Since her Profession in 1970, Sister has worked mainly with Sister Flora in the crèche at Buckle and Sussex St. Other appointments have been at Auckland, Island Bay, Timaru, Tonga and Whanganui. Sister completed religious courses at Marcellin Hall, and Marymount Centre at Castlehill in Australia. Sister Bernadette is extremely good at making rosary beads and every now and again she delights us with a pair as a gift for our feast day and at Christmas.