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 Salome O’Sullivan
Mary O’Sullivan was born at Tua Marina, Marlborough. Her parents were Charles and Mary O’Sullivan (nee O’Leary). They were a pioneering family and Mary and her brothers and sisters grew up on the family farm.
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Sister Thecla Clarke
Sister was a Sister of Compassion for 5 years. Thank you Thecla for your generosity.
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Sister de Lourdes Padden
Annie Elizabeth, daughter of James and Annie Padden, was born in Wellington. The family lived in Otaki and Annie received her early education at St. Peter Chanel’s School...