The following year sister left for Wellington to enter the Sisters of Compassion. She was very popular because when travelling to Wellington from Gore to Christchurch there were people at nearly every railway station to wish her well. After making her Religious Profession sister completed her nursing training. Sister Justin remembers the advice Sister Luke, her nursing tutor gave the class “If you don’t waste any time, and you pray and work hard you will pass.” Her words proved true. Sister’s first appointment was to Silverstream, she was there for 9 years caring for handicapped babies and then as the Community Leader. Sister Justin has held many important leadership positions in our Congregation. She is wise, fun loving, and helpful. Sister is now at St Joseph’s Silverstream where she said she is waiting for God.
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Sister Celine Martin
Barbara was born in Rotorua the daughter of James and Myrtle Martin. The family moved to the Bay of Plenty where Barbara received her education and quickly entered into the local life of the environment. Helping on the farm, Barbara inherited a great love of animals which she retained throughout life...
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Sister Ambrose Pender
Jessie Jane was the daughter of John and Ellen Pender. She was born in Greymouth just prior to the outbreak of World War I. Jessie spent her early childhood years in the small mining township of Runanga within the loving environment of her large family of five sisters and four brothers...
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The Voice of Compassion Issue 56
In this issue, we have the story of Adele, Bridget and Kevin from Compassion Housing, a message from Sr. Margaret Anne Mills, Soup Kitchen stories, activities at the Home of Compassion and much more.