I entered the Sisters of Compassion on the 28 October 1961 and was professed on the 15 August 1964. I completed my nursing training and after graduating I worked in the different apostolates of the Sisters of Compassion. Two highlights of my religious life were working with Aboriginal children in Wilcannia and the orphan children in Romania. I worked in Romania during two different periods. During the 1990’s I worked in Negru Voda with children suffering from physical and mental disabilities between the ages of 2½ – 16 years. In 2013 when I returned I noticed a big difference from the first time I was there in 1990, the place was clean and bright, the children were well dressed and the food had improved. Sister Kathleen Crean
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Mother Zita Lenihan
Mary Lenihan was born at Kangaroo Grounds, Victoria, on 7 June, 1888. Her parents were John and Maria Lenihan (nee Aspden).
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Sister de Sales Green
A wonderful nurse and she had remained in touch with the Sisters of Compassion until her death...
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Sister Hedwige Donovan
Mary Jane was born in Greytown, Wairarapa, the only daughter of William and Jane Donovan. Her parents owned a large and productive farm in Rangitumau, in eastern Wairarapa.