Sister had trained as a nurse and was well known in Waimate as a dedicated nurse. She played the organ and loved gardening. During an influenza epidemic in the 1960’s, Sister nursed the sisters with skill and love. After some discernment she decided Religious Life was not for her.
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Sister Brigid McCormick
Mary Eileen was born on 22 October 1905 in Belfast Northern Ireland, one of thirteen or fourteen children born to Jane and Daniel McCormick and the eldest of the nine surviving children who emigrated to New Zealand arriving in Auckland on 26 May 1926 aboard the Mahana. Eileen was baptised and confirmed in St Peter’s Pro-Cathedral, in Belfast...
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The Voice of Compassion Issue 56
In this issue, we have the story of Adele, Bridget and Kevin from Compassion Housing, a message from Sr. Margaret Anne Mills, Soup Kitchen stories, activities at the Home of Compassion and much more.
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Home of Compassion Chapel and Resting Place Listed as Historic Place
Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga has recognised The Chapel of Our Lady of Compassion and the Resting Place of Meri Hōhepa Suzanne Aubert as a Category 1 Historic Place. The […]