Sisters stories Archives

24 September, 2019

The Voice of Compassion Issue 48

Celebrating Suzanne Aubert’s birthday, living with compassion, a message of gratitude, climate change…

30 April, 2019

Sister Raphael Divine

Elizabeth was born in Meannee the daughter of Michael and Mary Devine. The family lived in a rural area of the Hawkes Bay.

20 December, 2018

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.

20 December, 2018

Sister Helena Hart

Sister Helena Joan Hart was born in New Plymouth, 19 June 1929. Her parents were Catherine and Augustine Hart. Joan, the third in a family of five, had three sisters and a brother.

3 August, 2018

Sister Natalie O’Meara

Born 15 November 1885; died 13 December 1918; buried 14 December 1918

30 July, 2018

Sister Philippine Dunne

Joan Pomeroy Dunne was born in Timaru on 22 April, 1915. Her parents were Joseph Myles and Evelyn Pomeroy Dunne (nee Smith)…

12 July, 2018

Sister Mary Rosanne Gallagher

Mary was born in Fairlie, the youngest of 6 children. She was educated at the local school and completed her secondary education with the Sisters of Mercy at Timaru.

4 July, 2018

Sister Justin Walsh

Mary Cooney Walsh was born in Gore. Her parents were Annie Marie Cooney and John Joseph Walsh. Mary was the only girl in the family of four. The family lived on their own farm at Menzies Ferry.

4 July, 2018

Sister Christina Williams Otila Williams

During her nearly 50 years as a professed religious, Sister offered love and compassion to all those whom she encountered. She was also grateful for the love, understanding and compassion that she received from others.

21 June, 2018

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.

11 May, 2018