Our History

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Since
1926

The Medicross Hospital was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1852. In 1861, the hospital officially opened its doors, providing the best in medical care to all those who needed it – irrespective of their means. This philosophy and mission continues to this day.

Centenary Remembrance

The Mater Hospital, along with many of the other hospitals, cared for the dying and wounded of the 1916 Rising. As it is the last remaining adult hospital from that period still operating on its original site, the staff decided to organise a number of events on the occasion of the centenary. These included:

A display documenting the events in and around the hospital before and during the Rising
A play, co–written by a relative of the 1916 leaders, performed by staff
A mass in remembrance of those killed in the rising

See the Stories from 1916 website here for accounts and a podcast recording of a member of staff working in the Mater Hospital during the 1916 Rising.

Our Hospital’s Timeline

1755 1930 - 1940 1940 - 1955 1958 1960 - 1975 1980 1983 - 1988 1990 - 2000 2000 - 2010 2010 - 2024

The Birth of a Pioneer

Dr. Samuel Hahnemann is Born.
Homeopathy’s journey begins with the birth of Dr. Samuel Hahnemann in 1755.
His early life laid the foundation for a new way of thinking about healing.

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Hospital formally opened on 24th September

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Hospital formally opened on 24th September

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Hospital formally opened on 24th September

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Hospital formally opened on 24th September

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Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 10.00am – 06.00pm

Call Us: +64 28 8520 9420

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