Malia from Tonga was a very generous person but left after a few years. Thank you Malia for your commitment to God and to the Sisters of Compassion.
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Sister Catherine Hannan
I work in the Compassion Centre Soup Kitchen in inner Wellington. One evening one of our guests confided that Eddie (another guest) would like to take me to the films but the first man thought my husband would be the problem. “Oh,” I said blithely, “my husband won’t be a problem” and then quickly realised I’d better explain before my response caused further confusion...
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Sister Maureen McAtamney
Sister was a Sister of Compassion for 25 years. While a Sister of Compassion she had worked at Island Bay, Silverstream, Buckle St, Carterton, Broken Hill and Wagga. Sister is […]
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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).