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 Bernadette Mateo
Sister comes from Tonga...
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Sister Thelma Backhurst
Thelma Backhurst was born in Auckland, 6 May 1940. Her parents were George and Gladys Backhurst. John her brother was the only other member of the family. Sister Baptist, her father’s sister, was a Sister of Compassion.
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Sister Gabriel Henry
Helen Mary Henry was born in Hawera on 18 June, 1906, but spent most of her early life in Wanganui. Her parents were Thomas and Annie Henry (nee Finnerty). Even in those days she must have been a special person, as one of the Sisters can remember a teacher's oft-repeated phrase: ‘If only we had girls like Molly Henry!’...