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Centenary of Sisters of MercyPrint Page 
25-October-2017
Photographs supplied by John Huth
The artwork titled "Embrace" commemorates the ministry of the Sisters of Mercy in the first 100 years of the Mater Misericordiae Health Service.
On the 4th of January 1906, the Sisters of Mercy, made history when they opened the very first private Mater hospital situated on Brisbane’s North Quay. It had just 20 beds and treated 141 patients in its first year.
Location
| Address: | Annerley Road, Mater Hospital, South Brisbane, 4101 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -27.486193 Long: 153.027703 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Art |
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| Monument Theme: | Culture |
| Sub-Theme: | Religion |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Tuesday 11th November, 2008 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MASisters of Mercy Centenary Artwork
"Embrace" an artwork celebrating the ministry of the Sisters of Mercy during the first 100 years of the Mater Misericordiae Health Services Brisbane
Blessed by the Most Reverend Brian V Finnigan DD Auxillary Bishop for Brisbane
In the presence of Sr Sandra Lupi RSM Congregation Leader Sisters of Mercy, Brisbane
Tuesday 11 November 2008
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
