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 Benigna Hunter
Ilene May Hunter was born at Pahiatua on the 28 November, 1902. Her parents were George and Mary Hunter (nee Horgan). Ilene entered the Sisters of Compassion, Island Bay, on 26 March, 1932, and received her religious name, Sister Benigna at her reception. Sister was professed on 23 January, 1935...
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The Voice of Compassion Issue 30
My year in Jerusalem/Hiruharama, Soup Kitchen makes the leap, Fiji golf day annual appeal well supported...,
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Sister Paea Tamale
Sister was a beautiful gentle nurse but had to leave the sisters because of health reasons. Paea continues to nurse at St Joseph’s Home of Compassion at Heretaunga.