She wrote that her time as a chaplain had many highlights as well as challenges and disappointments, and like all journeys, it contained many successes as well as opportunities for personal and spiritual development. For her it was more than a job, it was a special calling. In addition to her work as prison chaplain she was involved in supporting the local community in Flaxmere and the Parish in Hastings. The support of the Parish Prayer Group which meets monthly is what she is most grateful for.
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Sister Shirley Tunnicliffe
I was born in Owaka. My parents are Margaret and Cyril Tunnicliffe. I was christened Margaret Shirley but from day one I have been called Shirley. I am the eldest of four children, two brothers and one sister. On reaching school age the family moved to Oamaru where I received all my education...
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Sister Ignatius Kerrigan
Bridget Ann was born at Ashhurst, Manawatu. She was the second daughter of Patrick and Mary Kerrigan who were for many years farmers in the Manawatu region.
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Thank you
We have been absolutely blown away by the generosity for our Compassion Soup Kitchen street day on 26th May. To everyone who donated, thank you very much, you give us such hope.