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The life and works of New Zealand Religious Orders,
as experienced through the eyes of a young woman.

Missionary Sisters of St. Peter Claver
Teresa Rayner Teresa Rayner

Missionary Sisters of St. Peter Claver

There are not many Sisters in religious habits anymore, particularly in New Zealand. But growing up, I always remember the little Sisters dressed in grey at my grandparents parish in Island Bay, Wellington…

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Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions
Teresa Rayner Teresa Rayner

Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions

I’ve just finished reading ‘Euphrasie,’ a beautiful book written and illustrated by NZ Sr Mary Philippa Reed, detailing the life of Euphraise Barbier, foundress of the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions (RNDM).

What strikes me, as it did during my stay with the RNDM sisters

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