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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The Voice of Compassion Issue 54
We talked to Venus, who arrived from Afghanistan with her family after a hard time. We also talk to Kevin, a regular visitor to Soup Kitchen, plus the latest news and much more!
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Sister Thelma Backhurst
Thelma Backhurst was born in Auckland, 6 May 1940. Her parents were George and Gladys Backhurst. John her brother was the only other member of the family. Sister Baptist, her father’s sister, was a Sister of Compassion.
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Sister Stanislaus Forbes
Martha Forbes was born at Ensfield, Oamaru, on 19 April, 1885. Martha entered the Sisters of Compassion on 8 December, 1907.