Commemorated yearly on 5 June, WED is one of the principal vehicles through which the United Nations stimulates worldwide awareness of the environment and enhances political attention and action.
A new book by Christine Burke ibvm on the inspiring life and spirituality of Mary Ward, founder of the Loreto Sisters and Congregation of Jesus, was launched in Melbourne last night.
UN International Day of Families, 15 May, marks the importance that the international community places on families as the most fundamental units of society.
2009 marks 400 years of Mary Ward's institute which comprises Congregation of Jesus (CJ) and Loreto IBVM. There will be celebrations around the world and throughout Loreto communities in Australia to acknowledge and celebrate this remarkable woman.