Initially, Sister nursed in our different Homes of Compassion and then worked in Tonga for a period where she was involved in the Pastoral Care Ministry. In recent years Sister has worked in the Compassion Soup Kitchen here in Wellington, where she has enjoyed working with volunteers. Sister Telesia has a presence and looks very matriarchal. In 2021 Sister Telesia was honoured in November 2021 with the Benemerenti medal, awarded by Pope Francis for services to the Catholic Church.
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Sister Benedict Cullen
Mary Josephine Cullen was born on 7 April, 1894, in Liverpool, England. Her parents were John Cullen and Alice Cullen (nee Rushton). Although her father was a Catholic, she had been brought up in the Church of England until she came to live in New Zealand in her teens...
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Sister Mary Gallagher
After her Profession in 1958 Sister Mary worked in the different Homes of Compassion before going to Loreto Hall to obtain her teacher ‘C’ Certificate.
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Sister Patricia Kraus
Sister is the daughter of Mr Kraus one of our very generous benefactors who worked around most Homes of Compassion for many years...