While a Sister of Compassion she completed her General Nursing training and trained as a radiographer, passing both examinations with distinction. Kilian married to Bruce, now works in her parish and attributes some of the practical skills she acquired while she was in the convent.
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Sister Bertha Gibbs
Gertrude Alice Gibbs was born in Wellington on 18 January, 1890, the daughter of Charles and Mary Gibbs. Gertrude entered the Sisters of Compassion on 29 January, 1910. At the commencement of her Novitiate on 25 September 1910, Gertrude received her Religious name Sister Mary Bertha...
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Paul and Hazel Heppleston
It has been a real blessing to us to work amongst such a wonderful group of people...
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Bridget
The Sisters pledge to serve the marginalised and those society ignores with a real hands-on approach drew me to volunteer...