She had great knowledge of Music and was an accomplished Musician especially on the Organ and was able to use this gift throughout her Religious life. Sister did her Nursing Training with me and she was a very dedicated and caring nurse. Unfortunately the stresses of Religious life were too great for Sister, she left the Order and was happily Married and did great work with the disabled children whom she cared for. Josefa passed away some years ago always grateful for the training she was given as A Sister of Compassion. She kept in touch each Christmas. Sister Cecilia Scanlon
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Sister Anthony Cassin
Emma Mary Cassin was born at Taradale, Hawke's Bay, on the 13 March, 1878. Her parents were John Thomas and Jane Cassin [nee McMahon]. Emma entered the Sisters of Compassion at St. Joseph's Home in Buckle Street, on 26 January, 1903, there she began her Novitiate and was given her religious name Sister Mary Anthony...
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Louisa Gertrude was born in Albury, N.S.W. Her parents, Charles and Catherine, raised their eight children, five daughters and three sons, within a strong Christian atmosphere.
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