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Remarkable Little Sister farewelled

NZ Catholic contributor — Tue, 12 Feb 2019 03:04:22 +0000

by JEFF DILLON

The remarkable life of Sr Marie of the Holy Redeemer, LSP, (aged 104) came to an end on December 21st, 2018 at the Little Sisters of the Poor Sacred Heart Home in Brockville, Dunedin.echo $variable;

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Leading sister leaves our shores

Rowena Orejana — Mon, 14 May 2018 01:39:06 +0000

In 1960, a young Bridget Anne Donnelly left her home in Coventry to join the Little Sisters of the Poor in London. While her father was supportive of her decision, her mother wasn’t too happy. “I suppose, we do what we want and we forget we leave a big hole in the life of those

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Reflection and prayers from Auckland church ‘legend’

NZ Catholic Staff — Mon, 12 Dec 2016 22:28:24 +0000

by Pat Lythe

On the Saturday of Labour weekend, an assembly of people, mainly Catholics, gathered at the Little Sisters of the Poor in Herne Bay, Auckland, to witness the launch of Jocelyn Franklin’s beautiful book of reflections and prayers, titled Faith and Reflection. echo $variable;

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Governor General makes special visit

NZ Catholic Staff — Sun, 12 Jun 2016 22:25:50 +0000

by Jeff Dillon Residents of the Sacred Heart Home and Hospital run by the Little Sisters of the Poor in Brockville, Dunedin, were treated to a special visit in early May when Governor-General Sir Jerry Mateparae arrived. The Governor-General, while interested in the lives of residents, was on a special mission. He was there to meet a special treasure there, Sr Marie of

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Priests told they serve even in infirmity

Rowena Orejana — Tue, 19 Apr 2016 21:35:20 +0000

by ROWENA OREJANA Priests are called to serve the Lord even during times of infirmity and seeming helplessness. Auckland Bishop Patrick Dunn shared this reflection during his homily at the renewal of priestly vows Mass at the chapel of the Little Sisters of the Poor-Aged Care in Ponsonby on March 23. The Mass was held

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Sr Marie still lends a helping hand at 100

Michael Otto — Sun, 25 May 2014 22:08:42 +0000

by JEFF DILLON
DUNEDIN — A letter from the Queen. A certificate of celebration from
Pope Francis. Sr Marie of the Little Sisters of the Poor takes all the fuss in her stride as she celebrates 100 years.echo $variable;

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