Sr. Pauline Amulen was born in February 1993 in Kongopo-Kalungar village, in Eastern Uganda. She was the third born of eight children. She comes from a devoted Catholic family of humble background and her father is a catechist. It is a very respectful, simple, loving and social family. Her father […]
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Sr. Nina Underwood was born into a large family of seven children in Boston, Massachusetts. Even at a young age, through the Sisters at school, her extended family, film and stories of the needs of the poor and sick in faraway places, she felt drawn to service. But she resisted […]
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My name is Jacinta Ugonma Mahakwe. I am a Nigerian. I come from a large family of ten children, five males and five females. I am the seventh child and third daughter. Both of my parents were civil servants and are retired. My father was an Accounting Officer while my […]
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Sr. Juliet Njideka Ezekwere comes from Akatta, Our, Imo State Nigeria. She is one of eight surviving children, five boys and 3 girls after her parents lost their first girl child. She is the eldest daughter and the first child among the other seven children and her parents are still […]
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Sr. Rosemary is from from Amata, Mgbowo in Awgu, Enugu State, Nigeria. She is a small bundle of fun! On first impression she is just someone who is brimming over with energy and enjoying her life and work. She comes from a family of six children, three boys and three […]
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“A real extrovert” is how her friends call her! Sr. Francisca Maduike comes from Anambra State, Nigeria, and grew up in a polygamous family with two wives. Of the ten surviving children, seven boys and three girls, Francisca is the fifth child. Perhaps this explains her comfort in being around […]
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Ruth comes from Derby, England – “the home of Rolls Royce and Royal Crown Derby China, from a county famed for its hills and dales”, as Ruth says rather mischievously. Ruth has a great sense of humour and can tell the tallest stories with a straight face, but this is […]
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“I enjoy digging in the garden, caring for nature and breeding hens and rabbits”, said Sr. Betty with a loud laugh when I asked her what she did for pure fun. “But I also like singing, drumming and story-telling,” she added, in case I would forget. Sr. Betty Naggayi is […]
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I come from Kwande local government area of Benue State (Adikpo London), Nigeria. I speak Tiv as a local language and I come from a polygamous family. My father Upev Adagi was a traditional ruler. He was a king of 12 clans in our area. According to tradition, the king […]
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Sr. Nuala Horgan is a great storyteller! So, Healing Touch asked her to share part of her own life story. She was the youngest of six children, four girls and two boys, and both of her parents were teachers. Her two brothers both became priests, one a Columban Missionary and […]
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