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 Clare Nesdale
Kathleen Ann Nesdale was born at Kimbolton, near Fielding, on 13 November, 1892. Her parents were Patrick Nesdale and Mary Ann Nesdale [nee Smyth]. Kathleen entered the Sisters of Compassion on 23 February, 1915, while Mother Aubert was still in Rome...
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Sister Bernard Montesena
Matilda Montesena was born in Napier in 1881. Matilda’s parents were Albina and Mary Magdalen Montesena (nee Hay). She entered the Sisters of Compassion at Buckle Street on 27 February, 1907, and received her religious name Sister M. Bernard...
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The Voice of Compassion Issue 42
Opening of the new wing Chanel Home of Compassion, Reaching out in Fiji, Jubilee celebrations...