Since 2002, Sister has worked with the Ecumenical Centre for Research, Education and Advoacy specifically with the SEEP program in rural communities in a process of empowerment through critical thinking. Before this, Sister Emi was General Secretary of the Fiji Council of Churches, and first woman to hold this post. Sister is now the Community leader at Chanel Home of Compassion in Fiji.
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Sister Pia Shanley
May Shanley was born at Waipawa on July 20, 1885. Her parents were Francil Shanley and Teresa Agnes Shanley (nee Mannings). May was a member of a pioneering Hawke's Bay family, rich in Catholic tradition.
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Sister Joan Timpany
Joan Theresa Anne, the second daughter of Robert and Beatrice Timpany, was born in Invercargill.
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Sister Xavier McDonald
Eileen McDonald was born in Auckland on the 26 January, 1904, the second daughter of James and Rose McDonald. Eileen was baptised and confirmed at St Patricks Cathedral, Auckland.