Heritage Trail: A journey through the history of MercyCare

Publication Resource Details

Author
Pushong, Lyn
Publication Date
2008
Publisher
MercyCare
Description
'Heritage Trail: A journey through the history of MercyCare' booklet has a lot of pictures of buildings and scenes from the Homes. There is also a timeline and a list of Sisters and Christian Brothers who were at the Homes. Some information about the role of the Benedictines before they went to New Norcia is included.

Related Information

Benedictines, New Norcia (c. 1846 - )
Catherine McAuley Centre (1971 - 1991) Relevance: p.8
Mercy Community Services (Inc) (1997 - 2002)
MercyCare (2002 - )
St Joseph's Girls' Orphanage (1901 - 1971) Relevance: p.8
St Margaret's Hostel (1918 - 1971) Relevance: p.8
St Vincent's Foundling Home (1914 - 1971) Relevance: p.8
Subiaco Boys' Orphanage (1872 - 1901) Relevance: p.8

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