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.
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Sister Leona Emberson
Leona with her bubbly personality was very good at caring for the children...
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Decree of Praise
It is a miracle that I am here today against all odds given the fact that many doctors told me and the Sisters that I wouldn’t live for long.
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Sister Cleophas Riordan
Eily Norah Riordan was born at Lyttleton on the 15 April, 1895, the eldest of four – two sisters and a brother. Her parents were Thomas and Mary Riordan (nee Long). Shortly after Eily’s birth the family moved to Christchurch where she often recalled happy memories of walking the Cashmere Hills and family musical evenings around the piano...