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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The Voice of Compassion Issue 58
In this issue the story of Janet, the experience of Father James Lyons as a Compassion Soup Kitchen volunteer, Celebration Sunday, the activities during the Heritage Week, Hokianga Farewell and much more.
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Sister Dorothea Meade
Mary Hope was born in Wanganui. Her parents were Michael and Millicent Meade. The family of five girls and three boys lived on their farm, Whakahoro, in a remote corner of the Wanganui River...
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Sister Claver Hartnett
Catherine Hartnett was born at Kaniere, on the West Coast, on the 4 March, 1875. Her parents were Cornelius Hartnett and Catherine [nee Irwin]. Catherine was only fourteen when she journeyed up the Whanganui River to become a member of the Third Order of Mary, Father Soulas and Mother Joseph Aubert were establishing at Jerusalem...