History

Since its original purchase in 1870, this site has played host as a residence to Bishop Murray, The Sacred Heart College, a residence for the workers during the construction of the North Coast railway line, The Bishop Murray Orphanage (better known as Monte Pio), The Edmund Gleeson House of Studies, Country Comfort Hunter Valley and currently The Mercure Maitland, Monte Pio.…

Firstly, we would like to acknowledge and thank the Sisters of Mercy for their support in putting this website together, especially for allowing us to use the information in “A Journey…Through Light and Shadow” by Colleen Kelly RSM. Published by The Sisters of Mercy (Singleton). Designed, Typeset & Printed by Cambridge Press Pty Ltd, 289 King Street, Newcastle NSW. We…

The archives contain some interesting insights relating to the expansion of both Monte Pio Girls and Murray Dwyer Boys homes and the general routine and living conditions at the homes. Read correspondence between the Diocese and the Department of Immigration, concerning the financial position in relation to the building operations at both homes, in order to adequately…

Taken at the annual sports carnival at Singleton Another  successful day of competition for OLM High School In 1953 Our Lady of Mercy Home Science School opened, providing secondary education for the older girls of Monte Pio for whom secondary education was simply not available. A small kitchen, a dining room, a bedroom and a bathroom were part of…

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