The Charlottetown Hospital 1940. For a full century the Charlottetown Hospital, operating from three locations, more than fulfilled the vision of its founders. The two orders of sisters who served as its administrators deserve special commendation for excellence and professionalism. As well, the dedicated staff and faithful supporters across the years merit great praise. In 1981 the Charlottetown Hospital closed its doors. That year the opening of the new Queen Elizabeth Hospital brought an end to the two existing city hospitals. As it was in 1879, this new move was also seen as an example of ecumenical co-operation in our day. St. Vincent's Orphanage In 1910 a committee of five priests purchased the Morris farm across from College with money that had been contributed by the priests of the diocese. The large old farm house then became the first Catholic orphanage, named after that great lover of homeless children, St. Vincent de Paul. Four Sisters of Charity of Quebec , commonly called the Grey Nuns , came in 1910 to administer the orphanage and already the first year saw sixteen children in their care. In 1914a large new brick building was constructed, but the hardship of providing for the one hundred or more children was always present. Many people helped, including organizations and service clubs. The most consistent help came from the St. Elizabeth's Aid Society of Charlottetown, a group of Charlottetown ladies, who remained with the orphanage until its end. Over more than fifty years they contributed thousands of dollars. Charlottetown Hospital Nurses 1959. Health Care Institutions ♦ 21