her Religious name Sister Mary Emmanuel. Sister was professed on 14 October, 1915...