Reflections

Although Monte Pio was an Orphanage there were very few orphans.  Family breakdown, unsafe home environment, lack of a responsible guardian…

It should be reiterated that personalities and temperaments being what they are, no two people share the same experience. 

Murray Dwyer Boys Orphanage 1933 – 1968Many of the girls at Monte Pio had brothers who attended Murray Dwyer Boys Orphanage If you quietly survey this groundAnd muse what went beforeDo you hear soft footsteps shufflingOn an ageing wooden floor Can you hear the clear young voicesIn the chapel softly singingOr murmurs of our prayers amidstThe ghostly organ ringing Do you hear…

This poem was written by Anne Incze (big Anne Jones – Monte Pio) for the combined Monte Pio and Murray Dwyer reunion on Sunday, 9 March 2003 As we reflect upon our past and wonder why it wasFor some have memories filled with pain, and others filled with love.Even though our paths were quite the same, each one of us you see.Interpret…

Written by Nancy Champion (Barry) for the Monte Pio reunions.Sung to the tune of “She’ll Be Coming Round The Mountain……” We are the Monte Pio Kids,Yes, we are the Monte Pio Kids,We grew up together,Through fine and stormy weather, Yes, we are the Monte Pio kids. It was back in the times when things were tough,When you…