In 1972 and 1973 as policy changed towards shifting to smaller, community-based facilities the Sisters of Mercy purchased six local residences to establish family group homes. By 1975 children still residing at St. Catherine's Children's Home were transferred to either family group homes or foster care.
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28 May 2019
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