Sister was in Wairoa for 6 years and while there worked with the parish in establishing St. Peter’s Drop-in-Centre. On leaving Wairoa, Sister Litia was appointed Chaplain at Whanganui Prison for 9 years, and when she left on the 22 November 2013, Sister was honoured at a farewell luncheon where she was acknowledged for her services by Bishop Cullinane and Tony Murphy (General Manager of the Diocesan Office, Palmerston North). On this occasion she recalled the times when she sat with a murderer, or child abuser and it didn’t make any difference to her ministry. She respected them for who they were. After her Sabbatical leave, Sister Litia now helps at the Te Rau Oriwa Marae, drop in centre, near St Mary’s church in Whanganui. Sister Litia contributes to the centre’s activities including the sing-along and the meditation sessions. She welcomes all people to join to enable them to gain a sense of well-being. She was quoted as saying: “It is really about offering warmth and friendship to anyone who wants to come along.”
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Sister Loyola Galvin
Sister Loyola Galvin (Johanna Mary Frances) was born on 12 May 1922, the second daughter of Adairine and Edward Galvin. In the family of two girls, her elder sister was called Von. The family owned a small farm in Hawera where her father raised poultry and owned many animals. Mr. Galvin was a French polisher by trade. Mrs. Galvin owned a drapery store and worked until she was 70 years old. On leaving school Johanna trained as a nurse at Wellington Hospital during World War II and graduated three years later achieving triple honours.
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The Voice of Compassion Issue 50
Celebrating gratitude, Sister Margaret Mary's gift, a golden jubilee, lockdown at the Soup Kitchen...
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Sister Immaculata Wall
Agnes Irene Wall was born on 7 January 1918, at Lower Hutt. Her parents were Raymond Nonnatus and Mary Ellen Wall (nee Maher).