She was interested in working with Handicapped children so in 1965 she obtained a certificate as a supervisor of Handicapped children, at Balmain Training College in Australia. Sister later taught at Jerusalem before being appointed principal of the school in Carterton. During 1985 she was transferred to Tonga to be one of the foundation members of the Sisters of Compassion at Houma. During 1992 Sister’s mission was in Auckland before joining the L’Arch Community in Paraparaumu as a volunteer.
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Sister Gregory Harrington
Nancy Margaret Harrington was the daughter of Martin James Harrington, a retired farmer, and Catherine Harrington (nee Keppel). Nancy was born on 13 November, 1918, the third child in a family of six.
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Sister Pauline Dwyer
Pauline Dwyer was born in Greymouth on 5 August 1922, the third child of Katherine Victoria (nee McGuigan) and Patrick James Dwyer. On 11 June, 1933, Pauline was confirmed by Bishop Brodie, Bishop of Christchurch, and she chose the name Imelda.
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Sister Stephen Quigg
Maria Elizabeth Quigg was born in Carterton on 4 January, 1921. Her parents were Henry and Jane Quigg (nee Diamond).