Ruth worked as a chief before entering the Sisters of Compassion and her gifts are well used, especially during the annual Bazaar and on the sisters’ special occasions. Sister completed a Disability Course with the Australia Pacific Training College and served for the residents at Chanel Home. Ruth moved to Wellington in 1917 where she worked at the Soup Kitchen before commencing her studies for a degree in Social Services. Sister Ruth was a cook at the Soup Kitchen during COVID-19.
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The Voice of Compassion Issue 35
Celebration of fusion, Chanel Home of Compassion Suva Bazaar, Recent stay at Our Lady’s Home of Compassion...
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Sister Aquinas Byrne
Mary Anne Byrne was born in Blenheim. Her parents were Denis and Mary Byrne (nee Wallace). Mary with her sister and three brothers lived and received their primary education in the local catholic primary school in Blenheim...
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Sister David Campbell
Sister gave generously of her time as a Sister of Compassion...