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Queensland - Organisation

Mercy Centre (1977 - )

  • Mercy Centre, Wooloowin

    Mercy Centre, Wooloowin, c. 1980, courtesy of Sisters of Mercy.
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From
1977
Categories
Catholic and Disability Institution

The Mercy Centre, in Wooloowin, is operated by the Order of the Sisters of Mercy. It was previously known as the Holy Cross Retreat. In 1977 a new building was erected for the physically and mentally disabled. Care for unmarried mothers continued. This new complex was renamed Mercy Centre.

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Location

1977 -
Address - The Mercy Centre was situated at 22 Morris Street, Wooloowin. Location: Wooloowin

Timeline

 1889 - 1978 Holy Cross Retreat
       1977 - Mercy Centre

Publications

Books

  • Department of Families, Missing pieces: information to assist former residents of children's institutions to access records, State of Queensland, 2001. Details

Photos

Mercy Centre, Wooloowin
Title
Mercy Centre, Wooloowin
Type
Image
Date
c. 1980
Source
Sisters of Mercy

Details

Sources used to compile this entry: Department of Families, Missing pieces: information to assist former residents of children's institutions to access records, State of Queensland, 2001.

Prepared by: Lee Butterworth