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 Emi Frances Oh
Emi trained to be a nurse at Wellington Polytechnic...
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Sister Esther Powell
Sister Esther was born in Labasa, Fiji. She entered the Novitiate in 1981...
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Sister Berchmans Faire
Margaret Faire was born in Wellington on 23 December, 1883. Her parents were Robert Faire and Susan Faire [nee Hogan]. Margaret entered the Sisters of Compassion, Island Bay on 19 March, 1914, in her 32nd year...