Our Catholic Mission. "Mary Ward Named 'Venerable'", "Mary Ward Receives the Inspiration to Take the Ignatian Way of Life", Loreto Sisters, Canadian Province, "Mary Ward", English Province of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary, "The Loreto Convent School Timeline", Loreto Convent School, Pretoria, Sheils, William Joseph. Loreto is a Catholic sixth form college which exists primarily to cater for the needs of young Catholics in the 16-18 age range, but which also caters for young people of different faiths whose beliefs are consonant with our key values of Freedom, … Consent for all imagery of children and young people used on this site has been received. Let your vocation be constant, efficacious and affectionate. The Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (IBVM), known as the Loreto Sisters, the Mary Ward Sisters and the Irlandesas, was founded by an English woman, Mary Ward, in 1609. The Roman Branch is now Congregatio Jesu or the Congregation of Jesus.[17]. The circumstances of the time and the widespread suspicion of Jesuits did not allow her to succeed with the foundation of a religious institute according to her vision. [8], From this community, she founded Bar Convent in York in 1677 at the invitation of Sir Thomas Gascoigne. RECLAIM THE FRESHNESS OF THE GOSPELFIND OUT MORE, EDUCATING WOMEN FOR OVER 400 YEARSDISCOVER MORE, LOVE AND SPEAK THE TRUTH AT ALL TIMESLEARN MORE, LET YOUR VOCATION BE CONSTANT, It had historically been divided into three main groups known as the Roman Branch, the Irish Branch and the North American Branch. Consent for all imagery of children and young people used on this site has been received. PO Box 4082 Indeed, although the Institute experienced significant success after its foundation in 1609, it was suppressed in 1631. We pay respect to their Elders, past and present, and young leaders of today and the future. Loreto Rumbek – July 2020 newsletter Ann 2020-09-03T17:33:47+00:00 July 31st, 2020 | Currently we are seeing over thirty new cases a day of malaria into the clinic, sadly many are young children. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. The 19th century saw the establishment of Loreto schools and colleges in India which became some of the most highly regarded places of education for women. Loreto Australia & South East Asia commits itself to the ongoing work of reconciliation with our First Nations families and communities. Stay connected with the latest news, updates and events from Loreto. The same century saw sisters from Ireland establishing a mission in South Africa in 1878. ... Mission. The Brazilian Sisters often go on missionary travels to Piauí, one of the poorest states in Brazil. There are also eight primary schools in Ireland: There are seventeen secondary schools in Ireland: Learn how and when to remove this template message, Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius of Loyola, Loreto College Marryatville, South Australia, Loreto Nedlands Primary School, Western Australia, Mary Ward Catholic Secondary School, Toronto, Loreto Secondary School, St. Michael's, Navan, Loreto Primary School, Strand, South Africa, Loreto Primary School - Rumbek, South Sudan, Loreto Girls Secondary School - Rumbek, South Sudan, Loreto Primary Health Care Unit - Rumbek, South Sudan. [1] The Loreto Sisters use the initials I.B.V.M. This includes Mercy Home for Boys and Girls (Chicago), Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital (Wheaton), Pillars Community Services (Hickory Hills), the Loreto Center (Wheaton) and Wellspring Women's Center (Sacramento).[18]. She had a vision for a different, new and modern mode of religious life for women. In North America, the Sisters have communities in California, Arizona, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and throughout Canada. In New South Wales in 1892 a day school was established in Randwick, and in 1897 Loreto Normanhurst began as a boarding school. The group from Ireland, led by Mother Gonzaga Barry, set up a convent in Ballarat, Victoria and their first school, Loreto College, Ballarat, was originally known as "Mary's Mount". Loreto High School in Chorlton, Manchester is the first Loreto school in the country to be coeducational from its inception. Fax: 03 9813 4091 Loreto Australia & South East Asia respectfully acknowledges all Traditional Custodians of the land and waters of Australia. Their role in developing education was central to their work, including the advancement of women in third level education under the guidance of such superiors as Mother Mary Eucharia Ryan.